7 DIY Curtain Tie Backs

Several weeks ago my husband and I put up new curtains in our main floor living area. To make a long story short, we forgot to buy pull-backs for them. I did a quick Pinterest search and found some really cute DIY ideas and compiled them here:

1. Brass Clasp Pull Back -- find the DIY instructions here.

Photo/Idea Source: The Black Bird

2. Rope Curtain Tie Back -- this one looks like a lot of fun to make. Find step-by-step instructions here.

Photo/Idea Source: Cottage in the Oaks

3. Ribbon and Ring Tie Back -- Find this tie-back and more ways to add color to a room here.

Photo/Idea Source: Successful Home Makers

4. Fork Tie Back -- Get crafty with this unique fork tie back. Find how to and many more upcycled ideas here.

Photo/Idea Source: Country Living

5. Gold Chain Tie Back -- Go get that old dog chain you have been meaning to throw away and use it to make this classy and modern gold tie back. Find out how here.

Photo/Idea Source: HGTV

6. Door Knob Tie Back -- Find this rustic tie back and more upcycle ideas here.

Photo/Idea Source: Whisper Wood Cottage

7. Lace Tie Back -- Finally, this was my quick solution to our curtain problem. Find the super short DIY instructions here.

Photo/Source Idea: Nap Time Blogger Mom

Easy DIY Lace Pull-Backs

A couple of weekends ago, the husband and I decided that we needed to dress up our main floor windows. (You know... finally... after living here for 8 months). We went out to Lowe’s and bought some curtain rods and fell in love with some curtains there. 3 hours and $300 later we had them up in our living room, play room, and dining room. And, man, do they look awesome.

But, DANG IT, we forgot to get pull-backs so that they would hang pretty when we wanted some natural light. That’s alright. I ran up to my craft room and rummaged through some drawers and found some old lace I had used to make some DIY lace crowns for Rose once upon a time.  

I simply cut a length (about 13 inches for the once pictured) of lace. Then screwed a hook about 1 cm away from the trim on either side. Wa-la! It was literally that easy and now I don't have to go shopping.