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fathers day sign ideas
ByRachel Bowyer 1 June 20231 June 2023

DIY Signs as Gift Ideas for Dad on Father’s Day ​What thoughtful gift can you give your dad on Father’s Day? A DIY sign. Make something personal with these Fathers Day sign ideas. The best Father’s Day gifts are always…

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add colour to farmhouse decor
ByRachel Bowyer 27 May 202310 March 2024

Like the rustic wooden look of a country kitchen? Add a splash of colour to farmhouse decor with paint to add interest and still keep the modern farmhouse style feel. I made a mistake on this one. So it didn’t…

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diy desk with hairpin legs
ByRachel Bowyer 22 May 202310 March 2024

​Like the look of a Modern DIY Hairpin Leg Desk but on a budget? Here’s how anyone can make an affordable DIY desk. This post includes gifted products and affiliate links so you can easily find the products I use…

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how to clean acrylic paint
ByRachel Bowyer 18 May 20233 August 2023

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…

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how to paint furniture black
ByRachel Bowyer 11 May 202310 March 2024

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…

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how to open stuck paint lids
ByRachel Bowyer 4 May 202310 May 2023

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…

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How to paint wood furniture black successfully
ByRachel Bowyer 1 May 202310 March 2024

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…

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diy wood frame mirror
ByRachel Bowyer 27 April 202327 April 2023

Want to make a DIY wood frame mirror? Here are the easy steps to make it yourself using IKEA mirror tiles. You can make a beautiful DIY wood frame mirror with a few supplies: IKEA mirror tiles, wood trim and…

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diy earrings for gifts
ByRachel Bowyer 20 April 202326 September 2023

Looking for handmade earrings ideas to give as gifts for Mother’s Day or a birthday? Here are 5 easy and beautiful earrings projects to try. The best gifts are handmade. Made with love so someone knows that you thought of…

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paint wood to look like metal
ByRachel Bowyer 13 April 202327 April 2023

Want to know how to paint wood to look like metal? Here’s how with a simple tool and paint with a metallic finish. This piece goes through quite the transformation. From an outdated, brown media unit to an industrial cubby….

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