Wednesday, September 25, 2013

BURLAP AND TOILE ACORNS DIY



Did you ever see something and think it was so cute and adorable... and very chic and earthy at the same time... and made of nubby burlap...and you just had to make it!

Yes?...you know that experience? Good!  Well, that happened to me when I saw burlap acorns on pinterest.

I just had to make them... and tweak them a little... 






This was a really fun project. Very easy and fast! I made all 4 acorns in just over an hour. Of course, that does not count the time it took to treat the 3rd degree burn I got from my hot glue gun! But I digress...






STONEGABLE BURLAP AND TOILE ACORNS DIY





1.   Materials Needed
burlap
toile fabric
Styrofoam eggs
pinecones
small twigs

2. Cut a circle of burlap large enough to  cover all but the top of the smaller end of the Styrofoam egg.

Put hot glue in the center of the burlap, place the large end of the egg on the center of the burlap and smooth the burlap to adhere to the egg. BE CAREFUL not to burn yourself (and you thought I was kidding about treating my burn!).

3. Hot glue the burlap around the egg, smoothing it the best you can. The toile is not as forgiving as the burlap, so I made small folds here and there.

4. Cut apart the scales of the pinecones with sturdy scissors. Hot glue them in a circle near the small end of the egg.

Continue to glue the pinecone scales around the egg until you get to the top.

Push a small stick into the top of the styrofoam. Finish adding pinecone scales until the top of the egg is covered.









See what I mean...I bet you are thinking this is so cute and adorable... and very chic and earthy at the same time... and made of nubby burlap AND FRENCH TOILE...and now YOU can't wait to make them!

I know just how you feel!






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41 comments:

  1. Rita C at PanoplySeptember 25, 2013 at 7:22 AM

    Love those - and I just collected pine cones yesterday! Thank you!

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  2. ShelSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    Stunning! Will definately give these a go! And thank you for the gorgeous tour of your elegant home.
    Shel

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:46 AM

    Dear Yvonne, I just wanted to let you know that I enjoy visiting your home. You have given me such great ideas and inspiration to use the many beautiful things I own or have inherited. I am from Lancaster but now live in RI. How I miss Lanc. County, Roots Market and the beautiful rolling hills of PA. Visiting your site brings me home for a few minutes each day. Tried the sort ribs and they were delicious. Going to try your fajitas. Heading to Pa this weekend and will get some pepper jelly from Kitchen Kettle. God Bless. Maureen

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  4. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:07 AM

    I love, love, love these!!!!

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  5. BY NICKISeptember 25, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Really love these. I have lots of pinecones so will have to give this a try. Many thanks for sharing. x

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  6. Kays KidsSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:16 AM

    So simple but so effective. Thanks

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  7. DebraSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:25 AM

    I love these and they look so cute! Can not wait to pick up the eggs to make these. :-) Thanks for sharing.

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  8. Andrea at Opulent CottageSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:37 AM

    Love these! They will be perfect in my black and white kitchen :) Thanks Yvonne! xoxo

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  9. At Rivercrest CottageSeptember 25, 2013 at 8:50 AM

    I am crushing on your acorns big time! You are so right when you said now I have to make them. In the mean time, I'm getting out all my xmas acorn decorations and making them work for Fall.

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  10. BabsSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:16 AM

    Love these! Great texture! Great Fall project. I can see a lot of hot gluing going on. :)

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  11. Debilou ~ Mississippi MamaSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:39 AM

    oh my gosh these are so freaking cute.. and I have everything on hand to make a few.. thanks for sharing how you did it.

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  12. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    I LOVE these, Yvonne! They are so cute and I love the fabrics.

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  13. Moni - Zuhaus at HomeSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:46 AM

    Oh how cute, simply delightful addition to your fall decor!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:30 AM

    I love to come visit you every day, Yvonne! Your home is the just right combination of elegance and Lancaster County farmhouse. I get inspired every time! Your house tour was fabulous! Thank you so much for all the work you put into each and every blog. You are inspiring!
    Linda in Lititz

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  15. Jennifer@ClassicStyleHomeSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:32 AM

    Those are absolutely adorable!

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  16. LynneSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    Very, very cute, my clever blog friend!
    Loved your tour! I too, avoided the yearly crawl under the house for Rubbermaid Autumn decor storage box!
    Happy Fall, Yvonne!
    w/L

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  17. JenSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Simple and beautiful! Pinned these to hopefully put together this weekend! Thanks for the tutorial!

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  18. Sonny GSeptember 25, 2013 at 10:58 AM

    love the look.. might have to give these a try..
    thanks so much for the detailed tutorial..

    so sorry you got burned.. also vera would help if you have some.
    Happy Fall
    Sonny

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 2:57 PM

      so does yellow mustard...it's not just for hot dogs! Takes the pain away after a few minutes. Kind of messy but it really works!

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  19. Debra@CommonGroundSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:12 AM

    so cute, love love love the toile!!

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:14 AM

    love the look. Good Job!

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  21. UnknownSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:15 AM

    ADORABLE! I may just give these a try!
    Lorena

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  22. DianeSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Yvonne, you are just so freakin' awesome! Have I told you lately how much I love your blog? My problem is that I don't have enough table-top space for all the cute ideas I've "borrowed" from you! Bless you!

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  23. Beeutiful by DesignSeptember 25, 2013 at 11:46 AM

    This is sooo adorable! I wish I had time to go and do these this fall~I am saving in my folder for "when I graduate" which by this time next year will be accomplished! Thanks for sharing you are always a lunchtime favorite of mine! Jennifer

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  24. JanSeptember 25, 2013 at 12:07 PM

    Love!

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  25. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2013 at 12:41 PM

    Adorable! Thanks for sharing a great tutorial! I really love this idea!

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  26. LynnSeptember 25, 2013 at 2:51 PM

    Very cute! I love the pinecone tops:@)

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  27. ℳartina @ Northern NestingSeptember 25, 2013 at 3:30 PM

    OMG!!! I LOVE them Yvonne!!

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  28. DawnSeptember 25, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Those are adorable and I think the burn was worth it.

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  29. Jeanette@Creating a Life StudioSeptember 25, 2013 at 4:29 PM

    Yes, that's what I'm thinking! These are just darling. Thanks for the tutorial : )

    Jeanette

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  30. Doreen@foxdenrdSeptember 25, 2013 at 4:51 PM

    These are cuter than a bug's ear Yvonne! So sorry about the burn! 3rd degree?! When you go for it, you don't kid around!

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  31. Kris @ Driven by DécorSeptember 25, 2013 at 5:57 PM

    Absolutely love these and there are so many things you could do with them to decorate for the season!

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  32. GinaSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Aren't you one creative soul! Those acorns are so adorable!

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  33. a quiet lifeSeptember 25, 2013 at 6:40 PM

    absolutley darling~

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  34. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereSeptember 25, 2013 at 7:26 PM

    Yvonne, The acorns are adorable and I love them! What a cute idea for Fall.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  35. Linda (More Fun Less Laundry)September 25, 2013 at 8:26 PM

    Hi Yvonne! These are adorable!!! I must try them, although I am also hot-glue-gun-impaired. I always keep a bowl of ice water at the craft table when I use hot glue. It really helps! I hope your burn is better soon. Linda

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  36. KarynSeptember 25, 2013 at 9:08 PM

    I LOVE these! I'm pinning them as they are definitely on my to do list. Thanks for sharing!

    Karen

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  37. Barbara F.September 25, 2013 at 10:18 PM

    I love these acorns, Yvonne. I want to make them! xo

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  38. ❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁September 26, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Those are adorable!! Funny that you should do this DIY as I've got a project on my 'to-do' list to make fabric acorns...but they don't involve a hot glue gun! lol You've inspired me.

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  39. Pinky at Designs by PinkyOctober 2, 2013 at 2:34 PM

    Tjismay be my favorite TYI of yours yet!!! I was at Tracy's all last week so am trying to catch up on blogs. SO glad I didn't miss this!!! They are adorable!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoxo

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  40. Christina at I Gotta Create!October 26, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    Love this! Pinned it!

    <3 Christina @ I Gotta Create!
    Wildly Original link party is open.

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