9 Cheap and Cheerful Home Ideas

The best D.I.Y. home decor projects deliver a satisfying "I did it!" payoff in an afternoon, or better yet, an hour. John and Sherry Petersik, the smarties from the home blog Young House Love, whose book goes on sale November 6, are all about that -- and sticking to a budget. REDBOOK.

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Photo by: Kip Dawkins

In 30 minutes...Chic up a pillowcase.
This no-sew idea gives a plain pillowcase a dreamy, pretty look. Start with a 100-percent-cotton pillow cover and fabric dye (wash the case first to help the dye set). Mix the dye, then fold the pillow cover into a square and dip the folded case halfway into the dye bath. Keep the fabric in the dye for about five minutes for the muted effect you see below.

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Photo by: Kip Dawkins
In 30 minutes...Chic up a pillowcase.
This no-sew idea gives a plain pillowcase a dreamy, pretty look. Start with a 100-percent-cotton pillow cover and fabric dye (wash the case first to help the dye set). Mix the dye, then fold the pillow cover into a square and dip the folded case halfway into the dye bath. Keep the fabric in the dye for about five minutes for the muted effect you see below.

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