first {im}pression

they say you only get one chance to make a first impression and this super cute and simple Easter burlap carrot door hanger makes a perfect impression. Pair it with the perfect pink geraniums, a pop of teal, and this cute door mat from Target & you have a quite a statement. Hoppy Easter!

burlap door tutorial

Begin by creating a template for your carrot. In my very professional way (LOL), I cut half a carrot from old newspaper so that my shape would be symmetrical. Trace on to your burlap with pencil.

Using a rotatory cutter, cut out two copies of the carrot. I just doubled over the burlap & cut them out at the same time. The rotatory cutter makes it a snap to cut out rounded and irregular shapes.

Here's the finished cut out. Next comes the painting. I love acrylic craft paints because of the variety of colors.

Begin painting the base orange color. Let dry or blow dry.

Move on to the green leafy top and finish up with some fun sherbetty orange polka dots.  

Using a paint pen, add your phrase. I thought Hoppy Easter was a fun twist. 

Let's put this thing together. Cut several ribbons to length desired and knot loosely on both ends. Make sure to leave a "tail" to hot glue between the two layers of burlap.

 Using a hot glue gun, glue the front (painted) and back (plain) sides of the burlap together. Don't forget to add the ribbon hanger at the top.

Leave an opening to stuff your carrot. I love to use old plastic store bags- great way to recycle all those Target bags! Finish hot gluing the edges. Enjoy the finished piece!