I have a love for burlap. I would probably wear a burlap shirt if it wasn’t itching and weird. Add in some pretty white doilies and my heart pretty much skips a beat like it’s done for the last week since I hung up this Burlap and Doily Banner in my craft room.
Burlap and Doily Banner
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A few weeks ago, I shared my Vintage Inspired Craft Room Tour. I spent a lot of time, {not kidding, a lot of time!} working very hard to get it ready for a Craft Room Tour. After I shared my room, I was looking through pictures and decided my room needed a few more things. Like a rug, a little more rearranging, a super cute Banner and definitely a new light. Phew, now that’s a tall order!
The rug was easy to find thanks to Ross, the Burlap Banner was simple to make but I still needed to find a craft light that wasn’t bulky on the table and provided great light. Then, I discovered my dream craft lamp from OttLite. It’s called a LED Cobra Desk Lamp With USB and yes, it looks like a Cobra too. My son now wants this lamp in his room since it actually looks like a Cobra. Ha- that ain’t happening!
So one Saturday morning, I decided it was time to make a Burlap and Doily Banner. I pulled out all the supplies I needed. Pretty Pebbles Inc Spring Fling paper, burlap and my trusty We R Memory Keeper Banner Punch Board.
The problem with cuttng burlap is that is frays and makes a big mess. A tip with cutting burlap is to brush the area you are going to cut with Mod Podge first. For this banner, I made a 10 x 4 paper template, pinned it on to the burlap then brushed Mod Podge around the edges. Let the Mod Podge sit for a few minutes but not long enough to totally dry then cut the burlap where you applied the Mod Podge. The Mod Podge seals the ends and prevents fraying.
When the Mod Podge is totally dry, take your burlap strips, fold them in half, then fold over again, pin if needed and cut the ends at an angle to make a perfect, symmetrical banner. Awesome, huh?!
After my burlap banner bases were cut, I used a We R Memory Keepers Punch Board to trim out patterned paper to mat on the burlap then hot glued a pretty white doily over top.
I then string the Burlap and Doily Banners on to jute twine using hot glue. I think I forgot to mention this Ottlite Cobra Lamp has a USB plug in it! Not only does it provide 3 settings of light, one of them being a bloggers BFF, natural light but you can also charge a device at the same time! Listen to music, charge my phone and get natural light! Win-Win!
Love my new changes to my Vintage Inspired Craft Room. My OttLite lamp was just what I needed on my table too. It’s the prefect size, not to big and bulky, easy to move around and let’s off the best range of light. Did I mention natural light?
Since I am a gal who likes to check off her To Do List of things accomplished let’s see if I got it all done. New rug- Check. New Burlap and Doily Banner- Check. New Craft Light- Check, Check! Winning!
If you love my Cobras OttLite, you can get 30% off any purchase on OttLite using coupon code OttliteLED30 through May 31, 2016. Only USA customers can purchase through OttLite. #LifeInaBetterLight
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Taylor Closet says
February 24, 2016 at 8:47 amI would use it for quilting.
Holly Gagnon says
February 24, 2016 at 9:48 amI’m jealous that you know how to quilt! On my bucket list one day. Thanks for visiting! Holly 🙂
Linda says
February 24, 2016 at 9:12 amI use my ott light for everything in the studio. Sewing and stamping and painting and scrapping… Etc.
The problem is my light is about ten years old and falling apart a little more every day!
Holly Gagnon says
February 24, 2016 at 9:48 amGood to hear Linda! Thanks for visiting! Holly 🙂
Glennis F says
February 24, 2016 at 9:40 amLove your craft room, the banner really sets it off!
Holly Gagnon says
February 24, 2016 at 9:47 amThank you so much! I love it too when it’s clean… ha! Holly 🙂
Gilda (McStamper) says
February 24, 2016 at 10:15 aml would use the Ottlite for just about any type of crafting. Good lighting helps so much. I love your banner..
Holly Gagnon says
February 24, 2016 at 10:24 amThank you Glida and thanks for entering! Holly 🙂
Crystal says
February 24, 2016 at 10:51 amWould totally love an Ottlite. I have been wanting one for along time now. Sewing and some seamstress work calls for good lighting to which I do not have at home. Thank you and hope I hope. ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Crystal
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Holly Gagnon says
February 25, 2016 at 7:56 pmThanks for stopping by, good luck on the OttlIte! Holly 🙂
Nicole says
February 24, 2016 at 11:10 amI’m starting to put together my very own craft room and would love an Ottlite!
Excited to try out this banner tutorial for my daughter’s birthday decorations 🙂
Holly Gagnon says
February 25, 2016 at 11:19 amGreat Nicolew, I hope my banner tutorial helps you! Happy Birthday to your daughter! Holly 🙂
Jen says
February 24, 2016 at 11:13 amI love your craft room! Makes doing crafts so much easier-I spend about 30 mins just finding all the supplies that are spread out/hidden throughout my house!
Holly Gagnon says
February 24, 2016 at 1:12 pmIt’s totally worth getting that craft room clean! It makes crafting sooo much easier and enjoyable too! Holly 🙂
Carolina says
February 24, 2016 at 11:39 amLove this! I’don’t totally use one for sewing!!
Holly Gagnon says
February 25, 2016 at 11:18 amThanks Carolina and yes, you do need an OttLite in your life! Holly 🙂
Kathy E. says
February 24, 2016 at 11:46 amHolly, I’m loving your vintage-inspired craft room and your burlap and doily banner makes it so cozy! If I won, I’d use my Ottlite to help me with hand-stitching, like embroidery, sewing on buttons and snaps or even browsing my favorite crafting books! I need one of these!
Holly Gagnon says
February 25, 2016 at 3:18 pmThanks Kathy for vising! Good Luck- Holly 🙂
Kelly | Typically Simple says
February 24, 2016 at 11:52 amI’d definitely use it for weeding vinyl! Good lighting is so helpful when doing that!
P.S. Super cute craft room…love it!
Holly Gagnon says
February 25, 2016 at 11:17 amThanks Kelly. Yes, you definitely need good light when weeding for sure! Holly 🙂
christi says
February 24, 2016 at 12:49 pmwow. to be organized. that’s my dream oh, to see it to would be good. cute banner. thanks for the chane to win.
Holly Gagnon says
February 25, 2016 at 11:20 amHa Christi, it took me a few weeks to get this organized. Now I gotta work hard on keeping it that way! Thanks for visiting! Holly 🙂
lesley says
February 24, 2016 at 1:22 pmi do all kinds of crafts but mainly crocheting, sewing, knitting (learning) and papercrafting. oh, and jewelry making
Holly Gagnon says
February 25, 2016 at 11:16 amThanks for stopping by Lesley, good luck! Holly 🙂
Kassie says
February 24, 2016 at 1:40 pmI have a little blog and this would be so helpful for my photos! I have a lot of light issues and this sounds perfect for me!
Holly Gagnon says
February 25, 2016 at 11:17 amYes Kassie, lighting is so important with photos. This OttLight has great natural light too! Holly :_
Christie says
February 24, 2016 at 2:46 pmMy craft “space” is a windowless room in my basement – an Ott Light has been on my Christmas list for two years! Hey, Santa needs to keep busy in late winter so he doesn’t get rusty, right?? ?
Holly Gagnon says
February 25, 2016 at 3:18 pmYes, Christine, you definitely need a good light in that basement! Thanks for visiting and good luck! Holly 🙂
Jill says
February 24, 2016 at 3:09 pmLove your cheerful craft room!
Holly Gagnon says
February 25, 2016 at 3:17 pmThanks so much Jill, I love it too! Holly 🙂
Mary Anne Perlmutter says
February 24, 2016 at 8:29 pmI need a light to use with my sewing machine and die cutting machine. Thank you for helping me save my eye sight, I really like the banner, Using the dollies really put it over the top.
Holly Gagnon says
February 27, 2016 at 10:50 pmThanks so much for stopping by Mary Anne! Good Luck! Holly 🙂
latanya says
February 25, 2016 at 12:29 pmI would use it for sewing.
Holly Gagnon says
February 25, 2016 at 3:16 pmThanks for visiting! Good Luck- Holly
Colleen Boudreau says
February 25, 2016 at 1:35 pmI would use it for my vanity table.
Holly Gagnon says
February 25, 2016 at 3:17 pmThanks for visiting Colleen, good luck! Holly 🙂
DJ says
February 25, 2016 at 2:21 pmI would use it for crafting.
Holly Gagnon says
February 25, 2016 at 7:55 pmThat’s exactly what I use mine for too! Thanks DJ, good luck! Holly 🙂
Wendy Sue says
February 26, 2016 at 11:18 amOh, Holly – what a fun room…and super fun with the added touches! I’d love a light like yours – to paper craft with, of course! 🙂
Holly Gagnon says
February 27, 2016 at 10:50 pmThanks for visiting Wendy! Good Luck! holly 😉
mita says
February 26, 2016 at 3:31 pmI would use it for Crafting.
Holly Gagnon says
February 27, 2016 at 10:49 pmThanks for visiting Mita! Holly 🙂
donna says
February 27, 2016 at 3:27 pmI would do arts and crafts
Holly Gagnon says
February 27, 2016 at 10:49 pmI love arts and crafts! Good Luck! Holly 🙂
Sheila K. says
February 28, 2016 at 8:07 amI would read wonderful books under my new OttLite lamp!
Holly Gagnon says
February 28, 2016 at 10:13 pmSounds relaxing! Thanks for visiting Shelia! holly 🙂
Pam Sohan says
February 28, 2016 at 2:37 pmScrapbook and make cards!
Holly Gagnon says
February 28, 2016 at 10:08 pmSounds fun Pam! Thanks for visiting and good luck! Holly 🙂
Becki Adams says
February 29, 2016 at 10:30 amI would use it for crafting/scrapbooking all.the.time but especially at night. I’ve wanted an ottlite forever!
Holly Gagnon says
February 29, 2016 at 10:10 pmThanks for visiting Beck! You definitely deserve an OttLite! Holly 🙂
Camille says
February 29, 2016 at 11:56 amFor knitting!
Holly Gagnon says
February 29, 2016 at 10:09 pmThanks for visiting Camille! Good Luck! Holly 🙂
marie says
February 29, 2016 at 7:18 pmi would definitely sew under my light
Holly Gagnon says
February 29, 2016 at 10:09 pmThanks for visiting Marie! Good Luck! Holly 🙂
julie says
March 2, 2016 at 5:09 pmI would do crafts under my light
Holly Gagnon says
March 4, 2016 at 1:40 pmThanks for entering! Holly 😉
Cheryl says
March 3, 2016 at 3:25 amI would compute, craft, and write under an OttLite.
Holly Gagnon says
March 4, 2016 at 1:40 pmThanks for entering Cheryl! Holly 🙂
sheila_g says
March 7, 2016 at 7:47 pmI would craft, make cards and probable sew.
Thanks for the giveaway, love your blog.
Holly Gagnon says
March 8, 2016 at 11:17 amThanks for visitng Shelia! Good Luck- Holly 🙂