Upcycle Wooden Toilet Paper Holder

I purchased this Toilet Paper holder 30+ years ago! It was all white with panels that fit inside the front door.  I decided it was time for an upcycle!

I followed Sandy McTier's YouTube video. See below. I used DecoArt paints.

The outside of the wood was slick, so I applied Americana Multi Surface paint in Coffee color.  I applied it with a one inch brush in an X, allowed to dry and did a 2nd coat.

Inside panel prior to repainting.

I had to paint 3 coats of Gesso on it prior to painting to cover the design up.

This was what it looked like when I started.

This is after 2 coats of Coffee Bean 

DecoArt Premiums Paint colors used: Burnt Umber, Quinacridone Violet, Dioxazine Purple, Carbon Black, Prussian Blue, Sap Green, Titanium White.
I hope this inspires you to upcycle something in your home!!

Wedding Canvas with Lindy's Stamp Gang

TGIF!

 

I wanted to share with you this mixed media canvas I created for a newlywed couple.

 

I used lots of layers of diecuts and gesso.  The swirls are chipboard.

After gluing everything down with Liquitex gel medium, I applied a layer of gesso.

 

Allow to dry and then get your sprays out!

I used Lindy's Stamp Gang Moon Shadow colors.

 I dried each color before applying the next one.  Gave lots of personality!!
I cut the names and date with my Cricut Jasmine cartridge.  Added those with gel medium under and on top of them-they aren't going anywhere!!

The last thing I added was the metal "together" "forever" words.

I love how it turned out!  The bride did too!!

I wish Amber and Curtis the absolute best in their married life.  I pray they put God first and everything else will take care of itself!

Have a terrific Friday!!



 

Cardboard take new life!

Look at this fabulous creation!!!!

I'm so pleased with how it turned out.

The best part - can you tell what the substrate is?

 

Cardboard!!

Approximately 8x16

 Added some designer paper, some gesso, some paint, some stenciling, etc.

 Did some Cricut cutouts of butterflies, printed and cut the words on my printer.  The wonderful lady was a digital image win from Cynthialoowho.  Find her shop HERE

If you have any questions-please leave me a comment.  Otherwise-go create!!!!