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The Versatility of Burlap

Here are a few ways I have incorporated burlap into my decor.  I like using regular burlap that you buy by the yard, as well as the burlap "ribbon".  I know many of you use it in your decor as well.  Hope you enjoy seeing the various ways it can be used.

 Here I have used it as a table cover.

Here it was used as a runner.


It can be used to create lampshade covers.

 Use burlap ribbon to tie around candles, etc. 

 You can trim drop cloth runners with burlap ribbon.

 It can be intertwined into a wreath with lovely results.

 I used the ribbon as garland on the Christmas tree.  

How have you used burlap in your home?

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Comments

  1. Wow, I haven't used it but you have great ideas!
    I'll have to try some. Love the trimmed runners, so cute!

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  2. Neat ways that you have used burlap. I haven't used it anywhere yet, but I did buy a big roll of wide burlap! Gotta think of something now!

    Katherine

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  3. I am also a burlap lover. I used burlap as a Christmas tree skirt this year and had my little tree in a galvanized bucket with handles. It was very cute. I love the idea of using it with ruffles on the ends of a runner. I've got to try that.

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  4. Beautiful ideas! Love burlap! Thank you for coming by my blog today!

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  5. I love love love burlap!! I also used burlap ribbon on my Christmas tree and I'll definitely be putting the drop cloth table runner on my to-do list! That is too cute!

    Thanks so much for linking up!! I'm following your cute blog now!! :)

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  6. Love how you added the texture of burlap to your pretties. Makes a wonderful contrast.
    Your newest follower, Mary Alice

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  7. I'm so happy you stopped my blog for a visit! I just love your burlap decorating! I have yet to buy any burlap, but I think you've inspired me to go shopping.

    Smiles,
    Carol

    P.S.~I'm following you now.

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  8. You've done so many great looking things with burlap! I love that frenchy looking candlestick with a burlap ribbon. I've only used it for garden things so far.

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  9. I enjoyed seeing all the ways you can and you have used burlap. I didn't even know that they had burlap ribbon. I need to get out more. lol
    Your house is darling.

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  10. Burlap sure has a lot of uses doesn't it? I really like it on the ends of that runner :)

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  11. Thanks for sharing so many great ways to use burlap. Great idea to use it on the lamp shade.
    I'm a new follower :) and a Georgia blogger, too.
    Babs

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  12. I love your uses for burlap!! I once made some curtains with two colors and pulled the threads out for fringe on the bottom.
    Thanks for joining my blog too, Kathy! I look forward to our sharing.

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