Hello! And welcome! If this is your first time here I’m on the 10th day of a 31 Day blogging challenge – Easy Holiday Paint Projects. Today is October 10th . . . still – so I’m posting my 10th paint project. I’m gonna make it short and sweet because I’ve gotta get started on […]
Decoupage or Paint Some Fall Leaves
I made this decoupage and paint project when I was a guest over at Type A Decorating a couple of weeks ago and wanted to share it with you. I like things that make life easy. Gadgets. Tools. You know how if you have the right tools, projects are so much easier? Whether it’s painting, […]
Painting Fall Leaves with Martha Stewart’s New Paints
I was thrilled and honored to be one of the bloggers chosen to debut Martha Stewart’s new decorative paint program by Plaid. Paint? by Martha? Made by Plaid? I didn’t have to be asked twice. I couldn’t wait to try out Martha’s paints that are formulated to work on multiple surfaces – wood, fabric, glass, […]
No-Sew Glittered Burlap Runner
File this post under “The Lazy Gal’s Guide to Decorating”. It’s another book I’m working on. I mean, besides “101 Ways to Paint Leaves & Vines”. I’m assuming if the title “No-Sew” peaked your interest that you’re not a seamstress. If you are, or even if you sew a little bit, I highly recommend you […]
How To Paint Thin, Really Thin, Teensie-Weensie Stripes
A few weeks ago, when I started painting this Pottery Barn bookcase, I wrote a post that should be labeled ‘TMI’. I’ve found it’s an occupational hazard of blogging – revealing way too much about the inner workings – work-ings? – hmm, maybe inner ramblings of my mind. Today I’m gonna exercise restraint and just […]
Create a Greeting Card with Watercolor Pencils
This is a ‘rewind’ project while I’m in the midst of a slew of new paintings. Enjoy! You know when you get so used to using the same thing over and over again that you forget what you have? Like in the kitchen – we get into a rut with ingredients, tools, spices. Then you […]
Painted Silk Wall Hanging
I painted this wall hanging for my mom last year for her birthday, way before I even thought about blogging or taking step-by-step pictures. Now, I must confess . . . I’m not a great seamstress. I used to be. I was, really! But I followed patterns – precisely, ironed like a fiend, used tons […]
Paint a Watermelon Floorcloth with Krylon Dual Spray Paint
Who doesn’t love spray paint? If there’s something easier, and quicker, to transform a project, I don’t know what it is. So I was beyond excited to try a new spray paint by Krylon. It’s paint + primer. In one can! I couldn’t wait to give this paint + primer a try. I had been […]