Burlap & Twine Banner

I made this fun, shabby chic banner for a good friend's daughter. 

Click here to see the inspiration pic.

First, I used a template made out of card stock to trace my 9 pieces of burlap.

Next, I starched and ironed them front and back. On the back I folded over a flap and ironed a crease (so it would be easier to hot glue them on the twine later).

**The starching and ironing is important to get the creases out of the burlap and also so it will not unravel nearly as much.

Then, I used my homemade heart and "L" stencils and dabbed the Dove Wing paint onto the fronts.

I outlined with a small paint brush and then went back and filled them in.

Last, I spread my 90" of twine out, put my "L" in the middle, and spaced 4 hearts on either side. I put a line of hot glue in each fold, made sure the twine was glued in on the back of each piece, and done!

Here's another shot of it hanging in my extra bedroom.

My Materials List:

Twine (I used 90")

Burlap peices 7"x4"

Spray Starch

Paint: Benjamin Moore Dove Wing

Heart and Letter homemade stencils out of thick paper

sm foam dabber 

sm paint brush for the back

Hot Glue Gun

;) Mimi

Old Door Headboard

I found this great old door (1930s I think) at my favorite local Junktique store, Sweet 16 Antiques and Collectibles.

Next, my grandfather cut the door on both sides and secured the legs (2x8 boards). The total height is 52" and the width is 72".

After 2 coats of Zinsser Primer I didn't know exactly what to do about painting the "legs" (color wise). So, I tried 3 colors I had that I thought might work...One matched almost perfectly (total luck) and once the legs and door were glazed you can barely tell that the color isn't the same. I finished it off with 2 coats of Rub-On Poly.

>Next, I replaced the original door knob with this beautiful antique glass one that I had to have 6 months ago (knowing I would use it eventually). This part was not easy... My dad (a welder) had to break down the original knob so I could use the plate. Then I glued the plate and knob (bolted together) in place. Not easy but totally worth it.

Did I mention that I had an audience? :)

;) Mimi

Shabby 1920s dresser w/ mirror

We found this old gem at one of our favorite consignment/junktique stores in Abilene, Tx. I didn't buy this dresser for a specific purpose; just knew that it was too cute to pass up.

It has ended up in my sister's new extra bedroom and I think it will look great in there once the room is finished. I love the original beveled mirror, keyholes, and casters. When I bought it the woman said she thought it was made in the 1920s and the casters are wooden.

I bought these new white ceramic knobs at Hobby Lobby to brighten it up a bit.

This is the only before picture I have...(right of the table) 

Color: Benjamin Moore Trout Gray

Distressed by hand sanding

Glaze: Ace Artistic Finishes, 2 coats
2 coats Minwax Wipe On Poly

;) Mimi