Interior designer with a flare for DIY
Looking for a temporary wallpaper solution and don't want to spend big bucks? Try this DIY fabric wallpaper! Oh, and it's removable too!
Starched Fabric Wallpaper - This is a great temporary solution for renters or those with commitment issues. Get the look of wallpaper!
Siiigh... on my wedding day, oh those days & bodies of yesteryear. I'm back again - how cool is that? Well at least it is for me :). I love being listed among so many
Guess what? That old-fashioned technique of using liquid-fabric-starch-to-put-fabric-on-a-wall REALLY WORKS..!! Here are a few tips: It's messy -- put down a plastic dropcloth. I used a paint tray to hold the liquid starch. My favorite tool was a small foam roller to get out the bubbles. Roll from the center of the piece out to the edges to remove all bubbles. (if you miss any -- you just poke the dry bubble with a pin and restarch the area) Once the fabric is completely soaked in the starch -- it can be difficult to tell which side is the "right side" -- so have a system. I laid the fabric in the starch, always with the wrong side down, then I folded it onto itself...so the WRONG side was always on the outside of the roll of fabric. If you're working with very large pieces -- the weight of the wet fabric can be a problem. Use tacks to hold the fabric in place...they can easily be removed when the fabric is dry. I LOVED the smell of the starch...and it's such an easy cleanup. Just rinse with water. WHAT A GREAT WAY TO DISPLAY SOME OF YOUR FABRIC STASH, EH?? I AM SOOO EXCITED..!! I cannot remember when I've had more fun doing an art project...and it felt sooo good to actually find a use for my extensive FABRIC STASH. It is as simple as 1-2-3. 1. Soak your fabric in the liquid starch. 2. Smooth it onto the wall. 3. Using a foam brush (or roller), or just your hand, gently squeeze out all air bubbles. Here's the beginning of my wall. At this point, I'm really building some confidence... WAIT UNTIL YOU SEE THE FINISHED WALL!! I LOVE IT SO MUCH...after I did the initial LAYER OF FABRIC -- I realized you can LAYER one fabric on top of another with the starch...WHO KNEW?? So, of course, when the whole wall was finished -- I starched some embroidery designs and t-shirt slogans -- to tone it all down.. And the great thing is -- you don't damage the fabric OR THE WALL in any way. When you get tired of it -- you just roll some water on to soften the starch -- and the fabric peels right off. Wash the wall -- and voila -- it's like it never happened! I'm still putting the room ALL TOGETHER -- and it is sooo awesome, I may have to post a video of it. (which is always kinda painful for me -- but this may be worth it!)
Removing starched fabric from walls - See what happens when I remove starched fabric from my walls. This is such a great idea for renters!
Starched Fabric Wall Treatment
Whether you have ugly walls you want to cover or you're just looking for a change, learn how to cover your walls with fabric 3 different ways
The do-it-yourself decorating experts at HGTV.com share step-by-step instructions for covering walls with your favorite designer fabric instead of wallpaper.
Whether you have ugly walls you want to cover or you're just looking for a change, learn how to cover your walls with fabric 3 different ways
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Interior designer with a flare for DIY
I received an e-mail a few months ago, asking if I would contribute to a new magazine, French Style. Well, that sounds right up my alley! Yesterday, I found the magazine in Target and snapped it up. First of all, it really is a beautiful magazine. I loved looking through it and I felt so […]
The do-it-yourself decorating experts at HGTV.com share step-by-step instructions for covering walls with your favorite designer fabric instead of wallpaper.
How To Cover A Wall With Fabric | Young House Love
Interior designer with a flare for DIY
You guys!! I have been wanting to post this tutorial for.ev.er. When I was working on Cara’s Office a year ago we did this to one of the walls and while the technique was awesome,
Grab your favorite fabric, soak it in liquid starch and cover your furniture. It is a great way to cover almost anything with fabric. H...
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Have you heard of starched fabric walls? How about a starched fabric wallpaper bookshelf! This tutorial will show you how to easily add a temporary look to your bookshelves.
Starched Fabric Wallpaper - This is a great temporary solution for renters or those with commitment issues. Get the look of wallpaper!
Removing starched fabric from walls - See what happens when I remove starched fabric from my walls. This is such a great idea for renters!
I've had a number of requests for the recipe to the Quilters Moonshine that Kare and I made and gave to the participants of our first Old Bags Day. This recipe makes a little over a gallon so be prepared to make it in a bucket or large bowl and then transfer to other containers. Mix well: 1 gallon of distilled water 1/2 cup liquid starch (we used Sta-Flo) 1 cup vodka (cheap is fine - and now you know why we call it Moonshine!) You can add up to 4 teaspoons of your favorite essential oil for a scent, if you'd like. We did not do that. For one thing, I don't particularly care for scented items because I never know if it will set off my allergies. Of course another reason we didn't "flavor it" was because we would never have been able to decide on one scent that all 32 participants would like. :-) So there you have it! Vodka really does have a place in the sewing room. :-))
The laundry room / mud room made great progress in the past week as part of the One Room Challenge. We’ve got shelving and trim up, the sink installed, flooring etc. But this week I want to talk about how to hang fabric as wallpaper, because let’s be honest – I’m obsessed with wallpaper. Check […]
For an easy temporary accent wall, this DIY wallpaper tutorial using fabric and starch is great option! Here's how we used this technique in our half bath.
Here's what I did with my spare time (not!) before Quilt Market! Flew down to Florida to do a special baby segment for the DIY show: Designing Spaces. Three days of design, install and film for 12 minutes of film! Thanks to the help of my talented sister Mindy and the top notch crew from Designing Spaces it all came together. It seems it always comes back to food, in this case the camera crew fuels up on coffee and donuts patiently waiting for the next stage in the makeover. camera tips from a pro Collette the expectant Mommy (very patient as we invaded her home!) me, and Debbie Marie the hostess with the mostess (there's a reason they refer to her on set as the talent!) The secret ingredient for all of this is liquid starch and of course fabric! My sister Mindy is the one that taught me all that can be done with starch. She covered her bathroom walls, then 3 kids and 10 yrs later she took it down (in 15 minutes!). That's the beauty of it; so easy to remove and it doesn't harm the walls. Perfect for rentals, dorm rooms, furniture. Note the hanging lampshade: EASY! No more spray adhesives and toxic fumes. simply cover the surface with undiluted starch, smooth the fabric over the surface then apply another coat, thoroughly soaking. Smooth out air bubbles with a paintbrush or my preferred method; fingers (if you liked finger painting you'll love this). And just for fun Check out this great crib sheet tutorial from Joanna of Stardust Shoes fame.
Original craft tutorials from Megan Cooley. Enjoy for personal use and send me photos of your creations so I can post them here, but please don't sell what you make. Thanks! A Hanging Book Display, A.K.A. a "Book Sling": The...
