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How to paint an Antique Gold Faux Finish

January 10, 2019 By Colleen Jorgenson 47 Comments

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People often call me ‘creative’ however a lot of my ideas come from my custom clients. Like these gold frames. Today I’ll show you How to Paint an Antique Gold Faux Finish. My clients wanted to add some frames like these in an antique gold finish on the wall opposite the cherry blossom tree mural. […]

Filed Under: Faux Finishes, Glazing, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Metal, Paint Plastic, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Specialty Paints, Techniques, Tutorials

A Super Simple Spraypainted Stenciled Stool

October 24, 2014 By Colleen 2 Comments

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How to transform a $4 thrift store vanity stool with spraypaint and a stencil. And a little alliteration.

Filed Under: Furniture, Home Decor, How To & PIY, My House, My Stuff, Paint Metal, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Spray Paint, Stencil, Techniques

My Craft Room Tour

April 9, 2014 By Colleen 12 Comments

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Hi there! Welcome to Day 3 of The Craft Room Tour, hosted by Angie of The Country Chic Cottage. I’m starting today’s tour, but make sure you don’t miss any of the fabulous rooms from Day 1 and Day 2 Let me start by saying that there’s not a single day that goes by that […]

Filed Under: Chalk Paint, crafts, Home Decor, My House, Paint Metal, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Paint Wood, Spray Paint

Antique Bronze Faux Finish

November 27, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 3 Comments

A few days ago, after unloading all of the groceries, I brought in my recent treasures from our oh-so-awesome local thrift store. What is that? Mom inquired. I’m not sure . . . yet. What are you going to do with . . . it? Don’t know . . . yet. Where are you going […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Antiquing & Distressing, Faux Finishes, Home Decor, How To & PIY, Paint Metal, Paint Surfaces, Techniques, Tutorials

Salvaged Planter with Spraypaint

October 14, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

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There’s “recycling” and “upcycling”, and then there’s salvage . . . When something really should be considered trash. Those things that have set outdoors for years, in the rain, in the snow, in the heat . . . and the movers looked at each other and then back at you and said – “You’re keeping […]

Filed Under: Accessories, crafts, Glazing, Home Decor, Paint Metal, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Spray Paint, Techniques

Easy Faux Verdigris

September 16, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 34 Comments

Easy Faux Verdigris Finish

We see verdigris all over the place. The Statue of Liberty is verdigris, for instance. Many don’t know what verdigris is or how it’s obtained, other than it’s a pretty shade of green or turquoise. In it’s natural state, verdigris is the patina that happens when bronze, brass or copper is weathered over time. Since […]

Filed Under: Accessories, Faux Finishes, Home Decor, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Metal, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Spray Paint, Techniques, Tutorials

Spray Paint Patio Chairs

April 2, 2011 By Colleen Jorgenson 5 Comments

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I should call this “Ode to Rust Oleum & Krylon”. I’ve done my fair share of spray painting in the past. In fact, when I worked at the craft store, I was notorious for always spray painting something or other. I mean, if you had an entire spray paint aisle to choose from, wouldn’t you […]

Filed Under: Furniture, Home Decor, Paint Metal, Paint Plastic, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Spray Paint

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