This is a guide on how to stencil a decorative wall mirror. Check out these two creative mirror ideas and the lessons learned. You don’t see mirror stencils very often. I wondered if it could be done. And was there a reason why people aren’t making them? For this experiment, I stencilled two mirrors. The…
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Easy Christmas Painting Ideas on Wood for Festive Home Decor
Want to create some affordable home decor for the holiday season? Here are some easy Christmas painting ideas on wood for festive home decor. Handmade and homemade items are always so special. Whether you keep them for yourself or share them as gifts. So, here are a couple of simple ideas to add a festive…
How to paint an IKEA dresser (laminate furniture makeover)
Have laminate furniture or chest of drawers in need of a makeover? Here’s how to paint IKEA dresser so that it lasts. Normally when I start a makeover of an upcycled piece of furniture. It’s someone else’s. But this time it’s an update of my own dresser. Thanks to Dixie Belle for sponsoring this post.…
5 unique ways to paint a bookshelf
Have a bookshelf and want to see how it will look in different styles? Here’s some inspiration for 5 unique ways to paint a bookshelf… I love a good bookshelf makeover. They’re often affordable to pick up, a simple shape to paint, and a useful piece of furniture. All good reasons to give painting one…
Create a beautiful textured look with clay paint
Can you paint furniture with clay paint? Absolutely! Here’s how to create a beautiful textured look with clay paint. I have an exciting post today as Dixie Belle has just launched a new range of clay-based paint. Not just new colours but a whole new range. To join their chalk paint and (my favourite), their…
How to repurpose a CD rack into something beautiful
Have an old CD rack that you don’t use? Repurpose CD rack and make something beautiful. Here’s how to transform one into a jewellery holder. How often do you have something you don’t use anymore and think the only solution is to sell it or give it away? But what if you could keep it and…
How to make over a bookshelf for a tweenager bedroom
Doing a makeover on a bookshelf for a tweenager bedroom? The skill is in designing it for a child while it lasts them for years to come. A tweenager is the years before becoming a teenager. A child of about 8-12 or so. They want to be grown-up but still like a bit of the…
How to upcycle an old wooden chest with chalk paint
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…
How to add patterns to home decor for an original look
Want to add patterns to home decor without buying new pieces? All you need is your current decor and a stencil you like. Patterned decor can be expensive because by its nature, it’s more unique. So, updating things you already own is a great way for a fresh look. And when it’s time for another…
How do you make MDF look nice?
Can you make MDF look nice? MDF is a budget-friendly option but not very pretty. You need to know the right products to use to make it work. However, a lick of paint and some decoration goes a long way to help make MDF look nice. But there are a few things you need to…