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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...
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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:...
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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...
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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...
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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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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...
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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...
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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...
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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 get a Weathered Wood Look using a Blend of Paint and Gel Stain – Tutorial & Video
I scored this Antique Wash Basin that had already been sanded & it’s the perfect thing for a Farmhouse Makeover. I want to teach you how...
ajsvintagedesigns
May 24, 20214 min read
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How To Paint Leather, Fake Leather, & Vinyl – No Sanding! Video & Tutorial
Do you have an old Leather Ottoman, or Fake Leather Chair that needs some TLC? Or maybe a thrift store find you want to flip or customize...
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May 15, 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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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...
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Mar 17, 20212 min read
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Sealing Dark Colors
One of the biggest struggles people have with protecting their hand painted furniture (when using dark colors) is applying a streak free...
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Apr 7, 20204 min read
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