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Boho Dresser Makeover - How To Faux Bleach Wood

Melissa Geskie

Mar 27, 2022
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, 2022
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 It's well loved and a bit outdated.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, 2022
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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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 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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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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Bohemian French Provincial Chest - A Painted Furniture Tutorial

Melissa Geskie

Jan 24, 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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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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Melissa Geskie

Mar 13, 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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Melissa Geskie

Feb 15, 2020
4 min

What is Creative Coaching?

Are you a small business owner, creator or artist? Are you looking to build your brand online? Do you sell your items on Facebook, Tik Tok 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. *****Group enrollment starts September 1, 2022 - OPEN for one week! In my journey as an artist, I have always wished there was a place

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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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Melissa Geskie

Jan 19, 2020
1 min

How To Use Slick Stick

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

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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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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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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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