Happy Monday y’all! Welcome to another another beautiful week!
Now, this won’t be just any old week here in the Mercer house … today I’m kicking of two full weeks of {Fall} projects! That’s 14 days straight of all things Fall!!!
As much as I LOVE this time of year, for some reason I’ve never really gotten into decorating for it. But, this year’s a little bit different! As a new blogger, I find myself getting swept away by the excitement and beauty of this Fall decor that’s surrounding me. Fall home tours have been flooding my Facebook feed and lovely Fall DIY’s are taking over my Pinterest boards … I just can’t help myself, I need to cozy up my home too!!! Without a single, solitary decoration boxed up in my basement for Fall, I’m left to craft, craft, craft my way to a warm and cozy Fall home. With a whole house to decorate and Christmas on it’s way soon, I thought that the way to get the best bang for my buck (and my time!) would be to make some Fall crafts that could easily transition to Christmas! So, with this in mind, I’ve tried to keep my colours neutral and re-purpose as much as I can from around the house. Prepare yourselves my friends, with a weekend away and Thanksgiving smack dab in the middle of it all, these next two weeks are going to be a whirlwind!
Here we go!!!
I’ve decided to kick things off today with this pretty little burlap & lace garland!
You won’t believe how simple a quick this was to whip up!
I started with an old lace table cloth that I picked up at Sal Val for just $3 (SUCH a score!) as well as some burlap and white linen I had stashed away.
I cut strips about 1 inch wide and about 8-10″ long. I’m not sure how many I ended up with, but there were A LOT!
Then I just started tying the strips with a double knot onto a string of jute. I didn’t bother cutting the jute string until I was all finished as I couldn’t be sure how long this thing would be in the end.
To tie each strip on, I simply folded it in half, held it in front of my string, looped the ends in behind and over the string and finally through the hole creating a double knot around the jute. I told you it was incredibly easy!!! Absolutely perfect for parking yourself in front of your fave show (today it was House Hunters: Renovations) and working away!
I just randomly added pieces from each fabric type and I think it looks perfectly rustic-chic!
I’ve hung it in our front entry way and I really think it’s going to work perfectly with the other shabby-chic DIY’s I’ve got planned!!!
Now, be sure to pop in tomorrow for even more rustic Fall decor! I’m pretty excited about this one and I promise, you are not going to want to miss it!!! To ensure that you don’t miss a thing, subscribe by email to receive my posts straight to your inbox!
Wishing you SUCH a lovely day!!!
PS. You can find me sharing here, Remodelaholic and Savvy Southern Style!
Breanna says
Oh I really love this Kristi! Can’t wait to see all your fall crafts!
Kristi says
Thank you Bre! I’m having a ton of fun putting it all together!!!
Amanda @ Dwelling in Happiness says
So pretty, rustic, and simple! Love! 🙂
Kristi says
Thank you Amanda!!!
Nicole B. says
I love burlap and lace together! So pretty!
Kristi says
Me too Nicole!!! Thank you!
Michelle Lepak-Dandelion Patina says
Love projects like this that you can whip up and complete quickly. Love the combination. It is rustic and has a bit of elegance with the lace. Thanks for sharing.~Michelle
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Michelle!!! The easy-peasy projects always turn out to be my faves too!
Amy | Canary Street Crafts says
This is so pretty, Kristi!
Kristi says
Thank you Amy!!!!!
Amy@HomeRemedies says
I love quick and easy projects – and this is so pretty, too! Pinning and sharing on Facebook…
Kristi says
Thank you Amy! There’s nothing better than quick & easy!!!
Kendra @ www.joyinourhome.com says
Kristi, I love, love this garland and have both lace and burlap on hand to make one! It is soo pretty and dainty!! And looks beautiful in your home! Excited to see all your fall projects 🙂
Kristi says
Thank you Kendra!!!! I love that it could work for Fall, Christmas and even Spring!!! Hope your having a fab week my friend!!!
Erica says
I love this! So shabby chic 🙂 a great project while watching TV!
Kristi says
Thank you Erica! It definitely was!!!
Jamie Asper says
I love your burlap and lace garland! I’ve always loved the two together. I’m working on a white and brown burlap swag to wrap twinkle lights around for our Christmas tree this year. Such fun! I also made a fabric one for my Easter mantel. They really are so fun and inexpensive to whip up. I’m visiting from Art is Beauty and the Twirl and Take a Bow link party. Have a lovely day! ~ Jamie P.S. I’m your latest follower! 🙂
Kristi says
Thank you Jamie! A burlap swag with twinkle lights sounds {gorgeous}! I’ll have to head over to see that mantel!!! Thanks again!
Tara @ Anything & Everything says
Love the burlap and lace together! Gotta love a quick and easy project!
Kristi says
Thanks Tara!!! My favorite kind!
Britni says
Love the white and brown combo. So simple yet elegant. 🙂
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Britni!!! I love that it will transition so easily to Christmas too!
Kelly says
I love scrap fabric banners 🙂 I used to sell them in my shop — they’re so darn cute! Love yours, Kristi.
Kristi says
Thank you Kelly! SO simple, but super cute!
Kyla @HouseOfHipsters says
This is soooo pretty! Great tutorial! Thanks for sharing! Found you on the From My Front Porch To Yours link up!
Kristi says
Awwww, thank you Kyla!!! I love how it’s dressed up our entryway!
normaleverydaylife says
This is so pretty and looks fun to make! Thanks for sharing! #Be.You.Tiful
Kristi says
Thank you SO much!!!
Amy @ Homey Oh My! says
This is really SO cute, Kristi! I love where you hung it up, too!
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Amy! It’s definitely brightened up our entryway!
Pamela-FromMyFrontPorchToYours says
Love your bunting and it could be used all year. Thanx for partying at THT!
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Pamela! My thoughts exactly!!! Have a fab weekend!!!
Monique says
Thanks for linking up at the Bloggers Brags Pinterest Party.
Sarah @ Little Red Brick House says
Love this, Kristi! All of the textures work perfect together. And I love the neutral colors. So pretty!
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Sarah!!!
Kimberly says
This looks fabulous! Pinned. We couldn’t think of anyone better to party with! Thank you for stopping by. I hope to see you on Monday at 7 pm. http://loulougirls.blogspot.com/
Happy Saturday! Lou Lou Girls
Kristi says
Awwww, thank you!!! Will definitely be there!!!
Krista @ the happy housie says
This is super pretty Kristi! I love how it turned out…I really want to make one of these types of garlands, and the burlap and lace is such a soft combo!
Kristi says
Thank you Krista!!! I’m really excited to be able to send it right through Christmas too!!!
monika bourderioux says
Love your garland, lovely idea
Kristi says
Thank you Monika!!!
Cheryl says
These are so pretty! I could see these being used at an casual country wedding. I just inherited some lace tablecloths and dresser scarves that would be perfect for this project. Thanks so much for the tutorial.
Cheryl
Kristi says
Thank you Cheryl! They would be perfect for a country wedding!!! Burlap and lace are SO versatile! I’m thrilled that you love it as much as I do!!!
Robin @ Redo It Yourself Inspirations says
Thank you so much for sharing with us at Retro Re-Pin, Kristi! I chose to feature you during this week’s party beginning tonight at 8pm. I hope you will come by with another post!
Have a great week~
Robin
Kristi says
Oh wow! That’s fantastic news! Thank you SO, SO much Robin! I’ll definitely be there!!!
Nicole says
Lovely, lovely! I love working with burlap, and you’ve done it so well. Thanks for sharing at the Weekend Wind-Down party…I’m pinning this to my Burlap board!
Nicole =)
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Nicole! LOVE decorating with burlap too, especially when I get to mix it with more feminine fabrics such as lace! Thanks for popping by! Have a fab week!
Michelle from Weekend Craft says
So elegant this would be perfect for a bridal shower! Thanks for stopping by Creative Spark Link Party! Hope you stop by to link up today http://bit.ly/1CkmzzM
Kristi says
Thank you SO much Michelle! I totally agree – perfect for a country wedding for sure!
Tanya says
Congrats! This post of yours has been featured on Wake Up Wednesday Linky Party.
Check it out here- http://tanyaanurag.blogspot.com/2014/10/fever-is-still-on-wuw-linky-party.html
-Tanya
Kristi says
How exciting!!! Thank you SO much Tanya!!!
Ginger says
It’s so sweet and beautiful. You could use this for almost any occasion. Thanks for linking up at Show Me Saturday. Hope to see you there again this week!
Kristi says
Thank you Ginger! I agree! I love that I’ll be able to carry it right through the Christmas season too!!!
Deborah says
Such a pretty garland! Love the frilly lace mixed with the rustic burlap. Thank you for sharing it and your rustic coasters and barnwood sign at What We Accomplished Wednesdays. Have a lovely week! ~Deborah
Kristi says
Thank you SO, SO much Deborah!!!
Erlene says
What a nice clean look. I actually have a lace tablecloth that someone gave me and it’s not my style, but I could totally do this and hang it up. Thanks for sharing on Merry Monday.
Kristi says
Oh perfect!!! Thank you SO much Erlene!!!