Decoupage on canvas is a straightforward creative process that allows you to transform a plain canvas into a piece of art. With just a few essential tools, you can make a stunning canvas for wall art and home decor. If you’re searching for a fun and versatile craft idea, look no further than decoupaging a…
It can be so much fun painting pumpkins with a toddler. Here’s a comparison of three top washable paints for toddlers to paint pumpkins. Young kids love painting and making a mess. If you have the right paint and preparation, it doesn’t have to be difficult. Painting pumpkins is a great activity to let toddlers…
Want to makeover a DIY nursery bookshelf suitable for a children’s room? Here’s how to upgrade an old bookshelf into an adorable woodland-themed piece of furniture. These shelves were free from Freecycle. But you can get similar basic shelves for a great price. Then for a little extra cost turn them into something magical to…
A flower wreath DIY is a pretty way to decorate your front door. This simple-to-make wreath will welcome both autumn and guests to your home. The first step to making perfect flower wreaths is by looking around you at nature. Whether that’s for design inspiration when using faux flowers or to decide which fresh flowers…
Here’s a guide to the Dixie Belle Patina Paint Collection. A versatile collection of patina products so you can give a faux patina finish to almost anything. Suitable for indoor decor, outdoor decor, furniture or accessories. Patina paints create a naturally weathered look. A rusted finish is a great way to add character to furniture…
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…