Make A Chalkboard Let’s make a chalkboard today. You can make a chalkboard out of just about anything. This chalkboard project is made from the mirror holder/frame of a vintage dresser. The mirror was missing and all we had to do was cut a wood panel to replace the missing mirror. Then paint it with… [Read More]
10 Steps to Prepping and Painting Furniture
Prepping Furniture And Paint Steps Did you know that prepping furniture before painting is the most important part of the project? Sometimes I’m asked to quote a price for painting a piece of furniture. And sometimes when I quote the price, I’m met with…“It cost that much just to paint it?” Just painting is not all that… [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]
Tutorial-How To Antique Painted Furniture
How To Antique Furniture Learn how to antique furniture in a few easy steps. Antique paint and painted furniture to add depth and character. No hum drum stuff here. Tips, tricks, and lots of photos to make your project the best it can be are included. How to Antique Furniture Step 1. Paint furniture the… [Read More]
Dry Brushing Paint? It Ain’t Rocket Science
Dry Brushing Paint is Fun Hey guys, dry brushing paint on a home décor accessory is something you can do in a heartbeat. It is seriously easy and fast and it’s not rocket science. I should get Sofi, my 6 year old granddaughter, to give it a try. For an added bonus today I have… [Read More]
Drop Cloth Seats and White Painted Chairs
Drop Cloth DIY Idea How about a fun and easy drop cloth diy idea? Cover chair seats with drop cloths for an easy, stylish, and inexpensive update. I love it when a project comes together like I envisioned. That doesn’t always happen. The beautiful white chairs with the drop cloth seats make me smile. Painting… [Read More]
32 DIY Furniture Makeovers
32 Best of the Best DIY Furniture Makeovers These top DIY furniture makeovers give you a look at a variety of furniture paints . The painted furniture makeovers also include my favorite special paint techniques. Just looking at photos of the makeovers make me smile. I put a lot of time and effort into these… [Read More]
Vintage dresser and mirror up-graded to “UNDERSTATED ELEGANCE”
How To Antique Furniture I get a lot of questions about how to antique furniture. It’s a really simple process. Once the furniture is painted I use Caromal Colours Toner to age or antique the paint. How To Antique Furniture I gave this dresser a two-tone antiqued finish using the toner. The vintage dresser with… [Read More]
DIY Christmas Tree from Vintage Hardware
I’m wondering what you guys will think about this project. I used a whole bunch of stuff from my junk stash and made something fun and funky. You will have to let me know what you think about it.
Stop! 17 Things Not To Toss In The Thrift Store Donation Bag
Just Say No To The Thrift Store Donation Bag Think that’s a funny post title? I couldn’t think of any other way to emphasize the topic. Don’t toss stuff in that thrift store donation bag until you are sure you have no use for it. Since starting my new career in junkin’ (okay, maybe it’s… [Read More]
Vintage Oak Furniture Paired With White Paint
How To Use Off White Paint To Update Oak Furniture Off White paint works wonders on furniture. I used it to update a vintage oak dresser. The oak and the off white paint pair perfectly. I’m amazed sometimes how the simplest projects can turn out so beautiful. On my Furniture Inspiration Board I have a… [Read More]
Classic makeover for a vintage dresser
Antique Furniture Finish Giving painted furniture an antique furniture finish is one of my favorite things. This dresser had seen better days and restoring it to the original finish wasn’t in the cards. I work much better with paint. Antique Furniture Finish The vintage dresser was just crying out for a little love. I found… [Read More]
