Not sure how thrilled with this project my husband was. Not because he didn’t like it, but because I left a little mess behind. No worries, I cleaned it up:) Today, I am sharing how to make drop cloth curtains for the porch or patio. I have always loved the look but never wanted to be bothered with hanging rods on the porch and leaving holes in the metal over the porch. That would be permanent and knowing me, not something that will be there forever.
This project also gave me the opportunity to clean up there. I will say the haint blue ceiling does seem to ward off bugs as it is known to do. I did have some webs though that I swept and wiped away. Remember the curtain hack I did in the frog room? The one that I used the self adhesive towel hooks? Well, as you can see that is what I chose to use for my drop cloth curtains outdoors.
I only needed a few supplies
Drop cloth
Bronze finish self adhesive hooks
Curtain rings
Stencil
Stencil roller
craft paints of choice
This is where I left a little evidence behind. I did the project while my husband was at work. I did it on the kitchen floor on top of the area rug. I completely forgot to put a piece of plastic underneath the drop cloth and some of the paint bled through. OOPSIES!!~ I didn’t even notice, but of course Mr. eyeballs did. I was able to remove the paint stains, and thankfully they were light enough for me to get out of the rug.
I only stenciled the bottom of the drop cloth just for a little color. I used my Lumiere craft paints.
I wanted a little privacy and cozy look on the front porch. I enjoy sitting out there on a nice day and watching the birds and neighbors go by. They are always gawking at me wondering what I am up to next. It’s the older neighbors that do the gawking. I don’t think they dig my style LOL!
I only had to use ONE drop cloth, and I cut it in the middle to make two panels. I lightly sprayed some fabric softener on them and tossed them in the dryer to freshen them up.
What a simple inexpensive project to create the feeling of an indoor space, outdoors.
Don’t mind the mess under the bench..keeping it real here folks, I am still working out there and in the process of cleaning up. It was so pollen coated out there, I didn’t even want to touch that stuff yet.
I only have one plant out here so far. I told you when I shared my recent no sew pillow that I will be working on the outdoor porch in the next few weeks. Trying not to go rush out for plants so early, as I am a known plant killer around these parts.
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XO
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Shannon says
April 24 at 8:54 pmThose turned out cute Deb! Love the doo’s touch with the stencil 🙂
Gwen harper says
November 11 at 7:07 pmLuv this idea!
carol bittner says
April 24 at 9:19 pmOh yes! I love curtains on the front porch; I did the rod-thing a few years ago but it didn’t last cuz I used screw in hook in the metal ceiling. Bad idea. Now your hook idea looks dooable; I’m gonna give it a try. Our porch faces south and the late afternoon sun is so hot; a bit of shade will be good. Thanks for another great tip.
vanessa says
April 24 at 10:21 pmThis is a great project and they look beautiful. If I did this though I couldn’t use self adhesive hooks, the heat in Florida makes those hooks fall off after a couple of weeks.
Kathleen Hornbecker says
April 25 at 9:12 amYes, adhesive hooks! Perfect for hanging stationary panels on the porch. My next project for the season. Love the stencil on the bottom of curtains. Enjoy rocking and watching on your porch!
debbiedoo's says
April 25 at 9:26 amThanks! Hopefully they won’t fall off. But they do not get direct sun up there so I think they will be fine:) I’ll let y’all know. xo
LIZLA EMERICK says
April 25 at 10:24 amVery pretty!!!
Peggy Renie says
April 25 at 10:28 amGreat project, and I love the look. It’s another winner!
Catherine says
April 25 at 11:01 amWhat a clever idea, Debbie! I LOVE the touch of color at the bottom,too! I would have OCD’d and done the whole panel and then wonder why I made so much work for myself. LOL!
debbiedoo's says
April 25 at 12:02 pmI was afraid it would look too busy:) I thought about it though LOL.
Jewell says
April 25 at 11:11 amAnother winning design. We are finalizing plans for a screened deck with a roof that matches the house’s roof. I am a little afraid it will look like a big back porch, and become a dumping place for extra furniture. Between Debbie Doo and Hometalk, I’ve gotten great ideas. I can just see these dropcloth curtains as a soft frame, and the removable hooks and curtain rings clinches the deal. The stenciling is too intimidating right now, but this would be a good umbre project that would bring in color. This design is now officially added to the plan.
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debbiedoo's says
April 25 at 12:04 pmYour site looks great Jewell. I love your Mickey and Minny fairy garden. I could not see where to comment though.
Judy says
April 25 at 12:33 pmWhat a great idea! As always, I love your creativity!
Mary Brogdon says
April 25 at 2:27 pmAwesome project, Debbie! It looks fabulous. I’m sharing this with my sister….we’re both kinda crafty around the house. Thanks, Mary
debbiedoo's says
April 25 at 3:47 pmWonderful Mary! Enjoy.
Gersch says
April 25 at 2:34 pmOff topic (but love the curtains and porch) but wasn’t there a link a while back for purchasing your famous rooster stencil and perhaps “the recipe” that is so popular? Now don’t laugh but I think there might have been two rooster stencils, one that had extra tail feathers perhaps? Please assure me that I’m not loosing my mind 🙂
debbiedoo's says
April 25 at 3:47 pmThere probably is somewhere…I will go look for it and post it here Gersch in the post:) You are not loosing your mind LOL!
debbiedoo's says
April 25 at 3:50 pmhttp://amazon.com/s/ref=as_li_bk_tl/?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=Rooster%20stencil&tag=debbdoos-20&linkId=7bd545463d19a28da2847aa870bba48a&linkCode=ktl.
The recipe stencil came from Hobby Lobby.
Denise Monville says
April 25 at 5:12 pmLove the drop cloth panels, it changed the whole look on your front porch. So creative. I’m married to Mr. Clean/X-ray man, as well. Im digging your style!
debbiedoo's says
April 25 at 5:33 pmLOL Thanks Denise!
Debbie K. says
April 25 at 6:46 pmI love drop cloths and I imagine they are fun to paint! Going to give this a try!
Missy says
April 25 at 8:53 pmI’ll be trying this! I have the drop cloths and rings already. I had some copper pipe cut to use as a rod but wasn’t thrilled with mounting to the ceiling. Great idea! I’m a beginning blogger so when I post about it I’ll be linking back to you. Thanks for the great idea!
debbiedoo's says
April 25 at 9:00 pmGreat Missy! Good luck. I didn’t want anything permanent, so this hopefully will do the trick. I think because they are facing on the inside they should be ok and not fall down. They seem to be adhered pretty well.
Bliss says
April 26 at 5:19 pmA porch oasis.
Lunda says
April 26 at 8:56 pmI always wanted to do that I love the look it looks awsome ?
Doris says
April 27 at 8:39 pmI love this look, Debbie. I am a renter now and I don’t know if the landlord would allow me to do that. I think I will ask and try it. You are so creative!
debbiedoo's says
April 27 at 8:52 pmDoris, I don’t see why not. Nothing is permanent. Good luck. Thanks. xo
Naomi S. says
April 28 at 12:26 amIf I only had a porch! I just have a tiny “stoop” in the front of the house and on the side. There is a big deck on the back, but no where to hang a curtain. It sure would cut the sun from the east on that side of the house, but alas… I think I will have to go for a small screen house or something. I love drop-cloth projects, though. Have been thinking about using them for an inexpensive–I was going to say “cheap” but that sounded too miserly…set of curtains for my patio door. I wonder if the drop cloth would be too heavy for an indoor window. Ahh…if I only had a porch!
Thanks for the good idea, though. I’m a bit of a newcomer to your blog and I must say I like it a lot. Your projects are always fun and interesting. Keep on keeping on!
debbiedoo's says
April 28 at 9:01 amThanks Naomi, and welcome. Yes, you can most certainly use drop cloths for indoor window treatments! Go for it.
kristin salazar says
July 6 at 10:08 pmI love this project and your porch is beautiful!
Rachel V says
September 3 at 10:15 amThis is perfect for me as I live in an apartment, still long for more privacy but need a short term solution. Thanks for this post; can’t wait to give it a try!
susan newton says
January 22 at 6:08 pmLove the look- and had planned to do this on my screened porch– any ideas out there for covering the carpet- you know the old looking stuff- I have it mostly covered with rags rugs floor of a covered deck to prevent dirt and bugs from coming up from below. Currently there is a ugly green outdoor wall to wall
Thought of many ways to handle but wondered if any one here has tried anything functional and wears well. I thought of sisal but that can get expensive.
Ciao and thanks!
Susanna
debbiedoo's says
January 22 at 6:19 pmWhat is under the outdoor carpet? If you have concrete you can always paint the floor and stencil it…Just a thought.
Daisy says
March 10 at 8:04 amYour porch looks so inviting
Cindy says
March 10 at 1:36 pmGreat job and adore the stencil you added.
Cindy
Debbora says
April 2 at 9:00 pmI enjoyed looking at your patio! Thank you for coming up with the idea sharing it here. I have been looking for over a year for a good solution and now know I have found it for our condo balcony.. I just purchased a thrifted sheet that I adore, to use as yardage ~ you can’t imagine my surprise when I saw it as your background art. Although in a different country, we “Debbie’s” have a similar taste 🙂
Renata says
May 29 at 10:42 amHow have the adhesive hooks been holding up? I want to try the same thing on my patio ceiling and I am a little scared to bite the bullet, but I don’t want to drill because we are renting.
debbiedoo's says
June 2 at 5:40 pmThey held up great. They were not in direct sun either so that helped.
Peggie Crist says
October 30 at 8:44 amYour home is lovely and your ideas are fantastic! Plus being a tad bit messy helps me relate. We always get cleaned up…eventually! Thanks for all your inspiration. Love it!
debbiedoo's says
October 30 at 1:55 pmThanks Peggie:) I appreciate that.
Obxyak says
June 6 at 3:14 pmWhat happens to the curtains during a rainstorm? Have you had problems with mildew? Here in the south it is sooo humid! Love the look though!
debbiedoo's says
June 12 at 4:23 pmMine are covered on the patio. I would say yes they can get mildew after a season.
Chelsea sutton says
July 28 at 2:50 amI wonder if the self adhesive will stick to textured walls?
debbiedoo's says
July 31 at 12:35 pmNot sure