tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251002563926506223.post1122998026907937572..comments2024-02-05T08:15:00.668-05:00Comments on Kara's Korner: Confessions of an Amateur BuilderKarahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01567816610927641247noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251002563926506223.post-14708873162362845592010-09-06T15:52:16.816-04:002010-09-06T15:52:16.816-04:00I used to build a lot of things, and I don't k...I used to build a lot of things, and I don't know if this helps, but water-based products will raise the grain of the wood, making it rough. Then you have to sand again. Also, I have good luck with Benjamin Moore Semi-gloss paint, and I really like the sealer they make, Stays Clear.Scribblerhttp://scribblerunfocused.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251002563926506223.post-89471983621836136602010-09-02T10:16:16.109-04:002010-09-02T10:16:16.109-04:00That's the Kara I know! ;-) Hehe, just kidding...That's the Kara I know! ;-) Hehe, just kidding. Those beds look awesome!! I can't believe how crafty you've gotten since college. I feel as though I should have some of the credit for your crafty-ness since I baked your roommate's birthday cake for you and showed you how to make a beaded gator bracelet before hitting the bars! hahahaha! Can you come visit to motivate me to start decorating my guest room and maybe help me finish my cursed kitchen remodel?! Love you! Great job, can't wait to see them in real life/Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16513117275327835925noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251002563926506223.post-72691176298509292902010-09-01T21:36:23.446-04:002010-09-01T21:36:23.446-04:00Thank you for posting your "oops" moment...Thank you for posting your "oops" moments! It really helps to learn from someone else's mistakes. Your daybed turned out great anyway!Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09498295517555669245noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251002563926506223.post-6558508971726999462010-09-01T19:05:36.145-04:002010-09-01T19:05:36.145-04:00Kara, thank you for this very informative post! I...Kara, thank you for this very informative post! I liked the comparison of the different woods, paints, and tips.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251002563926506223.post-46939670543218408992010-09-01T18:59:44.029-04:002010-09-01T18:59:44.029-04:00Hey Kara! Your daybeds look GREAT! I remember when...Hey Kara! Your daybeds look GREAT! I remember when you did the first one, and those look awesome in that corner together! I've been contemplating doing something similar in unorganized "could be a guest" room... Also, thanks for saying hi!Dorese @ Dorese's Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00380189069872513346noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251002563926506223.post-75256932474283785342010-09-01T11:29:13.768-04:002010-09-01T11:29:13.768-04:00It's nice to know that there's a giant sto...It's nice to know that there's a giant story behind the beautiful looking end result. Makes the rest of us feel better (and learn something too!)Jillhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05872696136446409255noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2251002563926506223.post-37691198808256199782010-09-01T11:01:55.795-04:002010-09-01T11:01:55.795-04:00Thank you for the nitty gritty. Building is a mes...Thank you for the nitty gritty. Building is a messy business, but the efforts are worth it. I appreciate the info on lumber quality, too. Best wishes!chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16320267523897987719noreply@blogger.com