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Painting electric heaters
I just bought a small cottage. The electric heaters along the base boards are a little dates and slightly rusty. Can I paint them? Will the heat affect the paint?
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(continued) white glossy paint. looked brand new and did not have to worry about mess. just ...»
Chalk Paint Vs Acrylic Paint on Glass
Have you ever wondered whether or not Chalk Paint really works on glass? We tested it out using Blue Minerals Chalk Paint Powder! Check out our results at http://whitecottageboutique.com/chalk-paint-...
Transformations
This was one of those antique gold jewelry boxes, complete with a red velvet lining and a photo frame on top. I wanted to see it be a useful and decorative piece for any room in the
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So lovely. Turquoise is one of my favorite colors.
Antique Gold/Angels and Cherubs Turned French Vintage
These needed a fresh look..so I used lavender theme and put some photos I had and aged them. (The photos are freebies) I layered colored of paint with a very fine glitter that just gives
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Great varnish you put on this frame!
Peachy Pink With Seeded Pearls in Crocheted Edging and a Few Extras
This was one on those brown, plain photo frames...I do sell the samples I make, but I use them as samplers of the work I do on 'anything.' I do custom orders, so there are no limits to
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I love romantic items!
French Impressions Part II - the Bed Transformed
We have had our bedroom suite for years. It was time to make a change and I was inspired by photos found in a Betty Lou Phillips book. This is part two. I started with the dresser and then painted the bed.
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Beautiful job, Kathy!
Miss Mustard Seed Milk Paint Project - Kitchen Scale
This is a small farmhouse bench/coffee table that fits the old world style of milk paint. I used MMSMP in Kitchen Scale. It is an AMAZING color! I loved the richness of it. For this
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Great revival job, Laura!
Decorating and Using Flexible Tubs for Planting
How to paint and decorate flexible tubs to use as planters... Low Cost Planting Containers http://www.onemoretimeevents.com/2013/06/dec...
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Thank you
Dark waxes for chalk paint
Does anyone know where you can purchase dark wax to use with chalk paint? I am on a budget and I need a wax that is not over the moon expensive, but will still perform very well. Thank you
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You can also try Fiddes Supreme wax in Jacobean. Its just like Annie Sloans dark wax - they ...»
Is It Possible to Restain My Cabinets Darker?
We are just going to be moving into this home in a week, and my hubby really wants to paint them like a dark cherrywood tone. Has anyone done this before? Not looking to paint them, just
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I just wanted to point out that with cabinets - they are not always solid wood. Many of them ...»