Natural Hemp Oil and Faux Rattan Restore an Old Wood Chair
This sad chair lived many years sitting all alone in a dusty corner. No one could sit in it, because its seat had caved in. Then one day it was pulled out of its corner, placed in the backseat of a car, and transported to my studio. And there is where its old life ended,…
Chalk Painted Wood End Table with Rice Decoupage Paper and Scripture Quotes
Are you looking for an easy way to add some pizzazz to a piece of furniture? Look no futher than beautiful rice decoupage paper! It adds texture, color, and a pop of “wow” that is super easy to apply. This classic end table was hiding in the basement with a smattering of spiderwebs and mildew….
End Table Makeover with Chalk Paint and Gel Stain
Do you have a sturdy piece of furniture that is so functional that you can’t let it go, but it’s so ugly that you wish you didn’t need it? I bet it’s a piece that’s seen a lot of things in its life. Just like this end table that used to sit in my aunt’s…
Old Wood Trunk Makeover
When I was a kid, every Christmas my brother and I would haul out my grandmother’s Christmas decorations. All that sparkly tinsel was packed up in two green storage trunks. I think this must have started my love for old trunks. Because now whenever I find an old wood trunk like this one, it sets…
Reusable Wood Turkey Place Cards for Thanksgiving
I have a confession to make. Even though I try really hard to create functional decor, like these custom monogrammed towels, or this vintage file box and this upcycled wall organizer, sometimes a piece wiggles its way into my house just because it’s so darn cute! When I found this adorable turkey place holder design…
DIY Custom Acrylic Plant Tags/Charms Using xTool P2
Plants don’t stand a chance with me. I don’t just have a brown thumb. I am the Grim Reaper of all things vegetation. Plant leaves tremble when I walk down the aisles of the gardening section. The clearance plants, barely holding on to their last root? They give up the ghost as soon as I…
How to Make a Custom Acrylic Dinosaur Cake Topper – xTool P2
As I mentioned in the first post about setting up the P2 laser, being able to create custom art quickly is what this machine is all about! After wrestling with the Air Pump Current error, and uneven cutting and engraving, it was a huge relief to create a finished product! When your grandbaby turns three…
Cabinet Door Upcycle: Apothecary Transfer Wall Organizer
Looking for a way to create a beautiful and functional organizer to catch all the things on your way in and out of the door? Then this project is for you! These cabinet doors were just waiting for the chance to become something amazing! Tools and Materials Tools Materials Cleaning & Prepping The first step…
Waxing Wood Furniture 101: A Beginner’s Guide to Beautiful Finishes
If you’ve ever run your hand across an antique dresser and marveled at its smooth, velvety feel—that’s wax, baby! Wax finishes are some of the most time-honored and beginner-friendly ways to seal wood furniture. In this guide, I’ll walk you through everything you need to know about using wax as a furniture finish: from the…
Beginner’s Guide to Non-Drying Oils for Wood Finishing
If you’ve ever admired the soft sheen of a wooden salad bowl or marveled at how smooth a wooden toy feels, chances are good you’ve seen non-drying oils in action! These gentle, easy-to-find oils are a go-to for many DIYers and furniture lovers who want to preserve wood’s natural character without the glossy slickness of…
She Shed Update: Faux Brick Accent Wall Tutorial
Do you remember when I said that I wanted to preserve these beautiful slat walls? The walls that were built from shipping crates from my husband’s great aunt’s store? The walls that are considered a piece of his family history? Yeah. Me too. Unfortunately, that piece of amazing family history didn’t photograph so well when…
How to Update Recessed Can Lights with Stain!
Recessed lighting is a great way to brighten up a room without creating too much visual clutter in the ceiling. However, they can still be a bit of an eyesore if the finish doesn’t quite match the ceiling. I found a super easy way to update metal recessed or “can” lights, and it doesn’t involve…
She-Shed Take 12: The Big Makeover Reveal
A long, long time ago, (four years, to be precise) when this project first started, I had a vision. It wasn’t of sugarplums. It was a vision of a bright and airy, happy place where I could create without restrictions. I could soak in the sunshine and watch the birds flitter and tweet their way…
She-Shed Take 11: Painting and Stenciling a Concrete Floor
There are so many options to consider when you decide to refinish a concrete floor. Throughout the process of planning, repairing, and updating my little she-shed, I waffled back and forth on how to finish the floor. I considered vinyl planks, painting, sheet linoleum, and tile. In the end, paint won out due to the…
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