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 […]
How To Make Faux Etched Jars
You know those walk-in pantries that have tons of storage and a door with pretty etching on it? Yeah, well, we don’t have one of those. With canning jars being all the rage right now, I thought we could use some vintage jars to kind of mimic the look of a pantry. These little display […]
Coastal Painted Window
I’m so glad you stopped by today because I’m not only sharing my faux stained glass tutorial for making this Coastal Painted Window with DecoArt, there’s also a huge giveaway to enter too! But first let me show you how fun it is to create a faux stained glass window. If you’ve been here before […]
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 […]
Paint a Pretty Teacup
Before we get started with this painting tutorial I want to say how completely touched I was by your comments on my last post, Time For a Change. I’m always amazed at how sweet and supportive Just Paint It readers are. Thank you so, so much. Okay, let’s paint a pretty little teacup. I don’t […]
How To Paint Hydrangea (Video)
Hi, thanks for stopping by today to see how to paint hydrangea. I’m demonstrating the wet-blending method – using two or more paint colors together. In addition to the video from the Hangout on Air, I wanted to also give you some step-by-steps for this technique. When I first started painting, I’d look at the […]
Paint Hydrangea – Free Printables
This week, and probably part of next, I’m focusing on Mother’s Day projects. The fact that I’m also in the midst of the series, How To Paint Simple Spring Flowers, and flowers go so nicely with Mother’s Day is just a happy little coincidence. Hey, I’ll take any reason for a happy coincidence. Last week […]
Faux Gilded Easter Eggs
I wanted to try something a little different this year for Easter. The funny thing is, gold wasn’t even on my radar. Browsing thru Pinterest and Google, nothing really intrigued me. Oh, there are plenty of cute egg decorating ideas, but nothing that challenged me. After last years’ faux alabaster eggs I was looking for […]