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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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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

Hello! And welcome to my blog! I'm a faux finish painter and creator with Dixie Belle! Sometimes when I can put down my brush I create some fun videos too. This one is important because it's one of my most asked questions on social media. How do I paint slick surfaces? This is a challenging problem, laminate furniture and plastic like surfaces can be difficult to get your chalk mineral paint to adhere to. This is where Slick Stick comes to the rescue! Slick Stick is a gripper

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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