Smart New DIY Ways To Upcycle Shower Curtains And Liners


by Marilyn Caylor 7/8/2016

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Who says shower curtains and liners are bathroom exclusive accessories? Shower curtains are awesome as an inexpensive faux-fabric alternative for these effortless DIY projects!

Weatherproof Bench Cushion

Transform a shower curtain into a weather and waterproof patio bench cushion! This clever project is both functional and beautiful. Your guests won't even know what they're sitting on! Head on over to The CSI Project for a detailed tutorial.

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Perfect Dinner Placemat

Create a pretty "tablescape" with a these no-sew placemats. Use a water-resistant fabric shower curtain to create these adorable place settings. L'amour Chez Nous has the details on this no-nonsense project! Instead of going to the fabric store for waterproof fabric as indicated in the tutorial, you can replace it with a cute shower curtain that has the exact pattern you're looking for. 

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Painting Project Drop-Cloth

There's no need to try to spread newspaper all over the floor or buy expensive plastic sheeting to avoid paint splatters and disasters! Keep your carpet spotless by using an old curtain liner as a drop cloth. This crazy yet simple idea comes from The Krazy Coupon Lady.

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Waterproof Bed Liner

Don't flip over that mattress! Make a waterproof liner for accidental bed wetters. This clever upcycle will keep the bed clean and free of unwanted messes. Check out Hazelnutgirl for a tutorial on how to make a protective mattress cover when you're toilet training the little ones. Instead of using the waterproof PUL fabric mentioned, you can replace it with an inexpensive waterproof shower curtain liner.

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Kids Art Smock

Kids and paint equal a big old sloppy mess! Whether it's from blobs of paint dripping off of a brush or your kids wiping their grimy hands all over themselves, you'll want to protect their clothes as best as you can. Try covering them up in this adorable art smock - it's super simple to make! The tutorial at Crazy Little Projects notes that you can use clear vinyl from the fabric store, but a clear vinyl shower curtain liner will also work.

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Giant Game Board

This super-sized Connect Four game board is a fun party accessory! It's even great for seniors to play with in a group home setting. Occupational therapist Mandy from Seniors Flourish has some simple tips on how to make this giant wall piece.

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Play Mat For Kids

A dollar store curtain liner makes a perfect art canvas! What a wonderful way to let your kids explore their imagination. They'll feel like they're causing fun mayhem all over the floor, but you'll know you can just pick up the "mess" in one fell swoop! Find out more about this project from Filth Wizardry, a blog dedicated to messy crafts for kids.

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Porch Privacy Curtains

Why in the world would you need a privacy curtain for your porch? Well, if you have nosy neighbors, it can keep you out of their line of sight. Or, if you have delicate furniture that you want to protect from rain showers, a shower curtain is made exactly for that purpose! You can easily push it to one side when you don't need it. Find out more about this fresh idea from Dagmar Bleasdale's blog.

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This video shows you how to add some shower curtain flair to your bookshelf's back panel!

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Not Just A One-Liner

Shower curtains and liners don't just do a single job! These thrifty and crafty upcycles prove that you can use them in a myriad of wonderful and wacky ways. Whether you want a cool art smock or just want to make it fun for kids to draw all over the kitchen floor, shower curtains and liners are the way to go! 

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