Comments on: DIY Disasters & A Magnetic Wall

By: Erin

Erin — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 20:37:42 +0000

Ahhh, magnetic paint. I used the roll-on stuff, and it took an extra can or two then expected. Over that is chalk paint.

I use it to write on the kid's school schedules and hang up the school calenders.

In the middle of the project I was second guessing myself. Since then we have appreciated it, though I would complete it differently. But, like I said it took several cans of magnetic paint, plus chalk paint. We will be enjoying it for a very long time.

By: Young Wife

Young Wife — Sat, 27 Jun 2009 10:35:41 +0000

My husband is a computer programmer so for his home office artwork, I tried to paint some circuitry on a canvas. The first step, covering the canvas in a gorgeous blue went well. But I learned it's really hard to make perfect squares and lines with black paint and a paint brush.

By: Keeslermom

Keeslermom — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 22:25:39 +0000

I got the good deal on magnetic paint too, only mine the kind that rolls on. HORRIBLE! Like paint mixed with sand! Like the bottom of a pool? Every time I brushed my hand against it I got scraped knuckles! So….I covered it up with metal just like yours. Now we need to get the house ready to sell, and hubby wants to remove the metal, but we can't because it's hiding the paint!!!

By: grannyann

grannyann — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 18:58:07 +0000

That's ok, we all have days like that. As long as you don't do the same thing twice. Have a great weekend.

By: Mrs. Querido

Mrs. Querido — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:28:23 +0000

It wasn't exactly a disaster, but it was almost worth crying over…

I had decided to make a duvet cover for our bed. I found this awesome fabric HALF OFF at JoAnn's. It is beautiful (you can see pics of it on my blog if you want to) but VERY NOISY..not exactly something you want to sleep under. I had no idea what I was going to do. So I let it sit in my linen closet for about a month and half, where it taunted me. Then I decided to make curtains out of it! They look awesome and expensive and are exactly what I have been wanting for our bedroom

By: Peterson Family

Peterson Family — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:47:48 +0000

Recently I decided to paint the walls of our screened porch. My husband came out to help with the parts I couldn't reach and pointed out that I was using my indoor paint instead of the outdoor. Ooops. It looks good though! Now for how long, who knows?

By: Just Us

Just Us — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:45:05 +0000

thank u from me also, it's nice to know that there are others out there whose projects don't always go according to plan.

if i had a dime for everytime i messed up… well, let's just say i could pay a professional to do it right the first time

By: bridget {bake at 350}

bridget {bake at 350} — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:06:27 +0000

I love that bright pink border!

We can a can of that roll-on paint in our garage. I've been hanging onto it for 3 years, too afraid to use it. Now I'm REALLY afraid!

By: Monica

Monica — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:02:57 +0000

Thanks for your honesty. I must admit I usually have more screw ups than success.

By: Empty Nest Full Life

Empty Nest Full Life — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 07:46:07 +0000

I know she is enjoying those, and I usually yell for my husband when I create such disasters. He is very good at helping me get out of a mess. Jackie