Upcycling DIY home decor, woodworking and Crafts
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If you are looking for budget friendly, DIY window treatment ideas, this week’s 50+ is for you! You will find a variety of beautiful options to dress your windows to suit your taste, without emptying your wallet. No sew, sew, blinds, curtains, valances are all in there. Enjoy!
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of At Home for IZEA. All opinions are 100% mine.
It is already December! Are you ready for holiday entertaining? I have to admit, we are not. We just got the keys to our new Colorado home on Tuesday. We’ve spent the last 6 months in corporate housing, which was basically like a hotel. Bring your clothes and toiletries and get comfy. Moving from Indiana, we got rid of 80% of our belongings, so we are starting fresh! There is a lot to be done in the way of home furnishings and decor around here, which is why I am so grateful to have discovered At Home Christmas Decor and more. Today I am focusing on holiday decor specifically, but that store has it all, and the prices are unbeatable.
When we first looked at this house before landing on a decision, this little nook caught my eye as a place I knew I’d have fun decorating! Think of the potential. It will be my go to spot for showcasing each season and holiday with a themed vignette.
My only complaint about At Home is that I seriously have a hard time narrowing things down with the 15 decorative themes of Christmas Decor.
Snowcapped Scene is my favorite. That is the reindeer I chose for my winter vignette, as well as the candle holder. I love the owls and St. Nicholas figures too. They are a matte, chalky distressed finish with metallic underneath. So pretty!
I couldn’t resist these aged gold bells either. You will find them in the Heaven on Earth themed section, along with other beautiful, gilded gold decor.
Now we get to talk about my favorite finds from this At Home trip! This wreath is so beautiful, and you won’t believe the price! I found mercury glass monogram ornaments for under $3 and displayed one in the center of the wreath, as you can see. The wood background is also from At Home, in their ridiculously huge and wonderful wall decor section. The barrel display table, you ask? Got it there too! I found a small one, seen here, and a larger one which I bought for a side table in our new living room. So cool! I love the combo of wood and rusty, galvanized metal.
I also found the distressed white medallion pictured here, knowing it would complete the scene perfectly!
My next stop? The Tree for Me area, where there are Christmas Trees to fit every style! We are entertaining here soon, and what holiday party is worthwhile absent a Christmas tree? We will be all decorated for the holidays, indoors and out, with the help of At Home. We may not have shower curtains or a coffee table before that happens, but we can get those there too!
Thanks for visiting. Be sure to stop by At Home’s inspiration gallery and let us know your favorite style or piece!
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If you have double deck glass doors, you may be wondering what kind of window treatment works and looks best with them. I ran into the same dilemma in the living room of our new residence. Hanging a rod above the door frame would leave me with curtains hanging in the way every time I opened the door. That is why I decided whatever went up there needed to be contained within each door. I ended up altering regular 84 inch curtains and using tension rods for the perfect solution. Want to see how?
Curtains about 2 times wider than the glass in the door at least 3 inches longer than the glass
Tension rods that fit inside the window (I got 22-36 inch rods at Target for my 24.5 inch wide glass)
Sewing machine or liquid stitch or stitch witchery
Fabric scissors
Iron and ironing board
Measuring tape
Pencil or chalk for marking fabric
Measure the length of the window and cut curtains to 3 inches longer than that length.
Fold 3 inches from the bottom of the curtains back and iron to make a hem (the hem will be at the length of the glass).
Pin in place and sew all the way across the width of the curtain. This doesn’t need to be perfect, or even close, since the curtains will be bunched up around the rod and the seam won’t be visible.
Hang with tension rods in the top and bottom and you are done!
If you don’t want to or can’t use a sewing machine, follow the instructions but use Liquid Stitch or Stitch Witchery to secure.
You can do this with a piece of fabric at least six inches longer than your glass by sewing a 3 inch seam at the top and bottom, instead of using curtains. I just happened to have the curtains on hand.
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Don’t you just love the arrival of spring and summer?! It is especially welcome after a long harsh winter like the one we have endured, and decorating outdoors is a privilege! Today I am sharing over 50 of the best DIY Outdoor LIving Projects from around the creative globe. You will find DIY outdoor furniture, lighting, upcycle projects, decor and more. If you have a stellar project that we missed, send us a link so we can include you. Happy outdoor decorating!
One of my favorite things about the arrival of spring is finally being able to go outdoors and get busy with spray paint projects! The time is here, and today I am sharing with you my favorite DIY spray paint projects from creatives everywhere. You will find DIY curtains, home decor, wearables and more. Be ready to be amazed at what you can do with a little spray paint and inspiration.
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I have been giving you quick, easy crochet patterns here and there, in anticipation of holiday handmade frenzies everywhere. Today I am sharing a collection of over 50 of my favorite crochet gift ideas with free patterns so you can make them yourself!
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Drop cloth painters tarp is a great material for home decor and crafts. It has that natural color and canvas texture, is inexpensive, and easy to paint, sew, stencil and swirl into a host of beautiful creations. I find it to be as appealing in decor as burlap, but much easier to do things to, which is why I lean towards it. Today I will showcase some of my favorites, followed by the complete list of over 50 drop cloth projects to make.
Lucy from Craftberry Bush knows how to drop cloth her way to beautiful white pumpkin decor. Super easy project, with a clean, crisp fall feel.
At Attempting Aloha, see how genius DIY momma Charlie created scrabble tile wall art with drop cloth. I love scrabble as a game, and scrabble tiles as jewelry waiting to happen. I am also a fan of using what you have on hand and the creativity that comes from that necessity. Charlie was determined not to purchase new supplies for this, so she made do, and then some! Her tutorial reminds me that I must try freezer paper transfer. She makes it look super easy.
If only I could afford to fly Donna from Funky Junk Interiors to my home for some renovation. She takes the fact that she doesn’t sew, and turns it into gorgeous, no sew DIY drop cloth curtains. Again, making do leading to amazing design.
One of the first projects that came to mind when starting this round-up was Beckie at Infarrantly Creative’s glittery Christmas ornament pillow DIY. Simply beautiful.
Relax in style with this DIY drop cloth hammock from My Magic Mom. Basic sewing machine skills and the desire to take a nap are needed.
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In these times of economic uncertainty, it is more important than ever to get creative. Instead of throwing something away, it is time to reuse it, recycle it, and make it into something new. That shoe box? A great place to hold your stationary. Those dried up mushrooms? Perfect to make a mushroom stock for cooking. There is almost nothing out there that cannot be turned to a better use. Old bed sheets may seem like they should be thrown away, but that is thinking inside the box. Instead of tossing them, put them to better use. Here are twenty ideas to get you started, but feel free to do something entirely different!
1. It’s almost Halloween so that means you can turn your bed sheets into a costume, one of the oldest, most well recognized costumes out there: Make yourself into a ghost!
Source: www.cafemom.com
2. If a ghost sounds too scary for you, think about creating a toga. Throw a Halloween toga party and invite all your friends! Or throw a toga party any other time of year. Great step-by-step instructions here: http://www.wikihow.com/Make-a-Toga-out-of-a-Bedsheet
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3. Make some aprons for yourself – they are meant to get dirty anyway, so why not use some old bed sheets to make them!
Source: www.craftyminx.com
4. Turn your old bed sheets into curtains for your windows. If you have patterns, use them to get even more creative! Cut out shapes and sew them on. Check out this handy tutorial from Fun Frugal Mom.
http://www.fun-frugal-mom-survival-tips.com/how_to_make_curtains.html
5. Cut up your old bed sheets and use them as cleaning rags. This is doubly good for the environment because it saves the sheets and stops you from using paper towels.
6. Use your sheets to line your pet’s crate – they might be too old for your use, but your dog won’t mind.
7. Store your old sheets in your car trunk so that you will always have them on hand for impromptu picnics!
Source: www.blog.babble.com
8. Use the sheets as drop cloths for your next painting or other messy creative project to protect the floor.
9. Donate your sheets to a local charity. They are probably less picky than you are and won’t mind that they are old as long as they are clean!
10. Save your sheets to use in the winter to cover plants and protect them from frost.
11. Cover furniture in unused rooms in your house. The sheet will protect the furniture from accumulating dust, so you don’t have to keep cleaning it.
12. Turn the old sheet into a tote bag. Use it at the grocery store instead of a plastic disposable one. Check out this helpful tutorial from Craft Stylish.
http://www.craftstylish.com/item/39876/how-to-turn-old-sheets-into-shopping-totes/page/all
13. Build a tent in your living room! Or make it a teepee and teach your kids about Native Americans.
Source: www.thesoho.blogspot.com
14. Transform the bed sheet into a bed skirt!
15. Make a rag rug – it never goes out of fashion to be frugal! My favorite design is this one from the lovely Elizabeth Anne. http://www.elizabethannedesigns.com/living/2009/04/09/craft-braided-rag-rug/
16. Use the sheet for a skirt for your Christmas tree – holiday season is just around the corner after all!
17. If only part of the sheet is damaged and the rest is in good condition, turn it into a pillow case.
18. If your sewing skills are just basic ones, turn the sheet into a new laundry bag – it is one of the easiest sewing projects out there!
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19. Make a new cover for your ironing board. It will make ironing feel less like a chore if your ironing board is covered in a funky new pattern.
20. Use the least faded parts of the sheets to make a cover for a bulletin board. You can still pin anything you want on top of it, but now the background is more fun thank plain old cork.
About the Author: Elena Morgan is a thrifty, DIY mom, committed to making the world a better place through recycling. When she’s not repurposing household items, you can find Elena reviewing bedding, furniture and home décor. Click here see some products she recommends!
I found this adorable skirt fashioned from thrifted lace curtains over at By Wilma. What an adorable, vintage feel. She makes it look super simple to create. Even someone horrified of their sewing machine (myself included) could tackle this project!
What the heck is “Ombre”, anyway? That is what I thought when I first heard the term used in reference to design. As best I can deduce, it comes from the Latin word for “shaded”, and refers to a color gradient. I thought it had to be monochromatic, but it turns out that “ombre” is used to describe all kinds of gradients. The important thing to know is that it is in, whether it be hair, nails, or shower curtains. You cannot go wrong with ombre
Enjoy this colorful list of DIY ombre projects, just in time for spring!
