Have you ever admired the beautiful aged surfaces in antique Trumeau mirrors? If you’re like me, you might have even wished for one of your own. But at $1,000 and up, they can be a little out of reach. In this tutorial, I’m going to show you how to make
Do you love a good makeover? Let me show you how I took this Vintage Wall Clock from dated to beautiful! I’m very picky about what I’ll paint and even more picky about what technique I will use when I do decide to paint something and sometimes, less is more.
Here’s a really fun project using IOD Moulds, MudPaint plus this vintage tea towel rack I found at Goodwill. I really liked the shape of the rack and that nice blank space in the middle was just begging for something pretty and what’s prettier than a gaggle of IOD Moulds?
Those of you that have followed me for awhile know I’ve been into all kinds of needlework way before I started painting furniture and I’ve been a quilter for almost 30 years. So why did it take me so long to discover Barn Quilts!? Read on and learn how I
Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and make a purchase. If you couldn’t tell by now one of my favorite things is gold (or silver or copper) leafing! It’s a fast,
After being asked what paint brushes I use I decided to go over exactly the tools I love and use for painting furniture. Get the best tools your budget allows so they will last. There’s nothing worse than having to replace inferior tools over and over again. That’s money
Hi everyone! I hope you’re enjoying a wonderful holiday season. I wanted to show you how I make reusable gift boxes. This is by far one of my favorite things to make at the holidays. I love to see them stacked under my Christmas tree. And when you show up
When I ask my followers what they struggle with most when it comes to DIY projects, they almost always answer time. How can I find the time to get my DIY projects done? The majority of my followers have a clear vision of what they want for their DIY
This is one of the easiest, quickest and most beautiful ways to paint terracotta pots! And as this painted finish ages it just gets more beautiful! What you’ll need for this project: MMS Milk Paint, Farmhouse White MMS Milk Paint, Boxwood Sea Sponge Terracotta Pots Here’s the full tutorial:
I was pulling colors for a project in my studio and was thinking, what colors should every furniture painter have in their arsenal? One of the most enjoyable things about being a furniture painter is mixing colors. I gave this question some thought and the answer became clear. The two
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