Part of the reason why I love to do different craft projects and design is because of my mother. I grew up watching her make bows, create purses, sew Halloween costumes, and decorate the house all while holding down a full time job. She is super talented, and throughout this blog, I’ll be sharing some of the projects she is completing down in my home state of Louisiana. We’ll call her Budget Brunette!
Here we are on my wedding day last January:
Sassy, right? Well, this weekend my mom Budget Brunette decided to complete a super easy and inexpensive brown paper bag project.
This what you’ll need:
· A canvas, wall, piece of furniture, etc. to love on
· Brown paper (She used a roll of mailing paper from Office Depot, but you can use paper bags.)
· Elmers Glue
· Paintbrush
· Elegant Finish Metallic Glaze (in whatever finish you like)
First, dilute Elmers glue with water. You want it pretty watery so that the paper gets wet. Use a paintbrush to put the glue on paper.
Let the project dry overnight. Then, brush the glaze over the entire project. Mom chose a gold metallic and used a little copper glaze as well in various places to give it a snazzy, two-toned effect. Let this dry and finish it off with a coat of poly for a little extra gleam and protection.
Here is the finished project:
And here is it’s close up so you can really see the textured effect:
So, what do you guys think? This project was very inexpensive. Mom snagged the table for 20 beans at a local thrift store and all her supplies came in at around $15. Can’t beat it with a stick, right? (Although we hope she doesn’t beat her new, shiny table with a stick)!
Spill the beans: Did mom Budget Brunette do a good job? Anyone else have experience with brown paper bag projects? I’ve seen pictures in magazines where people cover their entire floor like this! Gotta love a project that’s quick, easy, and budget friendly.
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Really quick and easy project except if you are doing the project,
a pedicure, eating lunch, putting music CD’s on iTunes Library,
and watching HGTV all at the same time!
PS love my nickname
Budget Brunette aka MOM
Haha, yes. I forgot to mention that it can be done while watching HGTV. That is always an important aspect of any project!
I’m impressed!! That’s a lot going on at once! Love the table! Never would have thought to do this!! Probably the biggest reason I love blogging- Finding inspiration and creativity everywhere for every budget!!
Thanks for the sweet comments Angie!!! And yes, Budget Brunette has a lot of energy (much more than me!) haha.
Hi Cat! my girlfriend did a whole wall with this technique! It turned out really nice!
Thank you for commenting on my blog about the window boxes. That was very nice of you to stop by.
Hugs,
Debbie@houseatthelake
Wow love the texture of the paper bags! So creative and clever! Fabulous job! Thanks so much for joining The Sunday Showcase Party! I greatly appreciate it. Hope you have a wonderful week! ~ Stephanie Lynn