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  • 7roland8
    7roland8 Posts: 3,601 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
    DollyDabbler wrote: »
    VJsMum - what about decoupaging part of the furniture and paint the knobs, as they can be a bit fiddly. My tablet won't link today, but pinterest captain america decoupage, there's some lovely items.



    Did just that with some old furniture.
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    After - just with wrapping paper. I did the drawers, mirror and wardrobe doors.


    As I was doing it the lazy way and only going to put paper on the front of the drawers and leave them pine - but did not like it so painted them white after - but note to self - do the painting first next time!! Had the £1 mirror from charity shot and did it with leftover bits. Old furniture so nothing to lose!



    I used Mod Podge bought off Amazon. sealed with 2 coats of Mod Podge. You could seal with varnish but I have not bothered. However I may do my computer desk and would varnish that as it gets saily use - these I figured would be ok. Little acrylic knobs off Amazon - 10 for £3.13 I think. They didn't fit the drawers or I would have used them there too.



    Wrapping paper had creases that would not iron out but they disappeared once stuck on.
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    Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day. -- Sally Koch
  • DollyDabbler
    DollyDabbler Posts: 211 Forumite
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    7roland8, looks good. I have the unit that I am working on in pieces at the moment. The paper is ready to decoupage onto the inside of the drawers and because it will be too brash in colour, I will thin some white emulsion and paint over it a couple of times to age it, a good excuse to glue first and paint after.:rotfl:
  • 7roland8
    7roland8 Posts: 3,601 Forumite
    Debt-free and Proud!
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    My up-cycled cupboard to hold all my history files and papers.

    Used Edith Holden's Edwardian Lady book off Amazon for £2.
    Great opportunities to help others seldom come, but small ones surround us every day. -- Sally Koch
  • supersaver1000
    supersaver1000 Posts: 2,465 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Debt-free and Proud!
    Beautiful 7Roland8
    OSWL (start 13st) by 30Jun20 6/10
    £1/day Xmas'20-62 £214/£366 saved
    Grocery Challenge Jun £742/£320 spent
    Homeowner wannabe by July 2020 - WooHoo!!
    Starter Emergency Fund £1000/£1000 saved
  • chalkysoil
    chalkysoil Posts: 1,662 Forumite
    gorgeous ♥
  • scarlet55
    scarlet55 Posts: 21,780 Forumite
    Rampant Recycler
    I only found this thread today - I love it. I've been wanting to paint my bedroom furniture for ages - there's nothing wrong with it but I want it white, and was worried about painting it.

    I can't remember who posted the link about ESP but I've looked at the reviews on Amazon for it and everyone raves about it - so I'll be using that, plus a nice eggshell finish in white.

    Brilliant thread. :T
  • pennib
    pennib Posts: 1,417 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Photogenic
    This is a recent make of mine. A decoupaged key holder with an old key for a key to hang on!

    https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=728044033989685&set=pcb.728045183989570&type=1&theater
  • RebekahR
    RebekahR Posts: 5,988 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 1,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    I LOVE that Roland!! LOVE LOVE!!
  • Maysie
    Maysie Posts: 2,379 Forumite
    edited 28 June 2015 at 7:21PM
    I finally did my dresser
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  • DollyDabbler
    DollyDabbler Posts: 211 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 100 Posts Name Dropper
    Looks good Maysie
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