Creating a DIY faux aged metallic finish involved many layers to accomplish the look I was after. This project was so fun to work on! I love using Fusion Mineral Paints because there is no odor, it is super durable and the paint is just so nice to work with. Painting with good quality paint is so much more enjoyable, isn't it?! BTW if you didn't know this already, I now stock the full line of Fusion Mineral Paints, (I've become such a believer in the product, I'm excited to share it with other DIY-ers!) available in the studio in New Richmond, WI or ... Keep Reading...
Why Fusion Mineral Paint?
Last week I shared with you how I figured out to cut plexiglass myself as I explained it was to be used to line the shelves of an antique shoe rack for the Milk Paint by Fusion display in my Frame and Frills studio. Let me explain what is going on in the Frame and Frills studio! The 'studio' is my business Frame and Frills, and is basically located in the lower level of our house, on the Park Avenue entrance. I also have the entire shop available online, so I can ship to anyone in the lower 48 of USA. (HERE is the online shop) A few weeks ago my ... Keep Reading...
Tips for DIY Cutting Plexiglass
Have you priced custom sized plexiglass sheets? I was shocked when I got a quote from the local glass supply store to line these 4 shelves with 1/4" plexiglass cut to size! Instead, I went about figuring out how to do it myself... Here are some tips for DIY cutting plexiglass, it worked out great! This cute antique shoerack really came from a shoe factory. I knew a gal that bought a stash of these from a shoe factory long after they closed. I bought it from her for less than $20! That was like 30 plus years ago... We've used it for keeping shoes on ... Keep Reading...
DIY Free Art for the Frame TV
Remember the days of trying to hide our monstrous TV in a huge armoires! Well, are you familiar with the Frame TV? The unique thing about the Frame TV is that it totally doubles as a piece of art, and trust me, no one wants to hide this lovely TV, (did I just say that about a TV?!) The TV comes loaded with a few pieces of art that you may choose to display. If you want a greater selection, you can buy the art 'subscription' and get several more art options. I like free though, so I figured out how to upload beautiful classic art onto my Frame TV and it was ... Keep Reading...
How to Assemble this Boss Drafting Stool Video
Today's post is actually a video on how to assemble the Boss drafting stool. The stool was pretty easy to assemble, but I wanted to share it with you in case you are intimidated with the thought of putting together a piece of furniture. Soooo many pieces of furniture ordered online now come with 'assembly required'. Some of the assembly is really simple like screwing the feet on, or inserting the knobs, but some pieces are more involved. If I, a middle-aged woman, (grandma actually!) can put together a piece of furniture and encourage you to do so ... Keep Reading...
DIY Shelf Liner
Are you getting in the spring cleaning mood? I sure am! I've actually been working like crazy, cleaning out rooms to expand my decorating and DIY coaching business, Frame and Frills. I'm creating room for the new Fusion Mineral Paint line I stock! Even without a major project like cleaning out a whole room though, cleaning and re-lining a cupboard or shelves is a great way to clean, organize and refresh! These simple DIY shelf liners are two different projects I finished recently. The first DIY shelf liner project was for a big ole cupboard I bought ... Keep Reading...
Create a View in a Viewless Room
Installing a wall mural is a great way to create a view in a viewless room! Last year I told you about a mural I installed in the studio. (you can find that studio mural installation post HERE.) More recently, I installed a different type of mural and thought jotting down a few tips about this particular installation, which was different, would be helpful. This viewless room I just created a view for is a small game room in our lower level. It is without a view, (I mean really without a view, as in no windows) and no matter the amount of prints and ... Keep Reading...
Dry Stack Stone Planter
Yay! Spring is here and with it come many gardening and landscape plans. My husband and I actually made this dry stack stone planter last year. I've been saving it to share with you until now in case one of you is considering to DIY your own dry stack planter for the first time. Hopefully the tips I've figured out in the process will help with your project. A huge advantage to building a dry stack stone planter, (or wall) is what it doesn't require! For a mortared stone wall, we'd have to have footings buried 3 or 4 feet in the ground. We are in the ... Keep Reading...
Fabric Covered Buttons
I recently shared with you how I created a bed pelmet. There were a few steps in creating it. One of the finer details to make it look completely finished was to cover the screw heads with fabric covered buttons. In case you missed it, HERE is the post with the DIY tips to create a bed pelmet. Creating the fabric covered buttons adds a lovely custom look to the pelmet and they are super duper easy to make. For my DIY fabric covered buttons, I used a kit, LIKE ONE OF THESE. Later on in this post I detail how I added a little extra ruffle around the ... Keep Reading...
Furniture Facelift
This furniture facelift features a pair of second-hand end tables that needed a change. Though they were sturdy and the size was good for what space I hoped to use them in, it was the color that was not so great. It took me nearly 10 steps in the process of redoing these to get the look I wanted, but truth be told, if I would have planned a wee bit better and knew what I wanted at the start I could have avoided a few steps. If you have a piece that needs a furniture facelift and you want a similar finished look, I'm going to share what I did and what I ... Keep Reading...
