these are pics of my 2 bookcase 3 table, 1 bed table, 1 desk
what can i do to make these looking pretty next my new beige color couch?
i was thinking one of those wall sticker paper, but i don't know where to get them and many people don't know what that is.. iit's like a decorative wallpaper but it's sticky behind it, so it's a sticker and u can just cut it and cover your old table or whateve to make it compeletly diffrent looking.
or..how about painting?i heard that to paint the furnitures you have to use nontoxic eco friendly paint? please help me with details!!!!
You can paint the furniture. First wipe it down with a deglosser or TSP(paint dept) Prime it with water-based KILZ-IT(you can have the primer tinted close to your paint color.....let dry. I have done some faux finishing and it's very easy. Find a base color that you would want your furniture to be. Paint it. I would just faux finish the tops of the tables and the desk and the outside of the booksheves.
Buy some clear glaze and go to walmart or hobby lobby and find a contrasting craft paint that you like. Mix about a quart of glaze and two 8oz bottles of craft paint. I paint using a foam brush and small foam rollers. Roll on the glaze and then scrunch up a plastic grocery bag and dab it over the glaze color changing which part of the bag you dab with. Kepp changing bags and go to town. If you don't like the look you can wipe it off with a washcloth and start over. Practice on a piece of painted poster board. Good Luck!
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Top 7 Inexpensive Wedding Favors For 2010
Wedding favors should not be too expensive and hard to find. Some couples go the extra mile by ordering imported or expensive items. This can be done if you have very few guests, but if you are planning to have 100 or more guests, it's best to stick to practicality to avoid busting your wallet.
Here the top 7 inexpensive wedding favors that are popular this year:
(1) Personalized gift items
It is easy to find personalized items on the internet rather than on land or offline. If you choose this option, it's better to order months ahead to ensure that you'll find the best gift items that you want and to give lead time to the manufacturer. It's no surprise to find items that are less than a dollar each, so this is a good option if you wish to give away something uniquely yours but not expensive.
Popular items that are personalized are glassware, stainless steel and ceramic gift items. But you can also order personalized candies, sweets, coffee, tea, coco, mints and snack items.
Having personalized color schemes, packaging and style to match your wedding motif and theme is what makes these gifts unique and memorable to your guests.
(2) DIY wedding favors
Now you can buy DIY wedding favors and these are usually in bulk. So if you have 100 or so guests, it's best to order DIY wedding favors that are complete- gift item, personalized labels/stickers, box or wrappers, and ribbons. These are not expensive gifts since you are buying in large quantities and from one company only. Small items such as candles, small display items like candle holders, votives, key chains, coasters are the usual choices.
(3) Monogrammed wedding favors
You can order monogrammed wedding favors online and these can be custom-made just for you. As always, it's best to buy in bulk to save money. There is usually an array of gift items from the company's website so just browse and pick the best item that your guests can take away. Cocktail mixers, matchbook barrels, coasters, paper weights are useful and practical items that you can give to your guests that bear your monogrammed initials.
(4) Eco friendly wedding favors
It's only appropriate to use eco friendly wedding favors since there have been numerous causes and news articles that are sprouting regarding the protection and conservation of the environment/ecosystem. It is a good way for you to help and spread awareness to your guests by giving them gift items that are practical, inexpensive and eco friendly. You can choose from an array of items that are made from natural materials such as palm leaves, bamboo, organic materials, recycled paper and many others. You may find online stores that sell these items if you cannot find them offline. Besides, it's easier and efficient to buy online.
(5) Personalized audio CD's of your favorite music
Many couples are still giving away personalized music/audio CD's. If you plan to give away this wedding favor, make sure that the music will suit both young and old. Throw in some jazz, rock, pop, RnB and ballads to meet the varying preferences of your guests.
(6) Something sweet
Candies and chocolates are two of the safest wedding favors that you can give to guests. You will find online and offline sellers who take made to order chocolate candies and a variety of sweets just for any occasion. Cup cakes which are individually boxed are also popular and these are great if you do want your guests to take home a piece of cake from your wedding. You can order these both online and offline usually from work at home mom-bakers. And the prices are not as high as those in bake shops.
(7) Made to order clay keepsakes
There are many online store owners who offer made to order keepsakes for all occasions that are made of clay. And these are quite adorable and inexpensive. You can order a customized design or choose from the designer-owner's collection. Price may vary but the cheapest you can get is less than a dollar.
Wedding favors are important no matter how mundane or cheap they are. Your guests will appreciate your thoughtfulness especially if they find out that you took time in selecting the items just for them.
About the Author
Harrison Fray is has a lifelong passion with weddings and relationship matters. He can help you decide on the best bridesmaid gifts cheaply and with classic style. Harrison also can help on picking the right bridal party gifts. Stop by Go Wedding Gifts to see what Harrison recommends.
