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This project is a repost from a few months ago, but I thought it would be perfect for our upcoming “Make It” challenge taking place tomorrow. I found inspiration from all over Pinterest and so I finally scheduled in some time to tackle this project and so now I get to share how to paint curtains with you! It is somewhat simple, but does take a little patience, but I think anyone could do this….if I can, so can you!
Here are the DIY painted curtains I made from drop cloths
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Here was my inspiration….
Here was my inspiration….
Source: Dear Lillie
This is how you can make your own:
Supplies Needed:
2 canvas drop cloths {I believe mine were 9 ft tall by 60” wide}
Blue painters tape
Latex or acrylic craft paint in the color of your choice
Fabric Medium
Foam Roller {I used the 4” size}
Long Trim Piece {or anything to help you make a straight line}
Ruler/tape measure
Pencil
Blue painters tape
Latex or acrylic craft paint in the color of your choice
Fabric Medium
Foam Roller {I used the 4” size}
Long Trim Piece {or anything to help you make a straight line}
Ruler/tape measure
Pencil
What you do:
Step 1: Lay your drop cloth out flat on a solid surface. Although the canvas is thick, you may want to lay a plastic drop cloth underneath it to protect any paint from leaking through.
Tip: Since you are using canvas drop cloth and this is actually used as a “drop cloth” when painting walls, my Hubby said I didn’t need to use a plastic drop cloth underneath because the paint really should soak through. I followed his though and he was right….a little soaked through in a couple spots but it was minimal and something I could clean up with Basic H with no problems!
Step 2: Tape down the outer edges of your drop cloth and make sure it is pulled tight and there are no wrinkles or bumps in your material.
Step 3: Using your ruler measure out your stripes. I measured 12” from the top and then measure an 8” stripe and then measured 12” in between each stripe.
Step 4: Using a piece of trim or something long and sturdy enough to help you make straight lines across your drop cloth, draw the stripes.
Step 5: Once all stripes have been measured and drawn, use your blue painters tape to tape off your stripes.
Step 6: Mix up a mixture of 3 parts latex paint to 1 part fabric medium in a paint tray and roll your paint mixture onto your drop cloth. I applied two coats of paint.
Step 7: Before the paint dries, remove the painters tape to reveal crisp straight lines.
Step 8:Step back and admire your work J
I love the transformation!
What about you? Do you think it made a difference?
Have you painted curtains before?
Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for our “Make It” Linky Party!! Come share your Pinterest projects with us and be inspired by others!! It can be a craft, DIY project, and/or recipe.
If you link up on just ONE of our blogs, your project will be see on all NINE sites!! So, get those projects completed and get your posts ready!!
What about you? Do you think it made a difference?
Have you painted curtains before?
Don’t forget to come back tomorrow for our “Make It” Linky Party!! Come share your Pinterest projects with us and be inspired by others!! It can be a craft, DIY project, and/or recipe.
If you link up on just ONE of our blogs, your project will be see on all NINE sites!! So, get those projects completed and get your posts ready!!
If you don’t have a blog, I would still LOVE for you to join in!! Share a picture of your project with me on my
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These looks awesome Jennifer!! Your son’s nursery is absolutely adorable!!
Thanks, Tonya! It took me almost a year to get it how it is now…I was so indecisive on what I wanted to do. Glad it is finally “done.”
~Jennifer
I LOVE your curtains! They look so high end and I love that you did all of the work on your own! I love that nursery! I am feeling inspired! I can’t wait to start planning mine!
Jaime from crafty scrappy happy
Wow, high end?! Thanks, Jamie! I am excited to see what you come up with for your nursery…I know it will be amazing!
~Jennifer
Your curtains look amazing! This is one of those projects that I have wanted to do forever but just haven’t gotten around to yet!! I will definitely be coming back here when I finally get around to it haha! Thanks for hosting the linky party!
That is awesome and you’re so welcome!!!
~Jennifer
I am SO excited you did this post! I have been trying to find an easy tutorial for painted curtains. I was even tweeting Mandy the other day trying to find out how she did hers!
hahah Katie that is funny! Mandy and I seem to be on the same page with our decorating ideas {great minds think alike, right?}. Glad you found what you needed and be sure to let me know how your turns out!
~Jennifer
Your nursery is so cute! We must always think alike because I just painted curtains a few weeks ago too! Aren’t you shocked how much paint it took? LOL! Yours look fab!
Thanks, Mandy! I know…seriously, we do!!! Yes, it took a lot of paint. Did you use latex or acrylic? Where did you put yours curtains?? I need to go check them out!
~Jennifer
BEAUTIFUL!!! I’m gonna try this for my 2 son’s rooms! Thank you so much!!
Thank you, Karen! Good luck and let me know how yours turn out
~Jennifer
so good, do you think that would work on my old IKEA Poöng chair all natural with tsetse … spots here and there, too?
Hi there!
They look great! Just wondering if using a foam roller makes a big difference? Does a regular roller put on too much paint?
Thanks!