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...
Have you seen the almost invisible stripes on Facebook and Instagram and Pinterest? It’s like all of a sudden they’re everywhere! I think they started in the custom auto paint world and have moved over to furniture. Typically, these faint stripes are...
A few years ago I was in London shopping the markets and ran across the vintage pot lids with the cool graphics. They were expensive so I kept my eyes open for some I could afford. I found one little bottle. It was my London souvenir. So when the Iron Orchid...
Have you seen the adorable door decor that’s popping up on doors around town? Have you wanted to buy one on Etsy but they’re just too much money? Let me show you how easy it is to DIY a cute door hanger! Let’s start with the list of supplies. Note...
I think one of the greatest design pieces that has become popular over the past few years is the chalkboard. Previously assigned to classrooms, it’s now seen everywhere! But what makes the chalkboard special is the quote that’s put there for all to see! ...