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Quick And Easy Christmas Suitcase

If you are still thinking about what fun and festive crafts you can do to decorate your house for the Christmas season, then look no further!! This Christmas suitcase is super quick and easy and will make add that cute festive flare to your home. This suitcase was so fun and easy to make and you could use the other side to decorate differently for a different season! Believe me when I say it gave me a run for my money though! In the beginning, I was very confident about this project, then the transfer wouldn’t stick… whaaaa? Creating Your Christmas Suitcase Follow a long as I show you how to transform an old suitcase into a cute decoration piece! Supplies for creating your Christmas suitcase: Old/Vintage Suitcase Decor Transfer Wipes Heat Gun Fusion Top Coat Paintbrush Transfer Tool Instructions for creating your Christmas suitcase: Take your suitcase and give it a wipe down with wipes. I went right to work with laying the transfer down and rubbing it on! But to my surprise, things took a turn and it came right back up with the plastic. That had never happened to me before! So on to Plan B. Take your top coat sealer and paint a layer on the top of your suitcase Dry your top coat with a heat gun. Lay your transfer over the surface and rub it down with the stick that came in your transfer and/or a transfer tool. That did the trick! Peel off the plastic sheet of the transfer. Seal the transfer down with more fusion top coat. Frequently Asked Questions What paint do you usually use for your crafts?I love the Fusion mineral paints! Do you have any other Christmas themed ideas?I sure do! Check out my other blog posts to have a look or have a look at this sign tutorial. Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home décor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this project name tutorial below to find the instructions later!

How To: DIY Jewelry Armoire Makeover

I am sure you have an old, perhaps never even used, wooden jewelry armoire lying around collecting dust. Giving a jewelry box some DIY love with decoupage and paint can give it a quick makeover you’ll be proud to display. Anyone who wears jewelry or has a few precious pieces really needs a beautiful Jewelry Box. Even better than that is if you customize it yourself!! One of the best things about this DIY Jewelry armoire makeover is how quick and easy it is to do! DIY Jewelry Armoire Makeover Working with decoupage paper is so much easier than it looks. These steps are so simple. Here is the abbreviated version for y’all! Pick wood. Pick paper. Paint if you want. Mod Podge. Place paper. Rub. Mod Podge. Dry. Decorate your home with this beautiful new DIY décor! HA! So simple and so cute. Let me know what you think! Supplies for your Jewelry Armoire Makeover: Wooden 3 Drawer Box – I found mine at JoAnn Fabrics Ruler/Tape Measure Decoupage Paper Mod Podge Paint Brush Scissors Sanding Block Mineral Paint  Ruler Razor Blade Paper Towels or Wipes Instructions for your Jewelry Armoire Makeover: Before the video started, I painted the box with a coat of Fusion’s Raw Silk. Remove your handles from the drawers. On this particular box, they just popped out with help from a screwdriver. Lay out your decoupage paper/tissue paper approximately where you want it to go then cut your paper to fit your drawers. Apply a coat of mod podge on the surface of your drawers. Make sure your drawers are lined up and even for this next step. Lay your paper over the mod podged surface and rub down everywhere. Take a razor blade and cut in between your drawers. Then, cut off all excess paper from the drawers. Apply another coat of mod podge on top of each drawer. To add a little extra ‘cuteness’, I added the same decoupage paper to the inside of the drawers! Using a tape measure/ruler, measure the inside of your drawers. Then take those measurements and mark on your paper where to cut. Make sure to use a straight edge when cutting! If the paper is big, take a razor blade and cut the excess off for it to fit snuggly in your drawer. Continue steps 10-12 for each drawer. Mod Podge the bottom of the drawer and set the paper down in the bottom. Make sure all corners are adhered. Apply top coat of mod podge. Continue this step for each drawer. Using your sanding block, sand the edges off. Add your drawer handles back on. Grab some of Fusion’s Chocolate Mineral Paint and dry brush over the handles and over the entire project. Frequently Asked Questions How to properly use decoupage paper?I have a whole post just on how to use decoupage paper. You’ll learn how to apply and properly use decoupage paper to customize your projects! It’s super easy and fun to do. What if my wooden edges are not super smooth?Wood scraps are almost always not super smooth, and when working with these decoupage papers, you really want to find a piece as smooth as possible. But you can always take away the rough texture with a sanding sponge to help. You want your decoupage paper to really adhere to the wood. So, be sure to get full coverage of your Mod Podge on your board. You want it to really soak into those grooves. These projects are easy, and mistakes happen. Believe me. But I know you can always disguise a mistake in some way. So just be brave, try, and have fun.  Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home décor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this DIY Jewelry Armoire Makeover tutorial below to find the instructions later!

Personalize Pizza Peel Using Transfers

Who knew it was so easy to make a personalized pizza peel! With just a few supplies, you can add your own touch to your kitchen by simply using transfers! Y’all! It is Pizza Peel Time. Did you get excited and hungry at the same time? This farmhouse Pizza Peel is so stinking cute. It is an easy addition to your kitchen decor to give it a little touch of something new. Creating a look the way you want, with the perfect customized touch, is my definition of crafting heaven.  I bought these pizza peels a long time ago and have held onto them forever. Let me tell you, I am so glad I did. Adding the base color to match my home decor, selecting the perfect transfers to fit my style, and then getting to work, were all it took to get this look. If you are wanting this same look in your home, let me teach you step by step how to get it. I love how it turned out. I especially love that I was able to create this one of a kind DIY farmhouse decor in under an hour. So if you want to learn how to get this look in your home, let me show you how. Grab your supplies and let’s get started. Make your Personalized Pizza Paddle The best thing about stencils and transfers is the wide range of selections available. You can find just about anything you want if you are willing to do some looking. And I can make that look even easier since I love to share my favorite stencils and transfers with you. Find your favorites, pick your colors, grab your pizza peel, and let’s have some fun.  Follow along as I teach you step by step to make this Customizes Pizza Peel with stencils and some pretty little transfers.   Supplies: Wood Pizza Peel Mineral Paint – Cathedral Taupe, Raw Silk Heat Gun Extra Large Background Stencil  “Fall into Whimsy” Transfer Bundle Paint Daubers Small Brush Flat Brush Transfer Tool – Flat edge Stain & Finishing Oil (SFO All-in-One) in Cappuccino Jute Cord Baby wipes Sanding block Shop Towels or Paper Towels Hot glue gun How to Customize a Pizza Peel Using Transfers Grab your large pizza peel and apply a coat of your base color. I used Cathedral Taupe for my color. Dry completely. To save time, you can use a heat gun. Apply your large stencil for the background. Use a finger dauber to add your details. Use a paper towel to help control any bleeding.  Dry completely.  Grab your Fall Transfers images and determine which you love best. That is the beauty of CUSTOMIZED y’all! Cut from the main sheet to fit your desired space and overall vision for your DIY Pizza Peel.  Apply your transfer with your flat edge transfer sheet tool by pressing firmly. Pay attention to the curves of your pizza when placing the transfer, so you don’t leave a gap of space. (This is only if you have the transfer run off the edges.)  Be sure your transfer sheet securely adheres to your board before you begin removing the backing. Slowly peel back the plastic backing. Play with placements of transfers and overlap where you like. Add as many or as little as you like.  Blend your edges a bit of your transfer on your pizza paddle with a sanding block. If you have to touch up the edges with paint, you can keep the roughed-up look if you like.   Use a baby wipe, to help remove your debris or paint mistakes. Dry completely. You can stop here if you want.  To accentuate that exposed wood, use some stain & finishing oil to seal. Lightly brush on covering the whole front of your pizza peel.  Grab a shop towel and begin to remove that layer of oil. It darkens it a bit to add a fun new look to your pizza peel. It will really soak into your raw wood exposing it.  Dry with a heat gun.  Add some added detail to the handle by placing some jute on there. Hot glue the end on the back of your paddle handle. Begin wrapping and wrapping and wrapping. Tie the end into a little bow to make it extra cute. Hot glue to secure.  Use that jute to create a hanger by tying it through the hole. What if You Accidentally Get a Little Paint in a Spot You Didn’t Want? Y’all, this happens to me all the time. But my saving grace is acting quickly and having baby wipes on hand. They are my best friends because I make little mistakes all the time. Not just in crafting but in life, too! Ha. I am a big believer in making mistakes and learning from them. So keep on crafting and having fun. Embrace the journey. What is Your Favorite Heat Gun? I will be honest… I have several and I can’t tell you my favorite because I am a “user of what is around” kind of gal. But if I got to pick something new, I would buy something cordless for sure. We like the company Rigid and have had success with them. Not sure if that answered your question, but hopefully it got you thinking.  Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want to be a part of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this Pizza Peel Transfer tutorial below to find the instructions later!

DIY I Love Fall Wood Sign

It’s autumn! I LOVE fall! My favorite season is here! I love the cooler weather and the fun activities we do in fall. Whether it’s raking leaves, picking apples or decorating pumpkins, there is so much to do in the fall! If you love fall as much as I do then try out this pretty I love fall sign to decorate your home. Creating a DIY Fall Sign is such an easy way to spice up your décor as we move into the fall season this year!  You don’t have to be a professional wood worker to create an awesome fall wood sign for your home! This post will show you exactly how to make a fun I love fall wood sign with just a few simple supplies and steps! Making Your I Love Fall Sign If you want to give this easy I love Fall sign a go, then here’s the step-by-step instructions to create it! Supplies to make your I love fall sign: Wooden Sign board Stencil Transfers Transfer Tool Scissors Mineral Paint Paint Daubers Transfer Gel Paint brush Instructions to make your I love fall sign: Start with your board, paint it the color you prefer if it is not already done. Cut out your transfers the size you want. Take your transfers and place them on your base where you want them.  Use your transfer tool and make sure that they are flat and nicely stuck down. Peel back your transfer paper. Lay your stencil on your base where you want it. Using your dauber, dab your paint where you want it over your stencil.  Add some more transfers to your design where you see fit. Seal the design with a sealant. Frequently Asked Questions: How to apply a transfer? Have you ever seen a really cute saying or graphic and wished you could put it on everything? Well, there’s good news: with a little bit of patience and some basic tools, you can apply transfers to basically any surface! In this how to apply a transfer tutorial I will show you how it’s done. So go find your perfect transfer, and let’s get started! What paint should I use when using Stencils? Naturally, I typically use whichever paint is the closest to me, but in all honestly, I start with finding the right color I want for my project. If I had to pick a brand that is my favorite to use when stenciling I would say it is Master’s Touch acrylic paint from Hobby Lobby. You will find it in the art department. I love it because it is thicker and creamier than a lot of other craft paints.  Some people, like my best friend from high school who is a lifelong crafter, will say to use the more runnier stuff. She loves it but I do not. I think a lot has to do with what you love and what you started off using and are comfortable with. For more on this check out this post. Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog.We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers.And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration.Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this project name tutorial below to find the instructions later!

How to Stencil a Custom Wood Sign for Your Home

Learning how to stencil a custom wood sign for your home can really help you save money on decorations for your home. Watch and learn as I show you how to create your own signs for your own home. This Custom Wood Sign turned out so dreamy. Even dreamier than I thought it could be. It looks so pretty on my buffet sitting next to a pretty candle and vase of deep brown florals. I love creating Custom Wood Signs for my home to go with my decor. It is the best feeling to have the freedom to decide everything from start to finish. Colors, styles, fonts, phrases, sizes, and shapes – It is all up to me. If that seems daunting to have that much free reign right off the back, then just go ahead and copy my steps exactly as I did. Or be brave and try something new. Either way, let’s get to crafting.  With a piece of wood – round, square, or rectangular – some paint, your favorite phrased stencil and a transfer, you can make this Custom Wood Sign in less than an hour. Yep, you read that right… less than an hour. Believe me? Well set your timer. I’ll show you the steps, and you let your creative juices flow. So if you want to learn how to get this look in your home, let me show you how. Grab your supplies and let’s get started.  Make Your Own Custom Wood Sign With Stencils There really is nothing better than being able to make something beautiful with your own hands. DIY projects are so satisfying and this Custom Wood Sign with Stencils and Transfers is exactly that… satisfying. I love that when working with transfers and stencils, you can make your home decor exactly how you want it. Follow along as I teach you step by step to make this Custom Wood Sign with Stencils and a pretty little transfer.   Supplies Wooden Circles “I Love Our Life” Stencil “Family over Everything” Stencil Acrylic Paint Heat Gun Finger Dauber Floral Transfer Fusion Furniture Paint – Brook, Bayberry  Small Brush Flat Brush Transfer Tool – Flat edge Polyurethane Spray How to Stencil a Custom Wood Sign for Your Home  Grab your large round wooden board or scrap wood. I painted mine with a base coat of Brook from Fusion Mineral Paint. Let dry completely before moving on.    Grab your floral transfer and cut enough to cover sections of your board based on the amount you wish to cover. Be sure you leave enough space for your Stencil to stand out on your board. Apply your transfer with your flat edge transfer sheet tool but pressing firmly. Pay attention to the curves of your round board when placing the transfer, so you don’t leave a gap of space.  Be sure your transfer sheet is securely adhered to your board before you begin removing the backing. Slowly peel back plastic backing.  Grab your “I Love Our Life”  stencil,  With your finger dauber begin dabbing in some Bayberry in the lettering of your stencil. Dab carefully. Highlight your lettering a bit to help it pop out from your bed of florals.  Let dry a bit with your heat gun.  Use Dark Titanium White to highlight. Carefully place your stencil back over your letters shifted just a bit off to add the white pop of color.  Once dry, add some edging to your sign’s edges with your finger daubers. Lightly rub, just adding a little detail to your sign.  You can add a sealer to this if you want, but I did not.  What if you tear your transfer when pulling it up? I have done this time and time again. And let me ease your worries and concerns. This is not the end of the world, folks. In fact for this little project, I did this exact thing but you can’t even tell, can you? If this happens, simply find another little spot on your transfer sheet and add another little floral on top to hide your “so-called mistake.” Then move on with life. No need to stress friends. Making your own custom Wood Sign is supposed to be fun. So focus on ALL the fun crafting can be! Creating decor to fit your home decor the way you want is just as easy as that. You decide it all to fit your style, your colors, your exact location in your home. ALL of it! And then just sit back and wait to hear all the compliments come rolling in from friends and family who stop by and happen to notice your adorable Custom Wood Sign. Thanks for crafting with me. Until next time. Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this Custom Wood Sign tutorial below to find the instructions later!

How to: Old Chair Makeover

Have you ever had something that’s been waiting for its makeover for what seems like forever? If you have an old chair then this furniture makeover might just be the perfect tutorial for you! Can you even begin to imagine how life would be without chairs? While they may not be top of your list when thinking about your home décor, chairs are most definitely a very valuable aspect, not just in the way that we use them, but also in their appearance. If you have an old chair lying around that you want to get rid of, maybe you should reconsider and give this old chair makeover a try first. How to: Old Chair Makeover SAY GOODBYE TO YOUR BORING OLD CHAIR… It won’t take long to breathe new life into your old chair. By the end of this chair makeover, you’ll have a beautiful chair redone just the way you want it, freshly coated with paint and a beautiful transfer and stencil of your choice. A proper furniture facelift! Supplies for your old chair makeover: Old Chair Stencil  Scissors Mineral Paint Paint Daubers Transfer Transfer Tool Acrylic Paint Instructions for your old chair makeover: Start with your chair.  Cut out your transfers the size you want. Take your transfers and place them on your chair where you want them.  Use your transfer tool and make sure that they are flat and nicely stuck down. Peel back your transfer paper. Lay your stencil on your chair where you want it. Using your dauber, dab your gray paint where you want it over your stencil.  OPTIONAL: Dry brush some white paint over the gray. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS How to use stencils?In this tutorial I show you how I added the stencil and painted over it with a dauber but if you need more, I have a few blog posts on stenciling it like this one. How to apply a transfer?Using transfers are so fun and can totally transform a design like this old chair. Have a look at this blog post for a more detailed tutorial on how to learn to apply a transfer. Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this old chair makeover tutorial below to find the instructions later!

Create Your Own Fall Sign Using Fall Stencils and Transfers

Create your own fall sign using fall stencils and transfers to use in your own home decor. Follow these step by step directions to make your own in little to no time! Can your house be decorated for fall if it doesn’t have this adorable plump little pumpkin in it? I think not. I love how sweet this craft is. This farmhouse DIY decor is so simple to create and personalize to fit your style. It looks so great on my mantle and yours will too. And the best part about it is that you can use this DIY Fall sign in so many spots in your home, and it will look great no matter where you place it.  With a piece of scrap wood, some paint, your favorite fall stencil, and a transfer, you can make this DIY Fall sign in less than an hour. You decide the color scheme, the size, the style, and the whole look to make this as unique, and personal, as you want. I’ll show you the steps, and you let your creativity run wild. So if you want to learn how to get this look in your home, let me show you how. Grab your supplies and let’s get started.  Make Your Own Fall Sign With Transfers and Stencils Stencils and transfers are so much fun to work with because there are so many options to choose from. I love that you can make your home decor exactly how you want it. Make and create something that fits your home, your style, your vibe, your way. And find joy in knowing that no one else can have the exact same thing. If this sounds like something you would be into, and I am sure it does, then you are in the right place. Follow along as I teach you step by step to make this Fall Sign with Transfers and Stencils. Supplies 12 x 12 pieces of wood or scrap wood Home Sweet Home Stencil for Pumpkin “It’s October Witches” Stencil Cosmic Roses Furniture Transfer Master’s Touch paint – Raw Umber, Titanium White, Grass Green, Ocean Green  Fusion Mineral Paint – Tuscan Orange  Paint Dabbers Small Brush Stencil Brush Transfer Tool – Flat edge Polyurethane Spray Heat gun Clear Coat, Matte How to Make Your Fall Sign with Transfers and Stencils Grab your large 12 x 12 wooden board or scrap wood. I painted mine with a base coat of white, with a white washed look. (It actually was an old craft that I didn’t love, so I painted over it to start again.) You decide what you look like best.  Grab your “Home” fall stencil, focusing only on the pumpkin part of the stencil.  With your finger dauber begin dabbing in some Raw Umber in the stem and vine of your pumpkin. Little spot with little details so dab carefully. Next with a thin brush, paint your pumpkin with the first layer of Tuscan Orange. A fun technique to have brush strokes in there. Dry with a heat gun to move quickly. Add another coat to make it pop. When pleased with your look, carefully remove your stencil.  Dry again. Use a blow dryer or heat gun to speed up the drying process.  Add your “It’s October Witches” Stencil to your sign. Hold in place as you add your brown paint. Use your dabbing method to help make sure there is no bleeding in your stencil.  Dry again. Apply a sealer to help with your transfer attaching smoothly. Use a clean flat brush to smooth it out all over your board. Remember your paint must be dry so you don’t overwork your sign.  Add some detail to your pumpkin by painting it brown in the seams with a small brush. Add some Titanium White to add some highlights as well. Add a bit of green to the stem area. Just adds a little something, something to the sign.  Grab your Cosmic Roses Transfer sheet and cut a section to add to your sign. Apply where desired. With a flat edge, press firmly on your transfer sheet to adhere to your sealed board.  Be sure your transfer is completely down before you begin removing the backing.  Tie in some blue colors to the pumpkin from the transfer with your Ocean Green acrylic paint. Add some fun new details to your pumpkin.  Once completely dry, apply a sealer to your finished sign. Use a Minwax polyurethane spray. What Types of Paint Do You Like to Use With Stencils? I am a big believer in using what you have y’all. So mostly, I will use Master’s Touch Acrylic Paint for my DIY Farmhouse Signs. I just like the price and the quality. But for this project, I busted out my Fusion Furniture Paint and am quite pleased with how it turned out. The beauty of crafting is having fun. Try new things and learn from your mistakes and embrace the wins. I promise you can’t go wrong with paint. And if you do, just paint over it and try again.  I am so pleased with how cute this little DIY turned out. This craft will bring all those fall vines to my home just in time for pumpkin spice smells to fill the aroma. This will be cute on my mantle, bookshelf, guest bathroom, front porch, wherever! Y’all this project is one to repeat for sure using whatever stencil you have in your stash. I hope you do! Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want to be a part of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this Fall Sign With Fall Stencil and Transfers tutorial below to find the instructions later!

How To Stencil A Pumpkin Fall Sign

Looking for a quick and easy DIY Pumpkin fall sign to compliment your autumn décor? When it comes to autumn, I enjoy decorating. That’s maybe because I really love the colors brown and orange, the colors of the season inspire me. Fall has arrived, and I believe there’s no time like right now to start decorating and embracing the fall season. There’s something so exciting about saying bye to the heat and hello to cooler autumn days. One of the best things about fall is the décor, and the idea that you can put up your decorations and keep them up all the way through Thanksgiving if you want to. Follow along with me in the video as I create a fun fall inspired sign, then use the written steps in the tutorial below to make your own.  DIY How To Stencil A Pumpkin Fall Sign I just couldn’t help myself.  Everywhere I look I see cute “Fall” signs… and pretty much any other short and sweet seasonal saying that you can think of. So, of course, we had to DIY our own version.  And you can, too, with this simple tutorial for how to make a front porch fall sign. Supplies for your Pumpkin fall sign: Your sign base Stencils Mineral Paint Acrylic Paint Paint Daubers Stencil Brush Paint Brush Floral transfer Transfer Tool Heat Gun Scissors Instructions for making your pumpkin fall sign: Start with your base and lay your stencil over it. Using your dauber, dab your brown paint where you want it on your stencil.  Take your orange paint and use a brush to paint your pumpkin. Dry it with your blow dryer Add some white paint into your pumpkin. Dry the paint with your blow dryer Cut the shape out of your paper. Take your transfers and place them on your sign where you want them.  Use your transfer tool and make sure that they are flat and nicely stuck down. Peel back your transfer paper. Take some black paint and dry brush over the sign. Frequently Asked Questions Do I need to use a sealant under a transfer?You don’t NEED to use a sealant, but it might help to make sure that your transfer actually sticks well. If you don’t use a sealant, you might just need to press your transfer down with a little extra effort. How to clean up a paint mistake?Cleaning up fresh paint can be as easy as using a baby wipe and dabbing or wiping away your mistake. Just be careful not to wipe off anything you don’t want gone. Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this DIY pumpkin fall sign tutorial below to find the instructions later!

How to Turn a Book into Fall Decor

You know me and my love for upcycling old windows, furniture,  and wood of all sizes. Well, this DIY fall decor book craft tutorial where I show you how to take an old book and turn it into the cutest new piece in your Fall Decor collection is fabulous. It turned out so cute, right? Simple from start to finish and budget friendly through and through. You can’t go wrong with that. That is my kind of DIY, y’all. It fits right in with all the rest of my farmhouse decor. If you want to learn How to Turn a Book into Fall Decor with me, then let’s get started! Old books can be found anywhere, y’all… garage sales, thrift stores, dollar stores, or your grandma’s attic. They are there, so go find yourself a good one to get started making this super cute and simple DIY. No matter the size, this craft is super customizable. Are you ready to give it a try? Let me show you how. Make your Book into Fall Decor Big ones, little ones, fat ones, thin ones. Just find a nice hardbound book and bam! We can get to make your boring old book turn into something beautiful. It will add to your beautiful fall decor in no time. The best part of this is that you get to pick your base color, your stencil pattern, your added transfers, and embellishments to make this fit your style. My list of supplies is there to mimic or customize. You too can make your own Fall Decor from a book in less than an hour. Just follow these simple steps below.  If you are looking to make your Fall Decor Book with neutral colors like mine or bolder, it is completely up to you. Maybe you even want to try and create this look with a creepy vibe. You know, more for an addition to your Halloween decor instead. Do it! That would be extra cute, too. However you want to create your book, it is totally up to you. I am here to give you the basics and support to get it done! Are you ready to get to work? Supplies: Old Solid Hardback Book  Fusion’s Raw Silk Mineral Paint Harlequin Stencil Script Transfer Fusion’s Coal Black Mineral Paint Fall Transfer Sheet  WoodUbend Mouldings Pumpkins Finger Daubers  Old Scrabble Letters Mod Podge – Matte Titebond Quick and Thick Brass Hardware Acrylic Paint Blackberry Acrylic Paint Hot Glue gun Heat gun Scissors Ribbon – My affiliate link for DecoExchange How To Make A Fall Decor Book Craft Grab your old book and wipe free of any dust and debris.  Paint a solid coat of tan on the back of your book to begin. Be sure to cover the entire back cover, even the little sides that show by the pages. You might need 2 coats depending on the original color of your book. Don’t forget your spine. Dry completely before moving on. Use a heat gun to speed up the drying process. Flip over to the front cover and paint as well. Let dry completely.  Apply your Harley Diamond Stencil on the book, holding it in place as you use a finger dauber to add a thin layer of black paint.  Dry with a heat gun.  Apply a Mod Podge sealer to help your transfer sheet attach with ease. If you don’t do this step, it is okay if you are going for a more vintage look. Apply your Script transfer sheet over your dry book cover. Use a flat edge to press firmly. Remove plastic backing. Determine which transfer to add to your spine fits your desire. It is ok to mix and match. I added the word HARVEST in the center of the spine to mine. Attach your Scrabble letters spelling out FALL with Titebond Wood Glue. Play with placement. A little goes a long way folks, but good thing it does dry clear. Decide your fern transfer sheet piece and apply at an angle to add some new texture to the book. Grab your tiny brush and apply the Brass Hardware color to your open petal flower WoodUBend Moulding. (No need to bend since the surface is flat.) Dry completely.  Attach your flower with a bit of hot glue and Titebond to help secure it. Add your white pumpkin with both forms of glue. Cut 2 strips of ribbon and attach to the inside of both the front and back covers. Be careful to have them line up as best as possible. Use hot glue to secure.  Once dry. Tie your ribbon with a double knot or bow if you want that fancy look. Cut your ribbon tails at an angle.  Do You Ever Change Your Mind Mid-Project? This question makes me chuckle because that happens just about every time I craft, y’all. I might have an overall vision in mind, but once I get started, I let my creative juices flow. Playing with placement as I craft is part of the joy. I love to utilize as much as I can from my craft stash as well, because I do not believe in wasting anything, ever. So, to answer that question, YES! My mind is always with this project. I was looking to keep things muted and neutral a bit to go with my home decor. But you do not have to do that. If you are looking for a bit more boldness to this DIY project, simply add a base coat of white to your cardboard letters before adding your decoupage paper. This super simple step will help change the look of your project in a drastic, but beautiful way. What do you think… should I have added a coat of paint underneath or not?  I am so pleased with how cute this little DIY turned out. This craft will be so cute on my mantle. I could even add it to my bookshelf to add some extra cuteness. And wouldn’t these be so fun to give as gifts? Y’all, this project is one to repeat for sure. Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this fall decor book craft tutorial below to find the instructions later!

HOW TO DECOUPAGE A WOODEN LETTER FOR FALL

Learn how to easily decoupage a wooden letter for fall using this quick and easy tutorial. This would be a great gift idea or used beautifully in your home during this fall season. Using Mod podge is so much fun and so versatile! This decoupage wooden letter is not just your basic letter but we went ahead and added a fun floral transfer to create a unique design. Follow along with me in the video as I decoupage a fall inspired, pretty pattern onto a wooden letter with a sweet sunflower to make it pop, then use the written steps in the tutorial below to make your own.  How to decoupage a wooden letter for fall I love decoupaging these wooden letters because they are so super simple but make a bold statement in your home. You can do so much with them like spell out someone’s name, a saying or quote or be simply used as a monogram. Wooden letters are wildly available in all different sizes at most craft supply stores. All you need to do is choose your sizes, your fun paper (which is also available in a range of colors and patterns) and start creating! This tutorial is super simple and will transform any space! Supplies for your decoupage wooden letter: Mineral Paint  Stain and finishing oil Sanding Block Or Sanding Paper Wooden Letter Paintbrush Decoupage Paper Scissors Transfer of your choice Mod Podge Transfer Tool Heat gun Instructions for making your decoupage wooden letter: Start with your wooden letter. Sand your letter with some sandpaper. Paint your letter with your coal black mineral paint, making sure that all your edges are covered. Lay your letter on top of your decoupage paper and outline it with a pen. Cut the shape out of your paper. Paint mod podge on your wooden letter. Stick your cut out paper on your wooden letter so that it sticks in the decoupage. Use your transfer tool and make sure that it is flat and nicely stuck down. Using sandpaper, sand the edges. Cover your paper with mod podge again. Dry it with a heat gun. Decide where you are placing your transfer. Place your transfer down and use a transfer tool to make sure it’s stuck down. Peel off the plastic top layer. Paint stain and finishing oil over your transfer and then blend it out with a tissue. Frequently Asked Questions What are my favorite mediums I use to decoupage with?I use Mod Podge, Fusion’s Decoupage & Transfer Gel. If it is a thicker type of paper or fabric project I opt for the Mod Podge. For a basic tissue paper, I use Fusion’s Decoupage and Transfer Gel — it is water based and is quick drying and water resistant and easier to work with than traditional Mod Podge. Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this decoupaging a wooden letter for fall tutorial below to find the instructions later!

Paper Mache Fall Letter Sign

Fall is in the air and that means it’s time to start decorating for autumn! this fun paper mache letter sign is a great way to add a little seasonal touch to your home. best of all, it’s easy to make and perfect for any skill level. so get ready to get crafty, and follow along with the steps below. Fall is my favorite time of year. Why you may ask? Well, first of all, it starts to cool down from that hot summer heat. Next, you can start to wear layers, and hide a little bit of that summer belly you got from drinking too much lemonade and not enough P.E. Ha! What I love most about the FALL is getting to decorate my home with all the cute fall signs. Let’s be real. I love to decorate my home all year long. But these adorable Paper Mache Fall Letters made with decoupage paper are just so cute, that they are persuading me to think fall decor is my absolute favorite. Look at how cute they are! Should we get to crafting some of your own for your home? I think so.   Y’all, working with Decoupage Paper is not as scary as you think it might be. Just because it has a fancy name, doesn’t mean you have to be super skilled to master it. Think back to all the fun you had when you were in elementary school. Do you remember, back when you were making paper mache dioramas of your favorite chapter book in 3rd grade? The good old days, right?! Well, this fancy Decoupage Paper Paper Mache Fall Letter craft lets you keep having fun like you did when you were little. But, instead, you get to make a unique, personal, budget-friendly, high-end-looking decor for your own home in less than an hour. Once you see how easy it is to work with decoupage paper, you will begin looking for other projects to create using it. (Believe me when I say I have lots to teach you if you are interested!) So are you interested? Grab your supplies and let’s get started! Make your Paper Mache Fall Letters These paper mache letters are perfect because they are so customizable. Yes, I am making them for my FALL decor but you don’t have to if you want to take the same simple steps and spell out a different word. Maybe your last name, a baby’s name, etc. Whatever you decide to spell out, most craft stores have these in stock to help you work with these amazing products. What I love most about the paper mache letters is that they come in multiple sizes and they are so easy to work with in terms of your own personal DIY home decor. This project is completely customizable. You decide the style of design, size, and colors you wish to have in your decoupage paper to add to your FALL letters. Whatever you decide, it will turn out fabulous.   Whether you went with a neutral look like me or decided to work with bright red and orange leaves decoupage paper for your FALL letters, the project is bound to be a success. Follow along with me and I will share with you some simple instructions to get this look. Oh yeah, and remember to have some fun.  I am so excited to FALL in love with this craft. How about you? Let’s get to work.  Supplies Paper Mache Letters (F, A, L, L)  – Hobby Lobby – https://www.hobbylobby.com/search/?text=paper+mache+letters Re-Design by Prima Tissue Paper Style Raw Umber – Master’s Touch Acrylic Paint Mod Podge – Matte Good Scissors/Craft Knife Heat Gun Sponge Daubers How to Make Your Paper Mache Fall Letters Grab your paper mache letters and your decoupage paper. Place your paper down flat and trace your letter with a pen. Cut out with good scissors. Cut excess. Place paper over the top of your paper mache letter to determine if your cuts were accurate. Remove and prep letter. Apply a nice even coat of Mod Podge on your letter. Be sure to go all the way to the edges. Completely cover the top of your board. For larger letters, you will need to work in sections, starting from the top, and working your way down.   Next grab the piece of decoupage paper you like, playing with placement before you lay it down officially. Remember, once it touches, it is very difficult to pull back up, so make sure you have it where you want it! If you are using the thicker dryer sheet types of paper, it is a little more forgiving than other brands/styles of paper. That is why I love to work with it so much.  Place it down, rubbing smoothly with your hands to push out any air bubbles. Make sure it completely adheres to the letter. For larger boards, you will repeat the addition of Mod Podge, applying paper, and smoothing out air bubbles in sections as you work to complete your wood sign.  Let dry. (it dries pretty quickly so thank goodness.) Apply a top coat of Mod Podge over your papers to seal them up a bit.  Repeat the same steps for the remaining letters of your word FALL. Add the details to the outer edges with your finger daubers along the side with Raw Umber paint. Apply it as thick or thin as you like. This gives your letters a more finished look. How Do I Make My Letters Stand Out a Little More? With this project y’all I was looking to keep things muted and neutral a bit to go with my home decor. But you do not have to do that. If you are looking for a bit more boldness to this DIY project, simply add a base coat of white to your paper mache letters before adding your decoupage paper. This super simple step will help change the look of your project in a drastic, but beautiful way. What do you think… should I have added a coat of paint underneath or not?  Working with the right kind of decoupage paper is key! This can be an easy project or a SUPER DUPER easy DIY. So, be sure to check out my supply if you have a little extra cash to try something new. You will be thankful that you did. If you have other scrapbook paper or tissue paper in your craft stash at home, use it up! It will work following the same method I just shared with you. So give it a try. I promise you will be glad that you did. Until next time! Looking for some fun and crafty DIY home decor ideas? Look no further than the Flippin Furniture blog. We have tons of tutorials to help you with everything from crafting to furniture makeovers. And be sure to follow us on Facebook for even more inspiration. Love our crafting tutorials and want be apart of a crafting community? Join the Flippin Society today! Just pin this Fall Paper Mache Sign tutorial below to find the instructions later!

How To Make A Halloween Wall Hanging

If you are looking for a great Halloween wall hanging this season to decorate your house with, but are not wanting to go out and buy something new, then this wall hanging upcycle tutorial might just be what you are looking for! It’s no secret that I’m a sucker for Halloween. It’s the crafts, the treats, the costumes… One of my favorite fun things about Halloween is creating decorations. This Halloween wall hanging was so fun and easy to make! If you are a fan of mod podge and decoupage then this is right up your alley!You are able to follow along with my tutorial to recreate the exact design or change the designs, colors and decorations to create something totally different and unique! Halloween Wall Hanging No matter the time of year, A canvas craft is one of my favorite crafts to do. There’s just something so special about using all kinds of different creative techniques to change a blank or old canvas into a piece of art. Follow along with this tutorial to see how you can do your own Halloween Wall Hanging and start decorating your home for the spooky season. Supplies for your Halloween Wall Hanging: Walling Hanging Canvas – I used an old canvas from Goodwill. Decoupage Paper Mineral Paint Paint Brush Scissors Mod Podge Heat Gun WoodUbend Mouldings Wood Glue Instructions for your Halloween Wall Hanging: Start with your wall hanging. Paint one coat of limestone paint. Add mod podge to a portion of your canvas. Take your decoupage paper and add it onto the wet mod podge. Add mod podge on the other section of your canvas. Add your other paper onto the wet mod podge. Paint mod podge on your canvas. Using a little bit of black paint on your brush, go around all the edges lightly and over the seam where the paper meets. Take Hazelwood paint and paint over the one side of the paper lightly. Next, use some limestone paint and add some over the Hazelwood. Take some of the buttermilk cream paint and add some of that over the limestone. Paint your decorations with the colors you choose. Glue your decorations down with glue. Frequently Asked Questions What do you use to decorate a picture frame? You can decorate your wall hanging however you like and you can use any color paint, any design paper and any decorations to add to your frame! This tutorial is completely customizable to you! How do you prepare a canvas? I just went ahead and gave my canvas a coat of light paint so that I have a fresh, blank working space to use. Just pin this Halloween wall hanging tutorial below to find the instructions later!