Burlap Garden Flags

I just started to make burlap garden flags. when I say just I am serious, I mean about a week ago.  

Like so many other things that I create, my clients and customers often put in requests. 

The garden flag came from an awesome friend/customer named Courtney Schearer.  She saw one somewhere and asked if I could make one for her.

I am a pretty crafty chick so I said yes.  How hard could it be?!

I did a little research and realized most are just glued together and no thought is put into weather-proofing or water-proofing.

Mine would not be like that.

Mine would be water/weather-proof.

I started by cutting the burlap 18X12". 

 This will give me enough room for words or a monogram and still fit into manufactured flag standard sizing.  

Manufactured flags are anywhere from 18X12" to 10X15" with lots of sizes in between.

I  sewed a 1/4" hem on all sides. It gives it a great professionally finished look.

I made a pocket at the top for the flag rod.  I made mine 1.5".  There is no set size.  It just has to fit over the rod.

Then I hand painted my design on the flag.  The high school grad flags are a simple block font and the monogram S took little more finesse. 

I used a multipurpose paint so I would not have to worry about running paint when it rains etc.  I tested a couple out and I liked this one the best.  Not too hard after it is dry and it stood up well to my scrubbing dry paint with a Magic Eraser.

I let it dry for 24 hours before I applied a second coat.  I wanted my letters to be bold.

After the second coat I applied my accents.  Ribbons, bows, whatever you want.  My friend Courtney wanted UNC colors, hence the Carolina blue polka dot ribbon.

So funny that a day after Courtney asked me to make this one, another friend asked if I could make a grad flag for her graduating senior for her front yard.

I will add her daughter's name at the bottom.

So fun and so simple. Take the proper steps to ensure you can enjoy your flag for years to come.

I finished the whole thing with 2 coats of a matte sealer.

They are just so pretty!

What do you want?  Contact me to bring your ideas to life!