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thepainteddoorrest

Nov 12, 20185 min read

Wooden Block Image Transfer Christmas Ornament

Are you looking for something rustic for your tree this year? These wooden block image transfer Christmas tree ornaments are the perfect...

thepainteddoorrest

Nov 12, 20185 min read

Making a Rustic Christmas Chalkboard

I love a good chalkboard decor piece! I can't be the only one - they seem to be "in" lately! I had some extra photo frames sitting around...

thepainteddoorrest

Nov 5, 20184 min read

Every Time a Bell Rings - Rustic Christmas Sign

"Every time a bell rings and angel gets its wings." A favourite quote from a beloved Christmas movie. How perfect would it be for a...

thepainteddoorrest

Sep 25, 20184 min read

Using Cottage Paint Furniture Clean & Prep

So, you've heard of this great cleaner by Cottage Paint but aren't quite sure how to use it - worry not! I've got a step by step tutorial...

thepainteddoorrest

Sep 8, 20185 min read

Cottage Paint Colour & Seal Tutorial

If you follow me on Face Book and Instagram, you know that I was incredibly lucky (and flattered) to be invited to the Cottage Paint show...

thepainteddoorrest

Aug 25, 20183 min read

Opalescent Hardware Using Cottage Paint Iridescent Waxes

I'm currently working on a vanity/desk that has some really delicious beachy colours included in it's palette. I had originally painted...

thepainteddoorrest

Aug 12, 20185 min read

Colour Image Transfers with Cottage Paint Gel Medium

Have you ever wanted to put a beautiful, vintage image on a piece of furniture but perhaps don't have the money to buy a transfer? ...

thepainteddoorrest

Aug 9, 20183 min read

To Blog or Not to Blog?

I thought long and hard about starting a blog - with so many already out there, would there be anything new that I could bring readers?...