Stencilling – A fun Way to Update Your Home

by helen_hxmsgkw7 | Nov 7, 2016 | DIY Hints & Tips, Stencils, Tutorial

How and Where Can I Use Stencils? Stencils are a hot item right now. Stencilling can update your home or decor in a matter of minutes. There are so many great stencil designs out there and so many ways to use them. Here are some of the ways I’ve used stencils in...

How to Choose the Best Sander for Your Furniture Project

by helen_hxmsgkw7 | Dec 9, 2015 | DIY Hints & Tips, DIY Products, Tutorial

“What are your thoughts on different sanders and when to use them?” This question came from Michelle, who wrote to me after trying her new random orbital sander for the first time and finding it hard to control. She was trying to remove a painted scene on...

4 Different Looks Achieved by Waxing or Oiling Painted Furniture

by helen_hxmsgkw7 | Aug 27, 2014 | DIY Hints & Tips, Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint Products, Tutorial

Here’s a question: Do you WAX? Now before you think I’m getting WAY too personal, I don’t mean do you wax your legs … unless they’re furniture legs, of course! So what’s the big deal about finishing a piece of milk painted or chalk...

Transfer Graphics to Wood or Painted Furniture – Video Tutorials

by helen_hxmsgkw7 | Jul 20, 2014 | DIY Hints & Tips, Fusion Mineral Paint, Tutorial

One of the questions I get asked frequently is “How do you transfer graphics (images/words) to your furniture?” I love to transfer graphics on some of my painted furniture, like this beautiful antique chest. You can read about this makeover HERE. …...

Using a Wax Puck or Hemp Oil as a Resist – Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint

by helen_hxmsgkw7 | Jul 1, 2014 | Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint Products, Tutorial

Tutorial Video In this tutorial video, I want to show you how you can create a two tone layered paint look for an authentic aged patina. You can also use this method over stained wood furniture pieces, for example, just like I showed you in this blog post on this...

Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint Two-Toned Effect Using Hemp Oil

by helen_hxmsgkw7 | Jun 10, 2014 | DIY Hints & Tips, Miss Mustard Seed's Milk Paint Products, Tutorial

Using Hemp Oil to create a two-toned layered Effect During the month of JUNE – Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint colours of the month are Kitchen Scale and Grain Sack. Here’s an idea that allows you to play with these colours that actually go together...