Blogger Canada on May 17, 2012

Make your own coffee sack shades - fast and easy!

I'm one that prefers untraditional window treatments, hence, the coffee sack shades were born!

I simply cut a closet dowel to size, installed it inside the window frame, hot glued the sack onto the rod and called it done. Very quirky, rustic and so easy to do.

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Time: 2 Hours Cost: $10 Difficulty: Easy

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The kitchen backs onto park property so privacy isn't an issue. And I prefer the sun to stream right on it anyway.
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The shades were lined with another fabric (via hot glue) so they weren't too transparent. Gotta appreciate those ready made graphics. :)
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Junky trinkets were added as faux pulls just for fun.
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Love how the shades add some warmth without taking over the sunlight nor view. Let's face it... long curtains would get splashed on here anyway.
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Here's a shot of how the fabric was glued together, then glued to the rod. These are 'dummy' panels so they didn't have to actually work. Full tutorial can...

To see more: http://www.funkyjunkinteriors.net/2012/04/my-700-burlap-coffee-bean-sack-window.html

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Maria V Largo, FL

where do you suggect that I can get this fabric. I live in Largo, Florida

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Michele W Osage, OK

Ok might be stupid question but where can you get the sacks? as we live in a log home and love the rustic look

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Jerry H

you can find some at www.etsy.com,, they run about 5 bucks a bag... different designs as well...

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Nancy J

Love the look! Are they coffee scented too? I love the smell of coffee!

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MaryAnn D Ocala, FL

What a great idea!!!!!

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Pam R Petaluma, CA

What a great idea! Love the rustic look!

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Tammy@Deja Vue Designs Amherst, TX

This is Wonderful!!! I bought a ton of these last year....just for this reason! Thanks for letting me know I'm NOT insane!!!!!

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Leida R Tampa, FL

How clever of you, Donna W!!!

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Leslie D Las Vegas, NV

Love it!

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Denise Gentry A Munford, AL

Great idea!!!

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Dena H Mc Kinney, TX

in the North Texas area the coffee sacks are available at monthly trades day events- some places these are referred to as flea markets.

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Beverly L Norfolk, VA

I like your ideas...I'm really into primative and much of this looks right up my alley...

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Becky H Tampa, FL

What wonderful character and charm!! I'm grinning from ear to ear; they're so much fun!

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LaViva P Sun Valley, CA

I just love this! I've never seen it before. Do I have to pay royalties if I use this idea in our kitchen? :)

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Kelly S Bremerton, WA

I might have to try this in my laundry room. We have wood blinds in the other rooms because of allergies but I don't spend that much time in the laundry room, so why not? Love the lattern and the old brace and bit for a handle for the planter box. Ingenious usage I say.

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FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada

Hey Steve! Thanks for the blog kudos!
I find sacks at a place that roasts their own coffee beans. (local in BC Canada) so I'd imagine if you could find someone that does something similar, they might be able to help you.

on May 18, 2012 · Like 0
FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada

Haha LaViva P! The only royalty you will have to pay is to make your kitchen ROCK.
Nancy J, no, sadly they don't smell like coffee. Guess I'll just have to go ahead and keep brewing my own instead. :)
Maria V, you might want to google to see if anyone makes such a fabric. Perhaps just purchase burlap and stencil it yourself?

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Steve G Fort Collins, CO

Thanks Donna. I'll ask around my friendly neighborhood coffee shops. Thankfully I'm in a college town so there are still a few hidden among all the Starbucks outlets.

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Kelly Atwater, CA

Love love love this! Just my style.

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The Space Between Key West, FL

I love, love, love this Donna!!

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Teri K Akron, OH

very nice!

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Christine - Decorated Life Australia

great idea - saved it on Armchair Exchange to read later!

on Apr 15, 2013 · Like 0
Janice jenkins Bonne Terre, MO

<3 <3 <3

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Sheila E Suffolk, VA

I was hoping for shades and these are really valances. However they have inspired me. Thanks

on Apr 21, 2013 · Like 0
FunkyJunk Interiors - Don... Canada

Sheila E , you are right! Sorry to mislead... I should have called them 'faux shades' maybe... :) I truly see no reason why one couldn't turn this look into a real shade though... just figure out a way to spring load that support bar would be key. Could be a fun new challenge... hmmm...

on Apr 21, 2013 · Like 0