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 […]
Black & Silver Foam Pumpkins
I’ve heard that there are people out there who know exactly what they’re going to do when they start a project. They know what supplies they need too. Take these orange pumpkins you can find at dollar stores now. And craft stores too, for that matter. They just cost more than a buck. There are […]
Paint Burlap for Halloween
If you want a super simple, super fast, and nearly foolproof project to make for Halloween, paint some burlap. I’m not kidding. I love me some burlap for all kinds of home décor, any time of the year. But Halloween . . . it’s perfect. Some burlap projects I’ve painted are a Spooky Runner, Candle […]
100 DIY Halloween Ideas!
over one hundred Halloween DIY ideas including crafts, decorations, recipes and more!
Spooky Eyeballs
This was one of those projects. You know the kind. You see a photo on Pinterest. It looks so cute. The project is cute. The table is cute. The staging is cute. Your mind starts churning. I could do that. How would I do that? I bet it’s really simple. Maybe it’s not so simple. […]
Spraypaint A Burlap Halloween Banner
After the move it took me forever to find all of my spray paint since there were three, maybe four boxes full. Finally I found every precious can and they’re all sitting right next to me in my supply cabinet, each awaiting its call to action. With Halloween coming up, matte black stepped up for […]
21 EASY Halloween Paint Projects
I’ve been digging through my Halloween stash to see what I want to paint for this year and what I already have. I thought I’d paint a haunted house and then I realized I’d already done one. Maybe a spooky tree? Nope. Done that too. Well, dang. I might as well share the list with […]
Dip Dyed Easter Eggs
Easter is now less than a week away. Before you grab the vinegar, I have another way to ‘decorate’ eggs. I call these “dip dyed” because that’s the way they look but, believe me, I didn’t dip these into a bowl of paint. I guess you could, dip the eggs into a bowl of paint. […]