The Shabby Nest is hosting a Frugal Decorating Tip party. I love nothing more than a good party, so I'm soooo there. Go and see how others are decorating the frugal way. It'll put more projects on your weekend list than you can imagine!
The only problem is the admission is a post with my own tip. Hmmm. The only way I know how to decorate is Frugal. However, I have not used my camera much to take pictures. Bad Mama.
I do have a few pics that I'll share and pinky swear to get better about using the camera ~ fair enough?
Tip #1: If you find a yard sale table that has a classic shape but the top is marred beyond the repair time you want to put into it..........cover it with fabric.
Leftover fabric and my handy dandy staple gun transformed this table in less than five minutes. I love that it adds another layer of texture to the dining room.Tip #2: If you still have MORE left over fabric and no art..........get cheap art canvases from Walmart.
The same leftover fabric and staple gun were used here; along with appliqueing letters. Applique first, then staple. Original, cheap and fast that's how we do it in Bahama Shores.
The same leftover fabric and staple gun were used here; along with appliqueing letters. Applique first, then staple. Original, cheap and fast that's how we do it in Bahama Shores.What have you done lately???
15 comments:
what a great idea for the table- it adds so much character too. love it.
I love this idea! You know, fabric just brings so much softness to a room :-) I need to start thinking about what I can cover in fabric. I love to see unusual things too, and you don't see a fabriced table every day.
Super ideas. Love the black and white fabrics.
thanks for visiting.
Have a great day!
Darlene
I really love the idea of the fabric for the table top. Please show pictures if you really do your cabinets! Thank you for stopping by today!
the black and white is adorable! great ideas!!!
That is a great tip about the canvases. Even I could handle a staple gun (at least I hope I can!). Have a great weekend!
Carrie
I need me a staple gun! Great idea:)
love the black and white!!:)
WOWSERS!!! What a fantastic idea!!!!!! I never would have thought of fabric in a million years. How clever!!
xoxoxxo
hey; thanks for stopping by. I love the black and white! I"m not good with fabrics, but what you've done looks great!
I'm so looking forward to garage sale season starting up...I have big plans for what I want to find!
~ Sarah
I love the idea of using the canvas! I may just borrow that for my bedroom! I have been tryin to find the right thing for just above our bed. And I love the table top idea! Thanks for sharing and for the great ideas!
MaRin: thanks
MMommy: I love unusual things as well, and am rarely confident enough to do it. I am so glad I did.
Jade: right back at ya!
Nice & Easy: That will probably be a long time off, but I do hope to do it one day.
Polka Dot: thanks
Queen Bee: I've seen the stuff you do, you can totally ROCK the staple gun!
Moon: go and get one and conquer, girl!
Chrissie G: thank you
Crissie: thank you, this is totally good for my self confidence!
Michelle: Thank you ~ I love fabric!
Frills: I should be more organized and start a list of what I hope to find. My list is mental ~ which is not such a good idea.
Stacia: I saw on some blog someone did two big canvases with each person's initial over the bed on the side they slept on. Looked awesome!
WOW, the table is gorgeous!!! Great job! I think I need to invest in a staple gun too!
What have I done lately?? Not blogged obviously ;)
Look at you raking in all the comment love!!
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