I really wanted to make something burlap for this weekend’s SNS theme, so this little $1.50 sandbag came in mighty handy!
How I made a live burlap sacked seedling
What you’ll need: (or close)
burlap sandbag
a waterproof container and / or a container with some weight
rocks
masking tape
raffia or rope
evergreen branch
I wanted this seedling to stick around awhile so I had to come up a way to support the branch as well as it getting water. Rocks worked just fine. 🙂
I chose a wonky branch on purpose. Charlie Brown or Whoville? Take your pick!
The opening was taped crosswise to help hold the trunk in place.
The works was plunked into something with more substantial weight. I wasn’t sure the clay pot was waterproof so that’s why I didn’t take a chance.
Slip the burlap sandbag on, and create a sloppy rolled cuff.
Stuff the bag with a bit of newspaper,
then tie the rope below the cuff.
Add some spanish moss and an apple for a bit of color, and you’re ‘nearly’ done. 🙂
Fake snow to the rescue! This made an enormous difference. I appear to be on a big snow kick this season and this step softens all the hues beautifully.
A little fake plastic snow with some fresh cranberries were added to the sill.
Also spraying the lower half of the window offered a glow like setting.
The green branches were hit heavily but unevenly so the snow had a chance to thicken up.
One oversized pinecone was added for an extra dash of quirk.
And there’s my quirky slouchy little burlap sacked seedling, totally natural and ready for Christmas. For FREE!
The snow served a very important 2nd reason by the way.
I didn’t want anyone snacking on my display. 🙂
So stinkin cute! I love it! I say whoville =)
i love it so much …I’m gonna do it..thanks..:))
I see Whoville, and I love it.
I LOVE THIS!!!!!!
THANKS FOR SHARING HOW TO.
HUGS AND BLESSINGS
BARBARA JEAN
GONNA SHARE WITH MY BLOGGY FRIENDS. =)
Oh I love the simplicity of it!
Hugs!
~Annie
http://www.lazyjoranch.com
I thought this week’s SNS was mantels and stockings and NEXT week was rustic/natural decorations???
Beautiful touch!
I knew I would find use for those Coffee bean burlap sack bags.
oooo & DH got Grandpa’s old drill I see a old fashioned tool box in my Future :)….
#8 Alba, you’re right… kinda. 🙂 I was oh so wrong with my dates! This is the way it read last weekend:
Nov 26 – burlap inspired Christmas decor
Dec 3 – Christmas mantels and stockings
Dec 10 – nature / rustic inspired Christmas decor
Dec 17 – handmade ornaments
Dec 24 – Christmas Home Tours
Dec 31 – Your Christmas stories
In order to keep that order, I had to group two in one to make it work. Sorry for the mix up! You can still show your mantel in the home decor this weekend and bring it back again when we theme it. 🙂
Donna
Super cuteness Donna !!!
Really love this idea. I love burlap and seem to be wrapping it araound everything these days! A tree branch is such a simple yet beautiful idea. Thanks for always being a source of great inspiration!
The cutest!! How do you come up with these ideas?
Looks like the cutest little tree in Whoville! I’m lovin’ this idea…could put a tiny tree in every room!
Donna, that is so super stinkin’ cute!!!! LOVE IT!!!
Lovely! I’m going to try to make something like this. Thank you for the great idea.
I love the word “wonky” …..ha! So dang cute!
Holly
Shoot I was totally confused too. I have been sewing until 11 pm last night to get my Christmas stocking ready and was counting on the rustic thing next week.
Girlfriend you have got to keep your dates in order! Please!!!! 🙂
So I still don’t know how you grouped it together then. Because even if I change the dates it still doens’t add up in my agenda. I need help!
Adorable!!
Hugs
SueAnn
This looks so cute! Great job, I love the fake snow 🙂
I would love to try this for Christmas and winter decor. I have lots of burlap feed sacks, one of them would be perfect! Thanks. ~V~