by Cyndi Smith | Feb 13, 2021 | Stencils, Tutorial
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...
by Cyndi Smith | Jan 22, 2021 | Tutorial, IOS Stamps
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! ...
by Cyndi Smith | Jan 15, 2021 | Uncategorized
‘The sisters at Iron Orchid Designs create the most amazing things! They are constantly innovating and designing new pieces for their collection. That means, from time to time, they need to retire designs to make room for the new offerings! It also lets each...
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...
