So I am FINALLY getting around to posting the last few projects from my daughter’s nursery. {squeal!} I cannot believe it has taken me this long. It is my favorite room in the house, but the hardest room to photograph. I think that is why I have been putting it off. I promise to post the whole room by the end of the month. Someone better keep me to that promise. ;)
Today I’m going to show you how to make a curtain rod. I looked EVERYWHERE for the perfect curtain rod and couldn’t find one I liked. So I finally decided to make one. I didn’t want my curtain rod to stick out, so I painted mine pink to flow with her ‘oh so girly’ room. I love the clothespins look, but you could certainly use the curtain ring/clips found at Home Depot. The thing I love about making your own curtain rod is you can paint it ANY color you want. There are also SO many fun decorative knobs you can add to the ends too.
Here’s how to make a curtain rod -
Supplies needed:
- Wooden rod (Cut to desired length) -Found at Home Depot
- (2) Wooden Brackets -Found at Home Depot
- Paint (color of choice) and brush -Found at Home Depot
- (2) Decorative knobs -Found at Hobby Lobby
- Drill
- Clothespins
- Wood glue
The first thing you’ll do is give your wooden rod and bracket two good coats of paint. If you need your wooden rod cut down shorter and don’t have a saw, Home Depot or Lowes can do it for free.
After the Paint is dry, you’ll want to drill a hole on each side of the rod. Find a drill bit that is the same size as your knobs screw, so the knob can screw into the rod. Make sense?
Then screw your knob into the hole.
Then you can screw your brackets into the wall (follow package directions) and hang your rod.
Here comes the fun part! :) So I knew I wanted to hang the curtains by clothespins, but since her room is so girly, I decided to add a lace flower on top of each clothespin. You can find the directions on how to make the flowers here. Please note: You can glue anything you want on the pins to match the room.
Glue (using super glue or E-6000) the lace flower to the clothespin. Then you will glue the clothespins directly to the rod with the wood glue. Take the rod down for this part… it will be much easier! ;) If it’s taking awhile for the glue to dry, put a piece of tape over it and let it dry. This way the pins will not move.
Then hang up your curtains and admire your hard work. I love how they turned out. Don’t you?! To see more from my daughter’s super girly PINK nursery, go here…
- How to paint stripes on the wall
- Trash to treasure- the armoire
- DIY button letter
- Bow Board
- Doll bed
So will you be trying this project?
Adele
That looks really cute!! I love the changing table aswell.
- Adele @ Mammy Made
Jamielyn
Thanks Adele! It was really fun to make. Happy Monday! {hugs}
Kaysi @ Keeping It Simple
That is a great idea!!! Love it!
Jamielyn
Ah, thanks Kaysi! xo
Emily
I don’t think I have ever seen knobs used as decorative additions to the curtain rod. I might have to try that since I can’t seem to find any I like.
By the way, that pink nursery is gorgeous! Pink is my fav color so I can’t wait to see a full room picture.
Jamielyn
They’re great, because you can give it a totally customized look. Thanks for commenting. xo
Stephanie
this is adorable! also, you may have zero use for them, but the target dollar spot has some magazine holders (they’re a very heavy cardboard) that would match great with that pink and yellow i see on the changing table. just FYI. i picked some up for my daughter’s huge coloring book collection. always love your posts. keep them coming!
Jamielyn
Thanks Stephanie! Ooo I must check out the Dollar spot now. I love Target! :)
Desiree
You are so clever!
Loving the ruffles! Have a great Monday!
Jamielyn
Thanks Desiree for stopping by! See you in a few short weeks. xo
Shantalle
Very very smart! I like that much better than those silver ring clips!
Jamielyn
Thanks Shantalle! Me too, adds character to the room. :) Have a good night! xo
Ashley
This is so adorable. Won’t be trying the flowers…don’t think the boys would like it too much…but might try it with another theme!
Jamielyn
Haha yes the boys would rip them right down. I saw some rustic hardware at Hobby Lobby that would look really cool in a boys room.
Kassi @ Truly Lovely
Now THAT is a good idea! Curtain rods, especially cute ones can be SO expensive! The little flowers really MAKE this! :)
Jamielyn
Ah thanks! :) Yes, they can be super expensive. Why not make one?!
Lex Malla Books
We will be using this one when we get to doing our window coverings in our semi-new house. Thanks for sharing.
Jamielyn
Yay for new houses! I love being able to re-decorate. Thanks for commenting. xo
Aubry Sorensen
They are my favorite! Emmalyn’s curtains turned out so cute!
http://lakewoodbirds.blogspot.com/2011/09/easy-curtain-rods.html
Shirley Lupton
This is really cute. Thanks for sharing.
Ashley
it’s not really a “clothespin curtain rod” it’s more like a clothespin alternative to curtain rings….
Ashley
cute
Eva Scott
Wow, what a great idea! Curtain rods are so stinkin’ expensive. What a great alternative that’s cheaper and looks just as good!
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FaveCrafts
What a sweet idea! Perfect for a nursery! You always have such great craft projects! :)
Jamielyn
Thank you so much for commenting. Have a great night! :)
Priscila Costa
it’s so clever, brilliant and cute idea…Would you mind if i post a translated tutorial on my blog? I love the things you created, you’re a big artist. Thanks..hugs xx.