tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-10090265602842289012024-03-05T01:52:18.892-08:00Paint IdeasRust-Oleumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05273145860447059518noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-36472137256927637332012-05-25T10:52:00.001-07:002012-05-25T10:52:35.827-07:00Prep & Paint Wicker<div style="text-align: center;">
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My front porch wicker chair has been in need of a little TLC. Since wicker is a day or two project, I decided to wait until spring to give it the ultimate overhaul. Prepping this wicker chair is key and I will give it extra elbow grease. I like to brush off the old paint with a medium wire brush, shake it out and then add 1/4 cup of bleach to a healthy bucket of water - with a nylon brush, I dip into the bucket and scrub down my chair, hose and then allow it to fully dry. Since wicker is wood, it tends to swell when wet so I do highly recommend that you allow soaked chair to fully dry a good 24 hours, depending on weather - it may even take 48 hours. This is a key step because you do not want to apply your primer to wet wicker. So, let's tackle this two/three day project and add that perfect dash of color with<a href="http://http//www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=404"> Painter's Touch 2X !</a><br />
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*Wicker Piece</div>
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*<a href="http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=219">Zinsser Bulls Eye 123 Primer </a>-Spray - 2 cans</div>
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*Painter's Touch 2x COLOR TO BE DETERMINED - 2 cans</div>
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*Medium Wire Brush</div>
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*Medium Nylon Brush</div>
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*Bucket</div>
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*1/4 cup of bleach</div>
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*Drop Cloth</div>
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*Using your medium wire brush, brush off loose debris & old paint</div>
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*Mix together 1/4 of bleach with a half a bucket full of water</div>
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*Using your nylon brush, dip it into the bucket and lightly scrub down the entire wicker piece, working on molded/dirty areas</div>
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*Hose off the wicker piece well with water</div>
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*Allow to fully dry - 24 to 48 hours</div>
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*Apply first coat of Zinsser Bin Primer</div>
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*Allow to dry 30 minutes</div>
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*Apply second coat of Zinsser Bin Primer</div>
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*Allow to fully cure 24 hours</div>
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*Apply first coat of Painter's Touch 2X (COLOR TO BE DETERMINED) </div>
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*Allow to dry 30 minutes but not more then 60</div>
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*Apply second coat of Painter's Touch 2X (COLOR TO BE DETERMINED)</div>
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*Allow to fully dry 48 hours before full use</div>
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</div>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-27993127970567345982012-03-30T05:03:00.000-07:002012-03-30T06:11:22.357-07:00Blue Lagoon Candlesticks, Saved From the Holidays!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOnPRdsS854nUF6ESJJsOtGjK7qpdCXcNXhq_r_N2A64FWZVx9QWzdDWesywoboDsozN5x5mddIr2lMkDwAYCfy8J0XCXpnFmEvdodbr9pgkfoS7M6j2fynV6zJemLvT4wvC4q3NImBc/s1600/IMG_0714.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703603508225461042" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZOnPRdsS854nUF6ESJJsOtGjK7qpdCXcNXhq_r_N2A64FWZVx9QWzdDWesywoboDsozN5x5mddIr2lMkDwAYCfy8J0XCXpnFmEvdodbr9pgkfoS7M6j2fynV6zJemLvT4wvC4q3NImBc/s320/IMG_0714.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 239px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMfVvVzsdONaJCeVZC4QufZ2wVLMqR6CxjyInNct_4viJH2pXo996QR5ZDiUObH3EZWtUfKp3RBgODU1zF24ODkJdkyxK4wxGvmTzJ2bOJhjsEyN8qCQmGF0StGeZmuKh-um3JS_dDrLE/s1600/IMG_0681.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703603337811135378" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMfVvVzsdONaJCeVZC4QufZ2wVLMqR6CxjyInNct_4viJH2pXo996QR5ZDiUObH3EZWtUfKp3RBgODU1zF24ODkJdkyxK4wxGvmTzJ2bOJhjsEyN8qCQmGF0StGeZmuKh-um3JS_dDrLE/s320/IMG_0681.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 239px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><div align="justify">These candleholders have served our home well and I simply hate to part with them. I have used them for the Christmas holidays all the way thru to New Years. As you can see they are a shimmering silver. So, since I'm on this recycling kick and decided to spray paint them with <a href="http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=404" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X</a> in Lagoon. The Lagoon color fits perfectly right into my dining room and brings out the teal tones in my mirror. I opted to keep them all and use them for the spring - the Lagoon color does look stunning against the plain old pine mantel. Color can uplift your home and the joy of recycling is great too!<br /><br /><strong>Project Materials</strong></div><div>*Drop Cloth</div><div>*Candleholders</div><div>*<a href="http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=404" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X</a> in Lagoon<br /><br /><strong>Project Steps</strong></div><div>*Cover nearby items to protect them from spray mist</div><div>*Apply one coat of Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X to each candleholder</div><div>*Allow to dry 30 minutes</div><div>*Apply second coat within an hour or after 48 hours</div><div></div><div></div><div></div></div></div>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-25979030017222984512012-03-28T06:15:00.000-07:002012-03-28T06:49:40.096-07:00Chalkboard Reminders for Furnance/Water Heater<div><div align="justify">Now that we have organized our basements and sectioned off the heater, water heater as well as the aprilaire units - I have found a great way to keep track of maintenance for every unit. If you have a plain wall you can apply two light coats of <a href="http://http//www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=127">Rust-Oleum Specialty Magnetic Paint </a>along with two coats of <a href="http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=103" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Specialty Chalkboard</a> paint on the wall near the units. Make sure you have enough space so that you can write the following information for each unit:<br /><br /><strong>Furnance / Air Conditioner</strong></div><div>*Filter Brand Name or recommended</div><div>*Filter Size</div><div>*Last Changed Date</div><div>*Last Cleaning Date<br /><br /><strong>Water Heater</strong></div><div>*Date it was last flushed<br /><br /><strong>Aprilaire/Humidifier Unit</strong></div><div>*Temperature of winter setting</div><div>*percentage it should read</div><div>*Temperature of summer setting</div><div>*percentage it should read</div><div>*Filter Size</div><div>*Filter last change-Date<br /><br /></div><div align="justify">Name and phone number of Service Company for all units. Also, find a 24 service company for a back up. You can also hang a hook with a plastic large envelope which can hold all of your warranty information for these units. Now if you do not have a wall you can also hang a small white magnetic board to your furnace duct and jot down the same information as above. I will say there is something about making even your furnance a DIY project as well as customizing the room into a shared pantry. Keep your basement options open!</div></div>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-58488440052035939242012-03-26T13:52:00.000-07:002012-03-26T11:52:46.758-07:00Springtime Touches For Your Kitchen<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1wB3UxDtJKxbE37NfgxlQTvpvOD0bL0Wl0CstpkO109tSwJ-AM5QVuVACj9lYizFaM44ZJyHpXgqd-NY9Z6RzoFT_nDiDRSmFfGSlonZB0VgxG5PYBS1RLBFdNWD69W1RKrA10ShFU1w/s1600/IMG_0689.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701229836149970802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1wB3UxDtJKxbE37NfgxlQTvpvOD0bL0Wl0CstpkO109tSwJ-AM5QVuVACj9lYizFaM44ZJyHpXgqd-NY9Z6RzoFT_nDiDRSmFfGSlonZB0VgxG5PYBS1RLBFdNWD69W1RKrA10ShFU1w/s320/IMG_0689.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 239px;" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89U6fMuegncok70GuRpVDSabKaoGGM2fspB_xytHM8o4dOzgVKKnLqeKpKYoT8h1ViKAEBn3SHDNojf46uwo23lfkggG7EGDakAv3hicNMbJ2EJZExRkmtbwXSkOS9_zqver-LtOv0mA/s1600/IMG_0692.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701229706266769202" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg89U6fMuegncok70GuRpVDSabKaoGGM2fspB_xytHM8o4dOzgVKKnLqeKpKYoT8h1ViKAEBn3SHDNojf46uwo23lfkggG7EGDakAv3hicNMbJ2EJZExRkmtbwXSkOS9_zqver-LtOv0mA/s320/IMG_0692.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 239px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgm7aVtmqNhiDjQKXzmMj8Ra2Eeh4YDt2rnaN8xkAepXAz9VvO5YLp88UqFgwk3jsx9ipmvT0vt_-kd0lXVR1QooIeH3HyilQTVQies73mcmXqp457eLwJ1hI-wCvMHho_ldWcTTpOjRfY/s1600/IMG_0689.JPG"></a><br /><div align="justify"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />After the long winter months come to a close, adding few touches of <a href="http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=404" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2x</a> in Eden to your kitchen is a sure winner! Spray paint season is upon us and I have added just the perfect amount of Eden! My kitchen had basic staple colors from my concrete countertops to the brown and gold seaglass backsplash along with crisp, white cabinets - thanks to <a href="http://cabinets.rustoleumtransformations.com/" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Cabinet Transformations Kit</a> - I stuck with the white kit and chose not to add the glaze. The protective topcoat has proven it's durability over and over again. The two stools were a light pine and added the Eden as well to tie the kitchen together.<br /><br /><strong>Project Materials</strong></div><div align="justify">*Drop Cloth</div><div align="justify">*Accessory Pieces to spray paint</div><div align="justify">*<a href="http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=402" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2x Primer</a></div><div align="justify">*<a href="http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=404" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2x spray</a> - Eden<br />*Paint Thinner</div><div align="justify">*Lint free Clean Cloth<br /><br /><strong>Project Steps</strong></div><div align="justify">*Cover nearby items with drop cloth to protect them from spray mist</div><div align="justify">*Wipe off all accessories with a clean cloth and paint thinner</div><div align="justify">*Allow to dry 15 minutes</div><div align="justify">*Apply primer to all pieces</div><div align="justify">*Allow to dry 30 minutes</div><div align="justify">*Apply spray paint in Eden<br />*Allow to dry 30 minutes</div><div align="justify">*Apply second coat of Eden within an hour or after 48 hours</div></div></div></div></div>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-22484201496097106002012-03-23T13:57:00.001-07:002012-03-23T14:03:24.126-07:00Flatware Framed Art for your Kitchen!<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhphf3QdS4CyH3aJbwbWCidBat-64IXSsvcP5xSKk4PvVS8Jsa2gR4QDwyMiZSzaM9dUTw0A8OCPp0mo9y2VKgJjUpZjNNfJmL6lJZqaDWbhDNVdwKfyjNQKCBKCMhwssiwi72PKF6tggw/s1600/IMG_0713.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5703616567800299938" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhphf3QdS4CyH3aJbwbWCidBat-64IXSsvcP5xSKk4PvVS8Jsa2gR4QDwyMiZSzaM9dUTw0A8OCPp0mo9y2VKgJjUpZjNNfJmL6lJZqaDWbhDNVdwKfyjNQKCBKCMhwssiwi72PKF6tggw/s320/IMG_0713.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 239px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a><br />
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<div align="justify">These faux enamel utensils were such a huge hit not only for dinner parties, but I took it a step further and made my own artwork for my kitchen! I have now made at least 40 of them for friend and family and have been customizing the colors for each kitchen. This Flatware Framed Artwork is truly simple and easy! The hardest part will be picking the perfect color from <a href="http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGBrand.asp?bid=21" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X</a> line as well as picking the perfect backround! Enjoy your creativity and all for under $8 a piece! <br />
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<strong>Project Materials</strong></div><div>*Drop Cloth</div><div>*Painter's Tape</div><div>*6 Utensils or flatware</div><div>*<a href="http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGBrand.asp?bid=21" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X in Eden & Marigold</a></div><div>*2 8X10 picture frames - glass removed</div><div>*2 sheets of scrap booking paper - customize to your kitchen</div><div>*Hot glue gun<br />
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<strong>Project Steps</strong></div><div>*Tape off the "Eating" part of the utensil -expose only the handles</div><div>*Spray paint 3 each with <a href="http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGBrand.asp?bid=21" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X</a><br />
*Allow to fully dry 24 hours</div><div>*Take apart frame and remove glass</div><div>*On cardboard mat glue on decorative paper</div><div>*Place paper into frame - facing forward - discard the glass</div><div>*Using hot glue gun, glue on your utensils</div><div>*Enjoy your custom artwork!</div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-3931888014817738832012-03-15T14:26:00.001-07:002012-03-15T14:27:09.726-07:00Spring "Green" Tips For Your Garden<div>Here are a few great "Green" tips for the spring that will help you conserve water, plant herbs all year long as well as make new friends and gather neighbors to host a Community Compost Pile! You may have to offer up your yard, but imagine the benefits of that fresh soil right in your backyard!</div><div></div><div><br />
*BE WATER SAVVY - When watering your lawn, place an empty tuna can in your grass - when it's full...you've reached your limit. </div><div></div><div><br />
*NO MORE PESTICIDES IN YOUR VEGETABLE GARDEN - Cayenne and garlic will deter any bugs or small animals. Eggshells and coffee can be sprinkled around the base of your plants - ants, slugs & snails are not huge fans.</div><div></div><div><br />
*COMMUNITY COMPOST PILE - Reach out to friends and neighbors and see if they are interested in a community compost pile - offer up your backyard and hand out a list of Yes and No's for the compost.</div><div></div><div><br />
*PLANT YOUR OWN HERBS - Five plus hours of sunlight is required - moist soil also a must and consider growing them all year long by transitioning the plants indoors when fall arrives. Do not wait for frost, transition them in early fall. Find a sunny location indoors.</div>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-13150340164087811902012-03-08T14:22:00.001-08:002012-03-26T11:49:44.319-07:00Antique Sewing Box Planter<div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZo8GNL6iQtW4QA2Vcc8ZYQe_pyiTVPGp2GwEC6lDdwVeyGHFvHYR54uRiEhqyQwHnFKl3tk6DIPAS6YaSvrZgieQjGdYhlBQIg6xRTEux_uB8SahrXAczH8ZgNLour1uzHI7xOOP6So/s1600/DSC_0312.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701236602894380434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirZo8GNL6iQtW4QA2Vcc8ZYQe_pyiTVPGp2GwEC6lDdwVeyGHFvHYR54uRiEhqyQwHnFKl3tk6DIPAS6YaSvrZgieQjGdYhlBQIg6xRTEux_uB8SahrXAczH8ZgNLour1uzHI7xOOP6So/s320/DSC_0312.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 320px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 213px;" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo32YQka5nVY6G0e4PF8w-3O-htTZiX-vwZcn0cO4bF9frwEAV0B6JkJgEpaJIP8hTUsv6nR1uEjdg2gmCDNCvkV8vPS2knawT_Q8kkoqIZ5amvb1YmT_RZ3-xyJggJhZv-IChkparvLY/s1600/DSC00821.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701236198804365778" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo32YQka5nVY6G0e4PF8w-3O-htTZiX-vwZcn0cO4bF9frwEAV0B6JkJgEpaJIP8hTUsv6nR1uEjdg2gmCDNCvkV8vPS2knawT_Q8kkoqIZ5amvb1YmT_RZ3-xyJggJhZv-IChkparvLY/s320/DSC00821.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; height: 240px; margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; width: 320px;" /></a><br /><div align="justify"><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Nothing says Springtime like a planter full of violet colored pansies! I came upon this sewing table at my local Good Will last winter and have been anxious for it to make a "Welcome Spring" statement on my front porch. I love the oval shape, drawers and decided that <a href="http://http//www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=143">Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X in Gloss Sun Yellow </a>- added those violet pansies and WOW - what a great splash of color! I wanted to also share the piece primed with <a href="http://http//www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=98">Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X White Primer. </a><br /><br /><strong>Project Materials</strong></div><div align="justify">*Unique Planter</div><div align="justify">*<a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=402" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum's Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X Primer</a></div><div align="justify">*<a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=400" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum's Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X in Gloss Sun Yellow</a></div><div align="justify">*Drop Cloth</div><div align="justify">*320 Grit Sandpaper</div><div align="justify">*Paint Thinner</div><div align="justify">*Clean Lint Free Cloth</div><div align="justify">*Planting Soil</div><div align="justify">*Potted Pansey Plant<br /><br /><strong>Project Steps</strong></div><div align="justify">*Lightly sand down planter</div><div align="justify">*Wipe off with Paint Thinner and Lint Free Cloth</div><div align="justify">*Allow to dry 30 minutes</div><div align="justify">*Apply Painter's Touch 2X Primer</div><div align="justify">*Allow to dry 30 minutes</div><div align="justify">*Apply First Coat of Painter's Touch in Gloss Sun Yellow</div><div align="justify">*Allow to dry 30 minutes</div><div align="justify">*Apply Second Coat within one hour or after 48 hours</div><div align="justify">*Allow to dry 48 hours and then fill with soil & plants, place pansey plant on top</div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify"></div><div></div></div></div></div>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-10836160709067404942012-03-06T13:52:00.001-08:002012-03-06T13:55:43.324-08:00Seasonal Update for your Shed<div align="justify">With Spring around the corner and no hope for snow, it's a great time for that "Seasonal Update for your Shed." Empty your snowblower of gas by running it on idle until it's empty. Evaluate the front base and blades of the snowblower - it may have been hit by rust over this winter season. If so, lightly sand off the rusted areas, apply <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=41" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum's Rusty Metal Primer</a>. Next, to keep your snowblower true to color form, apply two light coats of <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=24" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum's Stops Rust Brand</a> in whatever color the base of the blower is. Stops Rust is available in over 30 colors! Of course, now you can reorganize your shed and place that cleaned up, freshly painted snowblower to the rear of the shed and pull all of the spring planters, seed and digging shovels to the front! </div>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-33788495032986037682012-02-27T13:19:00.000-08:002012-02-27T13:19:39.818-08:00Clean & Organize Your Basement<div align="justify">Winter is a great time to tackle all of those tough indoor chores that have been on your "To Do List" for a while! Organizing and cleaning out your basement is for sure one of them. Unfinished basements tend to hold years of memories, gifts that were given but never used, photo albums from the past 20 or so years, plastic bins of photographs waiting to be placed onto a cd or into an album, holiday decorations that could use an overhaul along with bins of clothing that you will fit into someday or simply can't part with those expensive shoes that are clearly no longer in style. A solid way to start organizing is by categorizing sections in your basement:<br />
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Other organizing tips for your basement are use large clear, plastic totes to store items in so that you can identify them without having to haul around the tote. If you have light sensitive items such as pictures or videos I recommend a dark, plastic tub which will keep the UV lighting out. If you have to switch winter/summer clothing as I do, I keep clear plastic tubs for sandals and flip flops which turn into boots and winter shoes - along with a few heavy duty rolling racks for your clothes. <br />
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<div align="justify">My fantastic garage sale find for a crazy $10. I did do a ton of sanding on this table. I literally took my own advice from my blog "Sanding Tips 101". I spent about a total of 4 hours sanding - not all in one day but gave my hand a break in between. I'm going to stain this table with <a href="http://http//www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=54">Varathane's Wood Stain</a> which is available in over 20 colors and also has trial sizes available. This works well for me because I can test the colors of stains on the underside of the table and make a final decision from there. I also appreciate Varathane's stain line because I will not have to invest in a quart of stain, a pint will work perfect on this smaller round table. Varathane offers a full in line of stains, soya based, latex based, wood putty and wood fillers as well as a variety of <a href="http://http//www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=71">Varathane Polyurethanes</a>. <br />
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</div><div align="justify">Now that I have the table fully prepped and ready to stain...help me pick a stain color - Espresso, Natural, Cabernet? I will be staining and sharing each picture of the step by step process on Februay 22nd. Log on and help me pick! </div></div></div>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-39399294914593518212012-02-20T12:57:00.000-08:002012-02-20T12:57:51.556-08:00Sanding Tips 101<div><div><div>Sanding to stain is like primer is to paint. If you do a great job at sanding no one notices, BUT if your sanding jobn is minimal and weak - they will notice! No finish will hide a bad sanding job - same applies for prep and primer work prior to applying paint on the wall.<br />
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I searched for a new lamp for my bedroom and just struggled with shapes, lampshades & colors. I found this gem at the Goodwill for a fabulous $2.99. I did plug it in at the Goodwill to make sure it worked, the employees were happy to loan me a bulb! I had a certain color in mind and found it - <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=178" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Universal Gloss Cardinal Red</a>! It's the exact burst of color needed for my bedroom. I took it to the next level with the lampshade - leopard fringe with warm hues of brown and black! The entire project was under $22, which included the lamp shade I found at 50% off!<br />
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<strong>Project Materials</strong></div><div>*Drop cloth</div><div>*Recycled lamp</div><div>*<a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=178" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Universal Spray in Gloss Cardinal Red</a><br />
*<a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=399" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Universal Primer</a> <br />
*New lamp shade</div><div>*Painter's tape</div><div><br />
</div><div><strong>Project Steps</strong></div><div>*Cover nearby items with drop cloths to protect them from spray mist</div><div>*Cover cord with painter's tape</div><div>*Cover bulb socket with painter's tape</div><div>*Spray lamp with primer</div><div>*Allow to fully cure 30 minutes</div><div>*Apply first coat of Universal Gloss Cardinal Red</div><div>*Allow to dry 30 minutes</div><div>*Apply second coat of Universal Gloss Cardinal Red within an hour or after 48 hours</div><div>*Allow to fully cure 24 hours</div><div>*Attach lamp shade and insert bulb</div></div></div></div></div><img height="96" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4pfw2HYEw6k-uDmaj3fpl4Ij4bFy2wcOkOwSVITiJkWs6JLZgPjkUm4vAohJOXyCJpQ6Gwa9bQzSxv3ph8zu6lZnJ02rpUdvVjtXAG9Q6XMgpSiit0ZgNgvMelus4kw_tSoxBLpaisMY/s320/DSC00647.JPG" style="filter: alpha(opacity=30); left: 37px; mozopacity: 0.3; opacity: 0.3; position: absolute; top: 270px; visibility: hidden;" width="72" />Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-84242053662451933972012-02-13T08:18:00.000-08:002012-02-13T08:18:41.491-08:00Valentine's Day Chalk Board Charger Plates<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHoXHH2wsK9ezWyMgQBd64V4WQXZ0gJrCNTr3dZBN4k2V2_EdMkCh0fPzqTcG6xgvjRPua1XprOlkRBupw8PqSWFOvWk8PLmjLyDzu6GNvuaWat5Lfd842Rjs_yrPsRhYgsIcOa-VNGGU/s1600/IMG_0659.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700531323094726002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHoXHH2wsK9ezWyMgQBd64V4WQXZ0gJrCNTr3dZBN4k2V2_EdMkCh0fPzqTcG6xgvjRPua1XprOlkRBupw8PqSWFOvWk8PLmjLyDzu6GNvuaWat5Lfd842Rjs_yrPsRhYgsIcOa-VNGGU/s320/IMG_0659.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 239px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div align="justify"></div><div align="justify">Here is a fabulous way to start off Valentine's Day...heart-shaped pancakes served along with this charger plate with your very own special message - <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=103" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum's Chalk Board Specialty Paint</a> in black has been a hit in our house for many different occasions including birthdays, St. Patty's Day and even if the kids bring home a great report card! Be sure to leave a cup full of chalk for your return message.<br />
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</div><div align="justify"><strong>Project Materials</strong></div><div align="justify">*Newspaper </div><div align="justify">*Paint brush or foam roller<br />
*<a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=103" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Specialty Chalk Board Paint</a></div><div align="justify">*Chalk</div><div align="justify">*Charger plates</div><div align="justify">*Paint stick</div><div align="justify">*Clean rag</div><div align="justify">*Roller tray if you are using a foam roller<br />
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</div><div align="justify"><strong>Project Steps</strong></div><div align="justify">*Cover area where you will be painting with newspapers</div><div align="justify">*Mix paint well</div><div align="justify">*Apply first coat with either foam roller or paint brush</div><div align="justify">*Allow to fully dry 30 minutes</div><div align="justify">*Apply second coating</div><div align="justify">*Allow to dry 24 hours</div><div align="justify">*Season plate with the long, round end of the chalk and then wipe off with a clean rag</div>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-66192716372408013632012-02-10T07:52:00.000-08:002012-02-10T07:52:21.820-08:00Canvas Valentine Heart Art<div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkVPUhvi_n8ukG85vOdeYJhaB7SJBd5yOwCTtvVHvaT7Q4H10O25YcOq-m-YGdgancghwQtcTcIlSC0vjTzNKki3VHpyLsVe_wPwWUBSr4lRQy_g5te1dyXxt-prNFoLAInO81qaiI4go/s1600/DSC00484.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700513229859740562" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkVPUhvi_n8ukG85vOdeYJhaB7SJBd5yOwCTtvVHvaT7Q4H10O25YcOq-m-YGdgancghwQtcTcIlSC0vjTzNKki3VHpyLsVe_wPwWUBSr4lRQy_g5te1dyXxt-prNFoLAInO81qaiI4go/s320/DSC00484.JPG" style="cursor: pointer; display: block; height: 320px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 240px;" /></a>Nothing says Love like a Heart! This is a DIYer's dream craft - all done within a day and you can customize the heart by adding a message to your Valentine. The total project is also just under $12 and can be stored away for next year as well! <br />
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<strong>Project Materials</strong></div><div>*3 - 5 x 7 canvas boards</div><div>*<a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=400" target="_blank">Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2x in Gloss Apple Red</a></div><div>*Painter's Tape</div><div>*White Craft Paint</div><div>*Small Paint Brush</div><div>*Black marker<br />
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<strong>Project Steps</strong></div><div>*Cover Nearby items to protect them from over spray</div><div>*With a pencil - sketch out your heart on the 3 canvas pieces</div><div>*Tape off inside with painter's tape</div><div>*Spray paint the exposed canvas with Gloss Apple Red</div><div>*Allow to dry 30 minutes</div><div>*Spray paint another light coat of Gloss Apple Red</div><div>*Allow to fully dry 24 hours</div><div>*Remove tape</div><div>*Paint the inside of the heart - if necessary, the white may look sharp enough</div><div>with the white craft paint</div><div>*Allow to dry one hour</div><div>*Line the outer area of the heart with the black marker<br />
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I barely dented the can of <a href="http://www.rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=103http://">Rust-Oleum's Specialty ChalkBoard Paint in Black</a> - but the best part of this product is that it's available in 12 different colors from Raspberry to Kona - talk about specializing that perfect birthday gift for your friend - celebrate Valentine's Day with personalized Wine or Champagne glasses dipped in Rust-Oleum's Specialty ChalkBoard Paint in Fresco Red!<br />
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Silver rimmed wine glasses that I'm going to jazz up with <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=103">Rust-Oleum Specialty Chalkboard Paint</a> - on the foot of the glass! Spent just under $2 for them and the silver rim adds that bit of bling! You can then personalize each individual glass for your guests. Don't limit yourself to a name...add the brand of wine or use a nickname! Keep it creative & fun! Be sure to jump on tomorrow for my work in progess.Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-13920174866627436462012-01-09T06:08:00.000-08:002012-01-09T14:39:15.483-08:00Organize & Recycle PaintIf you live in the colder regions, you should always bring in your paint from your garage or shed. Be sure to label each color by dabbing a spot on top of the paint can or you can label the color with a sharpie marker. Another easy way to keep a record of your paint colors is by dipping a paint stick into each gallon, allowing it to dry and then keeping that paint stick readily available for decorating as well.<br /><br />My handy tip- I recommend that you wrap the mouth of the paint can with cling wrap - basically sealing in the paint and then tightly secure the lid on. As we repaint and decorate rooms, we should do away with the old paints that are no longer in your home.<br /><br />If your paint is old and has an odor, you should fill it with kitty litter and allow to get hard then recycle through your local waste management company. If you have various gallons of paint left, here are a few tips on recycling:<br /><br />*Call your local Good Will or Thrift Store<br />*Contact your local high school's drama department - they are in need of supplies all the time!<br />*Call Habitat for Humanity<br /><br />The new buzz word in the world of recycling is now "Precycle" - which is basically purchasing the correct amount of paint. No need to over buy paint..you can always go back and buy a quart for touch-ups as oppossed to storing a gallon for a few years! A few websites that can help you further recycle your paints:<br /><br />*PaintCare.org<br />*Earth911.com<br />*www.local.comPaint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-63144977339632213972011-12-27T20:02:00.001-08:002012-01-05T07:34:36.211-08:00Organize that Closet...Part 2Now to share Part 2 of "Organize that Closet"...<br /><br />1. After you have organized your clothes, did your donating, contemplated on the consignments and tossed a few bad sweat pants - if you're on the fence with blouse or low riders, take a post it "flag" and stick it on the hanger. If the flag is still there next year...donate!<br />2. Post it your shoe boxes as well. A brief description of which shoe is the box makes less mess.<br />3. Never leave your clothes in dry cleaner plastic bags, it does not allow the materials of your clothing to breath and your clothes will smell like dry cleaning chemicals after a while.<br />4. If at all possible, do a seasonal change of closets. I store all of my winter clothes in the XX-large hefty bags and then rotate when spring and summer comes along. Don't forget to use "under your bed" as storage!<br /><br /><a href="http://paintideas.blogspot.com/2011/12/organize-that-closetfinally.html">Read Part I of "Organize that Closet"</a>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-69576959450469564012011-12-27T19:43:00.001-08:002012-01-06T07:26:37.951-08:00Snowflake Napkin Rings, Trivet and Votives<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6LR7cUVPJSPivSe4ABuUB47_TDiMlH3LZbEO3gBUyMgah890Nbk6Wt9ViGOsKTp6Yjn3tZHAEOULcZ5S63VXRC3ZtwGr5OmnfMJt7BmeP9C6Jw1_x6bKO0GhRDnCgsuZiaekDEOFY32E/s1600/IMG_0586.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 239px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691023000107804514" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6LR7cUVPJSPivSe4ABuUB47_TDiMlH3LZbEO3gBUyMgah890Nbk6Wt9ViGOsKTp6Yjn3tZHAEOULcZ5S63VXRC3ZtwGr5OmnfMJt7BmeP9C6Jw1_x6bKO0GhRDnCgsuZiaekDEOFY32E/s320/IMG_0586.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="left"><br /></p><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><br /><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwtF1PVzzFem9_IV6erDJ5Ak8mWAQhLsIHGUiPaptlMbO8IR6tFGdeLhaHi8-sZpYFh6JrMBDFZS2QEStUS3G0GLFC3UgP7N2xowb_H5nlU25WOIqtPsJhNR9Un-rBZzULpUyMJR4-Fdg/s1600/DSC_0680.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 213px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691022791086818546" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwtF1PVzzFem9_IV6erDJ5Ak8mWAQhLsIHGUiPaptlMbO8IR6tFGdeLhaHi8-sZpYFh6JrMBDFZS2QEStUS3G0GLFC3UgP7N2xowb_H5nlU25WOIqtPsJhNR9Un-rBZzULpUyMJR4-Fdg/s320/DSC_0680.JPG" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="left"><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><p align="left"><br /><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 239px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691022585332766402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQhJDPC2D8UO_-DTrLYhqTDuV_bJo4wg-h9k2is0K_FCVwyjSbm_8QBgyRK8is-05W2pkPlld03kMwvbPa47oFXnu_iWTXcWEh3D54ybyBslO3OuZAkPZ66amWjFcHKQIuZvt7xdXoUJ8/s320/IMG_0555.JPG" /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="left"><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p align="left"><br /></p><br /><br /><br /><div align="left"></div><br /><p align="left"><br />Crate & Barrel had these out years ago and now they are floating around in the thrift stores! I managed to round up a trivet, 2 votive holders and 6 napkins rings. All in great shape and thought I'd use them all winter long...the only dilemma? What color? With <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGBrand.asp?bid=21">Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X</a> the color palette is broad and I had a tough time deciding...I posted the before pic on facebook at PaintIdeas Angie and the winner is Satin Aqua! What could be better than light blue snowflakes in the middle of winter?<br /><br /><strong>Project Steps</strong><br />*Find a spot safe for spray painting - cover nearby items with drop cloths or old sheets to protect them from spray mist<br />*Lightly spray <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=154">Rust-Oleum Clean Metal Primer</a><br />*Allow to fully dry<br />*Spray two light coats of <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=404">Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X in Satin Aqua<br /></a><br /><strong>Project Materials<br /></strong>*Metal Napkin rings, votives & trivet<br />*<a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=154">Rust-Oleum Clean Metal Primer<br /></a>*<a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=404">Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X Satin Aqua<br /></a>*Drop cloths </p>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-11386232049020179342011-12-27T19:10:00.001-08:002012-01-05T07:35:06.620-08:00Organize that Closet...Finally!Yes, it's that time of year again...to clean out and organize your closet! I'd like to share a few simple tips that have helped me tremendously part my ways with clothes that I will never wear again but will donate and make someone very happy with their new find!<br /><br />*Distinguish clothing and shoes that you wear and the for sure items that you will never wear again<br />*Golden Rule of Thumb for the above - if you have not worn it this past year, donate it<br />*Stop hanging on to those skinny jeans - donate again! When you hit your goal weight, you'll want to treat yourself to a new trendy pair of jeans anyway!<br />*Check with your local consignment shops as well. It's okay to make a few bucks on a piece of clothing that you paid a fortune for! Donate the rest!<br />*Be sure to reorganize your clothes, hang items you use frequently at eye level and rarely used items on the upper shelves.<br />*Save those clear shoe tubs or even shoe boxes - they are great for your bikinis, socks, belts and scarves.<br /><br />So, stay tuned for a few more quick, realistic organizational tips this week!<br /><br /><a href="http://paintideas.blogspot.com/2011/12/organize-that-closetpart-2.html">Read Part II of "Organize that Closet"</a>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-81226166079145104092011-12-27T18:51:00.000-08:002012-01-03T08:32:21.766-08:00Winter White Picture Frames<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiidbIR99tu9hBreMA_baY09n8jdJyMzARrWhyQml0ITkLwSz9E2jdolfNynUzuBTMLTWri1ZH_IGJGZBnK2C2zhBfLu0Y42VvFbHhat94PHKyfZKvyj_bfrEl4wSUnrltHTzk85t4xtRg/s1600/DSC00694.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691007968913770498" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiidbIR99tu9hBreMA_baY09n8jdJyMzARrWhyQml0ITkLwSz9E2jdolfNynUzuBTMLTWri1ZH_IGJGZBnK2C2zhBfLu0Y42VvFbHhat94PHKyfZKvyj_bfrEl4wSUnrltHTzk85t4xtRg/s320/DSC00694.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNO6A-K3jlendhonZ6IbDnhKI_Zlt0j08upFzqE9nFUAw73oZYslk6PEvzNchX1lmPr8yU6_ylTB3SekJdEaARWq18fV7Iz24wmjfB4mM3F4RUcEZwGy9vgunMDFMeW30mubJbwVQSw4I/s1600/DSC00634.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691007857062020386" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNO6A-K3jlendhonZ6IbDnhKI_Zlt0j08upFzqE9nFUAw73oZYslk6PEvzNchX1lmPr8yU6_ylTB3SekJdEaARWq18fV7Iz24wmjfB4mM3F4RUcEZwGy9vgunMDFMeW30mubJbwVQSw4I/s320/DSC00634.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJpcC4V7vCT1-S409KRs-wOErd-meyEfYRdiugkKsYAT5pv10j9Z8y7cOb3h0w_J-bwiYN82o53PtPS32rwpmPPBE8SmCUX4Do_9QEpAYdciOh6TmwagE1faJUpit4ECYvyG9A5S2p4Y/s1600/DSC00628.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5691007690570106930" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGJpcC4V7vCT1-S409KRs-wOErd-meyEfYRdiugkKsYAT5pv10j9Z8y7cOb3h0w_J-bwiYN82o53PtPS32rwpmPPBE8SmCUX4Do_9QEpAYdciOh6TmwagE1faJUpit4ECYvyG9A5S2p4Y/s320/DSC00628.JPG" /></a>Thanks to one major retailer for clearancing these solid wood picture frames for $1.54 each! I will say that I did not take to the sage green scrolling around the front frame. So as with everything, I decided to invest $3.97 on a can of <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=404">Rust-Oleum Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X in Satin Blossom White</a> and magic happened!<br /><br />These frames went from one sagey style to a winter wonderland of pictures. I am thinking I will be adding winter pictures of the kids and dogs sledding and making all of those snowmen!<br /><br /><strong>Project Steps<br /></strong>* Find a spot where it is safe to spray paint; cover nearby items with drop cloths or old sheets to protect them from spray mist<br />*Wipe off picture frames, remove glass from fronts<br />*Apply <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=526">Zinsser B-I-N Primer</a> - allow to cure one hour<br />*Apply wwo light coats of <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=404">Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X in Satin Blossom White</a><br />*Allow to fully cure 24 hours<br />*Fill with fantastic winter pics of family fun<br /><br /><strong>Project Materials:<br /></strong>*Picture frames in need of a face lift<br />*<a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=526">Zinsser B-I-N Primer</a><br />*<a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=404">Painter's Touch Ultra Cover 2X in Satin Blossom White</a><br />*Drop cloths<br />*Fun, winter pictures</div></div>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-70905866939842885072011-12-27T18:01:00.000-08:002011-12-29T06:48:35.758-08:00New Year's Eve Centerpiece<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXe8yyLd1MXfroTk-qSqBLgaMJofoAz88ZRN3k0gCv5TbKK5WBDwjtbW8htvy8_PyKKA637W05RH9SEpjE55BLdRLuzPgvSbRXuROK5-YFahxZdl4ToCkoE2hF5SuJT__ZuhZxGzouE6A/s1600/IMG_0584.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690997843604156402" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXe8yyLd1MXfroTk-qSqBLgaMJofoAz88ZRN3k0gCv5TbKK5WBDwjtbW8htvy8_PyKKA637W05RH9SEpjE55BLdRLuzPgvSbRXuROK5-YFahxZdl4ToCkoE2hF5SuJT__ZuhZxGzouE6A/s320/IMG_0584.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNh0bDq_YlRkxIUi3kV6JgPWKlww6Xv6xbJgnmsmc26xdIaPYoubuUMXBRR701bZ3o5Y3frJamz8lD0P5MMz5Sz-HQryU_QcGqjpBSsjXY8NOxaqhVVmjv-JkDzoUM_ZV2paSwFSpULMQ/s1600/IMG_0571.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690997590465926226" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNh0bDq_YlRkxIUi3kV6JgPWKlww6Xv6xbJgnmsmc26xdIaPYoubuUMXBRR701bZ3o5Y3frJamz8lD0P5MMz5Sz-HQryU_QcGqjpBSsjXY8NOxaqhVVmjv-JkDzoUM_ZV2paSwFSpULMQ/s320/IMG_0571.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYzxPxWN3lUiio7C779-rFcMBVAUniAiEpRB3DY_c4WNV4bSMpUpqz6ROZO0gGCTTObCc7ZU4g3HIpgl8K-IQMhlIfUru28th3cfTTRszy2IB-V_lDZSwteRKO8nZA8DKvujDyjlfDeHo/s1600/IMG_0570.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690997369857077730" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYzxPxWN3lUiio7C779-rFcMBVAUniAiEpRB3DY_c4WNV4bSMpUpqz6ROZO0gGCTTObCc7ZU4g3HIpgl8K-IQMhlIfUru28th3cfTTRszy2IB-V_lDZSwteRKO8nZA8DKvujDyjlfDeHo/s320/IMG_0570.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasom0I4ffTBtEYilu0ODO3e5sZTHxrBpf7R3TE8glEyXtyqW9zxQiDiR1wPZMfJwCn0VFo20qsRuFlGbDwpYuqaZNCpX-mJQy2t9DyDCMA4W4hNGWiB0tDJw62QKgaKulxAAStOyAcFk/s1600/IMG_0569.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690997085608754754" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgasom0I4ffTBtEYilu0ODO3e5sZTHxrBpf7R3TE8glEyXtyqW9zxQiDiR1wPZMfJwCn0VFo20qsRuFlGbDwpYuqaZNCpX-mJQy2t9DyDCMA4W4hNGWiB0tDJw62QKgaKulxAAStOyAcFk/s320/IMG_0569.JPG" /></a> <br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRePCG2lCxIBXsclcFrETYT8kDdNzce9XeBKldgL4iZjLqocB9tI3dcWULVbDMIq_ekaUN9zXOJRa4vyDahIsFGLm2wgJkKpCFe5k6LXhvlB5BvpQnOg-00dnVqEnzrE4M0t1mgGNcTaM/s1600/IMG_0567.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 239px; CURSOR: pointer" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5690996509712772658" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRePCG2lCxIBXsclcFrETYT8kDdNzce9XeBKldgL4iZjLqocB9tI3dcWULVbDMIq_ekaUN9zXOJRa4vyDahIsFGLm2wgJkKpCFe5k6LXhvlB5BvpQnOg-00dnVqEnzrE4M0t1mgGNcTaM/s320/IMG_0567.JPG" /></a>Ring in "2012" with all of those unwanted and outdated vases that have been just sitting around in the basement! I did add a few filler vases from my local Goodwill for a grand total of $1.25 for all four vases! My big purchase was the <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGBrand.asp?bid=16">Universal spray paint</a> - three cans and still have plenty leftover for yet another project! I added the tin house numbers for under $7.<br /><br />Consider adding in fresh flowers such as white peace lillies or simple red roses! Adding candles inside the "2012" front vases luminates the numbers nicely. If you wanted to keep it simple, you can just spray the four vases and glue on the 2012 and use that as a hostess gift as well!<br /><br /><strong>Project Steps<br /></strong>*Wash & Rinse your vases. Dry well<br />*Cover nearby items with drop cloths or old sheets to protect them from spray mist<br />***QUICK TIP: Stuff each vase with newspapers so you do not spray the inside of the vases. This allows you to fill with water & fresh flowers or candles<br />*Apply <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=399">Universal's Primer</a> - for all surfaces<br />*Allow to dry 24 hours<br />*Apply two light coats to each vase in <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=178">Universal's Gloss Black</a>, <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=178">Gloss White</a> & <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=181">Metallic Titanium Silver</a><br />*Using a hot glue gun, glue on the 2012 numbers to the front of the vases<br />*Fill with candles & flowers<br /><br /><strong>Project Materials<br /></strong>*Various Vases<br />*Drop Cloth<br />*<a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=399">Universal Primer</a><br />*<a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=178">Universal Spray Paint in Gloss Black & Gloss White</a><br />*<a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=181">Universal Spray Paint in Metallic Titanium Silver</a><br />*Newspapers<br />*Tin Numbers 2012<br />*Hot Glue Gun<br />*Fresh Flowers & Candles</div></div></div></div></div>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-62387464234205896422011-12-27T06:00:00.000-08:002011-12-29T11:28:47.534-08:00Thrift Store Score - Cherry Red Medallion Wreath<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5LtKLgAbCU2YV6BHESaAeILv5t29AqqPxsLa6AEKTzoz4DS7TgART845JCAXFEJ-80QIaTS-mrjvc73Geufmwlx7R6nnGOERReRkklOWlagjWxl10pmYmChgUYFk1PikV_tuh5CDlr8/s1600/DSC_0678.JPG"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 320px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 213px" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5683803962895500130" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-5LtKLgAbCU2YV6BHESaAeILv5t29AqqPxsLa6AEKTzoz4DS7TgART845JCAXFEJ-80QIaTS-mrjvc73Geufmwlx7R6nnGOERReRkklOWlagjWxl10pmYmChgUYFk1PikV_tuh5CDlr8/s320/DSC_0678.JPG" /></a>This is my "Thrift Store Score" for the month. I grabbed this builder's ceiling medallion for $4 at my local Good Will! I was looking to make a bold statement and went with Rust-Oleum's Stops Rust in Cherry. Even though the medallion is not metal, I was determined to use the Cherry color - it worked and wow is it stunning!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><b>Project Steps</b><br />1. Wipe off medallion with paint thinner - this one had lots of dirt in the crevices<br />2. Wipe off with a clean rag<br />3. Spray with <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=216">Zinsser BIN Primer</a><br />4. Allow to fully dry one hour<br />5. Apply two to three light coats of Rust-Oleum's Stops Rust in Cherry<br /><b>**Quick Tip</b> - Be sure to allow at least 35 to 40 minutes in between coats - I even applied one coat and after 48 hours went back and applied the final two<br />6. Once fully dry - about 24 hours tie on decorative ribbon<br /><br /><b>Project Materials<br /></b>- Decorative Ceiling Medallion (mine was 52")<br />- <a href="http://rustoleum.com/CBGProduct.asp?pid=216">Zinsser BIN Primer</a><br />- Rust-Oleum's Stops Rust in CHERRY<br />- Decorative Ribbon<br />- Paint ThinnerPaint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1009026560284228901.post-1134719887813150542011-12-21T08:43:00.000-08:002011-12-21T08:52:13.307-08:00Holiday Decorating Tip: REPURPOSE<span style="font-family:verdana;font-size:130%;">Repurpose..Repurpose..Repurpose! Gather all of your large vases and bowls fill them with fresh fruits such as bright red and green apples, pomegrants and veggies - yes, veggies - artichokes make a grand statement in a bowl mixed with hot red chili peppers. For a dramatic centerpiece, dig out all of your candlesticks and candelabras - place them in a grouping in the middle of your table and fill them with the same color, solid candlesticks and pillars. Add a rustic element and place pinecones, cinnamon sticks and fresh evergreen clippings around the table as well. Mother Nature's price is always right!</span>Paint Ideas Angiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09385657575061391723noreply@blogger.com0