Arts & Crafts
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DIY Painting Disaster!
Asked by M.M. from Duluth
on October 13, 2011
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I have two large wooden picture frames with ugly prints in them and I had the idea to paint the frames white to match our decor and put nice new artwork in them for ou...
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- I suck at painting, especially spray. I find foam brushes work well with acrylics, I have frames done in purple in my bathroom.
- You could try roughing up the raised edges and possibly go for a shabby chic look? -or- The key to spray painting is to stay about 12 inches away and use many light ...
- I don;t know how intricate the floral pattern is but you could try removing the paint and then using a foam "brush" to repaint them. I have painted frames before using...
Painting Indoor Trim White?
Asked by R.S. from Detroit
on June 4, 2010
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Hi!
We are doing some home repairs this spring. We haven't had the funds to do much needed repairs until recently. We are going to replace our lanoleum with wood ...
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- Replace the floor first. We painted our walls swiss coffee at first (sort of an off white color. They say its good for kds and hidimg dirt) and then painted all of the...
- I've done it and it's a long arduous process with unbelievably wonderful results. Use a gloss finish - don't use matte, you'll hate it. I use Benjamin Moore paint fo...
- Why is that a big step? White is the most common, and usually the best, color for moldings. Just make sure it's a nice, rich, creamy white, not an icky blue hospital...
Painting Our House This Weekend
Asked by S.K. from Chicago
on October 23, 2008
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Hello wise mamas,
We are planning on painting a large portion of our house this weekend. We have a 8 month old little man and I want to make this experience as hea...
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- I'm a huge BEHR fan! (Home Depot). I have painted a good portion of my home with Behr and am in the market to paint another couple rooms in the next month. One thin...
- Check out Home Depot, they have a "Freshaire" paint that has No VOCs (volatile organic compounds) both in the base and in the color. We just did our daughters' room a...
- In the past I have used just regular Dutchboy paint and there was very little fumes. I used to like that brand the best for one coat coverage that is not too runny. ...
Looking for Art Classes & Gymnastics
Asked by T.H. from San Antonio
on May 14, 2008
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I have a 10yr old son, who is very good at drawing.. Friends keep telling me to get him in Art Classes.. He also wants singing classes.. Now, I also have a daughter w...
Decoration Help - Painting!
Asked by S.F. from Utica
on March 18, 2012
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I am currently working on fixing up my kids rooms and I wanted to do something fun and different in my toddlers room. she loves the colour blue but I need to keep the...
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- since you want to add purple & silver, you could just hang blank cds on the walls. I've seen this used for walls before, & it's very reflective & prismatic. It would...
- Circles are easy. You will need a thumb tack, a string and a pen or pencil. Tie one end of the string to the pen, tack down the other end of the string to the wall. ho...
- Don't paint circles. Get embroidery hoops and put pretty fabric in them Ans hang them on the walls. Or paint cardboard cake circles purple and silver and nail them aro...
Painting with Stencils Tricks...
Asked by L.H. from Salt Lake City
on February 18, 2010
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I thought painting with stencils would be pretty straightforward. It is so NOT! All I'm trying to do is paint some letters onto wooden blocks. I have my husband hol...
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- There is a spray adhesive you get and spray on the back of the stencil to hold it in place. When you take the stencil up you take it straight up, and you wash it and ...
- Hi! I thought of a couple of things: 1st, is your wall entirely flat, not textured? If you have textured walls you'll keep struggling to get a crisp edge. 2nd, your pa...
- It's been a while since I stenciled, but when you dab, start ON the stencil and work your say in to the space you're painting. If you start where you want the paint t...
Activity & Lessons - Arts & Crafts (Crochet/Knitting/Quilting for Kids)
Asked by P.L. from Louisville
on March 8, 2007
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Can anyone direct me to a source that teaches young girls, any of the following skills/crafts, quiliting, crochet & knitting?
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- Erica's sewing center in South Bend offers lots of classes and clubs for sewing, quilting, crochet and knitting. I don't think they do general crafts. You can see th...
- Hi P., i am new to this group and i know this is an old posting but i wanted to share an idea with you. I do in home beading classes. It's new to the Fort Wayne area...
- Have you looked at Hobby Lobby? They have such kits made especially for small children. You also might try scholastic.com and orientaltrading.com They have alot of c...
Wood Play Table for Arts & Crafts
Asked by L.S. from New York
on October 28, 2010
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I'm looking to buy a wood play table for my toddler who enjoys scribbling with crayons, etc. Should I worry that it will be hard to clean? Due to space limitations, it...
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- The way I look at it is this: (we have child sized play tables for my kids).... but, if they scribble on it, so what. Just get "washable" Crayola Crayons and markers....
- we have a little folding table for our daughter from bed bath and beyond. I love it because I can fold it and put it away if we need the space.
- Oh, my goodness, L., I have had a product in my inventory just waiting for you!!! It's called Doodle Desk just so that a toddler can doodle on it or put stickers on i...
Face Painting for Community BBQ
Asked by S.S. from Pocatello
on June 4, 2009
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Hi Everyone. We do an annual local community BBQ. Last year I started including kids activities in the event. It was a lot of fun and people were able to stay longer s...
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- I do face painting and I would not reccomend using any product that is not designed specifically for face painting, even if it is non toxic it can still cause problems...
- When I taught kindergarten, we just used regular poster paint - the kind that you buy at Utah/Idaho Supply or other school supply stores (I don't remember the brand na...
- Hi S.- what a coincidence- I'm planning face painting for my daughter's birthday this weekend and just called all over for it last week! Party city in westminster (in...
Sons Art Work
Asked by S.S. from Minneapolis
on November 17, 2008
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I have a dilemma. My son went to a home daycare for three years and never once did he bring home artwork. Now he is going to the YMCA where he brings home artwork DA...
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- S. I have a dehumidifier in our basement and it keeps it nice and dry down there. We don't have much of a problem with wetness in down there, but without the dehu...
- I have friends who have scanned their kid's art work and turned them into hardbound coffee table type books! That way you can preserve the artwork without having to k...
- Another way to preserve artwork, take a digital picture of each one and group them together to make a collage on a t-shirt or bag. You can buy iron on transfers for y...
