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Crystal - 29 Rue House

Blogger | Stratford, CT http://29ruehouse.blogspot.com
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Three Step Reupholstery Project

For this project, I first refinished the chair with an oil-based gel paint (http://29ruehouse.blogspot.com/2013/03/using-oil-based-gel-paint.html), then I added the seat fabric ...»
(http://29ruehouse.blogspot.com/2013/03/reupholstering-chair.html) and DIYed the double welting to finish it off (http://29ruehouse.blogspot.com/2013/03/double-welting-done.html)

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Crystal - 29 Rue House Stratford, CT on Mar 25, 2013
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    Elayne B on Apr 05, 2013
    Gorgeous fabric... I've been intending to try my hand at re-upholstery. Why not? ...»

    The chairs that I'll be doing have brass nail heads all around the seats. Hmmm, have you ever attempted one like this before?? Your canadian Cousin Elayne

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DIY Beni Ouarain Moroccan Rug

I took an ivory colored rug I already owned and DIY'ed it into a Beni Ouarain Moroccan Rug by using some painters tape and a sharpie.
3 Hours Easy
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Crystal - 29 Rue House Stratford, CT on Mar 22, 2013
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Rock/Agate Slice Framed Art

Have some rocks or agate slices you don't know what to do with? Fill a frame or shadowbox! If doing a shadowbox, try clear velcro and if squeezing them into a regular frame, box tape works fine!

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Crystal - 29 Rue House Stratford, CT on Mar 18, 2013
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Using Oil-Based Gel Paint on a Chair Reupholstery Project

I'm in the process of refinishing/reupholstering a chair and thought I'd share my experience with using oil-based gel paint. It was good but check out the blog for more and to following ...»
along as we reupholster and make double welting for this chair. Have you used it before?

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Crystal - 29 Rue House Stratford, CT on Mar 14, 2013
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    Colleen Schmelzle-Kielbow... on Mar 16, 2013
    This was an excellent find and looks great. I can't wait to see the finished product.
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DIY Extra Wide Roman Shade

We made a roman shade using a blind mechanism, fabric rings, trim wood and fabric glue. The shade could be no sew but you will need a needle and thread to attach the fabric rings.
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Crystal - 29 Rue House Stratford, CT on Mar 13, 2013
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    Crystal - 29 Rue House on Mar 14, 2013
    Thanks Becky!!!
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  • Hemmed it with a sewing machine but could have used iron hem tape and save yourself the extra step of sewing.
  • Pom poms glued onto each layer
  • Still need to paint the room and switch out the light plate!
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DIY Layered Pom Pom Trim Curtain

Here's a how to on sewing a layered pom pom trim curtain. If you avoid sewing machines this could easily be a No Sew Project with some iron on hem tape and fabric glue.
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Crystal - 29 Rue House Stratford, CT on Mar 12, 2013
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    Kimberly C on Mar 12, 2013
    It'sa matter of taste and you did what fit for you, I was just excited about the idea of doing ...»
    the ruffle look w/o all the sewing! lol. Your room is really cute!

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The Cheapest Curtains Ever

I wanted to switch out our curtains for something new so after coming across this huge roll of stretchy fabric for $10, I made new curtain panels for $1.25 each.
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Crystal - 29 Rue House Stratford, CT on Mar 04, 2013
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Add Interest to Shelves by Changing up the Finish on each Shelf

We're working on making our daughter's closet more functional and after painting it, we've added some shelves with different finishes and details for design interest. Come check us out as we continue to redo the closet.

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Crystal - 29 Rue House Stratford, CT on Mar 04, 2013
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Framed Faux Butterflies

These inexpensive and colorful butterflies from Michael's were perfect for a framed collection. http://29ruehouse.blogspot.com/
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Crystal - 29 Rue House Stratford, CT on Feb 05, 2013
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DIY Hand-Painted Ikea Lampshade

Here's a quick how to on coming up with a design and hand painting it on a simple lampshade. My biggest tip if you've got a new lampshade wrapped in plastic - practice your design ideas ...»
directly on the plastic with a sharpie so you can see exactly how'd it look in real life!

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Crystal - 29 Rue House Stratford, CT on Jan 30, 2013
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    Crystal - 29 Rue House on Feb 06, 2013
    Thank you Karen and Tammy!
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