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Do you have any ideas for saving a buck or two on scrapbooking supplies?
Published on 30 Nov 2006 at 6:51 pm.
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Do you have any ideas for saving a buck or two on scrapbooking supplies?
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I stretch my supplies by getting things at NON-scrapbooking stores. For instance:
1. The dollar stores here […]
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I need some ideas as to what to “top” the walls with.
Published on 29 Nov 2006 at 4:17 pm.
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I recently painted my basement. I did the look with paint by dragging a brush down the wall- I need some ideas as to what to “top” the walls with. They need to be finished off. I’m trying to decide what kind of creative thing […]
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Do you have suggestions as to how to get slipcovers to stay in place?
Published on 29 Nov 2006 at 4:12 pm.
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Do you have suggestions as to how to get slipcovers to stay in place? There is a tool I’ve seen in a Domestications Catalog that is supposed to slip down to hold it in place. Has anyone tried something like that? If only my boys […]
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How do I remove candle wax from candle sticks?
Published on 27 Nov 2006 at 8:34 pm.
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How do I remove candle wax from candle sticks?
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Put the candleholders in the freezer. I always leave them in overnight, but I’m sure you don’t have to leave them that long. Then, if the wax doesn’t just pop out (most of mine did), I […]
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I am in need of “different” ideas for coffee tables.
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 7:00 pm.
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My livingroom is done in cottage style. I am needing some “different” ideas for coffee tables.
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You may like this one done with a six-pane window, a bench seat, a piece of plexiglass, plus paint and accents of your choice:
Window Coffee Table
Your Frugal Decorating Diva,
Nancy
P.S. […]
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Doesn’t painted paneling look like painted paneling?
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 6:48 pm.
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I’m watching this conversation with interest as we have paneling in a house we purchased a few months ago and though we have thought of painting it I have this tremendous fear it will just look like painted paneling. Also, there’s just so *much* of […]
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I need to cover ugly paneling but can’t paint it. What can I do?
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 6:35 pm.
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We put up all wood paneling 18 yrs. ago in two of our rms., now grandchildren’s playroom and guest rm. My husband will NOT allow me to paint it. It looks hideous. Can I staple wallpaper up, fabric? Any ideas would be greatly appreciated.
My answer:
Sure, […]
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Hi, was wondering if you have tried to use this brown paper on your walls?
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 6:00 pm.
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Hi, was wondering if you have tried to use this brown paper on your walls? If so, please let me know how it came out - the procedure you used. Thanks.
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Here’s the instructions I found online for walls from this site
http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf670594.tip.html
RE: Inexpensive Decorating
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What are good southwestern colors?
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 5:51 pm.
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I am moving into a new apartment and a new leather couch was given to me. It is light tan. I plan on putting some red pillows on it to give my living room a southwestern/western look. I will be putting black and white framed […]
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How do I get started in making a scrapbook?
Published on 24 Nov 2006 at 5:42 pm.
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My daughter is a senior in high school this year. She has dropped a hint that she would like for me to make her a scrapbook. The problem is, I have so many ideas I don’t know where to start! I had thought about putting […]
