tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post3918841751444897736..comments2023-11-28T04:49:21.046-06:00Comments on We Are THAT Family: DIY Disasters & A Magnetic WallKristenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02608199440254905212noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-61425211151834389402009-06-27T20:37:42.981-05:002009-06-27T20:37:42.981-05:00Ahhh, magnetic paint. I used the roll-on stuff, a...Ahhh, magnetic paint. I used the roll-on stuff, and it took an extra can or two then expected. Over that is chalk paint. <br /><br />I use it to write on the kid's school schedules and hang up the school calenders. <br /><br />In the middle of the project I was second guessing myself. Since then we have appreciated it, though I would complete it differently. But, like I said it took several cans of magnetic paint, plus chalk paint. We will be enjoying it for a very long time.Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15552896097458144106noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-24894553467067203272009-06-27T10:35:41.171-05:002009-06-27T10:35:41.171-05:00My husband is a computer programmer so for his hom...My husband is a computer programmer so for his home office artwork, I tried to paint some circuitry on a canvas. The first step, covering the canvas in a gorgeous blue went well. But I learned it's really hard to make perfect squares and lines with black paint and a paint brush.Young Wifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11095895299899127666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-13358863931815791342009-06-26T22:25:39.054-05:002009-06-26T22:25:39.054-05:00I got the good deal on magnetic paint too, only mi...I got the good deal on magnetic paint too, only mine the kind that rolls on. HORRIBLE! Like paint mixed with sand! Like the bottom of a pool? Every time I brushed my hand against it I got scraped knuckles! So....I covered it up with metal just like yours. Now we need to get the house ready to sell, and hubby wants to remove the metal, but we can't because it's hiding the paint!!!Keeslermomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00346431440867437806noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-16237563961403583212009-06-26T18:58:07.078-05:002009-06-26T18:58:07.078-05:00That's ok, we all have days like that. As lon...That's ok, we all have days like that. As long as you don't do the same thing twice. Have a great weekend.grannyannhttp://www.anntuckerblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-18313695361940121132009-06-26T13:28:23.792-05:002009-06-26T13:28:23.792-05:00It wasn't exactly a disaster, but it was almos...It wasn't exactly a disaster, but it was almost worth crying over...<br /><br />I had decided to make a duvet cover for our bed. I found this awesome fabric HALF OFF at JoAnn's. It is beautiful (you can see pics of it on my blog if you want to) but VERY NOISY..not exactly something you want to sleep under. I had no idea what I was going to do. So I let it sit in my linen closet for about a month and half, where it taunted me. Then I decided to make curtains out of it! They look awesome and expensive and are exactly what I have been wanting for our bedroom :)Precision Quality Laserhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02304034383943750446noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-49184713685632039182009-06-26T09:47:48.161-05:002009-06-26T09:47:48.161-05:00Recently I decided to paint the walls of our scree...Recently I decided to paint the walls of our screened porch. My husband came out to help with the parts I couldn't reach and pointed out that I was using my indoor paint instead of the outdoor. Ooops. It looks good though! Now for how long, who knows?Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01813116755248729477noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-28137473788056367952009-06-26T09:45:05.555-05:002009-06-26T09:45:05.555-05:00thank u from me also, it's nice to know that t...thank u from me also, it's nice to know that there are others out there whose projects don't always go according to plan.<br /><br />if i had a dime for everytime i messed up... well, let's just say i could pay a professional to do it right the first time :)Just Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05228567411828673548noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-22544724380081446832009-06-26T09:06:27.464-05:002009-06-26T09:06:27.464-05:00I love that bright pink border!
We can a can of...I love that bright pink border! <br /><br />We can a can of that roll-on paint in our garage. I've been hanging onto it for 3 years, too afraid to use it. Now I'm REALLY afraid! :)bridget {bake at 350}https://www.blogger.com/profile/03028474637440238003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-10150227414729973162009-06-26T08:02:57.098-05:002009-06-26T08:02:57.098-05:00Thanks for your honesty. I must admit I usually ha...Thanks for your honesty. I must admit I usually have more screw ups than success.Monicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03669941350638195245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-31497475278646443542009-06-26T07:46:07.460-05:002009-06-26T07:46:07.460-05:00I know she is enjoying those, and I usually yell f...I know she is enjoying those, and I usually yell for my husband when I create such disasters. He is very good at helping me get out of a mess. JackieEmpty Nest Full Lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01614775825338921445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-12716462335735468742009-06-26T07:21:32.489-05:002009-06-26T07:21:32.489-05:00if you ever try to paint laminate again... put a c...if you ever try to paint laminate again... put a coat of oil based primer on it. It prepares the surface for paint. We have hideous laminate cabinets in our kitchen and we can't really afford to remodel right now. So I primed them with the oil based primer and painted over them with a white satin paint and they looked as good as new..... until the kids started touching them (maybe I shouldn't have used white)!!!Nicholenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-85964689227882579542009-06-26T05:57:29.948-05:002009-06-26T05:57:29.948-05:00I still look at one of my disasters. It's an e...I still look at one of my disasters. It's an easy fix but so time consuming. Decided to touch up all of my white paint on the walls and trim. Didn't count on the fact that the white had turned a bit beige from being in our attic, and didn't think that I was actually seeing beige at 10pm. So i spent 3 hours touching up and came down in the morning when it had "dried" and you could see every single spot that I had painted. It now just looks like I have dirty hand prints everywhere (which I do...so it just increases the bedlam look). I will fix it...soon. When the kids decide to wash their hands before they touch the walls ever again.Jen - Balancing Beauty and Bedlamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09152743288585898776noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-77850932094272164292009-06-26T05:14:50.674-05:002009-06-26T05:14:50.674-05:00I did use the roll-on magnetic paint and it still ...I did use the roll-on magnetic paint and it still did not work for me. 2 coats on 1 wall, it is thick and goopy and I spilled it while stirring it on a small part of the carpet, now behind the wall unit of course. The problem was that I needed 3 coats of regular paint to cover the black which took away the strength of the magnet. There is one spot on the whole wall that works.JM - The Princesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03701198496879801741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-24637672848596845002009-06-26T00:37:36.338-05:002009-06-26T00:37:36.338-05:00Typically I am covered in paint...spray paint, cra...Typically I am covered in paint...spray paint, craft paint, whatever. It never fails, my hands and nails are some unnatural color for days. Luckily, my projects are usually okay. I try not to go beyond what I know I am capable of.<br /><br />Now if you wanted to talk recipes that went awry, well, that's a different story!Cheryl @ a pretty cool life.https://www.blogger.com/profile/17550832606860935805noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-65159846784063558732009-06-25T23:32:56.084-05:002009-06-25T23:32:56.084-05:00I have none to report because I haven't done m...I have none to report because I haven't done much myself! But when I do, I'll be sure to share!Amandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14000488378812665633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-92042335124889474582009-06-25T22:55:53.213-05:002009-06-25T22:55:53.213-05:00I think I have done all of the above, but never wi...I think I have done all of the above, but never with the great attitude you have! I usually pronounce the thing ruined and stomp off.<br /><br />Looking good!thatgirlblogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10099875745851363649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-29517832200816190082009-06-25T22:33:34.796-05:002009-06-25T22:33:34.796-05:00Kudos and thank you for making me feel less alone....Kudos and thank you for making me feel less alone. I have done so many projects that sounded so good at first only for the wheels to fall off in the execution.<br /><br />One project comes to mind right off. The bookcase/nightstand in my bedroom. I thought that 1. I could cheat and not sand it and 2. that the craft paint in those little 2 ounce bottles would be just fine....NOT! I still need to fix it. <br /><br />Did I mention that I ran out of black and did the inside of the shelves in red....only I ran out of one color red, so the shelves are actually two different red colors!Gwenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16890023141515213059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-52320647299802584302009-06-25T22:27:32.222-05:002009-06-25T22:27:32.222-05:00Thank you for your post! I ripped up a portion (y...Thank you for your post! I ripped up a portion (yes only a little bit) of the carpet in my playroom and put down self adhesive 12 x 12 tiles. ya...not such a great idea. The line where the carpet and tiles meet is totally lame and the tiles constantly lift in the corners. I have been embarrassed by my DIY project. So thanks for making me feel better!:)Candicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10161555707476810923noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8095068418828488278.post-28467871285407397202009-06-25T22:25:40.758-05:002009-06-25T22:25:40.758-05:00I love that you admit you are messy - i thought I ...I love that you admit you are messy - i thought I was the only one!! I am always spilling, overspraying and redoing my mistakes but it sure is fun and isnt it worth it to be able to say - I did that!!!! only when it is a compliment though!!!Juliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12031640193625593655noreply@blogger.com