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February 28, 2013 By Peggy Pardo

DIY Paint Projects: Thrifty Thursday #9

DIY Paint Projects. It’s Thrifty Thursday! This blog is about creative ways to save money and still get the look you want. Each Thursday I feature fun and inexpensive DIY projects that I’ve found for you out in the blogosphere. Today it’s all about saving money with some great paint projects. The last post I did on DIY Paint Projects was over a month ago, so it’s definitely time for another one.

DIY Paint Projects

1. Personalize inexpensive glassware with paint and a fancy frosted glass finish. Use them for candles, flowers or whatever you like. How to Paint & Frost Glass

DIY Paint Projects: Personalize inexpensive glassware with paint and a fancy frosted glass finish. Use them for candles, flowers or whatever you like. How to Paint & Frost Glass

Something Turquoise

2. Do you have ugly vinyl floors but can’t afford to change them? Using the right products, now you can paint them! And it’s even easier than doing the walls. How to Paint Vinyl Floors

DIY Paint Projects: Do you have ugly vinyl floors but can't afford to change them? Using the right products, now you can paint them! And it's even easier than doing the walls. How to Paint Vinyl Floors

View Along the Way

3. Moroccan rugs can be very expensive, but you can get the look for a lot less by painting a plain rug using a stencil. This also gives you the option of choosing the exact color you want. How to Paint a Moroccan-Style Rug

DIY Paint Projects: Moroccan rugs can be very expensive, but you can get the look for a lot less by painting a plain rug using a stencil. This also gives you the option of choosing the exact color you want. How to Paint a Moroccan-Style Rug

Sarah M. Dorsey Designs

4. The classic herringbone pattern gets a modern spin by alternating two different paint colors on the fabric. And it’s so easy to do. Just mark off with tape and paint. You can make your own pillows, table runners, placemats, or whatever you want. How to Paint a Herringbone Pattern on Fabric

DIY Paint Projects: The classic herringbone pattern gets a modern spin by alternating two different paint colors on the fabric. And it's so easy to do. Just mark off with tape and paint. You can make your own pillows, table runners, placemats, or whatever you want. How to Paint a Herringbone Pattern on Fabric

Centsational Girl

5. Gingham isn’t just for fabric anymore. In four simple steps you can take this classic pattern to the walls. How to Paint Gingham Checked Walls

DIY Paint Projects: Gingham isn't just for fabric anymore. In four simple steps you can take this classic pattern to the walls. How to Paint Gingham Checked Walls

Southern Living

6. Turn a boring concrete patio into something fabulous by painting it with a beautiful design. Not only will it look great, but it could also improve the value of your home. How to Paint Concrete

DIY Paint Projects: Turn a boring concrete patio into something fabulous by painting it with a beautiful design. Not only will it look great, but it could also improve the value of your home. How to Paint Concrete

The Handmade Home

7. Ceilings fans are a functional necessity, but it doesn’t mean they can’t be fun. Give an ordinary fan some style by painting it. How to Paint a Ceiling Fan

DIY Paint Projects: Ceilings fans are a functional necessity, but it doesn't mean they can't be fun. Give an ordinary fan some style by painting it. How to Paint a Ceiling Fan

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Hope you enjoyed today’s Thrifty Thursday projects. Do you have a favorite?

Peggy
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About Peggy Pardo

Peggy is an interior decorator, professional organizer and author. She believes that style is about embracing your unique sense of life and expressing it in your home and the way you live. In 2012, Peggy launched the blog Decorating Files to share her experience and knowledge to help readers create a home and lifestyle that reflects their own individuality and personal style.

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  1. 1

    melanie says

    February 28, 2013 at 7:10 am

    Wow!!! A painted ceiling fan, what a great idea!! Good way to update an outdated ceiling fan!

    • 2

      Peggy Pardo says

      February 28, 2013 at 8:39 am

      An easy way to update and save money. Love it when you stop by, Melanie! 🙂

  2. 3

    Sarah Sarna says

    February 28, 2013 at 11:33 am

    Peggy, these are amazing tips! I love the fabric, rug, and vinyl floor painting tutorials you’ve curated – fabulous!

  3. 4

    Doreen says

    February 28, 2013 at 8:25 pm

    Love the gingham wall, and the glass candles are adorable! Oh heck, these are all fabulous!!

    • 5

      Peggy Pardo says

      February 28, 2013 at 8:56 pm

      So glad you like them, Doreen! Which one are you doing first? 😉

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