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Revamp Your Dresser With Terra Clay Paint by Dixie Belle Paint Company: Step-By-Step with AJ!
AJ here and I have an exciting project to share with you today. I had a dresser that I painted about 8 years ago and before I discovered...
lostandfoundmercantile
Feb 264 min read
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Patina for that Authentic Aged Paint Effect!!
AJ here and I cannot wait to show you how I use paint and chemistry to achieve naturally-aged looks that would take decades to develop. ...
ajsvintagedesigns
Sep 25, 20244 min read
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Boho Painted Desk Tutorial - How to Layer & Distress with Terra Clay Paint
I thrifted this desk for my home office makeover & wanted to give the dark finish some more color to bring out all the details. Watch how...
Jaclyn Miller
Sep 16, 20224 min read
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Thrift Store Frame Makeover – DIY Home Decor Project Tutorial & Video – Easy for Beginners
Do you ever find frames at the thrift store, but the colors are all wrong? They’re a great bargain, and you can give them a quick...
ajsvintagedesigns
Mar 24, 20224 min read
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Design Your Own Charcuterie Board – How to Stencil & Seal Wood with Food-Safe Products
Below you’ll find easy step-by-step instructions, plus a full video to follow along. You can watch my Youtube Tutorial by clicking here:...
ajsvintagedesigns
Mar 6, 20223 min read
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How to Create a Faux Barnwood Finish Tutorial & Video
Farmhouse Makeover – Easy Painted Furniture Project for Beginners For this Nightstand Makeover Tutorial, I walk you through step-by-step...
ajsvintagedesigns
Feb 15, 20224 min read
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How To Tie-Dye Fabric with Chalk Based Paint – Easy Project Ideas
Get a Tie-Dye Watercolor Look on Fabric using Chalk Based Paint & Water Did you know you can dye fabric with chalk-based paint? The trick...
ajsvintagedesigns
Jan 31, 20223 min read
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Vintage Suitcase Makeover- Painting & Adding Dixie Belle's Wildflowers & Butterflies Transfer
I thrifted this suitcase for $7.99 at Goodwill, then transformed it into a showpiece using Dixie Belle’s Chalk Mineral Paint & the new...
ajsvintagedesigns
Dec 20, 20213 min read
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Ombre Furniture Painting Tutorial & Video
For this tutorial, I’m going to show you how EASY it can be to get a flawless blended ombre with these beautiful bright colors. Plus, how...
ajsvintagedesigns
Dec 11, 20214 min read
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How To Decoupage for Beginners – Plus 2 Project Ideas! Tutorial & Video
Decoupage Paper can make anything look like a statement piece. I love making handmade gifts & wall decor, but you can literally decoupage...
ajsvintagedesigns
Nov 29, 20215 min read
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How To Make Anything into a Chalkboard with Dixie Belle Chalk Mineral Paint – Easy Tutorial & Video
Did you know you can turn any surface into a chalkboard using Chalk Mineral Paint? This was a broken mirror from a dresser. Instead of...
ajsvintagedesigns
Sep 4, 20214 min read
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How To Paint Furniture Boho Style! Chippy Paint & Decoupage Tutorial & Video for Beginners
Boho Style painting is great for beginners because it’s quick, easy, & don’t have to worry about being perfect. It’s also the perfect...
ajsvintagedesigns
Aug 3, 20214 min read
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Sunflower Inspiration Tutorial – 3 Projects using Dixie Belle Transfers & Chalk Mineral Paint
Using the Belles & Whistles Sunflower Transfers by Dixie Belle, I put together 3 Projects with the colors and products to get the look,...
ajsvintagedesigns
Jul 18, 20215 min read
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Whimsical Makeover of a Kids Plastic Playset with Chalk Mineral Paint & Transfers
Plastic playsets can get to where they don’t look so new anymore, but you can give them a brand-new look. Or maybe you want to customize...
ajsvintagedesigns
Jun 8, 20215 min read
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How to Paint & Flip a Piece of Furniture, a Step-By-Step Guide & Video Tutorial
I made this Step-by-Step Guide to show you how to flip a piece of furniture from start to finish. Plus, I’ve posted a link to my Video...
ajsvintagedesigns
May 6, 20215 min read
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Painted Dresser Idea for Beginners: Boho Ombre Sunrise Look
Are you just starting out painting furniture and looking for an easy idea for a project? I put together this Tutorial & Video for a...
ajsvintagedesigns
Apr 20, 20214 min read
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DIY Dog Bowl Feeding Station! Tutorial & Video with Dixie Belle Paint & Transfers
We gave my Son a puppy for Christmas, and her favorite game is tipping over food and water bowls. I googled all the advice on how to stop...
ajsvintagedesigns
Apr 6, 20213 min read
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New Transfers from Dixie Belle are now available
Want in on a little secret ? You can now order the new transfers from Dixie Belle Paint Company’s “Belles and Whistles” Line with an...
ajsvintagedesigns
Mar 30, 20211 min read
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The New Best Dang Brush and La Petite Brushes from Dixie Belle
Are you curious about the new brushes being released today from Dixie Belle ? There are 2 new brushes being released: The Best Dang...
ajsvintagedesigns
Mar 17, 20212 min read
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Let’s Talk “Gel Stains” and Options
I get questions on a regular basis about how to use all the different stains (oil based, water based and stain “look-a-likes”. I did a...
ajsvintagedesigns
May 31, 20203 min read
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