Chalkboard Projects :Easy Ideas

Liven up your living quarters with these sophisticated yet simple chalkboard paint projects.<br />I hope you like it .. Enjoy  !!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjD7K2o7ZqHWCk791UhyphenhyphenSkcIBJl2yQGSp7E93l59P1WUueJEER52x4iaecnZ6VIKxrj_BPPnrr0-27XlnUXyRvKpUXYmQJzkFnfwlMhv_CF4IOmLlPMsryUnyOYF8D8Qk5XJndDaS/s640/Chalkboard-Projects-ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Name Frame</span></b></span></div><br /> Upcycle a plain wooden photo frame with chalkboard paint. Prime the frame, then paint on a coat of chalkboard paint (Krylon and Rust-Oleum both have great color options). Let dry. Use chalk to update the caption as you change the photo.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimfpaPUL6dpXE_9EhHo5wyZrk_RDvxyeGnlEjDP8rJv-Tex4ihFY-9TsYq-MHn-gcxhqlkUNvIiMJA7YD7YE25H6dL0uMx7j2H-C3jm7TQl1o2SbirBRGSjPBVaS9gtoc3uVf58BCV/s640/Chalkboard-Projects-ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Chalk Magnet</span> </b></span></div><br />Vintage mirrors with great shapes abound at flea markets. Score one for a few dollars, then transform it into a sophisticated message center. Remove the mirror from its frame, or use painter's tape to cover the frame. Spray several coats of magnetic spray paint on the mirror. Let dry between each coat. Then apply a layer of chalkboard paint and let dry.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOaQ2lwP9RTj8OkiiUZBRgtb8cTYMnu7QlP1rgAX3bJt0SGWWx2rD1zgHuQ5WAwR5Cdajtct3R3SdYZiyhYCKDlngM2FdKztG48EXYlPoWdmDKKUYHuPYr80Oxxns1LOIsq2tVOxfR/s640/Chalkboard-Projects-ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">On Tray</span></b></span></div><br />Up the elegance factor at your dinner party or wedding table by converting a vintage platter into a beautiful menu display. Trace the oval base of your platter onto a thick piece of paper. Cut out the oval and center it on top of the platter, then trace an oval guide for the paint. (If the platter has a central oval edge, you have a built-in guideline.) Use a steady hand and a small brush to stroke chalkboard paint inside the edges of the guideline. Roll the center with chalkboard paint using a small smooth-surface foam roller.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGZ_oHXGvwbWJQNAs_RX01aW_H_gSz4UvCJSpjOxwv68KxgJGc9sT88QerH17H2lNDfgh9ghb_i3gQLfjhSOcIRi1UghFQSZfc9tNVwugPgZ4zhu_Xx0z6cvManTcRkdZro0xdbN8/s640/Chalkboard-Projects-ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Vanity Lesson</span></b></span></div><br />Turn an old medicine cabinet into a sweet spot for lists and notes. First, remove the mirror or inner panel. (If you can't remove the mirror or panel, cute a piece of chipboard to fit.) Paint the mirror or your chipboard piece with two coats of chalkboard paint, allowing each coat to dry between applications. Tip: If you use a mirror, prime the surface first. Pop the mirror back in, or use Krazy Glue to secure the chipboard cutout in place. Use chalk to spell out the day's duties.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2mo3n2GdselR0m6yUOdYorC9_-ZR-XccFj2FQkf5i7k80p6TEwwh-DDMg623Zx32JZ8rPZE9j4F7rXgABdqvT5JGmyNgMLmh0TTEDybp0yJu08nc5DerG97igBgQFyKKIjXkOq_O9/s640/Chalkboard-Projects-ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Scheduling Pains</span></b></span></div><br />Transform a six-panel window into a home office calendar to ease your planning pains. Each day of the workweek is assigned a frame, and the sixth makes room for extra notes or magnets. Tape off the wooden frame with painter's tape. To make your calendar magnetic, spray several coats of magnetic spray paint on the front of the glass, allowing each coat to dry between applications. Then paint each pane with chalkboard paint using a paintbrush to edge and a small foam roller for smooth surfaces.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicHaFK3bamFvfkeGL8fR2nXjlonHl_C70db62O44PAEkxKMk2JP7lm-_TUjDTlDpO6_xLMToNYj3Vm-RBrPhZuu-lOyKyiKMkvBxK3gnmJDKiMTHZ72LqmacJVBc8OsH07IksVHRv9/s640/Chalkboard-Projects-ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Clever Containers</span></b></span></div><br />Add a little erasable oomph to your kitchen canisters with repositionable vinyl stickers that accept chalk marks (check <i>dickblick.com</i> and <i>wallies.com</i> for colorful options). Use a punch to cut out the labels. Remove the paper backing and position the label on the glass or wooden canister. The labels are easy to rechalk as you change their contents.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHCHhEAV4QGR08qnhBntwf-W1GJAXskyE8oBzTVA3xmF2hqRtiY6QEZWkrWLhBA7WZFGmZGMzx3OHNuQ20pnLDOtoWgjkUIOmSunwAERapXjwISOlM6oT81JdTnzVenuew3QOYWj3/s640/Chalkboard-Projects-ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Mix it Up</span></b></span></div><br />You can find chalkboard paint at almost any crafts or art store or home center. But if you're longing for a hue that's not available on store shelves, concoct your own. To create your own custom color of chalk-ready paint, simply combine 1 cup latex paint in your desired shade with 2 tablespoons of unsanded tile grout. Use a paint stirrer to mix. During application, gently sand the dry layers of paint between coats with 150-grit sandpaper. Apply several coats for best color.

Chalkboard Projects :Easy Ideas

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Easy and Fast Home Decorating Projects Under $20

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">These improvements may not cost a lot, but they'll make a big difference in how your home functions. Complete one or more of these projects this weekend. <br /><br />You'll love these ideas to try in 2014! I hope you find these ideas useful and inspiring to you .... Enjoy it !!!!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLrY_Wo0lih78HZf2-XIzaTbpJWf17iA-XE3Zt2YFscH5mOTh96oL20rdfQxK0SjhL4nvPrY5E84CrjeznTj1se32gAx7dZ5WvL5u1kvHUpEooTppPoUekXj02kf4ynxRb4XXzMTUcxr5I/s1600/Easy-Fast-Home-Decorating-Projects-Under-$20.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Replace a Window Treatment : </b>Has the window shade above your kitchen sink been marred by repeated exposure to splashes and cooking liquids? Replace a stained window covering with an inexpensive fabric treatment and see your kitchen in a whole new light.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR0fq6_IvC0zVSgYJWkBK_PE4aAX6jj4MEjB_v_cBkZAzOPbzVaZS14UDeBaMYADpsIUoy01TFoDkkW98or_RQkUltmdiC0H02OG9UD_68DnQ2Z0MZROm0DxjlMB9FMin8HkyPIHJMKTEW/s1600/Easy-Fast-Home-Decorating-Projects-Under-$20-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Tackle Trimwork : </b>You might not be able to install new trimwork in your home for $20, but you can make improvements to what you already have. Replace mismatched, missing, or damaged moldings, end caps, quarter rounds, or baseboard. Curved areas might require a special piece or trim made of an alternate material.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJl3YzDlyTKRdmqQDETWlHyYxkibXeRKYqHMZlBfpNIyKiioB9G70E9juBrqhIuNatRxDaHGwYiJWqEX3Xy_6PIgnLhdNNBd0nGAuXhlBdlA70ycWy9S7W2a9U1FcTIqE7mzEIHOgTiWC4/s1600/Easy-Fast-Home-Decorating-Projects-Under-$20-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Organize the Entry : </b>Keep dirt and mud contained with a boot tray near your home's entryway. Buy one that's easy to clean, or create your own from a jelly roll pan. If storage space is limited, tuck the tray beneath a slim console table.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLLy_XqJ2xDj4wu-vhhQCANMDUImezozTRAbYgT2Zc4XRe1_0DK0Ff1EG32qt_8nfnFzc3LYs7f9r6B2jjCagIuV0chebXe3DKhr5Yk1Mqjtz9i20WPmtfLCRdy5b_HR2e3QFI3cw9aFRY/s1600/Easy-Fast-Home-Decorating-Projects-Under-$20-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Replace Switchplates : </b>Replace a plastic switchplate with a wood, metal, or ceramic cover to make a visual statement. Some switchplates are even textured to blend in with marble, tile, or stone surfaces. Do this for light switches, electrical outlets, and phone and cable jacks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIW6mgk8UMmGvyTjwW3Tta28nIaArd184bHKvXsm2L-w2Ky-KM5UqyccwOI8v4us9bSUVGVcAfDpiwonMaoaFzSyDiDHKX41_MPp1GqW3Cw59mvGz-OChPAywnyAxVi3Sqc1z88x_kcSXk/s1600/Easy-Fast-Home-Decorating-Projects-Under-$20-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Update with Paint : </b>Breathe new life into an old piece of furniture with a fresh coat of paint. For wood pieces, remove dirt or wax buildup with a household cleaner and rinse. Sand rough areas and wipe away dust. Apply two coats of stain-blocking primer and allow it to dry between coats. Roll or brush on two coats of latex paint in the direction of the wood grain, and use a brush to finish the surface with smooth strokes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEif-2w5tzh4HC6vc716KM1jQE_ULRSPrSvR5NMcNhTLHaMLRCOIMeB1Aj0O4DKoVFgzCjTn8l4vWr-c6rB8JAE6Hnu_UxsoNSkGvfKfNUSzb2_EZFvXTDHlWjmQbjyoRhqxkYH5Oo88qRXo/s1600/Easy-Fast-Home-Decorating-Projects-Under-$20-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Spruce Up Shelves : </b>Give shelves a charming and cohesive look with an exciting backdrop by applying contact paper, scrapbook paper, or fabric to the back of a bookshelf. If you don't want to commit to a particular design or color scheme, measure the bookshelf's back panel and mount the background material on poster board, cut to the size of each shelf. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="550" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2D99HZpc5N00RrWAGrhrTpihPEXq5fUzsZ2xNO9NKN6KzmBNl4ZtvIg9tZU0WCl47HRwymfS-RLqX_rDE86QW9cwscZeggbdCwB8UfOZVVfK5qAaYt1VuNUcs_weYjdfkCpVlToOS3FK2/s1600/Easy-Fast-Home-Decorating-Projects-Under-$20-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Get Stylish Underfoot : </b>Try your hand at a fun paint technique and update tired flooring with a custom rug. Using a vinyl floor remnant and paint, you can create a fun, personalized focal point. Varying the stripe widths creates a cool, casual look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4nssdWoTDhOoQFf47_boNVlNYM-LE6-vJWyj3FxCHKQIWknCe2otXymanS2BoNG8Uu4G0YSPaN4olkofIoFRElwtfM5uugbZlCjVgnkjNIRXwYJZJM9AaM32_94iw03pAujoVCPa06G5s/s1600/Easy-Fast-Home-Decorating-Projects-Under-$20-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add a Divider : </b>Drawer and cabinet dividers are a must when it comes to keeping kitchen tools in their respective places. Secure a wire rack inside a cabinet to provide sturdy storage for cookie sheets, muffin tins, and cooling racks. Some units match your kitchen cabinetry design for a completely integrated and customized look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5iQrPS31EfP3BzgiW-TKz4DNcpVcby2Tb0Uzu-LJyQCOWLJofi1hzJQZfLvspzC7PbnyDkYyYspnSzvtCvrJtp2NuDp6meESESnpJBGYjRH4nkZADu6ZrrSfTocwzs7rbBveOUnXoRXvb/s1600/Easy-Fast-Home-Decorating-Projects-Under-$20-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Step Up Storage : </b>Plastic bins are a versatile and inexpensive way to restore order in almost every in home trouble spot. Using clear bins for storage in a garage or for a closet gift-wrap station, for example, is an easy way to take inventory and identify items at a glance. Use labels to ensure everything stays tidy and easy to access.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeS65-VIW7MDRKXnU57j_hvsqNKEl6TxKDwux0tDNCEnLmhtBCTTjJQc37JiZx62S6IRj4LdJlOukhYCWqWwf6U_O-HwtLQpuaIArE3hnGmnte3oU7oyXypS2FS4z2k7cHsQtajOD-PCzh/s1600/Easy-Fast-Home-Decorating-Projects-Under-$20-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Improve Air Flow : </b>Swap out a standard floor grate with a more impressive and possibly more efficient wood or metal register grille. An inferior grate might not channel air in the best direction for optimum flow.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwDabeZnIgkZUBFa62J8w9G9Z58ostYLvDPSTQd8JOsB0_-v0WNAm4ZLikbFai2hTWki6HzW8ycG_eqK7vIZDHzOQ2GvH1GZazpTGw1CDMXcudruupTUTu8845ssCrf_PMbIgybgkjhz_9/s1600/Easy-Fast-Home-Decorating-Projects-Under-$20-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Designate a Drop Spot : </b>Enhance the style and storage of your entryway with a designated place for important drop-zone items. Create a mini hang up station for house keys and outgoing mail on the back of a cabinet door. Use magnetic strips, Peg Board, or an old ceiling tin and add hooks to store items in one convenient location near the door.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu0tNRdc93KUd72-ruwB-TFssk97pMG4L2IrGCNTE-Tg3UnFKH2G9ykXpKwqnXSxI1DBAYWHlT7aRRRSZNh2BQM6hlRqKvLpAx50LWb_d0mJXayNMlz2z5maM0X7eKPMgPePQseY-vL3fM/s1600/Easy-Fast-Home-Decorating-Projects-Under-$20-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Put Towels and Robes Within Reach : </b>Bid floor puddles good-bye by keeping after-bath accessories within reach. Add a towel bar or robe hook near your shower or bathtub, or move the one you already have to make it more accessible. Find bars or hooks that match or complement existing hardware in your bathroom.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBiRU4lDdQTN3kkaAf6dRPUpoy-HJJjoBF0OVD8IDDT_RrKv6r2m0HluvMdtSiJykZFinTXB_M7t2C3HJrS38SfF_7Ncgp5j2H6y14GQzc_gX4WRkk4yQ4Kl1XqfFbsbkRw7x9Owwj8oyT/s1600/Easy-Fast-Home-Decorating-Projects-Under-$20-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Streamline Under the Sink : </b>Ease cleanup and eliminate the clutter of freestanding bottles with an over the door wire organizer. This slim solution maximizes undersink space while keeping kitchen essentials within easy reach.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaah7NNkEKqp24XsrbC9FpuOb5RAMaa_xLpnuyXrnz_rki6kb-zHbkpmc-XVsa5fNN-vyvAbKcnHswR7MUZjGluTe7v0F0cX6-AL1gFqlXQ8QbhdtBznUMHXoircYEgSFgVSILVagjeUBg/s1600/Easy-Fast-Home-Decorating-Projects-Under-$20-14.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Add Hanging Storage : </b>Free up valuable floor space in your basement, garage, or entryway with hanging storage. Seasonal items, such as bikes and sleds, are difficult to store and take up lots of space. Add hooks to an unused wall or ceiling area and discover space you didn't know you had.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_R_8gwWNXDkvmwz7cKZk2GwaR7rIxCYDLGIYgfnlZXdaMZ9CleaDT0XGlIUX_jFe_bXqFw6OKjpt2G9LHARMAT-v9hwlCyCI1IZiDqlVzagmbGZMv3SIjLx0tqiEEzMvdQTMQpBK5ZyCk/s1600/Easy-Fast-Home-Decorating-Projects-Under-$20-15.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Revive Outdoor Furniture : </b>Capture the feeling of a sunny summer day with colorful outdoor furniture. In less than a weekend, you can give outdoor furniture a color makeover with paint. Find a set of inexpensive deck chairs, or recoat faded, chipped, and drab looking outdoor furniture. Many deck and siding paints come in a variety of colors and finishes. Choose a paint that can endure weather and temperature extremes, as well as UV rays.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

Easy and Fast Home Decorating Projects Under $20

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Chalkboard Projects :Easy Ideas

Liven up your living quarters with these sophisticated yet simple chalkboard paint projects.<br />I hope you like it .. Enjoy  !!<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjjD7K2o7ZqHWCk791UhyphenhyphenSkcIBJl2yQGSp7E93l59P1WUueJEER52x4iaecnZ6VIKxrj_BPPnrr0-27XlnUXyRvKpUXYmQJzkFnfwlMhv_CF4IOmLlPMsryUnyOYF8D8Qk5XJndDaS/s640/Chalkboard-Projects-ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Name Frame</span></b></span></div><br /> Upcycle a plain wooden photo frame with chalkboard paint. Prime the frame, then paint on a coat of chalkboard paint (Krylon and Rust-Oleum both have great color options). Let dry. Use chalk to update the caption as you change the photo.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEimfpaPUL6dpXE_9EhHo5wyZrk_RDvxyeGnlEjDP8rJv-Tex4ihFY-9TsYq-MHn-gcxhqlkUNvIiMJA7YD7YE25H6dL0uMx7j2H-C3jm7TQl1o2SbirBRGSjPBVaS9gtoc3uVf58BCV/s640/Chalkboard-Projects-ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Chalk Magnet</span> </b></span></div><br />Vintage mirrors with great shapes abound at flea markets. Score one for a few dollars, then transform it into a sophisticated message center. Remove the mirror from its frame, or use painter's tape to cover the frame. Spray several coats of magnetic spray paint on the mirror. Let dry between each coat. Then apply a layer of chalkboard paint and let dry.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOaQ2lwP9RTj8OkiiUZBRgtb8cTYMnu7QlP1rgAX3bJt0SGWWx2rD1zgHuQ5WAwR5Cdajtct3R3SdYZiyhYCKDlngM2FdKztG48EXYlPoWdmDKKUYHuPYr80Oxxns1LOIsq2tVOxfR/s640/Chalkboard-Projects-ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">On Tray</span></b></span></div><br />Up the elegance factor at your dinner party or wedding table by converting a vintage platter into a beautiful menu display. Trace the oval base of your platter onto a thick piece of paper. Cut out the oval and center it on top of the platter, then trace an oval guide for the paint. (If the platter has a central oval edge, you have a built-in guideline.) Use a steady hand and a small brush to stroke chalkboard paint inside the edges of the guideline. Roll the center with chalkboard paint using a small smooth-surface foam roller.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKGZ_oHXGvwbWJQNAs_RX01aW_H_gSz4UvCJSpjOxwv68KxgJGc9sT88QerH17H2lNDfgh9ghb_i3gQLfjhSOcIRi1UghFQSZfc9tNVwugPgZ4zhu_Xx0z6cvManTcRkdZro0xdbN8/s640/Chalkboard-Projects-ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Vanity Lesson</span></b></span></div><br />Turn an old medicine cabinet into a sweet spot for lists and notes. First, remove the mirror or inner panel. (If you can't remove the mirror or panel, cute a piece of chipboard to fit.) Paint the mirror or your chipboard piece with two coats of chalkboard paint, allowing each coat to dry between applications. Tip: If you use a mirror, prime the surface first. Pop the mirror back in, or use Krazy Glue to secure the chipboard cutout in place. Use chalk to spell out the day's duties.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2mo3n2GdselR0m6yUOdYorC9_-ZR-XccFj2FQkf5i7k80p6TEwwh-DDMg623Zx32JZ8rPZE9j4F7rXgABdqvT5JGmyNgMLmh0TTEDybp0yJu08nc5DerG97igBgQFyKKIjXkOq_O9/s640/Chalkboard-Projects-ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Scheduling Pains</span></b></span></div><br />Transform a six-panel window into a home office calendar to ease your planning pains. Each day of the workweek is assigned a frame, and the sixth makes room for extra notes or magnets. Tape off the wooden frame with painter's tape. To make your calendar magnetic, spray several coats of magnetic spray paint on the front of the glass, allowing each coat to dry between applications. Then paint each pane with chalkboard paint using a paintbrush to edge and a small foam roller for smooth surfaces.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicHaFK3bamFvfkeGL8fR2nXjlonHl_C70db62O44PAEkxKMk2JP7lm-_TUjDTlDpO6_xLMToNYj3Vm-RBrPhZuu-lOyKyiKMkvBxK3gnmJDKiMTHZ72LqmacJVBc8OsH07IksVHRv9/s640/Chalkboard-Projects-ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Clever Containers</span></b></span></div><br />Add a little erasable oomph to your kitchen canisters with repositionable vinyl stickers that accept chalk marks (check <i>dickblick.com</i> and <i>wallies.com</i> for colorful options). Use a punch to cut out the labels. Remove the paper backing and position the label on the glass or wooden canister. The labels are easy to rechalk as you change their contents.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYHCHhEAV4QGR08qnhBntwf-W1GJAXskyE8oBzTVA3xmF2hqRtiY6QEZWkrWLhBA7WZFGmZGMzx3OHNuQ20pnLDOtoWgjkUIOmSunwAERapXjwISOlM6oT81JdTnzVenuew3QOYWj3/s640/Chalkboard-Projects-ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><br /><div style="color: orange; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="heading2">Mix it Up</span></b></span></div><br />You can find chalkboard paint at almost any crafts or art store or home center. But if you're longing for a hue that's not available on store shelves, concoct your own. To create your own custom color of chalk-ready paint, simply combine 1 cup latex paint in your desired shade with 2 tablespoons of unsanded tile grout. Use a paint stirrer to mix. During application, gently sand the dry layers of paint between coats with 150-grit sandpaper. Apply several coats for best color.

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2014 DIY Fast and Easy Home Decorating Projects Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">These easy crafts and decor projects will give your home standout style.<br /><br />You'll love these ideas to try in 2014! I hope you find these ideas useful and inspiring to you .... Enjoy it !!!! <br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7Gm713lLhQjqlt_lfU8iyzg8QCSJWk-U26n5G3-X_3lpezAueqf_2FbREa7AP04KMGRWl9tfJ1OA_BT2sbsCLdU_wY1m8bPgnbZFrQE8ktwR6Kb9Anl33Qc4O_U-CxvFRDxoGfNkU93II/s1600/2014-Fast-and-Easy-Home-Decorating-Projects-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Framed Up : </b>Even if the art inside a frame isn't your style, a pretty frame is still a secondhand score. Round up a series of pretty frames, remove the art, spray paint them in a unifying color scheme, and arrange them on a wall.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiayS0BftkXsqiTmazDhkbPnIBxVNN6kD6pdS3PbcDC-Pp816NDrkvVXvrWQmgE9KWF3z8aYHRle3od1kv2yJUjCJIft-0y1rR1sd7Wfyts-KlB82aXMqIdyYg8GbH6MP8txTXxYN0que3T/s1600/2014-Fast-and-Easy-Home-Decorating-Projects-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Painted Vases : </b>While one paint color is good, two are even better. Add in some glitter and you have a knock-out DIY project. Paint the outside of jars and glass containers with two coats of clay paint. We mixed several shades of pink with white to create a range of hues. For a touch of glam, mask off the top of the jar with painter's tape and cover the bottom with glitter spray paint.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEo0s2AFAfCZPELYvvC1V8_jjO5DdQDcX4T1-l6gszZpq8fI0yLb76Xlteq-uSewrNHF0Ojhi8MWASdSUvIs3fkUlMeSvlGyYMFbuguqVJSaPQMmQsApDsPI4D9iihhHAWQ6KrGia0D36c/s1600/2014-Fast-and-Easy-Home-Decorating-Projects-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Be-Ribboned Lampshade : </b>DIY projects don't come any easier than this. Cut ribbons to fit around a lampshade and tie the ends in a knot to secure. For extra stability, secure the ribbons with a few dots of hot glue.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7KDm1ILmu3rRAIaWMMSxhlz3oZ9zSRoY22yxSFt8O-vzZWPQtZRzz2ZnQYt2JNMTg3B6-AdLLhRdXy0biUCQa5Z6KEpMGBYpzhm56Q5Vbw7MrjC8gj1KxvrXDSv6LswO3Gqv2piqZuJT8/s1600/2014-Fast-and-Easy-Home-Decorating-Projects-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Lace-Patterned Vase : </b>Try a reversed pattern for something a little different. Wrap a wide scrap of lace around a clear glass vase to create this reversed effect. Use spray adhesive to affix the lace to the glass, then spray the glass evenly with white spray paint. Let it dry, the remove the lace to reveal the see through pattern.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHAXWx5mJkz3gf-z-Fnla678ykh3DGkde2uv-aoiGPtG-kOX2Oqd_wrUPBH3oTBGGHrMjxY8j0b7EceGWlcJrkjxilZDUKbcdbxLxEW7SL-RpeoQvCVGBQjYq9JSEB1XUZfg2HHRh0B8JR/s1600/2014-Fast-and-Easy-Home-Decorating-Projects-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Pretty Table Runner : </b>Pink and orange are great for a warm, romantic look. Cover a bright table runner with a sheer sari to tone down the design.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLyFNF2LhgPW4UPGXfE0pgzHqVgoEI7p-vQV9PEAN_DOTQcb8LWXJ35LrSsImkxhX5rAuZYMXmRKCOsjFkesMkG-lnWEbg_D0hkZZo_V394l3IwnVOA2-oFpa-yhEwbv0fYOE9S0Q7Tvq_/s1600/2014-Fast-and-Easy-Home-Decorating-Projects-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Doodled Teapot : </b>Dress up a plain teapot by doodling on designs. Draw your doodle on white paper and cut the piece of paper down to size (so that you can lay it over the item you'll be tracing the design onto). Cut a piece of transfer paper slightly larger than the area to be doodled, and tape it to the surface. Tape the pattern over the transfer paper. Using a pencil, firmly trace the pattern lines to transfer the design to the surface. Remove the pattern and the transfer paper. Using a paint pen, trace the lines and let dry. Cure the paint by baking the piece in the oven, following the manufacturer's instructions.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrFxzXA4dVuQylWaAmpfcBFEzv-3D26WFD41-jkW3Ojb8Rm2R0LiOe_Um3cGmzywBI6zAmxf3-BDuyas-Ut0bgBbl_oGh-Nrst5tsd_V4bQyrMiwKYlwr2a7524cKkw76Uo9WZlwX_GMo0/s1600/2014-Fast-and-Easy-Home-Decorating-Projects-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Table Skirt : </b>Hide the base of an old side table with a fabric skirt. Cut a piece of fabric to the diameter and height of the table, leaving extra for a hem allowance. Hem the fabric. Use hook-and-eye tape to attach the hemmed fabric to the edge of the table.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_cZs7rZxEdyhC8r2SQuMrrANV210a_Im-dM4q3Q0rpvu9PrG7ypoAx7pnV7L1V82c7DPoH5kRsjUAB27TsQeTUjujIu0Flh_qUpkT8BAFU20x5Zy4xy45psWb-nUJnrUSZErfttSGWWaK/s1600/2014-Fast-and-Easy-Home-Decorating-Projects-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Picture Frame to Serving Tray : </b>Reuse an old picture frame as a practical serving tray. Remove the glass of a large frame. Paint the frame in your desired color. Attach drawer pulls to the short sides of the frame. Insert the glass with a piece of pretty fabric or decorative paper behind it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ3YbG2mNz8fjOPdSW6yyLVJemxEGbr_txbLWe5o35meWOY1qaqVNRwe8Xj0moedspgWDtcl438TZ5-sVD4qBO4lad9aF2jQw9bD-Fq8-wtDLzMurL-rRWeqJ0V0BHXWyIhynXAuWt1GCI/s1600/2014-Fast-and-Easy-Home-Decorating-Projects-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Decoupage Design Tabletop : </b>Decoupage a lovely design on a thrift store table. Paint the table with two coats of metallic paint. Cover with metallic glaze for extra shine. Let dry. Cut a scrap of wallpaper to cover the tabletop. Coat the top with decoupage glue. Position the paper, pressing carefully to remove any air bubbles. Cover with multiple layers of glue. Let each coat dry before applying the next. Finish with a spray sealant.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0BnJ_5qn46DiIXSwDUol0sSgjrXi56xyYq7nltM5_v3BtK1Gwx4iligssBF5nuSM2Opn0DO4250XAgQNpnizBEm4U6EuOfCVf6hOiDFA4r0SJ4P8ABcdYFk6-91guhDtfLStkd3A1e97C/s1600/2014-Fast-and-Easy-Home-Decorating-Projects-Ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Fireplace Screen : </b>Create an easy screen to mask your fireplace or any space when it's not in use. This bold geometric print pops in front of the white fireplace and mantel.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Here's how to make it:</b> Cut four pieces of 1/2-inch-thick particleboard to your desired size. (The screen's size depends on what you want it to cover. This fireplace is 32 inches wide; the screen is made from four 12x36-inch boards, which came precut from a home improvement store). Use interior latex paint to coat the boards in a color that complements your wallpaper (here, black). Cut strips of wallpaper 2 inches wider and longer than the particleboard. Apply a light layer of spray adhesive to one side of the board and to the back of the wallpaper. Press the adhesive side of the paper onto the adhesive side of the board. Start at the top middle and work your way down, smoothing air bubbles as you go. Wrap the excess around to the back and secure. Repeat for the other boards. Let the boards dry. Use superglue to affix small hinges to connect the boards on the painted side. Move the screen before you start a fire; this screen is for decorative purposes only.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiksHqMA_lDEWzoiosA7a2c8REbec4H3lC7yfhwMgCvg8bG7Lmi9Z8cpDPS68dfGjinc44rX95cT_NBhwtIZ1D95yo6xdNMPqc9HhfOyTyTQmuXJCijxEGxzPtKJSKTZ8IDIf_QH6vKtadz/s1600/2014-Fast-and-Easy-Home-Decorating-Projects-Ideas-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Patchwork Shower Curtain : </b>Brighten early mornings with warm colors in a pieced-together shower curtain. Make this uncomplicated project for the bathroom.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLdMFEMXb1ZBtxsE-0V8_ZW61wXoGhFFiOk3Ea6G52xufkIEa0vyh3W0A_gSPp16Oh_uUo0ALDLIN8172fY2n3FSA9QwAI8HQmvOFl1j2du8xI3M2LVuBlCnburSAX2QRSB_EhZgd1R7iP/s1600/2014-Fast-and-Easy-Home-Decorating-Projects-Ideas-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Floral Stenciled Dresser : </b>Nondescript wood dressers can often be found for rock-bottom prices at garage sales. To give them a dose of character and contemporary style, cover the top in color and embellish the fronts with stencils. Removing drawers in favor of lined and labeled baskets is another easy way to add color and charm.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJHTSIBnoYOLoH3bAHs9VvMZZ48_sIalXUuSBjUYCe-cigdcb0ujvk3gyLiRqYnhE3vitbrmOE2CgRJIQWiB5CHQflsWIlshpqFIoXu6ORmJAGaEOcAnvXeWelMGHJ-Scuon37xrtGkWzz/s1600/2014-Fast-and-Easy-Home-Decorating-Projects-Ideas-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>Stylish Hand Towels : </b>Make plain hand towels stylish. Embroider fabric dots on the front. Or, add a hemmed border along the bottom. Topstitch ribbon over the seam.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

2014 DIY Fast and Easy Home Decorating Projects Ideas

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2014 Cheap and Easy Window Treatment Projects Ideas

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">If you have bare windows, we have plenty of quick,cheap, easy, and affordable solutions to get you covered.<br /><br /> You'll love these ideas to try in 2014! I hope you find these ideas useful and inspiring to you .... Enjoy it !!!! <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNMar3ZVbkQs-pmLK5wlOtaaUAe7r1oVU-w1lC6w9Zj1bf9azYzYTJyFBHaJyd9TvT-bJvz_KcXueQeSEZ6_SPkEZcdHIP4TdYzBcu7wj7rK7EZ8hdYUgjlbLTIesiF471YcTu7O1zLUMv/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Tuck and Fold : </span></b>An orgami inspired folding technique turns plain window sheers into a one of a kind creation. To create the curtain, purchase two sheer window panels. Cut the first into equal size squares. Lay the other panel on the floor. On the squares, pin opposite corners in the center of the square. Then lay the pinned pieces on the full panel in a pattern of your liking, overlapping the corners slightly. (We repeated an X shape to cover the lower portion of the sheer.) Hand sew centers at the pins.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqqbQDv3pvPwVIWx61nVRPUrkBLj9bkROzJrEvEjJlFCgFhkforcqaTseL3PoNGvhfq63v_-csOzY-E-OYbHk5UOzRY8ezjMNc6R3yeOv-55YEA3md1i6920T6w6Sap2ssX0atJrcrZzcV/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-2.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Flower Power :</span> </b>Take plain white curtains up a notch with a simple flower embellishment. To create the rosettes, trace around a 3-inch diameter drinking glass on the flower fabric. Repeat until you have five same-size circles per rosette. Cut out circles and fold into quarters. Hold all the quarter circles in your hand and stitch together with a needle and thread at the base of the flowers. Create the number of rosettes that you want and stitch them to a pair of curtain panels, alternating heights. Run a bead of fabric glue from the flower to the bottom of the curtain panel. Place a length of green yarn on the glue, wrapping it under the bottom edge of the panel and gluing to the back of the curtain. Cut leaf shapes from green cotton fabric and position next to the yarn. Sew a straight stitch down the center and around the edges to secure.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhA_uJwzL9W0TnWLeqaotNoPQV8-vhlsGs0UgnUd09RLyA5X7z6NzvDpdhyphenhyphen8ecPCCGjb1edzbrwkC-7DCQx8MzAbczaYBJ1suer7bsr5B0XM8-t4kNhYTfQiExLdyrB-gj7B7uLdG98XZKK/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-3.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">No-Sew Roman Shade :</span> </b>Made from a miniblind and midweight upholstery fabric, this Roman shade can be assembled in a matter of hours. First, lay the blind on your work surface with the front facing down. Set the length by adjusting the plug underneath the thick bottom slat according to the package instructions. Next, snip away only the strings that connect the slats on both sides. Maintain the slats at 7-inch intervals; snap off and remove the rest. Place the fabric facedown under the blind. Mark the fabric where it folds at the sides, top, and bottom of the slats. Remove the shade and press the fabric folds. Place the fabric under the shade, then glue the sides of the fabric to each slat and the top and bottom edges of the fabric to the top and bottom slats. Use clothespins to hold the fabric in place while it dries.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaBuaRBUJMngeXnJ8nxIY3VQtSxOP10iPoIM0-N2F75VaADkHL1YRPkCCRYDGMv2BNa7xvo2_ohjN9DBFOApWXEaHMmC_lDPNRh07PBluuzXOfVMGZZmg5u9Wro5tXVUifttNFJQwe08mJ/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-4.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Embroidered Inspiration : </span></b>Embroider a favorite saying or quote on curtains to make a fun statement. Measure the width of your panel. Cut kraft paper to that width, and write cursive words or letters on the paper in pencil. Trace the lettering with thick black marker on the paper, then tape the paper to the back of the curtain panel so the letters show through. Trace the words on the fabric using a 4b art pencil or white chalk. Following the lines, embroider a simple straight stitch using all five strands of embroidery floss.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6Q0SrLpnaaxHsEI_3iNncv98bqFFMxBZt0wubjQFX0cPcXephHeXohO6VBLYNFaw3CPQFAv3bGDs7dXYJfdi_r2GBDOgce9yWJE7mLGTLznNQIrabgwaCLxTsHxqKbR9FtvH4JhrXRp7M/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-5.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Chevron Shade :</span> </b>Go geometric and paint a chevron design onto a plain shade. To make a chevron stripe, determine the center point of the fabric on the Roman shade, and position the pattern for pleasing symmetry. We allowed for 4-inch stripes. Use a plastic artist's triangle tool (or create your own triangle shape out of cardboard), and pencil to trace lines onto the shade. Use a straightedge to make sure the chevron stripes are level. Tape above and below the pencil line with painter's tape. Repeat for each stripe. Use a brush or roller to paint on fabric paint. Remove the painter's tape and install the shade once the paint is dry.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjQx87L_MlfHn5tqgdrATpjQ_6Fxs8mPuWrQ-AovXQw8vZpg2tw0Jfnax9U3zaHyd37YTkKtCfizH2o8PjWFH8iBX7SpJmK8eEViv76v2Z_hfprcW08OVw46kd1aVuWvONgrZMNmL7pPJb/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-6.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Embellished Bamboo Blinds :</span> </b>Off-the shelf bamboo blinds become a custom window treatment with ribbon and a little bit of glue gun action. We layered two different types of grosgrain ribbon on the edge of this blind. Glue the middle ribbon on first, then glue on the top and bottom ribbons, overlapping them slightly with the middle ribbon. For all ribbons, tuck the ends under the edge of the blind and secure to the back for a polished look.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-lgvYPlltBsnkY6AJmc_lyr94pqgukYKxXai2mfoFXq4Jn-eQBHwo8eaoL8cWFmfBFXNEJUnRR1DEiazkgEjsoS4-EwznP04V_AGacypxguSfgpAHmMf4uLZdk_eLGpctxLSdbjHet78C/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-7.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Fringed Cafe Curtain : </span></b>Set your windows apart with dyed linen strips. Start with sheer white linen and cut into strips. Divide the strips into four or five groups. You'll dye each group a different shade. We created five different colors using red and yellow crafts paint. Mix 1 tablespoon of crafts paint to 1 gallon of water and stir. Test the dye on a scrap of linen. Experiment with colors and saturation levels before you dye your final strips. Once you're happy with the color, plunge a length of fabric into the mixture. Remove and hang to dry. Repeat until you're satisfied with the mix of colors. Iron the dry fabric to set the color. Line up the strips in alternating colors, then tie to a curtain rod. Cut the fabric strips to the desired length. (These were cut short to create a cafe curtain.)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZ07S0OWMydCmKM_0jYnEuWQFSgFzS2jJGc8drzaH2bS8VxvYzgVcL5bRgniUGmxupoMVWRSvTABYYE-GiQsPNasRgDuiJ60EsxX3XtwrK_RZLS_F7WYiJfWla-1GBiCl6hJY8NexKromM/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-8.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Lovely Lace : </span></b>Get a lush, feminine look on a budget with DIY curtain panels decked out in low cost doilies and lace remnants. To begin, cut sheer fabric into two panels to fit your window. Finish the edges with no-sew adhesive strips. In a bucket, mix fabric dye with water until the desired saturation is achieved, then dunk the doilies in the dye. Remove and let dry, then attach the doilies to the curtain panels in a random pattern using a hot-glue gun. For a cropped look, adhere a few doilies along the edge and trim accordingly. To finish, glue a lace remnant to the bottom of the curtain, leaving an inch or so extra on either side to fold over and finish the edges.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMiXdyzjYBWwXiaftUgWoVpaCmDMd6T9KjY1z-xgBLlCr_qQwqSNKC-rbCoZYm7nCMmUzDHFhbQocUNHVpBLcBLiANjMvOUZ0_aAyJaaeRPoVKwhmozNlfOEOHmWyF6HMOvPxWCX9HsFzE/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-9.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Marbleized Curtains : </span></b>Create custom marbleized fabric that starts with a design you create on paper. Click the link below to learn how to marbleize paper and then upload your design to a fabric printing service (we used Spoonflower), order your fabric, and sew it into basic drapes.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgknIu-QQXO3tgvo8sEhkCng7bYC3oo88HMhbBSISWXiGkoxmkQqOM5tvLbdP0q8Buv8H7zGzR2-J4rrPl4VjnliWt5FKuHS8KNs29-Hl87NREXfY_tFRH7L-gJKIGyRiNdR2LeOTdqg1qR/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-10.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">From All Angles :</span> </b>Plain curtain panels require no more than stitched-on triangles in various hues of satin to become eye-catching. Select a few fabrics in coordinating colors and patterns. Cut out triangles in various sizes, and sew the shapes in a free-flowing pattern.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzVCGIwU3m0jH9xQrbQi1ASuTzae0Qv1-Qs4yaVZIknsi0viYTUBamE4CIQ0vkSeDev4aP2PLAhjONzmPqBujWo4eQdLs21YBhCEvy9DC5M-TkOu6DysPti0veZnvGVVaEkcE_6V8ki6aa/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-11.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Patchwork Drapes :</span> </b>Put scraps to use as fresh window treatments. We used sheer scraps to create a soft, shimmery effect. Choose your fabrics, and plot out the pattern for the panels on grid paper to scale. By using grid paper, you can determine the dimensions of each fabric piece you'll be cutting. Label each section according to the fabric used. We used seven different sheers to get this effect. Cut fabric and pin together in rows. Stitch the pieces into rows, then stitch the rows together. Sew a rod pocket and the side and bottom edges to finish.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxbcA0cGMQr4cqsHEwQiKYa0qq_RfkrxNBdmXJl-Gs1dT-qOFeR2Ahj29R1cE-7AJw-ugu-slkX8Q3h41KHgxdg7OrmzxZeVowCtku4NyzU4O9NFiJMa6o35EKqX1IA-tK71A3tgBP67qb/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-12.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Tea Towel Curtains : </span></b>To create these pretty cafe curtains, purchase two 16x24-inch tea towels. Install curtain rods at your desired height. Attach ring clips to the top of the tea towels to hang them from the rod. If the towels hang past the windowsill, measure the fabric, cut off the excess, and hem the towels using a sewing machine or fusible web and an iron.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy6rijfK2JJQd5vMY7CotJSriDkYKm6qCozmOQfDsVMLSG08845IWJE8EcDCxUesV9oUZrxVNKauBg5uGgtwZZppmnrPeLsjwk4yJVYIlN2mIoqAK8-j__K5u06fcA_jcPaWaYS8kKy0v9/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-13.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Dressed-Up Curtain Panels :</span> </b>A cottage style room would look amazing with windows dressed in these flirty curtain panels. Start with purchased panels and add the ruffle yourself.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja-VFSLX1kBJPnzNNtW0WKF_aTEocySmbUpsQtoyu10biFFSg9-sH6nShtXqTE2Ks5e7UERuPn0iR-T-SwfT48cp5KLdi5PaCGvBuV9cuXPybi72hpF6Cf-CWyEPjwuwcKpc-O1wNUcyn_/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-14.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Accessorize with Tiebacks :</span> </b>For a simple update, give drapery panels a makeover with tiebacks. The easy to make tieback here adds a polished look and a splash of the room's yellow accent color to this window treatment.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDaPWzMNQVQ5Af5HrK67cFjYHNiOe-Olc4BsE_iJyZUeBnDLuAvM5oYkNyssSzrC4HHx8ah0O1UpBwZyqVKn_aY8db-lIZHmfkxSdSxlLuD_sF_4A9kWysNaNlyD5EOXC5yDeAMRKPZd6J/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-15.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Flowy and Fabulous :</span> </b>You can dress up purchased tab-top panels with a bit of trim attached to the edges. Or, get a similar look by making your own panels. You can buy yardage at a fabrics store, but you can also shop for table coverings or linens in the kitchen, bedding, and bath section of your local department store. There you will often find discounted or discontinued fabric items that you can cut up and use as yardage.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoTVe34uapoSV9Xfkzds3ZOA1rLOIm0MRkBbzxZOVuIt3XvkGHNKAO3ClA8FGUPNTRzi4d9OI97BaNhFOom2GH93jlcSl8M4cz8fuDTboK8OkCPK2Z4TTmHirx2oSsbfKibaIPaxLbHu-H/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-16.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Simple Striped Draperies : </span></b>Striped draperies add interest to this mostly neutral dining room. Striped fabric like this is easy to sew, even for beginners, because the stripes provide straight-line guides. Affixing clip-on rings to the top of each panel ensures they remain easy to take down and clean.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYFdQ4nSrQfNbZrB4-MCkQlLn7zR9AWnJfMYlDeTbKZOcN21zNaS5jyoUfoAednniQNZ0X_MogV4vpjULgKBJvZTUC-VnQMxq0nLtWyNDg0LOL3ZM6pzhrejGrRnik24GFEqL3-pUOVCJd/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-17.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Ombre Drapes :</span> </b>Add waves of color to plain white panels by progressively dyeing with two colors of acrylic crafts paint. We paired deep blue and teal. Dip the damp fabric into a solution of 1 tablespoon crafts paint per 1 gallon of water. Add more paint to the mixture and dip the lower portions of the curtain repeatedly to achieve an intense color.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIXv0nrUp-hML6susPENlMzCqIBxa9SvewyTyWjtSrBILR74fZLTp7VKN0r5ZBqlwzilmsaM58Sphx1p-Oo8CW63Le7iNXhq0MYh6YsTVd4qigm6ZEq7orpLNr1LZ-_u-ti8dch85HGg5g/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-18.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">Tie-Up Valance :</span> </b>When curtain panels won't fit or simply aren't needed, use an easy sew valance like this one to add softness and color. Sew a rectangle to the window size, adding a rod pocket at the top. Stitch a length of wide ribbon on each end of the valance, 4-6 inches from the outer edge. Drape the ribbon over the top of the valance so there is a length of ribbon running down the back and the front of the valance. Stitch the ribbon into place and use each ribbon tail to tie up the fabric.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLOtnl1gryU6OQLXsZ-ruwfwWSVEVNDsMo79CGYWr6IxdBbuccRI8jcI8uGnQDafkdhFb_YgG4jd9FyT3meWACvv-b_H85_NRnfQzVXk42CrO9tTjLypzm0KvlFOgsNzvYO9pIPwvlcMSx/s1600/2014-Fast-Easy-Window-Treatment-Projects-Ideas-19.jpg" width="480" /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="color: orange; font-size: large;">DIY Ruffled Curtains :</span> </b>You can make these pretty curtains using solid color flat sheets. Cut each panel to twice the window width and 6 inches longer than the desired length. Sew a rod pocket along the top. Hem the panels to floor length. Make the ruffles by cutting strips of fabric twice the width of a panel by 4-1/2 inches tall, then sew a 1/2-inch hem. Sew a basting stitch along the raw edge. Gather the fabric to the width of the panel. Starting at the curtain's bottom hem, pin overlapping ruffles to the panel with hem side down, and stitch them into place. Attach the top ruffle upside down, right sides together, and flip over to hide the raw edge.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div></div>

2014 Cheap and Easy Window Treatment Projects Ideas

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