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Vintage Leprechaun St. Patrick’s Day Decor

Laura — Thu, 10 Mar 2016 19:07:59 +0000

This vintage leprechaun St. Patrick’s Day decor is a stunning decoration you’ll love to display every year! There are many steps involved but they are easy! You can make this in an afternoon. Or a morning. Let’s get started! I don’t really celebrate St. Patrick’s Day, but I do love vintage images. This vintage leprechaun has been in...

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How to: a chippy paint finish that always looks authentic!

Laura — Mon, 01 Feb 2016 15:01:36 +0000

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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Art Supply Caddy Makeover

Laura — Sun, 03 Jan 2016 23:19:20 +0000

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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IKEA KVILL Frames: from plastic to painted wood

Laura — Mon, 09 Mar 2015 16:50:41 +0000

Want to see how I turned plastic wall art into pretty painted wood? On a recent shopping trip to IKEA in Philadelphia (only an hour-ish away for us), I found these beautiful IKEA KVILL frames that are plastic. Plastic? Yes! I couldn’t wait to give them a painted makeover to bring out all of the scrollwork details!...

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White Christmas: Tin Luminary Makeover with Paint

Laura — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 15:37:00 +0000

A few days ago, I showed you my paint makeover on a star-shaped, crystal votive holder. It’s all part of my plan to add more white and ivory shades to our Christmas decor this year, for more of a White Christmas theme. I’ve got another holiday decoration redo for you today: A holiday tin luminary...

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Chippy Paint Altered Cigar Box

Laura — Wed, 19 Mar 2014 17:58:00 +0000

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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