Decorating
1 Window Shade, 3 Ways
It's easy to spruce up window treatments. Try three great looks from one inexpensive, off-the-shelf shade.
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Painted Shade
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Write a personal message on your window shade with graphic tape and stencils.
Adding a simple border of tape to your shade lends dramatic visual punch; place the tape evenly five inches in from the bottom and sides.
Gather the Goods
• Roller shade
• Tape measure
• Scissors
• Gaffers tape (many colors available at FindTape.com)
• Ruler
• Floating medium primer
• Small paintbrush
• Acrylic craft paint
• Foam alphabet stamps
- Next: Painted Shade How-To
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