It's been over a year since I've been making cardboard tile mosaics and I love the results. The weight of the cardboard makes everything much more manageable and since you can paint the tiles any color or pattern you want, there's nothing you can't create. I grabbed these trays at Dollar Tree and they were perfect for this makeover. I probably should have snagged a few more! After I was finished I thought it might have been fun to add some tiny pearls or seashells into the mix. Either way, cardboard opens up a world of possibilities for mosaic. Find different uses for your recyclable items and don't forget to Make Your Mark!
The 70s have been influencing everything from fashion to home decor for a while now and I don't think it's going to stop any time soon. From high wasted jeans to stoneware, we are in the thick of my childhood! One of my favorite things about the 70s was the beautiful glazed stoneware. All of those gorgeous shiny colors dripping down big coffee mugs and pottery made me super happy. These lamps give that 70s feel without having to put them in a kiln! You can mix up some DecoArt Pouring Medium and make them to match your decor. Pick out some 70s paisley fabric and makeover the lampshades while you're at it. Try to upcycle thrift-store finds if you can and don't forget to
Make Your Mark!
Hippy, drippy chic!
Love the way the colors blend together!
Watch how I made mine here!
STUFF I USED
Americana Multi-Surface Satin Paints
DecoArt Pouring Medium
Americana Spray Sealer in Gloss
Old Thrift Store Lamps
Funky Cotton Fabric
Glue Gun
Braided Trim
HERE'S HOW
1. Mix 50% Pouring Medium with 50% paint in a squeeze bottle and shake
*I chose 3 different colors of blue for one lamp and 3 green for the other
2. If you have one, a lazy Susan is great for this project!
3. Starting with the lightest color, slowly spin the lamp on the lazy Susan while squirting
the paint around the very top letting it drip down the sides
4. Repeat the spinning and squirting with the next darker color letting it blend with the first color
5. Keep alternating colors until you get a design that you like
6. - 9, I repeated the process with 3 different colors of green on another lamp
10. Once the lamps are completely dry, spin and spray them evenly with
Americana Spray Sealer in Gloss
11. Cut 2 pieces of fabric the height and circumference of your lampshade
*My shade was 9" x 34" so I cut two pieces of cotton fabric that size
12. With your glue gun, pleat the fabric along the top rim of the shade all the way around
13. Once you've circled the top, glue and pleat along the bottom while pulling the fabric taught
14. Trim the excess fabric
15. Tuck some trim into a pleat and glue it around the top and bottom of the shade
Gorgeous marble is showing up everywhere in home decor and it can be expensive if you want the real thing. Marble floors, kitchen countertops and bathroom walls are covered in it in every color! Fortunately you don't have to break the bank to get these gorgeous pieces and they might be just what you need to get a taste of this trend. I started off with some Walnut Hollow wood plaques and added a little paint magic. It's so easy that in a weekend you could have all of your holiday gifts done! Remember you don't have to go all-out when a trend hits...A little hint of it might be all you need. Have a terrific day and don't forget to Make Your Mark!
I love the lapis look of this tray!
This green is right out of the 80s......and the 80s are BACK!
One day I will have 11 living rooms so I can showcase all of my favorite coffee table DIYs! This one I'm keeping even if I have to rent storage space for it! I decided to jump on the flow painting trend AGAIN and create a faux marble, malachite looking table on an old thrift store table top I had in my stash. Since I didn't have a base, I created one with some simple wood pieces. That said, if you find a table with a base that works, skip the base building part and just get to the painting! Remember to try everything and always Make Your Mark!
1. - 3. Measure, mark, cut & sand eight 19" long 1" x 4" pine boards
4. Mark the 1" x 15" wood round into 8 equal pie pieces
5. Glue the eight 19" pine boards on each of the sections with Amazing Goop II Max
and let dry
*Prop the boards upright with soup cans so they don't move while they dry
6. & 7. When the boards are dry, flip the table, drill through the base into the pine boards and then screw each board to the base with a 2" wood screw
8. Paint the entire base with Americana Decor Metallics in Vintage Brass
9. & 10. Fill plastic cups with Americana Decor Metallics in your color scheme
*I used Green Beret, Turf Green, Leprechaun, Vanilla Shake, Gold & Black Tie
11. Paint the edge of the table top in Leprechaun (or any color you want)
12. Drip the paints around the table top one by one
13. Tilt the table to get the marbled effect until you're happy
14. Edge the table with a metallic gold paint marker when it's dry
15. Paint the edge of the table with more Vintage Brass
16. Mix a 1 pint box of Glaze Coat 2 part epoxy resin, pour it on the table top and distribute with a sponge brush
17. Pop the bubbles with a long arm lighter OR a small torch
*Cover and let the resin cure over night
18. Using a generous amount of Amazing Goop II Max, glue the table top on top of the 8 wood pine pieces and let dry
DecoArt has a new Pouring Medium that is super easy to use. Just mix in the paint and start flow painting! I used a 1 : 1 ratio of the pouring medium with Americana Acrylic paint and it worked perfectly. These chargers are a great way to add some color to a dinner table and show off your mad flow painting skills! Using clear glass dishes will allow everyone to admire your talent. Remember to use all of the colors in the box and always Make Your Mark!
Toss on a glass plate and you're good to go!
Love all the colors!
Dinner is almost served!
Watch how easy they are to make here!
STUFF I USED
Americana Acrylics in some of my favorite colors
DecoArt Pouring Medium
Plastic cups
99c store chargers
HERE'S HOW
1. Squirt some paint into your plastic cup
2. Squirt the same amount of pouring medium in the cup
3. Stir like a maniac!
4. Drizzle all of your colors (one at a time) on the charger in a circular motion
5. & 6. Tilt the charger until you're happy with the design and the entire surface is covered in paint
