I have a space that I rent in a local vintage/antique shop and I quickly realized I needed a ‘toolbox’ that held everything I could possibly need when I was working on my booth. I took the time to make a Booth Vendor’s Toolbox Checklist, and then just needed to
I thought using Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint and an IOD Paint Inlay might be the perfect combo for a DIY cutting board project I wanted to finish. Plus, with Milk Paint and an Inlay, I was hoping to create a ton of texture that would make this board really
I’m beyond thrilled to be part of Craftathon 2023! It’s taking place Saturday, April 1 starting at 10am CST. All the amazing content will be available for FREE for 24 hours over in the Craftathon 2023 Facebook group! If you’re interested in an All Access Pass click here. Look at
A Valentine Wreath? Why not! Let me show you how to make a Valentine Wreath using IOD Moulds and Gold Leaf. What’s more beautiful than a heart shaped wreath? And you don’t have to take it down after Valentine’s Day, this can be enjoyed year round. Supplies used: Piece of
I’m really interested in making an art journal that includes my furniture painting materials, chalk paint and IOD Transfers amongst my favorites. So in this tutorial I set out to create a work of art of sorts. Here’s how to apply an Iron Orchid Designs Transfer to painted paper. Supplies
Bring on the glitz and glam for the holidays! I’ve created these ‘dipped’ gilded ornaments using solid maple wood balls, chalk and metallic paints and of course gold and copper leaf! Read on to learn how to make dipped gilded ornaments. Here’s how I made these fun baubles. Supplies used:
When Fall comes around I think of rich colors, texture and lots of sparkle. I grabbed some pine cones and gilded with copper leaf and created something beautiful. Here’s how to gild pine cones with copper leaf. This is a very easy and quick Fall DIY. And for the
I was driving around a while back when I spotted a pile of antique wood trim by the side of the road. It was in great condition and I knew it would be perfect for our house. So I made my husband pull over and we loaded as much as
When I’m sewing at my machine there’s a lot of thread and tiny scraps being thrown around and it always ends up on the floor. Though I love to vacuum doing it every single day is a bit much. I needed a fabric bowl thread catcher. So off I went
Ever since visiting France and staying at a friend’s home, a 16th century nunnery, I’ve been obsessed with having a pea gravel patio like theirs. It was just beautiful, pale stone gravel with no edging, lovely plantings all around and antique iron furniture, perfection! Stephen Shubel’s Loire Country House,
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