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Summer Trend Alert: Big, Bold Florals!
Hot New Trend, Floral Patterns Are Blossoming In Home Decor
Good morning my stencilin' home decor trendsetters! Cutting Edge Stencils has been busy ...»
Painting: Paint my paneling?
I have dark wood judges paneling in my 1986 home's family room. Should I paint it a light color?
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yes definitely. you will want to lightly sand it first, then apply an oil based primer.
Painting: My cabinets are pressed wood, swollen from water, how do I repair.
I want to paint them but don't know where tostart or if it is possible to sand them smoothe enough to paint.
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Like to know what kind of sandpaper please
Reviving Old Wood Outdoor Furniture With a Coat of Paint!
Give your old furniture a makeover with a coat of paint! It's so easy to make your outdoor space look amazing...don't be afraid of colour!
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Thank you Sherrie!
French Grain Sack Striped Bench
In the planning & designing of my dining room, I realized the budget was tight so when I could I reused existing furniture I did. My existing bench was so funtional for the kids & it fit
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Thanks Nancy!
Here's a Clue as to What Stencil Color You Are!
Happy Hump Day, my stencil craving color enthusiasts! A recent post over at our blog friend Color Chats had us chuckling here at Cutting Edge Stencils because we can relate all too well!
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So cute! I couldn't find myself either!!! I think it's cause I liked them all! xo
$4.00 Spray Paint in a POPULAR Chalk Paint Color!
Love the Annie Sloan chalk paints and fabulous colors but cannot afford a can of paint for every project? I feel your pain and found a great solution in a $4.00 can of spray paint.
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Thanks for the great tip!
Weathered Grey Coffee Table
From shiny and scratched cherry wood to that French Shabby Chic look- using both La Craie Paints in Magnolia and Hurricane and stained top right over the paint... Come see how!! http://www.vintagecharmrestored.com/?p=883
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I have a majestic old book case that would look just dandy in a finish similar to this ...»
Creating a French Country Kitchen Cabinet Finish Using Chalk Paint
We are in the midst of a mini kitchen DIY reno. Hubby finally caved and agreed to let me paint our wood cabinets and I created a french country rustic feel for them using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint.
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I love your new kitchen! The paint color is perfect and very "in style". I think if you wanted ...»
Painting: Help with Curb Appeal - unsure what color to paint shutters, door, etc
My house has a tin roof that is a burgundy shade, but I think burgundy door and shutters is overkill. Please help me figure out another color that will complement it. I am thinking black
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I would go with either light duck egg blue for a sweet contrast,or the light avocado green ...»