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DIY & Lifestyle, Home Decor

Making a Christmas Tree with Original Shades

Posted on December 18, 2019 at 3:00 pm by
Making a Christmas Tree with Original Shades Here’s a fun craft project you can make with the kids during the holidays! Bet you didn’t know that our Original paper shades not only provide coverage for your windows, but you can also use them for fun crafts. Today we show you how making a Christmas tree with Original Shades is super fun and easy! What you will need:   - 1 or 2 36” or 48” Original Shades (depends on the size of tree you want to make) - Green spray paint - Styrofoam balls (as many as you’d like, these... Read More
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Making a Thanksgiving Wreath with Original Shades

Posted on November 13, 2019 at 5:27 pm by
Making a Thanksgiving Wreath with Original Shades Thinking about making your own wreath for Thanksgiving? Try making one with our Original Shades! We decided to make a turkey wreath. It’s so easy, and looks super cute. Just need a few items from your local store and you can have your wreath ready in no time. What you will need: - One 36” Original paper shade in white - Spray paint in preferred colors (we used dark red, orange, and yellow) - Hot glue gun - Glue sticks - Scissors - Rope, yarn, or ribbon (whatever you prefer) - Assorted color... Read More
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Setting up the Ultimate Movie/Gaming Room

Posted on October 23, 2019 at 3:00 pm by
Setting up the Ultimate Movie/Gaming Room Are you looking into setting up the ultimate movie/gaming room, but there’s too much lighting shining through the windows in the room? We can help with that! Our blackout shades block 99% of light (and UV rays while they are at it) making them the perfect pick for your movie or game room. Better yet, they are completely cordless, require no tools to install, and are up in seconds! Blackout shades we offer: - Original Paper Blackout Shades: For an inexpensive option check out our Original shades. We make these in Northern California from... Read More
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How to Make Your Own Halloween Shade

Posted on October 2, 2019 at 3:00 pm by
How to Make Your Own Halloween Shade Our Original Shades are awesome for apartments, dorm rooms, around the house or during home renovations, but they are also great for Holiday decorations! We decided to have some early Halloween craft fun with our Original Blackout shades. Check out this step-by-step craft guide on how to make your own Halloween shade.  What you will need: - An Original blackout shade - Burnt Orange spray paint - Black acrylic paint - Purple acrylic paint - Black sparkle paint (optional) - Fluorescent Purple sparkle paint (optional) - Tacky glue - Gold sparkles - Stencils... Read More
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Tips For Hosting an End of the Summer BBQ

Posted on August 7, 2019 at 7:12 pm by

Sadly, we’re approaching the end of the summer. Kids are going back to school. Vacation at the beach is a thing of the past. We’re beginning to lose our minds because Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations are already out at our local stores! WHAT! Don’t fret though, because we still have beautiful weather. Why not enjoy a wonderful meal with friends and family, great music and fun games outdoors? To get you started, here are some tips for hosting an end of the summer BBQ that your friends and family won’t stop talking about and look forward to all week. Backyard…

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4 Tips for Holiday Party Planning

Posted on December 12, 2018 at 9:47 pm by

With many folks gearing up to host holiday parties in the coming weeks, today on Made in the Shade we are gathering our top tips for holiday party planning. 1. Make a Game Plan We’ve all heard it before but it bares repeating: planning in advance is everything. Sit down at the start of your party planning process and make a plan for the coming weeks and/or days leading up to the party. Hosting can be an overwhelming task so break it down into smaller, achievable goals week-to-week or day-to-day. For example: pick a week for sending invites/evites, ordering and…

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Our 2018 Back to Campus Checklist

Posted on August 1, 2018 at 5:55 pm by

With college classes soon to be back in session, check out our 2018 Back to Campus Checklist including our Original Pleated Paper Blackout shades.  Post-exam afternoon naps are a necessary part of college for many students and this affordable must-have can make them possible. Not only are they super easy to install (just trim, peel, an stick) but the dorm-room-friendly adhesive tape is easy to remove once June rolls around. Order yours today in time to arrive for the big move!

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4 Tips for Summer BBQs

Posted on June 27, 2018 at 8:00 am by

With summer in full swing and Fourth of July fast approaching, we’ve had tips for summer BBQ’s on the mind. Being the quintessential summertime activity, today on Made in the Shade we are bringing you some hacks to bring your summer gathering to the next level. 1. Get crafty and use what you have for serveware Parties can get pricey with specialized serveware but because barbecues have a fun and casual vibe, try using items you already have to craft the perfect buffet. We are loving this three-tiered galvanized dish for watermelon and you could easily DIY it with some…

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Dreaming of Sleep: 3 Tips for a Better Night’s Sleep Tonight

Posted on May 30, 2018 at 8:00 am by

Imagine your perfect night’s sleep. A quiet room. Your bed just waiting for you. The end of the day lifts from your shoulders as you close your eyes and drift away. And then, the neighbors drive by and beam you straight in the face with their headlights. Hey, looks like they finally got the street light working again. Isn’t that a full moon? That little green light on your computer monitor sure seems bright. Sigh. You were so close. You’ve read the studies saying that total darkness is the best thing for us when we go to sleep. We fall…

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(888) 608-6611

Copyright © 2017 Redi Shade, All Rights Reserved.

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