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12"(L) x 12"(W) x 6"(H)- Staples® Corrugated Shipping Boxes, 25/Bundle. This Web site is intended for use by US residents only.

12"(L) x 12"(W) x 6"(H)- Staples® Corrugated Shipping Boxes, 25/Bundle

See International Sites. See our delivery policy for full details. Copyright 1998-2014, Staples, Inc., All Rights Reserved. Site Map | Privacy Policy | AdChoices. Bankers Box Magazine File Holder. Pendaflex File Box. File Tote Storage Box with Lid , Legal/Letter, Plastic. Honey Can Do Large Woven File Box. A Mod Podge & Graphics Fairy kind of Day! I had a few things gathered that I had just painted with chalk paint, and wanted to add some graphics, so its better to do these kind of things all at once don't you think?

A Mod Podge & Graphics Fairy kind of Day!

Hang in there, because today I'll let you in on how I do Mod Podge transfers on to wood. I didn't take before pics of all these pieces :-( but think "PLAIN WOOD" - you get the picture. Here are some close ups of the finished look using some favourite French graphics from The Graphics Fairy. If you haven't discovered Karen's amazing array of antique graphics and vintage images, her blog is a must see. Images like the Chocolat Lombart on this recipe box below, The image on this French Country Blue tray below, I have used on a few of my pieces: serving trays, stools, chairs, and cushions.

Wooden Letters - Wood Letters - Wall Letters. Video Gallery - Gallery. Create Woodland Deer Art. An interior designer came to me with the idea for this project.

Create Woodland Deer Art

While deer can be used for decoration all year long I think this would be a great holiday decor piece as well. Items Needed: Wood Deer Shape, mine is 20 inchesWood Square, I’m using a 36 inch by 36 inch oneNavy blue and white craft paintMasking tapeFoam paint brushCraft gluePaper plate or paint tray As usual it is a good idea to put down some newspaper to protect your work surface. The wood square is made from a beautiful Baltic Birch wood so I wanted to leave the trees the natural finish. Since they are just straight lines they are super simple to create with the tape. Find that perfect spot and enjoy! Crackle Finish. Crackle finish with Elmer's Glue.

Thanks to Dollar Store Crafts for featuring this post!

Crackle finish with Elmer's Glue

For years whenever I wanted a cool crackled effect on my painted projects I used the very expensive (to me) crackle medium and even bought some paints that were supposed to crack on their own. Because of the cost I did not do anything large and I was sparing in what I did do. Well, thanks to this cheap alternative, I can go a bit crazy and experiment because I found out how to get the crackle effect with Elmer's Glue!

It's alot less expensive than any size bottle of crackle medium and just before school it's downright CHEAP. I've been doing this for awhile but if you go to the Elmer's faq site, you can see the instructions towards the bottom of the page. On their page Elmer's used wood glue. So this tutorial, as requested, will have lots of pictures and step by steps so you can see what to expect. I painted this piece of foam board with flat black acrylic. Try to use long strokes in one direction when painting your top coat. KeepThisTossThatNotes - Jamie Novak. 10 Painting Tips & Tricks You Never Knew. After painting almost an entire house by myself, I've learned a lot about paint in the past few years.

10 Painting Tips & Tricks You Never Knew

Today I thought it would be fun to share some of my favorite painting tips with you. These are my 10 paint secrets that will save you time, money, and just make painting more fun. This post is for the gals who are still learning...like me! Enjoy! #1. When I painted all of the outdated wooden trim and peachy 80's walls in our house, I went through about 20 paint trays before I ever figured this out. . #2. If you've ever used a gallon of paint before, you know what a mess it can be to try to pour it neatly into the paint tray.

. #3. I wasted a lot of money on paintbrushes before I figured this out. Check out the brushes in the below pic. To see 10 more vinegar cleaning secrets, go here. #4. The vinegar trick won't work too well if you're using oil based paints or clear coats. 39 Easy DIY Ways To Create Art For Your Walls. 25 Ideas to Decorate Your Walls - A Beautiful Mess - StumbleUpon. We thought it would be fun to give you some wall decorating ideas to try this week!

25 Ideas to Decorate Your Walls - A Beautiful Mess - StumbleUpon

If you've been looking for something new to hang on your walls, or you just moved into a new place and are starting from scratch, we hope you find something fun to make from this list. Wanting to brighten up a room? This colorful kitchen clock DIY is super fun, and it can go anywhere in your house (we actually have it in our office right now.) We love using our own handwriting to personalize projects! Use your favorite song lyrics (or quote) to make a simple song lyric painting. Transform a bare wall with this fast and easy large tapestry wall hanging. Pick up some paint swatches from your local hardware store and make some colorful modern art. Looking for something fun for your kitchen?

Vintage letters and numbers are always a great flea market find. Choose your favorite prints and colored cardstock to create a colorful gallery wall.