Spring Time always inspires me to do Home Improvement Projects.
Today I am sharing some affordable ways to decorate your home without breaking the bank.
For the last two weeks I’ve been working on my office or Craft Room area.
All the items I’m sharing today were done with two rectangle tablecloths that I found at Target.
As soon as I saw these patterns I knew they belonged in my Craft Room.
1
Make your own curtains.
To make two panels I simply folded and cut the length of the tablecloth in half.
Because they were shorter than I wanted I cut two pieces from the second tablecloth and sewed them to the bottom of each panel.
They were so easy to do and I love the look of the two fabrics together.
2
Make a Valance
With the second tablecloth I also made a valance for the other window.
Under this window is my Photo Area and no, I am not showing it yet.
The thing is that in order to take pretty pictures I need as much natural light as possible coming in from every angle.
A cute valance was the perfect compromise.
For this one I cut the entire length of the tablecloth and folded the top side to make the pocket for the curtain rod.
The best part about using the tablecloth is that most of the seams were done for me.
That’s what I call clever and easy sewing!
3
After the curtains I still had enough fabric to make a few more projects.
To make the Ironing Board Cover I had to put the two fabrics together in order to have enough material.
I love how happy it looks.
You can click here to see a tutorial of how to make an ironing board cover.
4
DIY Cork Pin Board and Accessories.
I think it is crazy that all of these projects came from just two tablecloths.
You can click here to get the tutorial of how to cover a cork board with fabric.
However I am going to share really quickly a few of the DIY accessories…
Can Pen Holders
I used leftover pieces of material to wrap the cans with fabric.
I glued the fabric to the can using a high heat glue gun.
Please do not burn yourself… trust me it hurts like crazy!
You can click here to see the tutorial of how to change the look of a simple soup can with spray paint
and how to make it a floating can.
DIY Pin Cushion
This is such a two minute project.
Cut a piece of fabric about two inches bigger than the back of the frame.
Make sure that both the fabric and the frame are facing down and
place the fabric on top of the frame {without the glass}.
Stuff a small amount of wadding on top of the fabric, where the opening in the frame is.
{ More wadding you use more puffy the pin cushion will look }
Put the back of the frame in place and pull gently the excess fabric until you are
happy with the look of your pin cushion.
Then trim the excess fabric from the back…
You are all done!
I chose to hang mine on my Cork Pin Board.
You can use tacks or pins to keep everything in place.
I found the little plastic baskets over at my local Dollar Tree, they are perfect for small nicknacks.
I can’t wait to show you the rest of the room.
I hope my UPS friend shows up today and surprises me with a package that is holding the last piece of this puzzle.
Well, that’s all for today but I’ll be back with the full reveal.
See you later my sweet friends!
Besos
Desiree
Love it all Desiree!
Thank you Krsity!
I love it especially the mini mannequin! Where did you get it?
Over at Home Good!
This. Looks. Fabulous.! SO creative! I can’t wait to see the rest. 😉
Have a great day!
Thank you so much Shayna… Have a wonderful day as well!
I love this space so much Desiree! It is so cheerful and light, what a great space to feel inspired to create. Happy Monday 🙂
xo, Tanya
twelveOeight
Thank you so much my friend! Have a w♥nderful day as well.
Desiree,
I LOVE your creativity and using tablecloths is genious! As a seamstress myself, I appreciate a simple, quick project that comes together so professionally! Thanks for another great idea from The 36th Avenue!
Ruth
Aww Ruth! Thank you my love…♥
Have a wonderful day!
Beautiful Desiree- LOOOOOOVE the colors.
Thank you so much Gina! Have a wonderful day!
Love it Desiree! Especially that cork board : ) Such a cute little storage!
It is a lot of fun!
Thank you so much Ashley!
LOVE what you made, my sewing area is a huge mess and this looks totally do-able 🙂 Thanks so much for sharing, you’re one of my favorite bloggers 🙂
Thank you so much Lindsey… You are so sweet and you comment made my day!
Hello! Your links aren’t working here in my computer when you say “Click here to get the tutorial”, I don’t see any link 🙁
Thank you for letting me know Maria!
I just fixed them…
♥
These tablecloths must have been huge to make all these projects from just 2! What were the dimenions? Yellow and grey are my new favorites, so love what you did.
Debbie,
The dimensions were: 84.0 ” L x 60.0 ” W
The material is awesome too. Perfect for projects like this.