It’s Week 4 in the Dog Days of Winter Are Over Series and it’s all about Valentine’s Day! For my LOVE-IT project, I chose to make DIY Burlap Utensil Holders inspired by I {Heart} Nap Time’s Thanksgiving Utensil Holder. I love Jamielyn’s so much that I decided to make my own Valentine’s Day Edition.
These are so easy to put together and are a simple way to add a little Valentine’s Day cheer to your table.
Supplies Needed:
1/4 Yard Red Burlap
Snow White Americana Paint/Paint Brush
Hot Glue Gun
Scissors
Cut your burlap to fit your utensils. I cut mine on the fold so I only had to hot glue the sides together. And just to caution you, I would cut it a little larger than you would like because burlap tends to slide while you cut it and you might need to trim it a few times to get it straight. Or am I the only one that this happens to?! :)
I used Snow White Americana Acrylic Paint for my heart, but you would use any white textile paint.
Using a fine tip brush, I free handed a heart and then filled it in. But you could always use a stencil if you are more comfortable with that.
Lastly, I added some red and white baker’s twine for a little embellishment.
Cute, easy, and very cost effective. My kind of project!
About Taryn Whiteaker
Taryn Whiteaker is the voice of style behind TarynWhiteaker.com (formerly Design, Dining and Diapers) ! Taryn is a previous PR/Marketing professional who got back to her creative roots after becoming a mom and now shares her passion for home decor and design for the world to see. Taryn lives in the greater Seattle area with her husband and three kids and loves coffee, the outdoors, and exploring with her family.
Tonya @ Love of Family & Home says
February 3, 2013 at 4:23 pmSimple & sweet! I love these Taryn!! So cute!
Amy @ A Blossoming Life says
February 3, 2013 at 4:45 pmI absolutely love these, so adorable and seems like a pretty simple project! I can’t wait to see all the fun projects over at Dog Days tomorrow! I would love if you would share this over at my blog hop http://www.ablossominglife.com/2013/02/frugal-crafty-home-blog-hop-9.html
JoJo and Eloise says
February 3, 2013 at 7:57 pmSo adorably Sweet and Cute! :)
xo
Angelina
T'onna says
February 3, 2013 at 9:10 pmCute! I’m pinning this!
Navy Wifey Peters @ Submarine Sunday Link Party
http://www.usscrafty.blogspot.com/2013/02/submarine-sunday-17_2.html
Leslie Stewart @ House on the Way says
February 4, 2013 at 7:02 amHow absolutely adorable!
Marcia @ The Shop Around the Corner says
February 4, 2013 at 8:08 amLOVE IT, especially the simplicity…and NO SEWING. YAY! ;)
Stopping by via The Dog Days of Winter Are Over.
Ellora @ Creatively Southern says
February 4, 2013 at 8:09 amHow sweet! I love your utensil holder. I might have to use this idea for our Valentine’s Day dinner!
Gabrielle says
February 4, 2013 at 8:24 amHi Taryn :) those are so cute! Absolutely LOVE your burlap ideas. Where do you usually buy burlap? Michaels, Hancock’s, or other places?
Taryn says
February 5, 2013 at 9:51 pmHey Gabrielle! Thank you for the sweet note. I get my red burlap at Hobby Lobby! They always have a great selection :)
Larissa@Just Another Day in Paradise says
February 4, 2013 at 8:32 amLove these! I love all the little details.
Linda says
February 4, 2013 at 8:59 amSuch a clever idea and so cute. a nice addition to a Valentine’s table.
AP says
February 4, 2013 at 9:41 amso so cute! i just love this.. simple and sweet!
Sharon says
February 4, 2013 at 11:49 amTaryn these are so cute – thanks for sharing the idea. ??. I would love to make these- but where did you get red burlap? I can only find beige.
Taryn says
February 5, 2013 at 9:51 pmHey Sharon! I get my red burlap at Hobby Lobby! They always have a great selection :)
Jeanette @ Creating A Life says
February 4, 2013 at 12:07 pmSo darn cute! Pinning this on my Valentine board.
Jeanette
Ana Lopes says
February 4, 2013 at 4:32 pmSo lovely!!! Love the colors and fabrics! Thanks so much for sharing the great tutorial! Would love to have you visit me sometime.
Have a fabulous week!
Hugs from Portugal,
Ana Love Craft
http://www.lovecraft2012.blogspot.com
becky {this is happiness} says
February 6, 2013 at 5:07 pmthis are adorable! love the handpainted heart!
Southern Scraps says
February 7, 2013 at 3:20 amLove these! I could see these being done for some many holidays and themes- nautical, fourth of July, Christmas, and on and on.
Brooke says
February 7, 2013 at 8:40 amSo sweet! I LOVE a pretty table for Valentine’s Day (or any occasion)! Thanks so much for ALL your great ideas! Have a wonderful day!
Little Bit says
February 7, 2013 at 8:48 amVery, very sweet! I’m pinning this simple and clever utensil holder. Little Bit from
Mary@athomeonthebay says
February 7, 2013 at 4:28 pmGotta love no-sew and they are so cute!
Jamie says
February 7, 2013 at 7:37 pmI love this! So sweet ;)
Jamie ~ Better With Age
peggy says
February 8, 2013 at 8:40 amI can never get enough burlap! Love this!
katie goldsworthy says
February 8, 2013 at 11:36 amSo cute! What fun red burlap!
Thanks for sharing!
Judy Ainger says
February 8, 2013 at 1:52 pmGosh…so simple and yet SO sweet!!! LOVE it! Hopped over from Liz Marie and happy to now be following! Would love to have you stop by for a visit! Blessings ~ Judy
emily says
February 8, 2013 at 5:07 pmooo super cute! This looks like a fun easy project. I came over from ttandJ….
Heather @ The Unsophisticated Kitchen says
February 8, 2013 at 5:18 pmThese are so cute!! And since I don’t sew, I love them even more! I pinned this so I can use it sometime for sure!
Jenn says
February 8, 2013 at 9:03 pmThese are so cute! I have a bunch of burlap in my basement leftover from my daughter’s first birthday party. I’d love it if you stopped by to link up at Thrifty to Nifty Thursdays at A Jennuine Life. http://www.ajennuinelife.com/2013/02/thrifty-to-nifty-thursdays-6.html
Alex @ northstory says
February 9, 2013 at 10:19 amI am a terrible sewer so anything I can make using glue I am game for. Came across you at Tater Tots and Jello. Cheers!
Bethany @ A Fish Who Likes Flowers says
February 9, 2013 at 3:40 pmI love this idea because with all the different colors of burlap that are now available, you can customize it for any occasion! Thanks for sharing!
Emily says
February 13, 2013 at 2:25 pmSo cute!! I love this idea.
gail says
February 13, 2013 at 6:00 pmTaryn–great for any holiday!!!
do you know that if you pull one thread out of the burlap, it will then sort of give you a line to cut on?
catching you!
gail
debbiedoos says
February 14, 2013 at 7:48 pmThese are so cute. Funny, I just did some Spring ones. I had pinned some I saw for a wedding table scape and just loved it. Happy Valentines day.
KC @ The Real Thing with the Coake Family says
February 15, 2013 at 8:09 amSo cute! Love how this turned out and pinning for future inspiration!
KC
Marie says
January 24, 2017 at 5:27 pmI absolutely love these! Such an easy and pretty DIY plus the addition of baker’s twine just adds that extra little pop. Love it! Thanks for sharing with us at Merry Monday this week!
Victoria @DazzleWhileFrazzled says
January 27, 2017 at 3:34 pmSuper cute! Makes you want to have a dinner party. Visiting from Creative Collection party.
Leanna says
January 21, 2018 at 12:14 pmThis is so cute. I love easy this project is to do, I don’t tend to do anything elaborate for Valentines so this is a perfect little touch.