Hello, my creative friends! Today I’ll show you how I took my sad terracotta pots and updated them with paint. Painting terracotta pots are so easy and I don’t know about you, but I feel the need to update things regularly at my home. But before I consider buying new, I always ask myself if it […]
Hey creative friend! This week’s blog is all about turning trash to treasures with a chippy paint technique. Literally! Because we have been sheltering in place, the Dodson household has created a lot more trash than usual. I’ve heard the term “trash to treasure” in the DIY world but never really gave it much thought… […]
A REAL boxwood outdoor wreath can be fun to create and with endless growth on shrubs, you can have a fresh wreath, Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter for almost FREE. Well, that’s if you borrow from your neighbor. 🙂 I was visiting my in-laws when I noticed an overgrowth on her boxwood shrubs. Immediately my […]
It all started with an American Flag transfer… my inspiration for this project. I wasn’t so sure about putting it on furniture… not my style. But an American flag pallet sign is DO-able, and I have just the spot on my front porch that needs a little patriotism. I don’t think you can ever have […]
Hello, my creative friends! I’m so excited that you’re joining me today, and I think you will love this easy DIY hairpin leg desk project. I have to admit I’m pretty dang proud of how it turned out too. This is the perfect project for a DIY beginner. It’s as easy as 1, 2, 3… […]
Guilty as charged! I’ve thrown away a lot of these old mirrors, and I bet I’m not the only one. Today I’m sharing how to update those old mirrors and save them from the landfills with paint. And you can add them to other pieces of furniture to create a one-of-a-kind creation, just like I […]
Up-cycling cabinet doors is a thing, ya know. Well, it is for me. I like to use repurposed those old cabinet doors to practice my painting techniques before applying them to my furniture. Afterward, I have a beautiful cabinet door wall art for my home and it’s budget-friendly. DIY home decor at it’s finishest. Today […]
This door! I spent more time stripping the layers of paint away than I did apply a chippy paint technique. That was the easy part! I used 4 products that rendered a beautiful finish on this antique door for years to come, and I know that my client will be thrilled that I preserved her […]
Wood appliques that bend? Yep! You heard me right! Today I want to share with you how to apply these wood products to a curved surface. Thus the name… WoodUbend! Be sure and watch the full video tutorial below for all the details of the application process. This retro laundry hamper is getting a well-deserved […]
Vintage decoupage paper! Immediately I knew that Grandma’s vintage door I had been hanging on to for so long was finally getting its makeover. This project takes me right back to those golden days. It’s my first time using tissue paper with decoupage. I’m sharing the good, bad, and a happy accident! This post contains […]
