Easter Table Decor
Kathy Barlow, of HomeWorkshop.com, created these cheerful Easter table toppers using the freezer paper stenciling method and fabric paints. These are the perfect Spring project for sprucing up your holiday table, and the technique is simple enough that your kids can get in on the fun! Visit the Easter and Spring DIY Craft — Table Decor post [...]
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, [...]
Monster Tshirt
One of the best things about stenciling is it's versatility. You can use stencils to paint just about anything, including walls, furniture, or fabric, in styles ranging from traditional theorems to street graffiti. And sometimes you can even stencil without paint. The Frankenstein tshirt pictured was stenciled with bleach using a design from Stencil1. Wouldn't this be [...]
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 [...]
