Quick and Easy Project Ideas with Jute and Rope
We’re sharing quick and easy project ideas with jute and rope as we team up with some of our favorite creative ladies for the Handcrafted Society Blog Hop.
Yesterday, the littles went back to school, and it made me realize how much I truly love this time of year.
I love hearing how the first day went, watching the outfits come together and picking up fresh school supplies.
I love sitting down with my paper calendar and adding exciting events to our family command center all while planning projects for the upcoming season.
This month’s theme for the Handcrafted Society is project ideas with jute and rope.
So, I thought it would be fun to make tassels to celebrate all things back-to-school!
Tassels are really easy to make because they can be used in so many different ways.
Two of my favorite ways are placed on Days of the Week tags to help keep outfits organized and added as an elegant embellishment on French Country inspired bookmarks.
Quick and easy project ideas with jute and rope…
Quick and Easy Jute and Rope Project Ideas Supplies:
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- Wooden Bookmarks (this kit comes with bookmarks and premade tassels in a variety of colored rope)
- Jute Tassels (great if you don’t have time to make your own. The ones pictured above are long so be sure to keep the length of your project in mind)
- Paint
- Paintbrush
- Wax, optional (a variety of colors to choose from)
- Wax Seal Stamp, optional (mine is a custom stamp but I also love this gorgeous bee and these wax seal stickers are beautiful too)
- Embellishments, optional (stickers, scrapbook paper, gems, etc.)
- Computer, Printer, Printer Paper, Scissors, Graphite Pencil, Ball Point Pen, Paint Pen or Marker (if you want to use the easy transfer method for the Day of the Week Tags)
How to Make a Tassel from Jute or Rope…
- Wrap several strands of jute or rope loosely around your fingers.
- Add a loop to the top to make the tassel easy to hang.
- Wrap a single strand of jute or rope just below the top of the folds multiple times then knot to secure.
- Finally, use caution and care as scissors will be sharp to cut the bottom of the gathered strands.
Days of the Week Tag Steps…
Paint your wooden bookmark in the color of your choice and allow the paint to dry completely.
Next, use your computer and printer to print out the days of the week.
We created these in Word.
Cut around each word using caution and care as scissors will be sharp.
Shade the back of each day of the week with a graphite pencil.
Flip the day of the week back over and carefully place it on the bookmark.
Use a ballpoint pen to trace around each letter.
Then carefully lift the paper.
You should see the outline of your day of the week.
Fill in the letters using a paint pen or marker.
Allow the paint or ink to dry completely.
Next, thread a jute or colored rope tassel in the hole at the top of your bookmark.
Consider using a different colored rope tassel for each day of the week to help make getting ready even easier!
Finally, hang around the neck of a hanger to help keep your outfits organized all week!
French Country Inspired Bookmarks…
If you don’t need to keep your clothes organized throughout the week, you can give the wooden bookmarks shared above a relaxed French Country feel.
Simply, paint your bookmark and allow it to dry completely.
Then using caution and care as wax will be hot, drip wax onto the bookmark.
Place your seal in the middle of the melted wax and press down.
Allow the wax to cool completely.
Thread a jute or rope tassel through the hole in the top of the bookmark and enjoy!
Quick and Easy Project Ideas with Jute and Rope…
What we love about project ideas with jute and rope is just how simple they are to create.
Firstly, they can be easily customized and gifted depending on the recipient’s age and interest.
Secondly, they work well with any color jute or rope.
Thirdly, they don’t take very long to create, which makes them perfect for seasonal crafting and cozy weekends.
Other Handcrafted Society Project Ideas Using Jute and Rope to Explore…
For more quick and easy project ideas using jute and rope be sure to check out what the rest of the ladies of the Handcrafted Society are sharing:
Until next time, I’ll see you on Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.
Many blessings,
CoCo
CoCo I love this. I never worked with a wax seal. Now I may think about how to use one. Having a custom one with the goat is perfect.
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Thank you so much, Cindy! I usually use the seals on envelopes so it was fun to try it on a bookmark. It can be a little messy but it definitely makes for a creative gift idea if you need one. Big hugs, CoCo
All of these ideas are adorable! I’m always amazed at your creativity!
That’s really kind of you to say, Susan. I’ve really been struggling to come up with creative ideas lately because our life has changed so much. We no longer have the need or the extra space for big projects or makeovers so it’s been tough. Thankfully, there’s always something to organize! Big hugs, CoCo
Hi CoCo! These jute tassels are so versatile, but you know how much I love home organization, so the idea of making days of the week tags to organize outfits is genius! I wish I would have known about this when my boys were young! And I love the goat stamp you put on your bookmark! So fabulous!!
Thank you bunches, Donna! Using these simple tags have been such a game changer already. We use them to organize outfits but honestly you could use a similar idea for so many other things like closets and keeping sports gear organized too. The goat stamp has been one of my all time favorite gifts because it was such a thoughtful one. I normally use it for letters but it can also be used in a lot of different ways. Hope you’ve had an amazing summer, CoCo
Hi, CoCo!
Such a cute idea!!! Love the idea of hanging them on clothing hangers for a certain day. Hope you are well!
Thank you so much, Rachel! Our mornings can be filled with drama at times so it’s nice to have everything organized in advance. These tags and tassels were super easy to make and they help keep things organized without feeling too elementary which is important when you’re grown 🙂
Love this, CoCo!! Such fun ways to kick off the start of school!
I really appreciate it, Kim, thanks so much! Hugs, CoCo
I love how your mind works CoCo, and you always come up with the smartest ideas! My mom was all about wardrobe planning, and your cute tags make it so easy! By the way, I’m completely smitten with your goat wax stamp, and I’m going to look for one with a thistle. 😊 Thanks for the inspiration my friend!
You are too kind, Michelle! Our mornings can definitely get bananas so I try to make as few decisions as possible and as many as I can ahead of time 😉 A thistle stamp would be so cool. This was a gift so I’m not sure where it’s from but Etsy probably has all kinds of stamps like these to choose from. Sending you lots of hugs and hoping your transition to fall is filled with all good things, CoCo PS: I’m pretty sure your mom and I could have been friends
CoCo, I am all about quick and easy projects with a busy schedule. These tags for wardrobe are wonderful. And, I love your bookmaker with the wax seal. It’s so lovely with your little goat.
Omgoodness, the jute tassels are the cutest!! I would put these on so many things!
Organization, gifting, gift tags and/or bookmarks. What a great idea generator you’ve provided here – so much versatility. Thank you for the inspiration.
Wow! These are so cute! I love that you can personalize both the look and the function of the tags. I wish I had days of the week tags for my daughters when they were little. Such a great idea! And I always love anything with a wax seal. Adorable! Pinned~. ~Missy
Hi CoCo – Your wax seal stamp is fabulous! Love the color of the wax. So smart and practical to combine making tassels from twine with organizing! When I was about 7 – I always had outfits for every day of the week. Reading your post – I am thinking about doing this again. As always, I love your combination of creativity combined with a suggestion on how to successfully organize our lives.