DIY Nutcracker Soldier I made the unusual DIY nutcracker soldier using a stencil and vintage wallpaper. A genius idea if I do say so myself. The colors in the wallpaper design screamed Christmas and the nutcracker is Christmasy…..so….. Nutcracker Soldier Decoration I’ve had the red and green and gold wallpaper forever. I bought the wallpaper… [Read More]
10 Furniture Tutorials You Will Want To Try Today
Ten Really Easy Furniture Tutorials My step-by step furniture tutorials are meant to inspire everyone from beginning DIY’ers to seasoned paint pros. I believe there is always something new to learn or a better way to do just about anything. I share antiquing techniques, stenciling, decoupage, prep instructions, metallic paint projects, distressing techniques, chalk finish… [Read More]
Tiered Wood Centerpiece Spray Painted With Metallic Paint
Tiered Wood Centerpiece Display This tiered wood centerpiece is a great find but it did need some work. When I spotted it I knew all it needed was a little love. I want you to know that almost anything you find at the junk store can be made beautiful. Sometimes all it takes is a… [Read More]
Ugly Rooster Lamp Gets A Spray Paint Makeover
Rooster Lamp Spray Paint Makeover I know, I know….another spray paint makeover. I can’t help it you guys. Spray paint makes everything better. It’s an inexpensive and easy way to update just about anything. My main goal every post is to get your creative juices flowing. No need to try to copy the project because… [Read More]
Make An Outdoor Plant Table Using Reclaimed Wood
How We Made An Outdoor Plant Table The JTS has been hard at work again. He put together an outdoor plant table for me. We actually took apart another table to make this table. Have you heard of robbing Peter to pay Paul? That’s what we did. Outdoor Plant Table The table turned out great…. [Read More]
Challenge Time For Me | How About You?
Put On Your Big Girl Panties (or Big Boy Boxers) Yep, I said it. Time to put on your big girl panties. I’m putting mine on and challenging myself to be in front of the camera more and to make “in the moment” furniture painting videos. I think these would be a big help to… [Read More]
15 Dry Brush Paint Projects Will Make You Thirsty For More
Dry Brush Paint Projects Are Too Easy Dry brush paint projects are almost too easy. This technique is a great way to add depth and texture to your paint project. And you can do it. A 5 year old can do this. The secret to the technique? Quick and light brush strokes using a very… [Read More]
15 Rustic American Flag Projects With Star Appeal
American Flags Made From All Kinds Of Stuff Featuring American Flag projects today because I’m feeling Patriotic. My husband served in the United States Military for 27 years. I’m proud of him and I’m proud of our country. My little sister was born on the fourth of July and my birthday is two days after… [Read More]
Rusty Wagon Flower Planter And Other Junky Things Found On Our Lawn
Rusty Wagon Flower Planter With Pretty Red and Purple Flowers I thought you guys might enjoy seeing a few of my Summer flowers potted in recycled items. The rusty wagon flower planter is the star of the show. I love the wagon and it was a $10 thrift store find. Rusty Wagon Flower Planter I… [Read More]
16 Red, White, and Blue DIY Projects
Red, White & Blue DIY Projects – Colorful Inspiration I’m a little late with the red, white & blue diy projects…..at least for Memorial day……but the Fourth of July is coming up. The fourth is my baby sister’s birthday. She’s nine years younger than me. My birthday is July 6th and after she was born… [Read More]
How to Replace Furniture Hardware
Replace Furniture Knobs On Any Furniture I’m going to show you how to replace furniture knobs where the center-to-center measurement of the old hardware is different from the new hardware. To put that in regular language….you can’t screw the new knobs to the furniture because the screw holes are not the right distance apart. You… [Read More]
How To Fake An Antique Painted Plank Tabletop
Fake An Antique Table Top With Painted Wood Planks Did you know you can fake an antique painted wood table top……one that looks like individual wood planks/boards from a solid piece of wood? I didn’t either…but I like trying new techniques…..the kind I make up as I go along. I’m a real rebel. I was… [Read More]
