Decorating with Fabrics

Fabrics aren't just for clothes and curtains...Have you ever thought of using fabrics when it comes to decorating?? There's all kinds of different fabrics out there, in a million colors and prints!  The selection is amazing.. and fabrics can be used for so many different things when it comes to decorating your home.

Here's some inspiration for you:





How about a fabric covered wall??  I LOVE THIS and it's perfect for those who live in apartments... Just take it down when you leave and put it back up in the new place :)

Fabric Covered Wall @ MYAJADE HOME IMPROVEMENT

Look at this beautiful desk, partially covered with beautiful fabric with the matching chair!

Beautiful Fabric Covered Desk and Chair @ Brittney's Budget Crafts

Or you could do something like this.. One large fabric wall panel, or maybe a few..

DIY Fabric Wall Panels @ How About Orange

Look at these fabric covered bins, aren't they cute?!......Be sure to visit the link for the AWESOME tutorial!

Fabric Covered Boxes @ IHeart Organizing

There are TONS more things you can do with fabrics... I hope you are inspired!!    Have fun :)

DIY Batik Prints and Batik Lamps

DIY Batik Prints @ Creative Jewish Mom

I was on HubPages today and read a hub about how to maintain Batiks material from a hub friend in Indonesia.  I had heard of these type prints before but didn't know they were specially made. After a little more research, I discovered there are actually tutorials out there on how to do your own Batik prints. Of course, these aren't the traditional way they are made by the ladies in Indonesia but still nice.  

I ran across Creative Jewish Mom's website where she has a tutorial for a Hanukkah craft for kids using a DIY Batik technique.  I think this could be fun for adults too! You can make your own printed fabric and use it for pillowcases, tote bags, curtains or anything else...  You can do your design as whimsy or as neat and structured as you want.   It sounds like such a fun way to get creative!  The first thing that comes  to my mind is to maybe match colors and designs already in your home and make home decor accessories...... like, maybe perhaps a lampshade....

Batik covered lamp shade @ *akka design*

White researching Batiks today, I ran across this lamp shade that was made at *akka design* and there are even 3 others that were made with photos and they are all stunning!  I would love to know exactly how the prints were made.... they are gorgeous.  I am definitely going to get one of those Ikea lamps for sure, now!   Go to the website and have a look at the other beautiful handmade batik printed lamp shades.

Before I end this post.... Martha Stewart also has a tutorial on DIY Batik Prints.  I couldn't leave that one out.