Here are three methods to antique a thrift store ceramic bunny using craft acrylics.
Salvaged Planter with Spraypaint
There’s “recycling” and “upcycling”, and then there’s salvage . . . When something really should be considered trash. Those things that have set outdoors for years, in the rain, in the snow, in the heat . . . and the movers looked at each other and then back at you and said – “You’re keeping […]
Skull Platter–Faux Zinc Finish in 3 Steps!
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 […]
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 […]
Glossy Wood Tone – My “Secret Weapon”
I’ve been using Glossy Wood Tone by Design Master ever since I had my flower shop a long, long, long time ago. It’s one of my ‘staples’ for floral design, which I tend to do every year around this time. More on flowers later. The other day at Michael’s I picked up my annual can […]
Easy Holiday Paint Projects – Day 1
Hello! Welcome to Day 1 of 31 Days of Easy Holiday Paint Projects! It is 8:30 p.m. and I am just now writing my post for tomorrow – the first of 31 consecutive posts. Something tells me this is gonna be a little more challenging than I thought. But it is a ‘challenge’, and I’m […]
Becoming Bootylicious . . . painting a tray ceiling
Forget about step aerobics, which I happen to take three times a week. Forget about squats. And those panties with butt pad inserts? You don’t need those either. I’ve got the surefire way to build and tone your butt – paint a tray ceiling. You know, the ceilings that have insets that are screaming to […]
How to paint an Antique Gold Faux Finish
Project Nursery My clients want to add some frames in an antique gold finish on the wall opposite the cherry blossom tree mural. You didn’t think I was done with that job, did you? Nope. I’m headed over this weekend to add some more flowers and ‘magic’. But more on that later. Today’s about creating […]