by Cyndi Smith | Oct 31, 2020 | Tutorial, IOD Transfer
I have been asking IOD to make sunflower transfers forever. Really. So when they came out with the Painterly Florals transfer, I couldn’t contain my excitement! As soon as they came in I had to get busy using IOD Painterly Florals transfers. I used the...
by Cyndi Smith | Sep 10, 2020 | IOD Molds, Tutorial, Uncategorized
The new IOD moulds came in last week! I was so excited I wanted to use resin in IOD moulds to cast some snowflakes and had a resin FAIL. SERIOUSLY. I just wasn’t paying attention. Why do I always make it harder than it has to be? Which made me think that...
by Cyndi Smith | Aug 24, 2020 | Tutorial, Barn quilt
Ever get something new and you just can’t wait to play with it?? I’m like a kid at Christmas. Seriously! So I just got in some AMAZING pattern books by Baker Nest that walks you through, step by step, to paint a barn quilt! Let me share the process. I...
by Cyndi Smith | Apr 11, 2020 | Tutorial, Paint Tutorial
Ever have a piece resist your efforts every step of the way? Yeah, this one didn’t want to go down without a fight! This is the story of a tired mid century desk and the MULTIPLE efforts it took to bring her new life. Meet Mid Century. She was old and worn...
by Cyndi Smith | Mar 22, 2020 | Tutorial, Hardware, Resources
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...
by Cyndi Smith | Mar 8, 2020 | Tutorial, IOD Transfer
Today, let’s make a quick, adorable porch sign! First, round up your supplies: one 12″ x 6′ pine board spray shellac 2″ craft brush Beeswax block Fusion Chocolate paint Fusion Casement paint IOD Market transfer your choice of IOD floral...
by Cyndi Smith | Feb 25, 2020 | Tutorial, Paint Tutorial, Resources, SFO over Paint
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...
by Cyndi Smith | Oct 29, 2019 | Tutorial, Glaze, IOD Molds
When IOD released their eight new moulds I knew that the first one I wanted to play with was the Birdsong mould. I just love the images! I honestly roamed through the house looking for something I could put it on! Then I found this watering can. I bought it at...
by Cyndi Smith | Sep 1, 2019 | Uncategorized, IOS Stamps, Tutorial
It may be over 100 degrees here in West Texas this week, but I’m hoping fall is around the corner! I decided to break out some supplies and make some simple fall decor for my booth. You may have seen several of the projects on Facebook using Jenga tiles. I...
by Cyndi Smith | Jul 19, 2019 | IOD Molds, Resources, Tutorial
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...
