Want to create a statement piece of furniture? This dresser makeover is how to paint a floral chest of drawers using a furniture transfer. Refinishing furniture can take a long time. If you start with a quality piece then you have a solid foundation on which to create something beautiful. This post may include affiliate…
Here’s how to paint and upcycle a pine chest of drawers rather than adding it to landfill when it no longer fits your style. When it’s time for a new look, painting is a great way to upcycle it. A pine chest of drawers is a popular piece of furniture. They’re solid, sturdier than MDF…
Looking to transform your chest of drawers? This pink chest of drawers started out as plain Mexican Pine but wait until you see the result… Free is the best price although that often comes at the cost of repairs. The drawers were missing their handles, a base to the bottom drawer and the backing was…
Like to give your furniture a clean, fresh look? Here’s how with pastel colours and a floral transfer in this Spring furniture painting makeover. Just in time for spring, it’s no surprise that florals and pretty colours are right up my alley. It’s probably my signature style. But I love it and the result turned…
Do you have old furniture in need of a makeover? Here’s how to upcycle an old wooden chest with chalk paint. This chest would have taken a lot of time to restore. So, I chose to have some fun with this makeover. Instead of using wood filler to smooth out the dents, I covered them…
A She Shed can be a little haven when both functional and comfortable. This She Shed interior makeover and organisation ideas take this old shed from a wooden box to the perfect spot to craft. Here you can find out how to organise paint supplies for the most efficiency. How to create extra storage space for functional areas. And how to…
What’s the worst mistake I’ve ever made? How many pets do I have? What should you look for when looking for things to upcycle? Those are a few of the questions I got when I asked on Facebook if anyone had any questions. Not everyone wants to watch videos. So, if you want to see if your question got answered, carry…
Your old furniture could be hiding lead paint! Here’s how to safely test old furniture for lead paint and how to manage finding it. Whether you’re refinishing a piece for your own family or to sell, lead paint needs to be dealt with. Which means either safely removing it, or covering it with specialist paint. …
Get creative this Spring with a beautiful Easter egg wreath DIY made from real eggs – find out how to make one here! This Easter wreath craft is a great idea to display on your front door. Its pretty pastel colours just say Hello Spring and Easter! As DIY wreaths go, it’s very affordable, looks…
Want the quality of a beautiful image with the handmade look of embroidered line art? Here’s a simple technique of embroidering minimalist line art on a canvas. Embroidery is simply using a needle and thread to decorate a material. You can embroider a blank canvas, a painted canvas, and decoupage paper too. Here you’ll see…