Baskets, egg hunts, jelly beans and bunnies...what's not to like about Easter? Easter is my second favorite holiday.Why second? you might ask. Well, Thanksgiving is my favorite. But I do love the … [Read more...]
Antique Pie Safe Milk Paint Patina Restoration
The Ghosts of Furniture PastTM This is the story of my Pie Safe Milk Paint Patina Restoration Journey!! It began with an Epic Fail for Me! I have to admit a mistake. I purchased this beautiful antique … [Read more...]
Craft Do Over Painted Purse Tutorial
National Craft Month Painted Purse Let's get crafty! Wayfair.com challenged me to give my very first blog craft a makeover for National Craft Month. You can see the first painted purses … [Read more...]
The Dixie Doodler’s Doodle Bags and More {A Look Back}
Fiber Art and Painted Fabric I paint fabric! After I paint it, I create purses, tote bags, and accessories with the painted cloth. I teach others all my techniques for fun and funky painting using … [Read more...]
DIY Ghost Mirror ~ Haunted Halloween Decor
OMGhoulness...I love Krylon Looking Glass Paint B-O-O!!! I created this Ghoulish Ghostly Ghost Mirror with Krylon Looking Glass paint. I shared the mirror first in 2011 but the tutorial disappeared … [Read more...]
Spooktacular Halloween Mantlescape with No Fireplace
What? No Fireplace? HORRORS!!!! Well how on earth does one decorate a mantle when they don't have one? Ah Ha...that's the magic! I am not going to let a little thing like no fireplace stop me from … [Read more...]
Rustic Painted American Flag Tutorial
Paint your own Rustic Painted American Flag with this simple Step-by-Step Tutorial. I painted this US flag four years ago and it is still my most popular post ever. I thought I would update it here … [Read more...]
Ghouls Just Wanna Have Fun…Fun…Fun!!! DIY Halloween Gift 4 YOU!!!
Tonight upon your pillow Close your eyes and hide your head For the fairies and the goblins Will be hovering 'round your head... here is my gift to you... Happy Halloween to all my ghoulish … [Read more...]
The Witch is In Outdoor Decor for Fall and Halloween
Last year I found the piéce de resistance to complete one of my Halloween vignettes...these spidery web shoes! I got them for $2 at a local yard sale...SCORE!!! I knew exactly what I would do with … [Read more...]
DIY Crafting for Halloween – Easy Craft Ideas
As you know I love to decorate for the season or holiday...or just to have a change! It is that creative ADD I have embraced as part of my personality! Visionary ideas are easy for me...I am a master … [Read more...]
Decadent Gourmet Salted Caramel Candy Apples
The spirit of Halloween decor has overtaken me; I invited my neighbors to a Halloween Celebration Pumpkin Painting Party at the pool. (Rain came and moved it indoors.) I furnished the pumpkins and … [Read more...]
Technique Junkies Blog Hop Celebrating Rita Barakat’s New Designs!
paid post in conjunction with Technique Junkies and Rita Barakat Welcome Crafters and Blog Hoppers! Today I am deep within Technique Junkies Blog Hop Celebrating Rita Barakat's New Designs! If … [Read more...]
Quick and Easy DIY Faux Wooden Stocking Hack Tutorial
DIY Faux Wooden Stocking Hack Tutorial I am a consummate DIY re-creator...if I see something I want, but cannot afford or find, I set about making my own version. When I first saw this image of … [Read more...]
DIY Haunted Ghostly Mirror with Krylon Looking Glass Paint Tutorial
OMGhoul...I love Krylon Looking Glass Paint B-O-O!!! For Halloween 2011, I created this Ghoulish Ghostly Mirror. I promised then to show you how I did it...well, for some reason I forgot to … [Read more...]
Tips from a Master Muralist
Commedia del’Arte Mural By Jeff Monsein Our Commedia del’Arte mural was inspired by a recent trip to Venice, Italy. Venice is an amazing city, filled with a colorful history. Although we … [Read more...]
Sean Crosby Master Decorative Artist reCreation
I am foremost a decorative painter, but my greatest joy lies in teaching the trade to anyone who wants to learn, and once in a while a painter who has taken a class with me will contact me to help on … [Read more...]
Fiber Art for The Great Craft Swap
I am participating in The Great Craft Swap with Wayfair Homemakers. Wayfair.com sent me a white European Damask 60" round tablecloth byViolet Linen to create with. And I was compensated for my craft … [Read more...]
DIY Valentine Tile Printable
Hugs and Kisses abound this time of year. XOXOX I am in a pink mood lately. It is a girly-girl year. I designed this cute and colorful Valentine subway tile printable just for the special day. I … [Read more...]
Holiday Home Tour – Breakfast Nook Christmas Trees
I believe that your breakfast nook should be a bright an happy place to launch your day. Mine is a happy happy place...I hope. My decorating style is evident here - vintage, casual, with a dash of … [Read more...]
2015 Holiday Home Tour – Kitchen Christmas Tree
Angel Wood Cottage - Kitchen Christmas Tree Home is where my heart is happy. Nowhere am I happier than in our little Angel Wood Cottage on Amelia Island. Decorating her has been a journey of … [Read more...]
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