Castle Mural
I feel like the queen of the Castle Mural. If there’s one thing I’ve painted more than anything else through the years, it would have to be castles. I’m not at all complaining, either. I happen to love them. Real or not, castles are magical. They inspire the imagination. So, naturally, castle murals are a […]
7 Tips to Save Money on a Kitchen Remodel
If only money was no object, we’d all have the kitchen of our dreams. Well, guess what? I got mine anyway, on a pretty tight budget. And since I learned a few things along the way, I thought I’d share 7 Tips to Save Money on a Kitchen Remodel.
Picket Fence Mural
I love a good challenge almost as much as I love painting…so when I was asked to paint a more than 30-foot long Picket Fence Mural for an eatery called “Burrito Barn,” I jumped at the opportunity. Little did I know HOW challenging it would be! It wasn’t just the sheer size that proved difficult…it […]
Family Tree Mural
If you have a boring hallway, a Family Tree Mural may be just the thing to breath new life into it. That was certainly the case in my house. I recently repainted and moved some things around, and in so doing, was reminded of how my hallway lacked luster. So, before I tacked my photos […]
Look of Leather Accent Wall
This Look of Leather Accent Wall not only makes a statement, it serves as a sophisticated backdrop for an entertainment center, photos and other artwork. You would never guess you can achieve this look by using plastic grocery bags! But that’s exactly what I used. Don’t ever accuse me of not doing my part to […]
Paint Concrete Floors (Train-Themed Murals – Part 5)
We’re staying on track with more Train-Themed Murals, and I mean that quite literally. In this blog, I’ll show you how to Paint Concrete Floors. I wish I could take credit for the idea, but it was already done elsewhere. Once I was shown a picture, I couldn’t wait to paint the concrete floors in my […]
Train Murals – Part 4 (Find Inspiration)
If you’ve been following my blog, we’re staying on track with Train Murals. I spent six and a half weeks painting every hallway and every classroom in the Kid’s Ministry area of my church to give children the feeling they were going on a journey aboard The Grace Express. It was a lot of […]
I Think I Can, I Think I Can (Train Murals – Part 3)
“I Think I Can, I Think I Can” pretty much sums up how I was feeling as I continued to pick up steam…and inspiration, for more train murals. At this point, I had just finished painting a train station in the entry way of the Kid’s Ministry area at my church, when someone handed me […]