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…
Stained and Stenciled Headboard
The best pieces of furniture are the ones that tell a story. They’re the ones where every scratch and ding is a memory. A time when Uncle Danny and Uncle Billy were wrestling and knocked the chair over, cracking the arm. Or those scrapes on the legs where Grandma bumped the vacuum against them every….
DIY Woodburned Name Banner with Torch Paste and Silkscreen Stencils
Do you enjoy woodburned designs, but worry that creating them is too complicated or dangerous? Torch Paste woodburning paste is a fun way to achieve an intricate woodburned look quickly. With one simple tool, a stencil, and a jar of paste, you can easily create a customized name sign for any occasion! This particular sign…
DIY Valentine’s Garland or Wreath Charms
Easy decor projects that don’t take up a lot of space are my favorite kind! These sweet heart-shaped wood charms can be added to any wreath or garland to celebrate the month of love. Leave it up all spring to create a romantic cottage-core style! You can even make it reversible and customize one side…
DIY Interchangeable Seasonal Picture Frame Wreath
Storing a wreath for each season takes up a lot of storage space. Wreaths also eventually break down, whether they’re real or artificial. A DIY interchangeable wreath made from an upcycled picture frame is the perfect solution! Change out the decor each season and store it all in one bin! Using a smaller quantity of…
Coastal Christmas TV Tray Makeover
Trade your snow shoes and gloves for flip-flops and sunscreen! Let’s celebrate Christmas on the beach with an adorable Coastal Christmas TV Tray Makeover sponsored by Dixie Belle Paint Company. I was so excited to be accepted for Dixie Belle’s Christmas Mystery Box challenge! It’s always fun to receive a package not knowing what’s inside….
Which Paintbrush is Best for A Smooth Finish on Oil-Based and Water-Based Products?
Have you ever stood in the aisle of your favorite big box store and felt completely baffled by all of the paintbrush options? Here you are, ready to dive into your project, but you’re confronted with so many choices that you aren’t sure which paintbrush is the right one. Do you just grab the first…
How to Stain with a Stencil
Have you ever looked at inlaid wood or wood burned wood and wished you could achieve a similar look? How about staining with stencils to create a similar effect? I love using stencils to create beautiful designs in a matter of minutes. All it takes is a little planning and a couple of key products…
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…
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…
She-Shed Take 10: Are We Painting Yet??
Finally!!! I never thought we would get this far, especially considering where we started, but it was actually time to start prepping the she-shed interior for painting! A good foundation is important for any project, but especially one that you intend to last a lifetime…or two or three. Since this building is on its third…
Where Can I Get That?
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