It's WISE to DIY: Thrify Ideas for the Do-It-Yourselfer

She Is Literally Painting Cornstarch On Her Window But The Result Is Gorgeous!

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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1,475 Comments

  1. Lou White says:

    i have slidng door that has smoked glas i hate it, so i am doing this to it

  2. LaVern Beard says:

    This a very good idea. Who would have thought of this.

  3. I love this!!! <3 Have to share this....

  4. Donna Richey says:

    I think mod pog glue would work better.

  5. I wonder what happens to those who wash their windows?

  6. Melody Castillini and Patricia Yowell, how kewl is this!!

  7. Fay Johnston says:

    I clean my windows with cornstarch–what keeps this from washing off when it rains?

  8. I am so gonna try this…not sure where yet…but I’m gonna do it!!!

  9. white glue dabbed on a window creates a frosted window you can’t see through but get light through

  10. Gail Fannin says:

    I love thid idea…goes with my old house look, too!!!!

  11. Wonder if a mesh workout football jersey would work for a kids room….Maybe too heavy…..

  12. even easier get the plastic used for table clothes go to the fabric dept in walmart etc for it i bought the plastic with lace print it was slightly frosted cut to size of window spray with spray adhesive then put in place smooth out bubbles and stays til you don’t want it anymore its washable and peals off when you want a different pattern

  13. sue s. says:

    There are camp net fabric in hunting sections of store, if guys or gals were intere sited in that decor!

  14. sue s. says:

    Camo, not camp…autofil:(

  15. how in the world do you clean clean it ??? It must get dirty after a bit ??

  16. Liz G says:

    For a more masculine look you could use the mesh like on sports jerseys in the color of your favorite teams. Some fabric stores even have the mesh with the logos of sports teams on them.

  17. This could be a great idea, for some windows.

  18. Kristy McNeill for that window

  19. Sue Hayden says:

    And it’s guaranteed that nobody can see in

  20. if you use the netting fabric like in a sports jersey it is perfect for a boys room

  21. Gil Shelley says:

    Corn starch is the very favorite food of cockroachs. Be prepared for bugs galore.

  22. Melissa says:

    I think you might find something suitable at Jo Ann Fabrics, as they have MANY sheer ones, some are available only online and depending on quality prices may become more expensive than you prefer, but you have to figure out how many windows, thus just how many yards of fabric you will need also depending on the size of the window.

    http://www.joann.com/fabric/home-decor-fabric/sheer-fabric/#srule=price-low-to-high&sz=54&start=0

  23. Burlap by the yard is Ultra see thru – would be great for boy’s room!

  24. Becky Walker says:

    There is fabric camo webbing that I use to make hats from…that would be cool on the window too.

  25. maye this mockingbird will stop attaching my windows if I do this ..poor baby

  26. TOM BANDY says:

    FOR GUYS GET A MESH CAMO CLOTH AT A FABRIC STORE OR SPORTING GOODS STORE. IT WOULD LOOK FINE.

  27. Vera Harrall says:

    I would think that egg white or cornstarch would be very attractive to roaches.

  28. I hate when then come up with these post that will not let you look at it without down loading it. Why can’t they just put a link for us to click on like a lot of others on here?? I don’t like downloading anything, I don’t wnat to mess up my computer so I gues I will not be looking at this!!

  29. I am trying this but using fabric starch.

  30. Katie says:

    mesh / netting .. it comes in all sorts of colors – is super cheap per yard at most any fabric store – you could used two layers of different colors for more privacy and color combinations

  31. Annette says:

    I have sheer plaid curtains in my family room. Got them from Brylane Home catalog. One panel $8 and you could use them for a boys room.

  32. What about what Nicole Curtis uses on the windows of her remodeled homes when she repaints the frames around the windows.

  33. What can I say, brillant for privacy diy!! Got my mind rolling now.

  34. decorative mylar is also a way and inexpensive.

  35. Nola Bromley says:

    Brenda Hopper Eakins this would be something for the balcony windows in the Mill on the Lounge side

  36. clever idea for some privacy!

  37. KJ says:

    Burlap…

  38. Sandy says:

    They make window film that looks like that. Why draw bugs? Diluted Elmer’s Glue or Modge Podge would do the same thing. It is a neat idea, though.

  39. I used Mod Podge from thr Craft Dept and just keep it on hand for all uses! For males you can use light colored silk jerseys of their favorite teams from Good-Will

  40. Roberta Bidault says:

    How about cutting netting (comes in a variety of colors) to fit window and Barbie, Frozen characters, cowboys or animals,etc from room coordinating materials in a childs room.

  41. Cynthia says:

    i did mine and put burlap on my doors. I couldn’t find blinds or curtains rods to fit so I did the burlap. It gives a lot more privacy.

  42. Erika Myer says:

    Well ain’t that nifty!

  43. use camoe for a boys room

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