There are so many great uses for chalkboard paint and it is all the rage right now. Even more fun, you can create your own and it doesn’t have to be black! You can make custom-color chalkboard paint! No more boring black or green (I did boring black- don’t judge, it went with the […]
Archives for 2013
7 {Inexpensive} Places to Buy Furniture Hardware
The best way to add the “wow” factor to an old piece of furniture (or even a new one) is to replace the hardware. Fancy hardware can make an “eh” piece of furniture look amazing. In fact, I went looking for a dresser for my daughter, and couldn’t find anything I liked. So, I got […]
Easy Pillow Shams in 30 Minutes
I have never been much of a seamstress, and when I say that, I mean that I still need the manual to thread the needle. Thank goodness for manuals. So I am usually looking for pillows to buy instead of looking for fabric. This last month, I got adventurous for […]
The Easiest Way to Frame Fabric
The Easiest Way to Frame Fabric I wanted to use fabric as mats for my frames, but I wanted to make sure the fabric was straight and tight. So, here is what you need: Frames Masonite (white if you can) Spray adhesive Fabric I used custom frames, made by my […]
Painting Plastic Successfully- Plastic Project Tutorials
My daughter has one of those plastic table and chair sets from the IKEA kids section. It is (was) really cute, but a few years ago (at age 4) she decided to make it a “nail-painting” station. So, it obviously needs to go, or it needs new life. It isn’t hard, as long as you […]
Painting and Distressing a Mirror- Under 30 Minutes
Years ago, I remember searching for just the right piece, whether it be a frame that was the right color and style, or a mirror that was perfect for the space. That, my friends, is a hard way to put together a home. What was wrong with me? It was as if spray paint were just […]