Houston, we have a problem

Okay so the crackle spray paint for my towel rack didn’t actually crackle this time! There was something strange about the way the paint came out of the can, too. Never mind. I’ll use my old Jo Sonya crackle medium and see what happens.
I’ve saved myself some $$ by using my scrap fabric and made [...]

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Candy Striped Dog Bed

I had this gorgeous candy striped material that was going to be for outdoor cushions, but I ended up making a dog bed instead. Shameless I know…I wanted it to match the color theme!
 

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Needed: One Shabby Park Bench Makeover

I’m beginning to think I have a restore-chair obsession. And it would help if I finished off a project before starting on a new one. I’m going to paint my bench which has seen better days, in a lovely glossy enamel white. Another mis-tint bargain. Will have to get some Kill Rust stuff and prime [...]

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No more Pickett Fence

Finally…my new fence and gates! The arbor couldn’t be saved with the lovely jasmine all over it, but I have a plan for a new arbor that involves wine barrels! I’m stealing an idea I saw from a property up the road. Don’t they say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery? I can’t wait [...]

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Towel Stand

I’m not sure if this is the right thing to call it! I bought a nice raw pine one and decided to give it the same treatment as the cutlery tray. Voila! Instant vintage looking towel stand. Well, almost – the crackle spray has run out 1/4 of the way through! Never mind, off to [...]

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