Happy New Year! If you are hopping along with the Designers Craft Connection, welcome and thanks for stopping in.
Since today's hop theme is Journaling, I decided to share with you my scrappy journaled burlap bags created from canvas and burlap by Canvas Corp. These bags are not only unique for the journaled sentiments but also since they incorporate painted canvas using Jacquard's Lumiere and Neopaque paints.
To make these simple bags, start by cutting a strip of canvas to approximately 3" x 9." Cut another small piece of canvas to 4" x 6."
With a paint brush, paint the canvas using the Lumiere and Neopaque paints. I opted for a red with white dots, created by using the end of the paint brush.
When the pieces are dry, roll the ends into the middle of the long strip to create the cuff and press with a steam iron. Die cut a heart from the other piece.
To hold the fold in place, I used a sewing machine to straight stitch the center together.
To create a second pattern with the paints, paint swatches of color on the canvas and let dry. Then use the lid of a coke bottle to stamp rings on top. Again, use the end of a paintbrush to create dots.
To create the bag, cut two 7 1/2' x 9" rectangles from the burlap. Sew the heart or bird die cut to the center of one of the rectangles. Use alphabet stamps for a sweet sentiment, stamped to the front side of fused muslin.
Fuse the sentiment to the bag with an iron. Then use a sewing machine and contrasting thread to sew the edges in place with a straight stitch. For an extra scrappy look, let the ends of the sewn thread hang down a little, instead of trimming them off. This gives your journaled bag extra homespun flair.
These fun and sparkly embellishments purchased from Scrapbook.com give the bags a little extra touch.
Secure the cuff to the top of the sewn bag (sew right sides together and turn inside out) bag with strong fabric glue. If needed, secure the ends with straight pins while drying.
Thanks for hopping along with us today! I hope you have a happy and prosperous 2012.
Live Life Creatively,
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Posted by: maldives tourism | January 12, 2012 at 06:09 AM
love how you created your own patterned fabric. Gorgeous!!
Posted by: wendyp81 | January 10, 2012 at 08:43 AM
Great project! I love the idea, the heart is really beautiful.
Posted by: Einat Kessler | January 10, 2012 at 01:55 AM
What a fun project! And I love how you made your own printed fabric!
Posted by: Carmen | January 9, 2012 at 11:27 PM
These are so pretty! I love the polka dots -- definitely pinning these!
Posted by: Shoregirl | January 9, 2012 at 04:50 PM
Such a terrific project, and good timing too with Valentines Day coming up.
Posted by: Becky Shander | January 9, 2012 at 03:38 PM
Little bags awesome .Thanks for sharing..
Posted by: Sheryl | January 9, 2012 at 02:30 PM
I love polka dots! Great idea for a 3D style journal.
Posted by: Laura Bray | January 9, 2012 at 01:27 PM
beautiful! I love anything with burlap and polkadots!
Posted by: Michelle Frae Cummings | January 9, 2012 at 11:06 AM