Sponge painting is gaining its fair share of popularity. This is because there are so many different sponge painting ideas that yield various looks. Regardless of the surface, each individual job looks entirely different. If you have been thinking of trying but don’t know where to begin, here is a start. Sponge painting differs significantly ...
A mailbox is just a mailbox. Right? No way! Nothing is as it seems, and these unique vessels are no different. With a little imagination, you’ll find there are a variety of fun ways to use old mailboxes around the house. They’re great for storage, decoration, and can serve practical purposes, too. We’ve provided 10 ...
Wood graining is a faux finish paint technique that mimics the look of real wood. This faux finish technique can be used to fix up an old table or chair, add dimension to interior or exterior doors, give storage chests and toy boxes an authentic wood appearance, refinish cabinetry,give your walls a warm rustic look, ...
** This article was previously published on Examiner. People pay A LOT of money for Shabby Chic furniture, but it is a process you can do yourself at home to save money. If you are not familiar with the Shabby Chic furniture, it is defined by Wikipedia as: “A form of interior design where furniture ...
The two most popular methods is sponge painting and splatter painting. Sponging is done with a natural sponge that is moistened with paint or dye and then applied directly to the fabric in dabbing motions. Splatter painting is done by shaking a paint-covered brush at or over the fabric. The type of paint or dye ...
Lime washing is a faux finish paint technique that adds a very subtle white-washed finish to walls. The lime washing paint technique is very similar to color washing, except that the lime washing provides a white, almost chalky, finish. Many people learn how to lime wash walls because it is a fairly simple faux finish ...
As an artist, my kids have grown up painting. So when I was asked to help introduce art to the toddler class at the local school of course I said yes. I planned a lot of fun projects. We were going to create and build structures, make big hats and do all sorts of wonderful ...
For many years the traditional way of redecorating a room in the home was to either re-paint or re-wallpaper. Nowadays, however, there are a lot of different methods that are being used to provide those accent colors and really spice up a room renovation. Sponge painting over a base coat is popular, as it provides ...
Most preschoolers enjoy getting their hands dirty. They love to squish and squash in mud, finger paint, play dough, glue and any other available media. While parents want to encourage their budding artist’s talent and love of art, they also want to harness that enthusiasm into activities that won’t destroy the house. And with many ...
If you like the European look for your dining room, consider decorating it in an Old World style. Here are some tips you may find helpful in achieving this look: 1) Wall Paint: Using the correct color hues on your dining room walls can set the stage in achieving the old world look. Use darker ...