Today I have another super simple painting tutorial using craft acrylics – How to Paint Iris! Iris are one of my favorite spring flowers because I grew up with a huge garden full of them. How to Paint Iris Supply list is at the bottom of the post. Step 1 – Download, print and transfer […]
How to Paint Tulips
There’s just something about tulips. They’re cheery and welcoming, aren’t they? I thought you’d enjoy this simple How to Paint Tulips tutorial. We’re using craft acrylic paints which, you’ll see, make for an easy painting. Click on the photo above to get the pattern. It might also make a fun coloring page for the kiddos! […]
How To Paint Faux Birch
Birch accessories are a wonderful decor item any time of year but particularly for winter. If you don’t happen to have any birch around your place, I’m here to show you How to Paint Faux Birch. I was inspired when I saw Gina’s white winter mantle at the Shabby Creek Cottage. Oh, it’s gorgeous – […]
How to paint an Antique Gold Faux Finish
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. […]
How to Refinish a Fireplace
Do you have a fireplace? Are you happy with the way it looks? Did you know you can refinish a fireplace pretty easily? It’s true! This is the 2nd time I refinished this fireplace. This is how it looked for the past 15 years. A light color wash. Before this it was stark white and […]
How to Simply Paint Birch Trees with Watercolors
This is a fun and simple way to paint birch trees with watercolors for beginners to advanced painters.
How to Antique a Desk in 4 Easy Steps
How to Antique a Desk in 4 Easy Steps
Chalk Paint Colorwash on Thrift Store 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.