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Friday, November 12, 2010

Faux-Burlap Thanksgiving Printable

When I saw Domestically Speaking's Burlap Laundry-Definition Sign I fell. in. love. She printed from her printer right onto her burlap! And then framed it! Genius! I planned to go right out and get some burlap so I could print my own definition onto it. But...I haven't done it yet. I still plan to. In the meantime though I have big burlap dreams but no burlap. But that can't stop me! And thus the Faux-Burlap Thanksgiving-definition printable was born.



What I was especially cognizant of was that I didn't just want to type regular text over the digital burlap background, since that wouldn't look realistic at all. I wanted a type-writer-looking font that looked distressed and shabby, the way text would really look if you printed it on such a coarse surface. And I struck gold. Seriously, how great is this text?! It's perfect!






Funny side-note: As I went to Domestically Speaking's website to get the link to give her credit, I found that she had created another burlap sign, this time with the definition of Thanksgiving, the same as I had! Great minds think alike!!




If you need some festive 'burlap' in your home as well, please visit my shop! http://craftily-ever-after.blogspot.com/p/featured.html




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80 comments:

  1. Jessica! This is one of my favorite prints you've done so far! You need to start an Etsy Shop, girl (:

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  2. This is so unique! I love it! My "crafty things to do" list is getting crazy long, thanks to you! :)

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  3. You never fail to amaze me! Thank you for continuing to create free printables! Have a nice weekend!

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  4. This is wonderful! Love how it turned out :)

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  5. Perfect!! And I need some tips: how caan I print on the burlap??

    Hugs

    Marcia
    www.loucapramudar.blogspot.com

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  6. Yours has become my new favorite blog. Seriously, I love your projects and only wish I had the time for them all!

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  7. Jessica I love your blog! Thanks so much for the printables! Is there a way that I can print these maybe in 5x7 of 4x6 for a smaller frame to put on my mantle! They would look awesome as a grouping on my mantle! Happy Thanksgiving and thanks for sharing.
    Gaye

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  8. *gasp!* I just Luff this! I think this is my most favorite one so far. You are FAN-tastic! Thank you for sharing these printables. I absolutely adore them.

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  9. My computer hiccupped before so if you get two comments from me, that's why! I love this! Thank you for your talent and even more for sharing it with us!

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  10. thank you!! This is great! I love your printables!!

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  11. I LOVEEEE it! (shhh dont tell but, I like yours better!)

    - Michelle @ Bunch of Craft

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  12. This is gorgeous! I'd love for you to come link it up at Weekend Wander! Hope to see you there!

    Krista
    http://whilehewasnapping.blogspot.com/2010/11/weekend-wander-5.html

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  13. hmmm....am I missing something? where did you get the digital burlap and where do I download the printable? thanks, I love this:)

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  14. I am in love. I am sitting here planning out my menu, table, etc. I went to Just a Girl to see if there are some fun things! HELLO BURLAP darling sign. Thank you

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  15. The digital burlap is part of the printable. To download it, click on the image of it (the last image in the post) and it will take you to another screen. Click the image again and it will become so big it can't all fit on the screen. Then right-click on it and save it to your computer and it's yours!

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  16. I'm loving your blog. Thank you so much for sharing with us all! Very generous. Where do you find your burlap? I would love to make a sign. Thanks. alysawhitlock@yahoo.com

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  17. This is `Beautiful` love the text TFS
    Have a fab weekend:) x
    Terrie
    http://www.passionatelyartistic.com/

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  18. I love this sign and need to make one for myself! Thanks for linking up to Home and Family Friday!

    Becca

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  19. Jessica,
    Isn't it amazing what you can do with your pc and digital?
    I luv doing digital...
    Thank you so much for joining us
    http://passionatelyartistic.com
    I look forward to seeing you every week.
    Maggie

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  20. What a great gift! Thank you so much, This would be perfect for the Thanksgiving table.

    You are so sweet to put this on here for free! I love your blog!

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  21. You young gals have a genius gene, I'm convinced.
    Brenda

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  22. Oh Sheesh ... I'm sucker for burlap and printing. This just got added to my "I'm officially done with THanksgiving projects list ... hmmm." Love it!

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  23. In response to printing these images smaller, you definitely can, but as they are designed as 8 X 10 inch documents, the ratio wouldn't be the same for a 4X6 or a 5X7 frame. I do sell custom printables so I would be happy to recreate any of these designs for you in smaller sizes ($10 per print) or another idea is to take this printable, print it even smaller than the frame you want to put it in, and "mat" it (as in, glue it on top of) with a coordinating scrapbook paper that you can trim to the exact size of your frame. :)

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  24. That's one of the cutest things I've ever seen. How clever!

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  25. Jessica-
    Thank you for your kind comment. I was shocked when I read it because I read each and every post of yours and you are amazing. I love everything you do! Thanks again for checking me out. Your daughter is soooo cute, by the way. Always looks so happy!

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  26. What a cool idea!! I love it! Going to post about it on my site now, www.simplyawesomeprintables.blogspot.com

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  27. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this! I am really hoping you will make some fun Christmas print-ables. "Keep calm and carol on" come to mind ;)

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  28. I just wanted to say THANK YOU for all the amazing freebies you share with everyone. I'm printing off the "Gather Here with Grateful Hearts" poster right now to frame in my dining room. I appreciate your blog and LOVE it! :-)

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  29. THANK YOU so much! i love this! this is my first visit to your blog but i have a feeling i'm going to be visiting a LOT more often!!

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  30. Hi, Great project! I am currently enjoying your 3 "Keep Calm..." Thanksgiving printables around the house. Thank you for this one too! Malia
    www.yesterdayontuesday.com

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  31. What font did you use to type this digital burlap? I love it. Email me at chbryce@gmail.com

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  32. Great project. You can do so many other things with this, the possibilities are endless! Awesome!

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  33. I love this, thanks for the printable!

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  34. I just printed this out and put it in a brown farmhouse frame I made. P.E.R.F.E.C.T.!! Thank you for your printable!!

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  35. My husband would not be happy if I ruined our printer with burlap...so thank you very much for sharing this! :)

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  36. Thank you Jessica! This will look great in my home, and to echo everyone else - thanks for offering this up for free!

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  37. I love it, Jessica! Thank you so much for sharing these with us for free! You rock girl and I cannot wait to see what you do for Christmas!!!

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  38. You are so smart! I love that you actually considered not have a "perfect" print for the letters.

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  39. Ok, I thought this was the real thing. I may have to print it up and hang it next to your Thanksgiving subway art! GREAT IDEA!

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  40. This is terrific! Thank you for sharing with us!

    Vicki at Rusty Rooster Vintage

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  41. Thanks Jessica! This is SO FUN! I love it!
    I will be featuring it tomorrow on Desire2Create!
    Thanks again!
    www.desire2create.blogspot.com

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  42. LOVE this printable!!! it's awesome... think I need to get another frame to showcase this one off, too!

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  43. I LOVE THIS! This is so fabulous! I found your link through tatertotsandjello! I posted a link of some of my stuff! (i did pieces inspired by disney princesses) I'd love for you to check it out! I'm also doing a giveaway soon for a FREE UNIQUE BAG!!!

    I'd LOVE for you to stop by!
    http://vintagewannabee.blogspot.com/
    Mucho love. Nichelle.

    p.s. i'm your newest follower

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  44. Thank you very much for your generosity in sharing this!

    Kindly, ldh

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  45. This burlap print is AMAZING!! LOVE it.

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  47. This is such a good idea and so beautiful! Thank you for sharing the printable...I'll be using it for the holidays!!

    Michele
    http://www.thehomesteadingapartment.blogspot.com

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  48. Hi Jessica, I love the faux burlap! This looks adorable framed. Thanks so much for joining the Sunday Showcase Party - I greatly appreciate it. I have featured this today - Stop by and grab a featured button if you like. Hope you are enjoying your week. ~ Stephanie Lynn

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  49. Wonderful Idea Jessica. Linking thru The Thrify Home. New Follower and hope you can come visit my lil blog sometime.
    Blessings,
    Denise

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  50. Beautiful, I love the heavy font and the texture of the "paper", nice work!

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  51. Thank you for all these fun printables!! You rock!!

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  52. Thank you! These are great. I can't wait to print them. I hope you make some Christmasy ones! I love your crafty ideas. Take Care!

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  53. LOVE.IT! Already working on my own version!! But, I've got to ask (as I think someone else has too): where did you get the burlap background? I have one in MS Publisher, but it's not nearly as nice looking as yours! Thanks!

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  54. I love your idea and thanks for sharing the print with us. Too cute!

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  55. Love the printable! I featured it on my {FREEday} Friday post!

    Amanda

    frillsandfrolic.blogspot.com

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  56. Thanks so much. My sister-in-law is having the family over for Thanksgiving dinner, and this framed print is going to be my gift for the hostess!!
    Thanks again!!

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  57. This was a burlap background that I already had, and I tweaked it in Photoshop to make it a prettier color. It was kind of dark and ugly when I started with it. :)

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  58. This is such a great project~ thanks for sharing the image!

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  59. I love the name of your blog and this project. Thanks for sharing the artwork. I can't wait to print and frame it!

    Warmly, Michelle

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  60. all I can say is, what did moms do for inspiration before the internet???

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  61. This is really lovely! Thanks for the printable!
    Thanks for linking up to Making It With Allie! I can't wait to see what you have for next week!
    AllieMakes.Blogspot.com

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  62. i already commented to say how much i like this, but i just wanted to stop by again to say i ordered it as a shutterfly print and it came today - LOVE IT!! i'm posting a link on my blog!

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  63. Jessica, I featured a bunch of your Thxgiving stuff today-- it's so fab!
    http://www.yesterdayontuesday.com/2010/11/free-printable-thankful-cards.html

    Malia
    www.yesterdayontuesday.com

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  64. Will you be making one for Christmas? I absoluetly love this!

    thehallfamily@live.com

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  65. Just came over from Domestically Speaking and love your site! I am going to print this next time I have a free coupon for an 8x10 somewhere!

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  66. I am new to all of this - saw your post on the lady's site who printed it on real burlap but i am afraid to run burlap through my printer. How did yo do yours?

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  67. Jessica@CraftilyEverAfterDecember 2, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    It is just a digital image that you can print out, so it looks like burlap but is not burlap at all! :)

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  68. I was trying to get to the digital image of the thanksgiving definition print, but for some reason it is not opening. Have you removed the free printable option, or is the issue with me :)

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  69. I printed out the Thanksgiving Defination. but I would like it with no background so I can print it on Burlap. I tried to type it in word, but could not get it to fit, any suggestions?

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  70. Hi! Are you still selling these prints? The link to your Etsy shop isn't working.

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  71. I too clicked on the link to your Etsy shop, but it's not working. Is there another way to get a printable of the Thanksgiving "burlap" print?

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  72. Hi! I'd like to buy this, but the link isn't working.

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  73. Frame Looking so adorable....love the font,thoughts you choose to made it more precious and wonderful. Inside the frame paper look like jute used in making handicrafts. Can you suggest me that printer who done this fabulous job of font printing.

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