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DIY Painter tarp curtains

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DIY Painter tarp curtains…better known as drop cloth. Truly this is the easiest project ever. How cheap too!
drop cloth curtains and painting them
Painters tarps make the best curtains.
After I did  Jack’s room,
I decided Alex needed some window treatments as well.
 

Bought the canvas at Walmart for 9.97. This was the perfect size 

Taped off the drop cloth for the stripes

Used a traditional paint brush and painted away within the tape lines.
drop cloth curtains
For less than $40.00 I have my own custom made curtains. I am in the market for a new comforter for Alex’s room, I want something a little more rustic outdoor looking.
And here I recently found it, at Belk’s.
This is an old post and my son’s room has since had a boys teenage bedroom makeover.
Kept the curtains though.

 

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Comments

  1. Thoughtfully Blended Hearts says

    March 31 at 11:07 pm

    You learn so much when you have boys…at least I did…
    Love those curtains!!!
    Love that pic of your boy and his gun!!!

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  2. Linda @ A La Carte says

    March 31 at 11:12 pm

    What a great idea! Love how that looks.

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  3. Viki says

    March 31 at 11:13 pm

    This was such a cool idea. Looks great. We used a tarp like that once and used paint for a banner.

    Reply
  4. Liz says

    March 31 at 11:21 pm

    What a great idea! It looks fantastic too!

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  5. ♥ Sonny ♥ says

    March 31 at 11:50 pm

    they look great~!! you did good deb. just right for a boys room.

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  6. CAS says

    April 1 at 12:07 am

    Well, aren't you just so creative & clever!!! Well, we already knew that; but, seriously, these are great. Who knew painters' cloths were so versatile?

    Aren't boys just so delightful!
    CAS

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  7. Pam - diy Design Fanatic says

    April 1 at 12:08 am

    The curtains are perfect! So cool!Hope your son has fun in Orlando. My youngest will be leaving for Orlando on Monday for a Senior class trip.

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  8. Corn in my Coffee-Pot says

    April 1 at 12:15 am

    Well, who'da thunk it…painting a painter's drop cloth, phshh…
    I'm putting the heal of my hand to my forehead and thinking about V-8 juice right now!
    LOL…
    I love this idea. Not bad for custom drapes.

    Pat

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  9. Kim @ Savvy Southern Style says

    April 1 at 12:27 am

    Those look great. Kind of a tie died look. He will have such a great time.

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  10. Michell @Girl in Air says

    April 1 at 12:30 am

    freaking awesome!!

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  11. Martina says

    April 1 at 12:40 am

    Debbie they look fantastic!! Your on a roll girl! Martina

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  12. lvroftiques says

    April 1 at 12:53 am

    Those turned out great Debbie! What a fab idea! Whatever did we all do before painters cloths? *winks* Vanna

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  13. Donnie says

    April 1 at 1:26 am

    I would never know those were drop cloths. Great job. Hope your son has a fun trip.

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  14. ❀❀❀Ðαωᾔ❀❀❀ says

    April 1 at 1:38 am

    Great curtains, I just love them and the price was fabulous. Thanks for letting us see:)

    Reply
  15. The Polka Dot Closet says

    April 1 at 1:42 am

    Oh, he is going to be at universal on Saturday, the weather will be great! Love the curtains! You crafty girl!! I always forget about painting fabric or even stenciling with paint on fabric, got to try it!

    Carol

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  16. Martha says

    April 1 at 1:58 am

    Very cool curtains! I like them!!

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  17. primitive ole frugal mumma says

    April 1 at 1:58 am

    what a fantastic idear ,they look great!! lovin the colour to ..

    Heidi 🙂

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  18. Pattie says

    April 1 at 2:14 am

    Debbie, love drop cloth it's the best and way cheap… Great job

    Pattie

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  19. Carrie @ Dittle Dattle says

    April 1 at 2:19 am

    Great idea! and it matches perfectly in his room 😀

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  20. NanaDiana says

    April 1 at 2:28 am

    Great job on the curtains. If the manufacturers only knew what we are really using their drop cloths for the price would probably double overnight. You did a really nie job! xxoo Diana

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  21. linda says

    April 1 at 2:52 am

    they look wonderful and the picture of Jack is awsome lol when hes 12 to funny:)

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  22. Chandra Chinnis says

    April 1 at 2:59 am

    I wanted to try the drop cloth curtains. I ended up finding some panels for $5 though. They are canvas so I can probably still try it. HMMMMMMM

    Reply
  23. Ricki Jill Treleaven says

    April 1 at 3:09 am

    You did a very nice job with the curtains, Debbie!

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  24. Lori says

    April 1 at 3:18 am

    Only you could come up with something so perfect for his room. Great job.

    Reply
  25. Shelia says

    April 1 at 3:58 am

    Hi Debbie Dear! Oh, honey, you're amazing! I love what you did to make these curtains! They look wonderful and little Alex is so cute and I think he may have a little of his mommy's sense of humor! 😉
    be a sweetie,
    Shelia 😉

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  26. Butterscotch Caramel says

    April 1 at 3:58 am

    My 13 year old son was setting by me at the computer when I came to this post. I asked him if he liked this idea….."Yeah, it's pretty RAD"!!!!!
    He wants some.

    Thanks for the great idea.
    Laurie

    Reply
  27. Kelly says

    April 1 at 4:00 am

    Too creative! I love the squares, and the curtains just look perfect in that room!

    Kelly

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  28. Anita @ GoingALittleCoastal says

    April 1 at 4:17 am

    Those turned out great Debbie. Great way to personalize your own panels.

    My youngest plays the trombone too. He's been playing since middle school. Hope he has fun in Orlando. Hope he didn't hit all that bad weather!

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  29. Jemsmom says

    April 1 at 4:26 am

    You are amazing… Ok so the son went to Florida… how is mom holding up? I would be a blubbery mess!

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    April 1 at 4:56 am

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  31. ☆☆Mumsy says

    April 1 at 10:55 am

    You're an inspiring artist, Debbie, and what a great idea too. It looks wonderful!

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  32. Gina says

    April 1 at 11:43 am

    Your custom made curtains couldn't be any more cool! I bet your son loves them. Smart idea to paint the dropcloth!

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  33. Piorra Maison says

    April 1 at 12:19 pm

    Love the idea. I think I will try that. looking for rustic and can't find them, you just gave me an idea. thanks for sharing.
    Caroline

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  34. Something Nice and Pretty says

    April 1 at 12:21 pm

    I love those curtains…what a great job on them!!! I'm loven the drop cloths too, so many different ways to use them!

    Rondell

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  35. The Decorative Dreamer says

    April 1 at 12:26 pm

    Fantastic job on that! I like the whole look and you can't beat that cost!

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  36. Kammy Wielenga says

    April 1 at 12:34 pm

    That. Was. Brilliant. I love seeing something I've never seen before or thought of!! I need to remember that for my son's new room we're building!

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  37. mississippi artist says

    April 1 at 5:28 pm

    Love the curtains, perfect for a boys room. Ditto for the comforter.

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  38. Angeline says

    April 1 at 8:13 pm

    This is such a great idea – you are GENIUS! thank you for sharing (Check out Design Sponge's Sneak Peek: Heather Chotos…very cool, like yours!)

    Reply
  39. Carmie of the Single Nester says

    April 1 at 10:03 pm

    Great job! I never woulda thunk it.

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  40. Gypsy Heart says

    April 2 at 4:03 am

    Love the curtains! How did you think of that? I always wonder what goes on that creative mind of yours. 🙂 Seriously, they look great.

    Alex is adorable! I know he's going to have a blast on this trip.

    Hope you're having a great weekend!
    xo
    Pat

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  41. At The Picket Fence says

    April 3 at 3:26 am

    Love the curtains Debbie! I am always amazed at all the creative ways people use dropcloths. I had to laugh at the pictures of the boys.. I knew exactly what they had. My son is a huge Airsoft player. We have big "wars" on our property all of the time. It's been a fun hobby for him. Thanks for linking up to Inspiration Friday!

    Heather

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  42. Val says

    June 19 at 1:48 am

    Love it. A blank canvas to paint on. Awesome idea!

    How did you attach it? Are there grommets in painters cloth? I haven’t used them in a ton of years so I was trying to look at your pictures to see lol

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    • debbiedoo's says

      June 19 at 8:43 am

      I used curtain rings with the clips I purchased at Walmart.

      Reply
      • Val says

        June 19 at 11:23 pm

        Awesome! I didn’t even know there was such a thing. Hubby liked your pic so I might be off to get a drop cloth tomorrow and get to painting 🙂

        Reply
  43. John Sumpter says

    May 22 at 5:48 am

    Love the curtains! Great post and thank you for sharing these great post with us. Thank you

    Reply

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