Refinishing Furniture is EASY! Dress up your backyard fence/blockwall for less than $20.00! The inspiration:Our backyard is definitely in the “work in progress” category.
We have planted trees, and my husband has built me an amazing swing set, but our projects are only beginning. We just finished one that I have to share! A few months ago I was watching the DIY network. You are probably not surprised that I LOVE the DIY network. Well, I was watching a Turf Wars episode because my backyard design was up in the air, and I was hoping for some inspiration. When our block wall was complete, I was overwhelmed at how tall it was. When you walk out my back door, the first thing you see is this GINORMICA wall, and this bothers me. Items you need for this project:An (old school) overhead projector A printable transparancyA few small high-quality paintbrushesOutdoor latex paint in the color of your choiceA ladder Step 1: Choose a design, and decide where you want your design to go. We found the design with a Google search. Picture source (Munkey Mind) Stencil patterns just for you!
If you missed my post about how to make a $3.00 stencil don’t forget to check it out!
Or if you want to know how to make a stencil with a Silhouette machine {super easy} check it out too! I’ve been searching for some new stencil designs, and every since I bought my stencil cutter, making stencils is a CINCH! If you missed my tutorial on how to make your own stencil, check it out HERE. 38K+ Here are a few stencil images that I have saved in my “inspiration” folder! I don’t have the source of most of the images…darn it. Of course you could buy super expensive wallpaper, but when you can make a stencil to create a similar look for only $3.00, why?!?!
Using Old Windows in your Home Decor. Today I get to be on Fresh Living (a television show here in Utah)!
I’m really excited, and I get to share some fun projects that you can make out of old, reclaimed items. Using old windows in your home is a fun way to add a bit of charm to any room. You can buy old windows from antique stores for $15.00-$50.00. Sometimes if you are lucky, you can get them for free if you are in the right place at the right time. If you ever see a neighbor replacing their old windows, sometimes all it takes is a short conversation and you’ll end up with scads of old windows for free. I was thrilled at how they turned out, and after the owl window project, the same friend brought me some longer windows (Thanks SHAWN!!). I loved how the design turned out!
The inside dimensions of the glass was 58 inches long and about 15 inches tall. I chose orange to match my kitchen decor, but you can buy vinyl in dozens of colors. I used Jade vinyl for the window for Jill’s House, and it turned out super cute too! All Things Thrifty Home Accessories and Decor: Tutorial: How to make a Fabric Headboard. In my master bedroom, I wanted an extra large headboard that would make a statement.Here are my instructions on how to make a fabric headboard…not just any fabric headboard...you’ll see.
Step 1: Find fabric that you love! I found this fabric at my favorite fabric store called Home Fabrics and Rugs. It cost 5.99 a yard, and I bought 10 yards. (I still have some left over, but we’ll just play it safe and say it cost me $59.00 for the fabric. One of the main reasons I chose this fabric was because it was neutral in color. Step 2: Measure your space. Go big or go home right!?!?
Step 3: Divide your space into squares. Step 4: Buy 2 sheets of thin backer board and cut them PRECISELY the right size. Step 5: Buy some foam and cut it into precisely the right size. Step 6: Cut the fabric. Step 7: Upholster every square. I’m not going to lie, this part was very frustrating. We had to HOT GLUE to fabric onto the boards and then the staples would go through.