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Magnolia Home Knock-Off Pillow

Today I’m not painting furniture or using IOD products. I’m creating home decor, sewing to be exact, my other passion! (We’re gonna make a knock-off of an expensive Magnolia Home Pillow) Joanna Gaines of Magnolia Home has a fresh upbeat style and I love her home decor line at Magnolia Home. I recently fell in … Read More about Magnolia Home Knock-Off Pillow

IOD Mould Classic Elements Mirror Refinishing – Don’t Throw That Mirror Away

This is the story of the IOD mould Classic Elements Mirror Refinishing. Recently I had to tell my boss “Don’t throw that mirror away!” We’re doing spring cleaning at the shop and anything that has been sitting around for too long waiting for someone to work on it, or paint it, or fix it, had … Read More about IOD Mould Classic Elements Mirror Refinishing – Don’t Throw That Mirror Away

Iod Transfer to Metal Tutorial

I’m often asked “What surface works best for adhering an IOD transfer?” Or “Can you apply an IOD Transfer to Metal?” And although I have applied many transfers to wood and metal, I can’t say one works better than the other it is just a matter of surface prep and then surface sealing for what … Read More about Iod Transfer to Metal Tutorial

IOD Cherub Mould Relief

The idea for this iod cherub mould relief came to me after I bought these drawer fronts from another vendor. It was early June and I had just ordered the IOD Cherub Moulds.I was excited that now I had found the perfect base for my relief! While I waited for my moulds to come in, … Read More about IOD Cherub Mould Relief

Using IOD Moulds DIY and Making a Shabby Chic Picture Frame

Using IOD Moulds to make everything more beautiful. This project is a class we teach so that folks can get a first hand knowledge of working with the moulds and clay. Because you can’t take our class, this post will be a diy tutorial to make your own shabby chic picture frame using iod moulds. … Read More about Using IOD Moulds DIY and Making a Shabby Chic Picture Frame

DIY Velvet Pumpkin and Autumn Trug Decorating

I love velvet pumpkins! It’s the first week of September and I am thinking fall decorating. [Actually I started this post in mid August.] I’ve wanted to do a DIY velvet pumpkin tutorial for awhile, so here it is! Have you seen these little beauties around and realized that you could make your own velvet … Read More about DIY Velvet Pumpkin and Autumn Trug Decorating

I have always loved simple light-filled Swedish Style Decorating. Recently I did a little research (Isn't the internet grand?) into Swedish Gustavian Style and I am smitten. This style of decorating ... Read More about Swedish Style Decorating with MMSMP Part 1