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A vintage 70's dresser hack I just completed. It took about 375 craft sticks. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂
06/19/2022

A vintage 70's dresser hack I just completed. It took about 375 craft sticks. 🤦🏼‍♀️😂

I never really was a fan of the two tone, so I decided to spice things up! She's so much prettier!
03/16/2022

I never really was a fan of the two tone, so I decided to spice things up! She's so much prettier!

From original brown, to silver to gray distressed.
01/17/2022

From original brown, to silver to gray distressed.

Gather around my new to DIYers...I've got something to tell you that's going to save you ALOT of time and headache. I ke...
04/23/2021

Gather around my new to DIYers...I've got something to tell you that's going to save you ALOT of time and headache. I keep seeing the questions asked over and over..."Do I need to sand"? "Do I need to prime"? YES and YES! I know we all get lazy or we are tired before we even start a project, but you can't shortcut when painting if you want it to last and have great results. You can't just grab a piece of furniture, roll or spray on primer, let it dry, then do the same with paint and think..Tada.. done. IT AINT GONNA WORK! 😉 lol Its's going to eventually peel.
Here's the rules (this goes for ANY paint, chalk included

1. PATIENCE...yep... Can't hurry paint!

2. SAND IT. Doest have to be to the bare wood unless your staining. This is a must. Just enough to rough the surface for the primer to grab. (220 grit works well). This is for laminates/composites as well.

3. PRIME IT. My favorite is Glidden's Gripper. Let it dry good. Primers and paints not only have to dry, but cure (harden).

4. PAINT IT. Know your "kind" of paint. Oil based or water based. If you choose an oil based paint, you have to use an oil based primer. Chalk paints are water based. Remember..oil and water don't mix.

5. SEAL IT. If you're a chalk paint kinda person, you can seal it with wax or polyacrylic (my preference). Latex/acrylic paint, use polyacrylic. Polyurethane is used for sealing a stained piece. Rule of thumb...If you clean your brush with soap and water, use a sealer that's the same. If you have to use mineral spirits to clean your brush after painting, use a sealer that's the same.

I know it's hard and tiring to paint in this summer heat everyone is having, but you have to prep your piece before you paint...That's the key, not so much as the pretty color of paint.

I'm trying to save you all from making mistakes, only to have you eventually say..."WTH? Why is it peeling or rubbing off? I painted that a month ago."

I hope this helps. A lot of comments and answers are here in this group. Just go to the top and search a few key words. I'm sure you'll find an answer. There's a lot of talent in this group of wonderful DIYers.

Now go have fun and turn that trash into treasure! 😆

Project #2 is now complete. Sanded and restained the top in Early American. Paint is called Thin Ice and the hardware w...
04/15/2021

Project #2 is now complete. Sanded and restained the top in Early American. Paint is called Thin Ice and the hardware was spray painted in metallic gold. The mirror and candle holders got a makeover as well.

This is a 94 yr old walnut sideboard that has alot of damage and missing pieces of the applique. I brought her back to l...
04/14/2021

This is a 94 yr old walnut sideboard that has alot of damage and missing pieces of the applique. I brought her back to life using Behr Dove Gray and stained it with Varthane Early American. The pics don't do it justice. They make the wood look almost mahogany, but its a rich brown tone. The drawer was lined with an old crumbling velvet, so I updated it with a pretty gray and white.

Buffalo plaid is hot this season. I made these wreaths for my daughter in law. I trimmed the letters with rope. Black, w...
09/03/2019

Buffalo plaid is hot this season. I made these wreaths for my daughter in law. I trimmed the letters with rope. Black, white and burlap mesh was used. I added the wide buffalo plaid ribbon with accents of black and white as well.

Dining chairs are difficult to refinish because they are so tedious. These antique beauties had 5 layers of old fabric. ...
02/08/2019

Dining chairs are difficult to refinish because they are so tedious. These antique beauties had 5 layers of old fabric. That's alot of staples! 😉 I added custom piping, new padding and extra corner bracing for stability. The piping gives it a more professional look.

Vintage traditional bench upcycled with a Farmhouse look. New fabric and piping. Bring your old furniture back to life!
01/19/2019

Vintage traditional bench upcycled with a Farmhouse look. New fabric and piping. Bring your old furniture back to life!

Dining chairs painted in creamy white and distressed. Professionally upholstered with piping trim for a more polished lo...
10/22/2018

Dining chairs painted in creamy white and distressed. Professionally upholstered with piping trim for a more polished look.
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