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 Wax on Painted Furniture!”

If you are new here, Welcome to Create With Cynthia! I love creating DIY Home Decor projects with a seasonal flair and refurbishing vintage furniture pieces. I hope you’ll subscribe and follow me on Instagram and Facebook. You can also subscribe to my You Tube channel and get notified as I upload videos weekly.

Tips for Using Wax on Painted Furniture!

For this furniture makeover I made a short video. Check out my video on You Tube here.

Furniture Makeovers make me happy and any kind of happiness that can come my way is what I’m looking for these days. #shelterinplaceblues

I won’t deny it, I’ve got a bit of the “Shelter in Place Blues!” I’m doing all the right things to stay positive, but I’m craving normalcy. How are you all feeling? Leave me a comment and say hello. I’d love to support you whether you’ve got the blues or not!

Enough of that blues talk, let’s get into this furniture makeover talk. Tuesday was all about an Old Sewing Cabinet that I turned into a desk and today is all about two Vintage Nightstands that I painted. It’s always a toss up…..Wax or a Top Coat? Of course, you can even chose an Oil Wax or a Bees Wax or a Glaze. For this project I chose wax and the results were amazing.

On the Sewing Cabinet I used a Top Coat/Sealer. On these nightstands I am using Wax. I get the same question all the time, “How do you chose between using Wax or a Sealer?” I wrote about this last year in “Wax or Sealer for Chalk Paint.”

Basically, the answer to the question is, “What look are you going for?” Whether you use Wax or a Sealer the final result will be different. It’s really just about preference.

Tips for Using Wax on Painted Furniture!

Here are Five Tips when Using Wax on Painted Furniture.

These tips on using wax on painted furniture won’t necessarily help you make the decision about Wax or a Sealer, but it will guide you if you chose wax.

Tip #1: Applying Wax will change the color of the paint. When you apply a Wax or a Sealer to a painted piece of furniture it changes the color. You can see in the photo below how the color changed. It’s not a bad thing, it’s just something to keep in mind. The lighter colored nightstand does not have wax.

Tip #2: Invest in a good Wax Brush: I have found that if I use the correct brush on the project, I will get a better outcome.

Tip #3: Wipe on and Wipe off. When applying wax, you want to apply a layer of wax and then wipe it off. You are really not wiping the wax off you are just working it into the piece.

Tip #4: Two to three coats of wax is best. One coat of Wax (or Sealer for that matter) is just not enough. The more wax you apply in layers the better durability your piece will have.

Tip #5: Always start with clear wax, if you are using colored waxes. These days, you can find white wax, dark wax, black wax and even colored waxes. You can make your own colored wax by adding a pinch of paint color to your wax. Nonetheless starting with clear wax will allow you to manipulate the colored wax to your liking.

Using wax on painted furniture is a topic that I like to discuss. You can check out some of my other posts “Flipping Furniture Makeover on Barstools” and “Easy to Make Floral Serving Tray.” I hope these tips assist you in your furniture makeover. Don’t forget to follow the links below for all of your paint and paint product needs.

Now go out there and Create Something.

Cynthia

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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.  I love taking something old and repurposing it into something new.  Today on the blog I am sharing with you about my “Sewing Cabinet Turned Desk Transformation!”  I shared a video on the transformation months back, but I thought i’d give you the full tutorial here today.

Watch the video here on You Tube:

Although I really loved the look of the Sewing Cabinet, in order to turn it into a desk it need to be painted.  My sewing cabinet did not come with a machine, so when I opened up the cabinet there was a big hole.  I used a piece of wood and some Dixie Belle Mud to fill in the whole.  Unfortunately, I was not able to stain the wood to match the cabinet and that’s when I turned to paint.

If you’ve been following me for more than a minute, you know I’m kind of a paint fanatic anyways. 

Pinterest Inspiration

I created a Pinterest Board when I was deciding on the transformation of the sewing cabinet that you can check out here.  Pinterest shows many ideas for a Sewing Cabinet Transformation.  A few  ideas are: beverages bars, ice chests, plant stands, and bedside tables.  Those were all great ideas but, I needed a new desk for our home.

Sewing Cabinet Transformation

The video shows the struggles I encountered painting the sewing cabinet.  I ran into the stain bleeding through my paint which is never a fun scenario on a makeover.  In the video I also tell a silly story.  

I’m recently divorced and enjoy dating every so often.  Sometimes the date plans don’t go as you expect and that’s what happened when I was working on the Sewing Cabinet Turned Desk Transformation.  Kinda coincidental, huh!

If you like my dating stories, you should check out the “Bad Date Furniture Make-over!’ That’s another one of my silly dating stories.

Here is the tutorial on how to transform a Vintage Sewing Cabinet into a Desk.

Materials needed for the Vintage Sewing Cabinet turned Desk Transformation.

• Old Sewing Cabinet
• DIY Paint and Brushes
• Dixie Belle Mud
• Dixies Belle Boss Stain Blocker
• Plywood

Links to the products used can be found at the bottom of the post.

Instructions for the Vintage Sewing Cabinet turned Desk Transformation.

Step one: Remove the sewing machine from the cabinet, if it’s not already missing.

Step two: Put a piece of plywood where the sewing machine sat – you may need to drill or glue this into the space.

Step three: Use Dixie Belle Mud around the edges of the plywood if there are gaps.

Step four: Use a stain blocker on the wood surfaces if needed.

Step five: Paint the wood surfaces. I used DIY Paint in the colors of White Swan, Crinolin and Sandy Blonde to create a one of a kind look.

Step six: Seal the wood surfaces. I used DIY Paint Big Top and applied two coats. It is a matte sealer and provides a durable finish.

A side observation: On this transformation, I struggled with bleed through. The stains from the cabinet bleed through my paint to create a splotchy look. I used Dixie Belle Boss Stain Blocker over and over to eliminate the bleed through. Watch my video and learn more about preventing bleed through.

The Sewing Cabinet Turned Desk Transformation provides a great space for writing, computer work or as bedside table. I’m sure you’ve noticed it’s been all over my home.

Do you have any dating stories???

I hope I’ve inspired you to take an old piece of furniture and make it functional again. Now go out there and Create Something.

Cynthia

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This week is all about Father’s Day, because before you know it, June will be here. May is half way over, Sweet Friends! Can you believe it!

Do-It-Yourself Wine Charms!

Are you looking for a one of a kind gift idea? Wine Charms are such a cute addition to wine glasses! During these days of social distancing and germs being such a high concern, wine charms are the perfect way to ensure you pick up the correct glass. Wine Charms paired with some wine glasses and a bottle of bubbly is the perfect gift for any occasion. I am sure your Dad will love it.

DIY Wine Charms!

Wine charms are so easy and fun to make and I am going to show you how. On this project I am using products I sell at my online store, Create With Cynthia Shop. You can visit my online store here.

Clay is so fun to work with and I have made many things with clay like this Mermaid Mobile and this Angel Art and this Furniture Makeover.

MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THE WINE CHARMS WITH CLAY AND MOULDS:

• Air Dry Clay
• Decor Moulds
• DIY Paint
• Putty Knife
• Wine Charms
• Paint Brushes

INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO CREATE WINE CHARMS WITH CLAY AND MOULDS.

Step one: After you have gathered your supplies, start by seasoning your mould with Corn Starch. Use an old paint brush and spread corn starch inside the mould. Shake out any excess.

Step two: Use your scraper to cut a piece of clay from the chunk of Air Dry Clay. 

Step three: Roll clay into a ball and press into the mould.

Step four: Use scrapper and remove excess clay from mould. The micro rim will assist in ensuring a flat surface on the back of the mould.

Step five: Once you have pressed clay inside mould, turn mould upside down and let gravity remove the clay from the mould.

Step six: Once your moulds are created and before each mould has dried stick the charm into mould to create a hole. You can also use a toothpick.

Step seven: Paint your moulds. I removed the charm prior to painting

Step eight: Seal your paint with a top coat or wax.

Step nine: Put wine charms back into moulds and adorn your glassware.

Learn How to Make Wine Charms!

Now, if you’d like to watch this tutorial on You Tube, you can check out my video, “Bird Wine Charms DIY!”

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You can also check out my “Five Tips to Using Air Dry Clay!”

Looking for gift ideas for the upcoming Father’s Day holiday. Is your Dad a Wine Lover. Consider creating handmade wine charms and pairing that with any of the items below.

Disclosure: Many of the links on this blog are affiliate links. CreateWithCynthia.com receives a small commission when certain items are purchased, but the price is the same for you. Thank you for your help in supporting my little space on the internet.

I hope you’ve enjoyed this easy and simple DIY project, now go out there and Create Something.

Cynthia

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Weekly Round Up Edition #40!

Life changes and sometimes things need to be put on pause. My website and my brand is changing (kinda changing) and growing and I’m going to shift things and pause my Weekly Round Ups. I’ll still be providing you two blog posts and one video each week. If you have thoughts and would like to message me, I’d be grateful.

May you be inspired to go out there and Create Something that fulfills all of your desires.  

This website is an expression of who I am and what I love to do. My hope is that you’ll be inspired to create with me. On the Create With Cynthia blog and channels you’ll find DIY Home Decor Projects with a Seasonal Flair and Vintage Furniture Makeovers. 

Have you subscribed to my You Tube Channel? I’ve got videos coming out each Monday and Wednesday, you can subscribe and get notified.

Happy Saturday, Sweet Friends and now let’s get started with out fill Weekly Round Up. Weekly Round Up #40 is on the agenda for today. If this is your first time stopping by, welcome! This week was full of all things that I love; crafting, vintage, and upcycling.

Today I give you the full week of blog posts and You Tube videos in one email and some tidbits on what’s happening in blogland or with my “Family of five!”

Saturday Edition – Weekly Round Up!

In this Saturday edition, I’ll be sharing with you the following:

Create With Cynthia “Blog Posts” for the week.

Easy to Make Floral Serving Tray!

Serving Trays are useful in every room in your home. This Floral Serving Tray is adorned with decor transfers I had left over from other projects. You can read the tutorial here.

Tips for Creating a Vintage Vibe in your Home!

Are you looking to create a Vintage Vibe in your home. Do you love spindles, old typewriters, washboards and wooden spoons from a long time ago. In this post, I’ve got five tips for creating a vintage vibe in your home. Check it out here.

Do-It-Yourself Pet Beds!

Does your pet have a bed in your home? My dogs love to lay on the couch, but honestly I’d rather they be in their pet bed. Read about how I took some old drawers and wine boxes and created dog beds here.

Create With Cynthia “You Tube” for the week.

My videos this week are below. I hope you enjoy watching.

Floral Serving Tray!

Tips for Creating a Vintage Vibe in your Home!

What’s going on in Blog Land and with my Family of Five.

I’ve been working on updating my website and have added a “Shop My Home” page. I hope you’ll pop on over to the “Shop My Home” page and check out what’s going on over there. Here is the link. The website is a “work in progress,” so this is just the beginning.

I also have some upcoming changes coming to the blog. If you’ve gotten this far on the post, thank you so much. I truly appreciate all of your support. Today is my last “Weekly Round Up” post. I’ve got some new exciting things coming to the blog. Stay tuned.

Stay safe and healthy and go out there and create something.

Cynthia

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Easy to Make Floral Serving Tray is on the agenda today, Sweet Friends. I am using some of my favorite products on this project. These products, Iron Orchid Designs Decor Transfers and Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint I sell on my website at CreateWIthCynthiaShop.com. Thank you in advance for shopping online.

Painted Floral Serving Tray!

I shopped Amazon and found some nice wood surfaces, like serving trays, wooden boxes, and tissue holders, to decorate. You can see my favorite Amazon Wood Surfaces here, on my Shop Your Home page or my Amazon Store page.

CreateWithCynthia.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com. The price for you is the same. I appreciate you shopping through my links and supporting CreateWithCynthia.com.

Last week, I started the Floral Serving Tray on a Facebook Live. I have been challenging myself to go live on Facebook every Wednesday at 1pm PST. The Craft and Chat Live Group on Facebook (click on the link to find the page and join) is still going at it and I took a few weeks off, but now I am back. There are a ton of my Sweet Blogger Friends doing craft projects. Check the Facebook page for the schedule and to get notified.

Have you subscribed to my You Tube Channel? I’ve got videos coming out each Monday and Wednesday, you can subscribe and get notified.

Yesterday, I posted the video, “Easy to Make Floral Serving Tray.” I took parts of the Facebook Live and turned it into a You Tube video. I hope you enjoy it and decide to create a serving tray for yourself.

In this post, I am providing the written tutorial on how to create the “Easy to Make Painted Floral Serving Tray.” If you are looking for additional information on using Iron Orchid Designs decor transfer you can check out, “Tips on using Iron Orchid Designs Transfers on a Furniture Makeover.” Decor Transfers can be adhered on almost any surface. I’ve adhered decor transfers to pillows and mirrors and even vintage suitcases.

MATERIALS NEEDED TO CREATE AN EASY TO MAKE PAINTED FLORAL SERVING TRAY: 

• Wood Tray
• Paint and Wax or Top Coat. Use a top coat or wax prior to adhering the transfer. I used Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in the colors of Vintage Linen and Hey Sailor and the White Wax.
• Iron Orchid Designs Decor Transfer. I used parts of Flora Parisiensis and parts Wall Flower.
• Frog Tape
• Scissors
• Soft rag

DIRECTIONS TO CREATE AN EASY TO MAKE PAINTED FLORAL SERVING TRAY:

Step one: Paint your tray. Be sure to include wax or a top coat as a finishing product. Decor Transfers will only stick to a sealed surface.

Step two: Decide which decor transfers you will use and cut them into pieces. I used scraps left over from other projects. Determine placement of decor transfer without removing back until you are certain of placement. Use frog tape to hold decor transfer in place while scrapping with tool provided. Scrape decor transfer onto surface. Once the transfer is adhered, remove the tape and the plastic paper. Use a soft cloth and burnish decor transfer on surface. This ensures there are no air bubbles between the transfer and surface.

Step three: If you prefer a worn and rustic look, use sand paper and sand the tray. I used a 220 grit sanding block.

Step four: Use top coat or wax and seal the transfer on the surface. One to two coats of top coat or wax is recommended.

I hope I have inspired you to go out there and Create Something.

Cynthia

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Starting this website was a long time dream in the making.  Motherhood kept me so busy for many years and still does today.  But Luke and Troy are only 15 and 12, but much more independent every day.  I am so honored to be there Mom. Back in July of 2018 when I finally took the plunge and went full in on Create With Cynthia it was a scary, but a very exciting dream come true.

May you be inspired to go out there and Create Something that fulfills all of your desires.  

This website is an expression of who I am and what I love to do. My hope is that you’ll be inspired to create with me. On the Create With Cynthia blog and channels you’ll find DIY Home Decor Projects with a Seasonal Flair and Vintage Furniture Makeovers. 

Weekly Round Up Edition #39!

Happy Saturday, Sweet Friends and and if this is your first time stopping by, welcome to Weekly Round Up Edition #39! This week was full of crafting for the Master Bedroom and getting ready for Mother’s Day. My bedroom has been the theme for the month of May. You’ll notice last week, I re-created a desk space in my bedroom when I talked about “How to Create a Morning Routine During Quarantine.” I hope you enjoyed the project as much as I did.

I also showed off how to make a No-Sew Heart Pillow and a Cuddle Sign for the bedroom. Did you enjoy those videos?

Weekly Round Up!

Today I give you the full week of blog posts and You Tube videos in one email and some tidbits on what’s happening in blogland or with my “Family of five!”

Have you subscribed to my You Tube Channel? I’ve got videos coming out each week, you can subscribe and get notified.

Saturday Edition – Weekly Round Up!

In this Saturday edition, I’ll be sharing with you the following:

Create With Cynthia “Blog Posts” for the week.

Vintage Typewriter Decor and a Story About 1992!

If you are still looking for a Mother’s Day gift idea or ready to start looking for a Father’s Day gift idea, check out PhotoWall.com. I love this Vintage Typewriter print that they sent me and this post comes with a silly story about 1992. You can check it out here.

Stencil Project for the Master Bedroom!

Essentials Stencils carries mylar stencils in a variety of design that are perfect for all of your home decor/craft/diy projects. I have been using them for quite some time and they are so easy to use. Are you looking for a Stencil Project for your Master Bedroom? Either way, this is the read for you. Check it out here.

Create With Cynthia “You Tube” for the week.

My videos this week are below. I hope you enjoy watching. They are perfect for the Master Bedroom.

Cuddle Sign!

No-Sew Heart Pillow!

What’s going on in Blog Land and with my Family of Five.

Did you see my Mother’s Day Gift Guide. Below are Mother’s Day Gift Shopping options for you.

I’ve been working on updating my website and have added a “Shop My Home” page. I hope you’ll pop on over to the “Shop My Home” page and check out what’s going on over there. Here is the link. The website is a “work in progress,” so this is just the beginning.

I also have some upcoming changes coming to the blog. If you’ve gotten this far on the post, thank you so much. I truly appreciate all of your support. I’m considering pausing my “Weekly Round Up” posts and would love your feedback. Is the Weekly Round Up a post that you’d be fine not seeing? Leave me a comment and let me know.

Mother’s Day Gift Ideas!

Looking for last minute Mother’s Day Gift ideas?  If shipping won’t arrive by Sunday just include a note in your card that says, “Your gift is on it’s way!”

You can also check out this Mother’s Day Gift Guide here.

Many of the links on this blog are affiliate links. CreateWithCynthia.com receives a small commission when certain items are purchased, but the price is the same for you. Thank you for your help in supporting my little space on the internet.

Stay safe and healthy and go out there and create something.

Cynthia

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