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    Makeover A 1970's End Table - A Dixie Belle Paint Tutorial
    Melissa Geskie
    • Jan 16
    • 1 min

    Makeover A 1970's End Table - A Dixie Belle Paint Tutorial

    I found this cute, but very strange table at the local Goodwill. It was plastic, and very ugly! I knew the shape could be something fabulous and took it home with me for $12! Let's start by saying you CAN paint plastic furniture! Don't leave those treasures behind when all you need is a little Slick Stick. Slick Stick is a gripping primer that you apply to ensure your paint will stick soundly! Let's go over what I have in store for this ugly duckling. There are some new trans
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    Painting With Silk All In One - Furniture Makeover
    Melissa Geskie
    • Oct 16, 2021
    • 1 min

    Painting With Silk All In One - Furniture Makeover

    This simple makeover features only one color of paint! Silk All In One paint Whitecap by Dixie Belle. I love how simple Silk paint is to use, there is no need to top coat or prime your project, the work is built in! When you are done painting you walk away! Silk All In One paint is available in 20 Hampton inspired colors. Products Used Whitecap Slick Stick Grunge Grey Wax Cherry Blossom Transfer Diamond & Garnet Mousse Mud Weathered Grey Gel Stain Gator Hide White Lightning S
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    How To Makeover A Thrifted Jewelry Box
    Melissa Geskie
    • Dec 3, 2020
    • 1 min

    How To Makeover A Thrifted Jewelry Box

    Let's make over a thrift store find. This jewelry box was brown and boring. I wanted to lighten it up and add some fun flower transfer. Let's use Dixie Belle Paint products and Hokus Pokus transfers for this job! Supplies Needed: -Warm Gold Gilding Wax -Fluff -Soft Pink -Clear Coat -Plum Crazy -Partial Jardin De Roses Transfer -White Lightning -Brushes Watch this video below to learn how to update any jewelry box! Having the right supplies makes this job easy! I love to paint
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    Simple Painting with Dixie Belle Paint
    Melissa Geskie
    • Mar 14, 2020
    • 3 min

    Simple Painting with Dixie Belle Paint

    This is a simple tutorial for basic furniture painting. Are you new to chalk mineral painting? Do you wonder how to do a simple and classic look? I’m here to help! Let’s talk simple painting techniques. Basic tools for painting furniture are simple. Let’s go over some of them so you can start painting! Before you begin you need to assess the piece of furniture. Does it need any repairs? Remove drawers and vacuum inside too! You never know what kind of treasures are hiding be
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    Thrift Store Makeover Using Dixie Belle & WoodUbend
    Melissa Geskie
    • Feb 25, 2020
    • 1 min

    Thrift Store Makeover Using Dixie Belle & WoodUbend

    #woodubend #paintedfurniture #upcycle #thrifted #painted #dixiebelle #thetopdrawerrva #transfer
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    How To Paint a Wood Chest
    Melissa Geskie
    • Feb 9, 2020
    • 1 min

    How To Paint a Wood Chest

    This is a simple tutorial on how to upcycle and paint a boring thrift store find into a classy piece of updated furniture! Let's see how I did this! I am a avid thrifter. I am always heading to the local Goodwill to find treasures and when I saw this one for $15! I was eager to snatch it up! This piece was in pretty good condition! Glass top, all hardware was there and not broken. This will be a easy flip. When I got it home and gave it a good look, I decided that the origina
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    How to use WoodUbend Mouldings and Paint Furniture
    Melissa Geskie
    • Jan 14, 2020
    • 1 min

    How to use WoodUbend Mouldings and Paint Furniture

    Such a easy way to add some color to your life! Painted in Dixie Belle paint products and WoodUbend accent trim. These little sewing tables are usually fond for fairly cheap at local thrift stores or yard sales with the machine removed. Now they are an amazing fit for a vanity, desk or tall nightstand! Shop your paint here! Shop your WoodUbend here! Make sure to follow me on all social media @thetopdrawerrva for new content daily! To watch a fun TikTok video click here! https
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    Antebellum Blue Makeover on a Waterfall Cedar Chest
    Melissa Geskie
    • Jan 1, 2020
    • 1 min

    Antebellum Blue Makeover on a Waterfall Cedar Chest

    Want to try your own Dixie Belle Paint? Click here! Want to watch a fun TikTok featuring this item? Click here! https://vm.tiktok.com/V8HRsc/ #Makeover #Paintedfurniture #Upcycle #waterfallchest #Chalkmineralpaint #Howtousechalkpaint #dixiebelle #Painted #DIY #thetopdrawerrva
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    How To Use Gel Stain & Paint a Dresser
    Melissa Geskie
    • Dec 26, 2019
    • 1 min

    How To Use Gel Stain & Paint a Dresser

    Want to shop your own Dixie Belle paint products? Click here. #dixiebelle #thetopdrawerrva #paintedfurniture #upcycledfurniture #chalkmineralpaint #gelstain #painted
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    Video Tutorial On A Mad Hatter Design
    Melissa Geskie
    • Dec 19, 2019
    • 1 min

    Video Tutorial On A Mad Hatter Design

    Shop your Dixie Belle paint here! #Madhatter #stripes #Whimsicalfurniture #Furniture #upcycle #paintedfurniture #DIY #Painttutorial #chalkmineralpaint #dixiebelle
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