When I upcycle thrift store finds the projects are always fun and usually super easy. This candle holder project is a good example. It was definitely one my easiest DIY’s and also one of the cutest! This project was inspired by my friend Christy ‘s thrift store decor project from four years ago. Gosh,… [Read More]
11 Reasons Why You Should Paint Furniture With Latex Paint
I can give you 11 really good reasons why you should paint furniture with latex paint also known as water based paint. Once you learn about painting furniture with latex paint you can see how I distress the paint in my video tutorial below! Painted furniture makeovers are super easy with latex paint. Some people… [Read More]
9 DIY Valentines Day Upcycled Projects Made With Love
Make Valentines Day upcyled projects for your loved ones. You can make love signs and wall art from things found in your junk drawer, garage, workshop, and wood pile! Let’s talk upcycling. You can upcycle just about anything in your home. Things from your closet even! I have tons of what I call upcycled projects… [Read More]
How To Use Mod Podge On Fabric Tutorial
You can use Mod Podge on fabric, paper, wood, plastic, almost anything! My favorite thing to decoupage or mod podge is furniture. You might think it’s hard to mod podge furniture but it’s not. After reading my tutorial give it a try. Remember the $2.50 sewing machine I bought at auction? The makeover is complete…. [Read More]
How To Clean And Paint A Vintage Porcelain Enamel Table
Did you know you can clean and refurbish a vintage porcelain enamel table top using a battery powered sander? I didn’t know it either until I gave it a try. I thought I found a new technique but after Googling it I found out I’m not the first to use this method. This technique involves… [Read More]
Family Favorite Cheesy Green Chili Ham Dip
My favorite cheesy green chili ham dip has it all……….cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, ham, green chilies, and scallions. I have this recipe for you plus 2 more cheesy surprises! I’m sharing a recipe. Don’t run off! I do cook when I’m not DIYing and this yummy appetizer is referred to by the Owen family… [Read More]
How To Re-cover A Lane Cedar Chest Seat
Re-cover a Lane cedar chest seat in a matter of minutes. You will be surprised at how the padded seat is attached to the chest and how easy it is to how to remove and then re-cover. My Lane cedar chest has a padded seat top and I wanted to change the outdated fabric. Lane… [Read More]
The Rocky Road To The Perfect Chair Makeover
This perfect chair makeover took many twists and turns and yep, that’s not unusual around here. At least this dining room chair isn’t hum drum anymore. I love the bright, cheerful, yellow paint color and the fabric for the seat is fun and stylish. Just wait until you see the fabric. It’s a winner for… [Read More]
Best Italian Cream Cake Recipe With Cream Cheese Frosting
This is by far the best Italian Cream Cake recipe and the yummy cream cheese frosting is to-die-for. I once tried the Southern Living Magazine easy recipe that uses a cake mix and it was a disaster. You need to make this recipe even though it takes a bit of work. Have you had Italian… [Read More]
How To Distress Painted Furniture Using Vaseline
You can distress painted furniture using Vaseline Petroleum Jelly. Petroleum jelly is a paint resist meaning the paint will not adhere to any area covered with Vaseline. This is an easy technique for layering paint. Distress Painted Furniture Using Vaseline I promised you guys step by step details on the cedar chest I painted… [Read More]
How To Antique Painted Wood Furniture
Learn how to antique painted wood furniture in a few easy steps. It’s easy to antique paint and antique painted furniture to add depth and character. I have all kinds of tips, tricks, and lots of photos to make your project the best it can be. The process To Antique Painted Furniture is really simple. Anyone can… [Read More]
How To Prep Furniture For Painting
I’m going to show you how to prep furniture for painting because that is the most important part of the project. Then I have all the paint details too for this vintage dresser. family update: My 90 year old Dad has been in the hospital for the past 6 days. He has Coronavirus. I tested… [Read More]
