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Shabby Chic; Volume III

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  • shirlgirl2004
    shirlgirl2004 Posts: 2,983 Forumite
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    meames wrote: »
    Made the curtains, sorry I had to share - I'm pleased with them, never made more than a cushion before. They are lined too!

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    I'm impressed! I have made a number of things but still haven't ventured near curtains or blinds yet.
  • Diflower
    Diflower Posts: 601 Forumite
    meames wrote: »
    Made the curtains, sorry I had to share - I'm pleased with them, never made more than a cushion before. They are lined too!

    IMG452.jpg

    They're really pretty, very well done:)
  • caledoniaquine
    caledoniaquine Posts: 151 Forumite
    meames wrote: »
    Made the curtains, sorry I had to share - I'm pleased with them, never made more than a cushion before. They are lined too!

    IMG452.jpg

    lovely curtains :)
  • chika
    chika Posts: 848 Forumite
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    Those are gorgeous curtains, are you going to start taking orders?!

    I'm going to get some of the much talked about Annie Sloan Chalk paint later this week I found this amazing blog dedicated to the stuff yesterdayhttp://shadesofamberinc.blogspot.com/2011/10/our-store.html. I've just booked myself on a chalk paint course (it includes lunch so its frugal honestly!) I'm really looking forward to trying it out.
    There are many things in life that will catch your eye, only a few will catch your heart. Pursue those.
  • Spendaholic_Chick
    Spendaholic_Chick Posts: 2,034 Forumite
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    Can anyone help? I've read dozens of pages of the thread but cant find an answer...I have an orangey pine varnished cupboard I'd like to paint white, I hate sanding with a passsion (and am quite lazy!) so is there any sort of primer I can use that would take away the need for sanding?
    :D GOD BLESS DURAN DURAN :D
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  • chika
    chika Posts: 848 Forumite
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    I think ESP would work Spendaholic chick - otherwise the chalk paint x
    There are many things in life that will catch your eye, only a few will catch your heart. Pursue those.
  • clearingout
    clearingout Posts: 3,290 Forumite
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    Painting a metal bed help, please!

    I have a grey metal bed that I would like to paint white. Would it work if I just treated it like a radiator and used a metal primer and metal radiator paint?

    I was thinking of spraying but I live in a windy area and it's miserable outside so thinking painting probably easier!

    Any ideas gratefully received!
  • Spendaholic_Chick
    Spendaholic_Chick Posts: 2,034 Forumite
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    chika wrote: »
    I think ESP would work Spendaholic chick - otherwise the chalk paint x

    this stuff? http://www.diytools.co.uk/esp-primer-1lt-makes-paint-stick-to-shiny-surfaces.html
    :D GOD BLESS DURAN DURAN :D
    Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no 293 Proud to be dealing with my debts
    March NSD 5/10 March Make £5 Day £99.28/£155
  • shirlgirl2004
    shirlgirl2004 Posts: 2,983 Forumite
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    Spendaholic_Chick wrote: »
    this stuff? http://www.diytools.co.uk/esp-primer-1lt-makes-paint-stick-to-shiny-surfaces.html
    You could use that one but it is a large tub and would last forever. You used to be able to buy a similar thing (made by International I think) in B&Q so you could look there.
  • hmo
    hmo Posts: 1,213 Forumite
    meames wrote: »
    Made the curtains, sorry I had to share - I'm pleased with them, never made more than a cushion before. They are lined too!

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    well done they look great.
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