This was SO cheap! I bought a yard of the ruffle fabric and cut it in thirds. 12 inches was plenty long enough for a pretty valance (well, it ends up being 11 inches after the wrap around.) I just wrapped it around foam core board using white duct tape! Really, really easy!
If you want to do it yourself, I cut my board the width of my window, and then two inches longer than the length I wanted the valance. I scored it at that two inches, and folded it, securing the seam with duct tape. I used the folded part to tuck above the miniblinds. I didn't even have to nail these things in! Like I said, easiest window treatment ever! I started attaching the fabric at the bottom. I just folded the fabric part under to conceal the bottom of the foam core, and so a single ruffle hangs below the board. That way I could be sure they ended up even. The ruffle fabric doesn't ravel or anything! Then I made sure the top was straight and that each valance had the same number of ruffles. That was the hardest part, making sure not to stretch too much or the ruffles would pucker. I just taped it bit by bit with the duct tape and then put one long piece over the top to secure it.
The one over my door has sides as well as the top.
Very cool! Love the look!
ReplyDeleteThat’s a very sassy idea! Window valances have been a dignified and classic way to bring a strong sense of style to an entire room. It can also set the mood in a room, and turn the window space into a framed work of art. But I think your window is a beautiful piece from the very beginning, the valance just spruce up its aesthetics.
ReplyDeleteBecky Steele
Who said that valences can only be used in windows? Well, it really depends on how you will make it more functional. It was nice that you put a valence in your door too. That gave your door an unconventional beauty! The color complements with the glass panes. Great job!
ReplyDeleteRoxie Tenner @ Allure Window Treatments