Use These Dollar Tree Items To DIY A Stylish Curtain Tieback

If you love hanging drapes in your living room or bedroom but find it dark at times, using a curtain tieback can help hold the curtains together to allow sunlight to filter through. Or, if you're having trouble keeping your outdoor curtains still on a windy day, curtain tiebacks always come in handy to prevent them from flying away. However, while curtain tiebacks are stylish and simple, they won't always be strong enough to hold heavier, thicker curtains. 

Of course, there are different tieback styles that you can purchase. Curtain tiebacks are sold in various styles, and you can find them at multiple stores at low and high prices. However, if you're looking to incorporate a unique style into your home, you can DIY a curtain tieback with a picture frame and a couple of rubber spatulas. There's something about creating your own home décor that makes it more special. Plus, it's a budget-friendly DIY since you'll only need a few inexpensive items, most of which you can get from Dollar Tree: two picture frames of the same style, two rubber spatulas, and two small round drawer knobs. If you have random drawer knobs at home, you can save a few dollars. However, if you don't have some, you can check out Hobby Lobby for affordable ones. For tools, you'll need spray paint, which you can buy at Hobby Lobby for less than $4. They have a wide selection of colors, so you can choose one that matches the room's interior. Once you have all your materials, it's time to assemble your Dollar Tree curtain tieback.

Creating your Dollar Tree curtain tieback is straightforward. Remove the picture frame's backing and rubber tips from the spatulas. Then, spray paint the spatula's handles and let them dry. Take your pre-heated glue gun and attach the drawer knobs to the handles, covering the small holes at the end. Once the glue has dried, lay the picture frame over the curtain bunch and slip the spatula handle over the picture frame through the back of the curtain and over the frame again. You have a stunning new curtain tieback. If you want to customize this DIY, swap the rubber spatulas for knitting needles to prevent the tieback from looking too bulky. The knitting needles are just as long but thinner, so they'll blend better with picture frames and curtains. You can find them at the Dollar Tree for $1.25.

If you love the look of the picture frame curtain tiebacks in your living room, you can add a few in your bedroom, bathroom, and kitchen. Change the picture frame styles and paint them in different colors to match the room's décor. Neutral shades always add cozy charm to a room instantly. Stick to lightweight picture frames so they don't weigh down the curtains. If you have thinner, lighter sheer curtains in your bathroom or kitchen, use the smallest frame you can find to hold them in place. Dollar Tree has a wide range of picture frame styles, so you can make as many curtain tiebacks as you need.