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Faux Pallet-Wood project | DIY Wedding decor – a pallet wood heart.

October 23, 2016 2 Comments

Wedding idea - make a faux pallet wooden heart

I’m so excited to be back! It’s been so long. I started a new business and it’s taken me by storm. It’s busy and very exciting, but I’m very happy to be able to share a fun project I did for my sister with you today. So a few months ago, my little sister got […]

Filed Under: craft time, Crafts, decor, distressed, Outdoor Space, party, Pinterest

Guest Post: Vintage Flower ‘Pot’

May 18, 2015 9 Comments

Hi, my name is Cathy and I am so excited that Vivienne asked me to share a project with you today. I blog at Vintage, Paint and more…  where I share my love of bringing new life to found objects. I love the thrill of the hunt whether it’s a thrift store, garage sale, side of […]

Filed Under: burlap, craft time, Crafts, distressed, DIY, floral design, guest blogger

Faking the look of trendy pottery pieces. An easy DIY.

February 24, 2015 9 Comments

I’m finally starting to get in a spring-y mood.  I’m ready for a little color. I’ve been seeing this gorgeous blue-green color everywhere and I am craving it.  I did a faux patina champagne bucket in a similar color and I love it.  Some of these trendy pottery pieces can be really expensive though, and I’d […]

Filed Under: Accessories, cheap and easy, Crafts, distressed, faux finish, Featured, project du jour, Simple, spray paint, Spring

New Faux Bois Technique: Bad Quality Spray Paint & Serendipity

October 1, 2012 5 Comments

This post could also be called Even Cheap, Crappy Quality Spray Paint Can Be Beautiful.  It technically isn’t faux bois since it’s real wood grain… but I don’t even know how I’d go about trying to create this on purpose. With faux bois being so popular, I was delighted when this happened by total accident. I […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, craft time, Crafts, distressed, faux bois, faux finish, Halloween, silver, spray paint, very cool

Ombre Owl Artwork (from Dollar Store Halloween decor)

September 17, 2012 17 Comments

I love “distressed” art projects.  They’re so forgiving.  If it isn’t perfect, or you really mess something up…. that’s ok.  I meant to do that.  That being the case, I really enjoy this type of project.  Here’s my latest: Ombre Owl Artwork, using Halloween silhouettes from the Dollar Store. This was really quite easy to […]

Filed Under: artwork, Autumn, Crafts, decor, distressed, Fall, Halloween, Holidays, tutorial

DIY Patriotic Flag Artwork in about an hour.

July 2, 2012 4 Comments

I love this country. I love quick art projects. I love spray paint. I dropped the ball as far as getting my patriotic decor up last month, so I am hustling to get some up in a day. This “Old Glory” flag sign was created in less than an hour using scrap wood and some […]

Filed Under: 4th of July, artwork, cheap and easy, Crafts, distressed, project du jour, spray paint, summer, tutorial, upcycle, UseWhatchaGot

DIY Ombre subway art for Mother’s Day.

April 24, 2012 28 Comments

Typographic DIY art work for Mother's Day

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, so when Plaid Crafts sent me a whole box of Martha Stewart Craft Supplies and asked me to create a Mother’s Day project, I jumped at the chance. I decided to make some Mom-inspired, typographic subway art. (This post contains affiliate links) Supplies needed: a 1/4″ plywood board. […]

Filed Under: artwork, craft time, Crafts, distressed, Mother's Day, tutorial

Create a faux-rust effect using spray paint and salt.

February 3, 2012 37 Comments

Faux rust technique using spray paint and salt

Yep.  Spray paint and salt can give you an instant weathered iron effect.  You can create a faux rust effect using these ingredients. As I am still sick, today I thought I’d share how to create a chipped, rusted paint effect.  (When I am feeling better I will show you on an actual project, but […]

Filed Under: cheap and easy, Crafts, distressed, epsom salt, faux finish, spray paint, tutorial

Make your bad photos work to your advantage.

August 24, 2011 27 Comments

I love photos! One of my favorite items to use when decorating my house is photos.  I have never been one to line the hallway with my kids’ school portraits (not a criticism if you do it… to each his or her own…). We haven’t had a whole lot of family portraits taken (the last […]

Filed Under: Accessories, cheap and easy, Crafts, decor, distressed, frames, Handsome Hubby, Let me help you, photos, quirkiness, Tips & Tricks

How to make a Vintage Lake Sign

July 11, 2011 30 Comments

Our friends, Jeff & Tanya,  invited us to share a lake house with them last month.   We had an absolute blast! I wanted to do a bit more than just write a thank you note.  Jeff & Tanya have a beautiful back yard BBQ area and they have lots of vintage signs out there too. […]

Filed Under: artwork, cheap and easy, Crafts, distressed, spray paint, summer, tutorial

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