Monday, February 16, 2009

{La' Curtain's}


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.
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41 comments:

  1. Scrappinfor3February 16, 2009 at 1:08 PM

    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!

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  2. southerninspirationFebruary 16, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Oh, 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!!

    Suzanne

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  3. Shell in your PocketFebruary 16, 2009 at 1:54 PM

    I love that pattern...it goes with almost anything..looks GREAT!
    -sandy toe

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  4. KaceyFebruary 16, 2009 at 2:08 PM

    Awesome! You're so crafty fabulous and thrifty too! :D Can't wait to see the final reveal!

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  5. Inspired KaraFebruary 16, 2009 at 2:22 PM

    Looks GREAT!!!

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  6. Kristen, pajama mamaFebruary 16, 2009 at 2:54 PM

    love them...you think wally world still has any left?

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  7. Invited InFebruary 16, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    Too 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:)

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  8. EmilyFebruary 16, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    Those look great! I have check curtains in my dining room and I love them.

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  9. DarleneFebruary 16, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    Those look GREAT! I can't wait to see the finished project!

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  10. Danyele EasterhausFebruary 16, 2009 at 4:05 PM

    love love love the fabric and the clippies! great work...ironed or not.

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  11. LisaFebruary 16, 2009 at 5:35 PM

    LOVE 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.

    HUGS FROM MAINE

    http://sophie4me.blogspot.com/

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  12. SadieFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:06 PM

    Very pretty!

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  13. 3LittleByrdsFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:18 PM

    I 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.

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  14. frillsfluffandtrucksFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:33 PM

    Are you serious? Those are from Walmart? Wow! I really like them!!

    ~ Sarah

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  15. DebFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:42 PM

    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.

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  16. Mimi SueFebruary 16, 2009 at 6:47 PM

    I have those exact curtains hanging over my french doors. BUT I paid full price for them! I hate paying full price for anything! Mimi

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 16, 2009 at 7:51 PM

    I 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!

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  18. Wendy February 16, 2009 at 9:02 PM

    Very pretty!!!!

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  19. Kritta22February 16, 2009 at 9:23 PM

    You are so stinking creative!

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  20. EliseFebruary 17, 2009 at 6:51 AM

    Love em!! No judging on the Wal-Mart end...Those are fabulous!!
    Elise

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  21. TaushaFebruary 17, 2009 at 7:37 AM

    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!

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  22. AlexaFebruary 17, 2009 at 8:24 AM

    HELP 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! :)

    oh 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!

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  23. Jenny and the Princess PeoniesFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:04 AM

    Yay for deals! I am starting a "Trash to Treasure" round of craftyness for this week. You might enjoy it...

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  24. Rebecca BannerFebruary 17, 2009 at 9:33 AM

    I 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.

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  25. JoFebruary 17, 2009 at 2:42 PM

    I love the new/old look ~ very budget friendly and oh so pretty! I see a shopping trip in my plans tomorrow. ;)

    Jo

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  26. Laurel @ Ducks in a RowFebruary 18, 2009 at 6:13 AM

    They look gorgeous - I can't wait to see the whole reveal. Your window casings are awesome, by the way.

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  27. JessicaFebruary 18, 2009 at 8:56 AM

    Oh I like them alot! Very cute, I can't wait to see the end result!

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  28. UnknownFebruary 18, 2009 at 1:21 PM

    These look great! I love the pattern and color!

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  29. KatyFebruary 18, 2009 at 1:49 PM

    Yes, those are great! I like the colors, cheery.

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  30. RuthFebruary 19, 2009 at 6:19 AM

    I love the curtains. They look great. I just love when you get great deals.
    Ruth

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  31. GailFebruary 19, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Very Cute!!

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  32. ChristinaFebruary 19, 2009 at 1:28 PM

    Your 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.

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  36. UnknownFebruary 20, 2009 at 12:19 PM

    Ahhh, my comment multiplied and then I deleted them all! It is going craaaazy! Anyhow...
    I really love your blog! I am thrilled you stopped by mine and am excited to visit you again!
    ♥Jen

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  37. The Cascio WhirlwindFebruary 20, 2009 at 12:47 PM

    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!

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  38. tiarastantrumsFebruary 20, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    LOVELY new panels!!

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  39. Our Complete FamilyFebruary 22, 2009 at 8:18 PM

    I love that pattern~ they're a good classic!
    I need to do something in my laundry room. Maybe this week I can get off my duff and get busy in there!!!

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  40. JacklynFebruary 25, 2009 at 5:23 AM

    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.

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  41. WaseemMay 22, 2012 at 9:56 PM

    The fabric and the frame around the window look so beautiful...I really like it.

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