How to Make Curtains
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Free Decorator Projects Directory
Here is another one of my collections of links you may find helpful. There are some awesome patterns and projects here for your home decorating. If you have any you would like me to add here just leave me a comment.
Make Decorative Bowls from Paper
How to Air-Dry Flowers for Home Decor
How to Create Faux Leather Accessories with Paper Bags
How to Make a Handkerchief Table Runner
Crafting - Can You Say “Free”?
How to Make Gel Candles - 11 Easy Steps NEW!
Do It Yourself Directory
I am always surfing for great do it yourself projects and have compiled a huge list of bookmarks to sites that I have found interesting and helpful. This directory will be updated as I find more sites to add so be sure to bookmark or subscribe to the RSS feed.
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- www.doityourself.com-Decorating and painting is a key ingredient to a beautiful home. Before you begin decorating or re-decorating your home, learn more about painting techniques and preparation, selecting paint colors and finishes, decorating and designing trends, and interior décor, accents and furnishings. Home decorating has never been easier!
- Budgeting Your Project - If money is tight, or you plan to spend over a couple hundred dollars on your decorating projects, a budget can really keep you on track and keep you from wasting a bunch of money on stuff you didn’t really need.
- How to Determine the Size of Top Treatments - Size does matter, and this guide will help you determine how wide and long your valances, cornices and other top treatments should be. Learn how to take the measurements you need.
- A Whole New Meaning to Garden Tub - Most of us that have a tub separate from the shower, don’t have any kind of curtain or valance to decorate the area. So why not put in a touch of “Garden” to make the bathing experience a little more enjoyable? This article shows you an easy way to do it.
- Country Primitive Cabinet - Patchwork door panels. Yep! Real fabric patchwork on furniture. Nice!
- Utility Shelf Under Wraps - You wouldn’t even recognize it. You could use this storage furniture in any room.
- Make this roman shade to cover up a bookcase’s contents.
- How to arrange your ’stuff’ on the bookshelf.
- Play Island - Mom has an island in the kitchen for organization, so why not have one in the kids room? Made from wooden crates and a piece of laminated plywood this is a great piece of furniture.
- Make your kids a car bed. Free pdf of plans, measurements in metric., but I think worth it even for those of us who don’t do metric!
- Circus Room Bed - The kids will love this one!
- Corner Cabinet Headboard - This is a great idea for a bedroom done in a nautical or seaside theme.
- 4 Upholstered Headboards - Simple shapes, great for beginners decorating their bedroom.
- Upholster Your Box Spring - add decorative feet, and never use a bedskirt again in your bedroom!
- Picket Fence Headboard
- Boat Bed - Another one for the kids.
- Bookcase, draperies and cornice combined to make a headboard and canopy effect.
- Contemporary Headboard - Think craftsman style with a modern twist. Made of wood and fabric. Changing the paint job and the fabric inserts can give this headboard a completely different style.
- Art Deco Headboard - I’m not so sure I like the fabric choice on this one, but that’s easily changed. It gives you the Art Deco style idea. It could be made to look like a sports ball too!
- Padded Fabric Headboard - Hangs from curtain rod, and has pockets for the remote, magazines and places for photos! It could be hung over a desk or dresser too. It’s basically a memo board with pockets.
- refurber.com-With refurber you no longer have to do-it-totally-yourself. Get useful advice from our community before you start. There are home renovators, craftspeople, DIY’ers and plenty of other ‘handy’ people hanging out. You can ask the community a question, upload your project photos or write some advice of your own.
- Do-It-Yourself Chair Rail: Do-It-Yourself Chair Rail | Decorating …Make this elegant chair rail from two stock moldings and two simple boards.
If you have a website with great do it yourself projects or if you have a favorite site that is not on my list please leave me a comment and I will add it to the directory.
Cathy Henry
The Most Amazing Kid’s/Teen Video Game Bedroom
Super Mario Bedroom Decorating Ideas
Okay…I just HAVE to post on this because I think it is the coolest bedroom decorating idea for any child or teen room. I found this slide show of a room that was painted to look like you were inside Super Mario land.
If you are a little creative and have time to spend doing the work this is an idea that will give your child or teen a bedroom to die for at a super low cost. All it will cost you is the paint! Get a few screen shots of your child’s favorite video game and set to work mapping out the room. This would work for favorite movies or cartoons as well.
Painting Techniques
Directory of Painting Ideas for Decorating Your Home
Anytime I want to start a new project I spend many hours online trying to source out the info I need. As a result I have hoarded hundreds of great links to websites with invaluable information and step by step instructions. I have compiled them here to save you hours and hours of time. Be sure to bookmark this page so you can come back to it when you need it.
- www.paintanddec.com- Follow our step-by-step walkthroughs and learn how to create advanced decorative techniques.
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www.bozzle.com- A free online guide to all aspects of painting and decorating, wallpapering and interior decoration.
This website is primarily designed to provide a thorough and easy-to-follow Guide to all techniques of Painting, Decorating, wallpapering for the amateur home enthusiast as well as the professional decorator. - Rental Decorating-Great site for budget paint and decorating ideas when you do not own your own home but still want it to look fabulous.
- Choosing a Color Scheme-If you feel helpless when it comes to picking and blending colors, your answer could be as far away as your nearest pillow. Here is a quick way to create a color scheme for your home with PICK.
- Baby & Nursery Theme Painting Techniques-Along with baby nursery decorating ideas for each theme, we supply resources for unique nursery crib bedding sets and accessories that will complete the look of each theme on the list. There are nursery themes and decorating ideas for boys, girls and multiples, take your time and enjoy your decorating project!
- How to Paint- Expert advice for newbie painters. Tips and tricks to make your decorating project come out perfect.
- Easy Clean-up Paint Trays- This is an awesome site for super time-saver ideas. Little tips with big impact when it comes time for painting. We all know painting can be a messy job. This free and easy tip will make your life easier at the end of the day.
I will be adding to this directory as I find more info so make sure you bookmark this page or subscribe to the RSS feed. If you are looking for info on a particular painting technique and don’t see the info here leave me a comment and I will source it out for you!
By Cathy Henry
If you have or have found a website or blog with great painting technique instructions please let me know and I will add it to my list.
Bedroom Decorating Ideas - Television Decorating Shows
Hi gang, Cathy from Bedroom Decorating ideas here. Television decorating shows have proven it is possible to have a bedroom that looks designer without the expense of one. Give some thought to your bedroom interior design and great things can be achieved with a limited amount money.
A bedding set should be the first decision on your list. The bedding is likely to be the most dominant element in your room, making it a good place to start planning your design. Choose a bedding in order to match it with the colors or the desired theme of your room.
The closeout bin and discounted items are a great way to create a look for your bed instead of buying sets of expensive items. Go out looking for things that will go with the bedding being sure to bring along some color swatches for an exact match. Go to a home goods or home decorating store and purchase a lot of pillows with different shapes and patterns with your key colors and give your bed a designer look by placing them at the head of your bed.
Another one of the important bedroom interior design tips is careful furniture shopping which can mitigate the high costs associated with this key element to your room design. In this case, being patient often works to your advantage - you could purchase a brand-new set of furniture today at a manufacturer’s outlet, but you could save half or even more of the cost if you scout out great bargains at yard sales and area consignment stores. New knobs and fresh paint job on the old set will accomplish a new look for the overall piece.
If you are looking for a way to spice up your sleeping quarters without spending a great amount of money, try a fresh coat of paint. Why not use bright colors if they enhance the theme you have in mind? Use one of the many different faux finishes or paint effects available from your local paint store for an exclusive look in your home.
For a unique bedroom the accessories are important and shopping for them is fun and money saving at flea markets, private sales and consignment stores. But don’t buy the first great value that you see - a piece of furniture that doesn’t quite fit the vision of your room is no bargain, no matter how inexpensive it was. In order to achieve a perfect look of your room, you must plan what things are needed to for it before you go shopping. Consulting your list will ensure that you only get what you actually need when you go shopping!
If you can picture the bedroom of your choice and know where to shop than bedroom interior design is not as hard and costly as you think. Good sales are a sure way to save money. Your patience in waiting for just the right furniture and accessories will pay off with a designer look for less. Thanks to decorate123.com for this.
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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - Cushions for Comfort
Hi gang, Cathy here from Bedroom Decorating Ideas. Pretty cushions in extravagant fabrics will add luxurious finish and heightens the comfort quotient of your living environs. Throw pillows on a sofa or extra pillows on a bed also invite you to relax - just a little longer.
Cushions can be suited in colors to match every season of the year or every change of decorating mood that you might live. They can also be made for every room in the home - and living spaces where there are no rooms at all.
Outdoors
Outdoor cushions are made to withstand sun and weather. They can be made of UV-resistant outdoor fabric tough enough to withstand the elements yet remain soft to the touch with quick-dry fill. Outdoor cushions are often treated to resist fading, mold and mildew and clean up easily with a mild detergent and warm water.
Wherever they are used in the home, cushions should be designed for comfort and body support.
Throw cushions can also serve as fillers to an otherwise completely furnished room, adding depth and dimension.
Seating
Cushions can be used in low seating areas as well as on sofas. Make sure the ones on the floor are larger than those thrown on the sofa.
In the bedroom cushions on a made-up bed look pretty and elegant. Make sure the colors you choose for your cushions highlight the decor elements which you want to emphasize.
Colors chosen should either contrast or complement the rest of the decor on your room; in a pleasant way.
The experts advise that you should upgrade your rugs when you change your cushions. The two changes together will make a world of difference in your rooms.
Thanks to the Outlook Team at jamaica-gleaner.com for this.
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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - Candleholders add Style
Hi gang, Cathy here at Bedroom decorating Ideas with an article on how Candle holders add style and grace to your home. Among the most powerful mood enhancers in a room is the glow of candlelight. It beckons guests to its warmth, mesmerizes with its flickering and lends mystery. It casts a romantic spell on an interior.
Candle holders can be ordinary or as captivating as the dancing lights. From simple candlesticks to elaborate candelabras, table centerpieces and even wall-mounted containers, candle holders are decorative accessories that hold their own even when the votive candles, tapers or pillars they cradle are not lit.
Candle holders long have been collectibles and span a rich history of design styles. Tall hand-carved, painted or gilded wood candlesticks from Italy and delicate enameled 18th-century French holders are sold at auctions and in antique shops for hundreds to thousands of dollars apiece.
Today they are available in a variety of shapes, sizes and styles — from luxurious to rustic, from exotic to whimsical. The variety is considerable, ranging from low-slung holders for tea lights to sculptural candle holders as tall as a couple of feet. Sconces create still other dynamics.
Depending on the style, candle holders can be grouped in odd numbers of similar glass, crystal, brass, bronze, pewter, iron, stainless steel, ceramic or wood candlesticks of varying heights. More than one type can be used in a room on tabletops, sideboards and mantels. Some candle holders are designed expressly for use in the fireplace.
Decorating with candle holders, as with other well-chosen accessories, can add personality and a note of grace, strength or elegance as an accent or focal point.
Among the most versatile designs is the hurricane, a tall glass cylinder that surrounds the candle within. From clean to traditional styles, some with curves, the simplicity transcends decor. Footed hurricanes are especially eye-catching. Metal bases can be coordinated with other metal accents in a room.
Glass and crystal candle holders add a jewel-like sparkle to a space as they interact with warm candlelight. Mosaic candle holders layer iridescent color as candlelight glows through tiny cut-glass pieces in a captivating way. Another kind of light play comes from holders with eyelet designs, such as pierced tin chandeliers. Light shines through the openings, creating intriguing patterns. Candle holders with mirrored bases, as well as those made of mercury glass, also lend reflective qualities.
Wood candle holders are perennial favorites. Dark woods have increased in popularity, as they have in furniture design, and their placement has a grounding impact similar to that of black. A contemporary option is a long, narrow container or tray with recessed spaces for a row of round tea lights. It makes a simple architectural statement as a centerpiece on a dining table or on a cocktail table. Wood pillar holders can be grouped for visual strength, a nexus on the cocktail table.
Candleholders also can be used as wall decorations. Hang individual holders in a group to create an arresting composition. Or use a single 3-foot-tall scrolled ironwork medallion that holds removable glass votive cups and serves as a piece of art.
No matter what style of candleholder you choose, integrating candlelight into your home fashions an enchanting ambience, an intimate glow, romance and the suggestion of simpler times, something that can be illuminating for all who embrace it.
Thanks to ELAINE MARKOUTSAS, Universal Press Syndicate for this.
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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - Blue Ribbon Recipes Gift Cookbook
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From cakes and cookies and breads to jellys and main dishes this one cookbook has it all and you can’t go wrong with a recipe that has been a winner in a state fair competition.
Inside you will find recipes from the past as well as some of the newest creations that will surely please your family and friends. Take a look at just some of the recipes you will find in this jam-packed eBook:
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Angel Pie
Annette’s Chocolate Bars
Apple Bread
Apple Harvest Blondies
Apple Strudel
Apricot Pie
Artichoke Crab Paella
Autumn Glory Pie
Baby Artichokes And Sausage Rigatoni
Baby Cradles
Baby Nathan Bars
Baked Chicken With Banana Stuffing
Baklava
Banana A La Creole
Banana And Bacon Skewer
Banana Au Gratin
Banana Bisque
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Bedroom Decorating Ideas - Bohemian Bedroom Decorating
Hi gang, Cathy here from Bedroom Decorating Ideas with Bohemian Decorating. If want to change the look of you bedroom, Bohemian decorating style is a very good option. Read on to get useful tips on Bohemian bedroom decorating.
One of the best ways to break the monotony in your life is by changing the surrounding that you live in. How do you do this? Simple! By completely changing the look of atleast your bedroom, if redoing the entire house is not possible.
If you thinking along these lines only, this article will prove as the perfect help for you. Here, we have provided a number of tips that will help you in decorating your bedroom the Bohemian way. It will involve the use of luxurious fabrics, strong colors and freestyle decorating patterns. The details are very diverse and the linens used are generously loud and heavily patterned.
Bohemian Bedroom Decorating - Items Needed
Fabrics (in bright colors)
Paint (in bright colors)
Knick knacks
Procedure
The first thing that you should do to create a Bohemian décor for your bedroom is to change the color of the walls. The trick here is to go for bold colors like red, orange, blue, etc.
The next step will be to accentuate the color of the walls with that of the linen. The color of the bedspreads and curtains should be contrasting with that of the walls.
Light fixtures and lamps are the things that you need to look into next. Select those fixtures that cast deep hues. You can even wrap the lamp shades with scarves to alter the lighting.
Use lots and lots and lots of accessories to decorate you room. Bohemian look is all about celebration. Not even a single corner should be left untouched and austere. The knick knacks that you choose should have rich colors and embellished exteriors. You can go for antique showpieces too.
Bohemian look is all about patterns and this should be included in your bed too. You can make use of quilts, bedspreads or duvets in rich colors. Accessorize the bed with an assortment of pillows, throws, blankets, etc. You can even use a mosquito net or canopy for covering the bed.
Do not leave the walls with just a bold paint. Things like atypical artwork, tapestries or wallpaper should be used to highlight it. Using wall hangings is another good option.
Some Tips
You can make use of old dupattas as well as saris to decorate the walls and windows of the bedroom.
Make use of candles. You can even burn scented candles or incense to give your bedroom a complete Bohemian look.
Never ever match one accessory with the other. Bohemian style involves the use of mismatched and unusual home decor items. Thanks to iloveindia.com for this article.
I hope you enjoy this bedroom decorating idea. Please leave your comments and feel free to pass it along to a friend.
Happy decorating!
Cathy Henry