DIY Valances

Here's how I turned this-

into this, in under fifteen minutes and less than $4...

1) I pulled out the 2 extra curtains I had purchased at the Linens N Things going out of business sale last year. I bought them before we moved in and I was considering hanging them in our great room, and at $5 each I thought I might as well buy some extra just in case. Instead, I hung 2 in our breakfast room and kept the extra 2 in storage.

2) I got out my iron adhesive. A true best friend for a girl that doesn't sew. I've used this to hem other curtains, paints etc. You can find it at any craft store and it's super easy to use.

I cut the curtains down in to size and used the iron adhesive to hem them up.

3) I hung my $0.97 cent curtain rod and got my $1.49/roll ribbon ready.

4) Hung my new valance.

5) Wrapped simple brown ribbon around the valance and used a safety pin to hold the ribbon together. (I told you I don't sew...at all)

6. Voila-instant valance.

Here's the complete look-
I love how finished the windows look. Even though I used ready made curtains, this could easily be done with any piece of fabric. You would just have to sew or use the iron adhesive to create the slit for the curtain rod. Super easy and I loved how it turned out!