A roll of duct tape, some orange paint: 2 furniture do-overs on the cheap
No budget to buy the furniture you really want? Me neither. Behold the power of duct tape and orange paint. Before: I really hated the dark stain of this buffet table, but it’s a perfectly good table. After: Add a few coats of orange paint and move a painting: Before: Pink plastic Ikea table covered with scars: After: Just ...
Read MoreGeometric tape painting
The best part of this project: You can complete it in a weekend, artistic talent isn’t required, and it’s hard to mess up. The idea came via Maria Teorien’s site. All you need for this project is a canvas or large board (doesn’t have to be expensive), a variety of acrylic paints in the colors you want ...
Read MoreFast, easy & sparkly vintage holiday cards
‘Tis the season of glitter-fueled craft binges and card-giving. And what better way to bring those two things together than with glitter-coated holiday cards? For the last couple years, we’ve made these as special cards to give to grandparents—and to populate the otherwise barren fireplace mantle. Vintage Christmas scenes work really well for this craft. Fortunately, you can find thousands of them online. If you ...
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