Moody Midnight Garden Transfers

by | Feb 17, 2019 | IOD Transfer, Tutorial

When Iron Orchid Designs (IOD) rolled out the latest transfers, creator Josie predicted that the Midnight Garden transfer would be HOT.  Boy, was she right!  I began to see people use it on pieces and was struck about how amazingly beautiful it was on darker paints....

How to Paint an IOD Transfer

by | Feb 6, 2019 | IOD Transfer, Tutorial

  If you’ve been around just a little bit you’ve seen the GORGEOUS Iron Orchid Designs transfers.  Those IOD sisters have some talent!  So it blew my mind when they came out with transfers that you can use as is for a one color look or hand paint to create...

My Top 5 Paint Finishing Techniques

by | Jan 30, 2019 | Uncategorized

One reason I love painting furniture so much is the huge variety of looks and finishes you can get with paint.  I mean, some of the stuff that other furniture artists put out is just amazing.  That made me think about my favorite techniques, so I thought I’d...

Laminates, Veneers, and When to Use Ultra Grip

by | Jan 13, 2019 | Prep, Tutorial

There is such a variety of furniture out there waiting to be painted.  I mean there are dressers and chests and night stands, tables and chairs, buffets, benches…  And then there are a myriad of finishes.  Some pieces have their original finish.  Some have been...

Just a Little Buffalo Check Love!

by | Dec 15, 2018 | Paint Tutorial, Tutorial

You’d have to have been living in a cave not to know that buffalo check is HOT right now.  It’s showing up everywhere from home decor to fashion.  I’m crushing on it, too!  That’s why I was inspired to add a touch of buffalo check to a piece of...