Posts tagged with 'decor'

Make an Apron Out of a Pillowcase

POSTED BY MEG ALLAN, MAY 13 2008 01:19 PM | PERMALINK

This week's episode of 'Decor It Yourself' shows you how to make an apron out of your recycled jeans. I just saw this cool article about how to make an apron out of an old pillowcase from curbly. Very innovative, refreshing and totally recycled. I always find lovely Vera pillowcases without a matching sheet and now I know what to do with them.

You can find the whole tutorial at Craft Chi. What aprons have you made out of unexpected materials? How do you recycle old sheets or jeans to create...
Toolkit Contest Details

POSTED BY CORINNE LEIGH, MAY 06 2008 04:02 PM | PERMALINK

On this week's episode of Decor It Yourself, Meg announced that she will be giving away a pink tool kit from BUST magazine!

All you have to do is send in a video of a crafty home decor project you have done and you will be in the running to win!

Deadline: May 31st 2008, 12pm EST

Where: upload your videos to threadbanger.com's "upload" section

All entries must be received by 12:30PM ET, Friday May 31st, 2008.
Drawing to be conducted by Next New Networks on or about the Monday following the...
Upholstery Fabric

POSTED BY MEG ALLAN, MAY 06 2008 02:34 PM | PERMALINK

A few solid sources for organic upholstery fabric are Rubie Green, where I picked up the Lakeview print to re-vamp my ottoman.

I also adore the fabric at Twenty2. Both shops have easy-to-order websites and are earth-friendly companies that use natural fibers and chemical-free dyes.

Etsy and thrift stores are great resources for vintage fabric. This way you can give an old piece a new look using an earth-friendly method.
DIY Headboards for Your Bed

POSTED BY MEG ALLAN, APRIL 30 2008 05:18 PM | PERMALINK

Here are some other options for headboards for your bed that you can make yourself. The DIY Network offers this tutorial of a padded do-it-yourself headboard. Go on over to their site to see all kinds of home projects with detailed lessons.

As always, I turn to Apartment Therapy for ideas and inspiration. They provided the curtain idea in this week's episode and give this lesson on how to make your own.

I then turned to my nesting queen, Martha, who suggests using a door as...
DIY Bedroom, Decor It Yourself

POSTED BY RAMON DESOUZA, APRIL 29 2008 10:00 AM | PERMALINK

With allergy season in full swing, we are going to clear the clutter from our bedroom and add a fresh coat of paint to create a soothing sleep sanctuary. We will give you alternatives to the traditional headboard, and create a new one from faux wood contact paper.
Decor it Yourself: Clean Your Closet

POSTED BY RAMON DESOUZA, APRIL 15 2008 10:44 AM | PERMALINK

This week's episode is all about cleaning your closet! With all of our DIY duds we learned how to make on ThreadHeads, it's time to create a well-organized place to keep them all. Learn how to make your own cubbies, hooks, and labels to make it easier to keep your apparel organized.
With Love, Meg

POSTED BY CORINNE LEIGH, MARCH 04 2008 02:03 PM | PERMALINK

This is a very exciting day for ThreadBanger! Meg Allan is not only super talented and cute but she is an amazing DIYer who has been involved in the movement for quite some time. Read her thoughts below..... xoxoxo c p.s. i just looooove a woman with a camera!

"I am just thrilled to join my friends at Threadbanger for 'Decor It
Yourself'! This all began years ago with my one-woman run,
earth-friendly company, Enderby Designs. Enderby makes new, lovely
things out of recycled vintage materials for you...
Method Home Detox Kit

POSTED BY CORINNE LEIGH, MARCH 04 2008 01:45 PM | PERMALINK

Hi All!
Do you have home decor projects that you've done? Send in a picture or video to tips@threadbanger.com and the most unique ones will be featured on the ThreadBanger Blog and on Meg's blog, Enderby Nest. The most unique one will win Method's earth friendly home detox kit! Send in your submissions by March 28th 2008.
How To Make Curtains, Home Decor, Decor It Yourself

POSTED BY CORINNE LEIGH, MARCH 04 2008 11:53 AM | PERMALINK

We are very excited about our new show Decor it Yourself! In this episode, Meg shows us how-to DIY your curtains in response to some of the Threadheads' requests. Plus, a very helpful quick tip. Don't forget to show some love for the sode in the comments below!