Country Sampler

Made in the SHADE

1. Budget-Friendly Burlap

Printed burlap sacks have so many decorative uses in country decorating, from re-covering footstools and chair seats to draping over ladders and cabinet doors. Carissa Brown at Bless This Nest turned this well-used example into a no-fuss valance in the kitchen. “I love the challenge of taking something and finding a new and fun way to use it. I especially love when I can save money and complete a project with my hands. It's a feeling of accomplishment,”Carissa shares.

Not only is this valance quick and easy to make, but it's also inexpensive: “This project cost me about

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