As you know, we’ve been doing this Summer DIY Project that has been the project that just wouldn’t end!(See more posts under: All Things Home DIY)
Most of our project utilized one of two things…
Behr Paint or fabric!
This little one-day side-project included both!
“I think we need new pantry doors” I told The Husband after I painted the old ones…
He glared at me.
In all fairness my “totally free” Summer DIY Project was proving to be just on the other side of free.
Nevertheless…these doors were in desperate neeeed…(old paint-old cabinets…)
First I painted the doors with the trim color…Behr Ultra Sandstone Cove.
Then I set my tiny brain in motion and told it to find a solution to my pantry door problems.
Here’s what The Tiny Brain came up with…
I took apart 2 new pillow cases so they were 2 longer pieces of single layer fabric .
(Pretty sheet sets are a great way to get fabric at really good prices!)
And added a tiny ruffle…then hemmed and ruffled the bottom part making a cute little curtain!
Then I hot glued my little curtain right to the glass in the pantry doors…
Remember the doors before? Very 80’s…
Much better!
A little fabric. A little Behr Ultra. And the door is as cute as a button!
~Love to you my friends~
Rose says
August 26, 2010 at 6:19 amThose pantry doors look great! I would have never thought of gluing the fabric to the glass… Very clever!!!
Melanie says
August 26, 2010 at 6:23 amI just love your colors! Makes me want to re-do my entire house!
Bill (cycleguy) says
August 26, 2010 at 6:59 amSo…when your husband glared did he also get out his oxygen mask to stop the hyperventilating? Sheesh woman you make me tired but as the saying goes, “I love what you’ve done to the place.” 🙂 I am not much of a home decorator (okay make that zero of one) but you have done a beautiful job transforming your humble abode. Now pleeeeeaaaase rest before I have to find my oxygen too. Love and hugs today.
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Jennifer says
August 26, 2010 at 7:12 amI am new follower! Actually, I read your blog from facebook and I enjoy it a lot! Thanks for all of the great ideas!
Marie says
August 26, 2010 at 7:13 amI love it…very cute.
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Anne Marie says
August 26, 2010 at 7:18 amYou are a miracle worker – would never have thought to glue curtain to the door – great idea and it looks great!!
Brenda Osborne says
August 26, 2010 at 7:23 amOK Woman!!!!!! Does your brain ever stop creating ideas (make that clever and beautiful ideas)? Who else would think of creating something so nice from pillowcases?? The pantry doors look great as well as your entire house.
It’s a good thing you have finished re-decorating your house, otherwise I would suggest intervention.
Behr needs a Caution label on their paint cans……..
This product may be habit forming. Have another cup of coffee and tell us what your next project will be. Love, Sparkle Plenty~
Autum says
August 26, 2010 at 7:25 amWhat an ingenious solution! Love it!
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Tom Raines says
August 26, 2010 at 7:31 amSo creative and lovely! Great promotion! Behr is fortunate to have you as their number ONE spokesperson! You are the real deal! Thanks
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Tracey says
August 26, 2010 at 7:39 amSuch a huge improvement!
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kallee says
August 26, 2010 at 7:54 amAll of your painting is giving me inspiration to get out the old paint brush. I am really wanting to try the new Behr paint. Can’t wait!
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Julie Garmon says
August 26, 2010 at 8:08 amI just keep on saying, “Wow!” I remember those doors before the makeover. Totally amazing.
marsha rogers says
August 26, 2010 at 8:20 amRobin….
You truly have the gift of being a fabulous homemaker…(Martha Stewart) type of gift..I can’t come up with the exact wording….I love all the things you have done to your home….I really want to strive to be more like that…I just can’t ever get to that point …Thanks again for this site and sharing with us…
Marsha
Gabrielle Johnson says
August 26, 2010 at 8:24 amMartha Stewart move over! Looks amazing, you did another great project.
Jackie says
August 26, 2010 at 8:49 amLooks like you are a wonderful seamstress among so many other things. The doors look great! Jackie
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Jackie says
August 26, 2010 at 8:53 amI signed up to be a follower. Jackie
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Velvet Walker says
August 26, 2010 at 9:04 amOkay this I’m in LOVE with. You have a great mind.
And LOVE the Behr Paint too!
Melissa Gooch says
August 26, 2010 at 9:08 amI have been following your DIY projects through e-mail. You have been an inspiration to me. We are in the process of moving a house and will have to fix it up. We are hoping to do it relatively cheap, but only one person knows how that will go. I have been enjoying your blog, thank you!!
faith says
August 26, 2010 at 9:13 amFun and painting have never been in the same category for me! Maybe Behr Paint with Primer will change that. Doors look great.
Deborah says
August 26, 2010 at 9:19 amI’m entering again for today!
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Jennifer says
August 26, 2010 at 9:30 amWow I love what you did with the doors. I really want to win- it would be a great way to start my to-do list-….Thanks for all you do I love the blog and the photos and your projects.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~ says
August 26, 2010 at 9:45 amSweet door curtains. Please put my name in the hat again.
~ ~Ahrisha~ ~
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Regina says
August 26, 2010 at 9:46 amThe doors are perfect. Enter me again today and also, I sent a friend request on FB.
Regina
Lynda says
August 26, 2010 at 9:58 amLove the pantry doors!! Will you do a home tour when your’re done??
Simply Jeannie says
August 26, 2010 at 10:05 amNo way dont stop now… next you will need to be painting the dog or something.. I know what its like painting the house.. I have been on that spree since we bought the Four Little Acres nearly 2 years ago… Paint is the cheapest way of revamping instead of hiring na Interior Decorator… and if the colour dont turn out right… paint paint paint again …tee hee.
Like everyone here I have adored your projects and have been pleased with my own try out of Behr Primer and Paint in One… I didnt think I would but I do like it…
Patsy says
August 26, 2010 at 10:12 amThose little curtains are so precious. That extra fabric on the ruffles is just adorable. You are so gifted and so talented. Thanks once again for sharing your talent and inspiration. God bless
Lenora Gambrell says
August 26, 2010 at 10:14 amYou have the best ideas! I am seeing you with your own DIY makeover show and Behr Paint will be the sponsor;) I know you are enjoying your “NEW” house.
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Deb says
August 26, 2010 at 10:20 amI am in love with all the great ideas on your blog. You are one creative chickie lala! I am visualizing myself using the Behr paint and primer and painting my fugly kitchen cabinets. You have inspired me.
Vicky says
August 26, 2010 at 10:37 amYou are the only person on the planet that can use the words “fun” in the same sentence as “pantry” doors. Oh, and get by with it because they do look fabulous. You may have just given me the painting bug 🙂
.-= Vicky´s last blog ..Its about time Madi and Alex =-.
Ann says
August 26, 2010 at 10:55 amHi Robin, Your pantry doors are adorable! What a new house you have, not that the old house was anything short of wonderful!
I’ve been looking back on your older posts( mostly holidays), and just wondering if you have been thinking about how your new color scheme will work for Fall and Christmas? I know yours will be beautiful, but it is always something I must consider before I paint. How about you?
Gina says
August 26, 2010 at 11:26 amWhat a great idea! You are so creative. Love the hot glue. =D
Pinky says
August 26, 2010 at 11:34 amHey HGTV!!!! This woman needs a SHOW of her own!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The doors look, as you said, cute as a button!!!!!!!! Ingenoius idea to glue the fabric onto the doors! How the heck did you think of that!!?? I thought they were on little rods! You are good, girl! Love, XO, Pinky
Karen S. says
August 26, 2010 at 11:58 amLove the pantry doors….
Angie @ The Country Chic Cottage says
August 26, 2010 at 12:34 pmThose doors look great! Love the curtains!!
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Lisa~ says
August 26, 2010 at 12:42 pmYou have brought those doors back to life! Great job. I could sure use three gallons of Behr paint….I am constantly painting things around here. Lisa~
Tammigirl says
August 26, 2010 at 12:57 pmFirst of all, that Behr paint is fantastic! I got to use some a few months ago and haven’t stopped. Paired up with a Purdy brush & rollers, it’s a dream team!
I might have to get clever with pillowcases myself, but I can never find inexpensive pillowcases. I looked at some on clearance at JCPenney’s this week for $20 & $30! Crazy.
I love the way you just covered up those doors with an adorable print and especially how you just hot glued those little suckers right to the glass.
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Tammigirl says
August 26, 2010 at 12:59 pmI just sent you a facebook friend request.
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Noelle P says
August 26, 2010 at 12:59 pmThat is so creative.. I never would have dreamed of doing that! Looks great!
Tammigirl says
August 26, 2010 at 1:00 pmI subscribed via email – my favorite way to subscribe.
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Tammigirl says
August 26, 2010 at 1:00 pmI’m a new twitter follower @tammigirl
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Tammigirl says
August 26, 2010 at 1:02 pmI retweeted your tweet, but I can’t find out how to get a url for it like I do when I tweet something original.
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Steph says
August 26, 2010 at 2:03 pmYou have such a creative mind! Love that idea.
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Lorie says
August 26, 2010 at 2:33 pmLove your blog!
jenn says
August 26, 2010 at 2:40 pmi love how your brain works…and works….and works! how did you acquire your sewing skills?
so would love to win this paint!
thanks, home depot, for the chance to win!
Bob in ATL says
August 26, 2010 at 2:46 pmas long as i don’t have to sew, i might be able to handle painting. esp if it covers like you show it doing.
Kaycee says
August 26, 2010 at 3:24 pmOh those doors are SO pretty! Well done!
gitz says
August 26, 2010 at 6:37 pmMe!!! Imma gonna wanna win some paint 😉 Your doors are DARLING.
Eileen says
August 26, 2010 at 6:43 pmYou have so much creativity Robin! You never run out of ideas!!! I always look forward to stopping by your blog, to see what you’ve accomplished now. It’s been a fun week! :0)
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Carmen @ Life with Sprinkles on Top says
August 26, 2010 at 7:08 pmWow! This is a meeeeeeel-ion times better. Love! And I’ve said it before but I’ll say it again. The paint color is FABULOUS! Such an improvement.
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Lisa says
August 26, 2010 at 8:08 pmI love your pantry doors! What a clever idea!
Beth says
August 26, 2010 at 8:37 pmStill have lots of room left in my house for more paint!
deezie says
August 27, 2010 at 6:18 amI sure would love to win that paint 🙂 love paint!!!
I adore what you did with your pantry doors, so creative
deezie
Jennifer says
August 27, 2010 at 7:34 amGreat job! Almost makes me wish I had some ugly glass to cover!
Rosann says
August 28, 2010 at 11:53 amHello, Hope this works…been a follower for a long time, but you wouldn’t know that because I don’t have a blog and don’t know how or were to email.( I know, Duh!) But I do love all your projects and ideas, very creative. My hubby and I are starting to refinish some of our furnishings, we like the Country look, so your Behr paint will help a lot.
Keep on creating,
Roe
Carol H. says
August 29, 2010 at 4:09 pmWe just moved in. I need some paint!
Carol H. says
August 29, 2010 at 4:11 pmOops! I’m too late!
myquiltstory says
September 6, 2010 at 10:55 pmsuper cute! Love the fabric choices. Cute blog header too!
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Anahi Mastrodomenico says
October 17, 2010 at 8:42 amHello
My name is Anahi. I live in Sao Paulo, Brazil. I love your curtain, I have a similar window of my room. I was not sure how to fix the glass, what did you use? What kind of support? I can not write, much less speak English well, so I put this text in the Google translator, I hope you understand. Thank you very much if you can answer me.
thanks
see you
Robin says
October 18, 2010 at 6:04 amHi Anahi….I did nothing to the glass. Just hot glued the fabric (with a high-heat glue gun and glue sticks) right onto the glass. No support needed on my window but the fabric is there for good! Hope this helps! xo
Nancy says
January 1, 2011 at 8:52 pmVery clever solution, and much prettier than the old doors! This would even work if you didn’t have glass to cover…just wanted to spruce up some doors somewhere…will definitely keep it in mind. Thanks for sharing!
Olivia says
June 4, 2011 at 10:06 amHi,
I was wondering what your wall color is in your kitchen. You mentioned that the doors and trim are painted Sandstone Cove, but I love your wall color and would like to a similar color in my den.
Thanks!
Olivia
Kathleen says
June 21, 2011 at 3:00 ami love this! i want to do the same with my pantry =) where did you get the fabric from? will the fabric stay stuck to wood if i glue gun it? sorry, i’m new to all of this DIY stuff. thanks!
Robin says
June 22, 2011 at 5:18 pmKathleen…I bought a couple of pillow cases to use for fabric! And I used the glue gun and it’s working great! (Been up for nearly a year I think!)
stephanie gleeson says
December 7, 2011 at 3:42 pmI would like to learn more about antiquing and cottage styles
Jess says
January 25, 2012 at 3:16 pmI LOVE this idea!! I want to do this, but…
I’m having a hard time figuring out how you cut the pillowcase to make one long piece of fabric. Did you cut down the side seams? But if you did that, how come I can’t see the seam )the one that would be on the short end of a pillowcase) in the middle of the pantry door?! LOL I’m so lost right now….
Jess
Robin says
January 25, 2012 at 6:54 pmJess, yes I cut the side seam, and there is a seam right in the center of both fabric pieces! I doesn’t really show with the gathers! xo