How to Antique a Desk in 4 Easy Steps
Antiquing Ceramics – glaze, colorwash or dry brush?
Here are three methods to antique a thrift store ceramic bunny using craft acrylics.
Burlap Love Banner
It took me a while to jump on the “banner bandwagon”. I kept seeing banners all over Blogland. Parties, holidays, whatever-days. I just didn’t get it. Which, by the way, isn’t that unusual for me. I am not much of a trend-follower. And completely forget about me being a trendsetter of any sort. If you’re […]
Antique Bronze Faux Finish
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 […]
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 […]
A Distressed Chalkboard that was distressing
The other day the clerk at Walmart made a remark about my purchases of Mod Podge, iron-on transfers, spray paint, etc., etc., etc. “You must be really crafty!” Me: No. Actually I’m an artist. I don’t do so well with crafts. Her: Really? There’s a difference? Me: Definitely – crafty people are really creative and […]
Fireplace Mantel Redo
This mantel started out bright white. Quite stunning, but just too stark on the muted rock wall. It really stood out in the room. And you really don’t want any one thing to grab your attention in a room. You want everything to ‘go together’, don’t you think? The first thing I did was add […]