Stenciled Christmas: Stocking
One of my favorite sites for stencils is currently featuring a great little Christmas Stocking project. Stencil Ease has complete instructions as well as ordering information for the stencil, brushes and paints. ...
Window Etching
I recently completed three different projects where I etched some glass windows. With each of these projects I used a different technique, and thought I'd share these three techniques with you. I used EtchAll Cream for these windows and found it quite easy to use. The Cream is thick and does not drip or run like thinner [...]
Painting a Sisal Rug
I have seen many photos of painted and stenciled sisal rugs and read many "how to" articles, but it was not until just recently that I actually tried doing a project. A client asked if I could paint a geometric desgin she had seen in a magazine. I read up on the technique and materials used, [...]
Silhouette Stencils
I recently stumbled upon the wonderful website of the Artful Stencil. They feature a Silhouette Family that would be great to stencil and frame. This site offers a pdf you can download, featuring some clever project ideas. The Stencil Library is also a great source to find a wide variety of silhouette stencils. Take a [...]
Mirror Makeover
I have been doing a little experimenting with techniques on glass and mirrors and thought I might as well start with mirrors and glass in my own home. This is a mirror I've had for several years. I found it in a yard sale. The glass is not in the best shape and the frame is missing some [...]
