Videos

HOW TO UPDATE A CERAMIC LAMP, VASE, OR PLANTER- DIY Paint Projects for Furniture Flippers

I’ve seen projects featuring Salt Wash paint additive and I wanted to try some myself. In this video I’m transforming a shiny ceramic lamp, crock, and planter into stylish, textured pieces. I’ll tell you what I learned and show you how to achieve different finishes with paint, salt additive, and colored waxes. If you want to update a ceramic lamp or container watch this video to avoid some of my rookie mistakes! I’ll give tips and tricks for flipping thrift store finds into stylish new pieces to sell or keep for yourself.

Thanks to @Jami Ray Vintage for the inspiration!

HOW TO PAINT A MIRROR FRAME + Furniture Flipping Mirrors

Today I’ll walk you step-by-step through painting the frame of your mirror without taking it apart. I’ll show you how to use chalk paint to transform the look of an old wall mirror, and I’ll give you tips for using spray paint too. For you furniture flippers, I’ll also address the question: Is it profitable to resell mirrors? (If you aren’t a flipper, you can jump to the tutorial at 5:21.)

If you want to learn how to paint a mirror frame, check out this how-to video!

PAINTED DECOR FASHION INSPIRED: Consuela Bags

Today’s video is a thrift store flip inspired by the fashion brand Consuela Bags. I’ll show you step-by-step how I transformed an old wooden tool box into a pretty caddy for my kitchen table. I was inspired by one of Consuela’s tote bags called “Bonita”. This DIY painting tutorial will show you that a little paint and creativity can turn trash to treasure!

CAN YOU PAINT UPHOLSTERY WITH CHALK PAINT? Easy Upholstery Makeover

Can you really paint an upholstered piece of furniture? How do you know what it will look like and if you’ll like it? What color of paint should you use? How do you use it? Will it be crunchy and uncomfortable to sit on? Will it stain your clothes? In today’s video I’ll answer these questions. Spoiler alert: yes you CAN paint upholstery, but some projects will look much better than others. I’ll help you assess whether it’s a good idea for your piece of furniture or not. If you follow my guidelines you’ll find a great way to update old furniture and give it a new life!

HOW TO MAKE NATURAL WICKER Faux Painted Wicker Project Easy DIY

Unpainted wicker, rattan, and bamboo furnishings are wildly popular right now! But what if you have a piece that is dark stained or painted white? Can you re-create the look of warm golden natural wicker with paint? Today I’m showing you an easy step-by-step tutorial for faux painting wicker or rattan furniture and decor. This is a great way to update wicker! Thanks to Jamie and Sarah for the initial idea! I added an additional technique to give a more realistic look.