tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85897233727380227892024-02-27T00:09:33.941-07:00Wild Whitney'sMy name is Rachel and I'm so excited to have a blog!I'm a young mom, who crafts and creates between dishes and diaper changes to keep herself sane. I bounce between interests like sewing, furniture re-do, holiday decor, cooking, and home decor. I'm a new mom and wife (I have a two year old and a two month old, and had them both in my two, well almost three, years of marriage). It's a crazy fun life I've got and I hope we can share our creativity and ideas on this blog!Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371844723124365378noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589723372738022789.post-30432732337467411312011-03-09T12:50:00.001-07:002011-03-09T12:55:04.029-07:00IKEA Children's table re-do<div style="text-align: center;">Sorry for the long break...my little man turned the big "2" this week and we took a very last minute trip to CA to visit my family for his birthday. A 2 month old + 2 year old= super exciting 12 hour drive...complete with exploding diapers and burp up eruptions. But it was so worth it! I"m sure missing the 70 degree weather...</div><br />
<div style="text-align: center;">Well, with his birthday, we decided he would love a table of his own size...and man, were we right...he loves this thing! He loves to drive his cars all over it (cars are his latest obsession). And I love that he no longer drives his cars on my poor scratched coffee table.</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">But, it didn't start out this way....it looked like this</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img height="320" id="il_fi" src="http://www.decorstuff.com/img/ikea-childrens-kids-table-2-chairs-set-furniture_51319_500.jpg" style="padding-bottom: 8px; padding-right: 8px; padding-top: 8px;" width="320" /></div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">It is seriously putting me to sleep just looking at it...bor-ing. And honestly with a 2 year old, how long is the top of that table gonna stay white? Who thought of that? Maybe Swedish kids are way neater....I doubt it....But, only 19.99 for the table and 2 chairs! Yeah, 20 bucks, I LOVE IKEA! And they don't even pay me to say that! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">So we made the amazing transformation for right around 25 bucks! I'm thinking in about a year I'll be flipping the top over and decorating the other side for my little lady with a tea party theme...love! </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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Modge podge<br />
Foam Brush<br />
Black acrylic paint<br />
6 8 1/2x 11 pieces of scrapbook paper (or you could just go to AAA and get a free map of your state, I just didn't love the look of UT)<br />
Fun car stickers<br />
Spray paint (if you don't like the look of natural wood, I chose black because it matches my living room furniture)<br />
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</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">5. Once the paint has dried, apply several layers of modge podge, allowing to dry between each layer. I did about 8 layers (since my 2 year old is super destructive and I didn't want it to end up looking like the top of my poor coffee table...)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My son helped trace the shamrocks from a template I made for him, then I cut them out and he handed them to me as I ran them through the sewing machine. Yes, the sewing machine. I <a href="http://wildwhitneys.blogspot.com/2011/02/iron-on-fabric-wall-artway-cuter-than.html">iron fabric to walls</a> and sew paper, what a weirdo...If you've never done it before, you just run one piece of the paper through the machine and after you finish, instead of cutting the string, just pull the paper out the back of the machine, while pressing the foot-pedal. After the string which runs through is the length you want, feed the next piece in. Should the string break, just cut it and re-sew over the last piece of attached paper. This is a super easy way of creating any garland....I did it for Valentines day and it was super cute! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371844723124365378noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589723372738022789.post-58220339965211426212011-02-26T10:43:00.001-07:002011-02-26T10:55:12.772-07:00What a Soup-er Idea! Delicious 1 Weight Watcher Point Mexican Soup!So...it's snowing outside...again. I won't even begin to complain because I'd be afraid of a mob of east-coasters with pitchforks might show up at my door to teach me to be grateful for our "comparatively" warm winter...lets just say it's been nasty wherever you may live. It's even snowing at my parent's house in southern California right now...<br />
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So this calls for something warm, delicious, preferably healthy, and quick (I'm feeling a lazy Saturday). This takes 5 mins, one pot, and you can eat the whole pan without any guilt or added inches to those hips...<br />
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1 can shredded chicken (or boil up some then shred it)<br />
1 can corn<br />
1 can reduced sodium chicken broth<br />
1 can drained and rinsed Black Beans<br />
1 can Fat Free refried beans<br />
1 small jar salsa<br />
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Mix it all together...and heat it up. This may not be any prize winning secret recipe, but it's yummy, healthy, and easy...It's even better the next day. So, you "can" :) do it! And it's guilt free...well, unless you smother it in cheese and sour cream like I do...<br />
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Thanks for the recipe Aunt Chris!Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371844723124365378noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589723372738022789.post-28714286732450892982011-02-25T00:30:00.002-07:002011-02-25T01:29:35.104-07:00Iron on Fabric Wall Art...WAY cuter than Vinyl.<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">So...my hubby and I are both recent college grads, and we're saving up for a home of our own (well, as much saving as you can do with 2 kids in diapers)...Renting really puts a damper on what you can and can't do as far as home decor is concerned. Vinyl is amazing, clean, and crisp looking, and adds a lot of character to a room. And as a renter (and a re-modelholic) I love that it's removable. But, vinyl really doesn't have a huge variety of fun patterns...just a TON of plain colors. So I tried something kinda crazy. I ironed fabric to my walls.</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br />
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-The backing you'll want is heat'n'bond LITE<br />
-Iron the heat n' bond to the back of your fabric, and leaving the paper on<br />
-Either trace the image you want and cut it out on the fabric, or use a paper cutting machine<br />
-Turn the Iron down to the LOWEST possible setting....and turn off the steam when putting it up on the wall<br />
-Use pushpins to keep the fabric on the wall first, and as it starts to stick to the wall, remove the pins. <br />
-Thin cottons work best...I used leftover flannel from my son's quilt on his wall, it doesn't stick as well<br />
-If using the cricut to cut fabric, Iron the heat n' bond on first, and lay it fabric side down, then use masking tape to tape around the edges to secure it. And prepare for it to kill your blade....make sure you have another one on hand. Also use a mirror image since it's cutting it face down.<br />
-I also wouldn't use it in a high humidity room (like a bathroom).<br />
-Also only use if you have high quality paint that can be wiped (not an eggshell or matte finish)<br />
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There you have it....my applications are pretty basic. But I think the idea has a lot of fun applications. Um, holiday decor, room decor....I'm thinking some cool sign with burlap letters for texture...Happy Ironing! Hey, it's WAY more fun than regular ironing...<br />
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I haven't decided if I like it with the netting or not....both look great over her crib though! And she loves watching them flutter around! <br />
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Thread<br />
An embroidery hoop....about 1.50 at any craft store.<br />
White sheer curtain (ok...I got this at the store where I NEVER suffer sticker shock...IKEA, I think it was 4.99 for 2 panels....you only need 1) It's the PERFECT size. <br />
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1. Use either a paper cutting machine or good ole' fashioned tracin' and scissors. Cut about 5 butterflies of varying sizes. Or about 1000, if you're making the original<br />
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2. Prepare the embroidery hoop by wrapping each hoop it tightly with ribbon, after gluing it to secure at the end. You could use paint too, I just didn't have any colors I liked....hence the ribbon wrapping. <br />
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</tbody></table>5. Tie the top of the thread around the inner hoop at the desired length. Now...the tricky part...my butterflies were not balanced because of the paper cut out of the center...so they looked less like fluttering creatures of beauty and more like attacking dive-bomb bugs. I used a few drops of hot glue to help balance them, and give them a little weight. <br />
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6. Repeat on the other butterflies, putting them around the inner hoop at varying lengths.<br />
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8. Now...at this point you could just hang it and it'd look like this-<br />
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What do you think...with or without the netting??? <br />
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*disclaimer- you know you love that little baby more than anything...so make sure you don't do anything that might put them in harms way...and definitely don't blame me for it....if you feel it's unsafe, don't do it....then it's totally worth the $60 :)...<br />
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So I recently had a baby girl, and I'm loving the chance to buy pretty frilly, fluffy, and flowered things. One of my biggest pet peeves has been buying skirts which are far too short to be worn alone, and don't come with a diaper cover (aka bloomers). <br />
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She looks adorable, until she sits and you see her saggy little mickey mouse diaper hanging out....not cute. Leggings work under some, but if I'm going for a more dressy look she just needs bloomers. I looked all over the Internet and couldn't find a posted pattern anywhere. So, I tinkered around till I came up with a SUPER easy pattern for some. I made them out of just basic white material, but I'm excited to make them to match all her fun outfits. Possibly covering the bum with fun ruffles or attaching some fun skirts...oh the possibilities! <br />
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The pattern is for a 0-3 month size...for other infant sizes I'd add about an 1/2" to 3/4" to all sides of the pattern (1/2" for 3-6, 1" for 6-9, 1 1/2" for 9-12). Here is an <a href="http://www.fibergypsy.com/common/children.shtml"><span id="goog_210173594"></span>infant sizing chart</a> <span id="goog_210173595"></span>for reference. <br />
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I'll attach the pattern as a picture, and you can save it, then print it so it's an 8 1/2 x 11. But if you want a better copy we can exchange e-mails. <br />
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Thick elastic (like 1/2 inch) for waistband (I used a total of 13.5")<br />
Thin elastic (like 1/8 inch) for leg openings (I used a total of 16")<br />
Fabric (I'd have1/4 of a yard, for my size, with plenty of leftovers)<br />
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Here's an online chart I found for elastic waist sizes-<br />
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Age, Length (needs to be doubled), Waist <br />
0-6 mons 6 1/2 in 18 in<br />
6-12 mons 7 1/2 in 19 in<br />
2t 8 1/2 in 20 in <br />
3t 9 3/4 in 20 1/2 in <br />
4t 10 3/4 in 21 in <br />
4/5 12 in 21 1/2 in<br />
5t 13 1/2 in 22 in <br />
so just double the middle number and that's what you need for the waistband elastic. I used about 13 inches in mine.<br />
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For the legs, measure the length to of the leg opening and double it...mine was 8 inches for each leg of the thin elastic.<br />
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Alright, here we go! <br />
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1. Cut 2 copies of each leg on the fold of the fabric (just follow the pattern)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This only shows the bottom folded over, repeat along the top as well.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">3. Take the Thin elastic piece (which should be cut to the size of you leg opening doubled, mine was 8"). Turn your machine to a wide zig-zag stitch and stitch a little bit of the elastic to the bloomers, just to hold it in place while you sew the rest on. Then with one hand pull the fabric coming out the back of the machine, with the other stretch the elastic out really far, like as far as it goes (this will make your leg gathered). Then hold the elastic so it's 1/2 over the fold you made, and 1/2 over the rest of the material (see picture), and sew all the way around. Make sure to keep stretching the elastic tight as you sew. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Note the seam rippage, yeah, that's what comes of sewing when you're far too tired...</td></tr>
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wouldn't they be ah-dor-able with some lace on the leg-openings? Or ruffles on the bum? </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Here's the pattern, again, let me know if you want an e-mailed PDF.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSvJUGfnPOdm3WWVfxtWE_3LGNZWxelzXJrpmrIFap1_6Fe43D7Gfg7U2KdT_6qftqy1FzVuIXMAX2ZzMrt80_SgqgTIVYIUCeUBqtx4x8LKoo4uI0XArZLuz8XIBGgy8uoiM5M-jccnNb/s1600/SCN_0001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSvJUGfnPOdm3WWVfxtWE_3LGNZWxelzXJrpmrIFap1_6Fe43D7Gfg7U2KdT_6qftqy1FzVuIXMAX2ZzMrt80_SgqgTIVYIUCeUBqtx4x8LKoo4uI0XArZLuz8XIBGgy8uoiM5M-jccnNb/s320/SCN_0001.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371844723124365378noreply@blogger.com95tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589723372738022789.post-50090783564566044252011-02-19T10:41:00.001-07:002011-02-22T11:13:58.941-07:00Inexpensive flooring update for $300 bathroom re-do!Sorry it took so long to post again! Had two flu sick kids...and man they love to share, so our house has been a hotbed of infection, but we're on the rebound now! <br />
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Here is the rest of my bathroom re-do for cheap...<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Here's a reminder of the blah beginnings....note the boring sheet vinyl floor....<br />
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</tbody></table>So...obviously the boring floor had to go, but I was terrified of tile and I knew it would take up a chunk of the budget...so I found these peel and stick vinyl floor tiles. All you do is well, peel and stick, and if you want...you can add grout! If you've never seen this tile before, the tops are actually textured and colored and it really does look and feel like tile (minus the freezing toes in the winter, which is a good thing). With the grout it looks pretty real.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So this is my son, he's not possessed- and he's almost 2 now....he was almost 1 in this picture of the floor. Note the tile and grout...looks great! </td></tr>
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I got the floor tiles at Home Depot for like 30 dollars a box....<a href="http://www.homedepot.com/Flooring-Vinyl-Resilient-Flooring-Vinyl-Tile/h_d1/N-5yc1vZaq27Z1z11crp/R-202191236/h_d2/ProductDisplay?langId=-1&storeId=10051&catalogId=10053">Here's it online</a>. I only needed 2 boxes since it's such a small room...the floor totals for the floor were about 90 dollars, but it made a HUGE impact. <br />
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Figure out the square footage of your room, and add a few extra tiles (for messed up cuts, and because you'll need some after you cut the others)<br />
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Purchase the special grout for these tiles, bout 10 bucks, and one little tub covered my whole floor with plenty of extra. Regular grout won't work, it'll scratch the tiles....and you don't have to seal this grout!!! <br />
Get either a grout floater or they have a kind of piping bag you can use too.<br />
A big ole car washing type sponge<br />
A sharp utility knife<br />
Chalk String<br />
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Tile spacers based on how far apart you want your tiles.<br />
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Here's a site with a tutorial about <a href="http://www.lowes.com/cd_Install+Floor+Tile_688517080_">how to install real tile</a>, but you basically follow the same directions.<br />
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You need to clean your existing floor SUPER well. I set mine on a diagonal pattern which is supposed to make the room look larger. Make sure to use the chalk to make a nice straight line where you want the center of the tile. And peel and stick using the spacers to place the tiles. Cut the tiles round the edges.We found that using the paper off the back of the tile as a stencil of the area we needed cut worked great. Just take an extra paper from an already laid tile....and use a pencil to mark where you need to cut it, then place it on the tile to be cut. After you're done, apply the grout based on package directions and VOILA! A new floor! My parents have had the tile for about a year with no problems. Water hasn't leaked beneath it, no tiles have peeled up, and none have worn down to white. It's seriously easy peasy, even a remodel virgin could do it! <br />
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</tbody></table>Rachelhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14371844723124365378noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8589723372738022789.post-38450134438642768952011-02-15T19:47:00.003-07:002011-02-22T11:49:43.172-07:00Faux Granite Countertop for less than 25 Bucks!My VERY First post on my VERY first blog!!! Tell me what you think! <br />
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Okay....that being said....I'm going to post one of my seriously fave projects...a faux granite countertop that looks totally legit...and all for under 25 bucks, that's right, 25 bucks. Luckily my parents were brave enough to allow me to <strike>experiment </strike>redecorate a bathroom in their new house for less than 300 bucks. So, that meant real granite was out of the question, so I tried this super easy technique, and it had amazing results! <br />
Here's the before, try to ignore the headband and focus on the boring-ness of the countertop....<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uiZF6pyzSpA6n6Rd6MVnQhhE-rf_RCATixqKZXNeN1lVHnOwRkN2kUQAOtllsFmdJx6VkkMrlsk5sxbrj05jCE7sNNwNeXZyl6ggrmg9BVER-i7wDIx7xBAj93YQmLXo9TZte6dTPAaT/s1600/P3071910.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" h5="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9uiZF6pyzSpA6n6Rd6MVnQhhE-rf_RCATixqKZXNeN1lVHnOwRkN2kUQAOtllsFmdJx6VkkMrlsk5sxbrj05jCE7sNNwNeXZyl6ggrmg9BVER-i7wDIx7xBAj93YQmLXo9TZte6dTPAaT/s400/P3071910.JPG" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is the overall re-do, my parent's style is country/traditional, so I tried to do somethin' that fit the rest of their home...all for less than 300 bucks!</div><br />
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So, if you're interested....here we go- <br />
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Materials-<br />
Krylon Spray paint primer (it adheres extremely well to the countertop)<br />
Americana Acrylic craft paints (just the little bottles you get for around a buck at your local craft store. I used Americana because they have a great selection of colors, and are higher quality. Get some based on the color granite you'd like, I went to Home Depot and got a few laminate samples then picked the colors based on that, I got about 5 different shades of brown.)<br />
A natural sea sponge (yeah, the same ones that make those terrible wall treatments)<br />
Envirotex lite resin (you can find it at your local craft store, it's pretty pricey, but a great use for the 50% off coupons, it'll run about 30 without the coupon 15 with. The crafting options with this stuff are endless! or buy online here <a href="http://www.creative-wholesale.com/Envirotex%20Lite.htm">http://www.creative-wholesale.com/Envirotex%20Lite.htm</a>) <br />
Foam brushes<br />
Painters tape<br />
Newspaper or Plastic sheeting to protect the floor and cabinets<br />
Optional: to make your granite look even more realistic, you can get gold leafing to add the gold flecks some types of stone have<br />
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That's all you'll need! <br />
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Here's a site with a TON of info and before and afters of people's countertops, several have done kitchens...some are amazing some are amazingly tacky...but it's fun to look! <a href="http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf999197.tip.html">http://www.thriftyfun.com/tf999197.tip.html</a><br />
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Prep the surface by placing painters tape and newspaper along the walls and mirrors, also tape newspaper over your cabinets. Place balled up plastic grocery bags in your sink to kind of fill it up, then tape plastic wrap under the lip of the sink. Basically you'll want to make a totally goo-proof sink...unless of course you <em>want</em> drains clogged with resin...<br />
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Remove the faucets. Here's a video link to help with the process...this was the MOST annoying part of the whole process...<a href="http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-uninstall-bathroom-faucet-78952/view/">http://www.wonderhowto.com/how-to-uninstall-bathroom-faucet-78952/view/</a> and tape plastic on the underside of the sink where the holes from the faucet are...so your undersink area isn't gooed either.<br />
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Side note: Always make sure to turn off the water valves so you don't repeat what my husband did when he replaced the hose to our washing machine...let's just say there was water gushing everywhere and the dryer doesn't work like it used to...I love my husband, but I think I wear the toolbelt in our house... :)<br />
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Clean area WELL. I used rubbing alcohol, but there are other industrial cleaners you can use to prep the counter, make sure there's no lint! Then spray primer on it and let it dry. I just used regular primer and did 2 coats, then waited 24 hours to let it fully dry.<br />
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You'll want to test on a piece of foamboard how you'll want to layer the paint to get the desired color and texture. I started with a really dark chocolate brown, then went lighter. Just sponge the colors on in various orders till you get what you like. Number the bottles with which goes first-last. This helps the whole countertop look the same color. Remember, when you add the resin it will be much darker than the sample, since the resin gives it sort of a wet look so go lighter than the color you actually want.<br />
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Step 5<br />
Working in about 1 square foot increments, paint the countertop. Pounce the sponge on it to get the texture and color of the granite you want and let it dry.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A close-up of the counter, it's much better looking in real life, it photographs really weird, but you get the idea.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Step 6<br />
When the paint is totally dry, put newspaper on the floor surrounding the counter to catch any drips from the resin. The Envirotex is basically like industrial strength modge podge....it's beyond awesome! Prep the Envirotex according to the instructions on the box. Use the foam brushes to push the envirotex all over the countertop, including down the lip of the counter top and up onto the back splash once it starts to set a little. This is the scariest part, and you really do have to work fast, but this is how you get the granite-y results! Use a heat gun/blow drier to remove any bubbles and to help level the surface. Wipe any drips off the ledge of the counter...unless you want to sport the icicle look on your counter...once it's dry to the touch, I'd recommend laying clean cardboard or foam board over the top to protect from dust while it cures overnight. Remove the tape and plastic before it totally dries so you don't risk pulling it off or having blue painter's tape as part of your bathroom decor...<br />
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Replace the faucets...and enjoy your new countertops! Totally weird out friends and family by inviting them into the bathroom with you! Admire your thrifty handiwork! My sisters have put their curling iron's and straighteners on it without any melting problems, and we've had no issues with scratching, and it's supposed to be food safe too (not that we eat in the bathroom)...<br />
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It's pretty simple, and a stunning difference! It's a great option to hide hideous counters while you save for the real stuff. Just realize that this worked for me, but it is risky, so if you ruin your counters, don't send me hate mail :) Hope this gives those of you with ugly counters and no money to replace them, hope and inspiration! <br />
Post results if you try it! <br />
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Here's a reminder of the awesome-ness<br />
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I'll also post about the awesome floor re-do. People think it's tile since it's grouted and feels like tile (minus the freezing cold part, which is nice when you step out of the shower).<br />
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See where I'm partying this week <a href="http://wildwhitneys.blogspot.com/p/places-i-par-tay.html">here</a><br />
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I'm also entering DIY's monthly contest....check it out <a href="http://thediyclub.com/2011/02/feb-2011-diy-project-party-monthly-contest-link-up-now/comment-page-1/#comment-2715">here.</a><br />
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