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Chalk Paint Colorwash on Thrift Store Tray

April 14, 2015 By Colleen 3 Comments

chalkpaint-wash-tray

Mix a little water into paint and you get a color wash. But sometimes that won’t give you the color you thought it would.

Filed Under: Accessories, Chalk Paint, Color Wash, crafts, Home Decor, Markers & Pencils, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Paint Wood, Techniques

Quick Wildflower Seed Favors

March 29, 2015 By Colleen 2 Comments

Wildflower-Seed-Favors

Make some easy and quick favors with wildflower seeds, tags and a rubber stamp!

Filed Under: crafts, Dollar Store Crafts

Antiquing Ceramics – glaze, colorwash or dry brush?

March 26, 2015 By Colleen 7 Comments

How to antique ceramic

Here are three methods to antique a thrift store ceramic bunny using craft acrylics.

Filed Under: Antiquing & Distressing, Color Wash, crafts, Glazing, holiday crafts, How To & PIY, Techniques, Tutorials

How To Paint a Glass Bud Vase

March 23, 2015 By Colleen 2 Comments

how to paint glass bud vase

Here’s a quick way to add a little color to any glass bottle and turn it into a pretty bud vase for your spring blossoms!

Filed Under: crafts, How To & PIY, Paint Glass, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Quick Stuff, Specialty Paints

Dollar Store Easter Tree

March 17, 2015 By Colleen 3 Comments

dollar store easter tree

Make a cute Easter Tree using branches and ornaments from the Dollar Store!

Filed Under: crafts, Dollar Store Crafts, holiday crafts

How to Paint Dipdot Flowers in 15 minutes or less!

February 26, 2015 By Colleen 1 Comment

how to paint flowers in 15 minutes

Dipdot flowers are a fun and fast way to paint flowers, even if you’ve never painted before! I made a video, just in case you don’t believe me.

Filed Under: crafts, How To & PIY, Paint Glass, Paint Surfaces, Quick Stuff

Quick Painted Vase and Removing Candle Wax

February 18, 2015 By Colleen 5 Comments

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Here’s an easy way to remove candle wax from glass and then transform the glass into a vase with spray paint!

Filed Under: Accessories, crafts, Home Decor, How To & PIY, Paint Glass, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Quick Stuff, Spray Paint

Dr Seuss Crafts, Recipes and Party Ideas

February 7, 2015 By Colleen Leave a Comment

dr seuss crafts

I gathered this wonderful collection of Seussical crafts, recipes and party ideas to celebrate Dr. Seuss’ upcoming birthday!

Filed Under: crafts, kids crafts

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