Wood & Painting techniques

Lately I’ve been working on lots of painted signs and furniture graphics, and I’ve been getting lots of questions on how to do them. So today I thought I’d share one of my favorite techniques for transfering images for signs and graphics. It definitely meets my criteria for go-to techniques – it’s easy, it works, andRead More

There is a little trick to applying dark wax over chalk paint when painting furniture. Get the information you need to get the job done right.

Paint a Fall Harvest sign and how to paint lettering is an easy, step by step tutorial on painting DIY signs No cutting machines or stencils.

How to build stain and paint a wood sign

Annie Sloan Chalk Paint

I told y'all that I have been making a few changes to the master bedroom and was looking for something to hang above the bed. Well, I found it. I had actually left it at the antique mall the first time and went back a few days later and figured if it was still there it was meant to be. Here it is in the sunroom in its original state. I wasn't sure I wanted another mirror, but love the style of this piece. A closer look at the details you can see this is solid wood. The finish is so close to…

I have been having a good time playing with the basic shapes library tonight. I made this one using the basic shapes library and the Jokerman font. You can download the SVG here.

LOVE with Heart/Arrow - Reclaimed Wood Sign (40.00 USD) by elhdesign77

Making a show-stopping DIY large wood sign is easier to make than you think! Here's a great tutorial for how you can make your own sign for your home.

This was a quick and easy gig I did over the holiday. Sponsored by The Donna Kerr Group to benefit the Wheaton Volunteer Rescue Squad, ki...

I am so excited to share this SUPER EASY DIY pallet coat rack with you today! Since we made the first one, we have had so much interest. It is way too easy {and cheap} to not share with you! Be prepared for lots of pics 🙂 I like to be pretty detailed if ... Read More about Easy DIY Pallet Coat Rack

Learn how to use the dry brush technique on painted furniture for a soft, weathered, beachy look!

DIY: How to Create a Raised Embossed Venetian Plaster Finish on Walls or Furniture - using joint compound and a stencil. This is an easy and inexpensive project that adds so much interest to a project! Via Craftberrybush

Farmhouse Style Inspired HOME Sign.

Want to easily distress a piece of furniture?! Try this awesome and EASY technique using Vaseline.