Archives for March 2007

Making a Recipe Scrapbook - Photos

Published on 25 Mar 2007 at 12:19 pm. No Comments.
Filed under General Crafts, Heirloom.

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I had a reader ask me if I could post photos showing the recipe scrapbook I wrote about here:
http://www.askthefrugaldecoratingdiva.com/blog/making-a-recipe-scrapbook/

I sure can - here they are. Click on each picture to get a […]

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I am wanting to do the bag floor, but I want to do it in white paper. Would the poly turn it brown or would it stay white?

Published on 10 Mar 2007 at 3:02 pm. 2 Comments.
Filed under General Decorating, Floors.

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Hi I am wanting to do the bag floor/ but I want to do it in white paper. Would the poly turn it brown or would it stay white? I was planning to stencil it before putting the poly on it.

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Do you have any ideas for changing the appearance of an old existing lampshade?

Published on 10 Mar 2007 at 2:59 pm. No Comments.
Filed under Repairs, Lighting.

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Do you have any ideas for changing the appearance of an old existing lampshade? I have two that I really like the shape of, but hate the color. I have painted the lamps and they just don,t go with the shades anymore. I love the […]

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What is the best way to paint over a laminate surface?

Published on 10 Mar 2007 at 2:56 pm. No Comments.
Filed under Painting, General Decorating, Furniture Ideas, Repairs.

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What is the best way to paint over a laminate surface? I did it once before on a cheap table and book shelf and over the last 6 years the paint has chipped really badly. Actually, it started chipping about as soon as it dried […]

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Hiding black leather furniture

Published on 10 Mar 2007 at 2:53 pm. No Comments.
Filed under General Decorating, Livingrooms, Office, General Tips.

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I really need your help . I have a black leather couch and oversized chair in my living room. the floors are a light oak wood. I would like to use a aqua color in here can you help me where to use this color […]

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Repurposing Lite-Brite

Published on 10 Mar 2007 at 2:49 pm. No Comments.
Filed under Repurposing, Lighting.

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Nancy, First, I want to say I really enjoy your newsletters and reading about your crafting ideas. I also enjoy the pictures of your finished projects. I’m really glad I came across your site and subscribed to your newsletters.
My question is this: Do you remember […]

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