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Custom Kids’ Placemats and Other Treatments

Your child can make a cool custom placemat, table runner, dresser scarf, or any other type of fabric treatment to show off his or her own personal style. These treatments work great in kids’ rooms, or your child can make a custom placemat for each member of the family. Placemat Choose a vinyl, rectangular shaped placemat. Have your child glue on images such a photos (or copies) images from magazines, clip art, scrapbook die cuts, or hand draw images. Some should overlap a bit to make a collage. You can outline different images with glitter or paint for added interest. … Continue reading →

No-Fabric Window Treatments

Frosted Glass Spray A great way to allow light in but to maintain privacy at the same time is to treat windows with frosted glass spray. You can find this product in many craft shops or order online. You will need to make sure the area you are working in is well ventilated, or to remove the window pane if possible and spray it outside. Frosted glass spray or “etching” spray is applied in much the same way as spray paint. Shake it well, hold the can 10-12″ from surface, and spray lightly and evenly. The etched look will show … Continue reading →