DIY Decor
Decoupaged Bird Tray
I just got some beautiful decoupage papers from Decoupage Queen and wanted a simple project to try one out. I have a big idea coming up, and I needed to see how the papers and my new Redesign Decoupage Gel…
Bedroom Canopy Details
After painting my bedroom ceiling black, I wanted to soften the way that the black met the peach walls. Because the ceiling is so high, I liked the idea of it being like a canopy or a circus big top,…
Antiqued Candlesticks
I’ve been wanting some candles for my mantel, but I couldn’t find any candlesticks that I liked so I decided to paint my own. I started with some lovely turned wooden candlesticks from Woodpecker’s Crafts. I used two each of…
Horse Brass Rails
I’ve been collecting old horse brasses for years. There is just something about them. You see them in pubs and cottages on British TV all the time, and they have an old-world, old-time feel about them that I love. While…
Swan Queen
I knew I wanted a statement piece to be visible as soon as you stepped into my cottage. As you enter the turret through the front door, you face an open doorway into the great room. Something amazing needed to…
Mercury Glass Heart Decor
Here’s another fun project using one of my clearance frames. I made this one for Valentine’s Day, but you could use any design you’d like. I started by giving the frame a couple of coats of Champagne Metallic Paint from…
Framed Eyelet Display Board
A few years ago, a local craft store was closing, and I bought a bunch of frames at 80% off. I pulled one out for this fun project. I removed the glass and was left with just the frame and…
Valentine Swans
This is a fun little decoration for Valentine’s Day! I started with a Wood Heart Swans Cutout from Woodpecker Crafts. I stained the back side a light brown with a Honey Stain. Next I pounced some Crinoline paint from Country…
Bee Backsplash
I wanted something fun for the backsplash in my kitchen. I love the look of the subway tiles in my parents’ kitchen, but just like with the floor, rectangles didn’t feel right in my octagonal room. So I found some…
Rose Wreath Table
This is another piece from my Great Aunt’s house. It’s a solid little coffee table with a shelf underneath and some interesting details on the sides. But overall, its boring. Paint can fix that! The table got two coats of…
