Decoupage with Bungalow 47™ Matte Finish
This week we decided it was time for some decoupage using our favorite medium, Bungalow 47™ Matte Finish. Sadly, summer is over, and it’s time to get our fall crafts going! October…
Bungalow 47 – The Next Chapter
Have you ever felt when reading a book that you can’t put down, that it’s just so exciting you can’t wait to get to the next chapter? That is exactly how we…
Painting Outdoor Furniture
It’s summer and everyone is outdoors having fun. After cleaning up the ‘carnage’ left behind from a winter’s ice storm this spring, I took a look around at the rest of our…
Introducing SHABBY CHIC® by Rachel Ashwell Chalk and Clay Paint
We are so excited to announce that, coming next week, our chalk and clay paint will be partnering with SHABBY CHIC® by Rachel Ashwell! This paint is the same paint formula that…
A Storage Cabinet – The Ultimate Makeover
Last year I shared that we had sold our house and downsized now that all of the kids were gone and married. We purchased a house that was built in 1956 from…
Vintage Camper Project – Part One
Summer is finally here and once again it’s time to head up north and enjoy our PURE MICHIGAN! You’ve seen Jill’s adorable cottage, now it’s time to show you the our old…
Window Shopping – Top 10 Ideas for Projects
Attention all repurposers and craft enthusiasts! This week is the Bungalow 47 Expansion Sale! Beginning Tuesday, September 9 and going until Saturday, September 13, we will be having our (non) warehouse sale!…
DIY Crackle Finish with School Glue
DIY Crackle Finish. Celebrating back to school with a fun DIY crackle finish with school glue and Bungalow 47 chalk type paint. Creating a Crackle Finish Creating a crackle finish is fun,…
How to paint with a Clay + Chalk Paint
Have you ever wondered how to paint with a clay and chalk paint? Creating a textured surface or a smooth surface is easy with a chalk type paint. Follow along as we…
How to Prepare Furniture Before Painting
Many people say that you can just begin painting furniture with no prep. That is true for some pieces. But you will get better results if you take a bit of care…
Advanced Painting Technique – Textured Clay Finish
Recently we had the opportunity to hold a ‘retailer training retreat’ at the summer cottage. There’s nothing like planning, learning and working while staring at a lake. After all the laughing we did,…
Layering Four Colors to Create One Great Look
Have you ever wondered how to create the aged look of time on a painted piece? It’s easy using a chalk and clay paint. I will share how layering four colors…
Painting Furniture… or Should I Say Painting Metal?!
Wondering what chalk type 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…
Message in a Buffet
This is the special story of how we left a message in a buffet. Half the fun of our job is in finding the pieces that we paint. Sometimes we come…
All Cracked Up
We are all cracked up with Miss Mustard Seed’s Crackle Medium. What fun! I had purchased a dresser that needed to be painted and I wanted to do something special. I figured…