General Discussion & Chat: Best/Worse/What did I learnt today...visit with friends #88, 1 by Bettypauze

Bettypauze wrote:
Judy, there was no need, don't be rushing out anywhere..normal day, just like any other..already had my special one last year...you have no idea how often I take out that binder and sit and read and enjoy...

Liz anytime you want to make one just say the word and I'll lead you through it..simple straight lines is best to start with so I can show you easy patterns to do so...

Roll of linoleum at Home Depot which I believe is 6X8' is about $30.00 what you want to do is pick one that doesn't have a hard surface to it..the one that looks as though it has several layers of varnish..you want the softer one so that it won't roll at the edges when put it down..also Judy I pick a roll that there are block or lines in it, that way when I measure and want to cut, I simply follow a line..remember, if you've a big area you want to do for under your table you could use the entire 6x8" piece or if it is smaller ones you can cut it up and have several...

So funny, I've about 2 or 3 blocked in already, know where they are? under the rug matt in my living room..looked all over, couldn't find them, then when Sailor was sick the other day and I had to clean a corner of the rug I lifted it and lo and behold there they all were...lol

The nicest part about doing them is you choose complimentary colors and styles which best suits your decor...

Go for it girl...I'll help, honest, I know you've heard me say it before, but have I even led you astray? honest? on a scale of 1 to 10 this project is a 3..how's that...

This one has been on back porch for 2 years, although covered it has had rain on it from time to time..