Burlap Sack Art

Do you have an abundance of burlap sacks just waiting to be part of a project? Well, here is an easy one for you. For a ridiculously low amount of money, you can create your own piece of art with them. Remember the wood "things" I brought home from my parents' house this past spring? If not, you can see the story here.

Supplies needed for this project:

- Burlap sack (coffee bean, potatoes, black eyed peas, onion, flour, etc)

- Wood frame or artist's canvas - Check thrift stores for these items. You'll be covering them anyway.

- Heavy duty stapler

Remove seam from sack. Cut to fit wood frame. Stretch over frame snugly. Staple.

I chose to staple my project along its sides to give the piece a more rustic feel. However, for a more finished look, staple to back.




And at just $2.00, I'd call this junk project a success! You can also see this project featured on JUNKMARKET Style.

As always, take care and keep on junking!

Horseshoe Cake Pan Magnetic Message Board

What better way to bring luck into the new year! A horseshoe shaped message center can be a serendipitous reminder of your good fortune for 2009.


Old cake pans can be found in abundance at thrift stores, flea markets, Craigslist, and more. Cover one side with a minimum of three coats of chalkboard paint. I recommend taping the pan off well and using the spray paint version for a smoother finish.


The best part is most cake pans are made of steel so magnets will stick right to them.

Do you think I could pass this one off as a "C" for Candy?


As always, take care and keep on junking!