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@nancywalker7302 19 күн бұрын
How do you know how many pieces you need?
@awardofherown 19 күн бұрын
It does take a bit of trial and error and experimenting, it also depends on the size of the ornament. The larger the ornament, the more pieces you need. The smaller, the less you need. When I was making these, I started with about 20 and then tested to see if when I pulled them together what it looked like. If it was stretching far too much and looked like it was straining, I would add more pieces (usually by 5's) until it no longer strained and went together easily. I kept count the entire time so that once I knew the correct amount, I wrote it down for that specific template so that I could make more. I hope this helps. 😍
@larscloot2196 Ай бұрын
I love the aesthetic, and the beeswax candles are really gorgeous! My safety thought is that the stockings would be better placed hanging off the side wall than from the candle holder, because this is a fire hazard that is not worth a cute vibe.
@awardofherown Ай бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion.
@patriayvida6850 Ай бұрын
So pretty. I love that shade of red. ❤❤❤
@awardofherown Ай бұрын
Thank you! I was nervous at first, but it all worked out in the end. Phew. 😊
@lyndioli Ай бұрын
Beautiful! And beautifully made!❣️
@awardofherown Ай бұрын
Thank you so much! I'm glad you like them. ❤️
@YouGotServed80 Ай бұрын
Check the fuse at and also check the bulb with the red tip it may meed to ge changed.
@awardofherown Ай бұрын
Thank you for the suggestions. We definitely did all the normal things, and they still didn't work. ❤️
@bettyjohnson6995 Ай бұрын
Love Holiday decorating it’s the best 🥰
@awardofherown Ай бұрын
Yes it is! My favorite for sure ❤️
@ams4179 Ай бұрын
These are gorgeous!! I just added the red paper to my cart! ❤
@awardofherown Ай бұрын
That's great! I would love to see when you've made some. Yay! ❤️
@bettyr2065 2 ай бұрын
Do you have to rinse them first?
@awardofherown 2 ай бұрын
Nope, you sure don't. 😊🥰
@uppbeat 3 ай бұрын
Love a bit of fall decor!
@awardofherown 3 ай бұрын
Same! 🥰
@kimakins6213 3 ай бұрын
Sooo..this was beautiful and you seem to have a great eye for design. However you may wish to redo this clip and repost it. For a moment all I could focus on was your nipples on full display through your shirt.
@sunitac2397 3 ай бұрын
Yeah! You're back. 😊 It's great to see you again. I loved your haul. Lots of great finds. That old pitcher is really cool. I know the feeling of finding something at a thrift store and making a bee line straight to it. So fun. I also really liked the candelabra that you want to use for fall decor and/or Halloween. Really unique look and just very elegant as well. Anywho, take your time and ease back into the groove of KZbin. I'm glad you like doing it. I am so excited to see what you do with your home. You have a great eye and great style. I know you'll find your groove. You have awesome things to share! Believe in yourself.
@awardofherown 3 ай бұрын
OMG! Thank you! 😄 I'm so glad that you stuck around in my absence. I absolutely love your comments. They make my day. You are the sweetest.
@leochavez7184 3 ай бұрын
Great stuff
@awardofherown 3 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊
@sunitac2397 6 ай бұрын
Everything looks fresh and beautiful. You have a wonderful sense of style and form. I sure hope you'll be making more videos.
@awardofherown 5 ай бұрын
Thank you, I will be. I had to take a break for unexpected personal reasons but will definitely be coming back very soon. Thank you for your kind words.
@sunitac2397 4 ай бұрын
@@awardofherown That's great news! Take care of yourself and I'll be patiently waiting. :)
@awardofherown 3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the support! New video uploading tomorrow. 🥰
@sarahprosecco 9 ай бұрын
Watching with subtitles because the sound is quite low when you're speaking. Room turned out great 👍
@awardofherown 9 ай бұрын
Thank you, and yes, I agree the sound was so low. I didn't notice that until after uploading everything. I'm trying to work on making sure that's not an issue for future videos. Thank you so much for the feedback. 😊
@sarahprosecco 9 ай бұрын
@@awardofherown just teething problems ;)
@sunitac2397 9 ай бұрын
Oh boy. That is a difficult decision. I really like both of the layouts you are thinking about. But if I had to choose, I think I lean toward the one box instead of two. I guess it just looks cleaner to my eye. A little more restful, but still giving you some elegant texture. However, I am sure if you went with two boxes, it would still look amazing. It just depends how much texture you want to add. As for the size of the moulding, I would lean towards a little bit narrower for the boxes in comparison to the top horizontal piece. I think that is a better visual balance. I love your idea for adding another piece of moulding onto your baseboards. That will finish them off perfectly. By the way, the wall /trim color you chose is so nice. It's sophisticated and restful and beautiful.
@awardofherown 9 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for giving me your feedback. The hubs and I have had lots of discussions around both layouts and the trims we would use. I can't wait to share what we've decided for layout. Now, let's just hope that I can get the math right, lol. And yes, we love the color we choose! We get compliments all the time from family and friends. Thank you! 🥰
@BrandyHarper 9 ай бұрын
Do they sell the molding that matches the curved piece?
@awardofherown 9 ай бұрын
You know I'm not sure. I'll totally look into that when we go to the hardware store. Great idea thank you 😊
@shannonwilliams1299 9 ай бұрын
You should consider cove molding for the baseboards
@awardofherown 9 ай бұрын
Oh, I love that idea. I'll grab us a piece of that for comparison and see what we like best. Thank you so much.
@desiderata333 9 ай бұрын
This was awesome! I just had my hallways painted and I want to do something with them. Gosh I am not too great at math and angles either so this is such a huge help! Thank you for the inspiration. I cannot wait to see how your project comes out! Your hallway is already so nice and you are beautiful too! Just liked and subscribed and I look forward to learning more. Thanks sis!
@awardofherown 9 ай бұрын
Aww, thank you for the kind words! 🥰 I'm so glad you found this helpful. I'm so excited for it to move forward and come together more. Welcome to the fam! I'd love to see your hall when it's done too. 😄
@lifesaver5384 10 ай бұрын
I have been doing interior design as a side job for over 40 years. I watch lots of different channels and I can see that you are developing an original style. Not everyone can do this. I look forward to seeing your newest ideas.
@awardofherown 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for your kind words. Welcome to the channel. 🥰
@064511 10 ай бұрын
your homemade toys are so inspiring and special!!
@awardofherown 10 ай бұрын
That is so kind, thank you 😊. I truly do love to make them.
@064511 10 ай бұрын
I saw 1 like and fainted. This is literally the sweetest gift ever. new here...loving your content!
@awardofherown 10 ай бұрын
Welcome! 👋 thank you so much! She loved the gift and plays with it all the time. I'm so glad you enjoyed the video.
@064511 10 ай бұрын
Best haul I've seen!! love your thrift finds!
@awardofherown 10 ай бұрын
Aww thank you so much! I'm so glad you enjoyed it. 🥰
@brendabrooks9699 10 ай бұрын
love all the stuff and yeah and the stickers is so annoying and they seem to always put them right in front of the item instead of on bottom. Also, can’t stand the staples that are so hard to get off of the clothing. I loved everything you have.
@awardofherown 10 ай бұрын
Ugh yes! Drives me a little crazy. I just think there could be a better way. Because I end up having to use stuff like goo gone to get stickiness off...lol And Thank you I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
@bettyjolin638 10 ай бұрын
Wow, what beautiful items.
@awardofherown 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@homewithmsbetty 10 ай бұрын
Love your thrifty haul!!!
@awardofherown 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much
@sunitac2397 10 ай бұрын
You have some fabulous ideas! I really love the window seat idea. I want to put one in my dining room, but I need to convince my hubby about that one. My favorite idea is for the under the stairs closet and pull out drawer "closets". That blew my mind. I have never seen that before and it's ingenious! So very cool! Not to mention the Tadelakt painted shower. This is another thing you have introduced me to. I just looked up some information on it and I am intrigued and want to learn more. Thanks again for sharing your fun ideas. I am excited for your basement transformation.
@awardofherown 10 ай бұрын
Aww, thank you so much! I'm glad you like some of the ideas we're hoping to incorporate. I do like a window seat, especially if it's comfy... what a nice spot to just daydream and look out at the scenery... especially if there's a good view. I'm so excited about under the stairs, too 🤗 the hardest part will be actually deciding exactly how we want to do all the pieces. There are so many good options. Tadelakt Plaster is sooo cool, I agree. I do hope we can source some... I've not had much luck finding many places that sell it... but I haven't honestly tried that hard yet, either. Microcement is another great option if I can't find that, and it has a very similar look to it as well as being waterproof. Thanks again for your lovely comments. I'm so excited to get going on the basement, too
@thetealpumpkin 10 ай бұрын
Hi there! I just found you and love your channel! You found some beautiful things! I just subscribed! ❤
@awardofherown 10 ай бұрын
Hello, thank you for subscribing and for your support. I'm so glad you like my channel and my thrift finds. Welcome! 😁
@lindastuckey3131 10 ай бұрын
Very pretty!!!
@awardofherown 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! 😊
@christianavagiakakou2851 10 ай бұрын
❤😊😍🤩
@jetlagen 10 ай бұрын
Hello, new subscriber from France. Love your style and aesthetic. The sound quality was perfect.
@awardofherown 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much and thanks for the feedback. I really want to get the sound right.
@gloriaharry5867 11 ай бұрын
very nice finds! enjoyed you sharing
@awardofherown 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. I'm glad you enjoyed the video 🥰
@donnaroscoe7719 11 ай бұрын
Nice haul ❤ The toys you made are amazing ❤
@awardofherown 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🥰
@sunitac2397 11 ай бұрын
The cute table you made turned out great. Also, I like your decision to paint the door the same color as the walls. I think that was a good idea. I do have a question about skim-coating. When you sealed in the joint compound, did it feel like it would be really durable? Like it wouldn't chip off easily or scratch easily?
@awardofherown 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much. The sealer is more to seal in the joint compound. If left unsealed it is pretty porous and any paint that you place on top will get soaked up by the joint compound. Having the sealer/primer over it before you paint will really help in a better quality paint finish and truer paint color. As far as chipping or scratching, what I have encountered is that it is very similar to most drywall finishes in regards to that, if a piece of furniture bumps it, it could get a ding in it, if that makes sense that will need patching. It doesn't prevent damage...unfortunately...i wish. I hope that answered your question. Let me know if you have any more...happy to help.
@sunitac2397 11 ай бұрын
@@awardofherown Yes, thank you! That does help quite a bit. When you showed the chalkiness of the dry joint compound, it made me wonder about that. It sounds like it does a pretty good job. In all of your research, did you come across anyone using any other product besides joint compound for skim-coating? For my project, I want to add decorative molding of some kind in a few rooms and I know that people sometimes put flat paneling down first and then the molding, but that really adds to the cost. But with skim-coating, the cost should be significantly less. (Although, lots more work.) Luckily, our texture isn't too significant. I might be able to only need 2 coats. I used to live in a 1930's house with plaster walls and I just loved the smooth flat texture of them. I may eventually do all of my walls. We'll see how I do with one room and see how that goes. Thanks again.
@awardofherown 11 ай бұрын
I did not come across a different product that you could use for skim coating actually. The all purpose joint compound was pretty consistent throughout all my research. I am planning on moulding also and I feel that having a smooth texture just looks better, cleaner and more professional. It is a lot of work that is true...but not too bad though if that kind of stuff doesn't bother you. Oooooo I love plaster walls! Hopefully that helps a bit.
@sunitac2397 11 ай бұрын
Okay. Good to know. Thanks so much for taking the time to answer my questions. I am so excited that you are planning on adding wall moulding also. How fun. There are so many amazing ideas out there to really make a dramatic difference in a room. Yes, I loved the plaster walls we had, but the down side was that the outside walls of this house had no real insulation. It was called brick-on-brick and the insulation was a gap of air between two layers of brick. Then the inside wall was layered with lath and plaster. Just crazy. But the house did have lots of charm.
@awardofherown 10 ай бұрын
Of course 🥰... I'm happy to chat and help. I agree there are lots of cool things you can do to add that extra touch of detail to a design. That does sound like it could have been a challenge to deal with, and I'm sure it had lots of charm. Hopefully, the new owners kept a lot of that.
@sunitac2397 11 ай бұрын
This great information. Thank you so much for this first video on skim-coating. A whole world has opened up to me. I have several projects in my home that I want to try this with and its going to save me so much money. Also, thanks for sharing how long it takes and tips that you have learned along the way. Excited to watch the next video on this.
@awardofherown 11 ай бұрын
I am so glad that you liked the video and got some great info from it. I would love to hear about your projects for sure...so fun! And you're welcome. I really struggled finding anyone sharing some of the things that I came across. Glad I could help.
@sunitac2397 11 ай бұрын
Really fun treasures you found, Amber! I especially love the cute mirror. I have never seen one like that before That Pier One bowl is awesome and I love those kids books. They look really fun. Thrifting is the best. Oh, and the garlic keeper was really cool too. I will add that to my list to find for myself. So yes, please do more thrift haul videos.
@awardofherown 11 ай бұрын
Ahh I know right, that mirror is so fantastic...LOL thank you. I agree thrifting is the best. I will totally do more of these videos. I was actually nervous it was way to long...LOL so maybe a smaller one next time.
@sunitac2397 11 ай бұрын
Hi there. I recently found you here on KZbin and I am excited for you to grow your channel and provide lots of different kinds of content. You asked if we would like to see gardening videos and I for one would love to see those. Also, I think your light fixture in the hallway is pretty cute already. I can't wait for you to find the perfect kit for it and make it what you want. I had never heard of skim coating and now I want to learn all about it. Thanks for sharing your talents with us. Have a great day!
@awardofherown 11 ай бұрын
Hello. First I just want to say thank you for all your kind words. That truly means so much to me. I will be starting all my seeds within the next week for sure, I am a little behind on those, and I would love to share what we are going to be growing and how I do that. Finding the right kit is certainly proving to be a challenge, but I am not giving up...LOL. I am glad that I could give some helpful info on skim coating and introduce it to you. I am no expert...far from it, but I love to learn and am looking forward to growing those skills. You made my day and I appreciate you. Have a wonderful day!
@sunitac2397 11 ай бұрын
@@awardofherown Yay! I am so glad to have made your day. Yes, don't give up on the light kit. It's out there somewhere. :) I have done a bit of gardening in different places I've lived, but nothing too significant and it's been a few years since I have. We recently bought a house that has a fairly good place to grow some things and I'd like to at least grow a handful of veggies this year and ease myself back into it. So, I'll be watching to see what you have in store and hopefully get some ideas for my garden. Have a fabulous day!
@C1975-t7p 11 ай бұрын
Loved your finds. For that wall candle sconce- you could get some rub n buff in the antique brass and see how it ages- I mean worse case you could still paint it all black later. Then enjoy it in the brass for a while.
@awardofherown 11 ай бұрын
Good point. Yeah I have the rub n buff, so I'll try that first. Thank you, great idea.
@rebekahschroeder7949 11 ай бұрын
I like where it is going and the music selection for this was 👌🏻.
@awardofherown 11 ай бұрын
Thank you so much ❤
@homewithlynette2840 11 ай бұрын
Beautiful finds , yes do more , amazing finds
@awardofherown 11 ай бұрын
LOL, you don't have to tell me twice! And Thank you so much.
@girlvsblender7071 11 ай бұрын
Nice haul
@awardofherown 11 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🤗
@CrystalJohnson-ri8qf 11 ай бұрын
Baby’s breath and hydrangea. 🥹
@awardofherown 11 ай бұрын
Oh I love that idea too! I'm obsessed with hydrangeas.
@CrystalJohnson-ri8qf 11 ай бұрын
Me too. 😊
@___inno___ 11 ай бұрын
you could do a cherry blossom branch- they usually bloom out in spring so it would be tied to the season and it also would be a nice pop of colour too 😊
@awardofherown 11 ай бұрын
What a good idea. I'll have to look into where I could get some stems. Thank you
@stacybrown811 11 ай бұрын
You just gave me an idea
@awardofherown 11 ай бұрын
Oh yeah? What is that?
@stacybrown811 11 ай бұрын
@@awardofherown I'm using small amounts of Mudd, and working in smaller sections. That stops me from having so many lines. I'm just learning 😁
@awardofherown 11 ай бұрын
@stacybrown811 that's fantastic. Yeah, the smoother I got everything, the easier it was for the sanding step for sure.
@stacybrown811 11 ай бұрын
Thanks 👍🏾
@theo-avl Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the info. I am in the middle of my first time skim coating my kitchen. It certainly won't be only two coats. I am far from making it look easy like the pros on KZbin.
@awardofherown Жыл бұрын
@theo-avl no problem. I'm glad you found some of it helpful. I'm far from that as well, but I'm excited to keep learning something new each time I skim coat. I'm planning on doing it throughout the entire house. Good luck with your project.
@RinaLeiva-i6w Жыл бұрын
I am going to try to do this special gift for my grandaugther
@awardofherown Жыл бұрын
Aww, I love that! I would love to see it when you're done. I'm already trying to plan adding more little things to this gift lol...I have a problem.
@RinaLeiva-i6w Жыл бұрын
KZbin are so talented
@awardofherown Жыл бұрын
❤️ thank you very much.
@blancaalvarado2738 Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for sharing your video. I’ve been wanting to do this in my exterior walls.
@awardofherown Жыл бұрын
Of course! It truly was easy despite my difficulties (that I caused myself, lol). There were other things I had struggled with that I didn't share in the video so that the video wasn't too long, so the best advice I could give is, do the prep work. Make sure you have all the supplies you need (multiple rollers, a bag in the vacuum lol). Just jump in and go for it. Let me know how it goes. 😁