As I look back over the past few years as a homeowner and blogger, I’ve noticed that each year it seems like my creative focus as been a different subject. This past year, it seems like it’s been my ‘Shading with Stain’ technique (using oil based stains and Unicorn Spit). The year before that it was Painting Backsplashes. The year before that it was the twins’ new room. And the year before that, ... [ Read More ]
My newest ‘Shading with Stain’ Table!
I’m just going about my life, bein’ all nonchalant about changing diapers and folding laundry LIKE A BOSS... when out of nowhere, solid oak tables fall from the sky and land in my garage. OooooKAY, I’m finding I can’t keep this lie up. We totally bought this table off the local FB classified’s page for something like $40. And when there’s a beautiful blank-slate-of-a-table canvas in my garage, ... [ Read More ]
LIVE ‘Shading w/ Wood Stain’ Workshop
UPDATE! Silly me! Scheduling conflict! I'll be doing this in the morning on Saturday instead of the afternoon. Let's do 10am CST! FYI friends! I will be doing a LIVE workshop of my Shading with Wood Stain using Periscope this Saturday (10/17) at 10am CST. I’ll be demonstrating the technique, sharing tips, my favorite products, and answering questions in real time. I hope you can come! It’s ... [ Read More ]
Shading with Stain… Giant Sunflower Art!
I think I’ve teased you guys long enough about this giant sunflower ‘stained art’ I’ve been working on. It’s finally done and ready to share! I used inspiration from the beautiful photography by Michele at Simplify Live Love. I’ve actually met her in real life, and she’s as lovely in person as she is on her blog... where she shares all the details of organic gardening, living green, homeschooling, ... [ Read More ]
Shading with Stain on Dining Table {Succulents}
I'm always on the look out for beat-up tables to use my Shading with Wood Stain Technique on. The only stipulations I have is that they be sturdy, solid wood, and dirt cheap. This 90’s honey oak pedestal table fell into that category at $20 buckeroos. First order of business was to strip the top surface. I used the same techniques from my stripping tutorial to completely remove the finish down ... [ Read More ]
Colorful Wood Stain Artwork on Furniture
Last week I shared a sneak peek on Instagram of a new decorative staining project I’ve been working on. I’ve been wanting to try staining with various colors, and when RustOleum sent me some of their new stain shades to play with using my Wood Stain Art Technique, it was only a matter of time! We’ve had this really amazing clawfoot table taking up room in our garage for awhile now. The previous ... [ Read More ]
Staining Wood w/ Raspberry Juice (Unique Art!)
Last week, I took a bag of frozen raspberries out of the freezer to thaw. There must have been a hole in the bag, because the next morning there was bright red juice all around the bag. It had even dripped off the edge of the counter and puddled on the floor. At first glance, it looked like a homicide crime scene. I would have taken a picture of it, but WHY WOULD I? It’s not like I was planning ... [ Read More ]
Shading with Stain {A Video Tutorial}
Ahhhhhhh! I’m so excited to finally be writing this post! It’s been a long time coming. Recall for a moment my granny’s dining table that she so generously passed down to me. *this post contains affiliate links* The yellow is… charming. But not the look we’re going for in our home. And the top surface was in pretty bad shape. Scratches up the wazoo. The finish was so old and deteriorated that it ... [ Read More ]
Radiant Orchid End Table With Stained Flower
Hey buddy! Good morning! Soooo OK. This month, the good people of Lowe’s challenged us (and all the other Lowes Creators) to make something awesome using the Pantone Color of the year... which happens to be Radiant Orchid. Let me begin by saying I LOVE ORCHIDS. But come now. Purple? Well imagine my surprise when I found out that ‘Radiant Orchid’ actually translates to this very enthusiastic ... [ Read More ]
Tutorial: Gradient Shading Wood Stain Technique
Three things to be excited about today… It’s Friday (nuf said!) We’ve randomly chosen the winner of our DIY Headboard Giveaway! (Diane!… who ate apple cinnamon oatmeal, we’ll be in touch with you!!) Also… CANNOT believe there were 492 entries… you guys rock! We’ll most likely be doing another giveaway like this at some point, so don’t be too dismayed if your name isn’t Diane. Below is ... [ Read More ]