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Use Hemp Oil & Milk Paint to Create a Chippy, Old Painted Finish
Looking for a safe and easy way to add old patina to a piece of furniture?
I love the look of chippy old furniture, but those authentic finishes can be hard to find. ...»
Upcycling Old Hardcover Books Using Chalk Paint® Decorative Paint!
Gorgeous books are featured everywhere these days - in magazines, on blogs, in showcase homes. I decided to embrace this design trend and use a free pile of like-sized books, a bit of
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1 Hour Easy
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Ditto what Karen said. This is terrific. Never thought to paint old books.
Painting: Non-VOC building?
I'd like to start up a discussion regarding this article I just read: www.squidoo.com/creating-a-voc-free-home Does anyone have experience using zero-voc products?
$4.00 Spray Paint in a POPULAR Chalk Paint Color!
Love the Annie Sloan chalk paints and fabulous colors but cannot afford a can of paint for every project? I feel your pain and found a great solution in a $4.00 can of spray paint.
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Thank you Susan @ Rustic ReDiscovered . Let me know if you do! XOXO!
Turquoise Chalkboard/Hanger From Reclaimed Frame
Who doesn't love turquoise....and chalkboards.....and cool knobs from Hobby Lobby!! I created this chalkboard from a vintage mirror frame and it's wood hanger. Click the link for the how-to!!
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I too Love this idea, it looks great!
Dragonflies...
I made these for my sister's birthday ... I did NOT use ceiling fan blades. I couldn't fathom sealing them enough that they wouldn't warp. I just bought some nice thin boards and used my
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8 Hours 40 Moderate
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Loved it! Great job!
Painted Honeybee Dresser
I transformed this little antique dresser that I scored at an auction in just a few hours with just a little paint, new hardware, and a few honeybees...
http://sophiasdecor.blogspot.com/2013/05/lit...
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I love the addition of the honeybees!
Painting: What paint to use on unfinished pine cabinet for rustic look?
I bought a pre-loved glass & pine china cabinet with a drawer base that had never had a finish and is paint ready, doesn't even need sanding. I want to do a somewhat rustic look in a cream color. I was thinking of a milk or chalk paint so it doesn't end up with a plastic look from todays acrylic latex paints. Can't find online from Home Depot or Michaels. (Anyone know of a store near Spokane, WA?)Where do I find these paints and how to use them? Thanks!
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also if you would like the pine grain to show up better use a torch and run it over the wood ...»
Easy Hand Painted Signs Tutorial
I have been wanting to make a little book nook for my daughter's room before she was even born. I had this idea of making signs that had my favorite places from books. I am not a very
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You are welcome Terri! I love your idea about hanging the signs under different photos. :)