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Inexpensive Home Decorating Ideas

Decorating your home is a very individual thing. When money is tight decorating becomes more of a challenge but far from impossible. Some of the things we have tried in past times were using photographs and pictures from calendars. Framing them in inexpensive frames and grouping them together as a display. Gift wrapping paper can also be used the same way. Select papers that complement each in design and color. Frame them and then arrange in a diamond pattern or some other interesting combination one wall. Stencils are another inexpensive way of brightening up a home and relatively inexpensive and … Continue reading →

Vinyl Lettering for the Home

I used to work in a sign shop. Hand painting was my specialty, but it has become somewhat of a lost art with the advent of incredible computers and other sign making technology. Precision cut, pressure-sensitive, vinyl lettering and printed banners are now more popular than hand painting in all but a few niche markets. The good news is vinyl lettering is great stuff. You can use it indoors and out for lettering everything from mailboxes, address plates, and bicycles, to specialty signs and art pieces, including decorating windows and walls. You can order letters online or visit a local … Continue reading →

How to use Stencils to Paint Your Walls

Many do-it-yourselfers find that stencils are the perfect way to put a nice, delicate pattern on any part of their wall. Many people use stencils for the trim, while others find that putting stencils on the entire wall creates a lovely scene. No matter how you plan to use your stencils, there are some basics that you should understand and practice to make sure that your first application is a success. First, you should learn about stencil procurement. Many people purchase plastic or cardboard ready-made stencils. These stencils are available online and at just about every craft and hobby store. … Continue reading →

Warm Up Empty Corners, Part III

This article provides a few more ways to treat empty corners and spaces. For more ideas, please check out the other articles if you missed them. Folding Screens You can purchase a folding screen, make your own, or dress up an existing screen. You can cover the screen with framed family photos, rich fabric, or a paint treatment. Another idea is to stencil on a design or to decoupage images from favorite prints, wallpaper, or other mediums onto the screen. If you don’t have a screen, or the corner seems too small to add a piece of furniture, try treating … Continue reading →

Dress Up Your Dressers, Part I

If you are planning to update a bedroom, consider dressing up existing dressers instead of replacing them. If you can avoid purchasing large pieces of furniture, you will have more money to spend on decorative items like bedding and window treatments, as well as fun stuff like accessories. If your existing dressers are still functional and they are not intricately detailed to the point that they cannot be blended with the updated style, freshen them up instead of buying new ones. Try these simple fixes: One option is to paint the frame of the dresser one color and use a … Continue reading →