My Expedit Hack Paintings – Close Up
Lovely readers have asked for close-up photos of the paintings I made for the Artful Ikea Expedit Hack, so I tried my best. Take a look, as long as you remember three things: a.…
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How to Stain Wood with Water Based Stain – Our DIY Desks’ Surface
I’m a tease. Hubby & I have finally put together the desk we have been planning to build since July. BUT, I have to let the desk surface cure for a week…
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My Artful Ikea Expedit Hack
I have many unsightly items stored on my Expedit bookcase, including spiral bound texts, ratty library books and stacks of student papers, waiting to be graded. I love the little door we…
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Paint a Magazine File for a Custom Look
They just don’t make ’em like they used to. Years ago, wood magazine files from Ikea were solid, varnished and not sliver-giving at all. Not true today. But, because my city’s…
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DIY Beaded Christmas Spider Tree Ornament
Want to learn how to make a DIY beaded Christmas spider tree ornament – and find out why every Christmas tree needs a beaded spider ornament on its branches? I’m…
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How to Frame a Vintage Brooch for Display
Want to learn how to frame a vintage brooch for display and turn vintage jewelry into art? Framed vintage brooches are a fun way to display a special collection and…
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