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Shabby Chic; Volume III

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  • K9sandFelines
    K9sandFelines Posts: 2,788 Forumite
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    Seakay wrote: »
    what is there on the underside of your sofa to attach legs to?

    IF you drilled a hole with a smaller diameter than the screw on the legs could you twist them in?

    A wide hole, and it just kind of fits in - has to occasionally be banged in to remain firm. One must have snapped though, as it's the only one that falls out. The newer settees have a screw hole with a thread to attach screw; if that makes sense; but the hole for my legfs is much bigger.

    I will try and take photos tomorrow, so it makes more sense hopefully.
    GC Jan £101.91/£150 Feb £70.96/150 Mar £100.43/150 Apr £108.45 app/150 May £149.70/150 Jun £155.15/150 July £134.25/£150 (includes food, toiletries and cleaning from 13th to 12th of each month. One person vegan household with occasional visitors)
    Forever learning the art of frugality
  • K9sandFelines
    K9sandFelines Posts: 2,788 Forumite
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    chalkysoil wrote: »
    I wondered if a big rawl plug in the hole, or wrapping the metal in plumbers tape, or superglue and a chip of wood in the hole to tighten the fit. Hmm, an interesting puzzle.


    I get what you mean! That may well work as that's kind of the concept my current legs are based upon. I need to have a nosey around a Diy shop or online, as i rarely get to go in DIY places
    GC Jan £101.91/£150 Feb £70.96/150 Mar £100.43/150 Apr £108.45 app/150 May £149.70/150 Jun £155.15/150 July £134.25/£150 (includes food, toiletries and cleaning from 13th to 12th of each month. One person vegan household with occasional visitors)
    Forever learning the art of frugality
  • jools002
    jools002 Posts: 54 Forumite
    Can anyone recommend anywhere that sells Kath Kidston style wallpaper please? I've looked on ebay and can't see anything I like.
  • Ms_Bertha
    Ms_Bertha Posts: 42 Forumite
    jools002 wrote: »
    Can anyone recommend anywhere that sells Kath Kidston style wallpaper please? I've looked on ebay and can't see anything I like.

    You don't say what sort of Cath Kidston style, but if it is the flowery ones this company have a great range, I have ordered from them before:

    http://www.directwallpaper.co.uk/search.html

    Put Chintz in the search box!

    HTH :)
  • Catriona_P
    Catriona_P Posts: 843 Forumite
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    Hi guys :)

    I'm in the middle of revarnishing the (nasty and old) chest of drawers in our bedroom and had a thought about decoupage.

    I've never done it before so couldn't decide whether to simply decoupage the handles (like Jumble Jack has on her pinterest page - avid follower!) or to go for something a bit more adventurous like this using sheets of old music:

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    Would it be particularly difficult to do?
    "Why, this is hell, nor am I out of it."
  • chalkysoil
    chalkysoil Posts: 1,662 Forumite
    go for it!




    I was in Home Bargains Folkestone today and saw royal langnickel ez rub on transfers sheets at 12p each. They look like stickers but you rub them on with a lolly stick. I bought a few sheets and so far have embellished a paper red cross coaster with butterflies! The vintage type ones have potential. Loads on fleabay and they are not 12p


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  • AlwaysAllie
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    edited 10 May 2014 at 6:43AM
    Can anyone tell me what they think this might be?

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    I acquired it for free, it has a slatted 'seat', although I don't think it can be a seat as it's at the wrong angle, and it has rockers. My only thought is that it's a rocking footstool???

    Hoping to have my first go at shabbying!!

    AA
  • chalkysoil
    chalkysoil Posts: 1,662 Forumite
    yes it is a rocking footstool, saw some on fleabay It looks rather nice and has great potential. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Foot-Stool-Comfortable-Rocking-Footrest-For-Leg-Rest-Support-/261441654455
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  • chalkysoil
    chalkysoil Posts: 1,662 Forumite
    I bought one of these yesterday and thought it had potential, as what I'm not sure yet!


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  • AlwaysAllie
    AlwaysAllie Posts: 906 Forumite
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    chalkysoil wrote: »
    yes it is a rocking footstool, saw some on fleabay It looks rather nice and has great potential. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Foot-Stool-Comfortable-Rocking-Footrest-For-Leg-Rest-Support-/261441654455
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    Ahhhh fantastic. Many thanks. Need to search this thread now for what to do with it!!

    AA
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