New Charcoal Gray Doors!

post from Suburban Spunk on 06 September 2011 10:34:36 PM. © Suburban Spunk

You may recall that I have recently given my master bath a face lift, including painting the vanity, framing the mirror and adding new lighting. Even after all that, I felt like it was still missing some spunk and since my blog is entitled Suburban Spunk after all, I felt compelled to do something bold.

So with leftover paint from the vanity (Better Homes & Gardens Charcoal Sketch in semi-gloss), I turned this-

into this-

After I sanded the doors down with medium-grit sandpaper, I painted three coats of the Charcoal Sketch paint color. It looks black in pictures but is actually a dark gray. Once dry, I did a coat of clear lacquer for extra protection and for high sheen.

Here's a close-up (the high-sheen makes it a bit hard to photograph)-

I love how luxe they look. It definitely helps bring a bit more spunk to the space!
I got LOTS of fun projects done over the long weekend:) Why can't every weekend by 3 days!?!? :) Oh well, at least it's a short week! best, S

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How to Force Install Incompatible Addons in
Firefox

post from How to of the Day on 06 September 2011 10:00:00 PM. © How to of the Day

Oftentimes you may update Firefox only to find that your favorite addon is incompatible. Since downgrading isn't a viable option, you may be at a loss for options. However, often the addon itself is actually compatible, but the version in the addon needs updating. This article will demonstrate how to override this in Firefox.

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Sailor Mercury Cosplay

post from Cut Out + Keep on 06 September 2011 08:34:23 PM. © Cut Out + Keep

Sailor Scouts Unite!

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Deinonychus Keyring

post from Cut Out + Keep on 06 September 2011 07:35:14 PM. © Cut Out + Keep

a dino for my fiance's keys

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Guest post | Why you should buy local wool

post from whip up on 06 September 2011 07:34:06 PM. © whip up

Kylie Gusset is a Melbourne based yarn and fibre nut who is a fully paid up member of the Solidarity League of Creative Women Distracted By Oooohh! Shiny! She has a background in studio textiles from RMIT, and has contributed to Yarn Magazine, Knitters Review, and Entangled. Today she is here to tell us about issue [...]

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Good Listening: Heathered Pearls Mixes, from
Helmsman of Moodgadget

post from Create Digital Music on 06 September 2011 07:15:21 PM. © Create Digital Music

This week holds for me lots to talk about on CDM, lots to teach, lots to make – and for many of our readers, it’s an action-packed week coming back from summer vacation and/or a long weekend. So, let’s start it off right with some good music. Jakub Alexander is a Brooklyn-based DJ whose work … Continue →

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Finally finishing off the Landing Ceiling

post from DIY loft conversion ++ cost, trials, tribulations and triumphs on 06 September 2011 05:35:30 PM. © DIY loft conversion ++ cost, trials, tribulations and triumphs

It has been a few years now and it's about time I finally finished the last few bits. The last major job was to take down the old, damages lathe and plaster ceiling on the landing. So I can fit the sun tunnel and fire alarm on to new plasterboard.

It's quite a quick job to rip down but the clearing up and cleaning up after wards is a huge task.

The rest of it should be a bit cleaner.

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Craftster Exclusive! Debbie Stoller First-Ever
DIY Videos: How to Knit Lace

post from Craftster Blog - Craft Articles Featuring DIY Craft Ideas, Tutorials & Inspiration on 06 September 2011 05:35:25 PM. © Craftster Blog - Craft Articles Featuring DIY Craft Ideas, Tutorials & Inspiration

We?re very excited to announce we are currently exclusively hosting Debbie Stoller?s debut of her first-ever videos on how to knit lace!

In this two-part video series of Stitch ?N Bitch TV, Debbie covers step-by-step how to make lace, including yarnovers and decreases. Watch both videos and join in the community discussion here!

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Win a 3M Frameworks Product Prize Pack

post from Craftster Blog - Craft Articles Featuring DIY Craft Ideas, Tutorials & Inspiration on 06 September 2011 04:35:02 PM. © Craftster Blog - Craft Articles Featuring DIY Craft Ideas, Tutorials & Inspiration

Sponsored Content ? 3M Couple Speak Contests

3M is at it again!

Last month we told you about two contests currently being run by 3M.

This time, they’re back with an awesome product giveaway, including 3M Frameworks products, for one lucky Craftster (w00t – we like the sound of that)!

The Giveaway:
2 3M LeadCheck Swabs
1 Roll of Scotch Blue
3 Stages of Sanding (green, maroon, and gold sandpaper)
1 Pair of Gloves, a Respirator, and Eye Wear

How to play:
Want to win the product pack shown above from 3M, well, here’s how to enter:

First… Head on over to the translation sweepstakes being hosted on the 3M Frameworks Facebook Page. Psssst… You have to Like the page in order to play!

Second… Enter your translation into the contest. If you make the 3M peeps laugh you might win $250 bucks! Swwwweeeeeet!

Third… Come back here, and post a comment on this blog post with confirmation that you participated along with your translation. An example of an eligible comment is, “Yo Craftster, I entered 3M’s CoupleSpeak Translation contest, and my translation is “Instead of spending money on a plumber, how about you do it yourself!”.

Make sure you submit your comment before September 13, 2011 at 11:59 PM Pacific Time. All entries received after that cut off will not be considered.

Please only submit one comment here, but feel free to enter 3M’s Translation Contest on Facebook weekly, for more chances to with $250.

Here’s a quick refresh of their other two super awesome contests:

The 3M CoupleSpeak Video Contest – win $5,000:
Create a video, 2 minutes or less, about couple communication during a DIY project (the video should be funny – but NO PRESSURE!).
The video shouldn’t include any 3M products. However, when you’re uploading your video, you do need to put your video in one of these product categories: Abrasives, TEKK, Lead Check, Touch Duct, ScotchBlue
Visit the 3M CoupleSpeak Facebook page here and Like ‘em!
Submit your video here by October 6, 2011 at 11:59 PM ET, for a chance to win $5,000.
The 3M CoupleSpeak Translation Contest – win $250 each week:
Go here on Facebook to enter the 3M Translation Contest!
Enter a new translation each week between now and October 6, 2011.