Okay, let me first qualify this statement by saying, any budget minded creative design project starts with using what you already have.  That being said, I got my design inspiration for these drapery panels after finding a 100% cotton shower curtain marked down to $4.24! After looking through my remnant fabrics, I found the perfect complimentary color to accommodate my window length.  Note: standard shower curtains are  72″ x 72″. 

Step 1: I re-purposed a bamboo pole by cutting it down to form the drapery hardware and attached them to the wall with standard “L” brackets from my tool box. 

Step 2: I simply cut the shower curtain in half and sewed the solid fabric to the bottom. Note: use fusible iron on tape if you don’t have a sewing machine.  Turn under and either sew or tape  the raw side seam and bottom hem.

Step 3: I hung the curtain on the bamboo rod using drapery ring clips I already had.

Step 4: Enjoy!

I can’t help but get inspired by all the beautiful colors in my garden at this time of year. A simple photograph can become inexpensive artwork by simply printing out your favorite pictures and framing them to coordinate with your decor.  This hydrangea would add a punch of color to any room in your home.

Have a big space to fill on a small budget? Take multiple framed photos (of a similar theme) and place them in a geometric pattern to make an even larger impact.

Want even more drama? Pick an accent color using the small tester size paint samples and paint out a block on your wall. Then hang the photograph(s) inside the color block.  You just created your own custom work of art. And lastly, don’t forget that placing fresh flower cuttings into your favorite vase will surely brighten up any space.