Burlap is usually associated with potatoes or rug making. And for a long time that pretty much summed up its uses. But recently artists have been making this material pretty and functional in more ways than one. Was anyone else floored by the designs on episode 2 of this season’s Project Runway? Well that’s what sparked the idea to make it a feature material for a blog post. Just check out Amanda’s shop on Etsy called Funkyshique. It features original burlap banners and other handmade goodies, like these painted gift bags and wall pockets below. A fresh look to an old material. Genius!

{images from Funkyshique on Etsy}