I know shes not ironed but I had to get a visual of what it might look like and well I'm kinda liking it ... Okay hang on let me start from the beginning.......
I have been wanting to do some form of curtain panels ever since I found the Nester's blog (which by the way she rocks), but the only kind I could semi afford just happened to be these checked ones that I was secretly coveting at our local Wal-mart (I know I know....Wally World don't judge me), but even at $20 bucks a pop it was still to much for my lowly budget. But.... Whilest shopping at our local Wal-Mart on ♥Day guess what I saw was on CLEARANCE!
Yup, my ever coveted Malaga Check Better Homes & Gardens curtain panels.
So in my cart they went, I actually bought 4 panels but I ended up taking 2 of them back so now I am going to cut the 2 in half and I'll get 4 panels for the price of 2. Look at me being all thrifty, yeah I'm cool like that. :) j/k The full blown panel was just too much fabric for my skinny farm house windows. I will be adding some fabric to the bottom of the panel because right now the window looks like it's sporting some Steve Urkel high waters. So I'll have to do a big reveal soon but for now I just thought I would throw out a small teaser & a stupid story aren't you glad you read my blog...... :):) Have a Happy Monday!
Funny how my small, sad, pathetic curtains that have been hanging far too long actually match the new panels. Just goes to show you that I don't stray far from what I love. :) Yeah I know I'm a total nerd.
so what I'm wondering is what are you going to create from your OLD curtains? Tee hee. . . I'm sure you'll think of something extremely creative & cool!
ReplyDeleteOh, I do love the frames around your windows!!! And the panels look great. Are you planning to leave the small valances up there, because they match perfectly!!
ReplyDeleteSuzanne
I love that pattern...it goes with almost anything..looks GREAT!
ReplyDelete-sandy toe
Awesome! You're so crafty fabulous and thrifty too! :D Can't wait to see the final reveal!
ReplyDeleteLooks GREAT!!!
ReplyDeletelove them...you think wally world still has any left?
ReplyDeleteToo cute!! I too am a curtain cutter. I got a two pack of panels from Ikea and cute them in half to have four for two windows. Love your toddler quilt you made by the way:)
ReplyDeleteThose look great! I have check curtains in my dining room and I love them.
ReplyDeleteThose look GREAT! I can't wait to see the finished project!
ReplyDeletelove love love the fabric and the clippies! great work...ironed or not.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THESE CURTAINS TOO BUT I WAS TOO SCARED TO BUY THEM. YOU GO GIRL. THEY LOOK EVEN BETTER UP AND I LOOOOVVVVE THEM WITH THE LITTLE VALANCE. I MIGHT HEAD TO WALLY WORLD TOMORROW.
ReplyDeleteHUGS FROM MAINE
http://sophie4me.blogspot.com/
Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteI too have been eyeing these beauties and now that I've seen them up in someones home I might have to go back and get some. Love them.
ReplyDeleteAre you serious? Those are from Walmart? Wow! I really like them!!
ReplyDelete~ Sarah
Rachel those curtains look so good. And I love the little valance you put inside the window. I love Wally World!! You can find some great stuff if you look hard enough. Very pretty find.
ReplyDeleteI have those exact curtains hanging over my french doors. BUT I paid full price for them! I hate paying full price for anything! Mimi
ReplyDeleteI had those same curtains in my kitchen and loved them!! I still have them cause I still love em' that much. Although they will no longer match I just cant seem to part with them. Yours look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou are so stinking creative!
ReplyDeleteLove em!! No judging on the Wal-Mart end...Those are fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteElise
I have those curtains. I love those curtains. I have put them in a couple of clients houses as well. Can't wait to see the finish product. Clearance eh? I might just have to go to my lame-o walmart and see what they got. A girl can never have too many plain curtain panels!
ReplyDeleteHELP ME! remember the little addison cake toppers you did for her birthday? HOW did ya do it in photoshop and just drew the hat on? Okay- so I need step by step directions, PLEASE??? Your awesome and thanks! :)
ReplyDeleteoh ya- love the curtains... do you ever feel like you need to get "away" from your 5? I sometimes do to- don't worry- and if your ever in that predicament- your welcome to come see me! :) and we could play with all sorts of craft projects in my house!
Yay for deals! I am starting a "Trash to Treasure" round of craftyness for this week. You might enjoy it...
ReplyDeleteI really really like those colors. Now i'm in the mood to redecorate thanks! I have napkins very similar to those colors and pattern for halloween. If you have leftover fabric you could make napkins or a table runner.
ReplyDeleteI love the new/old look ~ very budget friendly and oh so pretty! I see a shopping trip in my plans tomorrow. ;)
ReplyDeleteJo
They look gorgeous - I can't wait to see the whole reveal. Your window casings are awesome, by the way.
ReplyDeleteOh I like them alot! Very cute, I can't wait to see the end result!
ReplyDeleteThese look great! I love the pattern and color!
ReplyDeleteYes, those are great! I like the colors, cheery.
ReplyDeleteI love the curtains. They look great. I just love when you get great deals.
ReplyDeleteRuth
Very Cute!!
ReplyDeleteYour curtains are lovely. Great idea cutting them in half. I still haven't gotten to Walmart to checkout the BH&G things. Love the checks.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteThis comment has been removed by the author.
ReplyDeleteAhhh, my comment multiplied and then I deleted them all! It is going craaaazy! Anyhow...
ReplyDeleteI really love your blog! I am thrilled you stopped by mine and am excited to visit you again!
♥Jen
Out of curiosity, how much was the clearance price for these. I'm trying to get other Walmarts to ship them to my store...it's proving to be difficult!
ReplyDeleteLOVELY new panels!!
ReplyDeleteI love that pattern~ they're a good classic!
ReplyDeleteI need to do something in my laundry room. Maybe this week I can get off my duff and get busy in there!!!
I've been staring at my windows for months just imagining long panel curtains on them but I hear yah the rod the panels, it adds up. So for now I will look at yours and wait for mine to some day hang on my window.
ReplyDeleteThe fabric and the frame around the window look so beautiful...I really like it.
ReplyDeleteRoman shades concord, ca