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COOLTRIKERCHICK wrote: »thats vivw.... they look like they are the same style doors as the ones i have...
what is the finish like ? did you use a little roller or a brush ? really do like the little curtain.. sets it all off nicely...
Hi CtC :hello:
When we did it in our old house we removed the doors and used a melamine primer. We also used a little gloss roller as they seem to give a better finish.0 -
Right more photos
There are a few of brwn paper bag books too and scrapbooks that I have done!
This is my youngest DD caught on papershe was just about to do a handstand but looks like she is praying.
This is my eldest
Youngest again
These are the books I mostly refer to
You can create some lovely pics ot of fabric and paper
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These are what the inner leaves look like you can fill them with mementos
Anothe paper bag book
My new bargain Delonghi kettle and toaster that I got £100 offboth for £40!!
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Not sure if this site has been mentioned before:
http://www.vintagelifestyle.co.uk/
Quite a few items on the site could be made at home or adapted from other thingsWe don't need to do it perfectly - good enough is exactly that GOOD ENOUGH.0 -
Ironing is so much nicer with a pretty new cover and blossoming hyacinths!0
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another interesting site:
http://www.countryliving.co.uk/index.php/cat/9089We don't need to do it perfectly - good enough is exactly that GOOD ENOUGH.0 -
COOLTRIKERCHICK wrote: »also does anyone know where i can get a nice shabby chic feel/look ironing board cover...?
Woolies have got a nice pink flowery one for a couple of quid at the moment. Triage has posted a photo of hers, very nice too!Cos I don't shine if you don't shine.0
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