Moroccan Stenciled Drop Cloth Curtain Panels

Stenciling Drop Cloth Curtain Panels Using the Moroccan Dream Stencil

Good morning, my DIY friends! If you have bare windows, Cutting Edge Stencils has a quick, easy, and affordable solution to get you covered. Today we're going to share how one DIY blogger used drop cloth panels to create the perfect drapery for her screened-in deck. Come take a look... We'd like you to meet Tanya, the creative DIYer behind All Things Beautiful. Tanya was super happy when her screened-in deck was completed. She felt compelled to add some personality to the space using color and pattern. One of the first projects on this list was adding drapery. After investigating outdoor drapery panels, she quickly realized her budget was not going to support it. After a little bit more research, Tanya put her DIY thinking cap on and decided that she could stencil a set of drop cloth panels to make her own custom curtains. At $5 per drop cloth, she couldn't beat that price. First we'll give you a sneak peek at her stenciled curtains and then fill you in on how she completed the project. Stenciling is a great way to get the look you want for a lot less. She bought simple drop cloths for $5 each and our Moroccan Dream Allover Stencil. First she ironed the drop cloths to remove any wrinkles. Then she found a flat surface for her stenciling project. Tanya used blue painter's tape to hold the stencil in place and a dense foam roller to paint the pattern. She painted the pretty Moroccan pattern using Folk Art's Calypso Blue. As she finished painting the stencil, she would gently lift the stencil and reposition so she could complete the pattern across the drop cloth. After the stenciled curtains were dry, Tanya ironed them one more time to set the paint. Then she hung them in the screened-in patio. Tanya added the final decorating touches which included colorful accent pillows. Here is the finished room. Don't these look lovely in her screened-in deck? We think so! Tanya commented, "I am so happy with the outcome, and it feels like I brought the indoors outside!" Here is a close-up of the stenciled curtains. Tell us, would you consider stenciling drop cloths to create custom curtains? Leave us your thoughts in the comments below! Haven't had enough stencil fun?

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Thanks for reading and happy stenciling! Michelle and the Cutting Edge Stencils Crew