This Spray Paint Trick Will Make You Want to Makeover Everything!

Painting Furniture the Easy Way With a Wagner Sprayer

Does the thought of painting furniture seem overwhelming? Over the years we’ve painted over 100 pieces of furniture and learned a few tips and tricks along the way. Since we started using the Wagner sprayer we felt like we’ve died and gone to painter’s heaven. In fact, using a paint sprayer is so much easier than you think!We’ve shared how quickly we were able to paint all of the interior doors in Steph’s house with the Wagner sprayer.While today we’d like to share how to use the detailed spray nozzle to get a beautiful smooth finish while painting furniture.You’ll also find tips for prepping the furniture before paint, tips for sticky drawers, as well as how to apply gilding for a little bit of glam.These furniture pieces were painted for a client. You’ll see the transformation of a vintage dresser and vanity. Once we were finished, they looked so beautiful I wanted to keep them for myself.This post contains affiliate links for your convenience. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases. Please see our disclosure here for details.

Dip Dye Decor

I'm sure by now most of you have seen at least one item in a store that appears to have been dipped in paint. I know I've been seeing dip dyed wicker baskets in several places and I just had to have one so I figured I'd try the technique with a handful of items to see how they turned out. I was pleasantly surprised at the outcome of all five items I tried this technique on!

Use Mud and Paint to Update Boring Planters

Easily give boring or old planters or vases a sophisticated facelift by painting them and smearing them with mud.I searched for two years for planters that were a modern shape, large in size, and a sophisticated color that would go well on our front porch. After not having any luck I decided to DIY a pair to fit our needs.

Blue Beauty Furniture Makeover

I gave this ornate chest of drawers a makeover with just a little paint and some love.Taking old furniture and completely transforming it is something I’m very passionate about. I literally am giving the dated piece a new life and possibly saving them from landfills.

Floral Nightstand Makeover

My sister just moved in to a new house and her daughter is getting some new furniture. So naturally I step in. She's very feminine and whimsical so I had some ideas.

How to Make a Mosquito Repellent Patio Planter

Learn how to make a gorgeous mosquito repellent patio planter with 2 common plants from your local nursery!

Cabinet Makeover Using Chalk Paint™ Decorative Paint by Annie Sloan

I was given this beautiful cabin from a friend who was moving her store to a new location. I had to have it and I had a vision of what this falling apart and damaged cabinet could be. There were lots of issues with the cabinet, the door wouldn't close (it was about 1/2 inch too big for the door opening), the veneer was peeling and broken, the veneer had been removed on the sides of the cabinet and there were trim pieces missing. With all this, I still knew it could be beautiful again. I got to work, gluing, tearing apart, clamping and filling with wood filler. Once all this was done and dried, I sanded and then sanded some more...this felt like it took months. I took the door apart and regaled it, but it was still too big, so I resigned myself to the fact I would have to cut it down with the table saw. Once everything was dried and put back together, It was time to paint. I gave the entire piece a coat of Aubusson Blue Chalk Paint™ decorative paint by Annie Sloan. I covered the entire piece with just a 4 ounce sample size pot! After the paint dried, I coated the piece in wax. I wanted the blue to stay in place once I added my second color Cream. I gave the piece 2 coats of Cream Chalk Paint™. After the paint was dry, it was time to distress. I used a wet rag and rubbed the paint off in the high spots and on carving in the drawer and door. This way I was able to let the blue color show through without going all the way down to the wood. This was an easy process and I preferred it to sanding....a lot less mess! After I was done distressing, I coated the entire piece in soft clear wax. I used brass cleaner on the 3 pieces of drawer hardware and it looked brand new. I reattached the hardware and the cabinet was done. All I needed to do was move it into its new home in our kitchen. I love how it looks against our newly painted dark walls! For more information you can visit the blog post here: http://mypassionfordecor.blogspot.com/2014/10/cabinet-makeover-using-chalk-paint.html

Nightstand Makeover Using Milk Paint

My hubby found this on the side of the road and brought it home for me! I loved the shape and size of it and knew it would look great in a Navy blue color!

Vintage Metal Desk Makeover | Spray Painted Furniture

There is a time and a place to use spray paint when painting furniture, and this vintage metal desk was just that. Using spray paint and some fun decorative film gave this desk a fun new look that is durable and easy to recreate.Find more DIY inspiration HERE at my YouTube channel.

Spray Paint Ombre Planters

Have you guys been to IKEA recently? Their spring collection is POPPING! POPPING I tell you! Well, I was in there this past February when they were just starting to roll-out their merchandise and had the opportunity to snag a few things. I thought I’d start unveiling some DIYs for the various outdoor spaces – enter the spray paint ombre planters.

How to Install an Inexpensive Peel and Stick Backsplash Easily

If you’ve been following along for a while you know that we’ve used this peel and stick vinyl tile before in my master bathroom makeover. I believe it’s a great product that can quickly transform a space on a tight budget. In fact, my mother-in-law loved it so much, she wanted to install a peel and stick backsplash in her kitchen.As you know, we love to create a custom look without spending a lot of money. However, it’s also important that the product be durable enough and that it looks good over an extended period of time. In fact, in a few weeks we will share a post of how this peel and stick vinyl tile has held up in my bathroom. Be sure to watch for that, if this is a product you are interested in using.So, scroll on down and see how we transformed her kitchen in less than an hour for less than $100.

How to Make a Photo Banner | Decorating With Photos

Get the steps to create a photo banner to decorate for your next celebration. Photo banners are perfect for milestone birthdays, graduations, retirements, anniversaries, or showers.For more simple and budget-friendly DIY project ideas, be sure to follow us on HomeTalk and visit our blog!

Decoupage Plastic Easter Eggs With Postage Stamps

It’s easy to decoupage plastic Easter eggs to give them a fun new look with just a few supplies needed.

Easter Table Using Flower Folded Napkins

I just love periwinkle blue and white polka dots and I incorporated them into my Easter Tablescape. Today I am showing you how to set an Easter table using flower folded napkins.There is something so crisp and refreshing about periwinkle blue. Don’t you agree?

Rope Vases

Turn a Kevita glass bottle into a boho vase using jute/ rope and a glue gun.

DIY Sign

I wanted to change up my space for spring and summer by incorporating yellows. I love lemons, so I figured I would start there! I was browsing Joann Fabrics the other day, I saw those $2 bags they have up towards the cash register, and a lemon printed one caught my eye. An idea spring to mind, and so I decided to grab the bag and head home instead of spending a ton of cash on the other incredibly cute summery signs they have. Follow along as I show you how to make the easiest sign at the lowest price!

Wall Hanging/table Runner

I love to do projects that cost next to nothing and use items I already have on hand. This project is so versatile and can be tailored to whatever taste or style you have in your home.

Rose Sugar Scrub Recipe With Essential Oils for Glowing Skin

Discover how to make a rose sugar scrub recipe with essential oils. This rose body scrub is made without coconut oil, and is naturally scented with essential oils to create a homemade body scrub for glowing skin.

Budget Friendly Bathroom Makeover

I have been wanting to update my guest bathroom for several months. My goal was to brighten up the space and bring some life to it. Even though this is just a bathroom I wanted it to feel inviting to us and our guests, not dark and dreary.I wanted to spend as little money as possible on this project, so if you want to see how my husband and I transformed this space for under $30 read below. We are more than happy with the end result, and even though the changes we made were small they made all the difference.

How To Blow An Egg Out

Have you ever made such beautiful dyed Easter eggs that you just wanted them to last forever?To me, there’s nothing like decorating with real dyed eggs. But unfortunately you can’t keep traditional hard-boiled, dyed Easter eggs.But there is a way to use real dyed eggs in your decor. Years ago I learned how to blow the egg out of its shell so I could dye or decorate the shell to keep for my Easter decor year after year.And it’s so easy to do!

Thrift Store Purchase to One of a Kind Hallway Bench

Read on to see my thrift store fixer upper iron bench makeover. I’d been wanting a sturdy bench for my hallway for quite some time. When I saw the one pictured below, I loved the lines of the wrought iron part and stopped to check it out. I kept thinking about the bench as I continued to search for treasures at my local thrift store. I went back and looked at the bench once again to inspect it further. The iron frame was super sturdy. That’s about all the bench had going for it.

Basement Dry Bar – Industrial Design

As part of our quest to finish our basement knew I wanted to add a bar area. Since we were conscious of our budget, it wasn’t worth it to us to go the wet bar route and spending a fortune on moving the plumbing. I wanted something that looked good without costing a fortune. The solution was simple- we decided to build a basement bar ourselves. Here I will share with you how we added our basement dry bar for under $300!

DIY Easter Decor: The Lovely Carrot Pillow You Can Easily Make

Everybody loves throw pillows, but we also know that the beautiful ones are a bit pricey. So I’ll show you how to create beautiful throw pillows that would be a perfect fit for your spring and Easter decor.

DIY Dog Bowl Succulent Garden

How to Refinish a Wooden Picnic Table in 4 Easy Steps

Learn how to refinish a wooden picnic table in 4 easy steps with this DIY tutorial!

Dollar Tree Cloche

I always love cloches! They are so much fun to fill with cute holiday items and this one is no different. The best part of this project is that it's made using Dollar Tree items. I am sure you all know by now that my passion is creating crafts on a budget and I do my best to make them look boutique worthy.Let's get started on another fun creative craft!

DIY End Table to Hide the Shredder

*This post is sponsored by GBC. All thoughts and opinions are my own*Shredders are a fantastic way to get rid of secure materials, but they aren’t always the best looking or fit nicely into the decor. Since I’m all about beauty AND function over here, I decided to create a much cuter way to house my function driven shredder. Here is the tutorial of how I made a DIY end table to house my new shredder. Let’s get started!Before: The reason for building the DIY end table

See How We Added Warmth With a Diy Wood Shim Accent Wall

Hello! Today I am sharing a quick and easy DIY we did in the Airbnb. I recently added some warmth to our TV niche with wood shims!

How to Use Paint to Soften Wood Grain

Do you want a smoother finish to hide the appearance of wood grain? Here is what I do to help soften the loom of the grain and attract your eye to other areas.

Hootshack - Decoupage Napkin Sign DIY - Hootshack

Decoupage is such an easy project and it's so pretty with these napkins. More details at Hootshack.com

Create & Decorate With Cement Containers

I wanted to play with cement. This is my first attempt of concrete creating.

Easy Chippy Paint DIY - With a Secret Ingredient!

So we've been in our house for over four years now! Amazing how time flies. Over five years since we lost our home to wildfire - I can't believe it. Every little DIY has made this home we bought feel more like the home we have always lived in. One of our big projects was the kitchen. Check out the "before" pic... pretty, but a little too much "fru fru" for me.

Stenciled Vintage Mirror

I found a couple of vintage mirrors at a flea market about 2 years ago. And I decided that I wanted to use one of them on a blank wall in my guest bath.But I thought it needed a little embellishment.So I stenciled it!

Dry Stack Stone Planter

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How to Make a Succulent Planter

After a long winter, I wanted to do a little something to liven up the library. Green, fresh, spring-like, but also with staying power. After noodling on it a bit I knew just what to do…In this post, I’m going to show you how to make a succulent planter (with drainage) out of a found piece of wood and some moss. This easy DIY will cost around $20 — including the mini succulents! We’ll also cover some basic indoor succulent tips and tricks. Thank you to Costa Farms for providing the succulents!

Modern Painted Arch

Got a blank wall and 30 minutes? Paint an arch! This is such a great way to liven up a space or try a new color. AND! If there’s one thing I find myself saying OVER and OVER, it’s, “it’s just paint.” Don’t like it? Paint over it. Simple.

How To DIY Painted Rock Flowers Garden

These colorful blooms are a pretty addition to any outdoor space — and you don’t need to worry about watering or weather!