Want to give previously painted shelves a new look? Here’s how I gave a makeover to shelves I painted and decoupaged years ago. Tastes change. Fashions change. The beauty of paint is that it’s so flexible. No longer like the colour? Paint it. Furniture a bit boring? Add a transfer. The possibilities are endless. Which…
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…
Want to paint mismatched furniture to make it look like a set? Here are the key elements to create a balanced and cohesive look. Not as many people have a classic set of bedroom furniture these days. Pieces are acquired over time, bought separately or received as hand-me-downs. Which means that they don’t always look…
Like the look but not sure how to apply a furniture transfer? Don’t worry, they are so easy to do and look amazing. I’ve done quite a few pieces with furniture transfers. From chests of drawers to cabinets… and this one is the smallest yet. But the thing they all have in common is that…
From playing cards to masking tape and syringes, here are 7 painting hacks to help you paint better with items in your home. 7 hacks to paint better with items in your home 1. Foil for easy cleaning Line a roller tray with foil before pouring paint in. When finished, carefully pick up the foil…
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…
If you have a home office, then a desk is a must-have. But new desks can be very expensive, especially the quality ones. So here’s how you can transform an affordable, vintage upcycled office desk for your home office. Vintage is something that is 20+ years old. So there’s a reasonable chance that DIY projects…
Looking for an affordable way to make your presents stunning? Learn how to create elegant, personalised wrapping with easy DIY clay gift tags. We know that it’s the thought that counts. But what if you could easily add extra thought to the gift wrapping too? You’ll see how to easily create gift tags to add…
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…