Kids Table & Chair Set
A thrift store find gets a makeover and becomes a darling, hand painted play set.
What Ever Became of It?
Sometimes I can’t help but wonder, “What Ever Became of It?” As a painter and Do-It-Yourselfer, I’ll pour my heart into a particular project, and once done, never see it again. It doesn’t bother me. But it sure is nice sometimes, when people send me pictures of a canvas I painted, or a piece of […]
Repurposed Nightstand
A Repurposed Nightstand is now ready for playtime as a child’s kitchenette. It’s one of my favorite projects to date. Learn how to transform an old piece of furniture, that is unwanted and unused, into a one-of-a-kind family keepsake. For this video tutorial, I use items found entirely at thrift stores. I use craft paints, […]
Bedroom Makeover (Part 5): The Big Reveal
My daughter’s Bedroom Makeover is finished, and now it’s time for The Big Reveal. I certainly made you wait long enough for it! But there was just so much I wanted to show you, so I had to break it up into five parts. Now that you’ve seen most of it, let’s talk about the walls.
Boys Dresser
No matter how long I’ve been doing this, I still seem to learn from every project…and in the case of this Boys Dresser, I actually learned two things: One, sometimes I picture things way differently in my mind. And, Two, you should really read directions. You’ll see what I mean as you continue reading on. […]
Before & After
I could look at Before & After photos ALL…DAY…LONG! The subject matter is irrelevant. So long as the difference is dramatic, I’m all over it. That’s probably why I love painting so much. Because even going from one paint color to another, you could look at the very same thing in a whole different light. […]
Hand Painted Children’s Furniture
There’s just something special about hand painted children’s furniture. Whenever I have an opportunity to paint a unique piece that will be used in a baby nursery or child’s playroom, I feel like I’m using the gifts God gave me to the fullest potential. Don’t get me wrong, I LOVE […]