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How To Paint Faux Birch

January 14, 2019 By Colleen Jorgenson 10 Comments

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Birch accessories are a wonderful decor item any time of year but particularly for winter. If you don’t happen to have any birch around your place, I’m here to show you How to Paint Faux Birch. I was inspired when I saw Gina’s white winter mantle at the Shabby Creek Cottage. Oh, it’s gorgeous – […]

Filed Under: crafts, Dollar Store Crafts, Faux Finishes, How To & PIY, Techniques, Tutorials

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

How to Refinish a Fireplace

May 3, 2018 By Colleen 1 Comment

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Do you have a fireplace? Are you happy with the way it looks? Did you know you can refinish a fireplace pretty easily? It’s true! This is the 2nd time I refinished this fireplace. This is how it looked for the past 15 years. A light color wash. Before this it was stark white and […]

Filed Under: Faux Finishes, Glazing, Home Decor, How To & PIY

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

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

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

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

How To Paint Faux Leather Photo Frame

May 28, 2013 By Colleen Jorgenson 7 Comments

How to Paint Faux Leather 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 […]

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

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