Buffalo Plaid Potholders

November 9, 2019November 7, 2019Leave a comment

Crisp air, falling leaves, and a big pot of soup to warm you up…

Just a few of the reasons I love Fall.

So while you’re warming things up…

Warm up your plain potholder and add a little personality with Joy Iron-On Embroidered letters.

Supplies needed:

Joy Iron-On Embroidered Letters
Cotton Potholders
Iron
Pressing Cloth

Directions:

Remove letters from the sheet.
Position letters shiny side down on potholder.
Cover letters with a clean cloth.
With firm pressure iron cloth over the letters for 30 seconds.
Turn potholder over and iron the reverse side for an additional 30 seconds.
Allow to cool 1 minute before using.

You can find a wide selection of Joy® embroidered iron-on letters and alphabet sheets in different sizes at your local craft stores!

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Joy® Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

*Disclosure: This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

Faux Barn Wood Pumpkin

September 25, 2019February 9, 2023Leave a comment

Add a little Joy to your Fall Home Décor with this quick and easy Fall Centerpiece.

I wanted to make something new to decorate my mantel for fall this year.

So…I made a quick (or not so quick) trip to my local Hobby Lobby.

While there, I found this unfinished wood pumpkin and a fall floral pick (among other things).

It went together really quick. I had it painted and put together in no time.

To be honest, the project didn’t turn out exactly how I envisioned in my head,

I think it turned out better. (my original thought was to paint it in soft muted fall colors)

The best part of the whole process was…

this simple wood painted pumpkin inspired my son to spend the next few hours arranging

and rearranging my mantels until he got them just perfect. (and that makes me happy!)

Faux Barn Wood Pumpkin Supplies Needed:

Joy Black Embroidered Letters
Beacon 3 in 1 Glue*
Wood Pumpkin (Hobby Lobby)
Deco Art Acrylic Paints: Coffee Bean*, Dark Scarlet*, Country Red*
Paintbrush
Fall Floral Pick
Fine Grit Sandpaper*
Ribbon and Twine

*Disclosure… This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

Create the look of old barn wood using a wood pumpkin cut-out and acyrlic paint.

Directions:

Paint the wood pumpkin with brown acrylic paint. Make sure to get down into the grooves.
After the brown paint has dried paint the sections of the pumpkin with alternating colors.
Sand the pumpkin with a fine grit sandpaper* to distress and smooth the wood.

Glue the embroidered letters and floral pick onto the wood pumpkin with Beacon 3 in 1 Glue*.

Create a bow with sheer ribbon tied in the center with twine and glue onto the top of the pumpkin for the finishing touch.

A quick and easy Fall Centerpiece for my mantel.

You can find a wide selection of Joy® embroidered iron-on letters

and alphabet sheets in different sizes at your local craft stores.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Joy® Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

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How to make a Happy Haunts Pop Up Card

September 14, 2019February 27, 20242 Comments

Happy Haunts Pop-Up Card

Add a little dimension to your Halloween season with this sweet and simple pop up card.

The Happy Haunts stamp and die set from Maker’s Movement.

The stamp set comes with three adorable pumpkin stamps and 12 spooky and sweet faces

to match any Halloween mood. The die set comes with a whimsical Halloween neighborhood,

a cute little bat and three perfect pumpkin dies to cut out your stamped pumpkins.

A HALLOWEEN STAMP AND DIE SET THIS FUN DESERVES A PLAYFUL CARD.

*Disclosure… “This is a sponsored post. I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.”

Happy Haunts Pop-Up Supplies Used:

Happy Haunts Stamp Set
Happy Haunts Die Set
Crossover II Fabric & Paper Cutting System*
Xyron Create a Sticker Mini*
Dye Inkpads: Black, Blue, White
Ranger Inkssentials Ink Blending Tool*
Mini Mister*
Thin Foam Mounting Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L*
Bella Blvd SS1997 Watching You (reverse side-green zig zag)
Authentique NGT002 Nightfall Two (black spider web)
Authentique PLE004 Pleasant Four (wood background)
Orange Polka Dot Paper (Hobby Lobby)
Orange Plaid Paper (from my paper hoard)
Black Cardstock and Watercolor Paper

How to make a Happy Haunts Pop Up Card:

First, pick out some fun patterned paper. There are so many cute patterns available to choose from it really doesn’t matter if it’s the same as mine.
Stamp your pumpkins on orange patterned paper. If your paper is thin, run the strip of orange paper through the Xyron Create a Sticker Mini* and place it onto black cardstock.

One pumpkin stamp has a hole in the center with space to add a face. Perfect for stamping multiples.
You’ll need to stamp 7 pumpkins.

Line up die with the stamped image. (cutting side down) I use a piece of washi tape on my die to hold it in place as I run in through the Crossover II Fabric & Paper Cutting System*

Cut two 2 1/2″ x 6 strips of black patterned paper.
Tip: Run both pieces of paper, pattern side up, through the Xyron Create a Sticker Mini* to add adhesive to the back of the paper. This is really helpful when die-cutting intricate shapes.
Adhere one strip onto a piece of black cardstock before die-cutting. (this will be used for the inside of card.)
Die-cut both strips of paper using the house die. (one is a sticker for the front of the card.)
Add thin foam mounting squares* to the back of the die-cut houses with the black cardstock. (Tip: cut a few foam mounting squares in half before applying.)

I couldn’t find the perfect night sky background for my card so I created my own.

Cut a 3 3/4″ x 5 3/4″ piece of watercolor paper.
Using an ink applicator, rub blue dye ink onto the surface of the paper.
Add a few swirls of white ink onto the paper.
Using a mini spray bottle, lightly mist the paper with water. The water will allow the inks to blend leaving a soft speckled appearance on the paper.
Dry with hair dryer.

If you have the perfect background paper, you can eliminate these steps.↑

Cut a piece of green patterned paper 5 3/4″ x 7 1/2″ and fold in half lengthwise.
Cut a piece of patterned paper (mine was woodgrain) 3 3/4″ x 5 3/4″. Adhere this paper onto one half of the green patterned paper.
On the outside folded edge, make a pencil mark at 1 1/4″ and 4 1/2″. (see diagram)
Cut a 3/4″ line up on each measurement.
Score and fold paper between cuts. (Use a bone folder for crisper folds.)

Open card and push folded and scored section into middle of the card.

Lay the neighborhood die-cut onto your blue background. Use a pencil to trace the bottom swirl of the die-cut.
Cut paper along pencil line.
Adhere the cut top of the blue background paper onto the top of the brown woodgrain paper on the inside of your card.
Using the house die-cut with the black cardstock and foam mounting squares, adhere the neighborhood over the edge of the blue background paper.

Add three pumpkins to the front of the center pop-up. On the middle pumpkin add a foam mounting square for extra dimension.
Adhere a couple pumpkins to the background.

Add black die-cut bat with a foam mounting square to the sky background.
Add an extra pumpkin or two and stamp the words “Trick or Treat” to finish off the inside.
Cut a piece of black cardstock 6″ x 7 3/4″. Fold in half to create outside card.
Center and adhere the pop-up section into the center of the black card. Adhere one half section at a time.)

Decorate front of the card similar to the inside of the card.

For a completely different look, a simple water colored card made with the same pumpkins.

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Back to School Teacher Gift

September 4, 2019September 3, 20192 Comments

As the new school year begins…

Don’t forget about the teachers in your life.

We all know your child’s teacher is over the moon to have your wonderful child in her class,

but just remember, she still has to deal with “you know who’s” kid.

And while she may “need” school supplies…

what she really wants is CHOCOLATE. (and maybe wine)

Believe me…she’s not ready for summer to be over either.

To ~~bribe~~ entice your child’s teacher…

You might want to create a Back to School Teacher’s Gift Box using the

Xyron 9″ Creative Station* and the Eileen Hull Treasure Box Die*.

Back to School Teacher Gift Box Supplies Used:

Xyron 9″ Creative Station*
Xyron Creative Station Permanent Adhesive Refill*
Eileen Hull Treasure Box Die*
Sizzix Little Sizzles Chipboard*
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*
Decorative Scrapbook Paper
Faux Leather Paper
4 Pencils

To Create the Back to School Teacher Gift Box:

Lay decorative scrapbook paper (design side up) on the Xyron 9″ Creative Station* crank the handle to run the paper through the machine. As it moves through the Xyron Creative Station it adds adhesive to the back side of the paper. The Xyron Creative Station is easy to use and it doesn’t need electricity.
Adhere the paper onto the chipboard. If you would like a design on the inside of the box, adhere coordinating paper on the other side of the chipboard.

I love using the Xyron Creative Station* when making larger projects like this because you get complete coverage, great adhesion, no wrinkling and no bubbles!

Lay the covered mat board over the Treasure Box Die* sandwiched between two cutting plates. (for larger dies use the Sizzix Extender Cutting Plates)
Crank the handle of the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*and run the die through the machine. The Big Shot will cut and score the mat board.

You will need to cut two of each piece to create the treasure box.

Fold chipboard along creased lines and attach matching pieces together. Because the chipboard is thick, you will need a strong adhesive to bond the pieces together.
Glue the two rectangle pieces on the top and bottom of the box and lid.

Cut the tops off 4 pencils approx. 3/4″.
Cut one long 3-3/4″ pencil piece.
Cut two pieces of pencil 1/2″.

Glue the 4 pencil tops to the bottom of the box to create feet.
Glue the two small pencil pieces onto the larger pencil piece to create a handle.

To create the hinges…

Add adhesive on a piece of faux leather paper by running it through the Xyron Creative Station.
Adhere it to a second piece of faux leather paper so that it’s double sided.
Die cut two hinges using the hinge part of the Treasure Box die.
Adhere onto back of the box.

Fill the box with chocolates or other goodies and give to your favorite teacher.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Xyron Makers Program I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

First Day Back to School Signs

August 4, 2019February 9, 2023Leave a comment

Watch out Kindergarten here I come!

The first day of school is a big deal. Especially when it’s your first day of Kindergarten.

My grandson is going into Kindergarten this year and will be riding the bus with his big brother.

It’s a really big deal.

So… I decided to make him something special.

Using my Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine* and a variety of fun colors of

adhesive gloss craft vinyl from StyleTechCraft…I made a cute two-sided sign for them

(or Mom) to use for those First Day of School pictures.

StyleTechCraft has a large selection of adhesive vinyl colors to choose from.

*Disclosure: This blog uses affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

On the second side of the sign I made a few adjustments to my Silhouette Back to School

SVG cut file and added lines instead of dots. (too many dots for me)

Using a chalk marker or chalk you can reuse the sign for many years to come.

FYI…The base of the sign is a wood cut out from Adornit which I painted using DecoArt Chalkboard Paint*.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the StyleTechCraft Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Annie’s Sweet Dreams Bedroom

July 31, 2019February 9, 2023Leave a comment

Annie’s Sweet Dream Bedroom

I love working with miniatures and creating little rooms.

I guess…I’m creating the doll house I always imagined as a kid.

For this room, I wanted to create a “mini makeover” for Annie’s Bedroom.

This little room won me third place in the 2019 Fave Crafts Best Blogger Contest.

And now, I can finally share it all with you.

“This is a sponsored post. I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.”

Annie’s Sweet Dreams Bedroom Products Used: (*Affiliate Links)

Graphic 45 Garden Goddess 8×8 Paper Pad*
Chipboard
Cream Cardstock
Xyron Creative Station*
Xyron Adhesive Eraser*
Marvy/Uchida Cutting Mat*and Craft Knife*
Paper Cutter
Scissors
Extra Fine Sanding Block*
Beacon 3 in 1 Glue*
StyleTechCraft Dark Red Ultra Metallic Glitter Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Chrome Metallic Vinyl*
StyleTechCraft Gridded Vinyl Transfer Tape*
StyleTechCraft Vinyl Tools*
Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine*
Distress Ink Pad, Vintage Photo*
Ink Blending Tool*
Wood Bed and Dresser from Dollar Tree*
DecoArt Americana Multi-Surface Satin Acrylic Paint, White Birch*
Paintbrush
Marvy UCHIDA 3″ Scalloped Circle Punch*
DecoColor Premium Silver Leafing Marker*
Small Wood Spool
Miniature Christmas Ornaments
Cream Felt
Button, lace, ribbon, twine, pearl beads
Deflecto Ribbon Dispenser*

How to make Annie’s Sweet Dreams Bedroom…

The Bedroom measures 7 1/2″ wide, 7 1/2″ tall and 5 1/2″ deep.

Cut 3 pieces of chipboard 5 3/4″ x 7 1/2″.
Cut 1 piece of chipboard 7 1/2″ x 7 1/2″ to use as the back wall.

Cut decorative scrapbook paper from the Graphic 45 Garden Goddess 8×8 Paper Pad* to use on the floor, walls and outside walls of the room. I like to cut my paper slightly wider than I need so I can trim the edges with a craft knife.
I used both cardstock and scrapbook paper to cover my walls. For my walls…cut both papers into 3 3/4″ strips.
I cut a small strip of paper from the paper pad for a decorative border.
I ran each of my strips through the Xyron Creative Station*.
Adhere paper to the chipboard.
Cover back of the chipboard with coordinating scrapbook paper.

The Xyron Creative Station* is perfect for projects like this. I wanted complete adhesive coverage on every corner and edge of the paper. (No wrinkles, no bubbles, easy to use.)

Finished Inside Walls

Gently sand edges with an extra fine sanding block* for the perfect edge.

For the Mural on the Wall…

I used an SVG file and my Silhouette Cameo Wireless Cutting Machine* to cut and create the words “follow your dreams” using StyleTechCraft Dark Red Ultra Metallic Glitter Vinyl.
Using the weeding tool, I carefully removed the negative spaces in and around the letters.
Place a piece of Vinyl Transfer Tape* over the letters.
Apply words onto the back wall.
Remove transfer tape.

Glue the walls together using a good craft glue. I like to use Beacon 3 in 1 Glue*. I used wood boxes to hold my wall up while the glue dried.

I added small strips of paper on the back corners for added support.

I purchased inexpensive unfinished doll furniture at Dollar Tree and painted it with White Birch Acrylic Paint*.
Accent the edges of the furniture and knobs on the dresser with the Silver Leafing Marker.
I made a small little toybox out of chipboard and painted it. I added pearl beads to the bottom of the toybox and bed.
Using StyleTechCraft Dark Red Ultra Metallic Glitter Vinyl* and my Silhouette Cameo* I cut the words “toys” and the name “Annie”. Apply the vinyl onto the toybox and bed the same as the wall.

To make a mini lamp shade…punch a 3″ scallop circle.
Trace around a button in the center of the circle.
Cut out the small circle as shown in the above picture.
Glue ends of the circle together to form shade.
Glue shade onto a small painted wood spool.

Cut small pieces of ribbon and glue them onto a piece of twine to create a small ribbon banner to hang onto the wall.
Glue Banner onto back wall.
The Deflecto Ribbon Dispenser* is great for organizing my ribbon spools.

The mirror was made using a small piece of StyleTechCraft Chrome Metallic Vinyl* I placed onto a small piece of chipboard.
Cut 1/4″ strips of chipboard and paint brown.
To create a wood look, ink to the edges of the chipboard with vintage photo distress ink.
Glue strip onto the front of the Chrome Metallic Vinyl* to create the frame.
I used small Christmas ornaments for the toys.

Creating Annie’s Sweet Dreams Bedroom was a labor of love.

With a little imagination and some basic construction, it’s really not hard to do.

Nick’s New Swim Team Jacket

July 28, 2019August 24, 2021Leave a comment

Nick joined the swim team this summer and I couldn’t be more proud of him.

I got to watch him at a few of the swim meets and was so impressed on his abilities.

He’s always loved being in water and has really become quite the swimmer.

I’m not sure I’d make it across the width of the pool let alone the length.

He even swims the 100 meter race. (4 lengths of the pool for us non-swimmers)

Not bad for an 8 year old.

He’s so proud of his swim gear. (Isn’t he handsome?)

But…his new Super Cool Swim Team Jacket didn’t come with the option for personalization.

Joy® Embroidered Iron-On Monogram letters to the rescue.

For his Swim Team Jacket we used:

One Super Cool New Swim Team Jacket
Joy® Baby Monogram Iron On Embroidered Letters
Iron and pressing cloth

Directions:

Check Garment care label before choosing which setting to set your iron.
Remove letters from sheet. Position letters with shiny side down on jacket.
Cover letters with fine cloth. With firm pressure iron cloth over the letters for 25 seconds.
Turn jacket inside out and iron the back of the letters for 25 seconds.
Allow to cool for 1 minute before handling.

Joy® iron-on embroidered letters and appliqués can be found at your local craft stores!

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Joy® Design Team I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

Quick and Easy Summer Mini Album

July 19, 2019April 21, 2024Leave a comment

Quick and Easy Summer Vacation Mini Album

You don’t have to take an expensive Summer Vacation to have fun when your a kid.

Between Baseball games, Swim Lessons, Swim Team, Carnivals, Pie Eating Contests,

Fireworks, Drive In Movies, Swimming, Summer Reading Program, Mini Gardens,

Tie-Dyeing and just playing outside….there’s always something to do.

Because we have so many great pictures, I decided to make my grandsons a

Summer Vacation Mini Album to remember all the good times they’ve had this summer.

To Create my Summer Vacation Mini Album I used: (*affiliate links)

Xyron Creative Station*
Creative Station Permanent Adhesive Refill*
Xyron Mega Runner*
Sizzix 663635 Notebook Die by Eileen Hull*
Sizzix Little Sizzles Mat Board*
Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*
Seas the Day Collection from Dare 2B Artsy
Blue and White Bakers Twine*

With the help of my Xyron Creative Station* putting the album together was super easy.

Cut two 6″ x 8-1/2″pieces of decorative scrapbook paper for the front and inside of the cover.
Lay decorative scrapbook paper (design side up) on the Xyron Creative Station* crank the handle to run the paper through the machine. As it moves through the Xyron Creative Station it adds adhesive to the back side of the paper.
Easy to use and it doesn’t need any electricity.
I like using the Xyron Creative Station* when making mini books because you get complete coverage, no wrinkling, no bubbles!

Cut a piece of mat board 6″ x 8-1/2″.
Adhere the decorative paper on each side of the mat board.

Lay the covered mat board over the notebook die* sandwiched between two cutting plates.
Crank the handle of the Sizzix Big Shot Die Cutting Machine*and run the die through the machine. The Big Shot will cut and score the mat board.

The notebook die creases the center of mat board as it goes through the Big Shot Die Cutting Machine making it easy to fold the cover for your mini album.

Cut a 2 1/4″ x 5″ strip of decorative paper to use for the spine and run it through the Xyron Creative Station*.
The small “hello summer” graphic is from an old Bo Bunny collection that I hoarded and never used. It was perfect for this album. (sorry I don’t think you can find it anymore)

Cut 5 white cardstock pages using the notebook die.
Crease the cardstock on the center score lines.
Using blue and white twine, wrap the twine around the inside creases and around the outside of the book cover to secure the pages.
I did one page at a time tying the twine in a knot on the outside after each page.

After I had all my pages together, I tied the pieces of twine together in one knot on the spine and let the ends of the twine hang loose.

I wanted this Summer Mini Album to be all about the pictures.

There are no fancy embellishments or special pages inside this album.

(just lots of fun pictures of my boys)

The hardest part about making this album was choosing which pictures I wanted to use.

I printed my pictures 4″ x 5.3″ instead of the usual 4″ x 6″.

I cut each picture 3 1/4″ x 4 3/4″ which left a nice white border around my picture when added

to the album. I used my Xyron Mega Runner* to add adhesive on the back of the pictures.

I had all 21 pictures added to my album in no time. (one on the inside back cover)

These are three busy little boys.

They’ve had a great summer so far and they still have another month to go before school starts.

Who says summer is about lazy days.

The Summer Vacation Mini Album measures 3 3/4″ x 5″.

“This is a sponsored post. As a member of the Xyron Makers Program I have been provided product and compensation in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

A Kid Sized Makeover

July 11, 2019April 25, 20243 Comments

Mini Park Bench Makeover

Tucked away beside my porch, next to my hydrangeas, was a wobbly, forgotten little park bench.

It had been left out all winter and hadn’t weathered very well.

I picked up the little bench a few years ago at a yard sale when it was still in good shape.

The bench has nice metal frame and a cute jungle theme inset.

I knew with a little tender loving care the bench could be almost as good as new.

I carefully took the bench apart and gave it a light sanding to get rid of the rust and grim.

I painted the frame with Rust-Oleum Dark Gray Paint and Primer*.

*Disclosure: “This is a sponsored post. I have been provided product in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.” This blog uses ads and affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase using one of the links, I receive a small commission (at no additional cost to you) that helps offset the costs of maintaining this blog. Thanks for your support!

I had a difficult time choosing which color I wanted to use so I created a color sample board.

In the end I went with white. (bird poop doesn’t show up as much on white)

The wood slats were painted with DecoArt White Americana Decor Color Stain*.

DecoArt Color Stain has a semi-transparent, satin sheen for enhancing wood, concrete, terra cotta, and other surfaces that can be displayed indoors or out. Once cured, there is no reason to add an additional polyurethane or other sealant on top. The water-based formula makes cleanup simple while still offering a durable finish.

And because little details count…I also painted the screws.

Do you like how I used a long reach hole punch to make holes in my box for the screws to sit?

Finished Park Bench (well almost)

The white color stain paint* allows the wood grain to show through giving my bench

a “worn look” with out being worn out. (It’s hard to see by the pictures.)

When my husband got home and looked at the bench he thought the animals looked a little flat.

So…I rubbed DecoArt Champagne Ice Metallic Lustre™ Wax* on the metal to make them stand

out. I added a little metallic lustre™ wax* on the bench frame as well.

DecoArt generally recommends using a Multi-Purpose Spray Sealer* if you plan to keep a piece

with Metallic Lustre outside.

He was right, it really makes a difference.

I placed the bench in the shade under the maple tree in the front yard.

All I need is a couple pint sized buddies to come over and enjoy it with me.

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If you liked this post you might like to read A Trash to Treasure Love Story

The Ugly Planter Box

June 7, 2019May 13, 202513 Comments

It’s true…I have a soft spot in my heart for sweet old gentlemen.

(and apparently, so does my husband)

While on a call, my husband met this nice older gentleman.

The two began to talk and one thing leads to another and my husband walks away

with this wood planter box that the gentleman had made.

“This is a sponsored post. I have been provided product from Wagner and DecoArt in exchange for my creative ideas. The views and opinions are my own.

As he unloaded it from the car he actually apologized. (it’s like he doesn’t know me at all)

It was a little unique with the hand drawn pictures on the side.

But, I thought it was great.

All it needed was a couple coats of Farmhouse White Curb Appeal Paint from DecoArt*.

Earlier this year… I received the HomeRight Super Finish Max Extra Power Painter*

along with the HomeRight Large Spray Shelter* from the awesome folks at Wagner.

I’ve been wanting these for a while now and have been eagerly waiting for the weather to turn

nice and the rain to stop so that I could use them.

With the exception of trying the sprayer at the Creativation Trade Show,

it was the first time I’d used a power sprayer. It was super easy to use and clean up.

And…it comes with three sprayer tips for different uses.

The portable spray tent is great to use on days with a little breeze or even indoors.

I can’t wait to use it on even bigger projects.

Ok, I’ll admit, because of the marker drawings on the side it took more than a couple coats.

It really was easy to use and the Curb Appeal Paint dried really quick.

After all the coats of paint were dry I gave the box a light sanding to make it smooth.

The box looked a little too plain, so I decided to stencil a design on the sides.

DecoArt Americana Classic Jacobean Floral Stencil
“Dolphin” Americana Multi-Surface Satin Paint*.

To stencil the design…

Position the stencil onto the box and tape down the edges with removable painter’s tape to keep the stencil from moving. Use stipple brush to apply paint inside open stencil areas.
Carefully remove stencil from box. Make sure there is no excess paint that’s seeped under the stencil before moving the stencil to the next area on the box.

I painted the edges of the box with a thin layer of “dolphin” paint.
After everything was completely dry I lightly sanded the box with a piece of extra fine sand paper. The sand paper gives the box the worn and weathered look I was going for.