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How to Antique a Desk in 4 Easy Steps

October 15, 2015 By Colleen 4 Comments

How to Antique a Desk in 4 Easy Steps

How to Antique a Desk in 4 Easy Steps

Filed Under: Antiquing & Distressing, Furniture, Home Decor, How To & PIY, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Paint Wood, Specialty Paints, Techniques, Tutorials

How To Paint a Glass Bud Vase

March 23, 2015 By Colleen 2 Comments

How To Paint a Glass Bud Vase

Here’s a quick way to add a little color to any glass bottle and turn it into a pretty bud vase for your spring blossoms!

Filed Under: crafts, How To & PIY, Paint Glass, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Quick Stuff, Specialty Paints

Painted Christmas Ornaments

November 11, 2014 By Colleen 4 Comments

Painted Christmas Ornaments

Ball Ornaments are fun to paint and make great gifts to give, even if to yourself! These are fun ball ornies to paint and even the kiddos can help!

Filed Under: Christmas, crafts, holiday crafts, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Glass, Paint Surfaces, Specialty Paints

Painted Kitchen Countertops

October 22, 2014 By Colleen 4 Comments

Painted Kitchen Countertops

Yes, you CAN paint your countertops! A reader graciously shares her story and before & after photos. What a difference!

Filed Under: Faux Finishes, Home Decor, How To & PIY, Paint Types, Specialty Paints, Submissions, Techniques

Just Don’t Call Them Crafts

June 26, 2014 By Colleen 5 Comments

Just Don’t Call Them Crafts

How to DIY tinted jars with Sheer Colors. Tint the jars on the outside so you can use them as vases. Easy DIY, just don’t call them you know what.

Filed Under: crafts, How To & PIY, Paint Glass, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Specialty Paints, Tutorials

Friday’s Favorite Pins

January 10, 2014 By Colleen Jorgenson Leave a Comment

Friday’s Favorite Pins

I had an idea. Try not to be shocked. My husband once told me if we could have a 1-900-number for all of my ideas we’d be rich. This isn’t one of those holy-cow-how-did-you-ever-think-of-that ideas though. This is just one of those hey-it’s-Friday-and-these-are-some-really-cool-pins-I-saw-on-Pinterest-this-week ideas. Faux Zinc with Paint Feather Stamp from a Sweet Potato Watercolor […]

Filed Under: Antiquing & Distressing, Faux Finishes, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Canvas, Paint Metal, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Specialty Paints, Spray Paint, Techniques, Tutorials, Watercolor

Silhouette Deals and Christmas Canvas Tutorial

November 28, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 2 Comments

Silhouette Deals and Christmas Canvas Tutorial

Paint a Christmas Canvas by simply using stickers or, in my case, Silhouette vinyl. Position stickers, paint ombre effect over the top, remove stickers.

Filed Under: Blending Colors, How To & PIY, Paint Canvas, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Pearl Paint, Specialty Paints, Techniques, Tutorials

It’s a Virtual Halloween Party!

October 15, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 6 Comments

It’s a Virtual Halloween Party!

Are you hosting a Halloween party this year? If you are, you’ve come to the right place today! My friends and I have teamed up to bring you a “virtual” Halloween Party today. If you’re not having an actual party, I just bet you’ll find some fun ideas anyway. First I’ll show you my project […]

Filed Under: crafts, Dollar Store Crafts, Halloween, Paint Glass, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Specialty Paints

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