DIY at The Painted Hive

Posted on November 1, 2011 by Roeshel

Plastic lace and a brake fluid drum. Now what do those unrelated things have to do with one another? Sounds pretty random, doesn’t it? Maybe not to a DIY girl! Meet: Kristine from

Kristine recently visited her parents and spied this…

…beside their garage.

Hmmm, a cruddy old brake fluid drum, how fascinating, right? Well, yes, I mean, it is cruddy and old. She had probably looked at it a hundred times before but for some reason, that day – she really saw it for the first time.

A DIY light bulb went off.

The lamp in her nursery currently sits on wicker baskets.

It’s too tall for a regular side table but too short to stand on the floor. She took some quick measurements and sure enough, the proportions were perfect. Appearance wasn’t pretty.

Kristine took inspiration from the drum and decided on a pressed tin look. Here is what she did:

One meter of plastic table runner lace.

A can of gloss enamel spraypaint. She chose ivory for a creamy vintage look.

Strong craft glue.

Something to use as feet (Kristine chose vintage casters).

Make sure the drum is empty and give it a thorough all-over clean. Next, turn it upside down so the bottom becomes the top and play around with the positioning of the plastic lace. Because the lace in its original form and too wide for the drum, create a new decorative edge by trimming around the pattern in the existing design with scissors.

Next, wrap it around the drum to work out where it will meet and trim it so it neatly overlaps just a little. To adhere it to the drum, use a generous amount of glue all over the drum’s sides (using a paint brush) then roll lace into position. Applyd some additional glue to the ends to ensure it is well bonded to the drum.

Add lace to the top of the drum to hide stamping or imperfections.

Once the glue is thoroughly dry, give the entire drum three coats of gloss enamel spray paint.

Once the paint dried she flipped it over and simply liquid-nailed on the castor wheels.

This project was purely experimental but it’s gorgeous, isn’t it? LOVE IT!

Thank you so much for sharing your tutorial, Kristine! I think it’s adorable and so pretty! Great job!

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Her creativity and DIY and design skills do not end there. I love Kristine’s simple, beautiful, vintage style. Here are a few of my faves from her beautiful home (what an inspiration!):

Gorgeous Nursery Reveal

Charming Entry

Farmhouse Style Dining…

Peaceful Master Bedroom…

And amazing furniture makeovers…

Check it out!

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DIY Project Parade, Refinishing Furniture Video Tutorial and Wagner Paint Sprayer Giveaway!

Posted on October 30, 2011 by Roeshel

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Well, that’s a long post title but I wanted to get it all up there! I’d hate for you to miss anything! I’ve finally finished up the guest room completely (I’m writing this ahead of time but at the time of this post, guests will be calling this their room for a few days). This week, I’m seriously thinking of making it my winter master bedroom. It’s so pretty now and it sits directly above the wood burner. Cozy! Spy something new in the photo below?

buffet turned dresser

(before)

As you’ll maybe recall, the old furniture fairy gave me a visit. I recently scored a bunch of old furniture from my brother when he cleaned out his basement and I offered to “store” everything. Did you know that our barn accepts donations? Yep. I rescued the buffet and turned it into a guest room dresser. (We do have a dresser that serves as a buffet in our dining room, so why not?!) I needed something for the long stretch of wall, the buffet was the perfect size.

Ever wonder how easy it is to paint things using a paint sprayer? Well, Wagner asked me to review the Power Painter Max. I was so excited, I couldn’t say yes fast enough especially when they generously offered up 2 for DIY Show Off readers! You know what? It does make painting super fast. The EZ Tilt unique flex tube draws paint from any angle. What does that mean? It means that when you tilt the paint sprayer, if the paint is running low, it won’t sputter because it follows the paint in reserve. There’s a bit of a learning curve and I think with practice, I’ll definitely get better but honestly, the results were gorgeous for a first time furniture rescue. I used the left over True Value Easy Care paint (color is “ticker tape”) I had from painting the floor. I love that color, a pretty bird’s egg blue. Take a look at the process to see the Wagner Power Paint Max in action (me in action too), stenciling, how to glaze and updating hardware in this short video I put together (warning – I had YouTube add music since the sprayer is noisy!):

Tips for the Power Paint Max:

Have a brush on hand. With first time use, I did experience some sputtering/spitting because I didn’t know the paint reserve was empty. Just brush out imperfections and resume smooth spraying finish.
Stand back! Standing too close will mean a very thick coat of paint that might drip – coverage is amazing!

Clean up was super easy – just involves taking apart the sprayer and cleaning it with water.

I‘m looking forward to my next furniture painting project. I have a lot to choose from in the barn but my spray paint booth (just plastic drop clothes is set up in the barn and it’s weather permitting – it’s cold out there right now!). The power of paint is just so “magical”! The before and after transformation amazes me. The Power Painter Max makes it an easy and quick DIY project.

THE GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED.

Now onto the giveaways x 2! You can see more about the Wagner Power Painter Max (MSRP $159.99) at

How to Enter Both Giveaways:

(open to U.S. residents only)

Wagner Power Painter Max Giveaway #1

Leave a comment on this post telling me about your paint projects and why a Wagner Power Painter Max is on your wish list. 1 ENTRY.
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Giveaway ends Sunday, November 6th at midnight EST. Winner will be chosen via random.org and announced shortly after.

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Giveaway ends Sunday, November 6th at midnight EST. Winner will be chosen from the wall photos submitted by me according to most creative picture, request and most sad project in need of desperate DIY lovin’. Show off your ugly project!

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So much furniture inspiration at Cassie’s

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Harllee Design- Globe Coffee Table Tutorial

Posted on October 26, 2011 by Roeshel

First things first, my name is Meagan from Harllee Design. I am new to blogland and I am honored to be guest posting on DIY Showoff! I recently started Harllee Design and also a blog where I share all my DIY adventures, tutorials and home improvement ~~mistakes~~ wisdom.

This is how I look in my mind’s eye, put together and welcoming.

This is how I really look. Like a mad scientist that specializes in home decor. That frantic smile must mean it is 3:45pm and my husband will be home soon. I wonder where I will hide the shattered wine bottles.

I DON’T KNOW why it smells like nail polish remover in here. What is this, the inquisition?

Now that we have formalities out of the way I would love to share my latest tutorial with you. It was my most ambitious project yet and it came together pretty easily.

I saw this table on Pinterest and knew it would look perfect in my family room.

Look closely at the base, it looks JUST like a globe.

*wheels turning*

I then uttered the 6 words my husband dreads most:

“I think I can make that!”

1-13″ Globe – purchase one cardboard or another material you can cut. (I purchased my globe from Goodwill 1- 24″x 24″ x 1″ piece of wood

1- 19″x 19″ x 1″ piece of wood

1- 14″ x 14″ x 1″ piece of wood

1- 10″ x 10″ x2″ piece of wood

2- 24 x 2x 4 piece of wood

2- 20″ x 2″ x 4″ piece of wood

1- 4″ x 4″ x 14″ piece of wood

1- 13″ in diameter circle of wood

Wood for table top (I used a 42″ top of an old table)

3″ wood screws

Stain

Varnish

Saw

Electric screw driver

Hammer

Drywall plaster

Tape Measure

Sand paper

1. Start with building the base. Predrill holes (I recently started predrilling, it makes things SO much easier)

2. Take the (2) 20” x 4″ x 1″ and (2) 24″ x 4″ x 1″ pieces and attach to form a box. Congrats! You just made the foundation for the table.

3. Center and attach the 19″ x 19″ square to the top off the foundation, place screws in the center so they are covered up by the next layer.

< div class="MsoNormal" style="margin: 0in 0in 10pt;">5. Attach the 14″ x 14″ to your base by screwing through the top of the piece as shown below. You can cover the screw up with filler later.

Optional Steps

Pour a glass of wine and think about what a badass you are.
Think about all those weaker people that BUY their furniture.
Remember the time you almost cut your finger off.
Wonder why no one told you that the miter saw SUCKS things into the saw.
Finish your glass of wine, humbled and get back to work.

6. Cut a hole in the top and bottom of your globe, each hole should be 4 1/4″ x 4 1/4″ so you can slip it over the 4″ x 4″ post. Don’t feel guilty about the globe, it is for the greater good. Use one that still has the USSR on it, that might help sooth the guilt. The globe is decorative only, the weight on the table is supported by the 4″ x 4″

Slip the globe over the 4″ x 4″ post.

7. Spread drywall plaster over the entire globe, fill in all screw holes and also fill any gaps that might exist between the layers of the pedestal.

8. Once the plaster has dried use sandpaper to smooth the globe and all other patches.

Clean off ALL dust and prepare to paint.

Spray paint, feel smug and satisfied. Ahhh. This might actually turn into a table.( I used Rustoleum Espresso in Satin.)

This is where our steps may differ. You might cut your own table top, I used one from an old table. Often it is cheaper to use pieces from a salvaged piece of furniture than it is to buy new wood. Check your local thrift stores for something that might work or simply cut your own.

Here is a great tutorial on making a solid wood table top.

9. Attach the 14″ x 4″ x 4″ piece of wood to the center of the 14″ x 14″ square of wood. Drill up through the bottom of the 14″ x 14″ into the 4″ x 4″. I actually used an old cupboard door for this piece, the molding added a visual interest.

10. After your table top is made and finish is applied attach the 13″ circle of wood to the top of your base. Screw down through the top of the circle into your 4″ x 4″ post.

11. Finally, attach your table top to the 13″ circle of wood.

Optional Steps

Tell your husband you are painting the work area of the garage PINK as you are now the master craftsman
Kick your feet up and ask for a beer
Realize the beer is never coming.
Get your own beer, sit down and enjoy that gorgeous table

I hope you try this tutorial, it was fairly easy and turned out great. Make sure you show me pictures of the finished product, I would love to see one in a bright, funky color.

It was great to meet you and I hope you visit me at Harllee Design. I have wine and cheese over there for everyone, honestly………

Remember, if at first you succeed try something harder!

http://harlleedesign.blogspot.com/

Welcome to blogging, Meagan! Thank you so much for sharing your gorgeous coffee table tutorial! I can’t wait to see more of your great DIY projects!

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