This isn't the greatest photo, but I've been holding onto this Better Homes & Gardens article since it came out in the February 2007 issue - it's all about how to customize curtains. (p.s. don't you love the turquoise curtain/paint? I totally wish I would have copied the color palate)When we moved to a new apartment in July, I pulled it out of my notebook and got to work. I found and a zinnia stencil on Michael's website that looks a lot like the BGH stencil... and since we don't have a Michael's store in Manhattan, I made my own.
I bought a plain sheet of stencil "paper" (I don't know what else to call it. It is more like a thin sheet of plastic) at Lee's Art Shop, traced the printed-out zinnia graphic using a permanant marker, and started cutting away, scherenschnitte style.
Using fabric paint, I stenciled a sheer white Ikea curtain panel.
Yep, that is panel, singular. I have yet to do the other one.
I picked a sheer curtain due to my dark, alley-facing kitchen window. I need all the light I can get! If you are using sheer panels (or any thickness, really), make sure you cover your work surface with cardboard to protect it from the excess paint that seeps through.
23 comments:
Cute, cute, cute!! I love it!
these are beautiful!!
You are so clever. I know you've heard it before, but you see, you once inspired me to try a scherenschnitte style cut out.
You have NO IDEA what a MESS I made of that job.
That's how I know just how clever you are.
very beautiful! you did a great job.
I've been lurking around your blog for a while, but now I just have to say that I love your blog and your ideas. We recently moved, and I've been trying to figure out a way to do curtains/window coverings for our many new windows. Love this idea! Thanks.
Beautiful - as usual!
what a fantastic idea! your curtains are great!
As always, super cute. You really have amazing ideas.
Love them! I just came across your blog and I will definitely be back. I love crafty stuff like this!
These are super cute!! What a sweet idea to add some color to your kitchen.
wow...love it love it love it!! I haven't tried using fabric paint yet, but I might work up the courage now! Thanks for the inspiration as usual!
What a neat idea! Your curtain looks great!
These are looking great! I plan on doing something similar to my Pier 1 khaki curtains in my living room. They need something to spice them up, I just haven't decided on the design yet!
So cute!!! Absolutely love them.
I have no idea how to do that crazy cutting technique though- I think it intimidates me!
Those are precious! Did you free form where you would put the flowers, or did you intentionally space them out? Also, did you use the leaf stencil or just the pretty zinnia? I love these! I might just have to make some :)
What a beautiful pattern. It looks like it took a LOT of work, though. I don't know if I'd have the patience for that. But it does give me a good idea for curtains.
Wow that is such a great idea! They look beautiful!
hey awesome job on the curtains. ive been reading your blog for over a month now and you have some really great ideas. i'm stealing the curtain idea for my bathroom hehe let's hope it turns out just as good as yours did.
Stephanie.
wow this is a great idea, I just recently bought sheer curtains from IKEA for my daughters room to get as much light as possible too. I was trying to decide on a way to spice them up, I was thinking of using ribbon but I like this idea better!!
This is so pretty. I love it : )!
I bought the book printing by hand, and now I see your curtains... I can't find good fabric paint! Could you tell me what your using? Thanks
You did a really great job on the curtain. It really looked so nice an perfect.
I love that you did this on a sheer. Think I'll play around with this a little on an old sheer and different paints to see what happens.
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