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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.
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!
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!
$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!
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. :)
DIY Decorating:Board And Batten Wainscoting On A Budget
I am in the middle of transforming my master bedroom and just finished stenciling the walls and creating a Board and Batten Wainscoting. To see how I did it please visit my blog post http://www.lisascreativedesigns.com/lisascot...
2 Weeks 100 Moderate
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It was a lot of work for me but I am thrilled with the results!
The Power of Paint
Sometimes all it takes is a little paint to entirely change the mood and feel of a room. What do you do when you hear that voice inside your head that says "go ahead and paint that wood...you know you want to!"
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We are loving it as well! Thanks, Dria @ Dio. ...»
Vintage Oak Furniture Up-Dated With Complimentary Paint in White
I found the perfect candidate for the two-tone finish that I'm in love with. I'm talking about mixing white and a beautiful wood finish in the same project. The vintage dresser I found
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4 Hours 60.00 Easy