The $10, 30 minute, Valance

 Because I am in love with the latest rage- Damask- I thought the perfect place to put the fabric print was over my kitchen sink.
I purchased the fabric from Warehouse Fabrics Inc. and went with Traditions Chocolate/Natural.  I purchased 2 yards (with free shipping) which came to just a tad over $10.

I followed Censational Girl's Valance Tutorial
 Great tutorial!  Easy and cheap as can be :) (again, no sewing needed. Just Stitch Witchery and a Staple Gun)

 I was making 2 valances in a corner window, it was a little more trickier.  I found that I needed to match my pattern or it would look wierd.  I layed my first cut valance right on top of the fabric to make my second cut so it would be exactly identical.

Before stapling my fabric to the wood pieces I layed them side by side to make sure they were perfectly matching.

Hubby hung them... he HATED this part.  He couldn't step on our new granite counters so he had to balance on the window sill.  Ya, he said he will never do that again (I hear that alot lately :) )

Here they are all hung and pretty. I love how they turned out!  You can't beat $10!!

Here is a sneak peak at the new backsplash that is going up!  I am so excited.  I opted against the tumbled travertine (I actually had bought it and had to return it the day before my husband was going to install it) and decided to go with this dark Porcelain tile, subway style.  It is really going to make a statement and add that contemporary flair to my kitchen.  Hopefully next week I can FINALLY show you all my finished kitchen!!! Crossed fingers!!!!!!!!!!!