Want to create cool pumpkins? Here’s the best paint to paint pumpkins for a faux patina look, like it has been weathered outdoors. But instead of waiting months for nature to do its thing, this is something you can create in a couple of days. And most of that is drying time. This post includes…
Don’t let brush marks spoil your hard work. Here are 15 tips on how to paint furniture without leaving brush marks which can ruin a beautiful finish. This ultimate guide will take you through the right tools and techniques to get a smooth surface on your painted furniture piece. This post includes gifted products and…
Want to paint your UPVC front door? Here’s how to create a beautifully DIY painting front door, without sanding. Whether you have existing paint on a front door that you want a fresh new look for. Or you have a plain plastic door that you want to give personality to. This is the best way…
Looking to do a DIY painted stairs makeover? Here’s how with durable paint and an extra decorative element. Do you have anything in your house that when you walk past it you think you need to do something about it? Then you keep on walking because you don’t really want to? That is the case…
Bored or the faux leather look or want a project to upcycle? Here’s how to paint faux leather furniture in 4 easy steps. Here’s how I took a plain, dark brown faux leather mirror and turned it into pretty, textured home decor. Thanks to Dixie Belle Paint for sponsoring this post. This post includes gifted…
Knowing how to organize paint supplies and materials saves time. If you have a lot of paint supplies, you need to organize them effectively. Whether you have a dedicated art studio or a small space for painting, you’ll find the perfect solution to store painting supplies. So here are my tips on different ways to…
How to clean acrylic paint brushes Want to know the best ways to clean paintbrushes? Here’s how to clean acrylic paint brushes after using furniture paint with an acrylic base. Not sure whether your paint is acrylic? This includes paint such as Fusion Mineral Paint and Dixie Belle Silk Paint, which are acrylic and acrylic-resin…
DIY black painted furniture can look beautiful. It’s moody, dramatic and clean. But it isn’t an easy colour to paint perfectly. Particularly, top coats often leave streaks. In this makeover, I share a piece that I’m repainting with classy black paint. Also, I’m adding a beautiful decoupage paper to complement the dark paint. Then finally,…
Can’t open your plastic paint pot lid? There are easy ways to open paint with stuck plastic lid. Here are the best tips for how to do it. Whether you’re working with Dixie Belle or Fusion Mineral paint, getting the plastic lid off can be a challenge. It’s easy to get a plastic lid stuck…
To successfully paint wood furniture black is difficult. Top coats often turn out streaky. Fortunately, I found a way to get a great result. Black and white are some of the hardest paint colours to finish well. Many thanks to Dixie Belle for sponsoring this post. This post includes gifted products and affiliate links so…