I had to share this fun little endeavor I’m working on! I’m honored to be helping a friend with the decor for her upcoming country-themed wedding this Fall. I have been chipping away at favors, and she recently asked me about doing some center pieces. With dark purple as her main color, she asked for something using “mason jars and burlap” and I immediately visualized these!
So easy, not to mention economical!!! Strips of burlap (cut from a burlap bag), hot-glued onto the mason jar. Then on top, a purple ribbon (Michaels). Finished off with some raffia and/or jute twine. You can find mason jars at craft stores, thrift stores, Walmart, or even the Dollar Tree!
She will put 3 gebera daisies in one and a candle in the other! It will look so pretty flickering against the burlap. π I can think of a billion ways to personalize or customize these. The possibilities are endless.
- Add a wooden tag or skeleton key
- Glue on a faux daisy or flower on the front
- Change up the ribbon color
- Use homespun fabric or lace instead of burlap
- Use different colored twine or raffia
- Add stamped grungy hang tags
- Add a metal wire around the neck and hang them up
- So many ideas! Be creative!
One last thing! I wanted to announce that I have finally re-opened my Etsy store and have a made up a special coupon especially for my blog peeps! Upon check out, enter in the following code into the “apply coupon code” section, for 20% off your total order of $10 or more. Enter it exactly as shown; no spaces. π
I have added a few new things like porcelain knobs, rolls of burlap, metal letter stamps, and more skeleton keys. I also have much more to add in the upcoming weeks, so stay tuned! Thanks and be back soon! π
Jun 25, 2013 @ 15:18:06
I know I have been to your Etsy shop before but now I can’t find the link. :0(
I guess I am having a low brain functioning day today.
Jun 25, 2013 @ 15:28:49
No problem Melissa! I probably should have posted a link in the post. I am going to do that right now. π Here it is though: https://www.etsy.com/shop/UpstatePrimitives?ref=si_shop. Thanks so much for stoppin by my blog and checking out my store! ~maggie
Jun 25, 2013 @ 19:09:25
I love the look of burlap. Great idea for wedding centerpieces!