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 […]
Painted Desk with Chalk Paint®
I’ve never kept it a secret that I’m pretty bad when it comes to painting furniture. I have no idea why, I just know that after umpteen failures, I swore off painting furniture for good. That is, until the opportunity to review Chalk Paint® decorative paint by Annie Sloan presented itself. I was perfectly up […]
How To Paint Faux Rust
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 […]
Antiqued Chair with Spray Paint
I tried ‘shopping’ the house for things to decorate the front porch for Fall. Hard to believe but nothing was just ‘right’. Aw, gee . . . another trip to the thrift store. A girl’s gotta do what a girl’s gotta do. Right? This plain l’il schoolhouse-lookin’ chair was half off the day I went […]
Handpainted Mirror with Metallic, Pearl, and Glitter Paint
Have you ever envisioned a project, had it turn out just the way you wanted it, but it didn’t look the way you thought it would? It happens. (There should be a “sh” in front of that ‘it’.) Don’t get me wrong . . . I love this mirror I just painted. It turned out […]
How To Paint Faux Leather Photo Frame
I hate to break it to you but Father’s Day is three weeks away! Here’s a fun and easy faux finish that’s perfect for the guy in your life. Don’t let the words “faux finish” scare you off, ok? This is a foolproof paint finish and you only need a few supplies. Supply List wood […]
Kids Craft–Mixed Media Photo Frame
Mixed Media? For kids? Does it sound a little . . . too artsy? Trust me, it’s not. When it comes to little boys, I don’t do ‘artsy’. After raising 3 stepsons full time and now relishing ‘craft time’ with my 4 year old grandson, I want Simple. Fast. Fun. Enter Plaid Crafts who sent […]
Painted Red Cardinal Gift Box
Hi! Are you making handmade Christmas gifts this year? If you are, I have a couple of suggestions for you. First, take a trip to your local thrift store. You’ll be amazed at how many items there are there that can be repurposed into a gift. Like this cute little chipwood box I found at […]