Every time Iron Orchid Designs releases new products there’s always a buzz and excitement! It was no different with the 2023 Spring release. IOD rolled out so many great designs! I decided I’d see if I could make ten easy projects with the IOD 2023...
Applying IOD Paint Inlays over Clear Coat I’m always looking for fun new ways to express creativity and give my pieces a unique look. That’s one of the things I LOVE about Iron Orchid Designs new Paint Inlays. Paint inlays are unlike transfers in that...
I love old things. They have character. I often wonder what caused the cracks and chips and patina. If only they could tell stories. Recently I was at an estate sale and ran across old flower pots. I loved the color. I loved the chippy, vintage goodness that...
Painting furniture and giving new life to a worn piece can be so rewarding. But how do you get started? I’m often asked what tools one would need to begin to flip a piece of furniture. So here are my favorite paint tools for beginners who want to start...
I love to paint. It’s relaxing and therapeutic for me. Except when it’s not. Ever have your paint just not want to stick? That happened to me on this piece. Here’s what to do when paint won’t stick. I was painting some old cabinet doors...
It’s almost fall, y’all! I don’t know about you but I’ve been eyeing some really cute embellished pumpkins and decided to give some a go. Wow! It turned out to be a really fun and amazing project! So here’s your supply list and a...
When IOD announced that they were releasing erasable liquid chalk in COLORS, I thought, “How cool. You can stamp in color.” It did’t dawn on me that you could PAINT with them until I saw the Sunflower Stamp. Mind blown! I was ready to start...
How to Apply an IOD Transfer One of the questions that I get asked a lot is how to apply an IOD transfer. Let’s be honest. They look amazing… and hard… and intimidating. But they’re really simple. So when I was applying the June transfer on...
I’ve been eyeing these suitcase chests on Pinterest for some time. I don’t know who came up with the concept, but I thought it was an awesome idea. So much so, that I’ve been looking for the right chest to make this for some time. So when I found...
One of the questions that I get asked all. the. time. is how to prevent brushstrokes when using Fusion Mineral Paint. Fusion self levels so it’s totally possible to get a gorgeous, smooth finish if you do a few simple things. So let’s talk about the four...
