Spring has finally sprung!! How many of you are bringing your outdoor furniture out of storage and thinking “geeze, this stuff sure is looking tired?!” Let’s face it, outdoor furniture can get beat up pretty bad from being outside in…
Category: DIY
How To Stencil A Chalkboard With Chalkboard Markers
In my last post, I shared with y’all how to use House&Canvas Furniture Paint as chalkboard paint… you can read it here. As I mentioned in my previous post, you can easily use traditional chalk on your new chalk board……
How To Make A Chalkboard With Furniture Paint.
Learn To Make a Chalkboard Using House&Canvas Furniture Paint or any brand of Chalk Paint! Something I get asked ALL the time is – what’s the difference between Chalk Paint and Chalkboard Paint? In a nutshell, chalk paint is used…
How To Create A Chalkboard Stencil Using Your Printer
I showed you guys a while back my new massive chalk board in the shop… if you missed it, check it out here! The best thing about this chalk board is that I can update it constantly as I have…
How to Easily Replace a Drawer Pull for a Drawer Knob
It’s no secret that I love changing the hardware on my pieces to give them that extra “umph”. New drawer knobs can completely transform a piece. Getting rid of dated brass pulls for new knobs can totally update a piece.…
How to Paint an Antique Upholstered Chair
Did you know that you can actually paint upholstery using House&Canvas Furniture Paint??!?! And, it’s super easy! Just as easy as painting a regular piece of furniture. Check out this amazing chair I purchased from Rescued and Restored In…
How To Paint Upholstery In Five Easy Steps
Did you know that you can actually paint upholstery?? It’s super easy, extremely durable, and looks amazing!! Once your piece is complete, it will have a cushy, faux leather finish that won’t crack over time, it wears amazingly. Go ahead…
Color Blending Trend – Love or Loathe?
If you do a search on Pinterest for “color blending”, you will see many examples of color blending techniques ranging from monochromatic ombre to boho inspired teal and fuchsia! Furniture painters use a mix of colors along with a spray…
DIY No Fail, Super Easy Pro Chalkboard Drawing and Letters!
I recently made this awesome huge DIY chalk board with my Dad for the back of the shop. I can paint furniture no problem, but I’m a horrible drawer!!! This is my no-fail, super easy way to get pro drawings and…
DIY Barn Board Chalk Board
In the House&Canvas store in Burlington, I have this massive wall behind the cash desk that needed something substantial to fill the space. I have always loved huge chalkboards… not just for the neat look, but because they are functional…