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I enjoy finding new ways to use chalk type paint. Yes we have all seen beautiful furniture pieces, and I will be sharing some reveals soon. But it's fun playing around and trying new techniques. So one day while I was out shopping I stumbled upon an ugly pillow, I knew I would have fun transforming a thrift shop pillow with chalk type paint. Let me show you how, and share a few tips. Supplies - Pillow (try to find one that is smooth and has no ruffles or trim, cording is okay) - Chalk type paint ( I used Tidewater from Heirloom Traditions) - Photo printed on a laserjet printer - Mod Podge photo transfer (found at a craft supply store or search on line) - Foam Brush/ Paint brush - Clear wax ( I used muddy pond, and clear wax from Heirloom Traditions) - Cut up white cotton ... View Post

Tole Chandelier Many years ago I discovered the world of Shabby Chic. I remember the first time I saw a beautiful tole chandelier, I was totally smitten as one can be with a chandelier. I must admit I have not been very lucky to score the real thing. The price is usually out of my range, remember I'm el cheapo, and they are hard to find around here. After I shared my faux porcelain roses, more ideas started running through my head. A few years ago I purchased this lovely candle chandelier. It was sort of blah and boring. No offense if you have one of these and you like it the way it was. But I can never leave well enough alone. I need to mess with it. Hmm could it be that I have a control issue? (This post contains affiliate links) At the time I decided not to paint it, because I ... View Post

Inspiration can strike at any moment. Seriously at any moment. Like the time I had a vision that a mosaic counter made out of  broken bits of china. This is DIY repurposing at it's best! Oh yeah, I totally did that. And I didn't ask my husband either. It was many years ago when my daughter was small. I think she was taking a nap, and I thought....what would it look like if I took some of my not so nice china, smashed it and turned it into a mosaic china tile counter. Brilliant, let's do it! I think I may have been watching too many episodes of Trading Spaces. Do you remember that show? So I took out my hammer and got started on some of the prettiest pieces of china that I had. Sat outside on our patio and smashed away! My neighbors probably thought I lost my mind! I had ... View Post

Porcelain Roses You are probably wondering, how in the world can I make porcelain roses using chalk type paint. Well, I feel like I am challenging myself in every way possible to think outside of the box.  I am sure you have noticed that my crafty side has come out. Where in the world was it all these years? Well, maybe I had a little crafty side the whole time and never really knew it. So how do I come up with these ideas? Well, it's usually when I'm not trying to think of ideas, is when I think of ideas. Okay, that's sounds like a bunch of mumbo jumbo. But, it's the truth. Here's an example, I'm walking through a store I see a window display. Then I think, Ah-Ha! That would make a great headboard, only I'd use XYZ. Well, I wouldn't use XYZ but you get the idea. I see inspiration and I ... View Post

I have people ask me all the time, how did you think of that idea. Sometimes I can say that I saw something that inspired me. But sometimes an idea just comes to me from out of the blue. I was in the middle of starting several projects at once and I looked over at a vintage window that I have in my studio. I love the arched shape and the chippy patina. I have been dying to use chalk type paint on glass. As I was looking at this window I thought let's paint those windowpanes! I have been told chalk type paint sticks to everything....so let's try it! Then I had an ah ha moment. If I  repurposed this window I could  turn it into a dry erase board! Let's do this! I pulled out my Heirloom traditions paint in Blushing. Yes I love this color...and it's pink need I say more? And ... View Post