How to use burlap

Use Burlap

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My girls Elementary School Principal has worked very hard on creating values and habits for the children to live by. A token of my appreciation that will be cherish for the rest of our days.

Start off by finding some burlap (Art Store) A Piece of cardboard Frame (I chose Wood) Scrabble pieces.....

Start off by finding some burlap (Art Store) A Piece of cardboard Frame (I chose Wood) Scrabble pieces.....

By measuring you'll have to cover the card board with the burlap.

By measuring you'll have to cover the card board with the burlap.

I use my sewing machine.

I use my sewing machine.

With my frame I sanded it. Then varnished with a nice traditional cherry color. Once dried I use a clear Lacquer and let it dry overnight.

With my frame I sanded it. Then varnished with a nice traditional cherry color. Once dried I use a clear Lacquer and let it dry overnight.

The End Result "WoW"

The End Result "WoW"

Using the Scrabble pieces I wrote down the School's 7 habits.

Using the Scrabble pieces I wrote down the School's 7 habits.

Using DL glue, I glued the scrabble pieces to the burlaps.

Using DL glue, I glued the scrabble pieces to the burlaps.

With some creative imagination I used Extra scrabble pieces to write missing letters with a black pen. I use the school logo Pin.

John Caboto Academy principle was very pleased with with her gift. ☺

  • Burlap
  • Cardboard
  • Needle &Thread or Sewing Machine
  • Scissors
  • Wooden Frame
  • Paint
  • DL Glue
  • Scrabble Pieces