Hey there!
Today, I am sharing my diy no sew burlap kitchen valances...
made from coffee bags.
Please note this is a very old post of mine. However, I did have these valances on our windows for at least 3 years. Our kitchen is forever evolving and I will leave you with the most recent changes at the end.
You may remember back a few months ago,
I shared my laundry room reveal and diy burlap valance.
You can scour the internet for burlap coffee bags.
They are cheap and sometimes you can even find them for free at your local grocer
Look at the size of these coffee bags!
They even smelled like coffee, and a few beans spilled out HA!
What in the wide world could I do with these?
LOVED the graphics….
I thought…hmmm…what would Mike think if I made kitchen valances?
WAIT, I don’t sew….
WAIT, I don’t need to sew. I have my handy dandy glue gun!
So what exactly did I do?
EASY…
I cut the bags in half…straight across the middle..and I was careful not to cut the words and letters.
I then did a small fold across the top, hot glued it, and was able to slide my cafe rod right in.
I can only show you snippets for now, because I have done some other fun projects, that have not been shown yet.
I of course did our dining area as well.
Basically the same thing, except these are attached with the curtain clips and not slid through the rod.
And these I did not glue and make the faux hem on. Very el natural.
Oh that little white thing in the corner is our house alarm sensor…People ask me that on occasion.
Can’t wait to show you how they all came together.
Mr. Doo’s is happy too!
Word to the wise.
When cutting burlap, coffee bags, etc…I highly recommend you cutting outdoors.
A TAD messy!
Enjoy the day!
And if you are a burlap lover as I am
you may be interested in
my
BURLAP gallery
I have lots of fun stuff over there as well.
Current kitchen valances from napkins and table cloths. You see I am all about the budget way of life.
Pioneer woman napkin valances here
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Well, Debbie … you did it again. My projects seem to take forever to do. Your burlap valances look sooo great.
In this Cafe where we ate lunch the other day; they had potato sacks draped in the window. Just folded over about four inches on the top and draped over on a small rope … three to four sacks to the window. Looked really nice and no cut ends to ravel. Have a great week-end.
Audrey Z. @ Timeless Treasures.
Very cool- I can’t do burlap cuz it makes me itch like a dog with fleas. Anyway, those size bags are the ones we used to haul around the farm filled with grain. You did a good job- I can’t believe what you can do with a glue gun. Girl, you need to learn to sew- it is SOO much easier than gluing trust me- xo Diana
Very cute Debbie, I agree cut that stuff outside:) Can’t wait to see what else you used them for. Try and stay cool!!
They look great Debbie…just can’t go wrong with these burlap bags. Hope you have a wondrful holiday!
Blessings,
Linda
these are so cute! my kitties go bonkers when burlap is laying around, I can’t get it away from them. great job!!
Oh……I’m loving those! You know how much I love burlap and coffee bean sacks. They look great in there! I can’t wait to see everything when you’re ready for the full reveal. We are dying with this heat too. Apparently it’s a far reaching heat wave, but it is supposed to be much cooler next week. Yay!
How flipping’ adorable, Debbie! 😀 I have so many projects that need my attention, and I cannot seem to get anything done this summer! :/
xo,
RJ
looks good Deb.. I agree indoor projects are a must in this heat.
Debbie I LOVE the valences, they look fabulous!! Can’t wait to see what else you’ve been up too! This heat and humidity has been unbearable!! Stay cool and enjoy the weekend!
I looked on a map to see if Hades was your next town over. Egads, what is the humidity like with 103?
The valances look nice and I never thought of using cafe rings. Hmmmm…..
Bliss
Those are darling Debbie! And yes, cutting burlap is a bit messy indeed!!!!! You almost need a face mask!
Wow, you are getting hot there! We get a lot of triple digits here where I live, sometimes even up to 110, but it doesn’t stay that way too long, thank goodness! It is heating up here too.
Stay cool!!!
XO Kris
I love burlap and I love your valences. I made burlap curtains in my kitchen for Christmas season and still have them up. I just took strips of burlap (about 2ft) across and put them over my rod and tied them with twine at the end so they have a little puff…hard to describe, but have 4th of July decorations in the tied twine. I just started following your blog and love it.
Love ’em, Debbie! They really suit for Summer, too! Keep cool ~ we’re up there, too.
I was going to do coffee sack half curtains in my butlers pantry but Mr. Wonderful nixed the idea. I was bummed cuz I have a collection of vintage coffee tins and wooden grinders…it would have been perfect. I don’t think he gets the burlap craze. Yours look great!
I do sew, but I don’t like to sew burlap. I would MUCH rather glue. Therefore, you hit a hot button with this one. I love them, especially in your kitchen.
BTW, love the idea of the pinning party.
I’ve been AWOL and just read that. Way cool of an idea.
Debbie,
I LOVE this idea.So easy too.I don’t sew either.My glue gun comes in handy….. alot LOL. Love your curtains.They look great .
Have a great weekend.And stay cool.
((((Hugs)))
Anne
Debbie,
Pinning this because I can’t sew a stitch, a button, or a straight line (sad but true)! These are perfect for the sewing challenged among us – and I love the coffee bags!!
Kelly
Hey miss Debbie, your curtains look great. If you ever learned to sew you would be a force to be reckoned with! Can’t wait to see what else you did, you are always changing things up!
Carol
And I’ll bet they smell heavenly of coffee, too!!
Oh girl, you are so clever! Your valances look great!
These sure are a fun and easy project. We’ve been watching the weather for Asheville and it’s been hotter there than here in Florida…that’s unusual! Stay cool!
These look great! You’re so clever! Thanks for sharing the site!
I love these! Thanks for a great idea!
I like the natural look, Debbie. Yes, it’s been hot in my neck of the woods. We also had hail. Fun times. lol
I recently did my first ever burlap project. What a mess! Sort of smelly too but so worth it in the end. Your creations are wonderful. Stay cool!
Love these! You are one creative gal, Debbie! Do you ever sleep? Thanks again for hosting the newby parties!
Debbie, So cute and creative! You always come up with the BEST ideas! I know what you mean about the heat…we have been having 100+ degree days all week. Hope you have a wonderful Sunday!
Sharla
Those are ka-yute. I love them hanging from the clip rings. Yes, burlap makes a mess and makes you sneeze.
Hi Debbie,
I love your burlap curtains!!!! They look cute both ways.
Dee
cute valances Debbie! Love no sew projects! great tip about cutting outdoors! Did you know that if you pull one thread out all the way across, it gives you a relatively straight line to follow?
great job!
gail
Awesome! Love the burlap!
It’s a scorcher here in NC too….!….I love the burlap curtains…so cute in the breakfast room…and I especially love them as they are coffee bags….I love all things coffee…and you are my kind of gal, no sew…just give me stitch witchery and a glue gun and I am a happy girl!….Great job and great idea Debbie!
simple things are usually the best! love the texture of burlap. super cute idea !!!
Your burlap curtains are really cute Debbie! They are perfect for your kitchen! Hope you stayed cool this weekend!
Debbie,
I think the curtains with the clips are fantastically cute. Casual chic and I love them! I’ve always loved printed burlap but have never done anything with it. Maybe I will start with some throw pillows . . .
Shannon
I love the new valances, Debbie. You did a great job. Extra large coffee bags are no match for your creativity!
Sharon @ mrs. hines class
They definitely have a cool feel to them. Love that you did them without sewing. Great work. And I heartily agree about cutting outdoors!
Liz
Hi Debbie,
I live on the coast of NC and have been hiding in the house as well since Friday. I am not a fan of the heat and HUMIDITY. I love the valances. Very cute!
OMGOSH, these are waaay cute. I need some for my 3 windows so will viist that site.
Thanks, Debbie…and I can see why Mr. Doo’s likes the valances…too cute.
These look absolutely adorable! I love how light filters through them…casual elegance! I love all your burlap transformations:) The other day at Home Goods I spotted these burlap rice bag pillows with a graphic of the Taj Mahal, that immediately reminded me of your gorgeous rice bag kitchen bar stools and how beautiful they look in your kitchen. You do miracles with burlap and I adore your projects:) thanks for the inspiration! Hope the weather cools down..we badly need rain, my garden plants are dying in this sweltering heat:( Stay cool ! hugs,Poppy
I love these. I really like to use burlap in places where it doesn’t have a chance to rub off on you – so valences are perfect! I like how the sun shines through them.
Trying to think of something funny or witty to say in thanks of you linking up to Hot Fun in the Summertime, but really the overwhelming feeling is that I just want to say thanks. 🙂
~Bliss~
I don’t know HOW to pin this???? Help!!! Love the valances!!!
I have the pin it buttons on my post on the top and bottom left, see pin it. Are you on pinterest Pinky?
Oh how I LOVE these!!! While I lined mine, I love your variation to allow the light to shine through. They are darling!!
Sharing on FJI Facebook and pinned for SNS 142. 🙂
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Donna
Hi Debbie, so glad you linked up to Hot Fun in the Summertime. It’s so wonderful to have you be a part of our first blog party ever.
These are simply awesome!
What great valances!! I love how unique they are – they look so pretty! Thanks for linking up – I featured you today! http://www.flamingotoes.com/2012/07/crush-of-the-week-think-pink-features-57/
So creative and so cute, Debbie! Love them! 🙂
Are those decals on the wall above the windows in the “after” photo?
Yes those are vinyl decals I found at Marshalls a few years ago.