Mod Podge & Paper Butterflies Lamp Shade

I can mark another project off the list for my daughter's room.  Only 3 more until it's complete, maybe.  I found this great little lamp for my daughter's room at Dollar General!  I saw a blank slate and knew I could find something crafty to do to it.  A stencil?  Some ruffles?  How about flowers?  

How about Mod Podge?

Framed Art Display

Quick announcement!  Callie's Crafts made it into the top 20 at One Artsy Momma's, One Crafty Contest.  Each week a new challenge will be presented.  Head over to One Artsy Momma and follow along with the contest.  Be sure to vote each week for your favorite!  Now, I'm off to brainstorm and do some painting!

I've completed another project in my daughter's room.  I made a place for Paige to display her art work.  By using things I already had I was able to do this project for about $3.  I purchased the butterfly clips and the ribbon.  I collected 3 large picture frames.  I  found one on the curb and got 2 from my mom.  I used fabric (old curtains) and covered cardboard to create the backing.  Keep reading to see the tutorial.

Spray Painted Candle Sconce

 I found this beautiful wall sconce for $2 at a yard sale.  I wasn't sure where I would use it but I love swirls!  I am not crazy about brass but I have the fix for that (spray paint).  

I decided to use it in the master bedroom.  I have light grey, almost white, walls and I am using metallics as my accent colors.  The curtains have a hint of gold.  I used the same color paint as the hardware on the jewelry armoire I put in our bathroom.  I love having having candle wall sconces.  They really add a great deal of light in case of a power outage.  We have a lot of severe weather in the South.

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Birdcage Floral Arrangements

So far, I've painted my daughter's walls, painted a chalkboard on her door, made over her chair, built a crown moulding shelf, a hanging butterfly ball, painted a chalkboard on her door and recovered her chair.  Now, I have decorated a few birdhouses for her plant ledge and I'm not done yet.  Be sure to follow Callie's Crafts so you don't miss the reveal.

Trash to Treasure

I found this headboard on the curb!  Can you believe someone was throwing it away!  On my drive home I thought only of all the colors I could paint it, so many possibilities.  I remembered that i had a sample of  Silverado by Olympic in the garage.  It's a beautiful greyed lavender.   I was so excited, that as soon as I got home, I tested the color.
 

A Diamond in the Rough

It's taken me more that 2 months but I've finally finished it.  Do you remember the stool I found in November at a yard sale?  See my yard sale finds here.  I knew you wouldn't recognize her.  This neglected beauty needed a little care and after a little sanding, staining, painting and reupholstering she looks better than ever.  Just look at those legs!

Singing the Blues

When I found this jewelry armoire it was singing the blues.  It was so lonely at my neighbor's yard sale.  I offered to bring it home with me and after a long negotiation process we settled on a price, FREE!!
I have the best neighbor.  

The jewelry armoire has a laminate finish and is not real wood.  That means I can't strip and sand it.  It is in great condition, no scratches or chips.  I knew chalk paint would be the best paint to refinish it.  With chalk paint you can paint virtually any surface with out sanding.   I used CeCe Caldwell's Chalk Paint.
The color I chose is called Memphis Blue.   This name reminds me of Elvis
 and he was the inspiration for this piece.

 
Here are some pictures of the painting process.

Jewelry Armorie Before

 

Jewelry Armoire Painted Memphis Blue

After the paint is dry I used a damp rag and rubbed in areas that I wanted a distressed look.  (most ly the edges and a few places on the legs.  Next, I applied the clear wax with a brush.  The paint darkens after the clear wax is applied. 

Clear wax applied to top

 While the clear wax is wet I applied the dark wax.  I concentrated on the decorative areas.

I want to tell you that this next part was part of the original plan but sometimes creativity comes from necessity.  I didn't have enough paint for the drawers and chalk paint isn't sold locally!  I didn't want to wait so.....................................I spray painted the drawers. 

I used plastic wrap and painters tape to cover the areas that I didn't want painted.  Then I primed and painted the drawers.

Kilz Primer : Krylon Gloss Ivory

 I painted the hardware a gold color called Caramel Latte

I am so exited with how it turned out.  My armoire no longer sings the blues.

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A deal I couldn't refuse.

I was at Home Depot helping a friend find the perfect paint color.  When the employee at the paint counter looked in to our shopping cart and said to us, "I see you like deals."  I thought to myself,  "Why yes, yes I do."   She directed us to the front of the store to a clearance section.  There, I found something I didn't know I needed!  It was a deal I couldn't refuse.  Two counter height barstools.  Originally $99.99, Now $29.99.  At Homedepot.com they are still $49.99.  

Parsons Barstool Chesnut : Home Decorators Collection : HomeDepot

This year is off to a great start!  Here is how they look in our kitchen.