Country decorating can be enjoyable, creative and frugal for the reason that the items that work in country decor are either handmade like quilts, rugs, wood items, and folk art, or natural items like dried flowers, branches and flowers. Several of these type of items you can make or obtain at small or no price.

Quilts, for example, can be handmade by you with fabric scraps or worn out clothing. If you don\'t know how to make quilts, you could check out a book from the library and find out how. You may perhaps even be able to uncover one at a yard sale or thrift store, if you\'re lucky. If you can\'t locate or make quilts, check thrift stores for breathtaking crocheted afghans I have seen a large number of and these would be equally as fabulous in your country decor. Just be positive to get colors that match your scheme. You can drape quilts or afghans over your sofa, or hang on a quilt rack. I have even observed them hung on a wall, like art.

Throw rugs are a marvelous way to vary your decor. If you want a change, just switch rugs or add one in a new location. Rugs can be braided or crocheted with scraps of worn out clothing or fabric. If you don\'t know either approach, there are books out on the subject and you could also do a search on the Online for instructions. I have found a large number of throw rugs at thrift stores and yard sales. Whenever the cost is appropriate and I like the look of a rug, I\'ll buy it so I can make a fresh look when required.

Wood items are abundant at thrift stores and are highly reasonable. There is a enormous variety too I have seen wood fish, shelves, mini rocking chairs, coasters, placques, bowls, boxes, figurines, letter holders, spice racks, planters and a lot much more. Occasionally I\'ll come across a scratched wood item that I like and I\'ll still obtain it because I\'ll take it house & fix it up with paint. These can be decoratively painted, or just touched up. You can also learn how to make your own wood items by taking a class or studying a book.

Commonly folk art is especially basic, so it is possible to make your own! Look around at other folk art to get ideas for your own original design, then go to the craft store & get artist paper (like 140 lb. watercolor paper), lightly sketch your design, then paint. If you definitely believe that you aren\'t able to do this, then once more, check thrift stores! I see charming prints and original art for rather reasonable costs. A different inexpensive option would be to frame calendar pages. Look for pretty frames at the Dollar Store.

The nice factor about natural items is that they are free. Hopefully you have your own yard where you can gather pine cones, branches, flowers, and leaves. If not, maybe you have a relative or neighbor that will let you takes some naturals from their yard. Branches and fresh flowers can be placed in pretty vases (check thrift stores!) or canning jars, pine cones look attractive in major wooden bowls, as do leaves. The possiblilities are endless just use your imagination for containers and combinations.

You do not will need a lot of funds to generate a charming home! Have some enjoyable and begin hunting for or making the issues that would make your property special.