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DIY Faux Feed Sack

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Things you’ll need:
Burlap Sack
Masking Tape
Stencil or other creamy paint
Scrap paper
Stencil brush

Things to do:
1. Eyeball or measure the edge of the sack and lay down strips of tape to create open spaces for the stripes.
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2. Smooth the tape down well.
3. Insert the paper into the bag to prevent the paint from seeping through.
4. Load your paintbrush and, with a tapping motion, dab paint along the voids between the tape. Peel off the tape and allow the paint to dry.
5. Lay down the second set of tape strips to create another layer of stripes.
6. Paint as before.
7. Peel off tape and allow the paint to dry.
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Working with Grommets

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Grommets are one of those basics of crafts that everyone should know, and they really are simple once you have the right equipment.

Things you’ll need:
Grommet pieces
Grommet kit
Hammer

Things to do:
1. Using the cutting tool that came with the kit, punch a hole through the fabric layers in the spot where you want the grommet using the backer to protect your work surface.
2. Slip the male side of the grommet pieces through the hole from the back side and put the female grommet piece over the male side on the front of the fabric.
3. Place the layers onto the metal base and slip the driver into the hole. Tap firmly on the end of the driver firmly until the grommet pieces bend back onto themselves.

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