13 Incredible DIY Repurposed Plastic Bottles - Petticoat Junktion
WEB13 Ways To Reuse And Repurpose Plastic Bottles. By Kathy Owen. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Turn trash into treasure when you reuse and repurpose plastic bottles. These 13 projects are fun and unique ways to upcycle those bottles instead of tossing them in the trash bin.
How To Distress And Antique White Painted Furniture - Petticoat …
WEBNow, we come to the special antiqued paint process. You can see in the photo above that the drawer on top has been distressed with a power sander and “antiqued” with dark paint. This is how the drawer finish looks compared to the rest of the piece that hasn’t been “antiqued” yet. All of the raised areas on the drawer, the edges of the ...
13 Surprising Ways to Repurpose Old Door Knobs
WEBRepurpose Door Knobs Into Fun Wine Bottle Toppers. Learn how to make adorable wine bottle toppers. All you need are old door knobs and then some bits and bobs - like lace, pearls and shells, etc. to decorate the knobs. This would make a great hostess or housewarming gift with a bottle of wine. Continue Reading.
Try This Whitewash Technique Over Painted Wood Furniture
WEBPaint a small piece of wood and practice the whitewash technique. Wait at least 24 hours for the paint to cure before whitewashing furniture. Always use off-white latex paint for the whitewash. Apply the whitewash and work in small areas at a time. Always wipe with the direction of the wood grain (no circles please).
Cheesy Ham Dip With Green Chilies Recipe - Petticoat Junktion
WEB1 Round Loaf of Hawaiian Bread (if desired) Mix softened cream cheese and canned ham (including juice) using a fork until well blended in a medium size microwave-safe bowl. Add the canned green chiles, chopped green onions, and sharp cheddar cheese, and mix well. Microwave at 50% power for 8-10 minutes, then microwave on full power for 2 ...
20 Clever Ways To Upcycle Old Shutters - Petticoat Junktion
WEBShutter Bookcase. This shutter project takes a little work. But if you know even a little about carpentry, you can easily put a shutter bookshelf together. Gail used old shutters for the back and sides and cut shelves to make the bookcase. Then she painted it a beautiful blue.
Inexpensive Dollar Tree Gift Baskets For Everyone - Petticoat …
WEBSelect Items For The Basket. I gathered a couple of snacks, lotions, hand creams, nail polish, room deodorizer, chapstick, an infinity scarf, a wall hanging (Thank You For Being You), a handheld mirror with a pocket mirror, and a Lei for fun! The total cost of this gift basket was $13 plus tax. 3.
Painted Furniture and Home Decor Tutorials- Petticoat Junktion
WEB12 Furniture Makeover Techniques Anyone Can Do. Kathy Owen founded the home decor blog Petticoat Junktion where she shares tutorials on painting furniture and upcycling thrifty finds into unique home décor. Kathy shares complete tutorials on painted furniture and upcycled crafts. Making furniture look old is her favorite technique.
Yes You Can Paint Furniture With Latex Paint | No Sanding Or …
WEBLatex paint or water-based paint had been perfected over the years. Most name-brand paints include primer in the mix. I don’t sand my furniture before painting either unless the piece is really rough. I receive emails regularly about using latex paint on furniture, sanding, priming, etc. Unless furniture has really rough areas or is covered ...
14 Fabulous French Provincial Furniture Makeovers - Petticoat …
WEBFrench Provincial Dresser Makeover. Photo Credit: www.lostandfounddecor.com. Fusion Mineral Paint was used on this painted dresser. The soft paint color and handles give a lot of visual interest and depth to this lovely piece. Continue Reading.