Do you love the industrial rustic look as much as I do? It’s so trendy right now and lends itself to many different decorating styles. I call my style “Farmhouse Industrial Chic” because I cannot choose just one! This cheap and easy pipe curtain rod is truly so easy to make and does not cost a bunch of your hard-earned dollars!
I went to my local plumbing and big box stores and found the galvanized pipes to be too expensive so I ordered mine online. They are not the same heavy-duty steel your plumber would use. They are lighter and a whole lot cheaper which works for me! And, no one can tell the difference!
This is my first finished project. I used some PVC pipe that I had laying around from another project. I sprayed the ends with hammered metal spray paint and you can’t even tell it’s PVC!
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- (2) 3/4″ x 2″ Pipe Fittings
- (2) 3/4″ Floor Flange(2)
- (2) 3/4″ Pipe Elbows 90°
- (6) Black Sheetrock Screws (local hardware store)
- 3/4″ PVC Pipe width of window + 2″ (local hardware store)
- Rust-oleum Hammered Metal Spray Paint
- Tape Measure
- Level
- Marker
- Screwdriver or cordless drill with screwdriver bit
Gather all your supplies and get ready to have some fun! You may need a small hacksaw if you need to cut your PVC pipe. I used a vice to secure the pipe when I cut it and it made it super easy.
If your curtain rod will be visible you will need to spray the entire length with your choice of color. Spray light coats and let dry at least 15 minutes in between.
Assemble the entire rod and then held it up above my window to determine where it looks even. Mark the holes on the left side and then removed the flange, 2″ spacer, and elbow on that side.
Attach the left flange to the wall. Reattach the spacer and elbow to the flange.
Screw or insert the PVC pipe to the left side.
Slide your curtain onto the rod.
Have someone help you with this part. Use the level to make sure the rod is level and mark the flange holes on the right side.
Install screws and you are DONE!
That’s all there is to it! You can make this industrial curtain rod to fit just about any window. If you purchase the pipe fittings in bulk you will have plenty for more windows and they are very inexpensive this way. Go get building!
Creativity
Easy Adorable Hello Spring Metal Wreath
Well, Hello Spring! This cute and easy hello spring metal wreath is a quick way to dress up your front door or an area of your home or office. I love galvanized metal paired with pretty flowers and this inspiration came from something I saw at Hobby Lobby. Here are the directions and list of everything you will need!
Being creative takes your mind off the craziness our world is in right now and the results have an everlasting feeling of accomplishment and happiness! Plus, most things you probably already have at home or can order online. Happy crafting and be sure to share your creation with the rest of us!
- Wire Cutters
- Tape Measure
- Craft Jute – 2 ply/20#, 36″
- Double-Sided Foam Tape
- Scissors
- X-Acto Knife
- Wire – 22 guage, Green or Silver
- Galvanized Metal Wreath
- Galvanized Metal Hello or Other Greeting
Directions
- Get all your supplies and tools together.
- Decide how long you want the jute hanger to be and cut a piece 3 times that length (12” x 3 = 36”). Fold in half and make a slip knot around one side of the wreath. On the other side make a knot making sure it is on the back side.
- Front side facing up, position your word on the wreath. Look for a spot on each side where you can hide the double-stick foam tape. Cut a small piece of tape, about ½” x ½”. Peel of one side and place it on the wreath where it will be hidden by the word. Do this for both sides and place your word on the tape firmly attaching it. I like the foam tape because it gives the wreath a little dimension.
- Now gather your flowers and make a small bouquet laying the stems across each other until you like the way it looks. Take a 16” piece of wire and working from the back, work it through the center of the bouquet and wrap it around two times tightly. On the back side twist the two ends together several times and then wrap around the bottom of the wreath. Secure the wire on the back of the wreath by twisting several times. You may need to use another piece of wire to secure one side of the bouquet to another spot on the wreath just so it does not move around. Trim the ends of the wire short and push to the side.
- Flip the wreath over and trim the long stems of the flowers so they are short enough to not be seen.
- OPTIONAL: You could add a bow/ribbon at this point if you liked.
- Now go hang it up somewhere for you and everyone to ENJOY!
I would love to see your version of this project! Send me pictures to post showing your creativity!
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