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Freedom to Faux |
freetofaux.com |
Simple Decorating Solutions for Your Home or Apartment Tired of cookie cutter homes and apartments with the same old bland formica countertops, boring bathrooms and dull fireplaces? Do your kitchen cabinets depress you? Then I'm glad you found me. Because you have the freedom to faux! |
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You don't have to be a creative genius or an artist to do these things because I give you the step by step instructions on how to do it. Fauxing is fun and exciting. And once you have the know how, you can start seeing the possibilities in your own home. |
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Contact Paper 101 |
Only $6.99 |
Using the simplest tools in the world, a pair of scissors and a roll of contact paper for instance, you can imitate or even create some of the most amazing looks you've ever seen. |
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Faux - origin, french - pronounciation: \fo\ as in "foe" |
definition: imitation <faux marble> |
From butterflies to diamonds, cabinets to mirrors to walls, you'll be able to do it all. And your friends will compliment you on how beautiful and reflective of your style your rooms are. Also, whenever you want a new look, removal is easy and usually just takes a few minutes. |
Traditional fauxing is done with paint, paintbrushes, plaster, and special tools. You paint and repaint and it's a fairly messy and time-consuming process. Plus, in order to undo it, you have to buy even more paint and then re-paint the same area. Which equals more time and more mess to clean up afterwards. Whew! |
Now don't get me wrong, painting is an excellent way to be creative on a budget. I even have a project in my e-book that uses paint. But now there's an even easier less costly way... |
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Contact Paper Websites |
Note: These sites appear to have a large variety of contact products but there are many sites out there with a good selection, including auction sites. |
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The benefits of Contact Paper fauxing: 1. It's cheap - Tools needed: Contact paper, Scissors, A Design 2. Can do it in less than a day (usually much less) 3. Your friends will be impressed. 4. There's nothing to spill so no messy cleanup. 5. It's easy to do and removal is quick. 6. It can last for years or you can remove it anytime you want a different look. 7. You receive a continual (and tremendous) sense of accomplishment from transforming ordinary surfaces into show pieces! 8. Your home will look so much better with marble countertops, fireplaces, frosted glass images and more! |