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Painting Terra Cotta Pots with Acrylics

Click Here to see the post on the five-year follow-up to see how these pots held up. One of my garden goals this year is to add more color to my garden. Specifically something that will last through the dreary winter months. Painted pots ought to do! My first inspiration came from the DIY club. These pots were made with chalk paint and sealed with patio paint. Click on the link above for the complete tutorial. I also liked the more distressed look of these pots at shelternes.com. This idea used candle wax and whatever type of paint you already have on hand. I tried a couple looks on my pots before settling on the finished product. Attempt 1: Straight Acrylic and sandpaper applied acrylic paint all over pot rubbed pot using a damp t-shirt rag the rag wasn't distressing enough so I turned to sandpaper In the end, I wasn't really happy with Attempt 1. It just didn't "look right" to me. Attempt...

Glider Bench Refresh

It is absolutely amazing how repainting and restaining something can completely transform the look of a tired, worn-out object. The metamorphosis never ceases to amaze me! And that is what this post is all about. Finding a perfectly functional, yet tired and worn-out, glider bench and giving it a fresh look. Testing out the bench in front of the thrift store. Glides like a charm. Not rickety at all. $34.99 price tag. Not too bad. Before any washing or sanding. Gross. I had mixed feelings about the decorative elements on the ends of the frame. To keep or not to keep? The most time-consuming part of this project was disassembling and reassembling all the pieces. It was worth it to make painting and staining an easier process. My son helped removed the slats. He had fun learning how to use a couple of new tools (new to him). My son helped me remove the decorative elements while prepping it to paint. They simply popped o...

Mini Dresser Makeover: staining over paint

Part 1: Before I don't have a true before photo because I deleted them all to free up storage on my phone. Just picture this dresser covered in a chipped glossy blue with red paint peaking out. Each knob was its own unique color. This mini dresser was obviously used for a kids room and probably looked great in that environment. It didn't look so hot next to the dumpster. Normally I wouldn't pick up something that needs that much paint removed but this baby is solid wood and easily fit in the back of my minivan. I was sold and my daughter was tired of treasure hunting and wanted to go home. Not sure my love of junk is catching fire in her soul. After I closed my booth I was left with too many projects to complete. While I had no need for this dresser I just couldn't part with it. For a time it functioned as a craft storage...when I could get to it that is! Definitely a craft hoarder, here. Part 2: During It took a few coats of Citri strip to get this pa...

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