When it starts to cool down the desire to bake and create hearty delicious meals kicks in. I love the cooler weather of fall and all the it brings with it, including the deep, rich colors. I was asked to create something in the fall theme for a simple fall centerpiece for the Arkansas Women’s Blogger site and while I was having fun with the burlap and ribbons I decided to make a matching diy fall place setting out of burlap.
I love burlap, though I am not quite sure why. It is rough, leaves behind a mess and doesn’t always smell pleasant yet is still simple and warm. It can be used to create so many looks and when I see it, I think of the fall and winter seasons. I think of the country hills covered in the beauty of the fall colors, that is why it was so perfect to use as the base of this project!
DIY Fall Place Setting
To get started you will need to gather a few things: burlap, ribbon, two small pieces of cardstock, twine or jute, a hot glue gun, stamps or markers.
To begin I cut a piece from my burlap that was 6 inches by 15 inches. Fold the burlap up about 1/3 of the way and glue the edges closed.
Then I used a leaf stamp on one of the colors of cardstock but rather than use ink, I used paint. I wanted them to have more of a chunkier look. Once they dried I cut them out. Then I cut out a larger rectangle and attached it to the back. I used a small dab of hot glue to attach them together but you could also use a hole punch as well.
Then I stamped the names with mini alphabet stamps I purchased at Michaels for only $1. If you get a 40% off coupon you can snag a set for $.60!
I cut a small piece of cord and tied it into my button which I then glued onto my cardstock with the leaf on it.
I tied a piece of cord all the way around the burlap and tied it. I then glued the cardstock on the knot, being careful to not let the glue go through to the bottom piece.
I choose to wrap the bottom in red and orange ribbon to finish it off, again using hot glue but being sure not to glue both pieces together.
Once it was finished, I inserted a napkin and silverware and the table was all ready to be enjoyed. Looking for a fun fall themed kids craft? Check out our felt fall leaf garland.
Love the DIY ideas.. perfect for Thanksgiving Table.. soo simple, but looks amazing..thanks for sharing; may set our table like this this year… Love the idea
Burlap was made for fall decorating. Very nice!
Very simple and beautiful! Burlap always makes me think of fall. I also love the sunflowers is the flower arrangement; it’s one of my favorite flowers, real or artificial :).
Very creative and decorative. I go very simple with my decorations. I’d love to do something like this. Maybe next year.
Absolutely adorable! I love all things fall and burlap!
That is gorgeous you are super creative – love the centerpiece.
Very pretty and inviting! Surely would put a smile on my face before sitting down for a meal!
That is so cute and simple. I bet it would be great for a Thanksgiving table.
You are so creative, well done. I love the cutlery holder – it would look marvellous on a dinner table for a dinner party.
They came out beautifully! What a great novel idea. I’m no good at doing crafts but I love looking at others creations.
What a fun idea and the perfect material/colors for Fall!
I’m totally in love. You did such a great job on this!
The centerpiece is gorgeous. I love this combination of fall colors and they go well with burlap. You did a great job.
I love the burlap and the buttons together! Very festive!
I love big buttons and burlap 🙂
Very creative! I love the burlap fall center piece. The colors are perfect on the burlap.
I love that, there is something about burlap that I have always liked. I will be making these for our table this year.
OMG, I thought wow, and got more excited when I saw the glue gun idea…perfect! And I even have the burlap!!! My sister in law will love this idea!!
Perfect! It is always awesome to be able to use something you already have on hand!
These look great and you have made it look so easy
Oh gosh they are amazing I love how simple they sound to make as well 🙂 x
This looks great! I never thought about burlap for crafting but really want to try this.
this would be great for thanksgiving dinner thanks so much i better get busy!!
Oh I absolutely love the look of the burlap! It turned out so awesome!
Both of these turned out GREAT! I am in charge of the Thanksgiving decorations this year and need to get busy doing something. The silverware holders would be a great addition to our party.
They came out great – and they are so festive. I love the way they look!