Quick and easy Halloween

<p>Hello all and happy Halloween! We’re expecting heavy storms tonight so Halloween has been moved to tomorrow night throughout much of Indiana. Have you ever heard of such a thing – Halloween <em>moved</em>? I’m glad they’ll still get to trick or treat but it better rain like heck tonight. ;) </p> <p>I don’t know what it was this year but I haven’t pulled out as much of the Halloween stuff. I had some fun crafts in mind but just plain ran out of time to do them. Next year I’m going to plan better and start earlier. (Says the girl who says that every. year.) </p> <p>We’ve had the outside decked out for weeks and a few things inside, but last night the Bub was feeling better so I pulled the bins in and I let him put stuff wherever he wanted. He had a BLAST and could care less that it will only be up for a couple more days. </p> <p>I thought I would share some of my projects from the past so you too can plan ahead of time for next year if you’d like to try them out. If you have time and all. ;) </p> <p>I use a LOT of paper for Halloween decor. The BOO letters are just cheapy wood from the craft store covered with Halloween paper: </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ga7H8pN22J8/UnJjjLX4tUI/AAAAAAAAiT8/qA53Gex93lU/s1600-h/IMG_785435.jpg"><img alt="paper halloween bat cut outs" border="0" height="495" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-sX_KNntCBio/UnJjjwWOh6I/AAAAAAAAiUA/fd6CQdKr8RA/IMG_78543_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="paper halloween bat cut outs" width="330" /></a></p> <p>I used my vinyl cutting machine to cut out a ton of black bats (out of black paper) and I reuse them every year: </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-0GUdxkmb6qc/UnJjkrKNjKI/AAAAAAAAiUM/WR01JMEBGFc/s1600-h/IMG_3375174.jpg"><img alt="paper halloween bat cut outs" border="0" height="525" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-pqeeGFahnNk/UnJjlHzEllI/AAAAAAAAiUU/B64qULONFMc/IMG_337517_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="paper halloween bat cut outs" width="350" /></a></p> <p>I also cut out <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2010/10/so-cheap-its-scary.html">spiders and webs</a> and I put those on the inside of the lamp shades: </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6PP5yZOmMpk/UnJjl7P2eyI/AAAAAAAAiUc/GFJGdnuvyW4/s1600-h/IMG_114514.jpg"><img alt="paper halloween cut outs" border="0" height="525" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4HacQTp8pXo/UnJjmSoqWhI/AAAAAAAAiUk/Pda9jsAbxLg/IMG_11451_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="paper halloween cut outs" width="350" /></a></p> <p>You can only see them when you turn on the light. So cute!</p> <p>And yes…I put the mice on the stairs again this year, even after the <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/02/the-mouse-story.html">mouse debacle</a>: </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-82h9SUjjAc0/UnJjnK4oJSI/AAAAAAAAiUs/V7-6r9fDZfY/s1600-h/IMG_7149%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Halloween mice on stairs" border="0" height="629" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vQVju8sFQKg/UnJjoIMzt5I/AAAAAAAAiU0/HGWPX5AJcPg/IMG_7149_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Halloween mice on stairs" width="419" /></a> It’s part of my healing process. ;) </p> <p>The bonus to all the paper is that it’s super easy to store year to year! </p> <p>Last year I tried a new idea and it turned out well at first: </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-iKQS3ct18Ak/UnJjoxaeTwI/AAAAAAAAiU8/JP_R9sjiG8k/s1600-h/mummydoor3.jpg"><img alt="mummy door with tissue streamers" border="0" height="480" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rQwSdmpZ6PE/UnJjp6_NFtI/AAAAAAAAiVE/KYhHFu-Opzo/mummydoor_thumb1.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="mummy door with tissue streamers" width="360" /></a></p> <p>You’ll have to see the <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2012/10/mummy-door.html">how-to</a> to see how it turned out. It was SO cute though. </p> <p>A few years back I made <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2009/10/stinkin-cute-halloween.html">mummy votives</a>: </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fJu6TLJ6vl8/UnJjtlrqigI/AAAAAAAAiVM/0cSgypJsnS8/s1600-h/0812.jpg"><img alt="mummy votives" border="0" height="338" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-b1eXD9CZGWo/UnJjumLrepI/AAAAAAAAiVU/rjgGsx4Fgq4/081_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="mummy votives" width="450" /></a></p> <p>Again, a super easy and cheap project! </p> <p>I used the computer and printer (and some spray paint for the frames) to make some Halloween art a few years back: </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-8LknP9vqQ-M/UnJjvBJlpbI/AAAAAAAAiVc/BvVwdOSAcgo/s1600-h/IMG_082432.jpg"><font color="#4c4c4c"></font><img alt="Halloween art" border="0" height="480" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-4QWXgKTCSrM/UnJjwMDRCbI/AAAAAAAAiVk/VAAxRAWbzxw/IMG_08243_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Halloween art" width="320" /></a></p> <p>And I free-handed a ghost shape on <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2010/10/spooky-in-house.html">contact paper</a> and put it on a mirror: </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-6uPCJxDS0nY/UnJjw586OII/AAAAAAAAiVs/JmZYnqJnPVY/s1600-h/IMG_0848_thumb12.jpg"><img alt="Halloween ghost with contact paper" border="0" height="629" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7k_m0_VL8rQ/UnJjx1wL89I/AAAAAAAAiVw/75CUR1Tov_A/IMG_0848_thumb1_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="Halloween ghost with contact paper" width="419" /></a></p> <p>I still use him every year! :) </p> <p>And here’s how the Bub decorated this year – I found Stan the Skeleton in my office: </p> <p></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-LbcJ2DZugo4/UnJjyp4NGFI/AAAAAAAAiV8/vP2l998uZck/s1600-h/IMG_7138%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="Sparkly black skeleton" border="0" height="629" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6qmJ1GlHfIE/UnJjzXuyIJI/AAAAAAAAiWE/VbwU3pilE7w/IMG_7138_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="Sparkly black skeleton" width="419" /></a></p> <p>Stan scared me to death when I walked in here this morning, not even kidding.</p> <p>He decorated the TV dresser quite well, I must say: </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iZ1NGxdwDHM/UnJj0GH0u3I/AAAAAAAAiWM/Idm17YULGu8/s1600-h/IMG_7141%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="333" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-a3S5KDYD2bM/UnJj2FJ3eRI/AAAAAAAAiWU/KKQJOzlXy4Y/IMG_7141_thumb%25255B1%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="" width="500" /></a></p> <p>I especially loved the little touches like a skeleton head perched on top of the spider: </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/--BZVBGReaBY/UnJj2z_kJoI/AAAAAAAAiWc/tMz5Zhx-2PE/s1600-h/IMG_7142%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="629" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6ooAHxsyR6A/UnJj5gtZyiI/AAAAAAAAiWk/ObPjxxt3rIc/IMG_7142_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="" width="419" /></a></p> <p>We have a lot of stuff hanging on door knobs: </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-yEvVHPkw7m0/UnJj6w7JNOI/AAAAAAAAiWs/oEs0yKR50uQ/s1600-h/IMG_7146%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#4c4c4c"></font><img alt="" border="0" height="629" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-iCIM25a9Yds/UnJj74PEz5I/AAAAAAAAiW0/-VGjIMtYEjU/IMG_7146_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="" width="419" /></a></p> <p>He made sure to position this guy with his hand up: </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-wq6TRimnUU8/UnJj8Q-exDI/AAAAAAAAiW8/thpFTbsQzG4/s1600-h/IMG_7144%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="629" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-p972GvZi_eE/UnJj9Azz5ZI/AAAAAAAAiXE/4lJDR063VsA/IMG_7144_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="" width="419" /></a></p> <p>Still not sure why but he’s wavin’ it around like he just don’t care. </p> <p>He ran out of door knobs so moved on to other areas to hang stuff: </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-E1UG5jfmuNU/UnJj_w_qQII/AAAAAAAAiXM/8Qrvp4e06uA/s1600-h/IMG_7145%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="629" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-sU_2-DG6eU4/UnJkAV7p8_I/AAAAAAAAiXU/IG_aLHCjl_U/IMG_7145_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="" width="419" /></a></p> <p>And the mantel is positively spooky: </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-dL6D9MPMciE/UnJkBpEQ4kI/AAAAAAAAiXc/2axTJfvPKH8/s1600-h/IMG_7147%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="300" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-TcxxX5mLuok/UnJkCf-1vMI/AAAAAAAAiXk/0vfLmJnORvU/IMG_7147_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: block; float: none; margin-left: auto; border-top: 0px; margin-right: auto; border-right: 0px" title="" width="450" /></a></p> <p>He did good, right? Sometimes I lose sight of the fact that he could care less how it all looks – it doesn’t need to be in a perfect vignette to make him happy. He had SO much fun running around decorating last night. I think we’ll do this every year. :)</p> <p>Hope you have a wonderful, SAFE Halloween! We’ll be carving our pumpkins tonight since we won’t be trick or treating till tomorrow. Happy Halloween! </p>

Quick and easy Halloween

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Diwali vignettes Rang Decor style....

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Just few frames of how I will be decorating our humble abode this Diwali. My colour palette seems to be gravitating more towards whites, creams, violet and silver.<br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5k-daChE2qkJhRzlR_Wt1Hom1icvU1J5MEPWSwc2aOuCIpWcqmejh43-v8m2SrfaPS0SY26BjRtCBMqWHeiETW4EgGT6JYjRfqi2-W6GqRHef1CODSACXNvPKDOyml5__-Ep5gf6fYg/s1600/pur1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjW5k-daChE2qkJhRzlR_Wt1Hom1icvU1J5MEPWSwc2aOuCIpWcqmejh43-v8m2SrfaPS0SY26BjRtCBMqWHeiETW4EgGT6JYjRfqi2-W6GqRHef1CODSACXNvPKDOyml5__-Ep5gf6fYg/s640/pur1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjIgRqi9LHj8Cz8eC0Z-gi9kdrwrrumjeJ4AxJEe0jJvemHlyoEFeQa_RTdaDLvYLW-_5UsM9yvVfAXH51aJxyX0AnIJi9cdsMLu0Cdu3nr7ABO3GgRV5-PLSHeHF2J9bdeNJkfZE4ltk/s640/pu4.jpg" width="640" /><span style="text-align: left;">Mercury votives add the sparkle to the festival of lights...</span></div><br /><div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_bkVlHDRPkUhW8L2WZyPHOhhCatV4ddLxGkshpc_fX6H-VIGHih9vVhkZJUT9_Hj02BaTPr_tjCt1mkkWZnVgAewwaOgHe1dxlLNJpD6WH-9HJgAqfjwo7dvgvwRpLc20NeIXj4ZP1F0/s1600/pu2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_bkVlHDRPkUhW8L2WZyPHOhhCatV4ddLxGkshpc_fX6H-VIGHih9vVhkZJUT9_Hj02BaTPr_tjCt1mkkWZnVgAewwaOgHe1dxlLNJpD6WH-9HJgAqfjwo7dvgvwRpLc20NeIXj4ZP1F0/s640/pu2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Vintage finds and traditional silverware makes interesting combinations.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGkZ2HuxQl1IT0GsYcvrELglFz7NLrWZnW_CQVwTv-c21Z2dU9ATdRaBXWOKeReRySBKvfyyPxCmOiVuEa2Lf1mBknRCpjG32TV_kJ6rm5te4ys3lys3K99fJWPfEoEA-ZTXyrKF63D8s/s1600/pur5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGkZ2HuxQl1IT0GsYcvrELglFz7NLrWZnW_CQVwTv-c21Z2dU9ATdRaBXWOKeReRySBKvfyyPxCmOiVuEa2Lf1mBknRCpjG32TV_kJ6rm5te4ys3lys3K99fJWPfEoEA-ZTXyrKF63D8s/s640/pur5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div> Float some candles.<br /><br /><div>...and some flowers!</div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0rJMH3R8729qgX-dQLHbUuE-FHYpq661H52m9m3kKmRroJIF7wTrjuP6htT_Ee0LO4v88hiHjjTR3oYcu3q8vepdiS1PbG9t7XzGxKtw8EzfPp1gr4BDcuGfxFQByKh7wFsRvMXYW7Pg/s1600/purr.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0rJMH3R8729qgX-dQLHbUuE-FHYpq661H52m9m3kKmRroJIF7wTrjuP6htT_Ee0LO4v88hiHjjTR3oYcu3q8vepdiS1PbG9t7XzGxKtw8EzfPp1gr4BDcuGfxFQByKh7wFsRvMXYW7Pg/s640/purr.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Most importantly let your creativity flow, enjoy the process and savour the glow and joy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPpnsDUsd0XawLbqqg9xIHA4Sx-Xxw4z4lERynqxTXfAv4VuAUuej4znhADKk09rPLAWJJFALdFPlpzENoPGL0H7p6eoDpEJ942M6orQWOBGeGgv7sV25rvth4cric1gmyoRnfqCmIsE/s1600/purfi.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAPpnsDUsd0XawLbqqg9xIHA4Sx-Xxw4z4lERynqxTXfAv4VuAUuej4znhADKk09rPLAWJJFALdFPlpzENoPGL0H7p6eoDpEJ942M6orQWOBGeGgv7sV25rvth4cric1gmyoRnfqCmIsE/s640/purfi.jpg" width="498" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Have a fabulous time with your family and friends with loads of happiness and laughter!</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b><span style="color: purple;">Diwali Ki bahut Shubhkanayein!  </span></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Happy Diwali all you lovely readers of Rang Decor! Stay safe! Sending loads of warm wishes from a cold Minnesota:-)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><i><b>( Images and styling by Arch. They are copyrighted)</b></i></div></div></div></div>

Diwali vignettes Rang Decor style....

Just few frames of how I will be decorating our humble abode this Diwali. My colour palette seems to be gravitating more towards whites, cre...

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Indie Vintage Marketplace

<p>Hey all! I’ve got a sick boy at home today so I’m keeping it short and sweet today! :) </p> <p>If you’re local and are looking for some FUN shopping and unique finds, a fantastic event is happening this weekend and I can promise you’ll find both there! </p> <p>The Indie Vintage Marketplace is having their first indoor event of the season this weekend and if you’re local (central Indiana) you won’t want to miss it! I blogged about my first trip <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/01/thrifting-heaven.html">here</a> and another trip <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/03/vintage-marketplace.html">here</a> – it was a blast both times and I have no doubt this weekend will be a great one too. </p> <p>Here’s a few of the items that I loved and some that I purchased earlier this year: </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2gKHdkt-hRY/UnEyqNKLQwI/AAAAAAAAiSw/XcrHBW4Fnh0/s1600-h/vintagemarketplace%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="vintage marketplace" border="0" height="450" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-WyGSZ0EvgbQ/UnEyrDVfumI/AAAAAAAAiS4/4dxAL5DE804/vintagemarketplace_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="vintage marketplace" width="450" /></a></p> <p>I don’t think I ever shared our big metal star: </p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-26i-FEaH8Gk/UnEytMGGh5I/AAAAAAAAiTA/aQATa-qmops/s1600-h/IMG_7136%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="metal light up star" border="0" height="629" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-2JiiVlvlKI8/UnEy-EDpjAI/AAAAAAAAiTI/WvtjspU43B8/IMG_7136_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="metal light up star" width="419" /></a></p> <p>I set it up in the basement and it is SO cool! :) One of my favorite finds ever.  </p> <p>This weekend it runs on Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. and then Saturday from 8 to noon. The folks at Vintage Marketplace are offering a few of my readers free tickets to the event! I have eight free tickets to give away so if you’re local (this will be held at the Fountains in Carmel, IN) <strong>comment here with your email</strong> and I’ll randomly pick winners tomorrow. </p> <p>**Edited to add: They’ve offered even more tickets so we have 20 to give away, WHOOT! I’ll pick winners and email you by 5 p.m. EST on the 31st. </p> <p>And if you’ll be there look for me Friday! I’ll only be able to stay for a bit but I can’t wait to check it out. I may have to go back again on Saturday. ;) </p>

Indie Vintage Marketplace

Hey all! I’ve got a sick boy at home today so I’m keeping it short and sweet today! :) If you’re local and are looking for some FUN shoppi...

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MI RINCÓN DEL DÍA

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWrStIZUH3i1ZSIBw_TOlAZlPYKjF7KcZCslSGn3YGbCFmEeXrM91qrKIVpNBSKAD-PIU0EYkJdol3CqinGgncw_N6XjJhRaUOBQvjZq7mMtMXIAhtsFoTLmnw7dTjfSS-c-I_tuJGzGmN/s1600/tumblr_mvh5gqAExY1qkpc62o1_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="454" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWrStIZUH3i1ZSIBw_TOlAZlPYKjF7KcZCslSGn3YGbCFmEeXrM91qrKIVpNBSKAD-PIU0EYkJdol3CqinGgncw_N6XjJhRaUOBQvjZq7mMtMXIAhtsFoTLmnw7dTjfSS-c-I_tuJGzGmN/s640/tumblr_mvh5gqAExY1qkpc62o1_1280.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Un dormitorio de tonos neutros, que se ve reforzado por esta elegante mesa dorada que tanto puede servir de escritorio, tocador o incluso mesilla de noche.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Una equilibrada composición que sin duda resulta muy apetecible y de lo mas agradable.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HRKCkSI5DUuzCog01VcwQWR8EAGca0BCfUMJS-wZ7hdHEdR7bfGn0gQZUtQeV3STVVARwQ_WThcIRfSDsP_WWoDNdK_qUXyH918wSqrmUd-pnK1IoIgF2Efokr3PFmL0Q-wU3BwYAQtu/s1600/tumblr_mvh5hoQmhk1qkpc62o1_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-HRKCkSI5DUuzCog01VcwQWR8EAGca0BCfUMJS-wZ7hdHEdR7bfGn0gQZUtQeV3STVVARwQ_WThcIRfSDsP_WWoDNdK_qUXyH918wSqrmUd-pnK1IoIgF2Efokr3PFmL0Q-wU3BwYAQtu/s1600/tumblr_mvh5hoQmhk1qkpc62o1_1280.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Imágenes: <a href="http://dustjacketattic.tumblr.com/">Dustjacket Attic</a></div><br />

MI RINCÓN DEL DÍA

Un dormitorio de tonos neutros, que se ve reforzado por esta elegante mesa dorada que tanto puede servir de escritorio, tocador o incluso me...

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Pinch a little...

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">I am referring to a technique used in pottery called <i>pinching</i>. It's a super simple way of making a clay pot. Here is a link to how you can make a<b> </b><a href="https://diy.org/skills/potter/challenges/367/" target="_blank"><b>pinch pot</b>.</a><br />Recently we made it in my pottery class with coloured porcelain clay.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-5_e6hRsc-4JuBHs0jpJcFYP8eIrbY8g9A0qckdhFzHnPMLQ9dRP-C9OmOo7iaaAmT50ugo6c1T8C3euoFL_csZCAji3YVYBcgjyaWtf9alyG7n1iS7AWYa0hZZlzPXpgJb29HGG4ANA/s1600/pinch1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-5_e6hRsc-4JuBHs0jpJcFYP8eIrbY8g9A0qckdhFzHnPMLQ9dRP-C9OmOo7iaaAmT50ugo6c1T8C3euoFL_csZCAji3YVYBcgjyaWtf9alyG7n1iS7AWYa0hZZlzPXpgJb29HGG4ANA/s640/pinch1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So I thought for this Diwali why not make pinch pot tea light holders? I remembered we had some <i>Air-Dry Clay</i> that we had used to make Ganesha this year. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So quickly I made little clay balls that fit into my palm and made pinch pots that could fit a tea light. I loved the creamy white colour, so I retained it. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1FCjiLmMlOKOTbouILDkszsysf67vhcOpqE7KMZtlCkU5Xhcn50JIv5fDx9dB5XGcrRMAn82bnZVySesXzQBCQfJQC19ude3_CsDmkyO65Xq1rK0tu2dfmwWOsfOqtX4u_sQ4LbHm2rA/s1600/pinch2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1FCjiLmMlOKOTbouILDkszsysf67vhcOpqE7KMZtlCkU5Xhcn50JIv5fDx9dB5XGcrRMAn82bnZVySesXzQBCQfJQC19ude3_CsDmkyO65Xq1rK0tu2dfmwWOsfOqtX4u_sQ4LbHm2rA/s640/pinch2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">If you like you can paint the tips or use coloured clay. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2jSYuHOsbP8PN2nxVZNvhuV5gDyqOyB-xdcGS-uK40aj__DpfI7f5FVmX2cbLMN2LL6qUQlvkEg2mocJIYsd6QZ__YuqHTv7mMIm_ZK1rXhJU1dSpOVm7kZ1Q_aLCnAZfaZ3FsI2DDA/s1600/pinch3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin2jSYuHOsbP8PN2nxVZNvhuV5gDyqOyB-xdcGS-uK40aj__DpfI7f5FVmX2cbLMN2LL6qUQlvkEg2mocJIYsd6QZ__YuqHTv7mMIm_ZK1rXhJU1dSpOVm7kZ1Q_aLCnAZfaZ3FsI2DDA/s640/pinch3.jpg" width="426" /></a></div> I moulded it in such a way that it gives a rustic, floral, petal-like feel.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir-L3q6oo-mVioyYvxhY9g5oIMlrn4XuO5lkgEsGYDoRNLJp7qeFmv4BR-2XP7dTHxSCvdPEpjMlI9-QvIOhrTY-T6SicQs2Q_D1AaVkDT-UPHBBWSOW8z8_TLKykjdh1XDEEAhg8ZVwE/s1600/pinch4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEir-L3q6oo-mVioyYvxhY9g5oIMlrn4XuO5lkgEsGYDoRNLJp7qeFmv4BR-2XP7dTHxSCvdPEpjMlI9-QvIOhrTY-T6SicQs2Q_D1AaVkDT-UPHBBWSOW8z8_TLKykjdh1XDEEAhg8ZVwE/s640/pinch4.jpg" width="426" /></a></div> A peach and cream colour scheme comes together...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRyci-y7PqMcUclHpiMIGcyOGRTlApbjs5FoMP4hltfbx9zslfx4mr_pw-pVo8GZnAn9tRwGLtbZGOQkRshWdUS7CpQDf8ALN6XQxx8OCEhyphenhyphenGeXNiXksNI4LdvUUYGBH0ugeQ06eVqX4c/s1600/pinch5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRyci-y7PqMcUclHpiMIGcyOGRTlApbjs5FoMP4hltfbx9zslfx4mr_pw-pVo8GZnAn9tRwGLtbZGOQkRshWdUS7CpQDf8ALN6XQxx8OCEhyphenhyphenGeXNiXksNI4LdvUUYGBH0ugeQ06eVqX4c/s640/pinch5.jpg" width="640" /></a></div>You can line it in a row or place it in a single tray with flowers.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTrdWHB2RbvOEihxVU-32L-EVbCxLEpTryF40gz1whBHIwGwIU0IWqx87YkugNJR0dxrF_oFcIvlD24kITD80-wWsj4_nP5j_4CgVauMGlTpf0nGd22mnWfb_WZJ5KGGN0raxUgOVs1Ho/s1600/pinch6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTrdWHB2RbvOEihxVU-32L-EVbCxLEpTryF40gz1whBHIwGwIU0IWqx87YkugNJR0dxrF_oFcIvlD24kITD80-wWsj4_nP5j_4CgVauMGlTpf0nGd22mnWfb_WZJ5KGGN0raxUgOVs1Ho/s640/pinch6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Few readers asked about how to incorporate the fall decor accessories available here in the US.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9oL7QjmmhLlFg_yoAHbe-__6VtZ5smdKHpUvLwx5eXZt_kiKp9trk4XPJeU8ntEOcxjy1cOsGyOx-KZnO7BuE5MQPJjDQeXkrDsRFqbSsSlYr-DQ6fhpLeTgD7aAlXTFnBCOVIXNg4yQ/s1600/pinch7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9oL7QjmmhLlFg_yoAHbe-__6VtZ5smdKHpUvLwx5eXZt_kiKp9trk4XPJeU8ntEOcxjy1cOsGyOx-KZnO7BuE5MQPJjDQeXkrDsRFqbSsSlYr-DQ6fhpLeTgD7aAlXTFnBCOVIXNg4yQ/s640/pinch7.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Few felt/foam leaves scattered around the pinch pot tea-light holders gives it an autumn appeal. Add mini pumpkins or winter squashes around the tea lights.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">You can get your kids involved in making pinch pots and the clay dries quite easily.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Hope you liked this simple DIY idea for Diwali. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Have a beautiful Diwali filled with warm glow and happiness!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><b><br /></b></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i><b>( Images and styling by Arch and is copyrighted)</b></i></div></div>

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Spray painting door knobs

<p>Hey hey all! Well thank you for the kind words yesterday! :) We are very excited. </p> <p>I’m back with a DIY project I’ve been wanting to tackle for a long time. I mentioned a while back that my house had been finally been debrassified, but I was wrong. I had forgotten about a couple knobs in the house. Drats.</p> <p>But these were exterior door knobs that we use a key with – so replacing them meant two things: lots of $$ and since they are keyed don’t you have to make new keys when you install them? I always thought you did but maybe not. But still, lots of moola to replace two of them. </p> <p>I didn’t feel like spending lots of moola so I figured I’d try out a DIY to change them up. I’ve always wondered how spray painted knobs hold up and it’s the age old question – some say they do great, some say they do horribly. </p> <p>We’re about to find out. Well…in a few weeks/months anyway. </p> <p>I did a couple doors with varying uses/elements so it will be interesting to see how they turn out. But first, the how to. </p> <p>You take the offensive shiny thing off: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9GWekNKFYQhIVclJQN9e1Zvkx4alZ1XZZgmRcjIGDarSaQfBgDnkor2tA_Lhop2kPBxJQ_wp_fREJg7U9Uo4crQ72_TjRwoQrRUHo934WwYWnqKfmihB7yY7Adn5bc3TmqrQb-8HGuLk/s1600-h/IMG_7091%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="spray painting brass knobs" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEginUwzI-mh-MoqrWLLgLhPhz7rtbxVAV9AM2KTtYkRw3evw28Jf_62hpP9XUTLRoDFEXvYyR56T35ccdBGIgfOQnoc1D3luSrQ445ZKyC_HiX36bOird89vAe-RuadPXJrjrPtie4lWUU/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="spray painting brass knobs" width="400" /></a></p> <p>Ignore the horrible, dirty mud room door. And missing trim. And blinding brass. </p> <p>Don’t be afraid to take the knob off – even I avoided this for years and it’s not a big deal. It's two pieces and the screws, that’s it. Just remember how they go back together and always remember the access to the screws side goes <em>inside</em> the room! </p> <p>First up, and I think this is most important part – clean them. I just used my basic cleaning stuff but anything that will get any grime or grease off is what you want: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTS36voL6XJS8PWBGYl3zC_UrekHPECIEBqares5GQTOqHQjkht-j-I0d5a_VIujpM0E4bve0KJAEdApJIWS9zGiPf_94oRD6uMB4fPHzWH2NT6zw8NMAxJvA1V2ZYzmRps-_IY5OxS3A/s1600-h/IMG_7092%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#4c4c4c"></font><img alt="spray painting brass knobs" border="0" height="629" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixByCsU1VGDym-lnabnHmMoBU-HhWPzKO1O0IQCOz9bP-P6q48TY6oUWw_qaaqj3mDa8bw2RGW29S7u59eOwYNyfvdAfGRKAGkRQPeMRXQS6FTIFNmEaMKnHibEeBhvi5OCtIQuTl0ANs/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="spray painting brass knobs" width="419" /></a></p> <p>Thing is, if you don’t clean them well the primer and paint won’t hold well – you’ll get crackles (the dreaded crackle, shakes fist in air!!!!) or it will easily wear off those dirty areas. </p> <p>I took them out in the garage and needed something that would allow them to stand up, so I stuck the one with the long part into a shop towel cardboard box and just laid the other one on top: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0gimcIqQADvJbehXL5k0-jJERTpEW3cxX1D82iS5URGhL2VjlYS9Xt7BK5HsT8cE7asDDoxH1fh_b9DSPpshwqAsT6VjrwLaNu5ltXy0dzTSbDbPGMdsyFPUioX1S7MFVXLRnCKcdeuA/s1600-h/photo%2525201%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="spray painting brass knobs" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs_BGcap5LLcaWj9RvKcu3n05NNeKaftePwvYH_HT1K1pkt_KLxZQgQHcLgJ5pPj8CITQ6Ct0Cb23ygwuV4drIbPgCCHHv1KP_p4Uxn5SpB8esfo_AJCh9xRkLgaPCEW0IRBGmuYRCva8/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="spray painting brass knobs" width="450" /></a></p> <p>I later stuck the screws in there too – they stand up straight so you can spray all sides at once. </p> <p>So…the primer part. Well. I have some really good (and expensive stuff) called BIN primer in a spray. But it’s a pain in the butt. I told you more about it <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2013/08/80s-nightstand-redo.html">here</a>. I’ve tried everything to make it spray smoother but it just doesn’t work. This time my gloves and the can ended up covered in the primer: </p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYe7DjqVPnAKgpm1iu7emGDghiQnaHM7zPP_LifMfST0MwQ4KFKqd9oJyGJFDw7SsgmrE2cYLVBsVwR9bG890gAcKa7dApa_jl-iV9Z2Z6t1hXd3MhN9ztHuBb380zC0izHwc7XWvdTHo/s1600-h/photo%2525202%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="spray primer" border="0" height="387" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8Tst0OVmgu2yXYqX5h3xaWxq0lvOgkbc29tzcQpeGB8nMqedyoH2SbRzfLpjRs8Absd7G2C5k4wQi__3RR6FXxEBmGdep_cgjKpO2C-JTSOGmZZwxWuUtegqCLEY4U0fubOR7jQqGEbA/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="spray primer" width="290" /></a> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRutelobn7nlYLgd9kg924LOejXmnV7POLLdzCfAaEey2dMEbmVmwCYqW6j-AgLFh2i-IEaRKnlhyphenhyphenTiXweS9CxbP5K05Z6FOtTuZoVVOw3gyT62ioItd7J_yQNk8x1Mk__npN-ivuHhZg/s1600-h/photo%2525204%25255B3%25255D.jpg"><img alt="spray primer" border="0" height="387" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcTlRSJ60F-1EVuSJDshjzMSNS_oXyaqKm4DQNMB02F-Dx9rQr1p2CtQy_Ij-nkpIfeKbx3afJL3evMOBNZO4-976jkk3N-tbY9fKv1C-Ppznkn8LsZvrYJbFMsVexFxFuQRU3nnxZj40/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="spray primer" width="290" /></a></p> <p>SO frustrating. The paint sprayed all clumpy and gross too, so I actually had to sand down the knobs a bit to help that. I’m throwing the primer out, which is annoying cause it’s not cheap. </p> <p>Anyway…I ended up just using a basic black primer instead: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKJ9OUcukTwLukds287Q1kNrBfPHhEOmgkf_N7F_M2kNd6LSDkNWYAltCAl3NPXLar9ar9XE11Uc9ulaFlW2mQEmpZUZO_42gZRV58xwD_X3t6DlTqmeEK8LPn_4Ms0V58jfjvcND-8M/s1600-h/photo%2525203%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#4c4c4c"></font><img alt="spray painting brass knobs" border="0" height="622" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWLoa2BnKaR2o2dS23DKcy9NOnnRVcnZY-abhm_cL71FGyA1Nv3ObnFyMKHuSWAOuz_qrGMHDwzZHeH-CS7966S8KYUCk8vQ_u_cvFl4D0CCU2rIxJOq_bucA5zUK2TWnb7K5U0WwuZfc/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="spray painting brass knobs" width="450" /></a></p> <p>The BIN stuff is stronger, better primer, but I was tired of cussing so there you go. </p> <p>Don’t they already look so much better though? SO. much. better. </p> <p>I finished up with my BFF…good old ORB (that’s oil rubbed bronze for those not tight with it):</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix5evmCT7YwuT4iy-2H4m74t02ObmGfnfpjD-Kj19dt4gDWkL0irvDWhdmx93W5dnOj_ibzZcYfC871AF00r_emBHeNbl1YxzcqnFCEfzdTb6r_xbLaNwyht7uFUcgqhXTmVAGoBYyEJc/s1600-h/photo%2525205%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><font color="#4c4c4c"></font><img alt="oil rubbed bronze spray paint" border="0" height="600" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvA_w3AqQgZLqBUydpxUMU58E8jda5X6sPoJbT4B1HhyphenhyphenrorU5goRiZMoN8jeEcQBSoF97eif4lKuwNc93ykWbbR4xVOfH0b4bUoH3m822ep-I6lKfJ_xeOU_C3P0UrDpr3wALITPjc06E/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="oil rubbed bronze spray paint" width="450" /></a></p> <p>Hello my friend. Good to see you again. </p> <p>When spray painting remember short, light coats – not long, heavy ones. There’s really not much to it if you remember that. </p> <p>I took the knob off the back door too and you can see the wear on the keyed side from being outside: </p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhm28__9tBNEhD4oeDQxPe5D03RI6MWYKw0l1kcMnuj1rt9MRW_VKVDr-sB7-kxXYzXQo5lFtydjDPNgxs3meJSblm-gd7lBFrBSzx9wgfnXoXs-ZScXwWHVAeqZefze41a3-IOnilwmzI/s1600-h/IMG_7100%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="spray painting brass knobs" border="0" height="629" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIDjMBOYPLqi0zaiVI1tnL64zv7p9xegM9LR2dteh6bpXEoPvCngz53iJUbzYveB1dxj5c33HVEhi0v7qNFk4MiR8ptKwh1tZc4I3DTDinsqc9mizggxNOJ-4GW73MzzsNRorZah7QLsk/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="spray painting brass knobs" width="419" /></a></p> <p>So it will be interesting to see how these hold up – the mud room door is one we use a key on all the time, so that will get lots of wear and tear. The back door we don’t use a key on much, but the outside part gets hit with the elements. And we use both doors numerous times a day.</p> <p>On the back door I took the knob off and did that first: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjS-HbgVusYDp-EVsCsshj26tX09yG1bOxr8ukmDb51xCZMk_FBy-GZ-1oTx8PdGTNHjj_syRR-3ttbY7f1d3jVi274MBV5Xu4ux7ZsNSlmBiarz96N626F5siuofD3tAImKMGKg9vSfPA/s1600-h/IMG_7103%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img alt="spray painting door knobs" border="0" height="629" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicbvZ-DKPVm3JmcBLXPPyhWm4jYKiQU1ccXcCdEUpeSXHeN_AiZvR-bsZrZncziQ6r_mE-26ijHBU6Q-ufILHwkI3KzLzeF-MhONaXjXonMAx4jp2xGYkeX6OKXJTnVltT9844nXiH978/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="spray painting door knobs" width="370" /></a></p> <p>I didn’t want to take both off just in case something went wrong. You know I <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2011/06/when-diy-goes-oh-so-wrong.html">don’t have much luck</a> with that door. </p> <p>The deadbolt part was a little more tricky – we’ve been told we need to replace our whole back door (water issues) and every time I get inside there I see why. The insides of that one were rusted so it was hard to get the lock part off the outside part of the door. I just ended up spray painting the inside part. </p> <p>I also took the strike plate off and sprayed that, but I know it will get scratched up – it already is. Most of it should stay the ORB color though, so we’ll see how that holds up:</p> <p align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrqLstJWsN0_oDThe526j36RBLHgWJTbrdNlddPHZ0u_d-JW6aPVPpVcI_1K8l7irXbdR7wTDvFHhRqciIZokNoCtV4gwnCAb17IojyxUr4xXa0hJyyjhSe9ZyVu72TUCv1QMr0kixrE/s1600-h/IMG_7114%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img alt="spray painting door knobs" border="0" height="507" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCFgHy5X-6LwnzlEw6Gs7nQhw8cgMSCpzDM__1cg81v94AjCkjBqcXofvwXN5xm4j6udx2N_lCLCnHLLqQ7NWJrWFhw_vajNZxMkJG-UYC7S9atKOCSCvw7YGm9RqKpaMj6vqTlsEUsKI/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: inline; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; border-left-width: 0px" title="spray painting door knobs" width="361" /></a> </p> <p>I decided to makeover that mud room door so I can’t show you the after on that one just yet. ;) But here’s how it looks on the back door: </p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBBcX-WHGke_qQobG6CK72Bgu_uSWH8HnI4i2UUS7wItfWAqCk5AyGEy5a8af88fiw_JPtTLtP6czmteBMG1hvK4tbWGd7OWdtfYRZKbLxXo8J6s79QDd0MnGf8Iy_3NNI9kQv1dr-M8M/s1600-h/IMG_7109%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="spray painting door knobs" border="0" height="629" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghKcHXmJ0SIShb4FozsDgSsRdIu23e0BgNoicZVXMN0Q5MNQSAXLMstnO7koW91eCINNz0kkiMa_kTi1PYPCvQvI8zLY4d2ExaGEZAHKyKUYIWrCaYgn03aKCi36qAP4BVi_w6m4WUR6k/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="spray painting door knobs" width="397" /></a></p> <p align="left">So here’s the thing about painting doors –<em> </em>this is why you really want to take the knob off before you paint. I didn’t and now the knob isn’t <em>exactly</em> where it used to be and you can tell. :) </p> <p>I can’t wait to show you how it looks on the mud room door! LOVE how the room is coming together! There’s a long way to go but I think it’s going to be fun. </p> <p>I’ll update you in a month or two and let you know how these are holding up! I’m really interested to see. Our <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2010/11/making-old-new-again-spray-paint-love.html">coach lights that I spray painted</a> still look fantastic: <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBvJGvj_XNFGMK3Kvba2ut4ZZKcZo-j4Pvgv0TmzkSs2vOgFapQ0A_2T0k62xde-cljSaQ_8Wi9T9mR_kGGSW4M4Jtmn5h-qv7t4ycWp5rsAckvgcx7UYXYHWGGcq0Nxh-9ITgg9ukJXI/s1600-h/IMG_1500_thumb%25255B2%25255D%25255B2%25255D.jpg"><img alt="spray painting outdoor lights" border="0" height="629" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgA54XLCC4bufAT-mRV8MCX-6E-PT0-bc9cglCA-SMUs7MoxLRqATtQ89MWapTW8G0i7qwVJwl5Gh_hXwq5nIKkWm-hPsUARKwlmT2gT2xPmQ53M1Z3wN2VDAq1jy5SPsN8pi5aov93-fk/?imgmax=800" style="border-right-width: 0px; display: block; float: none; border-top-width: 0px; border-bottom-width: 0px; margin-left: auto; border-left-width: 0px; margin-right: auto" title="spray painting outdoor lights" width="393" /></a></p> <p>They are exposed to the elements for sure, but no one handles them. </p> <p>Have you ever tried spray painting door knobs? How did it turn out for you? I’d love to hear! I love a good experiment. :)</p> <p> </p> <p>Update: To see how these turned out <a href="http://thriftydecorchick.blogspot.com/2014/01/spray-painted-door-knobs-result.html" target="_blank">go here</a>. </p>

Spray painting door knobs

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Este tipo de bañeras deberían de ser de uso obligatorio y en cada casa tendría que haber un espacio donde hubiera una, bien frente a una chimenea o bien, frente a gran ventanal con unas vistas impresionantes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;">Por desgracia la mayoría no alcanzamos ni a tener el ventanal....y mucho menos la chimenea, de todas formas os dejo con una pequeña selección  que estoy segura que os va a encantar.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBo58eamhVqQB5g7LhF4ujWxRm63FNhSYRlHlvrJVQBizJf60IFje0fQjms_dsOfA-ZuC4URT8gcGPzjo37g1GJDpWWcF3HmHQaeJ8DwH7EGV75GE4yVT8XqYGLJHFb_vYJbcJXS6E1DAK/s1600/tumblr_mqaevuePnh1rw2i1yo1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBo58eamhVqQB5g7LhF4ujWxRm63FNhSYRlHlvrJVQBizJf60IFje0fQjms_dsOfA-ZuC4URT8gcGPzjo37g1GJDpWWcF3HmHQaeJ8DwH7EGV75GE4yVT8XqYGLJHFb_vYJbcJXS6E1DAK/s640/tumblr_mqaevuePnh1rw2i1yo1_500.jpg" width="568" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Rn0_DYL1APo3RoP76FIrGX7NwHhmVV277Gfcof0jRmcPyLlF6NSwZulp88mEBxWC30ExOebW7SFEC3_w7LR5dIDPE1_0QqPuo3GGCmkvX6HMZdViu-WJBoNeShsOeTRyJSIrFclovwnl/s1600/tumblr_mt6j0ksxY71qifn2ao1_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="494" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_Rn0_DYL1APo3RoP76FIrGX7NwHhmVV277Gfcof0jRmcPyLlF6NSwZulp88mEBxWC30ExOebW7SFEC3_w7LR5dIDPE1_0QqPuo3GGCmkvX6HMZdViu-WJBoNeShsOeTRyJSIrFclovwnl/s640/tumblr_mt6j0ksxY71qifn2ao1_1280.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsx4pYjVIZ5fjIivb8rgYmLD7jAdqukWFrx7gvsO7yWNfI-0sE52r1wQ74CHAw3Z6E1UFUlOVffjN8aNW2rCR4RaHPWhkVm8I0fBgOaNWtUOJRILCZ5faxCjPbYFmCtg_SaZXLtMHvqehy/s1600/tumblr_mtpdwtkbTX1r8o3vyo1_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsx4pYjVIZ5fjIivb8rgYmLD7jAdqukWFrx7gvsO7yWNfI-0sE52r1wQ74CHAw3Z6E1UFUlOVffjN8aNW2rCR4RaHPWhkVm8I0fBgOaNWtUOJRILCZ5faxCjPbYFmCtg_SaZXLtMHvqehy/s1600/tumblr_mtpdwtkbTX1r8o3vyo1_1280.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHnOf4au7QIcMeJXCFR5rmMgI26_7JUksclTZkwWJP5LACqIiuC4NxarLy2fSEjTVn77zlm6d_Uj8TnQ53U9NjlgFABKPr2hpT8_Tfb20zlSu26RBy3FspXTXoOBEdGe4k9JL4pCc4rk_T/s1600/tumblr_mttqybPcMI1rrfowao1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHnOf4au7QIcMeJXCFR5rmMgI26_7JUksclTZkwWJP5LACqIiuC4NxarLy2fSEjTVn77zlm6d_Uj8TnQ53U9NjlgFABKPr2hpT8_Tfb20zlSu26RBy3FspXTXoOBEdGe4k9JL4pCc4rk_T/s640/tumblr_mttqybPcMI1rrfowao1_500.jpg" width="503" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50WUdkww8YwhnAjweqL7BYLsyLa_lU-OcFwnvkf9JNJuLeUxL33Q4WH0yLor05aT689owzxHvYCFFcvQTNKT4ZvvqaexyAXNGBxTbDmT3nPvSNFvAAcMOCCIlHZhMHKSYleZzs1z5biJk/s1600/tumblr_mujvn5V2bD1qh80rto1_1280.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj50WUdkww8YwhnAjweqL7BYLsyLa_lU-OcFwnvkf9JNJuLeUxL33Q4WH0yLor05aT689owzxHvYCFFcvQTNKT4ZvvqaexyAXNGBxTbDmT3nPvSNFvAAcMOCCIlHZhMHKSYleZzs1z5biJk/s1600/tumblr_mujvn5V2bD1qh80rto1_1280.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6WVJKzx8-d_D-8mK9F5v4Bw770-SmFtxZUVyAo5YuzdcqNKptUDGKHaRMxiH-NFhabDTOoXg0ImGTg78Ir1v-spaRA9cjdabyQFhBDYrKzo7pnauXbEHfXnUdfObaxtI9tRafjqTipXOu/s1600/tumblr_musvygUdkp1qi73s5o1_500.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6WVJKzx8-d_D-8mK9F5v4Bw770-SmFtxZUVyAo5YuzdcqNKptUDGKHaRMxiH-NFhabDTOoXg0ImGTg78Ir1v-spaRA9cjdabyQFhBDYrKzo7pnauXbEHfXnUdfObaxtI9tRafjqTipXOu/s1600/tumblr_musvygUdkp1qi73s5o1_500.jpg" /></a></div><br />Imágenes: <a href="http://antioquiainteriorismo.tumblr.com/">Tumblr</a>

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