I’m in love with my Love to Create Wall Art! I made this in about two hours — including drying time — and you can alter this tutorial to make it personally yours. Let’s do this! This week, our Xyron Design Team has partnered with a fabulous new collection by 1canoe2 and American Crafts!  And yes,...

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Today I’m sharing how to make a colorful chippy paint look you’ll love. This is a two-page post, so get ready to dig in! First, we will find inspiration in your own closets, and then on the second page we’ll take a look at 10 color combinations to get your own ideas flowing! My very...

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I’ve created a tutorial to show you how to create a chippy paint finish that always looks authentic every time! I have a new tutorial up on the Walnut Hollow blog, where I’m a contributor. Walnut Hollow’s theme for January was all about getting organized, and you’ll find many helpful DIYs and tutorials on their blog to...

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January is all about getting organized, and so I bring you my art supply caddy makeover, and how duct tape can help you distress paint for a vintage, shabby look. Yes, duct tape! Thanks to DecoArt for sponsoring this project and sharing it with their readers. This project idea and tutorial is 100% my own.  Art Supply...

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This project and video tutorial are sponsored by Darice Crafts. All opinions and ideas are most definitely my own! You can create a fun and contemporary chippy paint finish in with just a few supplies and 4 simple steps. I love painting small unfinished wood pieces, and Darice Crafts has a wonderful selection in all kinds...

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It’s that time of year again, when Pinterest fills up with everyone’s top ten lists for the year! Here’s my contribution: my top craft and DIY posts for 2014, based on how much traffic and interest they generated here on Pet Scribbles! In no particular order . . . Peat Pot Wedding Favors This was...

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I love painting mason jars, but it occurred to me that I’ve never tried to paint the blue glass Ball mason jars. What would a distressed paint finish look like over the blue glass? When the blue anniversary jars first arrived on store shelves last Summer, we bought some right away! I was in love...

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The paints mentioned in this post were provided to me by DecoArt. All opinions and projects created – as always – are 100% my own! I recently shared my Chippy Paint Cigar Box Tutorial over on Deja Vue Designs where I’m the Creative Contributor. The chippy paint effect was done using candle wax as the...

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Today I’m over at Deja Vue Designs sharing one of my favorite faux finish paint techniques: chippy paint! I used a wax candle rubbed onto wood as the resist, and Chalky Finish paints which are formulated for easier distressing than other acrylic paints. The colors layer beautifully for a weathered, time-worn, vintage look. Click here for...

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