Drop Cloth Decor Projects

DIY Network project designer Michele Beschen shows you how to turn your spills into decorating thrills using old drop cloths for home decor. Those random drips, drops, and splashes you create while you're hard at work can be inspiration for a one-of-a-kind DIY design.

What you'll need to create your own playful and colorful home accessories:

-- Laundered canvas drop cloth from previous project

-- Iron

-- Desired patterns

-- Sewing machine

-- Embellishment

Wash your drop cloth fabric after you are done using it for your project. When dry, press.

Cut the drop cloth material into the necessary pieces for whatever project you are attempting to tackle. Use the parts of the fabric that you find most appealing and visually interesting.

Don't be afraid to enhance the material with a little embellishment. Stencils, decorative stitching, patches, fringe, buttons, etc., make adorable add-ons.

Get creative with your material - don't just make pillows. Think of the endless possibilities a single piece of this unique fabric has. Here, the fabric brings new life to an old chair.

Pillows are always super-simple to make. Cut your fabric, sew it together, stuff it full of soft filler, and sew it shut.

No worries about wiping messy hands on this adorable apron. Use the fabric from your old drop cloths to stitch together an apron that you can really get to work in.

Stretch a piece of your drop cloth fabric over a tattered seat cushion, staple it to the bottom, and attach the cushion back to the chair for a new look in seconds flat. Finally, furniture made for spills and splatters!

You'll be looking all artsy sashaying down the street with this adorable tote on your shoulder. Use it to carry your tools or crafting supplies.