DIY Burlap Lace Vase

Do you read The CSI Project? If not, I really encourage you to become a follower. CSI stands for "create something inspiring" and that's exactly what the site does. Each week they introduce a new project challenge with a theme. One week was a "$5 Challenge" in which I submitted my DIY Baby Favor; last week was the "Pillow Challenge" and this week is "Burlap." It's really inspiring to see what everyone comes up with! Since I don't own a sewing machine, I stayed away from the Pillow Challenge, but I thought I could do something simple enough to submit for the Burlap challenge. What do you think of my burlap vase? Springy? It's definitely easy!

What I Used:

• Cylinder vase (mine is 3 1/2" in diameter)
• Acrylic Paint and foam brush
• (Optional) Buttons or other embellishment
• Lace
• Stencils (I found mine at Dollar Tree)
• Double-sided tape
• Scissors

What I Did:

• Measure your vase's circumference. Then, estimate how high you want your burlap. I made mine 4 1/2" high. Cut out your strip of burlap.
• Using your foam brush, blot the stencil with the paint until it's well-covered. Then, continue with your pattern throughout the burlap strip. I alternated between large and small flowers. (Process shown below.) Set aside to dry. Once it's dry, apply your embellishments.

• Cut out two pieces of trim lace to fit around your vase. Using double-sided tape, affix the lace to the vase.
• Then, apply the finished burlap over the lace. The double-sided tape I used has managed to hold the burlap as well. However, I'm wondering how long it will continue to hold.
• Enjoy with some flowers!

I want to try to make another one of these, but using white paint with embellishments in the middle of the flowers. The variations are endless!

View the CSI Project Burlap Challenge here.

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