Iridescent Mermaid Ornaments

My dad owned a car lot when I was about 6 and my brothers and I would have to spend almost every Saturday with him so my mom could have a (much needed) break from us!  One of the things I remember vividly was the oil pan in the main garage.  I thought the swirls of color on top were mesmerizing and my entire life I've been trying to replicate those iridescent colorful swirls.  I think I might be getting closer with this iridescent mermaid ornament project.  I love all of the blended metallic colors together!  Have a wonderful Christmas and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

My iridescent trio!

Watch how to make them here!

STUFF I USED

DecoArt Metallic Lustres

Lace or doilies

Plastic ornaments

E-6000 Glue

Americana Decoupage

DecoArt Extreme Sheen in 24K Gold

 HERE'S HOW

1.  Cut the lace into pieces

2. & 3.  Soak them in Americana Decoupage and glue them to the ornaments

4. Paint the entire ornament in Gold Extreme Sheen 

5. - 7.  Start brushing on different colors of Metallic Lustres

8. Glue on small rhinestones with E-6000 Glue

9.  Add a ribbon to hang the ornaments

Merry Christmas!

Roadside Rescue Nightstand Makeover

I can't do it....I can't pass up a piece of perfectly good furniture on the side of the road.  I at least have to TRY to spruce it up.  Hey, if it doesn't work out, I can always put it back outside again, right?  This little nightstand looked so lonely when I saw it on my street corner and because it was so kooky, I decided to go nuts with it.  I discovered something amazing while working on it, too......the new Americana Decor Satin Enamels will paint over ANYTHING and make it look brand new.  Remember to have fun, rescue furniture and always Make Your Mark!

Still not sure where this little guy is going to end up... 

Watch the video here!

Stuff You'll Need

Metallic Lustres in Silver Spark

Old nightstand

Americana Decoupage

Americana Decor Satin Enamels in Charcoal Gray

Fabric to match the paint

Butcher paper and crayon

Here's How

1.  Remove the hardware

2. & 3.  Trace the pattern of the face of the drawers on butcher paper by rubbing crayon along the design

4.  Pin on fabric and cut out

5.  Paint the entire nightstand with Satin Enamels and let dry

6. - 8.  Apply Americana Decoupage to the face of the drawer (where the fabric will be placed) and apply the fabric to the drawer.

9.  Coat the fabric with more decoupage

10. & 11.  Add shimmer to the details and handles by rubbing them with Metallic Lustres 

in Silver Spark

12.  If you want, line the fabric with a silver paint marker

Loud and proud!

Mark and Julie's Shoe Makeover Challenge!

Julie and I challenged each other to a shoe makeover and this is what happened!  I gave her boots a couture mixed media makeover and she rocked my Vans with some of my favorite images.  Have to say, she did an amazing job AND I like them so much I don't even want to wear them.

Remember, recycle, make messes and don't forget to Make Your Mark!

Julie rocking her new couture boots

 Love these!

See how I gave Julie's boots a makeover!

Watch how Julie rocked my Vans!  

STUFF YOU'LL NEED

E-6000

Heavy cotton fabric (like denim)

Lace

Americana Multi-Surface Satin paint

Andy Skinner Stencils (or stencils you like)

DecoArt Metallic Lustres

Metallic spray paint 

Sandpaper