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How cool! I did a post yesterday (that included video) about transitioning your Thanksgiving tablescapes into Christmas, while saving time and money. http://itsgreattobehome.net/2009/11/19/a-change-of-scenery/

Can't wait to check out these DIY ideas!

That is so cute! My grandma made those for us as kids, but not with those cool shapes, hers were just big blobs, but they were so much fun! Thanks for the idea!

Thanks Rachel. We are going to make more this weekend. I might try to "score" the crayon paper with a craft knife...3 days later and my thumbs are still sore from peeling paper!!

*happy sigh* y'all always make my day when I receive your posts. I'm severly addicted to BHG, along with all of your specialty publications. Can't wait to have my new house built. I'm going to incorporate so many of your ideas and will take pictures and post.

Aww, thanks, Susan! And we can't wait to see photos from your beautiful new house. How exciting!

Wow! What a great idea! Also--forgot how great your blog is. I had a lot of fun catching up. PS--do you know of a good source for patterned vellum like that in the project?

Check out a local paper store or Michael's crafts. They've got lots of scrapbook paper options that include vellum and clear acetate sheets too. Have fun with the projects; the options are endless!

I'm with Erica and Christy--good paint & brushes and meticulous prep work. I have the best results with Sherwin Williams Duration paint. It costs a little more, but covers great and wears like iron. Just painted my front door bright orange--looks great! When I painted certain rooms--for instance a hall with a laundry chute--I changed out the knob on the laundry chute door. I found great knobs in the sale bin at Anthropologie. Makes a big impact for mere $.

I love Sherwin-Williams' paint card samples. You can take the punched out part of the cards and make it into art. Glue the pieces onto card stock. You can use any colors. Frame and hang up onto your bathroom wall or anywhere in your house you'd like.

We love the idea of flanking your bed with two curtained-off closets. It looks chic, affordable, and is easy to do. Here's an example from our site.

http://www.diyideas.com/howto/Decorate/young-house-makeover_ss4.html

Liquid Starch and fabric. You might need to search for better directions, but basically you find a fabric you like, dip it in spray starch, then spread it on the walls. Stays up very well, then when it is time to move out, use a spray bottle and spritz it with water, pull it down and toss in the washer to use again. Really looks great.

Thanks, Jennifer! I have tried the liquid starch before - for a wainscotting. I've never tried an entire wall (like wall paper). I'd love to use Merrimiko fabric (too expensive) or IKEA fabric (too far). Great idea!

Cindy, Jennifer beat me to it...I've not used it (although I am considering it in a room now...just so I don't have to paint it :D Middle son moving out in January, and if that would work for me until it warms up enough to paint.

i am so excited about this its NOT even funny! i have never seen the fabric paint like this before....is it usually near the old school 'puff paint' for fabrics?

Scarlett, these paints are usually at stores that sell "fine art" supplies. In my town, Utrecht sells them. These paints dry soft, unlike the puff paints. Jacquard (the paint used in the tutorial) has a really interesting site with lots of projects--can't remember if it also suggests retail outlets.