A simple and easy DIY No-Sew Monogrammed Burlap Garden Flag is a stylish addition to the front entry of any home. The personal touch is a warm and inviting custom accent!
Good Monday morning! They are predicting snow this week in northern Alabama, which will actually be a first for us this season. {Even though it’s been the coldest on record in more than 50 years!} But while the forecasters are calling for white stuff, I’m dreaming of the spring. {How ’bout you?? :)} And I spent some time last week planning for brighter and sunnier days!
This simple DIY project is so easy, and if you’re anything like me, you probably have most of these supplies already on hand! {This project is part of a huge Silhouette Fabric Challenge this month, so be sure to check out the end of the post for 44 more inspirational projects!}
Supplies
garden flag stand {I found mine at Lowe’s, but they also sell them online.}
Burlap {12.5″ x 40″}
glue gun
Fabric of your choice
Paint & stenciling brush {spouncer}
Outdoor Mod Podge
Craft Sealer for outdoors
Silhouette {optional}
Contact Paper {or any kind of paper for stencil}
Step-by-step tutorial
First, I picked up a garden flag stand from Lowe’s. They’ve just started putting out their big garden displays, so you should be able to find one. If not, you can grab one here.
Then I ironed and cut my burlap to the size I needed. I looked online and found that most garden flags are 12.5″ x 18″ and that size fit my stand. So, I measured out a piece of burlap at 12.5″ x 40″. I wanted to just fold it over and leave about 4 inches at the top to fold over to be able to insert the flag into the stand.
I used my glue gun to seal the two side edges of the burlap. I was lazy and didn’t want to get out my sewing machine. And then I folded the top extra 4 inches down and glued the top of it to the top of the back piece, creating a 2-inch pocket. Hopefully that makes sense, because I didn’t get a picture of that step. But you’ll want about an opening at the top for your flag to slide onto your flag stand.
I then designed my monogram in my Silhouette. I used a frame from KG Flavor and Frames Five font to make my frame. And I used Engravers font for the letter monogram and Big Caslon font for the “est. 2009.”
First, I needed to cut out the frame from fabric. In order to do that, I had to move the monogram and “est.2009″ off of the mat. I had already gotten everything in just the right position, so I didn’t want to just move it around willy nilly. So, I scooted it over using the right arrow just enough to get it off the mat.
At this point, I was ready to cut my fabric. I’d never cut fabric before with my Silhouette, but it was simple and easy!
I used my new fabric blade. It’s the same blade as the other Silhouette cutting blade, only it’s housed in a blue casing to keep it separated. You want to only use it on fabric, just like you have fabric-only scissors to keep them sharp.
I bought my fabric at Hobby Lobby. It’s a duck cloth fabric, which is heavier, like canvas. So, when I went to set my settings to cut it, I chose a blade setting of 4, which was between the Fabric {thick like canvas} setting and Fabric {thin like cotton prints}.
But in hindsight, I should have just picked the “thick like canvas” setting, because it didn’t cut through the fabric completely all around. I had to use my scissors to cut through some of it.
{Now, if you don’t have a Silhouette, then this would be an easy shape to print off onto a piece of paper and just cut out a stencil from cardstock.}
So, then I needed to cut out my monogram stencil. I decided to use contact paper since I’ve used it before with fabric and it worked well for me, and I had some on hand. No need to go out and buy something new! I used my normal contact paper cutting settings, but the blade setting of 2 wasn’t working for me. I had to bump it up to 4 in order to get a clean cut. I guess my blade is getting dull.
Normal contact paper settings:
I cut the outline of the frame in order to know where to center the monogram. This made placing it on the fabric very easy!
Then I just painted inside the stencil onto the fabric with a spouncer brush and brown craft paint. Always make sure to only use your brush in an up and down motion when stenciling. This will give you that pretty crisp line on fabric.
Once the paint is dried, lift off the contact paper stencil and admire your pretty monogram.
I used outdoor Mod Podge to adhere the fabric to the burlap.
Once the weather gets a bit warmer, I’m going to spray the whole thing with Aleene’s Acrylic Spray Sealer in matte finish just to protect it from the elements. I took it outside to the front flower bed to take pictures, but I’m going to wait to keep it out there permanently until I’ve got the sealer on there and it’s a bit warmer. I’d hate to see my cute new garden flag torn up.
This is my first garden flag and I love it!
Do you love garden flags?
How do you think this turned out?
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Want to Check Out More Silhouette Projects?
My Silhouette Challenge buddies and I are all sharing projects on our blogs today, so peruse the projects below for a wealth of Silhouette inspiration!
No-Sew Valentine’s Day Pillows by A Tossed Salad Life
No-Sew Interchangeable Fabric Bunting by unOriginal Mom
Monogrammed Burlap Garden Flag by The Turquoise Home
Crawl, Walk, Bike by It’s Always Craft Time
Freezer Paper Stenciled Tote Bags by Weekend Craft
DIY Bleach Spray Shirt by Practically Functional
Stenciling Sherlock by Please Excuse My Craftermath…
Felt Star Wands by Cutesy Crafts
Yoda Kid’s T-Shirt by Architecture of a Mom
Mark Your Territory- Dog Flags by Black and White Obsession
Nautical Pillows by Lil’ Mrs. Tori
Big Sister Gift & Silhouette Cut File by Creative Ramblings
Nerdy Baby Onesies + Free Cut File by Essentially Eclectic
Easy Easter Bunny Onesie – Silhouette Cameo Craft by Adventures in All Things Food & Family
Fabric Envelopes for LEARNING LETTERS! (& cut file) by From Wine to Whine
“Good Morning, Sunshine!” Memo Board by Tried & True
Hearts-A-Lot Burlap Pillow Cover by My Paper Craze
Baby Quilt by Dragonfly & Lily Pads
Surprise Holiday Banner by Whats Next Ma
“Team Betty” Tote Bag by The Thinking Closet
DIY Sock Minion by Create it. Go!
Pretty Up Some Organza Bags by Getsilvered
Easy Heart Appliqued Onsies by Create & Babble
Bleach Pen Gel & Freezer Paper Stencils Made with the Silhouette Machine by Bringing Creativity 2 Life
Valentines Baby Onesie & Boy’s Shirt + Free Cut Files by The Frill of Life
Valentine’s OWL Always Love You T-shirt by My Favorite Finds
DIY Screen Printed Curtains by Chicken Scratch NY
Fabric Painted Quilted Wall Hanging by Terri Johnson Creates
Glitter Iron-On Top by Simply Kelly Designs
DIY Monogrammed T-shirts with Silhouette Heat Transfer Material by Pitter and Glink
Birthday Challenge by Fadville
Machine Applique with SIlhouette Cameo by The Sensory Emporium
Fabric Applique Valentine’s Day T-Shirt by DailyDwelling
“Cute as Cupid” shirt by crafts, cakes, and cats
Sew Cute Applique by Life After Laundry
Rhino Onesie by It Happens in a Blink
Upcycled Birchbox Cameo Accesory Organizer by Cupcakes&Crowbars
Customizing textiles with Heat Transfer Vinyl (working title) by feto soap
Easy Fabric Art by McCall Manor
Lady Bug Tote Bag with Silhouette Rhinestones by Ginger Snap Crafts
Mommy and Em’s Coordinated Aprons by TitiCrafty
Canvas sketch project and a share by Clever Someday
Foxy Lady Pajamas by Mabey She Made It
Teddy Bear by Work in Progress
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