Faux Painting – How to create a hammered copper effect with paint and a homemade stencil. This is a quick and easy paint technique to get the look of faux hammered copper on wood. My friend, John who is a cabinet maker par excellence, contacted me recently for another special faux metal project. On this particular job he was not…
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Old fashioned Pimento Cheese is one of the best comfort foods around. Our family has enjoyed this easy, three ingredient recipes three and now four generations. The only ingredients needed are Velveeta Brand Cheese, mayonnaise and a jar of diced pimentos. I am not sure if Velveeta has changed or if I have. In the past, while making pimento cheese,…
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The distressed wood look is still a popular trend. If you can’t get your hands on the real thing, like salvaged wood from a 100-year-old barn, you can recreate the look with paint. With just 2 colors and an inexpensive chip brush, it is really easy to create a distressed wood look. I used this super easy technique on a…
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Grab some Sharpies and alcohol to create this cute Red Poppy crossbody bag with just a few supplies. The canvas crossbody bag was purchased from Hobb Lobby for under $2.00. It’s called a “Purse on a String”. You can’t even buy the fabric and zipper for that price, let alone sew it yourself. SUPPLIES YOU WILL NEED: Canvas Crossbody Bag…
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How do you display your collections? Have you ever thought about gathering up all your favorite pieces and displaying them in one area for added impact? When my junkin’ friends and I decided that we are not hoarders but collectors it made such a difference in the way I view my MANY collections. Copper teapots are some of my favorites….
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