Sometimes I like to procrastinate. But after receiving our first Christmas card in the mail from this lovely couple, I figured it was time to get busy on my card holder.
Just like every other project I ever do, I started out with a Goodwill frame.
The color was a little light, so I stained it the same color I used on our kitchen table. I also used the leftover jute webbing from my Christmas tree. And by leftover, I mean the 65 yards that I didn't use {it was cheaper to buy in bulk, I promise!}.
I used about 14 strips, so if you are buying webbing for this project, I would suggest at least 10 yards depending on the size of the frame.
Once all the pieces are cut, you can begin weaving them together. I waited until they were all weaved until I glue them down, and I only glued around the edges.
Here you can see the frame stained darker.
And there is our first Christmas card hanging up in its new home :)
P.S. I don't know if you will read this Jessica, but hopefully you don't mind if you do!
I reall y like that webbing... Where do you get it? IT would go well with the fabric I got for the stockings!
ReplyDeleteReally cute idea! I found you through Centsational Girl's Holiday Craft Party!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this!! I have a ton of the same jute webbing, but really needed the black for another project. Now I can use the red for something like this. Great project. :) Visiting from Centsational Girl...hope you'll stop by my blog to say hi too. :)
ReplyDeleteWow! You are a Christmas crafting genius! So glad I found your project via Centsational Girl.
ReplyDeletePlease stop by for a visit to my blog. I am currently in the midst of a Gifts to Make series.
Be Merry and Bright!
I love this webbing, and am always trying to think of creative ways to use it! Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love this!! Now I just need to find myslef some webbing :)
ReplyDeleteTamsyn, make sure you check out the link I have on my Christmas tree post, that was the best deal I have found on webbing!
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