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You're so welcome! These are all definitely some of my favorite things as well.

I always find it so hilarious when men come onto women's DIY projects and offer "helpful" advice with an undertone of condescension and arrogance. I cannot imagine how a roller would give you nearly the same pristine results. But, I'm glad it worked out for you!

You know what's funny is I actually HAVE carbon paper hahaha... maybe I'm just a sucker for punishment.

Thank you! God bless!

Aw thank you! You're welcome!

@@mereanamaika4674 thank you!

@@sirnoisy you're welcome! I hope you love it. I've done it in two rooms and love it in both still.

It actually came off pretty easily, it was just wet and goopy. It was definitely still 'wet', but I let it set a bit so it didn't just fall apart.

I would say to paint them a reddish brown and then sponge in some other colors like darker brown. I didn't actually do this, but did consider it!

I did not sand it. This particular type of subfloor is similar to particle board, it is a bunch of wood pieces glued together. Sanding it would have created more damage. Because there is glue in the floor itself, you have to use a special primer. Yes, there was carpet prior that was taken out beforehand. Not all sub-flooring will be the same, I know when we built houses in Hawaii we used actual plywood. So another person's situation may require different steps.

It does have an expensive look for very little investment! I still love them and they still hang in my hallway.

Thank you so much! Adventuring out is a big part of the best kinds of childhoods. I had similar experiences as a child, too.

Thanks for watching!

Thank you!

Thank you!

@@jenowens9481 thank you! And you're welcome!

Thank you so very much!

I don't think it has to be done with hot water. I think the cold water will work just as well. Good luck with your project!

@@Crxwbrxxn thanks for that! I tend to think exactly like this so I'm really glad it's helpful to you. I'm still on my journey towards homesteading as well!

You're welcome! That sounds very cool!

You could! It would be the same ratios, it will just end up with a more caramel-type taste due to the molasses in the brown sugar. I bet it will taste very rich and deep. You should try it! Report back!

GREAT MINDS! lol That's so awesome. I still absolutely LOVE it. It's been up for a year now and the wall in my girls' room has held up just as well. How funny we also chose the same paint color!

@@racheljohnson4274 thank you 😍

@@cookiemonster6401 good ideas!

Thank you so much!

Sure! Send them my way, go ahead and email me info@capturingwonderland.com and I'll see what I can come up with. I have actually found "crowns" at flea markets all by themselves at times, but you could also make your own fairly easily with a jigsaw which is way easier than a table saw. I actually made a crown for a piece of furniture in another video, if you want to see how I did it! th-cam.com/video/FE72QMgd8OU/w-d-xo.htmlsi=UbAKR1GRhwnkeX-q

So far, pretty good! There are only a few places where some of the paint has come up, but that's because boys are kind of rough I think and drag stuff along the floor. ha

Good idea! I didn't think of it at the time, but probably really beneficial!

Thank you so much!

Nope, it shouldn't! The mirror front is just glass. I was definitely not particularly careful when applying the stripper and I had zero issues.

So sorry, I've had to do a lot of updating recently and for some reason had some issues with the hosting. It should be fixed now! If not feel free to email me at info@capturingwonderland.com. Here's the link for quick access, capturingwonderland.com/alice-in-wonderland-playing-card-garland/

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Thanks so much! I'm so glad I could be helpful. I personally love all of these things haha... it's hard to choose which ones to use and where, too many choices. <3 Good luck on your decorating journey!

Yes! I do. capturingwonderland.com/sleepy-hollow-sign/ Right here in this blog post.

@@CapturingWonderland thank you so much! This sign is incredible

@@ginabean317 Thank you! It was so much fun to make and those are the best projects when you had fun and they actually turn out looking good haha!

Thank you so much! They looked really cool.

That's definitely one way to do it! I feel like using a paint sprayer would still be the easiest if I could ever get over the fear of using one lol.

Thank you so much! This was by FAR my favorite Halloween theme!

I think that probably depends on if the glue used was water soluble or not! It isn't a LOT of liquid, but I couldn't say for sure unfortunately! The only thing I could say was it didn't seem to affect these joints at all, not even the original stripping I did to this piece with oven cleaner and a hose. And I am betting this dresser's joints were put together with wood glue which is usually water soluble. You should also be wary if your guitar's wood is laminated or solid.

@@CapturingWonderland thank you,that's given me food for thought.take care x

@@sharonlee4773 You're welcome! Good luck with your project!

@@CapturingWonderland many thanks, have a blessed weekend

Thank you so much!

You know, thank you, I do think I prefer the aged brass look to the brand new brass look!

I am not a professional so I don't really feel comfortable giving you advice on that except that I know many professionals, my brother included who has worked on million dollar homes, uses MDF for trim work and swears by it.

Thank you very much! I was very proud of this piece, still love it.

Not really sure what any of that comment means lol. I had zero trim above or below or around my windows before this process. So it went from no trim to trim.

You're welcome!

@@CapturingWonderland Your demonstrations & methods are crystal clear - Smashing 😊 Made a batch of vanilla extract as per your instructions in early February this year, using grain alcohol I’d ordered from Scotland in January (plus distilled water)- really scary abv 😮 it’s doing it’s thing on a specially designated shelf in my garden shed, I intend resisting temptation, leaving it to melch for as long as possible … I have some grain hooch left over plus x 5 madagascan pods , so definitely concocting your vanilla syrup recipe next 😋 Thank you so much for the tips - much appreciated 🕊

@@MsJellyEggs You're so welcome! I am using my vanilla with grain alcohol batch right now and I can tell you it's the absolute best. My batch using spiced rum is almost due as well and I'm super excited to get to try it this holiday season in baking! Good luck with your vanilla experiments!

Good idea! I don't know why I didn't consider that. I have quite a few old bottles, but alas none of them really had their corks left in them that I recall. But I would definitely do that in the future! Thank you so much!

Very true! I only have one in my area, however, and it isn't close. But it's a great option!

I have learned this as well. Thank you!

Just did that scratch test on what I thought was a solid brass lamp only to see silver shining through. I thought I had scored good, dang it!

@@rhondashotwell7358 you do have to be so careful! most of them were made like this not to fool people but to not waste brass i guess and imitation brass was accepted. i have also been fooled! i did the scratch test which was not deep enough and only scratched into the brass plating. only when i was removing the cast shade did i see the silver pot metal inside. threw it all away, cant stand that soft material that goes grey almost instantly!

@@ronitsingh85 Thanks! Mine is a nice burnished looking brass, and I know it's vintage by the plug, also it's very heavy. I took the bottom off, and did the scratch test inside. I do like the shape, and will have the cord and wiring replaced, and find a suitable lamp shade for it. Had I known it wasn't brass I probably wouldn't have purchased it, but as it is I only spent $14.99 for it at Salvation Army. Now I need to find out what type of metal it is so I can clean it properly, and make it look nicer. I think I will call some place local, and see if I can take it somewhere to find out what it is, and what can be done.

@@rhondashotwell7358 right, good to play it safe but most likely its pot metal, - an alloy of zinc, tin and lead. if it had iron in it, it would be magnetic. I cant stand this alloy, no matter how good the design is. It was and still is the alloy to use because it has a low melting point and most important, it casts very accurately! the price you paid was not too bad. See what can be done about. I got a bankers lamp with the green shade for $8, it looked modern but I was sure all the shiny brass looking bits was brass, did not care if portion of it was not, turns out every bit on it is brass!!! and its modern, maybe from the 70s or 80s? but not vintage like from the 40s or 50s. although someone on FB had a nice vintage one for $10!! too far from me to go and get it. I love milk glass shades, especially the ones that fully enclose the bulb, you get a nice white or warm white glow from it, looks so nice and magical. I also collect the vintage light sockets and switches, bakerlite material makes them shiny and most are art deco and ornate. I know reproductions are made but I have found the real deal so I am ok for now. braided twisted cable look super nice on these old lamps. and like you said, by your study table, bedside, shelf, anywhere, these add and enhance the beauty while being functional.

You can, but you want to make sure they aren't really heavy or reinforce the little screw eyes with something like e-6000 so they don't fall off the wall.