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How to paint an Antique Gold Faux Finish

January 10, 2019 By Colleen Jorgenson 47 Comments

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People often call me ‘creative’ however a lot of my ideas come from my custom clients. Like these gold frames. Today I’ll show you How to Paint an Antique Gold Faux Finish. My clients wanted to add some frames like these in an antique gold finish on the wall opposite the cherry blossom tree mural. […]

Filed Under: Faux Finishes, Glazing, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Metal, Paint Plastic, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Specialty Paints, Techniques, Tutorials

Stenciled Holiday Serving Tray

December 9, 2014 By Colleen 5 Comments

Stenciled Serving Tray

Stencil a simple plastic serving tray with two colors and learn how to add a ‘drop shadow’, giving depth and dimension to the design.

Filed Under: Accessories, Holiday Decorating, Home Decor, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Plastic, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Spray Paint, Stencil, Techniques, Tutorials

How To Paint a Holiday Table Runner

November 21, 2014 By Colleen Jorgenson 5 Comments

Paint your own table runner! Totally no-sew too. I’ve included a pattern for a festive deer for you to use too!

Filed Under: Accessories, Glitter Paint, Holiday Decorating, Home Decor, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Fabric, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, patterns, PIY, Stencil, Techniques, Transfers

Painted Christmas Ornaments

November 11, 2014 By Colleen 4 Comments

Painted Ornaments

Ball Ornaments are fun to paint and make great gifts to give, even if to yourself! These are fun ball ornies to paint and even the kiddos can help!

Filed Under: Christmas, crafts, holiday crafts, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Glass, Paint Surfaces, Specialty Paints

How to Copper Leaf Pumpkins

November 7, 2014 By Colleen 2 Comments

Copper Leaf Pumpkin

Yes, another shiny pumpkin. This time I used copper leaf on a paper mache pumpkin to add texture and sheen.

Filed Under: Accessories, crafts, Home Decor, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Types, seasonal crafts, Seasonal Decorating, Spray Paint

Paint a Glittered Copper Pumpkin

October 28, 2014 By Colleen 2 Comments

Glittered Copper Pumpkin

If you like Fall decor with a little sparkle, you’ll enjoy making this glittered copper pumpkin!

Filed Under: crafts, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Types, seasonal crafts, Spray Paint

Painted Vanity with Glidden’s Echo Lake Aqua

October 19, 2014 By Colleen 12 Comments

Painted Vanity with Glidden

I transformed a seldom used vanity into a fresh, bright accent with Glidden’s Duo paint+primer and silver stenciling.

Filed Under: Furniture, Home Decor, Markers & Pencils, Metallic Paint, More Stuff, My House, My Stuff, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Paint Wood, Sponsored, Spray Paint, Stencil, Techniques

DIY Tealight Jars

July 22, 2014 By Colleen 10 Comments

DIY Tea Light Jars

This is a pretty project to make with any jar. Paint the glass and then dot designs with metallic paint to create beautiful patterns, then drop in a tea light.

Filed Under: crafts, How To & PIY, Metallic Paint, Paint Glass, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Tutorials

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