Sunday, January 5, 2014

Burlap LOVE Script Basket





Is it too early for Valentines? We just finished New Years and Christmas.  I'm in a funk right now.  I've started a few projects but can't seem to finish any. I'm just dragging along.  The weather is so cold here and my mind keeps wandering to the time in a little over a week when I'll be on the beach . . . somewhere WARM, just relaxing.  Oh boy!  But I need to finish things and post  before I go so I won't be thinking while I'm away what I should have made or done before leaving.  Are you with me right now? 

Last fall I ordered some wired jute rope from Trendy Tree.  It looked interesting, but once it came I didn't have a clue as to what on earth I would make with it.
 Then I remembered seeing wire writing somewhere on the net, but now I can't seem to find where.  Anyway, using my no sew burlap basket as a prop, I created a sweet message of "love" scripted in wired jute rope.   The tutorial for the basket can be found here.
Once that's made you can begin forming the rope into the cursive "love" word.  Allow at least 6 feet of wire rope to form the word and heart shape.  It's always best to have more to work with than less.  You can always remove the excess. Also allow extra wire before and after the word to form the curvature of the heart.  As you form the letters, glue as you move along, pressing the rope to the glue until it catches. That shouldn't take very long. a matter of seconds, using hot glue.
 

 
Once the word is in place and glued, you want to take the wire ends and form the heart shape above the word.  Just shape each end into a "heart loop" and glue the two ends together.
 
 
 
There!   Now you can add sweet things for that special loved one or dress up your "love" basket. . .
 
. . . .  courtesy of Picmonkey
 
I guess it's never too early for LOVE!
 
 
You can apply script words to just about anything!  Have fun making and, oh, by the way . . .
 
 

Happy Crafting!


 
 


14 comments:

  1. Wired rope! I love it for the script on the burlap basket. You are so crazy clever.

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  2. Love it!! And it's not too early for Valentine's!

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  3. Once again you've introduced me to a new product. I've never heard of wired rope, but I can see so many possibilities. Love how you've used it to make script. There's nothing like a change of scene, especially to warmer climates to help get out of a funk. I'm sure you'll come back energized and raring to craft up a storm. Enjoy your trip!

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  4. Mow that's just to cute!
    That wire would be fun coiled up and added as an accent to a burlap flower.
    Hmmm laying on a beach sounds nice! Good time of the year to get away 😊

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  5. This is adorable, I love the burlap! Thanks for sharing it at Sewlicious Home Decor this week!

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  6. I LOVE LOVE this! That rope is amazing, I will definitely be needing some of that! I featured you on my facebook page and pinned your post this morning! Thanks for stopping by to link up at Moonlight and Mason Jars!

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  7. Wow, that is being really creative...love the basket, Gail.
    Have a wonderful week.

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  8. Hi Gail, I love this basket that you made so much. It's so nice and perfect for Valentine's Day. You are talented and creative.
    Julie

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  9. That's really clever Gail, a perfect gift for someone you love and it looks stunning to. I'd keep it out the whole year and fill it with treats so everyone can share the love.

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  10. I love this, Gail - what a clever and unique idea! Pinning to share :)

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  11. This is super creative! I love the script.

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  12. This is so cure & clever, Gail! I love the Love script and the heart!

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  13. This is so cure & clever, Gail! I love the Love script and the heart!

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  14. Gail I really love this. It is so down to earth, and that is what love should be too!

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