Anna Griffin's Decoupage Birdhouses
Scrapbookers, crafters and brides-to-be have long been fans of Anna Griffin's beautiful invitations and decorative papers. Now decoupage artists can join the crowd as fans of Griffin's decoupage papers, which come in ... [... more]
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Decoupage Frame
Since Linda Watson does a substantial amount of decoupage, she has developed a sizable collection of photographs, drawings, and other designs collected from assorted catalogs. She has the pictures filed by subject to ... [... more]
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Shoebox: Decoupaged Birdhouse Gourds, Wedding Favors
More grand ideas from you found their way into the Shoebox today. The first letter from Gay Phillips of Delco, N.C., was accompanied by two very delightful "birdhouses" made from gourds. One was the perfect size for ... [... more]
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Enhancing A Metal Headboard
1. Pour some paint into the pail, and then brush it on lightly here and there. Don't try for complete coverage, just highlights. ... [... more]
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Decorative Paint Technique: Leather
2. Mix one part Maryville Brown with one part water and one part glaze (Studio Finishes 405). Roll the mixture onto a scrunched-up plastic bag and dab it lightly on the wall (figure A). Control the amount of paint on ... [... more]
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Decorative Paint Technique: Venetian Plaster
2. Spray the roller until it's damp to help the thick plaster go on easier. Put just enough plaster in the tray to cover a comfortable area (about 6'x6'). Don't worry about any white areas. This will create contrast ... [... more]
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Aging Wood Molding
3. Mix 40 percent Earth Brown, 25 percent Dark Brown, 25 percent Black and 10 percent Earth Green with Aquacreme to create a dark brown glaze. Lightly brush mixture over the molding. While wet, use steel wool to wipe ... [... more]
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Decorative Paint Technique: Marbling
3. Next to the parchment area, add a vein for a realistic marble look by pulling the Coyote Trail and Hasbrouck Brown mixtures into a natural flowing line with a dry brush or cheesecloth (figure A). The marble won't ... [... more]
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Life-Size Wall Murals
1. Apply the base coat colors and let dry (Fireweed for cafe walls, Copper Bangle for the jazz club walls and Jasper for the brick wall). The difference in the final look comes from the additional color choices ... [... more]
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Antiquing A Bench
Next, cut out the grooves for the side support by laying a 2 x 4 across the legs and drawing pencil marks across for the placement and angle of the support. Set the table saw blade at the height of the 2 x 4 and the ... [... more]
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Paint Technique: Aged Crackle Finish
5. Once the crackle coat has dried (about 1-1/2 hours), apply the black top coat. Work fast using a large brush to cover a lot of surface area quickly. Wait for the crackle effect to appear. ... [... more]
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Liven Up Your Walls With A Color Wash
Typically, when washing with two colors, the basecoat is the brighter of the two. This allows the basecoat to be visible through the top washing coat without seeming too intense. When we created our panels, however, ... [... more]
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