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  • weezl74
    weezl74 Posts: 8,701 Forumite
    hi there shabby chic ones, just popped on to say that it might amuse you that one ebay seller is trying to tempt you lot, but has some erm... spelling issues and is offering a:
    '    CHUBBY CHIC,4 LEGED STOOL'

    I ask you, who is going to want their house to be chubby chic?

    :rotfl:

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  • mambury
    mambury Posts: 2,168 Forumite
    weezl74 wrote: »
    hi there shabby chic ones, just popped on to say that it might amuse you that one ebay seller is trying to tempt you lot, but has some erm... spelling issues and is offering a:
    'CHUBBY CHIC,4 LEGED STOOL'

    I ask you, who is going to want their house to be chubby chic?

    :rotfl:
    :rotfl::rotfl::rotfl::rotfl:

    Chubby chic............that describes ME perfectly! only two legs on this model though, with plenty of room for improvement!:D
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  • gingababe
    gingababe Posts: 1,040 Forumite
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    Guys,
    I need your help, I am looking for 5 shabby chic frames about the size of a4 for my daughters bedroom, any idea where I can them from?
    Many thanks
    Ginga
  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    ikea, car boot, charity shops or somewhere like the range or even freecycle? Love the chubby stool but dont think it would do for my rather large posterior!! I saw a gorgeous knitting needle holder yesterday and was very good and didnt buy it cos I really can make that for minimal cost - they wanted 21!! Knitting coming on nicely and am quite chuffed with myself!
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  • luxor4t
    luxor4t Posts: 11,125 Forumite
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    gingababe wrote: »
    Guys,
    I need your help, I am looking for 5 shabby chic frames about the size of a4 for my daughters bedroom, any idea where I can them from?
    Many thanks
    Ginga

    If you fancy a bit of shabby-chic D-I-Y find the right size frames in a charity shop, rough them up a bit with sandpaper (just to key it rather than remove the entire surface) and paint them.

    I use vinyl silk if I'm skint, or Farrow & Ball oil eggshell if I'm flush. If the item started out very dark I'll use primer or white emulsion as an undercoat.
    HTH
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  • Pooky
    Pooky Posts: 7,023 Forumite
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    The finished front panel.....decided not to put my animal applique on the front but will add them to the back panel...I'm very pleased with it considering it's a real throw together.

    001-1.jpg
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  • zarazara
    zarazara Posts: 2,264 Forumite
    one of the nicest quilts i've ever seen.
    "The purpose of Life is to spread and create Happiness" :j
  • In_Search_Of_Me
    In_Search_Of_Me Posts: 10,634 Forumite
    pooky you have a definate throwing togeather gift me thinks! Even with effort and planning my wouldnt be that good lol!! well done you! Look forward to updates!
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  • EagerLearner
    EagerLearner Posts: 4,976 Forumite
    That looks fab pooky - if only I were good at sewing... my next project is my desk - turning it from 80's orange pine colour to a nice 'crochet' B&Q paint colour...
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  • Pooky
    Pooky Posts: 7,023 Forumite
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    EagerLearner wrote: »
    That looks fab pooky - if only I were good at sewing... my next project is my desk - turning it from 80's orange pine colour to a nice 'crochet' B&Q paint colour...

    Don't forget the before and after pics!!!....and what colour is "crochet"..I'm thinking a warm cream?
    "Start every day off with a smile and get it over with" - W. C. Field.
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