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Time to Hit the Sack

October 4th, 2009 in blog, projects     
Junk_Sophisticate Candy Allen, contributor
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Burlap sacks can be found in abundance with price determined by their printed graphics, quality and age.  Thus far, I have been able to find my stash for as low as $.75, with my most expensive one at $3.50.  Love the cheap factor!   
Remember the wood things I hauled back from my parents house this summer?  If not, check out my previous post on JMS that shares my goodies.  I decided to use one of of those things for this project, but still have five remaining.  What to do, what to do?    
Supplies needed: Burlap sack Wood thing (or old frame, moulding) Industrial stapler
Remove seam from sack.  Cut to fit.  Staple to wood frame.  Complete!  Lets put this project to rest! 
I wanted to keep this somewhat rustic-looking, so I chose to leave the staples showing along the sides.  For a more finished look, staple sack to the back of frame or wood piece. 
The simple black graphics are perfect here, however, you can find sacks with multi-colors that look beautiful as well.
Thank you Mr. Grisez, for providing me with $2 art for my home. 
Yes.  I said $2. 
Burlap sacks can be found in abundance with price determined by their printed graphics, quality and age.  Thus far, I have been able to find my stash for as low as $.75, with my most expensive one at $3.50.  Love the cheap factor!   

Burlap sacks can be found in abundance with price determined by their printed graphics, quality and age.  Thus far, I have been able to find my stash for as low as $.75, with my most expensive one at $3.50.  Love the cheap factor!   

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Although not a new idea, burlap sacks hold their own when it comes to repurposing. 

Candy Allen

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roni_in_KY writes: I am loving this idea for the feed sacks. I have a wall that was needing something just like that. And I have just the sack to do it with... Roni Posted: 8:36 pm on November 18th
Jergie writes: I love the sacks, but I have never ever seen one in all my travels to the thrift stores, yards sales etc. The ones I've seen for sale on the internet seem quite expensive. Maybe they are just not common in my area of the country. Posted: 7:55 pm on October 26th
BraytonHomestead writes: I love this idea! Instant art. Has a very French look to it, even with California on it, tre chic. Love burlap and now this..
Karen Posted: 11:45 pm on October 11th
suewhitney writes: Love this idea Candy Loo Hoo. Simple and beautiful!

Be Well,
Sue Posted: 4:25 pm on October 10th
coloradojunkie writes: Hi everyone this is a very cool idea and I love it. I have an 100 yr old ranch in Big Piney Wyoming and I found fifty or more of the cutest sacks stuffed away. If anyone is interested in buying some for five dollars plus shipping I would be glad to get rid of them, they are very unique and very old, still very colorful with a wild Wyoming past. Let me know at shawneenov@aol.com my name is Lori... Posted: 8:17 pm on October 8th
kbingham writes: Great idea! I just picked up a cool vintage potato sack a week or so ago and hadn't decided what to do with it but I love the idea of just stretching it as its own art. Thanks for sharing! Posted: 5:02 am on October 8th
Grasshopper22 writes: What a great way to use old sacks...I wish I could find some in my neck of the woods. I have never seen any anywhere... Posted: 7:17 am on October 6th
WhimsicalCottage writes: Very cool art, Candy. I like the way you used the wood thing to support the bag. This idea could be applied to lots of other projects, huh? Thanks for the inspiration. Posted: 7:49 pm on October 5th
DragonflyTreasure writes: WOW! Looks awesome! Great idea! Imagine my surprise when reading this to find out you're using a sack from a town 4 miles from me!! Too funny :~)
*hugs*deb Posted: 7:05 pm on October 5th
Bears4Clair writes: Really awesome idea - I love it, Candy! If someone wasn't so lucky to have found the "wood things" from your parent's house, you could also stretch these on stretcher bars that artists use to stretch canvas. Michael's and Hobby Lobby usually have these. Occasionally both places have their fully finished canvases 40-50% off, which would make that an even cheaper option. Also pretty lightweight.

I would LOVE to make some pillows out of these for my couch. Espcecially some with lots of red. Posted: 2:52 pm on October 5th
AlteredSoul writes: I adore old Feedsacks! I just recently re-covered my dining room chair cushions with old coffee sacks. They turned out fantastic! I love your idea, and I am getting to work to make some of these to add to my dining room! Great idea!!!! LOVE IT!!! Posted: 12:57 pm on October 5th
RustyDiva writes: I love that you were able to use the wood frames that you brought home awhile ago. I often obtain things that I have no idea how I'm going to use them and then one day a purpose just pops up. This is awesome art work!!!!!! Love the project!!!!!

Kenda Posted: 11:10 am on October 5th
suewannabeinkc writes: Clever, rustic, and cheap - three of my favorite words!
Thanks for sharing your great ideas!
Joanne Posted: 10:04 am on October 5th
JunkArchitect writes:
Candy, I think this is the most creative use yet for old sacks. I saw a similar idea at a pizzeria in Italy. They covered one entire wall with vintage flour sacks.

Jim
Posted: 9:43 am on October 5th
CottageElements writes: Candy, Candy, Candy, you've done it once again! I chic project on a cheap budget. This is so cool! Great post!

Lani Posted: 9:42 am on October 5th
shabbychick writes: Candy - So simple, so cheap, and so stylish - and I do mean all that in a VERY good way!! (Awesome!!)

Kathy Posted: 8:41 am on October 5th
bluebucket writes: Candy, this is wonderful form of art as is all old advertising.
Flour sacks would work great for this project too so I'm going to look at my stash. Thanks for the idea. Doreen Posted: 11:24 pm on October 4th
alicemom writes: Candy,
I agree with all the above or below. Not sure where my post pops up! Any how you are the best!
smiles, alice Posted: 10:29 pm on October 4th
MimiToria writes: Hey Candy- I do believe I was shopping with you in Minnesota when you rounded up about 5 of these flour sacks. I thought they were pretty cool, quite cheap, and wondered at the time what you had in mind for them. Pretty cool outcome, I'd say. Kicking myself for not looking for some myself. lol
Way fun!
Gretchen Posted: 9:18 pm on October 4th
fellowjunker writes: Wow Candy...FABULOUS!!!! I have been looking for some sacks everywhere, but there aren't any around here.........so I made my own and will show them in a post coming soon. Your ideas are amazing!!
Happy day.
xojanis Posted: 7:19 pm on October 4th
byabpryor writes: CANDY! This is SO cool! I have a box full of the coffee bean sacks just awaiting a cool projects like this...... now (thinking in my head) where can I get me some wood thingies? hmmmm :\



GREAT ART PIECE! Posted: 6:50 pm on October 4th
AtticusFinch writes: Awesome, that is wonderful. I bet Georgia Moon will like the California one. Posted: 4:04 pm on October 4th
junkermidge writes: Wow, Candy, that really IS art! Who would have thunk it? I bet that perfectly complements your card table art. Tomorrow I'm pulling out a few sacks and checking 'em out. You are the champ at SIMPLE sophistication. (I mean that in the best, possible way!).
Midge Posted: 3:03 pm on October 4th
EmmasNookandGranny writes: Great art from a great artist!! You are surely filling up some large spaces in your home! Marge Posted: 2:58 pm on October 4th
LuAnn writes: Great job. Such imagination. Who wooda thought cool wall art for $2.00!!! LuAnn Posted: 2:22 pm on October 4th
oldnews writes: SIMPLY beautiful! Marie Posted: 11:37 am on October 4th
grannijo writes: Candy as usual you have come up with a beautiful piece of art!!!...you are so talented!!...love all your posts!!...sharon Posted: 11:13 am on October 4th
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