Categories: Mind & Soul

31 Home Projects for This Spring That Cost Under $30

2. Upgrade a Window Shade

Standard bamboo or vinyl window shades do a great job when it comes to providing privacy, but their looks leave a bit to be desired. To complete this DIY home renovation, take a bland window shade and stencil a new design, such as a series of birds or a large birdcage, over the side facing in, according to Country Living.

Make your own stencil by drawing a design on contact paper, then cutting out the areas you want to paint onto the shade. Peel and stick the contact paper stencil on to the shade, then dab acrylic craft paint over the cut-out areas with a brush, paintbrush or sponge. This project can be done with the shade on the window, but it is easier to remove the shade and set it on a tarp on the floor instead.

The total estimated cost for upgrading a window shade is $20. 45, assuming you already own the shade. Here’s what you’ll need:

Tarp: $2.82
White adhesive contact paper: $3.86
Six-pack of acrylic craft paint: $8.80
Package of paint brushes: $4.97

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