This DIY is quick, easy, fun and cheap. What could be better!?
If you have any windows in your home or apartment where you want the natural light but need a little privacy, this is a truly lovely solution.
Granted, it is a bit feminine but I am wondering how we can use this idea and make it masculine, as well…
Maybe you can think of some ideas as you scroll down the next page…
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Yay! New project for me!
Contact paper disintegrates from the sun and leave a horrible glue residue..
My mom and dad have had contact paper on their garage windows over 30 years and it is just now starting to peel off and the residue that is left behind is minimal.Nothing that a single edge razor blade can’t take off and a little goo gone. I think the contact paper is much easier to wipe down and clean. I imagine since cornstarch is water soluble it would not take much to have it start falling apart.Plus if you live in a high humidity area or have to deal with a lot of condensation, I doubt it would last too long.
We have a bedroom w/ french doors. This will soon be a project.
Jordan Gill
Do you think burlap would work?
great idea for military housing and renters
I want to do this so bad, however, i am worried my cat will be very unhappy if i do….
Your cat will probably lick it off since cornstarch is sweet…I would worry about ants & such!
i live in a small trailer court if i open front and back windows in livingroom the trailers on both sides can just look right in so i know i am going to get off here and do this right now thank you so much waht a cool ideal
very cool
How about a colorful burlap? Lots of light can still shine through.
I think I’ll try burlap!
Possibly use potato bag mesh or onion bag mesh for males or wide burlap??
……or invent a new “lace” that is colored blue or green for men or boy version!!
How do you clean it??
Very good idea. The lace is gorgeous.
Use burlap for a masculine look.
Burlap for the guys!
Nice idea!
how well does this stay on? i’m a renter, so i’d need to take it down.
It’s just starch. A little warm water with sponge and it should peel off easy. Clean window.
Donna Leet!!
Of course I’ll have to try it!
cool!!
Use netting material….not the bridal illusion, but the heavier netting.
I wonder what it looks like from the outside… does anyone know?? Can you see the corn starch?
Great idea! I was going to ask you how it could be cleaned sinc I was thinking of doing this to my front door side light windows
Thinking…this would be great! Thanks for sharing.
Good point. Cornstarch would certainly be more temporary.
There are all kinds of “lace” Checkered patterns, stripes, circles, etc.
Window Film – find on ebay – works great!
What a great idea !!!
Did mine with Mod Podge….you can peel it off and dampen it and put it back on….makes a nice plastic like sheet of lace…
I used to do this only used liquid starch and you can use any fabric you like on any surface. Pour the starch over the fabric that is pre cut and really work it in, then wring it out with your hands and apply. The more you press it out the wrinkles will smooth away. If you have dry spots just add more starch. Perfect for walls, doors, windows and if it gets dirty take it down and wash it and it will not fall off if the house get’s steamy from moisture.I did this for different holidays and if you rent it’s cheaper than paint or wall paper ,all you do is take it down when you move and wash the surface clean.
I want to try this … Lace is still see thru, wonder what to use for bathroom windows. Will have to think about that!
what a great idea
This would be great on the front door, might give it a try
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cool idea <3 love it!!
I did this with just dots of water base glue on a entry panel to keep a neighbor boy from looking in our house. I added a row of twisted decorative cording around the outer edges to dress it up. Lasted for year even with grubby little boy hands touching it, and when it got dirty, I removed and replaced the lace and corded trim in minutes.
it can be “washed” as long as you don’t get heavy-handed with scrubbing. if it does start to wear thin – just dab a bit more matte medium on the bare spots- it blends right in. mine has stayed for years. holds up well with south florida sun beating on it. (it is on the inside of course) i hope you try it & are happy with the results
I tried this and the finished product looked amazing. However, each piece was on the floor the next morning…
Laura Ann West
I used paper doilies and used Elmers’ glue with a tiny bit of food coloring. Then stomped it in.
You can use this method with fabric on your walls. I have a friend that has a beautiful victorian and she did it under her Chair rail it was gorgeous.
love this how does it hold up to weather, sun especitally. this is a fantastic idea
What’s it look like from the outside?
What if you used burlap for a man cave version? (Looser burlap from a burlap bag?)
How long does it stay up there and how hard would it be to clean off?
I have done this with paper doilies
This would be perfect for our master bath. It has two 4ft x 4 ft windows in the corner over a garden tub.
Jocelyn Susie Micke Cazier, Tiffany Mason, Linda Russell
Daniel Mason