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 Looking for some more sophisticated-than-macaroni-art fun for you to do with your kids this summer? How about creating some household things that they can personalize and actually USE and enjoy every day? Here are some uber cute sum-sum-summertime fun times.  Summer Fun DIY Projects With Chalk Mineral Paint Summer is the perfect time to engage in creative activities with your kids. What better way to spend quality time together than by unleashing your artistic talents and transforming everyday objects into vibrant masterpieces? One versatile and user-friendly medium that’s ideal for summer DIY projects is  Chalk Mineral Paint , including the popular options from  Dixie Belle Paint . In this blog post, we’ll explore some exciting DIY projects that you can enjoy with your kids, using  Chalk Mineral Paint  to add color, flair, and a touch of magic to your creations.   Revive Old Furniture:    Give a new lease of life to old and worn-out furnitu...

Want to make some art rather than buying it?  You can fake it! You can get decoupage paper in sooooo many styles, and you can use all types of things. I like this post a lot, as it shows you how to turn it into a real looking painting.  The Illusion of Painting Hey, triple-D friends! It’s Do from  Do Dodson Designs!  Are you tired of generic store-bought wall art? Me too! Want to add a touch of your personal style to your living space? This unique art form involves decoupaging beautiful  rice paper  onto a surface to create a style and design you will love. Read about The Illusion of Painting and how to make a  decoupage paper  look like a painting. Materials:   DBP Late Aurora Rice Decoupage Paper  DBP Artist Brushes DBP Clear Coat Step 1: Prep Before you start  decoupaging with rice paper , it’s important to ensure your surface is properly prepared. First, make sure it’s clean and dry, as any dirt or moisture can cause the paper t...

This is probably the MOST ASKED question about using chalk and mineral and other type paints for furniture. DO I REALLY NEED TO PREP? This answers it far better than I could! (short answer: YES. Would you put makeup on your dirty face and expect it to be  Chalk Mineral Paint Tips & Techniques For Beginners 8 Chalk Paint Tips & Techniques For Beginners You may have heard about the wonders of chalk paint if you’re new to the realm of DIY  furniture painting . A lot of DIY enthusiasts prefer  Chalk Mineral Paint  because of its adaptability and simplicity. With just a few brush strokes and  Chalk Mineral Paint , you can completely revamp your worn-out furniture and elevate the aesthetics of the room! B ut if you’ve never used  Chalk Mineral Paint  before, you may feel a bit intimidated by the procedure. But don’t worry; we have you covered. In this article, we’ll explore eight  Chalk Mineral Paint  Tips & Techniques For Beginners tha...

Getting WHITE white furniture is tricky. Why? Factors may include: low quality paint that yellows over time, poor preparation that allows bleed through from the wood base, not sealing sufficiently for the usage of the piece to ensure longevity.  Here is a great post on how to do white RIGHT! How to Paint Furniture White A Step-By-Step Guide To Painting Furniture White Recent years have seen a rise in the popularity of painting furniture white in order to give houses a more contemporary, clean, and fresh appearance. Painting furniture white is a terrific way to get a classic, elegant aesthetic that will never go out of style, whether you’re wanting to replace an outdated piece of furniture or give your home a whole makeover. This step-by-step tutorial will teach you How to Paint Furniture White using water-based  Chalk Mineral Paint , a favorite of do-it-yourselfers. Clean and Sand the Furniture Cleaning and sanding the piece of furniture is the first step before painting it wh...