Painted Stairs and Entryway Makeover
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DIY: Stone Texture Spring Vases
With spring just a few short weeks away I wanted to create some little vases to hold fresh flowers or sprigs in bloom. I mixed two finishes to achieve this look, stone texture and matte paint in spring hues.
This is such an easy DIY project, all you need are some glass vases or containers or bottles, stone texture spray paint, acrylic craft paint, and painter’s tape. I used Krylon’s stone texture spray paint in the taupe pebble color. I sprayed my three little glass vases with two thin coats of spray paint (allow to dry between coats) then let them cure for a full 24 hours.
The next day use the painter’s tape (or frog tape) to create the line where you want the edge of the paint.
Using acrylic craft paint in your color of choice, apply a thick coat and use your fingers (not a brush) to spread it on the bottom half of the vase, but not so thick that it drips.
Don’t worry that the paint looks uneven when wet, it will level out. Here’s the trick, you need to peel off the painter’s tape slowly when the paint is wet to preserve the crisp line. Don’t leave the painter’s tape on the vase, this helps prevent the painter’s tape from peeling off the stone texture spray paint. Allow the first coat to completely dry then repeat the process again: attach the painter’s tape along the paint line, apply yet another thick coat of acrylic craft paint, smooth it with your fingers, slowly peel off the tape, and allow to dry. If for any reason you end up with an uneven line or if the stone texture peels off, do this: spray the stone texture spray paint into the cap that came with the can and touch up the stone spray paint with a small paintbrush. Worked for me!
The stone texture is a really nice contrast to the matte paint colors, I’m so pleased with how they turned out!
These containers can also be used to hold pencils, paintbrushes, matchbooks, candies, whatever! I brought them to my studio to brighten my space!
If you try it out for yourself, let me know how it goes! . Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://christyjesse.blogspot.com/2019/03/diy-stone-texture-spring-vases_12.html March 12, 2019 at 06:15AM
Weekend Reading
I’ve felt so productive all week, it’s such a great feeling! I listened to an inspiring podcast on Monday about unlocking your creative genius and then spent the remainder of the week designing new prints, painting in my studio, and also finishing a spring inspired DIY project that I’ll share next week. Funny how creativity ebbs and flows like that. I find that one week I’ll be completely unmotivated and struggling to come up with anything new and then bam, inspiration strikes and the creativity flows once more. Do you experience that too? Favorite links from the week: This gray and wood kitchen with touches of brass is well designed. A minimalist modern home with gorgeous views of trees. Minnie Driver is adorable and so is her Malibu mobile home! Beautiful photos and a charming story: this family run boutique farm. Unexpected perks of a library card. A great tip for making pasta taste better. Cheers to these groups of adventurous women! I loved reading this story about Luke Perry. Five reasons you might want to start a podcast. An Uber driver with a sense of humor. :) . Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://christyjesse.blogspot.com/2019/03/weekend-reading_12.html March 12, 2019 at 06:15AM
DIY: Stone Texture Spring Vases
With spring just a few short weeks away I wanted to create some little vases to hold fresh flowers or sprigs in bloom. I mixed two finishes to achieve this look, stone texture and matte paint in spring hues.
This is such an easy DIY project, all you need are some glass vases or containers or bottles, stone texture spray paint, acrylic craft paint, and painter’s tape. I used Krylon’s stone texture spray paint in the taupe pebble color. I sprayed my three little glass vases with two thin coats of spray paint (allow to dry between coats) then let them cure for a full 24 hours.
The next day use the painter’s tape (or frog tape) to create the line where you want the edge of the paint.
Using acrylic craft paint in your color of choice, apply a thick coat and use your fingers (not a brush) to spread it on the bottom half of the vase, but not so thick that it drips.
Don’t worry that the paint looks uneven when wet, it will level out. Here’s the trick, you need to peel off the painter’s tape slowly when the paint is wet to preserve the crisp line. Don’t leave the painter’s tape on the vase, this helps prevent the painter’s tape from peeling off the stone texture spray paint. Allow the first coat to completely dry then repeat the process again: attach the painter’s tape along the paint line, apply yet another thick coat of acrylic craft paint, smooth it with your fingers, slowly peel off the tape, and allow to dry. If for any reason you end up with an uneven line or if the stone texture peels off, do this: spray the stone texture spray paint into the cap that came with the can and touch up the stone spray paint with a small paintbrush. Worked for me!
The stone texture is a really nice contrast to the matte paint colors, I’m so pleased with how they turned out!
These containers can also be used to hold pencils, paintbrushes, matchbooks, candies, whatever! I brought them to my studio to brighten my space!
If you try it out for yourself, let me know how it goes! . Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://christyjesse.blogspot.com/2019/03/diy-stone-texture-spring-vases.html March 11, 2019 at 08:15AM
Weekend Reading
I’ve felt so productive all week, it’s such a great feeling! I listened to an inspiring podcast on Monday about unlocking your creative genius and then spent the remainder of the week designing new prints, painting in my studio, and also finishing a spring inspired DIY project that I’ll share next week. Funny how creativity ebbs and flows like that. I find that one week I’ll be completely unmotivated and struggling to come up with anything new and then bam, inspiration strikes and the creativity flows once more. Do you experience that too? Favorite links from the week: This gray and wood kitchen with touches of brass is well designed. A minimalist modern home with gorgeous views of trees. Minnie Driver is adorable and so is her Malibu mobile home! Beautiful photos and a charming story: this family run boutique farm. Unexpected perks of a library card. A great tip for making pasta taste better. Cheers to these groups of adventurous women! I loved reading this story about Luke Perry. Five reasons you might want to start a podcast. An Uber driver with a sense of humor. :) . Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://christyjesse.blogspot.com/2019/03/weekend-reading_9.html March 09, 2019 at 01:16AM
DIY: Shoe Rack
I’ve partnered with Arrow Fastener tools several times to showcase how to make things with their tools. This week, check out the DIY shoe rack I designed and constructed with the help of one of their many handy nail guns!
The frame of this shoe rack was built with 2×2” birch posts and ½” birch planks (from Lowe’s) and assembled with wood screws.
I painted the legs and stained the planks and secured them with the Professional Electric Stapler T50AC from Arrow Fastener.
You can modify the plan to fit the width of your entry or porch or mudroom. Find the full tutorial on this DIY shoe rack on the Arrow Fastener website!
*This project brought to you in partnership with Arrow Fastener tools. All photographs, design plans, and opinions are my own! Visit the Arrow Fastener projects page for dozens more creative DIY projects around the home. . Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://christyjesse.blogspot.com/2019/03/diy-shoe-rack_9.html March 09, 2019 at 01:16AM
Weekend Reading
I’ve felt so productive all week, it’s such a great feeling! I listened to an inspiring podcast on Monday about unlocking your creative genius and then spent the remainder of the week designing new prints, painting in my studio, and also finishing a spring inspired DIY project that I’ll share next week. Funny how creativity ebbs and flows like that. I find that one week I’ll be completely unmotivated and struggling to come up with anything new and then bam, inspiration strikes and the creativity flows once more. Do you experience that too? Favorite links from the week: This gray and wood kitchen with touches of brass is well designed. A minimalist modern home with gorgeous views of trees. Minnie Driver is adorable and so is her Malibu mobile home! Beautiful photos and a charming story: this family run boutique farm. Unexpected perks of a library card. A great tip for making pasta taste better. Cheers to these groups of adventurous women! I loved reading this story about Luke Perry. Five reasons you might want to start a podcast. An Uber driver with a sense of humor. :) . Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://christyjesse.blogspot.com/2019/03/weekend-reading.html March 08, 2019 at 07:16AM
Painted Stairs and Entryway Makeover
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Furnace Advice for Snowbirds
During Winnipeg’s freezing cold winters, it’s incredibly important to have a functioning furnace. Without one, you’re bound to be way too chilly; so cold, in fact, that it can be life-threatening. No one really needs to be told this, because it’s obvious as soon as your furnace stops providing the necessary heat; you’ll be so […] See More Here: Furnace Advice for Snowbirds Via Provincial Heating & Cooling - Winnipeg Manitoba Canada - Feed https://www.provincialheating.ca Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://christyjesse.blogspot.com/2019/03/furnace-advice-for-snowbirds.html March 05, 2019 at 09:59AM
Space Heaters
We’ve discussed the difference between a window or portable air conditioners and central air extensively on this blog. You might wonder why we haven’t discussed space heaters versus a central furnace before; in short, it’s because no home or building in Winnipeg should be without a true, centralized furnace. We’re a winter city after all; […] Learn More Here: Space Heaters Via Provincial Heating & Cooling - Winnipeg Manitoba Canada - Feed https://www.provincialheating.ca Via Home Improvement http://www.rssmix.com/via Blogger http://christyjesse.blogspot.com/2019/03/space-heaters.html March 04, 2019 at 11:59AM |