Bella Carta: here I go again .... Before and after basics: refreshing wood. Welcome to Thursday! Today on Before & After Basics we’ll tackle the process of refreshing tired wood with oil. While this is not a process I do on a weekly basis in the studio, it is great knowledge to have for the antique gems in my home. “What?” You ask, “not everything in your house is painted?” Nope! Images via The Brick House CLICK HERE for the full how-to after the jump! Materials Instructions 1. 2. 3. 4. I referred to this article over at The Brick House. You now have a piece of beautifully refreshed wood! See you all next week! Recycled Cereal Box Sunburst Mirror. Decorative Tray.
Magnetic chalkboard mirror. These days i have a strong affinity for anything chalkboard related. it began with the vintage frame chalkboard i bought from gosia at blue bell bazaar on etsy (above, in my house), and continued with my most recent column for craft magazine about using chalkboard or magnetic paint (online here). so i was thrilled to see an email from christina at viva full house about her recent diy project. christina found this gorgeous (and cheap!) Christina was kind enough to share her project steps with us so just CLICK HERE for the full project, or click “read more” below. [thanks, christina!] Materials: -Vintage (or new, depending on your desire) frame or mirror -Thin piece of steel -Primer -Chalkboard Paint -Spray adhesive -Spray or regular paint for the frame 1. 2.
**if you’re not experienced or uncomfortable with cutting metal, please pick up a sheet of metal and have it cut to size at your local hardware store, or hire an affordable handyman on craigslist to do the cutting for you** 3. 4. 5. 6. Babies, design & food: DIY Chalkboard Wine Glasses. These chalkboard wine glasses are *really* easy to make, inexpensive and fun to play with at a party. They also make a great ice breaker. Use chalk to write your name, draw funny pictures (self portrait?) Or write the name of your wine if you are doing a tasting. They are fun to give as a gift too. No more loosing track of whose glass is whose. Materials: Set of wine glasses (I used Svalka from Ikea, set of 6 for $4.99) Painters tape Directions: Wrap the stem of the glass with painters tape.
Wash glasses by hand.