Make a Simple Christmas Mantel Scarf. For me, ‘simple’ and ‘Christmas’ usually don’t go in the same sentence. I have a bit of a . . . let’s call it an issue. We can blame it on my time in the florist shop. Or the craft store. Or maybe it’s the fact that I can […]
Day 23: Painted Fall Napkins
Hey there! How are you today? Have you ever painted on fabric before? It’s one of my favorite things to paint on and after these napkins, I’m wondering why I don’t do it more often. We interrupt this blog post for a special announcement . . . . Voting for the NFL Pro Bowl starts […]
31 Days of Easy Paint Projects: Day 8 – Spooky Burlap Runner
I might be a little late jumping on the ‘burlap train’ but you gotta admit, I’m jumping with both feet! First there was the stenciled burlap runner. Then came the burlap fall leaf mantel scarf. I really thought I was done with burlap for a while. Until I saw this on Pinterest . . . […]
Make a Tealight Shade–31 Easy Holiday Paint Projects
How are ya today? This 4th day of a 31 day blog challenge. It is now 3:37 pm PST, which means it’s 6:37 for those of you on the east coast. But, hey, it’s still Tuesday so I’m still not ‘technically’ late for the 4th day. Right? (It is a challenge, after all. If it […]
Decorating The Mantel For Fall
I’m going to start this post with a disclaimer – this is my mother’s house, my mother’s mantel. Not mine. So why do I feel it necessary to state this disclaimer, you might ask. Well, because there are pros and cons when decorating for your mother. Con #1 – She wanted me to keep this […]
Painted Lamp and Lampshade Doodles
How are ya? I originally wrote this post for The CSI Project but one of my all-time fav parties is Miss Mustard Seed’s Furniture Feature Friday and since I rarely paint furniture, I’m snagging this lamp and linking it up. A lamp is furniture, isn’t it? Let’s just say this little bugger took as long […]
Painting Fall Leaves with Martha Stewart’s New Paints
I was thrilled and honored to be one of the bloggers chosen to debut Martha Stewart’s new decorative paint program by Plaid. Paint? by Martha? Made by Plaid? I didn’t have to be asked twice. I couldn’t wait to try out Martha’s paints that are formulated to work on multiple surfaces – wood, fabric, glass, […]
No-Sew Glittered Burlap Runner
File this post under “The Lazy Gal’s Guide to Decorating”. It’s another book I’m working on. I mean, besides “101 Ways to Paint Leaves & Vines”. I’m assuming if the title “No-Sew” peaked your interest that you’re not a seamstress. If you are, or even if you sew a little bit, I highly recommend you […]