Total project was about $60.00. ($17.00 for the Primer, $20.00 for the Countertop Coating and $20.00 for the Polycrylic). I already owned the paint, but that was about $15.00 worth. I know they sell kits for this kindof thing (made by Gianni or Rustoleum), but I wanted to go with a different paint scheme. I got the original idea from a blog (creative Kristi's) Total process took about 3 days

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I've been on the look-out for artwork to fill the empty space along one wall in our hallway but also wanted to find a way to conceal the doorbell that was sticking out like a sore thumb. ...»

I made a sewing caddy which includes a pin cushion that's pretty enough to be set on a shelf, yet comes in handy while I'm measuring and cutting out patterns. Made with used tin cans it's a quick, easy project.

I couldn't wait to have a swing of my own on our back porch. When I told my husband we needed to use one of the three headboards stored in the garage, he looked at me a little funny. ...»

Create a festive holiday banner using burlap, jute twine, and flags!

My latest coffee filter flowers.

When it comes to enhancing trimwork, sometimes you don't have to start from scratch. Here you will see how I added bulk (and beauty) to the existing trimwork simply by adding... more ...»

I fell in love with this adorable oak antique dresser at a tag sale and had to have it. I decided the best way to go with this piece was paint the body of the dresser and then stain the ...»

I took this lifeless desk and transformed it with Chalk Paint® by Annie Sloan in Old White. This desk was given to me by a friend who had no idea this desk had such potential. What once ...»