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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

Stenciled Holiday Serving Tray

December 9, 2014 By Colleen 5 Comments

Stenciled Serving Tray

Stencil a simple plastic serving tray with two colors and learn how to add a ‘drop shadow’, giving depth and dimension to the design.

Filed Under: Accessories, Holiday Decorating, Home Decor, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Plastic, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Spray Paint, Stencil, Techniques, Tutorials

How To Paint Faux Rust

November 3, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 13 Comments

This is a simple little way to paint faux rust using only craft paints. On almost anything. Like little stars, cut out of cereal boxes. That would make ideal ornaments for Christmas trees for a front porch. Like my porch, for instance. Yes, I realize we just had Halloween. Yes, I realize it’s only the […]

Filed Under: Faux Finishes, How To & PIY, Paint Plastic, Paint Surfaces, Paint Wood, Techniques, Tutorials

Halloween Home Tour

October 10, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 24 Comments

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I’m so excited to take you on a little tour today, a Halloween tour! This post will be a little different than most. There are a ton of pics. Ok, so that’s not any different, I know. But because there are so many photos I’ll keep my chatter to a minimum. (Mark your calendars. This […]

Filed Under: crafts, Decoupage, Dollar Store Crafts, Glitter Paint, Halloween, holiday crafts, Holiday Decorating, Home Decor, Markers & Pencils, Metallic Paint, Paint Fabric, Paint Plastic, Paint Types, Techniques

Skull Platter–Faux Zinc Finish in 3 Steps!

October 6, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 8 Comments

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I think most people would be surprised how easy faux finishes can be. Dollar store items are great things to practice on, and if they turn out . . . great! If not, you’re only out a buck and some time. Different finishes work better on different surfaces and it’s only through trial and error […]

Filed Under: crafts, Faux Finishes, Glazing, Halloween, holiday crafts, Holiday Decorating, Home Decor, Metallic Paint, Paint Plastic, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Specialty Paints, Spray Paint, Techniques

Black & Silver Foam Pumpkins

October 4, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 2 Comments

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I’ve heard that there are people out there who know exactly what they’re going to do when they start a project. They know what supplies they need too. Take these orange pumpkins you can find at dollar stores now. And craft stores too, for that matter. They just cost more than a buck. There are […]

Filed Under: crafts, Dollar Store Crafts, Glitter Paint, Halloween, holiday crafts, Metallic Paint, Paint Plastic, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types

21 EASY Halloween Paint Projects

September 10, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 2 Comments

21 Halloween Paint Projects

I’ve been digging through my Halloween stash to see what I want to paint for this year and what I already have. I thought I’d paint a haunted house and then I realized I’d already done one. Maybe a spooky tree? Nope. Done that too. Well, dang. I might as well share the list with […]

Filed Under: crafts, Dollar Store Crafts, Halloween, holiday crafts, Holiday Decorating, Home Decor, How To & PIY, Paint Canvas, Paint Fabric, Paint Glass, Paint Plastic, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Spray Paint, Tutorials

Dollar Store St. Patrick’s Decor

March 4, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

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I have to admit that I’ve never decorated for St. Patrick’s Day. Ever. But holiday decorations, they’re oh-so important to kids, aren’t they? Particularly 5 year old kindergartners. I needed wanted to make something that was colorful, shiny, and quick. Dollar Store, here I come. I made the rainbow out of paint on watercolor paper, […]

Filed Under: crafts, Dollar Store Crafts, Glitter Paint, holiday crafts, Paint Plastic, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types

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