Burlap Door Hanger Tutorial

Its been a long time since I posted.  I didn't do much crafting in 2013 but I was busy baking up this adorable guy.

This little guy came 20 years after our youngest and we couldn't be more excited.  So between feedings, changing and cuddles I have been crafting again.  Here is my latest obsession, burlap door hangers. 

After looking on pinterest at several tutorials and some trials and errors I came up with my own method of creating these fun door decorations.  First I use my Silhouette Cameo to make a pattern.

Trace pattern onto burlap two times for front and back.

Before cutting out front piece, I like to add any details.

Then I roughly cut around each picture, leaving about an inch of burlap and pin the designs together with a layer of batting between. 

 

 

Time to sew.  I sew about a 1/4 inch from drawn design.  I like to use colored thread so that when I cut it out I don't accidently cut on stitch line.

Leave an opening for stuffing. 

 

Stuff and sew up the rest and then cut around design.

 

After this I water down some Mod Podge and paint it on the front and paint around the edges front and back.  Once this dries it creates a harder surface to paint on and also helps the edges not unravel anymore.

Now it is time to paint and add your hanger.  This one is heading to a sweet family that is having their first baby while going through flight school at Ft. Rucker, Alabama.