I had no idea I could paint some of these things! You are only limited by your imagination, when it comes to paint. Here are 9 amazing things you can paint- that you have never even thought about! 1. Upholstery I am amazed that you can paint upholstery– and excited! I found some terrific upholstery/fabric […]
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How To Paint an Upholstered Chair
The success you find in your projects depend mostly on the product that you use. So, the first step is to identify your project and the paint you want to use. To find a chair or couch or something to transform, I would recommend going to garage sales or second hand stores. I never dreamed […]
5 Creative Things You Can Turn Into a Book Shelf
I love to read, and I love to display my books even more than I enjoy reading! Break away from the normal bookshelves, with these creative ideas for displaying your reading collection! Box Shelf I love this idea, so creative and kind of bohemian. Use office clips (yes, office clips) and boxes from Ikea to […]
5 Different Methods For Painting Furniture
There is no right or wrong way to paint your furniture, the method you use will be determined by what coating you are using and how often you paint. I am a fine woodworker and have refinished furniture for over 10 years. I have tried every method out there and I will list the techniques in […]
3 Tips to Chalkboard Success
1. Match your method to your surface. Your surface will determine the paint you use. If you are doing a wall, choose a brush-on chalkboard paint, such as Rust-Oleum 206540 Chalkboard Brush-On, as found on Amazon for under $15, or at Home Depot for 9.67 for the same size. This is great stuff, I have […]
7 Things you Should NEVER Buy at a Craft Store
1. Foam I just upholstered a bench seat for my playroom. I went to Joann’s and the foam that I wanted (3 inch) was (wait for it…) 44.99 a yard!! I needed 3 yards. At the end of a very expensive playroom reno, this was not good news. I left the fabric store deflated, and […]