Thrift store Up-cycle

I found this vase at the thrift store... Decided it would be perfect by my front door if it looked a little more earthy!

 

I took the vase from

to This

This

 

 Here are a few more before pictures!

 

The pictures below you can see how nicely DIXIE BELLE BUTTERCREAM PAINT goes on the metal vase.

 

 

 Once it was painted, it dried for about 2 hours.

 Then it was ready for a coat of DIXIE BELLE VAN DYKE GLAZE!

I love how it turned out!  Perfect for my entry!

Dreaming of BEACHES!

It has been cold here far too long.. I am ready for nice warm beaches!

 

I decided to create my own beach with a sunset!  To start I have a shell almost the size of my hand that I found a the thrift store.First I paint the water in the shell using Dixie Belle Sea Glass Chalk Paint.  I let it dry a bit.  Then with Dixie Belle Swamp Mud Texture Medium I added a small sand beach...

 

The beach needed a beautiful coral sky lit by the setting sun, Dixie Belle Flamingo Chalk Paint was the perfect color.  To give the sky to effect I was looking for while the  Flamingo Chalk Paint was still wet I went over it with Dixie Belle Buttercream Chalk Paint.  I love the how this is turning out.  Next I add a little of  Dixie Belle Buttercream Chalk Paint to the Dixie Belle Sea Glass water for a small wave effect.    

 

Finally, I used the Dixie Belle Van Dyke Brown Glaze to paint the  Dixie Belle Swamp Mud Texture Medium for sandy color.

 

 

Right now I am sitting on the beach trying to decide what I will do here.  Comment and let me know what should happen with this peaceful beach!

Give it in PARIS!

I had a white box that I have been wanting to use to do something
Parisian with it! 

My white blank board box didn't inspire me, I needed something more rustic.  Dixie Belle paints were perfect for the project.  The paints and glazes are great for any surface...wood, metal, glass, laminate, ceramic and even fabric! EVEN paper and cardboard!

 

I first painted the box with a thin almost dry coat of Dixie Bell Paint - ButterCream, the reason is the cardboard is pourous and I  didn't want the Dixie Belle - Vandyke Glaze to soak into the cardboard.

Supplies:Dixie Bell Paint - ButterCream

Dixie Belle - Vandyke Glaze

 

Next I painted a light layer with an almost dry brush of  Dixie Belle - Vandyke Glaze, that gave me the texture I was looking for on my box!  Now I have a rustic box to work with.

 

I stamped the Eiffel Tower with my Mailbox Muse Paris stamps with black ink! 

Dixie Bell Paint - Flamingo Paint with the Paris Stencil, be careful to stencil with a dry brush or rag... add layers of paint... avoid seepage under the stencil!

 

LET DRY!

 

Add  German Scrap around the edges for a little bling! Paint over the word Paris with Wink of Stella Pen!

 

Add a few paper handmade flowers and you have a beautiful gift box!

 

 

 

 

 

Funny little Punkins!

Yep, those dollar store Pumpkins can be masterpieces!

Using Dixie Belle Paints you can create awesome holiday decor with minimal expense.

(courtesy of Virginia Bittinger)

Start with your average faux pumpkin (or a real one)

Add  a coat of DBP in Sage Green or Butter Creamy, maybe even Gulf blue or Plum Crazy for extra fun!

Allow to dry and then add a light glaze of Van Dyke Brown for an aged appearance and weathered look.

Add your embellishments like jute or fall leaves, use your imagination and VOILA!

Plenty of great stuff at www.DIYDESIGNSTUDIO.COM

DIY a Fall Wreath

Using craft sticks a little paint and glue make your own wreath!!!  Dixie Bell Paint coverage is awesome.  You will love using it on your projects!

 

 

Supplies:
Dixie Belle Paint: Flamingo Chalk Mineral Paint and Van Dyke Brown Glaze
Large Craft Sticks
Cardboard
Tacky Glue
Ribbon
Floral stem

 

Cut 2 rings the size you would like your wreath (for sturdiness tacky glue the 2 rings together).  Outside of the ring is 8 inches across and the center 4 inches.

 

Tie a 12 inch piece of  ribbon around the cardboard to use to hang the wreath with when finished.

 

Layer about 50 large craft sticks with tacky glue on the cardboard, set aside to dry. 

 

A look from the back of the wreath.

 

Once the glue is dry paint with Dixie Belle Flamingo Chalk Mineral Paint 

 

Set aside to dry.

With a  rag lightly paint with Dixie Belle Van Dyke Brown Glaze.

 

Let Dry.

 

Attach floral stem and bow!

 

 

Making Cards with Dixie Belle Paints!

I love the rustic look I can get with Dixie Belle Paints when creating mixed media cards.  You can see the full tutorial for this card on the Altered Pages blog.

 

 Dixie Belle Sea Glass Paint and Swamp Mud

 

Dixie Belle Van Dyke Glaze

 

 

Be sure to watch for more DIY ideas! 



Beach Scene with Dixie Belle Paints!

Today over on the Altered Pages Blog I have created a canvas using Dixie Belle products from DIY Design Studio.  I a lot of texture on the piece was made with Dixie Belle Swamp Mud! 

 

 

See how I transformed my canvas ....

 

from this

Before

to this!

Using Dixie Belle Paints seashells and beach glass... the beach glass was collected on glass beach near Port Townsend, see my blog post about my hike to glass beach HERE!

After

Click HERE for the tutorial.