DIY - Burlap Ornaments

In keeping with my latest obsession {burlap} I scoured Pinterest for ways to incorporate the fabric into my Christmas decor.  Last year, my Mom bought us monogrammed burlap stockings {combining 2 of a southern girls favorite things!} so I knew I wanted to find more ways to incorporate it this year.

I found the cutest burlap ornaments on the Pinterest page linked to http://www.lagattasultettomilano.com/ but the blog is in Italian and I couldn't find the instructions {thank you for a fabulous starting point though!}

So deciphering the image from her cite, here is what i came up with:

What you will need:
Burlap fabric
Spray Adhesive {I tried Modge Podge, but it didn't stick to the styrofoam}
Glue Gun
Styrofoam balls
Scissors
Sharpie Pen
News Paper {to protect your crafting surface and to create a template}

First start by cutting an oval {or leaf/eye} shape out of newspaper.  I made the length of my template match the width of my burlap fabric.  You will need to trim down the width until you find the right size to lay flat around your styrofoam ball. Once you come up with the correct size, trace out your template onto the burlap.  I used 6 strips of burlap per styrofoam ball.

Now comes the messy part... after you cut out your strips, individually spray the back of the strip and wrap it around the styrofoam ball. {I had burlap fuzz stuck to my fingers for days!!}

Repeat until the styrofoam is completely covered.  You can add twine, lace or other embellishments as in the inspiration for the project.

Here is the finished product:

I incorporated my burlap touch in an apothecary jar along with red and gold ornaments.  I also pulled them into my dining room table centerpiece, but unfortunately did not get a picture.  Since the holidays are now over, I simply replaced the ornaments in this arrangement with green apples and continue to enjoy the look! {P.S. the apothecary jar was a lucky find at our local Marshall's for a whopping $15!!!}

Merry Christmas from our family to yours!  Here you can see my beautiful stockings, and the pride and joy of the season, my mailbox topper {I searched high and low for this!}