I Need to Start Somewhere!

It was only a few months ago that I discovered all of you talented and creative women.  It is so inspiring to read about your decorating and crafting endeavors.  That is why I decided to join the blogging world.  (and, I will apologize now and ask for your patience, as this is all very new to me.)

I, too, love to craft and decorate my home.  I have painted and changed the colors of my walls so many times that my husband thinks we are loosing square footage.  I enjoy painting and repurposing furniture.  In fact, I will paint just about anything.  I've even painted a pair of shoes with craft paint to match an outfit!

My love of painting and woodworking turned into a business and I published ten decorative painting books for crafters.  As well, I became a contributing artist for two craft magazines.  I now own a custom framing shop which keeps the creative juices flowing.

My Books

I am looking forward to sharing some of my ideas, decorating projects and crafts with you.  So...just to give you an idea of what I like to do, here are a few past projects I have completed.  Of course, there are no befores of tutorials becuase who knew I would need them!

Burlap baskets.  I saw something similar on my blogging travels (burlap buckets) and created my own pattern.

An ottoman tray/table I designed usin mdf board and glass.

A console table I built - pattern by Ana White

My fireplace used to be grey tile.  I created a stone-look using drywall compound. 

My backsplash - I created this using drywall compound, paint and varnish.

A picture I painted and framed for an auction. (pattern by Rene Mullins)