A Custom Picket Fence… Reclaimed Pallet Wall Art that is!
We always have extra wood lying around the studio, especially old pallets. My mom loves birdhouses and family photos, so I decided to come up with a pallet…
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Delicate & Durable: An Antique Table and Chair Restoration
This past summer, we scoured our favorite hot spots to find a few special pieces to add to the project lineup. Last week we talked about where to…
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‘Tis the Season: How to Order Custom Chalkboards
Holiday season is upon us so it’s time to start thinking about gift ideas. I like to give unique & thoughtful gifts to those I care about but…
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Top 5 Tips: Art Project Cleanup
Studio time can’t be all fun and no project cleanup, unless of course you have an unlimited bank account & use supplies and tools once and buy new…
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Dimensional Stenciling: Get Creative with Texture
Just by themselves, stencils are so versatile, enhancing fabric, furniture, wall art, paper… you name it! But, what if your project is just missing that ‘special something’ and…
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The How-To for Creative Cycle Success
We all have a creative side whether that translates to art, the corporate world or into our hobbies. Following recipes, instructions or templates make any process easier to…
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Brush Care: Love your brushes for a lifetime!
Over the last month we’ve had a blast building our Snowboard Feature Wall & are now ready for winter fun. When working on an extended project with lots…
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Organizational Design: A ‘Completed’ Snowboard Feature Wall for the Mountain Life
‘Organizational design’ may sound like an oxymoron but these two words should be best friends in your home! Our vision to organize our winter sporting-mess has finally come…
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Mount ‘n Metal: A Snowboard Feature Wall for the Mountain Life – Part 4
We’re into week 4 for the Snowboard Feature Wall! While I LOVE to paint, seeing the design come to life by adorning the wall may squeak into 1st…
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Custom Mixing: An Artist’s Cheat Sheet
Plasters, paints, color wheels, stone, sand, mica, glitter, stains… And the list goes on and on! There are so many products and color choices in the artistic and…
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