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Giveaway-Macramé at Home: Add Boho-Chic Charm to Every Room

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Giveaway-Macramé at Home: Add Boho-Chic Charm to Every Room with 20 Projects for Stunning Plant Hangers, Wall Art, Pillows and More

Leave a comment in today’s post by July 3, 2018 and you are in the running for this super pretty book.

Open to U. S. residents only please.

Handmade Woven Art for Beginners & Beyond

Indulge your macramé obsession the fun way?by making it yourself! Macramé artist and teacher Natalie Ranae will guide you step by step to create stunning designer art pieces to adorn any space with boho vibes. From contemporary plant hangers to elegant wall hangings to practical home accents such as pillows, rugs and floor poufs, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to get an impressive result with your very first project.

All of the twenty projects include detailed photos and instructions for every step, and each project features a variation at the end that changes the look, for a total of forty potential designs. Featuring a practical guide to common knots and patterns, no other DIY macramé book offers this much variety and instruction for designer pieces. Natalie provides you the knowledge and skills to recreate her pieces exactly as shown, or confidently branch off with your own design. With such beautiful inspiration at your fingertips, the only limit is your imagination.

 

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Comments

  4. How fabulous this would
    be to win and use to make
    decor for the home!
    Carla from Utah

  7. I was looking at this book in the bookstore recently. It’s full of lots of great ideas!

  17. Hoping to win, cause can’t afford the book now. I just love the hanging plant hangers and all the other Macramé projects.

  18. My in-laws used to do macrame and made us some really cool things. I would love to learn the in’s and out’s of macrame with this book!

  20. This looks like such a fun book! I’d love to have some macrame in my home, do the retro thing. Thanks for the chance to win!

  21. I made macrame in school. I have always wanted to do it since. Thank for the chance to win!

  22. I have always wanted to learn macrame. Thank you for the opportunity to win!

  24. I’m so glad to see macramé making a comeback. Loved it back when, and love it now.

  25. Love macrame’. I made my parents a large owl for their basement wall when I was in high school . It eventually fell apart. I would love to get back into macrame’ and this book would be perfect! Awesome giveaway!

  29. I am looking for a new craft and I think macrame would be very relaxing and fun. Thank you for all you do.

  30. Wow! I have all the supplies to do macramé, but am missing the instructions. Looks like a great book, I will have to buy it if I am not the lucky winner. Thanks for the opportunity!

  31. This comes at the perfect time! I challenge myself with learning new things and this is my next project! Thank you for a great giveaway!!!

  34. I love macrame! I did so much back in “the day” and glad to see it making a comeback. Would love to start up again.

  36. Love how an old craft gets a dusting-off and re-tweaked for another go-round trend. ?

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How to Paint Melamine Furniture

Recently, we received an email from Jenny, one of our readers, asking for some advice on painting melamine furniture. Jenny was looking to refresh an old dresser but wasn’t sure about the right way to tackle the project. Well, we’ve got just the thing! After some digging, we came across a fantastic article on Spraypaint Blog titled How to Recycle and Paint Melamine Furniture, which walks you through the process step-by-step.

Why This Article is Perfect for Jenny (and You!)

This guide is incredibly comprehensive, covering everything you need to know about painting melamine—an often tricky material to work with. Melamine is known for its smooth, glossy surface, which can be tough to paint without the right preparation. But with the tips from this article, you’ll learn how to properly prep your melamine pieces, choose the right paint, and achieve a professional-looking finish.

The article also dives into the importance of sanding and priming the surface to ensure that the paint adheres well. With these steps, Jenny (and anyone else trying this project) can be sure that their painted melamine furniture will not only look great but last for years to come.

Jenny, we hope this article gives you all the info you need to tackle your melamine furniture project! It’s clear from the tutorial that a little prep work goes a long way, and with the right products, even melamine can be transformed into a beautiful, personalized piece.

For anyone else curious about painting melamine, check out the full article on Spraypaint Blog for all the tips and techniques: How to Recycle and Paint Melamine Furniture. Happy painting!

My Tips for Painting Melamine Furniture

Hey Jenny (and anyone else planning a melamine project), here are my top tips to help you get the best results when painting melamine furniture:

Prep is Key
Clean the surface well, then lightly sand it with fine-grit sandpaper to give the primer something to grip onto. Trust me, it makes a big difference!

Prime Like a Pro
Don’t skip the primer! Use a bonding primer that’s made for glossy surfaces or melamine. It’ll make sure your paint sticks and lasts.

Pick the Right Paint
Go for a good enamel or acrylic paint. I use a foam roller for a smooth finish—no brushstrokes! Apply a few thin coats, letting each one dry in between.

Topcoat for Durability
Once the paint’s dry, apply a protective topcoat (polyurethane or polycrylic) to help it stay scratch-free.

Give It Time
Let the paint cure for at least 48 hours before using the furniture—longer is even better! It’ll help the finish hold up over time.

Get Creative
Don’t be afraid to try fun colors or finishes! Melamine is perfect for getting a bit adventurous.