Cupboard Curtains DIY Rustic Farmhouse Style

So the glass inserts broke on my cupboards probably a good thing cause it dangerously shook each time I shut the door. Even worse when they got slammed after burning my butter for the 4th time in a row. Why do I keep burning my butter? That's a good question!


BEFORE with exposed cupboards and sadly I haven't painted the trim in over 2.5 years ... Lesson learned paint the trim FIRST... I'll get to that for sure.....someday....

AFTER>>>>>>>

What you Need :

Basic sewing skills if you can hem some fabric you're all set!! 
Set of curtain rods that fit the space
Drill (unless you're ok with the rods and screwdrivers)
Iron on transfer paper
Graphics of choice 
Coffee
Small paintbrush 
Iron 
Fabric ( I used cotton duck cloth lightweight cause I love it !! ) 

Ok..... 

Hang the curtain rods and get them all set up. Then measure the fabric to fit into the panels or whatever space you're making them for. I hemmed one top put it on the rod and then pinned the bottom so I knew where it would land. 

Get your graphics ready and print out the graphic mirror image on your computer. You can do a lot with a simple photo editor!  All sorts of designs, words, phrases, or even patterns if you make several of the same graphic and tile them on the fabric. I settled with an antique carrot illustration with EAT WELL in cursive font and some small eat words at the top. 

All iron ons are slightly different so follow the directions on your iron on sheets.

I ironed my fabric first and decided to go right in the middle. After the sheet cools you peel it off. BAM new curtains !!

I used coffee stain (cause I was drinking it anyway) and thought hey why not paint the back of the carrot on my design so it had a touch of brown to it. This can be done with watered down fabric paint as well. I did the back because the front is now sealed with a fine coat of adhesive that the coffee would only bead off of. 

You might be able to paint directly on the iron transfer paper depending on what kind you have to achieve a soft effect.  It will take several times of going over the design with tea or coffee and don't get it to damp or it will bleed. 

Hung it on the rods and there it is!!! 1 hour later new cabinets!! Of course then I had to rearranged my kitchen because that is what 39 week pregnant women do !! Now I love it softer less worry and it reminds me to eat well !!! 

Snuggly fit and a touch of ruffle makes for any cottage kitchen and feel free to use the idea anyplace you want laundry, bath and baby's room too !!