This weekend was my daughter’s 2nd birthday. I still can’t believe she’s 2. I know it’s such a cliché, but time goes by so fast!!
Her party was a Vintage Equestrian theme. No she didn’t request ‘vintage equestrian’ but she loves animals and I’m sure I’ll only have a few years to be able to decorate the way I want to. Actually, I’m pretty sure she’ll have her own request by next year. My son puts in his birthday party theme request about six months before his birthday!
Today I’m sharing with you how to make a scrap fabric backdrop.
And best part? It’s really easy to make!
{And in case you missed it, I got a new rustic side table!}
All you need for this project is:
SUPPLIES:
- twine
- scrap fabric {at least two different types of fabric, I used bed linens for the floral fabric!}
- scissors
TUTORIAL
1. Fold over your fabric so you cut double at a time. The beige linen strips were longer than the floral strips. {I washed and dried my strips and they became a tangled mess afterwards. More work but you’ll get a nice fringe on the linen.}
2. Fold the fabric scrap over a long piece of twine and knot it in the middle. Then knot it again.
3. You might want to tie the ends of twine to table or chair legs to keep it straight while you’re knotting away.
4. I did 2 floral strips then 1 linen strip. Keep knotting fabric over until you’re happy with how much you have. My project: 15 beige linen strips and 28 floral bedsheet strips.
And that’s it! I hung the twine on three Command Strips over the party curtains I made last year.
I absolutely love how it turned out and I really want to make some more…I just need to find the time.
Coming up soon…how to make your own party tablecloth and is that a new rug?
BrocanteuseRose says
January 21, 2014 at 6:06 amOk I love, no LOVE this swag! Then I took another look at the picture and I realized I LOVE the whole picture. Feel free to just box up that whole wall, sideboard, etc.. and send it to me. 🙂 So pretty!
Jamie says
January 22, 2014 at 10:04 pmThanks for your sweet comment! Now if only I could duplicate and start shipping…hmmm 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
keya says
January 21, 2014 at 7:28 amlove it Jamie. I’ve been wanting to do one of these for a while, we are redoing my daughter’s room and seeing your fabric backdrop has sealed it. This is happening in her room!
Jamie says
January 22, 2014 at 10:02 pmYa! So glad I inspired you. I cannot wait to see what you do..I adore your blog 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Brandi @ Nest of Bliss says
January 21, 2014 at 7:31 amIt makes for a lovely backdrop! I also have to say that I love your rug in here!
Jamie says
January 22, 2014 at 10:01 pmThanks so much, Brandi! I’ll be posting about the rug on Friday 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
[email protected] says
January 21, 2014 at 1:17 pmLove the fabric backdrop!!!…Such a great idea…beautiful display and table…and love the rug!!
Jamie says
January 22, 2014 at 10:00 pmThanks so much, Shirley!
Hugs,
Jamie
Michelle says
January 21, 2014 at 8:30 pmSooo cute! My daughter is an equestrian…I may have to steal some of your ideas for her July birthday! =) You are so creative, thx for sharing!
Jamie says
January 22, 2014 at 10:00 pmThanks so much Michelle! I’m glad I inspired you 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Jacqui Madsen says
January 22, 2014 at 1:39 amSo pretty Jamie, love it!
Jamie says
January 29, 2014 at 4:19 pmThanks Jacqui, love your blog 😉
Hugs,
Jamie
Emily @ Two Purple Couches says
January 26, 2014 at 5:54 pmThis is so fun & festive! And the possibilities of fabrics and colors are endless!
Jamie says
January 29, 2014 at 4:18 pmThanks darling!
Hugs,
Jamie
Allison @ The Golden Sycamore says
February 8, 2014 at 4:55 amI love your fabric garland! I’ve been wanting to make one for my daughter’s room. This is the inspiration I needed to get started! Thanks for sharing at the Inspiration Gallery link party!
Jamie says
February 8, 2014 at 7:54 pmAww, thanks Aliison! I simply adore your blog and your projects 😉
Hugs,
Jamie