Five Gift Ideas for the DIY Crafter Still have a few gifts to buy on your Christmas list? I know I do! Here are five gift ideas for DIY Crafters on your shopping list (or maybe a treat for yourself?) that might just fit the bill! Bee Love Barn Quilt Kit The Bee...
As much as I love painting furniture, it’s the hardware that can make or break the look. Sometimes the hardware is perfect and all it needs is a good cleaning. Sometimes it’s all wrong (or some is missing) and I end up replacing it. (D. Lawless Hardware...
Restoration Hardware has generated quite a following with their white washed wood. And let’s be honest, it’s yummy! If you have a grainy wood like oak and some white wax or stain it’s an easy look to replicate. But what if your piece is already...
One of the great things about the Iron Orchid Designs decor products is that they allow for so much versatility! That’s so true for their moulds. I mean, you can make Christmas ornaments, and fall decorations and furniture embellishments with one simple mould...
There are so many techniques that can be used to give a piece of furniture that “wow” factor. From distressing, to stenciling to transfers, a furniture artist has many tools at their disposal. The most frequent question I get, however, centers around...
One reason I love painting furniture so much is the huge variety of looks and finishes you can get with paint. I mean, some of the stuff that other furniture artists put out is just amazing. That made me think about my favorite techniques, so I thought I’d...