by Cyndi Smith | Sep 10, 2020 | Uncategorized
The new IOD moulds came in last week! I was so excited I wanted to use resin in IOD moulds to cast some snowflakes and had a resin FAIL. SERIOUSLY. I just wasn’t paying attention. Why do I always make it harder than it has to be? Which made me think that...
by Cyndi Smith | Aug 24, 2020 | Tutorial, Barn quilt
Ever get something new and you just can’t wait to play with it?? I’m like a kid at Christmas. Seriously! So I just got in some AMAZING pattern books by Baker Nest that walks you through, step by step, to paint a barn quilt! Let me share the process. I...
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...
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