Welcome again to Transformation Thursday! It's the one day a week we all get together to celebrate getting stuff done! No matter if this is your first time or if you've been here for the entire time, everyone is welcome! Just hook up with the Linky below. If you want the button, you can find it in the sidebar --->
This week I transformed my bedroom curtains! I'm working on changing a few things bit by bit, and the curtains, although pretty were kinda plain. (Please excuse the before pic, it was the only one I could find.)
Janna from Cutting Edge Stencils had sent me a beautiful wall stencil - one that would be perfect for stenciling a big, beautiful print onto fabric.
Following her very detailed instructions, she recommended using a short nap roller, so that's what I used. I mixed black & white paint to get a dark grey - a new color that will soon be making another appearance in my bedroom.
I did a few test runs before attempting it on the curtains.
I did a spot, let it dry, moved the fabric and did another spot.
Easy Peasy!
In less than an hour, my curtains had a whole new look.
Would you like to win a Cutting Edge Stencil? Janna is giving one away to one lucky reader (up to $40 value)! Just link up with your project to get your name in the running. Don't have a project? Just leave a comment. Either way you could be a winner!
Before you link up - Did you see the Challenge?
And don't forget that Monday is the Summer Bash!
Welll.... whatcha got? I wanna see, and so does everybody else! Just put your permalink into the linky below. Please link back here so that everyone can find all the great projects. Be sure to visit at least the person above and below you and leave a comment so that everyone has fun.
Anddddd..... Let'er rip, tater chip!
52 sweet little love notes:
A lovely curtain transformation! Happy Transformation Thursday <3
oh gina i love it!!! my bedroom is blue right now but soon will be white, and has all white and gray accents and gray curtains. i love greay! so soothing.... lookin good! can't wait to see what else will be added in that is gray!
I'm so excited for the 10 tasks challenge. I'm already assembling my list. The only problem I can forsee is July 1st is Canada Day (our version of Independence Day), so I might not get much of a chance to work on that day's project. We will see!
Thank you for the linky party. I'm looking forward to this week's posts.
Your curtains are fabulous!
Thanks for hosting!
{Rebekah}
I've been wanting to stencil on curtains but I'm too chicken. Yours look awesome! I'm excited for the challenge, but I have like 40 things to put on it. I'll work on narrowing it down to 10. Have a great one and thannks for hosting.
I have wanted to try stenciling curtains and now that I see yours I am going to try it. Thanks for the inspiration and please enter me in your giveaway.
xo, Sherry
What a great idea to spruce up curtains. Nice job!
I would love for you to join in on the fun for all three of my linky parties:
ASK THE YANKEE - MONDAYS
TIPS & TRICKS TUESDAY
TIME TRAVEL THURSDAY
You can get the details here:
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/2010/06/brambleberry-cottage-linky-party.html
Each party runs for six days, so come on by!
Hope to see ya there!
Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com/
I have even bought the curtains I wanted to stencil, but can't decide what to paint on them (or maybe i'm too chicken - yeh- thats probably it). I would love to be entered in the giveaway! Thanks!
Your curtains look lovely-Great job!
I have never seen this done before. Absolutely love the result and will be trying it myself some time. Thank you!
Your curtains look great! I love them. I have been out of town for over 10 days and I am trying to visit all my blogs. I feel so behind:(
I really like how that turned out~well done!
I don't have a project this week, but I would LOVE some stencils for a new project!!
Very cool! I love the curtains!
Thanks so much for hosting another fun party!
I wanted to mention that I launched my new blog last week, It's A Blog Party! I host a different linky party everyday.
I'd love for you to visit!
http://itsablogparty.com
~Liz
Love that stencil. The way it spices up those curtains is fabulous.
Thanks so much for hosting this fun party!
I love that you were able to change up and personalize your curtains with what you already had! You are very clever! Thanks for the party! Rory
Ohh! I love those curtains. I just got new mistreatments but you're making me think again.. :) Oh how husband hates when that happens!
Thanks for hosting girl!
Rachelle
I LOVE your curtains they are so pretty!! Thanks so much for hosting every week!!
~Morgan
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I'd love a stencil! I just got new curtains for our bedroom and they're totally boring! Also, love TT, always get inspired:)
I love those curtains...just LOVE...have a great day Gina!
Fabulous curtains!! :)
They turned out great! Just linked up, thanks for the party!! Theresa
What beautiful curtains! I love the stencils! Oh the possibilities....!
*smiles*
Carol
what a great change! thanks for hosting.
Thank you for hostessing! Amazing transformation on your curtains!
I'd love to have you join me for my Garden party at Keen Inspirations starting next Wednesday-Friday ! Bring an Outdoor/garden or summer project to share...we'll have giveaways all 3 days!
Hope to seee you there!
Sharon
Love the curtains! Love the blog! Love the linky party! Thanks for hosting!
~Lori@ live,laugh,love,create :)
love your curtains! that is totally a miss smarty pants idea! lauren@mylifeandmyloves
I don't have a project, but I love your curtains :)Thanks for the nice giveaway!
chirpatme at rocketmail dot com
very cool and i love how mr. linky now includes thumbnails. oh, that mr. linky ...
xo
elyse
just posted my first diy :D
Funny curtains!
Great idea to spruce up your curtains. Why didn't I think of that?
Thanks for hosting!
-Desiree
I never thought about stenciling curtains. Wonderful idea!!
Thanks so much for hosting! For some reason my Ruby Lou Doll link showed up twice, feel free to delete one! Have a great day :).
Hello sweet Gina - thank you for hosting a fun day of transformations! And for allowing me to link up my little painted treasures.
I would love the chance to win a fabulous stencil! Thank you!
Blessings,
Marie
http://emmacallsmemama.com
Gina, the curtains look so different! I may have to give that a try myself. Thanks for hosting such an inspiration filled party!
wow, your curtains look really cool.
Great job. They are gorgeous.
Trudy
www.sewingwithtrudy.blogspot.com
The curtains look gorgeous!
Jeanine
Love what you did with the curtains. The pop of color is just the right touch!
those curtains are AMAZING!!!! great job!
You may have inspired me to try stencilling some linen panels....yours look great. Would love to win a stencil!
like the curtains!! i think i could think of a lot things to do with a new stencil!!
What a beautiful idea! It looks lovely!
I could use one of these for my boys' room. No project, but I would love to throw my name in the hat.
Your curtains turned out just GREAT!! I would love to win an awesome stencil like that! Thanks for the chance!
Love those curtains! What a great idea! Happy weekend!...Debbie
No cool project for me to link this week. The curtains look great!
The curtains look great!! :)
love the curtains, they look alot more expensive than they were to make! what a fab, easy, inexpensive project! thanks for hosting t.t.!
Love it! Bookmarked the site for future re-dos of my pad.
I need a stencil for my curtains for my newly painted bedroom... Hmmmm... And that dark gray would be perfect for me as well!
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