Springtime in Paris vignette {Enter to win a trip to Paris!}

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Roeshel

I sure wish it was springtime in western PA but until that day arrives (hopefully sometime in the very near future), I’m enjoying the Michael’s Makers March challenge: “Springtime in Paris”. I paired pretty French script pillows with a pretty DIY springtime arrangement in a decoupaged French script vase with matching frame to bring a little “Springtime in Paris” to our home.

decoupaged tin vase and floral arrangement

Supplies:

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tin vase
decoupage
French printed tissue paper
foam paint brush

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How to:

Working in sections. Brush on a coat of decoupage.

Due to the shape of my tin vase, I applied strips of tissue paper in layers.

Apply one strip to the wet decoupage, smoothing out the wrinkles (carefully to avoid tearing the tissue paper) then move on to the next section and repeat.

Once the entire vase is covered, brush on another coat of decoupage. You can repeat and add more decoupage layers if you want. The more layers, the better protection.

Let dry. The metallic sheen shines through. Love that happy surprise!

Now arrange your favorite spring time florals. I love this collection of faux teals, oranges and purples with greenery.

Gorgeous! Spring is right around the corner!

I added a bit of tissue paper and French language flash card to a frame {le jardin = garden}, some things from around the house and pillows (also available at Michael’s) to complete my Springtime in Paris vignette.

See more Springtime in Paris inspiration from these sweet blog friends:

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· Now it’s your turn! That’s right, you can enter to win the trip of a lifetime to Paris too. How? By creating your own Parisian-inspired art, floral, baking or paper crafting project and uploading a photo to www.paris.michaels.com through March 31. You can also share your project on social using #SpringtimeInParis #Contest

· What do you win? A four-night trip for two to Paris, 1,000 euros, a VIP tour of the Louvre, private classes including sketching, floral arranging, baking and more!

· If you need a little Paris inspiration to get you started, take a look at some of the Springtime in Paris projects on Michaels.com.

Disclaimer: As a member of the Michael’s Makers blog team, I received a Michael’s gift card to complete this craft challenge.

Deco Art Projects at the DIY Club

Posted on June 30, 2012 by Roeshel

Today I’m sharing two Deco Art projects at the DIY Club:

Patio Paints and Patio Paints Home & Garden Stencil…

Thrifty Candlestick Transformation

before

after

and Decoupaged Chandelier…

Reminder: LAST DAY!!!

I’ll be drawing the winner first thing tomorrow morning. There’s still time to enter to win!

Granite Gold cleaning kit & $50 Bed, Bath & Beyond gift card

Little Stool Steps Up

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Roeshel

We have this little step stool that we use to reach higher cupboards in the kitchen or quickly sit to put shoes on. It’s sort of boring…

Always looking for a way to spruce things up and a fun DIY project, I decided to give it a little makeover. I love the MiniCards at Moo.com. You can personalize a template or upload a complete design for both sides – so many cool uses. I think creating personalized gift tags would be cool too but I couldn’t resist this cute ready made design:

Aspa Gika

First, using my Dremel Multi-Max, I sanded the entire stool. This tool is awesome. If your projects involve a lot of sanding – this thing reaches where a palm sander can’t. See how it gets in the cut out on the top and in the corners? Love it!

Next, using X-O Rust spray paint in flat black (available at True Value), I gave the entire stool 2 coats. This is a Paint + Primer and the coverage was awesome! I’m sold. No clog. Even spray. I sprayed the bottom and sides first and once that was dried, flipped and sprayed the topside and where needed on the sides.

Now the fun Moo part! I first laid my Moo MiniCards in a pattern on the top. I had to trim some of them, shorten others to make it work. Then I moved the template (exactly as laid out on the stool top) onto the table.

Working in sections on the top, I applied a decoupage medium using a Rockler foam brush:

Beginning in a corner, I began applying the Moo MiniCards, pressing down with my finger/nail until secure in the decoupage glue. Continue. The MiniCards easily slide around into place, allowing for adjusting as you go.

Once all of the cards were in place and the top was covered, I let it dry for about an hour.

Then I covered the entire top and all of the MiniCards with a coat of decoupage glue, let dry for 1-2 hours and repeated with another coat and let that one dry over night.

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I wanted it to be a little distressed, so using my Norton Sanding Bug, I sanded the edges of the legs and around the top:

Wipe down. Using Deft Clear Wood Finish in High Gloss, I gave it thorough spray on the bottom first, let dry, then the top and sides to help protect and seal everything:

All done and we love it – Boring No More! A little character now. See the Deft High Gloss sheen? It’s really not so glossy, but just perfect.

Here it is. This would be a fun project for ‘saving’ ruined tabletops/etc. too. Or for decorating furniture for a nursery or playroom. What do you think? Moo + stool = milking cows? We have a farmhouse but the barn is empty!

Have an idea for a project (you’d qualify to enter the DIY Club Inc. contest too!) Use your own images/designs (just upload) or choose from the huge selection of ready made.

Need more incentive? Moo is offering a 10% discount!

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I was one of the bloggers selected by True Value to work on the DIY Squad. I have been compensated for my time commitment to the program as well as my writing about my experience. I have also been compensated for the materials needed for my DIY project. However, my opinions are entirely my own and I have not been paid to publish positive comments.

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Springtime in Paris vignette {Enter to win a trip to Paris!}

Deco Art Projects at the DIY Club

Little Stool Steps Up

Aspa Gika

First, using my Dremel Multi-Max, I sanded the entire stool. This tool is awesome. If your projects involve a lot of sanding – this thing reaches where a palm sander can’t. See how it gets in the cut out on the top and in the corners? Love it!