by Cyndi Smith | Apr 11, 2020 | Tutorial, Paint Tutorial
Ever have a piece resist your efforts every step of the way? Yeah, this one didn’t want to go down without a fight! This is the story of a tired mid century desk and the MULTIPLE efforts it took to bring her new life. Meet Mid Century. She was old and worn...
by Cyndi Smith | Mar 22, 2020 | Tutorial, Hardware, Resources
As much as I love painting furniture, it’s the hardware that can make or break the look. Sometimes the hardware is perfect and all it needs is a good cleaning. Sometimes it’s all wrong (or some is missing) and I end up replacing it. (D. Lawless Hardware...
by Cyndi Smith | Mar 8, 2020 | Tutorial, IOD Transfer
Today, let’s make a quick, adorable porch sign! First, round up your supplies: one 12″ x 6′ pine board spray shellac 2″ craft brush Beeswax block Fusion Chocolate paint Fusion Casement paint IOD Market transfer your choice of IOD floral...
by Cyndi Smith | Feb 25, 2020 | Tutorial, Paint Tutorial, Resources, SFO over Paint
Restoration Hardware has generated quite a following with their white washed wood. And let’s be honest, it’s yummy! If you have a grainy wood like oak and some white wax or stain it’s an easy look to replicate. But what if your piece is already...
by Cyndi Smith | Oct 29, 2019 | Tutorial, Glaze, IOD Molds
When IOD released their eight new moulds I knew that the first one I wanted to play with was the Birdsong mould. I just love the images! I honestly roamed through the house looking for something I could put it on! Then I found this watering can. I bought it at...
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