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
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
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,
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?
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