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Wednesday, July 20, 2011 by norelle & co.
I'm recently new to pinterest. I've heard of it a while ago, but recently, it has become an addiction. Pinterest is a place to post pictures of DIY's, clothes, food, drinks, inspirational images, things you love, etc. which you can place in a titled grouping of your own images relating to one another. Others can 'repin' your images on their page, and the best part; not only are the images usually amazing and inspiring, there is a link to the how-to or original image. You can find the pinterest's etiquette here.
Here are just some of the stuff you can find:
But seriously, can't you see how a girl can get addicted?
-A
ps. Please take care of yourselves in this heat. Thursday is supposed to be 47C here; a total scorcher. Make sure you keep cool, especially your little ones, and don't be afraid to call for help for others if you think they could be in distress.
Category diy, nailpolish, pinterest
diy dresser make-over
0Wednesday, July 06, 2011 by norelle & co.
After months of sitting in our garage, calling my name, she's finally done. This was my first ever make-over, and I am pretty happy with how this $50 dresser turned out.
DIY Dressser Make-Over
Here is what I did to get her looking in tip-top shape for her great reveal (further below in this post!).
Step 1: Remove hardware. (Fill in any holes or knicks with woodfiller if need be).
Step 2: Sand, Sand, Sand. I used a sand brick, since it was easier for me to grasp than sandpaper. Don't forget to wipe your surface down after, since you'll have little dusty pieces all over the place!
Step 3: Prime. Since I wasn't sure what type of paint was originally used on the dresser, I went with Zinsser's Bulls Eye 1-2-3 Interior Primer-Sealer-Stain Killer, since I was advised that it will work on both latex and oil paint. I did 2 coats of primer, just to be sure it covered all of the pink, since I would be painting it white.
Step 4: Paint. I used CIL Dulux that I had at home in Wedding White. Then applied two coats with a Foam Roller brush (which I HIGHLY recommend since it will make your life easier).
Step 5: Protect. I used Varathane Diamond Wood Finish, Water Based Crystal Clear protectant. I used water-based protectant since I used latex paint. I followed the directions of the 3 coats, each within a few hours of one another, that I again applied with a foam roller.
Step 6: Spray paint your hardware. I used Rust-oleum Painter's Touch Winter Gray Gloss. Check out my post on tips, where I explained a trick for painting knobs evenly. Also, when painting the pulls, stick toothpicks on each side hole to prop up the handle, so when you paint it, it would leave a mark on the base.
Next, wipe surfaces with a damp cloth once protectant is completely set, line with drawer liners if you'd like and.....
Drum roll please.......!
I am so happy with how it turned out, and how well it fits at the foot of our bed. I plan on putting some vases (maybe milkglass), a tray, and a picture frame or two on it. And soon we will have my homemade headboard up. Pictures to come!
The moral of this story is; do not let the look of a piece scare you. Hot pink would have turned many people off, but I saw past that and could see the potential it had, and am so happy that I made it over.
-A
Category bedroom, diy, dresser, latex paint, makeover, spray paint
- norelle & co.
- we all have places go to, things to do, and people to see. i am a mom, a forever student, a soon-to-be teacher, an earth sympathizer, and a want-to-be do it yourselfer. this is the way i see life, with all the things i love about it.
