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[@MeditationParadiseLand]

Thumbs up Always!💕The person who is reading this comment, I wish you great success, health, love and happiness 🌼

[@sarahjones8158]

Thank You and you as well enjoy your day be safe and have an amazing weekend 🫂💋💋💋❤️

[@MeditationParadiseLand]

@@sarahjones8158 Thank you and same to you!💕

[@peajay3557]

Thanx! Same back. 😊💕

[@MeditationParadiseLand]

@@peajay3557 You’re welcome and thank you!💕

[@mariamercy7317]

Thanks, right back at you Carlene. God bless you double. Stay safe. Happy weekend 😉

[@valerief1231]

It’s it me or is it weird to show the finished project for less than 1 whole second?

[@lateknightcreations]

I know… but when editing, every second counts, or the video is too long and you can’t get everything in that you want. Just a thought.

[@sistersheri6327]

I did this 25 yrs ago and they are still hanging on the sliding glass doors looking awesome

[@AKingZWldAQu33nZUnVZ]

One Of The Best Hack DIY And Straight To The Point Easy To Follow And Instructions Thank I Enjoyed Watching!!!

[@lhmcd5538]

I have wrapped couches in them as I haven’t been able to afford a new cover. It’s looked great. Thank you. May you all please take care and stay safe.

[@yvonnebejarano8341]

Me tooooo! I paid waaay to much for my sofa and lo e seat so I covered them with 4x9 drop cloth...PERFECT!

[@stephanielake71]

Same

[@janeleslie4192]

Ditto 👍great minds think alike

[@badabing9143]

I want to but scared I'll screw up ½ way thru 🙄

[@staceyclark1064]

@@yvonnebejarano8341 p80

[@dianaalexander3934]

Thanks for those ideas! I used drop cloth to make a custom bed skirt and curtains for our bathroom. Love them both.

[@tovah2276]

Ahhhh, the Beeswax covers….a REAL SORE SPOT in this house. My loving and wonderful husband decided he would “help” me and do some laundry and clean out the fridge and mop floors and change the sheets on the bed. What an angel. Well, when he cleaned out the fridge he decided the “cover things” needed to be washed too since they touch food and who knows, it could be furry food? (MALE THINKING, sorry guys but for most of you it is true.) So as he did the laundry and washed the beeswax covers along with a few of my cashmere sweaters and pants with the BED SHEETS, my Cashmere is ruined (I have his credit card) and I’ll be trying that little trick to restore the beeswax covers I have/had. Bless his heart for trying. I am very very lucky and blessed to have him in my life even if he ruins a few hundred dollars of clothes and ruins some very hard working bees WORK. Ahhhhh, gotta love him. 💖

[@LauraMe...]

So, do you just hand wash them? 🤔

[@donnabacon4681]

He did try and he did quite well (other than cleaning the bowl covers); sounds like you weren't hard on him, just thank you Darlin'! Don't need to to discourage! Enjoy your day!

[@LauraMe...]

@@donnabacon4681 I was just curious how do you clean these covers. We are trying to reduce our waste and these covers are interesting to me

[@donnabacon4681]

@@LauraMe... they are very interesting! I do not use them; however, I would like just wipe clean? Maybe Google the question?

[@ColtraneAndRain]

I added grommets and sprayed a large one with waterseal to use as a shade above our patio. It looks awesome.

[@carolking1502]

Drop cloths are fun and cheap! Whether you have a tight budget, like to change it up frequently, or have dogs with muddy feet and cats with sharp claws! As a sofa cover, it's great!

[@ralphjackson8295]

I've been using dropcloths for years as outdoor curtains on my balcony. Far cheaper than outdoor curtains and when they get nasty, toss them in the washer and they're as good as new.

[@Kayenne54]

6:29 If you paint that fabric with Paverpol (type of product for outside use) that box will last forever. Fabric will be just wipe clean, like any statue.

[@cathithomas2888]

Thanks for that! I’m going to try some.

[@nana820able]

Would that work on a pergola? I'm trying to find a cover for mine. The ones they sell lack style.

[@mariamercy7317]

Good to know... I took a Screenshot of your comment to save for future reference 😉

[@Monica---]

@@mariamercy7317 me too! 😊

[@Medusa5150]

Loved love loved all the ideas! I'm exhausted after watching all of them tho. Wish I had the energy.

[@susanjohnson5037]

Beautiful ideas who knew drop cloth could be used like this, tfs, love from Tn

[@yvonnebejarano8341]

And now every tool supply place is gonna be out😂🤣

[@deestupi]

That lighting trick was genius

[@feduppatriot7647]

That last one , home made beeswax wrap clothes, loved it .

[@jadestone8552]

These were great ideas! Thanks for sharing

[@SafaiaFureia]

For the footstool at the beginning a suggestion. I do not know about anyone else but I've cracked my shins on footstools and other furniture many times. If the foam was a bit larger, then an indent was made in the bottom of it, the wood piece would sit inside of it and you'd have padding surrounding it so that your shins had a bit of protection. Would also be great if you had a toddler in the house prone to falling

[@margaretcaldarone1005]

I Love Drop Cloths. They are woven so tight. I use them as an extra drape for weather profing. It really makes a difference, It keeps the cold out and the warmth in. Ive used them for drapes & Clothes, They look great. Im going to use your stencil idea for a rug. It holds the paint nicely.

[@gungho1284]

Could use it as a backing layer on something that would actually look pretty hanging over a window, but isn't thick enough.

[@bettywhite8407]

I ve used these paint drop cloths for yrs in my old drafty farmhouse. . For curtains. I do sew brown/ tan 3 " fringe on top. & tiebacks.

[@bari2883]

How are you using it as a rug? Are you going to use a backing so they don’t crumple up when you walk on them. I’d love to know because I want that colour in a rug but can’t afford runners for my hallway it’s at least 13 Mtrs long

[@peajay3557]

I'd love to know how you use it as a rug also. How do you keep it from bunching up when you walk on it? Thanks for any info.

[@carolking1502]

@@bari2883 There are a variety of mats that go under rugs to prevent slipping. You could even sew a couple of stitches in each corner to hold the fabric in place.

[@kerriebailey8459]

How do you clean the beeswax wraps?

[@kdfleming2]

Oh, you’ve given me ideas. Loved these. ❣️

[@ricosuave5120]

That beeswax covers idea is great!

[@ruthtrefethen4171]

Is there anything you cant do? I love (western) New York too.....beautiful and so rich looking. Thanks for all of these wonderful ideas!

[@chillstudio545]

Wonderful ideas

[@Rosaron7]

Whew... she's a "beast"!! Awesome artwork! Respect due!! 🌹

[@devadethereal6301]

We were thinking about doing something like this first idea for shading our front porch. We had bamboo roll up shades out there but after one year of our severe humidity and southern heat they're toast lol. Harbor Freight has dropcloths like these and we've used them for outdoor stuff before. We made a bench cushion and what was leftover for a fence flap to shade a side of our chicken run for them to escape the sun when they want. They held up okay for a year or so and they're way cheaper than replacing the blinds every year. I can paint, stencil, dye them or whatever.

[@tonianderson886]

I like Sherwin Williams or Menards for Drop cloths on that Roman shade project I would use either iron on interfacing or sew on kind to give more body and it would let less light through for more privacy between the slats when it's down ! Hope that makes sense !! Great idea

[@bettywhite8407]

❤ her creative designer decor.

[@ujalanaveed]

loved each n every diy superb

[@puppycat58]

Wow this is amazing 👏...thank u for the tips

[@reginamcday1955]

Love it! 😊

[@hummingbird2230]

Very ingenius. Love all of it

[@anndee3078]

Great Ideas.!! But the music is EXTREMELY ANNOYING.!!

[@jgfreer8322]

@ann Dee You could just turn them volume down or hit mute if you don’t like it?

[@dianebaker5243]

Lovely video thanks for sharing 👍 😊

[@kevinjones6577]

y'all are easily impressed.

[@Kayenne54]

I'd use the canvas drop sheet as an under lining for good material for the chair coverings, because it has that waterproofing element.

[@barbaraann9308]

wow great ideas.

[@robinpesek3657]

Man oh man! I am indeed inspired! Hold my beer.

[@cloriecesalter344]

Love love LOVE IT… Thank you for sharing

[@lauravf3708]

These are ALL awesome!

[@barbaralockhart9282]

Very handy tips thank you for sharing xo 🥰 🥰 🥰 🥰 🥰 🥰

[@territimmerman140]

The beeswax idea is ingenious!

[@Diane56ful]

Great ideas! Thank you!

[@kimberlythomas8366]

Your creations are stunning!!!! Love them. Could do without that music. 🤪

[@tonianderson886]

I agree it's annoying

[@bonnietorix5818]

I agree, I turn my volume down, then forget to turn it back up when done. But I do so enjoy watching these helpful video's, thank you to all you ladies for creating and sharing such good ideas. You are all awesome.

[@alisonmary1443]

Brilliant ideas, I am all geared now 👍

[@carolb1792]

I used drop cloths for almost all my windows and a sliding glass door. I even got a large one for a bedspread.

[@MinhNguyen-mo5fp]

Very nice 👍🏻 thank you 🙏🏻

[@LynnT39]

Wow! Thanks for the ideas.

[@lpitts46]

Great hacks! I will be trying some of these. Thanks for sharing, be safe and be blessed.🥰🤗

[@janeleslie4192]

Love that shade 👍

[@Monica---]

Oh my gosh! Great video with lots of great ideas. Thank you! Can I ask where the framed llama print at the 4:37 mark is from? I love it! ❤️ 🦙

[@guayapizza2314]

Amazing!

[@castanedagus]

Great ideas. Nice video

[@cass77788]

can you wash the rug after its painted? will the paint come out?

[@badabing9143]

Very cool ideas! 👍📌

[@glittermama]

What's truly annoying about these types of videos, particularly from Hometalk, is the length of time , or rather lack of time, spent on viewing the finished product. Most creative people are visual learners and not enough time is allotted for the viewer to take in the result. Some good ideas here, but I can't say I've imprinted the images on my mind well enough to try anything. Too bad.

[@nanakgibbons]

Freeze frame dear heart!

[@esalenchik]

You can play the videos on slow speed, too

[@tonianderson886]

I agree !! Maybe less idea's on one video and more how to instructions !!

[@glittermama]

@@tonianderson886 exactly!

[@maryjones2222]

You ever heard of the pause button?

[@alicejump2290]

Clever!

[@patriciahale6575]

Nice compulation.

[@tiadavenport5465]

I'd say a trip to Ikea would work just as well.

[@jgfreer8322]

@Bunny Davenport For you it might .. but we don’t have ikea in Africa.

[@mariedriskell8752]

Are they, (the drop cloths) some kind of canvas, or a linings?

[@more5347]

would love to know where to get canvas drop cloth for $10.

[@thebastardgift]

💙💙💙

[@PhoebesWorldProductions]

cool. =)

[@christinerobinson9372]

Harbour Freight? That's the only place I've seen large pieces of burlap that size.

[@margaretcaldarone1005]

@Christine Robinson, they sell them at Wal-Mart in paint dept. They are called Drop Cloths. They sold for 10.00 now because of War. They raised the price to $11.11.

[@KaterinaGasset]

You can order them from Home Depot for $11 for the large thick ones. That is a better price than Harbor Freight

[@lindacurry6224]

It’s not burlap, it’s canvas. Huge difference☺️

[@janetellinger9605]

Wat too creative for me Admire!

[@missmayflower]

Since when do drop cloths have patterns on them?

[@joyscranfield5527]

These are good & useful ideas! Does anyone have a good & easy way to make a Roman shade? I tried using blinds but didn't like outcome🤔

[@carolking1502]

My mom had a drapery business and made them all the time. It involved little white plastic rings hand stitched onto the back of the shade and threading white drawstring cord through the rings. Measure spacing carefully!

[@badabing9143]

@@carolking1502 yes, you just reminded me of one I have put away and a pair of Beautiful lace curtains that had the round rings going up the back and they'd hang so nice... Thanks for the reminder!!😊🤩

[@carolking1502]

@@badabing9143 You're welcome!😁

[@sonjagood7305]

💜💜💜💜

[@janetbaker3616]

Some old projects, a few new.

[@londawhitt6841]

😊👍

[@kerie.krieglmeier243]

one of the items was a $30 floral SHOWER CURTAIN from Target not a $10 Dropcloth

[@lynngehringer1073]

How is it that people who are looking for a nice looking window dressing don't even think to press the window treatments? Beautiful homes some are even newly built with updated furnishings then they hang their window coverings of choice on a rod that came straight out of a package from a warehouse and call it good! I challenge those who doubt me about the SUPERIOR look...just press one side and see & "feel the difference".

[@patriciaribaric3409]

My face would look a lot better too if I could iron out the wrinkles.

[@marilynphillips1536]

I have st hung curtains up did not iron them the whole room looks trashy but I'm too lazy to take them down iron and hang back up I think it's called old age. Oh well

[@collew3226]

I ‘hang’ my curtains with magnets I got on Amazon. Pitiful.

[@sandraolson1022]

I agree! That has always been a pet peeve of mine. Even a simple plain little curtain if pressed, can look really cute. :)

[@christinebeames2311]

Please what is a drop cloth , I’m 8n england and and never heard of them

[@christie4336]

Typically used to protect floors when painting. 100% cotton and hemmed on all sides. Sizes up to 8 ft x 10 ft here. Some come with a plastic backing but obviously you don't want that on curtains. Cotton or linen damask tablecloths can be pretty too.

[@christinebeames2311]

@@christie4336 thank you

[@jerishull1860]

Umm, printed fabrics are not $10 dropcloths. Clickbait after the 3 min mark.

[@colechannel6943]

Hi

[@katieelle5865]

Mine tore up when washed

[@lindafreudiger8022]

Some of the project aren't using "drop cloths"

[@jimmiller4823]

Loved the ideas, but it moved way too fast to really appreciate it.

[@Elainemom]

OK I’m a little slow. I need some directions for the first curtains that she made . you just take the drop cloths fold them over to make the curtains and let them drape someone with a little creativity please help me out please. 😌

[@christie4336]

You got it. The reason you fold them is to adjust the length with out sewing. The fold over part looks like a valance. Drop cloths come in lots of sizes. You might find one that is the exact length and then not fold it over but just hang it on a curtain rod with the little clips. Its really that easy. A drop cloth is hemmed on all sides so it looks "finished". You can also do this with table cloths. Vintage table cloths are cute or new ones . If you buy new, you can get multiple identical ones to match every window in the room. Table cloths are basically a big piece of fabric that is hemmed on all sides. You might find that too much light comes thru with some fabrics. You can simply use two layers of fabric. I also like to add thin layer of fleece in winter to keep the cold out. Fleece is a great option because it doesn't have to be hemmed at all. Cut it, put the clips on, slide the clip/rings on the curtain rod and you are done. Fleece comes in lots of colors. Drop cloths are 100% cotton and can be dyed.

[@sandraolson1022]

@@christie4336 awesome ideas! Especially the iuse of fleece.😊

[@betterthancomputers]

interesting ideas but the "creative" camera zooming and wobble made the video a hard watch.

[@bitrudder3792]

They don’t launder well. Just saying.

[@shirleywashington4969]

I love your creative projects, will definitely refer to them, BUT OMG PLEASE DON’T use such MONOTONOUS REPETITIVE Background “music” !!! 🙏🏼 ☮️

[@sandraolson1022]

I agree !! I always turn the volume down because it is so annoying, and then forget to turn it up!

[@brendasidmore2731]

Canvas drop cloth for curtains is tacky.

[@Kayenne54]

Would work in a rental. When you leave, just bin them. (they won't wash well because of the plastic-y backing). However, I have used calico for curtains. Calico gets softer and whiter, the more you wash it, and looks good with polished wood floors and certain types of decor.

[@marilynphillips1536]

Not if you have a farmhouse design in mind burlap is beautiful

[@jeanwalker8276]

Totally agree

[@bonnietorix5818]

Depends on the decor, the ones I have seen look really good. Maybe not in a NYC penthouse, but we spent a week in a little cabin in the mountains and their decor had this look all thru it and it was beautiful. It was such a comfortable place to be we hated to leave. It really was beautiful, but not everyone has the same taste, thank goodness, it would be boring to see the same ideas in every home.

[@kmarch6630]

Nothing new about most of these.

[@BarleyWheets]

When you do NOT explain what you are doing the video becomes much less helpful almost useless.

[@nowirehangers2815]

Hideous

[@midgethorn4083]

Love the stenciling!

[@donnariley4543]

That was awesome amazing