Joeline was telling us about this old coffee table that was left in the house they had bought 18 years ago! During Covid she had picked up some APC products from Buds N Blooms and thought this would be a fun project for her hubby and their 2 youngest boys! What a GREAT idea!! {Read More…}
Painted Funky Flower Pot
April 29, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Hey! The kids aren’t the only ones Dabbing… and by dabbing I mean using APC Paints to add texture to any piece!! This week I found this FUNKY vase that was just screaming for some APC Cannonball! I used APC Kona, APC Smoke Signal, APC Uncle Sam as the under colors “dabbed” on to the {Read More…}
Make Time to CREATE … like Janik Chopin
February 6, 2021 by Leave a Comment
Janik used the following APC products: Gunpowder Home Plate Top Coat This is what she had to say about her project: My husband purchased this frame for me in the 81, just before our wedding! Originally red it was painted in Gold Leaf, & he cut the mirror to size. This sat in a {Read More…}
Glazing an Old Hutch – Before and After
April 5, 2019 by Leave a Comment
In this post, we’ll cover glazing an old hutch before and after. A couple years ago I was looking in an old shed my dad was going to tear down. I noticed this big hutch and had no idea the history behind it. I asked my dad if I could have the cabinet. So he dropped {Read More…}
Repainting a Dining Room Table Set
February 27, 2019 by 4 Comments
Have you ever thought about repainting your dining room table? Monique needed a new dining table to accommodate her large family. However, she wasn’t excited about the hefty price tag that often accompanies a new furniture purchase. She had wanted to try painting a piece of furniture instead of purchasing a new one. And she {Read More…}
Farm House Style Kitchen Table Painted Red, White and Blue
January 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Farm House Style Kitchen Table Painted Red, White and Blue Frank shares with us his find that finally allowed him to paint his dream! First he bought his products from Cool and Collected Antiques in Nebraska, then he found a farm house style kitchen table to paint red, white & blue. Frank doesn’t have a a before {Read More…}
Creating a Masterpiece with American Paint Company
November 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Creating a Masterpiece with American Paint Company When it comes to refurnishing a beloved piece, the thought exists that it has to be elaborate and it will be time-consuming. With American Paint Company products, simplicity is our middle name. In this post we’ll show you how creating a masterpiece with American Paint Company can be {Read More…}
5 Steps for Impeccable Stencil Painting with Chalk Paint
October 23, 2018 by Leave a Comment
5 Steps for Impeccable Stencil Painting with Chalk Paint There are many benefits to painting stencils with chalk, clay, mineral base paints. For starters, American Paint Company offers 46 colors! You’re sure to find a color that will make that stencilled pattern really stand out. Secondly, we’re sure you’ve experienced frustration when your paint has {Read More…}
Youth DIYers Edition: Turn Your Thrift Store Find into a Shabby Chic Statement
October 1, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Youth DIYer Edition: Turn Your Thrift Store Find into a Shabby Chic Statement Tori is a 15 year-old who was in need of a desk for homework. The desk had to not only fit into the space of her bedroom but match the decor as well. And there is no better place to find a {Read More…}
Transform Your Sliding Barn Door from Weathered to Rustic
September 25, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Transform Your Sliding Barn Door from Weathered to Rustic We’ve all found gems at antique stores that need a little love. Our featured DIYer, Corina, purchased this old door from an antique store for $78. She had plans to complete her tranquil, cabin-style sitting room with a sliding rustic farmhouse door. In this post, we’ll show {Read More…}
Update Your Desk with American Paint Company’s Beach Glass Color
September 17, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Update Your Desk with American Paint Company’s Beach Glass Color If you’ve got a desk, or any furniture piece that has seen better days, don’t throw it out! Give it a facelift! Some pieces have as much of a story as you or me and by using American Paint Company’s Clay, Chalk, Mineral Base paint, {Read More…}
How to Use the Dry Brush Technique on an Older Cabinet
August 29, 2018 by Leave a Comment
How to Use the Dry Brush Technique on an Older Cabinet Traci was shopping at Shizzle Designs in Michigan, she had a handmade, older cabinet from her Mother In Law that needed some love. And that’s when she spotted the perfect color combination from American Paint Company! Cannonball and Fireworks Red. In this post, she shows {Read More…}
Transform a Beloved Antique Dresser into a Modern Looking Piece
August 20, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Chantelle purchased APC from Buds and Blooms and she shares with us how she transformed a beloved antique dresser into a modern looking piece to fit the updated look of her living space. This piece was an old dresser, (dating back at least 30 years) that was passed down to her husband from his mother. When she {Read More…}
My first Chalk Painting project ever…a $5 Book Shelf
August 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
My First Chalk Painting Project Ever…a $5 Book Shelf “I’ve literally NEVER painted a piece in my entire life…not even a fence post!” Amber purchased some American Paint Company products, but had never used them before. So, they sat on the shelf, staring at her day after day. Her dream was to paint a leather {Read More…}
New Life to a Child’s Favorite Toy with Clay, Chalk & Mineral Paint
August 6, 2018 by Leave a Comment
If you go up to your Grandma’s attic, you might just find an old rocking horse hiding up there. How awesome would it be to grab that rocking horse from the attic, clean it up, and re-paint it with an all natural products?! TOTALLY AWESOME!! So let’s find out how Debbie brought new life to {Read More…}
Update Your Bathroom Vanity with Ease
June 27, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Carrie has stared at this main bathroom vanity in her home for the last 5 years and finally decided to update the look. Here she shows us how to update your bathroom vanity with ease. PRODUCTS USED: Carrie choose two colors from American Paint Company: Freedom Road & Home Plate. To seal the deal, she used {Read More…}
Chalk Painting Kitchen Cupboards Before and After
February 8, 2017 by 2 Comments
Erin’s home was built in 1908, and her kitchen was in need of an update. However, before embarking on the huge undertaking that a kitchen remodel can be, especially remodeling the kitchen in a home over 100 years old, she thought she would give painting a try first. Remodeling a kitchen can be very expensive, {Read More…}
How To Stain an Antique Kitchen Table with Eco-Friendly Glaze
January 28, 2017 by Leave a Comment
Years ago, Heidi Martindale purchased an antique pine kitchen table from her parents, who owned a furniture store. Heidi picked up the piece at a discounted price, as the table was damaged. As the years went on and the imperfections became more apparent, Heidi covered the old, antique piece of furniture with tablecloths {Read More…}
Look What Happens When You Add Black Glaze to Painted Furniture
December 17, 2016 by 7 Comments
You might be surprised at how drastically the look of your painted furniture can change with Black Glaze. In this weeks ‘Share Your Project’ post, Georgina Kenny shows us what happens when you add an Eco-Friendly stain on top of furniture paint. Plus, you’ll learn the 3 basic steps to applying Glaze so you can {Read More…}
Don’t Let Red Scare You From Chalk Painting
November 9, 2016 by 1 Comment
Don’t Let Red Scare You From Chalk Painting Susan from Blooms Flowers & Gifts will tell you how easy it is to transform a simple bench into something beautiful. Don’t Let Red Scare You From Chalk Painting. See this transformation and 3 simple products used. This will inspire you to want to re-do a piece in {Read More…}
