I couldn’t really think of anything to give my son, Cooper, when he graduated from the University of North Carolina this past summer. I just remember thinking how proud my father would have been. My father, Robert Cooper, was a friend, Cooper’s namesake, uniquely special grandfather, veteran and loving husband. I went through some old photos of {Read More…}
China Cabinet Makeover
June 8, 2013 by 4 Comments
American Paint Company – Fireworks Red A few weeks ago I decided to sign on as a retailer for American Paint Company. When I got my first shipment of paint I was like a kid in a candy store! I was dying to paint something so the first day I painted a tray with Liberty. It was {Read More…}
Orange Paint, Coral Paint, Red Paint – Great Color Choices from the American Paint Company
June 7, 2013 by 6 Comments
the colors ORANGE GROVE – a just plucked orange. ORANGE GROVE – top left Topcoat Finish, top right Clear Vintage Wax, bottom left Light Vintage Wax, bottom right Dark Vintage Wax The APC paint brushes out quite nice. My brush strokes are longer and leaner, less paint on my surface but still covering as I {Read More…}
A Bed Turned Bench
June 6, 2013 by 6 Comments
Surfboard: A Bed Turned Bench I saw this bed at my local Goodwill and practically pushed over an old man to get to it! I had already made two twin headboards into a bench and had been looking for another bed to make into one. Building is addicting! I knew once I had this bed safely tucked into {Read More…}
Painting Metal
May 31, 2013 by 1 Comment
Wondering what American Paint Company paint can be used on? Well… it will adhere wonderfully to most surfaces. Wood, laminate, formica, glass, ceramic and even metal. However, a good thing to keep in mind is, while APC paint will adhere to most surfaces it will not block oil or grease stains on your pieces {Read More…}
