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    Boho Dresser Makeover - How To Faux Bleach Wood
    Melissa Geskie
    • Mar 27
    • 4 min

    Boho Dresser Makeover - How To Faux Bleach Wood

    Have you seen the new trend where people are bleaching furniture? It's crazy! I've seen tutorials on using household bleach, oven cleaner and other toxic chemicals to get that white wood look. I want to get that look, but without the toxic fumes please! Let's learn how I did it! With one product that contains zero VOC's or smelly chemicals. Products Used White Lighting Voo Doo Gel Stain Artist Brushes Synthetic Brushes Cactus Morning Sunrise Desert Rose White Cao Mojave Appli
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    Let's Paint A Boho Tray - A Dixie Belle Makeover
    Melissa Geskie
    • Feb 13
    • 1 min

    Let's Paint A Boho Tray - A Dixie Belle Makeover

    I have had a wood tray that my son made me years ago living on the coffee table. It's well loved and a bit outdated. I wanted to spice it up BOHO style! Let's use the new Basket Weave stencil & Buds & Branches transfer from Dixie Belle. First things first, always clean well with White Lightning. This will remove any old oils and dirt before you begin. Proper prep is essential to getting the long lasting results you want to achieve. Need to learn more about prep? Click here! P
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    Painting A Ombre Dresser - A DIY Dixie Belle Makeover
    Melissa Geskie
    • Feb 5
    • 1 min

    Painting A Ombre Dresser - A DIY Dixie Belle Makeover

    This sweet lingerie chest was so dirty and neglected. I picked her up from a yard sale. I could see her beauty below the dirt and grime. The curves and style of this piece called for an elegant look, and I achieved this with Dixie Belle paint products! Let's learn how. Products Used Aubergine Plum Crazy Chameleon Wax Drop Cloth Tea Rose White Lightning Slick Stick Best Dang Brush Synthetic Brushes Translucent Garden Clear Coat Blueberry Gemstone Mousse Watch the tutorial belo
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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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    Proper Prep - What do you need before furniture paint?
    Melissa Geskie
    • Aug 10, 2021
    • 5 min

    Proper Prep - What do you need before furniture paint?

    What is "proper prep"? I hear this term thrown around a lot in the furniture world. It's not a bad four letter word, just one that people really don't like to hear! For me proper prep means putting in the hard work before I paint in order to make my project be as successful as possible. Products Used White Lightning Pristine Clean Boss Slick Stick Mud WoodUbend Rad Pads Big Mamas Butta "Proper prep" or preparation before you paint is essential. It's one of the most important
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    How To Apply A Transfer On Silk Paint - A Furniture Makeover
    Melissa Geskie
    • Jul 26, 2021
    • 1 min

    How To Apply A Transfer On Silk Paint - A Furniture Makeover

    Have you tried a Belle's & Whistles transfer on your furniture yet? This is a great way to add a dramatic flair to any piece. Transfers are easy to use and design a whole new look! Want to learn how? Watch this simple video below. Products Used Sand Castle Silk Paint Magnolia Garden Transfer Gilding Wax in Gold Best Dang Wax Brown WoodUbend 2445 Gemstone Mousse Golden Gem Espresso Gel Stain Satin Clear Coat White Lighting Thanks for watching! I hope you enjoyed the simple Sil
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    Simple Paint Makeover For Furniture
    Melissa Geskie
    • Jul 19, 2021
    • 2 min

    Simple Paint Makeover For Furniture

    Want to learn how to quick flip a table with Dixie Belle paint products? It's easy with Silk Paint and No Pain Gel Stain! Two simple products that will take your home DIY projects to the next level. Let's learn how! What you'll need White Lightning Cape Current No Pain Gel Stain - Espresso Satin Clear Coat Blue Sponge Brushes Just like the sea, Cape Current is a captivating color choice for a sapphire-like appeal in your home. For this project, we'll explore painting furnitur
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    Inspo Boxes - Paint Your Furniture The Easy Way!
    Melissa Geskie
    • Jul 7, 2021
    • 2 min

    Inspo Boxes - Paint Your Furniture The Easy Way!

    Have you ever wanted to paint a look that I have created - or any Dixie Belle Brand Ambassador's work of art and didn't know where to start? Well it's now your lucky day! Dixie Belle is introducing a great way for you to get "The Look!" by curating a box of items to paint your own furniture! It's everything you need to get started on a specific look! New release boxes are available under the Belles & Whistles Line. My inspo box is a fun Steampunk look. I have created a blog a
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    How To Update A Planter Box With A Stencil & Transfer
    Melissa Geskie
    • Jun 23, 2021
    • 2 min

    How To Update A Planter Box With A Stencil & Transfer

    There's a new stencil in town and boy oh boy she's a beauty! It's Buffalo Check! Buffalo Check is amazing for Christmas but I really wanted to try it out now in mid summer. I went to the trusty "she shed" to check out what I could put some checks on! In the corner of the shed there were a couple of old galvanized planter boxes from years past. I am a big believer in recycling and updating what you have - and these two boxes were perfect! Let's get crafty! Products Used Caviar
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    How To Makeover A Front Door - A Woodubend Tutorial
    Melissa Geskie
    • Jun 13, 2021
    • 3 min

    How To Makeover A Front Door - A Woodubend Tutorial

    Let's do a quick flip on my front door! I've had this door issue with holes since I moved in, those two holes were left from a old door knocker or peep hole. I always put a wreath or something over top of them but its time for a makeover! Here is a good close up shot of the before..... I didn't want to purchase a new door, seeing they were a couple hundred dollars! I knew I could cover it with something, and make this work. I choose a Woodubend moulding to fit that space perf
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    Nautical Life Transfer - Quick Crafts From Dixie Belle
    Melissa Geskie
    • Jun 7, 2021
    • 4 min

    Nautical Life Transfer - Quick Crafts From Dixie Belle

    Did you know I am a avid thrifter? I seem to find myself roaming the Goodwill or other secondhand shops a couple times a week looking for deals and inspiration. There is something so exciting to me in the thrill of the hunt and the unexpectedness of it all! While hunting lately I found this cute little box. It was under $10 and in great shape...but the winter décor? That had to go. Come along on my quick flip with this little winter box. Be prepared: the magical journey takes
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    Bohemian French Provincial Chest - A Painted Furniture Tutorial
    Melissa Geskie
    • Jan 25, 2021
    • 5 min

    Bohemian French Provincial Chest - A Painted Furniture Tutorial

    French Provincial furniture has always been a favorite style of mine. I love the curves and fancy handles that accompany this style. When I saw a listing on Facebook Marketplace for four pieces I messaged the seller immediately! I was able to get the pieces, with a fight to remove them from a old attic... and was so excited to start! The chests are tall and curvy. I knew I needed to paint something dramatic and worthy of this style! Boho or bohemian is a trendy but interestin
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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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    How To Paint A Card Table - A DIY Makeover Featuring Dixie Belle Paint
    Melissa Geskie
    • Jul 15, 2020
    • 3 min

    How To Paint A Card Table - A DIY Makeover Featuring Dixie Belle Paint

    This is a beautiful vintage card table I purchased at auction. When I picked it up I didn't realize that the top actually flips open and you can use it as a card table. Amazing find! The color is boring and outdated so let's play with some paint and flip this card table to a modern classy piece! Alright let's begin. What is the first step to painting a table? PROPER PREP of course! What does this mean? Well, remove all the hardware. Open the drawers and remove the top. Once y
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    How to Design a Colorful Furniture Makeover
    Melissa Geskie
    • Jun 1, 2020
    • 3 min

    How to Design a Colorful Furniture Makeover

    How do you design a piece? How do you choose color? I get a lot of questions about this topic, let's dive into furniture as ART! Art is generically defined as something that has been created with imagination and skill, and which is deemed as adding beauty. When we say art, many would think of museums filled with paintings and sculptors. If pushed, they may begin to consider music, theatre, and literature. For me, I find art when I look at furniture. My own journey to becoming
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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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    What is Creative Coaching?
    Melissa Geskie
    • Feb 15, 2020
    • 4 min

    What is Creative Coaching?

    Are you a furniture painter, creator or artist? Are you looking to build your brand online? Do you sell your items on Facebook or Instagram? Maybe a paint retailer? Need some eyes on you to build a brand? This might be the place for you! I am a furniture artist, Brand Ambassador for Dixie Belle & Woodubend and social media coach. In my journey as an artist I have always wished there was a place to ask questions and have someone help guide me. Things like social media, how to
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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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