Creating Shabby Chic Bookcases is an easy project that can be accomplished in one weekend. To start this Shabby Chic Bookcase Paint Technique project you will need to spend at least one weekend, but maybe a little more time. Any real wood or cheap plain fake wood Bookcases are perfect for this Shabby Chic Paint ...
The school aged children in my childcare home love to make crafts. I used to teach crafts for our church camp, and love working with children in all the different areas that concern crafts. What child doesn’t like to paint? All of my childcare kids really enjoy painting, and I have a large variety of ...
Lamination on furniture gives it a more durable and glossy look, but it is not always the look that stays updated with our unique tastes. As your tastes change you will want to paint over laminated furniture to stay updated, but can you really paint laminate? Yes, you can paint laminate furniture and it is ...
Creating Shabby Chic Jewelry Box is an easy project that can be accomplished in one weekend. To start this Shabby Chic Jewelry Box Paint Technique project you will need to spend at least one weekend, but maybe a little more time. I recommend using some of those pre made wood jewelry boxes from Michaels Arts ...
Many things should be considered when a person wants to begin working on oil paintings. Here are a few simple tips about painting with oil. These will be very helpful for anyone who is considering taking up the hobby. Choosing the right brushes is the most important thing. Never use cheap brushes with oil paintings ...
What could be worse than tearing up the grotesque, earthworm-hued carpet in your basement, only to find concrete? This was my dilemma recently, when I lifted the carpet in the finished basement in our new house. What did I expect to find-glowing, blonde hardwood floors? I shouldn’t have been surprised. However, I have precious little ...
Paint thinner is a solvent that you can use to thin oil based paints and it can be used to clean off paint brushes, varnishes, etc. Paint thinner is something you want to be very careful with because it gives off vapors. If you use it normally, you should not be affected by it but ...
Creating a Shabby Chic Filing Cabinet is an easy project that can be accomplished in one weekend. To start this Shabby Chic Filing Cabinet Paint Technique project you will need to spend at least one weekend, but maybe a little more time. Any real wood or cheap plain fake wood Filing Cabinets are perfect for ...
This antique paper towel holder is the perfect addition to a rustic kitchen, retro kitchen, or even a vintage kitchen décor. Creating an antique Paper Towel Holder on a budget is an easy project that can be accomplished in a weekend. To start this antiquing project you will need to find an inexpensive wood Paper ...
When that decorating bug bites and you decide to start with a fresh coat of paint, the painting tools you choose can make a big difference in the outcome of your work. Buy the best quality painting tools you can afford. Those cheap brushes will leave streaks and loose bristles all over your painted surface! ...
