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Easy to Make Patriotic Decorations!

June 18, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

Patriotic Decorations on Create With Cynthia

Looking for simple patriotic decorations to add to your home decor.  Easy to make wall art using chalk art or paint and patriotic stencils. This week is all about Red, White and Blue!  It started this weekend and has continued on through the week.  Tuesday, I showed off my Patriotic Wreath for the Pinterest Challenge. You should check it out here. Did you prefer the wreath ... Read the Post

Filed Under: DIY Home Decor, Holiday and Season Tagged With: 4th of july, A Maker's Studio, Craft a Beautiful Life, crafting a beautiful life, Create With Cynthia, Cynthia Nessel, Enjoy the Bragging Rights, essential stencils, fourth of july, home décor, northern california

Easy to Make Patriotic Wreath!

June 16, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

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Looking to add some Patriotic decor to your home. Easy to make Patriotic Wreath using an embroidery hoop, wood stars and paint for the Pinterest Challenge. It's that time of year, Sweet Friends, where you constantly see Flag and Patriotic decor and I've been a little remiss at doing many Patriotic projects. I've been kind of itching to work on some crafts but life gets busy. This weekend, ... Read the Post

Filed Under: DIY Home Decor, Holiday and Season Tagged With: 4th of july wreath, Create With Cynthia, fourth of july wreath, home decor, patriotic home decor, patriotic wreath, star wreath, vintage, vintage furniture makeovers

Three Tips for a Simple Tea Party!

June 11, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

The Traveling Teacup on Create With Cynthia

Looking for tips on how to host a tea party? Tea party's can be simple or elaborate. Here are Three Tips for a Simple Tea Party! The Traveling Teacup arrived at my home! Coffee or tea, it's always a toss up for me, Sweet Friends. What is your preferred morning beverage? If you're not following along on the Traveling Teacup Journey, you can start by reading my Sweet Friend Barbara's post, ... Read the Post

Filed Under: Life & Updates Tagged With: Create With Cynthia, northern california, seasonal home decor, tea party, teacup, the traveling teacup, three tips for a simple tea party, vintage furniture makeover

Simple Tips for Hosting an Outdoor Luncheon!

June 8, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

Simple tips for hosting an outdoor luncheon on Create With Cynthia

Learn Five Simple Tips for Hosting an Outdoor Luncheon with a patriotic theme! Get inspired to go outdoors and enjoy the sunshine. Every backyard needs birdhouses, sundials, and birdbaths, Sweet Friends. And every backyard needs an outdoor luncheon. Today, I'm going to give you Five Simple Tips for Hosting an Outdoor Luncheon. This post is in collaboration with Worx.  All thoughts ... Read the Post

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Tips for Using Wax on Painted Furniture!

June 4, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

Tips for using Wax on furniturefea on Create With Cynthia

Looking for Tips on Using Wax on Painted Furniture? Get ideas to help you decide if wax is right for your furniture makeover project. This week is all about Furniture Makeovers, Sweet Friends. With all the crazy and bizarre things happening in our world, I needed something to distract myself. Furniture Makeovers are a great way to get distracted. Today, I'm sharing my "Five Tips for Using ... Read the Post

Filed Under: Furniture Makeovers Tagged With: annie sloan, applying wax, applying wax to chalk paint, applying wax to clay paint, chalk paint, clay paint, Create With Cynthia, Cynthia Nessel, diy paint, tips for using wax on painted furniture

Ideas for an Old Sewing Cabinet?

June 2, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

Sewing Cabinet turned desk transformation on Create With Cynthia

Looking for ideas for an Old Sewing Cabinet. Find inspiration on transforming a Vintage Sewing Cabinet that may be sitting in the corner collecting dust. Sewing Cabinet turned Desk Transformation, a super easy furniture makeover. Have you ever wondered what to do with an old sewing cabinet, Sweet Friends?  Old Furniture, like sewing cabinets, record cabinets, old chests intrigue me. ... Read the Post

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