Sponge painting has gained its fair share of popularity. This is because there are so many different sponge painting concepts that offer different forms. On the surface, each job looks completely different. If you’re thinking of looking, but don’t know where to start, here’s a place to start. Sponge painting is significantly different from brush […]
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Dec
Dec
A mailbox is just a mailbox. Right? No way! There is nothing, as it seems, and neither are these singular vessels. With a little imagination, you will find different fun ways to use old mailboxes around the house. They are great for storage, decoration, and can be used for other purposes as well. We’ve prepared […]
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Nov
Nov
Lime washing is a faux finish paint technique that adds a very subtle white-washed finish to walls. The lime washing paint technique is very similar to color washing, except that the lime washing provides a white, almost chalky, finish. Many people learn how to lime wash walls because it is a fairly simple faux finish […]
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Apr
Apr
My kids grew up painting artists. So when I was asked to help introduce art to a toddler class at a local school, I said yes. He planned a lot of fun projects. We were going to design and build structures, make great hats and paint all kinds of wonderful things. Did I mention these […]
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Feb
Feb
I always wanted to be bold and daring in one of the rooms in our previous house, but I never had the guts to do it, until one day when I went to the paint store. I was really taken by the bold red color of designer Ralph Lauren’s paint. They liked it so much […]
The two most popular methods is sponge painting and splatter painting. Sponging is done with a natural sponge that is moistened with paint or dye and then applied directly to the fabric in dabbing motions. Splatter painting is done by shaking a paint-covered brush at or over the fabric. The type of paint or dye […]
Painting a wall in your home can be a daunting task. Not necessarily the painting part, but deciding what color to paint it. There are numerous colors and there also has been a resurgence in painting techniques. Sponge painting is one that I particularly enjoy and its simplicity can make it a perfect project for […]
Most preschoolers enjoy getting their hands dirty. They love to squish and squash in mud, finger paint, play dough, glue and any other available media. While parents want to encourage their budding artist’s talent and love of art, they also want to harness that enthusiasm into activities that won’t destroy the house. And with many […]
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Apr
Apr
If you want a European look for your dining room, consider decorating it in an old world style. Here are some tips you may find useful in achieving this look: 1) Wall Paint: Using the right color in your dining room can set the walls in a dramatic way by achieving an old world look. […]
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Jun
Jun
For many years the traditional way of redecorating a room in the home was to either re-paint or re-wallpaper. Nowadays, however, there are a lot of different methods that are being used to provide those accent colors and really spice up a room renovation. Sponge painting over a base coat is popular, as it provides […]