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How to Paint Purple Iris

January 28, 2019 By Colleen Jorgenson 9 Comments

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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 […]

Filed Under: Highlighting, How To & PIY, patterns, PIY, Shading, Techniques, Tutorials

How to Paint Tulips

January 21, 2019 By Colleen Jorgenson 13 Comments

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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! […]

Filed Under: Highlighting, How To & PIY, patterns, Shading, Techniques, Tutorials

How To Paint Faux Birch

January 14, 2019 By Colleen Jorgenson 8 Comments

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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 – […]

Filed Under: crafts, Dollar Store Crafts, Faux Finishes, How To & PIY, Techniques, Tutorials

How to paint an Antique Gold Faux Finish

January 10, 2019 By Colleen Jorgenson 38 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

How to Refinish a Fireplace

May 3, 2018 By Colleen 1 Comment

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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 […]

Filed Under: Faux Finishes, Glazing, Home Decor, How To & PIY

How to Simply Paint Birch Trees with Watercolors

January 4, 2016 By Colleen 5 Comments

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This is a fun and simple way to paint birch trees with watercolors for beginners to advanced painters.

Filed Under: Color Wash, How To & PIY, Paint Paper, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Tutorials, Watercolor

How to Antique a Desk in 4 Easy Steps

October 15, 2015 By Colleen 4 Comments

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How to Antique a Desk in 4 Easy Steps

Filed Under: Antiquing & Distressing, Furniture, Home Decor, How To & PIY, Paint Surfaces, Paint Types, Paint Wood, Specialty Paints, Techniques, Tutorials

Chalk Paint Colorwash on Thrift Store Tray

April 14, 2015 By Colleen 3 Comments

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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

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