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!
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!
Let me show you how to turn a wooden antique clock into something new. I’ll show you how easy it is to makeover an antique clock. Have you ever come across a piece of old furniture that you love but needs an upgrade? When I spotted this little, old, wooden Mantle Clock, I was so happy. It definitely needed some TLC to make it more modern and fun but I could totally picture it as something totally different. Some 3D stencil fiber paste, a brush, and some paint was all it took to complete this makeover. If you are wanting this same look on an antique clock of your own, grab your supplies, and let’s get going! Makeover an Antique Clock supplies to makeover your antique clock: Antique Clock – I used a wooden one I purchased from Salvation Army or Goodwill! Sanding Block Wipes Heat Gun 3D Stencil Fiber Paste Paint Brush Mineral Paint – Algonquin, Hazelwood, Cathedral Taupe, Coal Black Dabbing Brush Set Paper Towels Instructions for your antique clock: Remove your clock from the base. Sand your base. Using baby wipes, wipe off all the dust from sanding. Using a heat gun just dry your base a little bit. Take your 3D stencil fiber paste and stipple it all over your base using your paint brush. When your design is dry, use your sanding block to knock down the very pointy pieces. I did the rest of this on a Facebook live… catch it here – https://fb.watch/gh6Ycu3g8y/ FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS What is 3D fiber paste?3D fiber paste is used to create unique applications on designs. Rich in fibers 3D paste is easy to apply and holds its shape. Perfect for dimensional décor projects. 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 antique clock makeover tutorial below to find the instructions later!
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!
If you are looking for a great new wall design without breaking the bank, then this frame makeover might just be perfect for you! I love easy and inexpensive DIY projects that deliver big results. I bought this old picture frame and made it new again! This design is so fun and beautiful! Paying for art to hang in your home can be costly, especially for things you might actually like, but with this tutorial you can go ahead and choose whatever color paint and whatever paper design you like to make an amazing picture to hang on your wall or give as a gift! It is super easy to make and completely customizable to what you love and what matches your aesthetic. Picture Frame Makeover This gray frame and floral design is just perfect for my home and it turned out so pretty! Follow along with this tutorial to see how you can do your own picture frame makeover and start hanging art all over the show! Supplies for your Picture Frame Makeover: Picture Frame Decoupage Paper – I used Textured Floral Left. Mineral Paint – I used Fusion Mineral Paint in Bellwood. Mineral Paint – I used Fusion Mineral Paint in Victorian Lace. Paint Brush Scissors Mod Podge Heat Gun or Blow Dryer Stencils – I used Butterfly Script. Paint Daubers Instructions for your Picture Frame Makeover: Start with removing the backing and glass from your frame and cleaning your frame. Paint your frame with your sage colored mineral paint, making sure that all your edges are covered. Wait for your 1st coat to dry. Take your cardboard backing and lay your decoupage paper on it to find the perfect spot that you want in your frame. Cut the size out of your paper. Paint mod podge on your backing board, doing part at a time.. Stick your cut out paper on your board so that it sticks in the mod podge. Add the rest of your mod podge and stick the rest of the paper. Smooth out any bubbles with your hand. Dry it with a heat gun or blow dryer. Cover your paper with mod podge. Dry it with a heat gun/blow dryer. Put your stencil on the paper and using your dauber, press the white paint into the stencil. Dry the paint. Put your glass back in the frame. Add your decorated backing back into the frame, trimming the edges if needed. Frequently Asked Questions What do you use to decorate a picture frame?You can decorate and makeover your frame however you like. You can use any color paint and any design paper to add inside! This tutorial is completely customizable to you! How do you prepare a picture frame for painting?Depending on the type of frame, sanding a wooden frame and cleaning any frame is the way to go before painting. Just pin this frame makeover tutorial below to find the instructions later!
DIYing your kitchen can sound incredibly intimidating, but there are actually so many amazing ideas to jazz up backsplashes out there that are budget-friendly and easy to do yourself, just like this simple and easy-to-follow tutorial. Changing the look of your kitchen wall is one of the easiest ways to update your kitchen. Even if you don’t change your cabinets or countertops, a new backsplash alone can completely change the look and feel of your kitchen. Sometimes, the simplest approach is best and most effective. If you’re still happy with the material and pattern you’ve used in the past, but just not the particular shade or aesthetic, a coat of paint is an easy and affordable way to give your kitchen an entirely new look. Upgrade your Kitchen Backsplash Hip, hip, hooray! The kitchen backsplash is done and I’m so excited to show you all! Changing out the backsplash made a huge difference in our kitchen and I’m so happy. All it needed was a simple and quick spruce! If you’re excitedly planning a new kitchen look for your home, but not excited about the costs involved in a professional installation, you may want to consider this simple DIY kitchen backsplash idea. Supplies to upgrade your kitchen backsplash: TSP Alternative Fusion Ultra Grip Paint (Raw Silk) Stain & Finishing Oil All in One – Cappuccino Paint Brush Instructions: Clean your surface well before starting. Prime your backsplash with ultragrip. Paint two coats of raw silk fusion paint. Lightly brush your finishing oil over your white paint on the areas where you want to accent. Frequently Asked Questions: If there is too much brown paint how do you remove it? You can paint white and start over or you can use a baby wipe to remove some of the excess How to clean your kitchen backsplash? After a months worth of drying/curing time you should be able to clean it as usual. Why don’t you use a sealant on afterwards? The fusion paints have a built in sealant in their paint Just pin this kitchen backsplash makeover tutorial below to find the instructions later!
Learn how to turn a mantel clock into something new. We’ll show you an easy way to revamp a mantel clock. You will be impressed, I promise. Y’all don’t you just love when you go picking through some old furniture and find a real gem? When I spotted this little, old, wooden Mantle Clock, I was so stinkin’ happy. I could totally picture it as a beauty once again. Watermarks, ugly placard on the front, and wear and tear… who cares? A makeover on this old thing was just what it needed. And I was happy to do that. And I knew it would not take much TIME at all… See what I did there? A couple coats of paint, a stencil, and some Farmhouse style love was all it took to complete this makeover. I love how I made this clock “Alive and Ticking” once again. Ticking in terms of cuteness – an actual battery would have to help with the literal ticking! If you are wanting this same look on an old clock, grab your supplies, and let’s go! I have the step-by-step instructions for you… but do you have the time? I love many things. My husband, my whole family, my dogs. But I can not forget my love of stencils and old furniture! Oh, I love them all. And don’t you just love how this old water-marked wooden clock can be transformed in little to no TIME? The best part of this project is how unique you can be when crafting something like this. You determine your paint color, your word to stencil, and your overall vibe. Go Farmhouse like me, or bright and Boho! It is up to you. Follow the steps below, and just be sure you are having a good TIME while doing it. Supplies: Wooden Mantle Clock Home Stencil – “ALWAYS” Miss Lillian’s NO WAX Cholk Paint – Italian Lace (taupe/tan) *or your choice of paint color Paintbrush Spray Paint: Bronze Black Paint Ranger Tim Holtz Distress Paint Black Soot Paint Dabbers Paint daubers Heat Gun/dryer Sanding block Spray Polyurethane Steps to Revamp a Mantel Clock Makeover Prep your Wooden Mantle Clock by carefully removing the innards. Spray paint the circular piece that helped the clock rest back in easily that you removed from the wooden base. I used a bronze color to give it the oil rubbed effect. Apply 2 coats. With a sanding block, rough up the wood a bit all over your mantle clock. Wipe clean with a baby wipe to remove debris and dust. Use a heat gun or blow dryer to speed up the drying process. Grab your desired paint color and paintbrush. Begin to cover your entire mantle clock. Don’t forget the back and bottom too. Allow time for your paint to dry completely. Use that heat gun or blow dryer. Apply 2 coats of paint to your clock. Remember to keep all of your brush strokes going the same direction. Repeat steps to dry before moving on to the next step. Grab your desired word to stencil on your craft. I chose the term “ALWAYS.” But you can choose what you like best. Ideas to consider: Family, gather, time, love, together, memories Lay your stencil down on the bottom section, making sure it is centered. Start applying your paint using finger daubers and gently working from top to bottom applying paint over your desired stencil area. I used a black color. Dry again. To pull out the detail of the edges, grab your black acrylic paint and your paint daubers. Lightly rub along the edges to help the black pop. Careful in the center around your circle, going a little heavier than on the outside. I will stop here because it is my simple farmhouse style. But if you want to add any more detail, feel free to do so. Think flowers, ribbon, jute, etc. just be creative and have fun. Once completely dry, apply a top coat to seal your hard work with your fast drying Minwax Spray Polyurethane. Pop back in your clock innards when dry and determine what to pair it with on your mantle? So cute! But, hmmm. A plant? A candle? Maybe a sign? Check out this tutorial for an idea. Why Do You Want To “Rough Up” the Wood? Roughing up the wood, with a sanding block or anything gritty, is so important for many reasons: It removes any finish that may be on your wood to begin with to give it a clean base to start It helps removes any scratches or tiny dents to give a more even surface Most importantly, it allows the new paint to adhere easily. Can I Glaze the Face of the Clock? For this type of clock face, I would say NO. Since the face is so slick, I don’t think anything would easily adhere to it. It might be possible to add a rusting effect on there, but I think it turned out great as is. But you know me, I do enjoy a distressed look all the time, so that is a great question! Just pin this How to revamp a mantel clock tutorial below to find the instructions later!
Have any old chairs around the house that need a little TLC? With some paint, stencils, and some transfer paper, you can learn how to give your chair a makeover and make it like new again! This project is a simple and easy tutorial you’ll enjoy and takes you less than 40 minutes to do! If you have some chairs that need a little love then you will want to watch this chair makeover tutorial. I know you have seen a chair that needs some love and I have several I have been needing to paint and spruce up. I am showing you today how to do a chair makeover with stencils using paint and stencil to turn your old chairs into something amazing. Stencil Design Chair Makeover This technique is quite possibly my favorite way to makeover a chair. I love using stencils especially when it comes to making wood signs. Stencils can really take the stress out of crafting by helping you create words and designs on your projects. Supplies for Red Chair: Old wooden chair (Red) Family Stencil Never Ending Story Transfer Leopard Transfer Any old bits and pieces of transfers you like Floral and greenery transfers Transfer applicator tool or flat edge Black paint Rag Miss Lillian’s Antiquing Glaze (Black) Redesign Decor Transfer – Ruby Rose Supplies for Turquoise Chair: Old wooden chair (Turquoise) Blessed Stencils Redesign Decor Transfer – Fuschia Sunset Script Transfer Transfer applicator tool or flat edge Master’s Touch Acrylic: Raw Umber Master’s Touch Acrylic: Warm Grey Miss Lillian’s Antiquing Glaze (Brown) Rag Steps for chair makeover with stencils: Red Chair – Step 1: Beginning with your painted and prepped wooden chair (Barn Red from Dixie Bell), decide which transfers you hope to mix and match on your chair. Play with your patterns, sizes, and images to create a fun look. We may or may not use all of them, or may not. We will decide as we get going. Step 2: Grab your leopard transfer and shape it to fit the corner of your chair. Trim excess. Peel the white backing of your transfer and place it on your chair in the front left corner of the seat of your chair. Step 3: Use a transfer applicator tool, or flat edge stick to apply transfer. A bubble will appear as it adheres to your wood. Once completely on your chair, rub with your hand to smooth out any air bubbles. Step 4: Play with placement of your floral and greenery on top of your leopard print. Apply greenery transfers using the same flat edge tool. Remember to leave space for your floral to rest on top. Step 5: Apply your floral transfer on top of your greenery transfers. Eyeball how you think it will look best. Step 6: Next apply your Never Ending Story Script Transfer, resting on top of greenery and a small area of your floral. If it is not perfect, don’t worry. Step 7: Grab your black paint, sponge daubers, and play with the placement of your FAMILY stencil. Holding in place, begin to dab your paint. Be sure to let it dry completely. Step 8: Grab your rag and add a tiny portion of your antiquing glaze to it. Decide where you want it to be. I like it on the edges of the seat, the spindles, and the back of the chair. Don’t forget the legs of your chair. This will just tone down the bright paint of your chair. Step 9: Feel free to “Grunge it up” however you like. Step 10: If you place too much, use a baby wipe to pull the glaze back. Step 11: Set your red chair aside to dry as you begin to work on your turquoise chair. Turquoise Chair – Step 1: Grab your Redesign Floral Transfers: Fuchsia Sunset. Determine which part of your transfer you want to add to your chair. Step 2: Cut out the transfer section you like best. Be sure to cut as close as possible for your transfers and wrap on your wood where needed. Step 3: Carefully remove white paper backing and place your transfer down on the left side of the seat. Step 4: Repeat steps to apply transfer with flat edge. A bubble will appear as it adheres to your wood. Once completely on your chair, rub with your hand to smooth out any air bubbles. Step 5: Determine and eyeball placement of your Blessed stencil. Step 6: Apply a small section of a script transfer under where you will paint on your stencil following the steps above. I just love how these turned out and it is so much fun using a stencil to transform a chair. Can’t wait for you to try this technique and start flipping your own furniture! Just pin this chair makeover with stencils tutorial below to find the instructions later!
Hey, all you cool thrifters and repurposers! I did not remember to take a ton of pictures of the processes (whoops), but I do think that you will easily get the gist of it! When I actually get out and get to go thrifting…the “wood” section is one of my favorite areas to hit up!!! I love little wood shelves, I can use them on so many other projects! I have no idea how many I currently have, but I’m sure it’s not enough! Another thing I love in the “wood” section is signs. Maybe the sign is outdated. Can I sand it off and use it for something else? Or simply paint over it and make a new sign? But the project that I am talking about today is this little jewelry box! In the last couple of years, it is like they have sprouted legs and jumped in my cart when I’m shopping! I have done a few over the years, but not like this one. Oh, oh, oh, and totally of this subject…but, these can also make awesome furniture for American Girl dolls! Sorry! Squirrel brain!!! Anywho…I did this one in my private group, so if this is something you enjoy, please be sure to check out my Flippin Furniture page and maybe think about joining us in the Flippin Society! Details here: https://flippinfurniture.lpages.co/opencartflippinsociety/ Back to the jewelry box…obviously, the first thing I had to do was clean it up. Soap and water and let it dry. Then I just roughed it up with a sanding sponge. I did not take the hardware off. It wasn’t going to come off easily (no visible screw to unscrew), and I am all about the path of least resistance! Next up, paint! I used Fusion Mineral Paint for this project. I am new to Fusion, but from what I read and hear, it is quite amazing. The best thing I like is that it doesn’t require a sealer! Drop the mike! No sealer? Definitely a time saver! And when it is fully cured, it is unbelievably strong. Now, that being said, when using dark colors like black and navy blue, I found that I did still need to use the sealer; otherwise, it would show fingerprints and look “smudgy.” Just my unasked for opinion. It’s been a while since I painted it, but I am pretty sure that I used the color, “Putty”. I did not paint the inside. I was working with the ceiling fan on over me, so I was able to paint the first coat and come back and touch up and add a second coat where needed, fairly quickly. Then I got out a beautiful floral transfer and tried laying it out different ways to see where I wanted it. You can see from the photo where I landed. Once the transfer was on, I then decided to antique it a little bit. And done! Pretty simple and could be cute in a spare bedroom or make such a cute little family heirloom! I think of a young daughter, niece, granddaughter, or goddaughter. Something she can keep and cherish forever. A gift for her birthday, Christmas, special event, or just because! I have so many of these in my stashes and this is making me want to work on them! I just picked up the smallest one I have ever had last week and the most unique one I have ever come across a couple weeks ago! Stay tuned!!! XOXO, Tammy Supplies Re-Design Transfer – Beautifully Native – https://flippinfurnitureshop.com/products/beautifully-native-redesign-decor-transfer Fusion Mineral Paint – Putty – https://flippinfurnitureshop.com/products/putty-fusion-mineral-paint
Want to change a wall in your bedroom? I am showing you how to stencil a wall. It’s easy, budget-friendly, and fun! I have loved this stencil for a few years now. So much that I actually bought it years ago, just in the smaller furniture size. I have even used it on at least a couple of pieces that I can remember. I love script and numbers in my décor. And I have loved “French” décor for a long time also. So throw in some French script, and I’m in love. How To Stencil A Wall I was able to teach my Flippin Society group how to stencil a wall in our private Facebook group. This is a group where you can find lots of tips and tricks on how to repurpose furniture and flip it like a pro. Please join us over there for all the fun. This is the type of project you will find there. We’ve also recovered bar stools, made rag garlands, flipped a piece of furniture, do mixed media projects, decorated a fall tree, made a pumpkin out of a book, made fall ornaments, and the list goes on and on!!! How to Paint a Stencil on a Wall Are you looking for a way to add some personal detail to your home? I love using stencils. You can see that in all the stencils I do on wood mainly to add some holiday decor to my home. Have you been thinking about stenciling your wall with an intricate pattern or design that showcases the colors in your room? If so, then this blog post is perfect for you. I will go over how to stencil a wall and give tips on what supplies are needed, where to buy them, and how much time it will take. Now let’s get started! Supplies Needed: Screwdriver for Outlet Covers CuttingEdgeStencils French Poem Stencil 4″ Stencil Roller 4″ Replacement Foam Rollers Paint of Your Choice – (I Mixed My Own Color) Paper Towels Painter’s Tape Ladder Plastic Tray for Paint Wet Wipes or Wet Paper Towels Wall Stencil Instructions: Order your supplies and make sure you are ordering a large enough stencil to cover the wall to where you do not have to do so much moving and painting. Do a complete cleaning of the wall and surrounding areas. This means making sure there are no cobwebs attaching from the wall to the ceiling Next, you will need to take the outlet covers off if any are on the wall. Now you are ready to start painting your stencil onto the wall. Using painter’s tape, tape down your stencil and secure it to the wall area you wish to start painting. Time to dip your roller into your paint and start applying it over the stencil. You will keep doing this until you have completely covered the part or all of the wall or walls you wish to paint. Allow your paint to dry for a few minutes before moving your stencil and retaping before painting the next section. Tips and Tricks to Using a Stencil on a wall Buy two stencils so you can use one to keep in one piece and another to cut to use in the smaller areas. Space it out so you do not have a huge gap between the edge of the wall and where the words on the stencil end. Ask for help. This is not a job to do by yourself. I repeat do not try this alone! Allow yourself plenty of time to complete the project. This is not a job to start late at night. I am in love with the way this turned out. If you are wondering what my stencil says here is the translation of the French Script Poem – “Oh time suspend your flight, and you favorable hours suspend your course! Let us savor the fleeting delights, the most beautiful of our days!” Just pin this How To Stencil On A Wall tutorial below to find the steps for later!
My husband and I have been talking about redoing the middle bay in our three-car garage for my craft space. Greg has been talking to our contractor friend and, of course, he sprung it on me one day before he was due to come. Yowza! Day 1 Courtney and I started on moving everything from the middle bay to the one side of the garage in PILES. The room had to be completely EMPTY. By lunch time, we were worn out. Greg suggested asking our high school girl, Amanda, to come help to get some new help in and keep up going. Thank goodness we did! I always fail to get a before picture… Day 2 First Day of Construction! The wall was built and insulation was put in. They were able to put a space for a window in. (So no one can sneak up on me!) And then, of course, the door frame! Courtney had been looking on Facebook Marketplace off and on for older kitchen cabinet. She found some in Quincy which is about half an hour away from us. I had a class that night in my private group so I could not go to Quincy. Greg needed to get a few things like lights, outlets, and more wiring so Greg and Courtney headed to Quincy with the truck and trailer. Day 3 Second Day of Construction! They got the rest of the insulation put in, the wiring for outlets, and the air conditioner put back in! Day 4 We have floor! Oh, and I didn’t say much about my door. I’m not sure if I’m 100% satisfied with it so we’ll see! Day 5 Trying to put these cabinets together was a HUGE puzzle. It took awhile but we finally got it to where we were happy with it. Here is a little Facebook Live tour of the studio! Day 6 These countertops are one of my favorite things in here! The wood has been sitting in one of your barns for years. It actually came from my husband’s grandparents. They had a barn that was taken down by a twister. Boy, am I glad it was kept now! All it needed was a good sanding and some poly, and it was perfect! Now it’s time to move in and find everything its own place! I’ll keep you updated though! Flippin Furniture – https://www.facebook.com/FlippinFurniturebyTammyThe Flippin Community – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1037595059955549
Do you have old windows laying around like I do and can’t decide what to do with them all! You will be glad you stopped by today because I am going to show you how to use furniture transfers to recycle old windows! Living on the farm has many perks as well as many challenges. When the new calves need to be feed that means we do not sleep as much. To me, that is a challenge. I love my sleep! The perk of living on a farm is seeing God’s beauty all around me every day as well as being married to the farmer. Another great perk is all the “old” things we have laying around for that “just in case we need it” a moment to happen! However, I am thankful for those items because I found the perfect thing from a pile in the barn that I can not wait to craft with you. I am going to teach you how to repurpose an old window. How to Recycle Old Windows for Art This is going to blow your mind. You can turn an old window into a beautifully hung portrait. The old wood on the glass window makes for the perfect frame for a beautiful furniture transfer. I just love the natural wood around the edges or you can even paint them the color of your choice. Unfortunately, the white barn transfer has very limited stock but you can find some great vintage portraits or even some nautical lighthouses to use! I found the transfer I truly LOVED. We live on a farm in a farmhouse with a barn so very fitting. The possibilities are endless when using furniture transfers to recycle old windows. You too can do this with the ones you have laying around your home or you find thrifting. Supplies Needed to Repurpose an Old Window: Old Window Frames Furniture Transfers Scissors Squeegee Steps: Clean the window very well with some window cleaner and a paper towel. Roll out your transfer and cut to appropriate size as well as omitting anything in the print you do not want to use. This one came in three separate pieces. Start from the bottom with the first piece. Line up the bottom and confirm that it fits the space you are trying to fill. Trim off off any edges on all sides that need a quick trim. Take the backing off the transfer slowly. Press down firmly and use a squeezy to remove any bubbles. Once pressed down and secure then pull off the top clear protective layer. Do this slowly and as you pull keep rubbing down the transfer as you pull the clear layer off. Repeat the same steps to apply the next two sections. Where to get old windows? If you do not live on a farm like me and are not blessed with tons of old farmhouse windows then you will likely find tons of windows at the following places: Antique Stores Thrift Stores Landfills Dumps Construction sites (but please ask before taking!) Ways to recycle old windows I just shared with you one amazing way to recycle old windows but the possibilities are endless. Here are a few of my favorite ways I have seen others decorate: Use it as a large photo frame or like a collage frame Add scrapbook paper to the back and use a decorative decor propped on a table. Set it in the garden and let vines grown around it. If my daugther was still small it would make the perfect bow holder with added wire. Add hooks to the wood fram for a coat hanger for an entryway There is so much you can do with an old window to add some flair and decor to your home. Remember to just be creative and do not be scared to try something new. Just pin this How To Recycle Old Windows tutorial below to find the instructions later!