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A Super Simple Spraypainted Stenciled Stool

October 24, 2014 By Colleen 2 Comments

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How to transform a $4 thrift store vanity stool with spraypaint and a stencil. And a little alliteration.

Filed Under: Furniture, Home Decor, How To & PIY, My House, My Stuff, Paint Metal, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Spray Paint, Stencil, Techniques

My Craft Room Tour

April 9, 2014 By Colleen 12 Comments

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Hi there! Welcome to Day 3 of The Craft Room Tour, hosted by Angie of The Country Chic Cottage. I’m starting today’s tour, but make sure you don’t miss any of the fabulous rooms from Day 1 and Day 2 Let me start by saying that there’s not a single day that goes by that […]

Filed Under: Chalk Paint, crafts, Home Decor, My House, Paint Metal, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Paint Wood, Spray Paint

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

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