tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post5172227421798264600..comments2023-10-10T04:20:19.314-05:00Comments on Mrs. Blandings: DIY HellMrs. Blandingshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16347927058318098383noreply@blogger.comBlogger36125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-77404834461140676702011-12-19T10:54:09.002-06:002011-12-19T10:54:09.002-06:00Great project- can't wait to see the results! ...Great project- can't wait to see the results! Just about to start coercing Jennings to help with a similar mathematical odyssey on my foyer floor. Your bravery fortifies my resolve.Virginia Country Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17291355605808113627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-25882040660093552952011-12-16T02:25:02.090-06:002011-12-16T02:25:02.090-06:00This post cracked me up. Well at least you can sti...This post cracked me up. Well at least you can still laugh about it. Well if you get fed up you can always buy one of those huge pink erasers. I`m sure it will look fantastic when you are finished though.<br /><br />:)<br />mikky<br />www.todaloos.commikkyhttp://www.todaloos.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-6791080995095600132011-12-14T08:50:11.629-06:002011-12-14T08:50:11.629-06:00Can't begin to tell you how impressed I am. T...Can't begin to tell you how impressed I am. The corner match alone is inspiring. However just thinking about the math involved is making my head hurt. It is going to be gorgeous.AlwaysMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03203113161403210545noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-70248192868088688992011-12-13T22:37:19.752-06:002011-12-13T22:37:19.752-06:00I love the size of diamond you choose. It looks f...I love the size of diamond you choose. It looks fantastic. You didn't mention what you were going to do with the wall. Leave it? Paint it? Very lovely!! You inspire us all! MerandaMerandahttp://www.theswedishfurniture.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-45291548157610264892011-12-12T12:41:49.860-06:002011-12-12T12:41:49.860-06:00I have had this same problem—math, math and more m...I have had this same problem—math, math and more math...but the results were just beautiful. So worth the time.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-49245289126029025932011-12-12T08:08:01.545-06:002011-12-12T08:08:01.545-06:00It will be worth it - it's beautiful. So stran...It will be worth it - it's beautiful. So strange that I've been designing a cowl necked short sleeved sweater (in pink, natch) with this same pattern. Great, overly ambitious minds...casapinkahttp://www.casapinka.typepad.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-81040753578363787502011-12-12T04:32:39.396-06:002011-12-12T04:32:39.396-06:00So funny, and I have gotten myself into pickles li...So funny, and I have gotten myself into pickles like this too wondering what the heck I was thinking!!!!! However this looks like its coming along beautifully, seriously I think if you "hang in there" you will end up with a gorgeous result and you can beam with pride knowing it was ALL YOU!!!!!!!!The enchanted homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03417949320717832732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-69687331789768318082011-12-10T14:45:48.287-06:002011-12-10T14:45:48.287-06:00Hahaha, you had me really cracking up! I must agre...Hahaha, you had me really cracking up! I must agree it looks like a very meticulous job there, but the end product will look amazing and it would have all been worth it. <br />PS: Stop by, I am having a great Christmas giveaway! <br /><br />BarbaraHAMPTON HOSTESShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14931532680749101980noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-48902815100332683442011-12-10T07:49:51.000-06:002011-12-10T07:49:51.000-06:00Any home project that requires the use of a ruler ...Any home project that requires the use of a ruler frightens me.An Aesthete's Lamenthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09620941811191294750noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-88865600331563469332011-12-10T06:34:38.335-06:002011-12-10T06:34:38.335-06:00Ohhh, now my middled aged eyes, spy the conundrum....Ohhh, now my middled aged eyes, spy the conundrum...the corner, of course! How about a well placed umbrella stand, overflowing with umbrellas, tennis racquets and lax sticks???<br />-linda,nyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-53559248953271681682011-12-10T06:26:41.228-06:002011-12-10T06:26:41.228-06:00It will be the envy of everyone once finished. Si...It will be the envy of everyone once finished. Similar to Jason, I was going to suggest a one inch border top and bottom and in the corners. But that would mess up your perfect pointy diamond tops and bottoms. <br /><br />cherill w<br />adelaide, south australiaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-44103680047371051522011-12-09T22:42:45.897-06:002011-12-09T22:42:45.897-06:0050% Talent
50% Crazy
Would you say this is an accu...50% Talent<br />50% Crazy<br />Would you say this is an accurate portrayal of what's going on here? (Using your newly sharpened mathematical skills...)<br />Bravo! Cheers! I'm thoroughly impressed!<br />JanThe French Tangerinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02833895261490013346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-33984866900243762562011-12-08T13:39:51.911-06:002011-12-08T13:39:51.911-06:00DIY hell, maybe, but COMPLETELY worth it. I once p...DIY hell, maybe, but COMPLETELY worth it. I once painted a checkerboard floor in a closet because I didn't have the gumption to paint the whole room's floor. Wish I had! I'm really enjoying your DIY inspiration/cautionary tales.Amyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03264917273609376351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-90764049160596246322011-12-08T12:46:35.044-06:002011-12-08T12:46:35.044-06:00Jason - I wasn't, but it is an excellent sugge...Jason - I wasn't, but it is an excellent suggestion - thank you. <br /><br />It is the entry and the box is the mail drop. Sadly, my mother somewhat encouraged drawing on walls so I have never learned my lesson. As for wallpaper, yes there is, but not quite this (oddly), and for much more money and not nearly as washable. I think this will be a good long term solution. And, here I stress the word long.<br /><br />Will be checking links to other projects shortly - thanks so much for sharing them.Mrs. Blandingshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06402207636108999627noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-25379877004264108942011-12-08T12:40:23.355-06:002011-12-08T12:40:23.355-06:00I would draw a line down the corner intersection t...I would draw a line down the corner intersection to compensate for the walls not being exactly plumb (but you are probably planning that anyway).<br /><br />JasonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-28952376544231259682011-12-08T11:57:08.745-06:002011-12-08T11:57:08.745-06:00Most break-ups happen right around the holidays, s...Most break-ups happen right around the holidays, so I'm not surprised. I knew you and White Walls wouldn't last. ;)Town and Country Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00842299632895569707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-11964023382663487242011-12-08T11:26:17.448-06:002011-12-08T11:26:17.448-06:00it looks great! I thought it was in a bathroom. th...it looks great! I thought it was in a bathroom. this is HUGE. You realize, doing this before xmas means you're trying to distract yourself from reality. There are simpler ways, that don't include math....like wine.72 and sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18244030255190856553noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-87128218074279702272011-12-08T11:24:44.037-06:002011-12-08T11:24:44.037-06:00oh my -you are so ambitious!!! That looks like a n...oh my -you are so ambitious!!! That looks like a nightmare but will be SO COOL.ArchitectDesign™https://www.blogger.com/profile/01481754380363676771noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-39616749185026867352011-12-08T10:49:54.896-06:002011-12-08T10:49:54.896-06:00Oh the pattern looks divine! you are so undaunted....Oh the pattern looks divine! you are so undaunted. Can't wait to see finished product. Great Job. xxpeggybraswelldesign.compeggy braswellhttp://peggybraswelldesign.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-16052537529030899622011-12-08T09:43:22.738-06:002011-12-08T09:43:22.738-06:00Hi! You are very brave doing this now - right bef...Hi! You are very brave doing this now - right before Christmas. Sounds like something I would do - and did. 3 years ago I did my entryway with larger harlequin diamonds (which made it easier for me). I started with creating a large diamond on brown craft paper first and I made about 4 or 5 before I got the right size (I wanted 4 equal sized diamonds vertically). After I got that measurement right - the rest was a little easier. I made my life more difficult by doing alternating diamonds in Venetian Plaster and LusterStone Plaster. More work - but it came out beautifully. You can see a recent blogpost I did on Venetian Plaster - and see my entryway - if you visit my blog. Good Luck!!!<br /><br />LindaLinda Leyblehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03345437844014740242noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-79861804265170057032011-12-08T08:31:52.121-06:002011-12-08T08:31:52.121-06:00Wow! I've done all kinds of stripes, but neve...Wow! I've done all kinds of stripes, but never have had the courage to do this!! Glad to know others begin crazy projects at the worse possible times. Good Luck!!<br />Looking forward to seeing the finished project.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-86001668214808942852011-12-08T08:29:41.821-06:002011-12-08T08:29:41.821-06:00All I can say is WOW! you are one brave woman.All I can say is WOW! you are one brave woman.Lauriehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298504456323812910noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-9648921773087658372011-12-08T08:00:07.490-06:002011-12-08T08:00:07.490-06:00Seriously? Don't they have wallpaper for that...Seriously? Don't they have wallpaper for that?DalaiLinahttp://dalailina.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-31749199676244640582011-12-08T07:16:17.604-06:002011-12-08T07:16:17.604-06:00The sharpie paint pens you need to push down, to i...The sharpie paint pens you need to push down, to ink up? I am amazed. I love it. Perfect size diamonds!My Dog-Eared Pageshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02939044939925149444noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2487945587083638331.post-41620927295965618102011-12-08T07:11:59.960-06:002011-12-08T07:11:59.960-06:00Now didn't your Mama teach you not to draw on ...Now didn't your Mama teach you not to draw on the walls?<br /><br />Excuse me, while I go pretend to begin my latest DIY -- new draperies for the dining room and the pink guest room ... BEFORE Christmas.<br /><br />Why do we do it to ourselves?<br />Cass<br />PS Rulers, scissors and ballpoint pens do not survive long in any house with children. Buy stock in those companies.Cass @ That Old Househttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12173199705431319322noreply@blogger.com