Looking for inspiring furniture makeovers? Here’s a chalk paint furniture before and after. Plus how to achieve this beautiful new look. Painting furniture pieces doesn’t always go to plan. And sometimes despite my best efforts, I have to reevaluate. This is one of those DIY projects. This bookshelf makeover actually started a long time ago….
Have a coffee table in need of a refresh? Here’s how to give it a beautiful update with a chalk paint coffee table makeover. A coffee table is a good choice for a simple upcycling project. They often have easy-to-paint, flat surfaces. And can make a dramatic difference to the look of a space. Thank…
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…
Your old furniture could be hiding lead paint! Here’s how to safely test old furniture for lead paint and how to manage finding it. Whether you’re refinishing a piece for your own family or to sell, lead paint needs to be dealt with. Which means either safely removing it, or covering it with specialist paint. …
An iconic part of the Day of the Dead is the colourful skulls. Here’s how to make a vibrant Day of the Dead decorations DIY painted skull. The Day of the Dead, or “Día de Muertos,” is a colourful Mexican celebration that takes place typically on November 1st or November 2nd. Day of the Dead…
Creating a plush, velvety texture with Velvet Touch by Dixie Belle Paint Company is a fantastic way to infuse your DIY projects with a touch of luxury and elegance. Whether you’re looking to completely transform an object or simply add a textural highlight, Velvet Touch has you covered. You can use it for various projects…
Looking to transform a ceramic Christmas tree into timeless decor with a vintage look? Here’s how to paint a ceramic Christmas tree. Just picture a painted ceramic Christmas tree, adding nostalgia to your holiday decor. Whether you’re working on a charming tree-shaped dish or a 3D ceramic tree, the process remains the same. And it’s…
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…
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…