Hi there!
If you saw my recent Linen Closet Makeover you might have noticed the burlap label/tags I made. If you did, and you liked them… then you’re in the right place, because I’m sharing the simple tutorial on how to make them with you here on the blog today.
How To Make a Painted Burlap Label/Tag
To make label/tags like mine, you will need;
-burlap
-felt (for backing)
-paint color(s) of choice
-paint pen
-paint brush; med and small/fine size
-twine
-glue gun
-Elmers craft bond spray adhesive
Step One
Cut your burlap to desired size. Next, cut your felt a pinch smaller then your burlap so it fits nicely behind it. You will back the burlap with a pc. of felt.
Step Two
Lightly spray your felt with the Elmers craft bond and place the felt and burlap together.
Press firmly and smooth.
(Tip; I sprayed my felt piece right over my trash can to avoid worrying about over spray messiness.)
Step Three
Place your paint color of choice on the burlap surface and paint away! I used the new Maison Blanche Paint La Craie shade in “Colette” because it’s aqua. If you read
FHC or follow me on facebook, you’ll know I am a total aquaholic so this was a given for me!
(tip; You can get nice straight lines if you follow the texture of the burlap weave.)
Step Four
Place you text of choice on the burlap with a Elmers paint pen.
The paint pen offers more control then a paint brush, and I find it easier to use my regular hand writing to put the text on the burlap this way.
Step Five (optional)
If you like, you can go over the paint pen text with a fine brush and black craft paint to bulk it up a bit and fill in.
Step Six
Tie your twine in a knot, then knot again. Snip ends to desired length. Affix with glue gun to corners or the desired location on your project.
You can also attach a small piece of twine
as a hanger (shown below) to the back of the label/tag
or you can glue/affix it directly on your basket or surface of choice, like this…
These are the tags I made for the baskets I used when I organized my linen closet. The makeover needed a little oomph and they sure did the trick! You can find my before, as well as lots of inspiration for getting your closets organized if you visit here.
Don’t you love it when the little things just make a space really come together? I do!
And I love them lots more when they don’t take a lot of skill or time to achieve.
That’s It.
Cute. Cheap. Easy.
Totally me.
Hopefully you too.
Have fun if you make some!!
If you need some La Craie paint of your own
I would be happy to help you.
PS; I’ll try to get a tutorial together soon on How To Make Ruffled Burlap Shelf Accents.
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Finding Home says
So pretty, bright and simple! I hope you don’t mind if I share these on my facebook page! Take care, Laura
reFresh reStyle says
So you 🙂 Aqua awesome! Love them!
Debbie
Yvonne @ StoneGable says
Shannon, what cute little labels, and so easy to make. Much better than my printed ones!!!
Love that you used burlap!!! CREATIVE!!!!
Debbiedoo's says
Very cute idea, and I LOVE the color!
Peg says
Thinking we will never run out of ways to use burlap. A friend just gave me 21 galvanized buckets and I think I will make labels for the grands for Easter. Thanks for the tute.
Peggy-gardenhouseliving.com
Lorraine Finkbeiner says
Those are adorable Shannon! I LOVE that turquoise shade!
Karin Chudy says
oh..I love it all…I need to paint on some burlap too…we will see if i get around to it..LOL!
Adorable
Hugs
Karin
Bliss says
These rule!
Bliss
Good Time Charlie says
This is so cute, and exactly what I need for my baskets for my office. Yes, it is a lot more organized, but it isn’t too pretty so I am not sharing pics. Probably this summer or fall I will be ready…….I miss you!
Gina says
Cute & simple! I gotta love a project like that!
Jessica Kielman says
You had me at burlap! Love these!!!
NanaDiana says
Really cute, Shannon. Sometimes these small projects really have the biggest impact. Love it! xo Diana
Jenny @ Simcoe Street says
I love them! They look fantastic!
Jenny
http://www.simcoestreet.blogspot.com
Junkchiccottage says
Shannon,
These are so cute and bright and fresh and seem pretty easy to make. Thanks for posting how to make them.
Kris
Becca says
LOVE! Yes, I spied those awesome labels when you revealed your *new* linen closet! Such a fun color you chose … and, thanks for such a great tutorial!