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How To Stop Bleed Through When Painting Furniture!

July 9, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel Leave a Comment

How To Stop Bleed Through When Painting Furniture on Create With Cynthia.

Looking for ways to avoid Bleed Through on your Painted Furniture projects? Old furniture - Stained Mahogany or Cherry - tends to bleed through when painting. How to Stop Bleed Through When Painting Furniture! Hey there Sweet Friends, do you love painting old furniture like I do? Old Vintage Furniture can be repurposed easily with a nice paint job. It's fun and a lot less expensive than ... Read the Post

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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

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Hanky for your Honey? Handkerchief Craft Gift Idea!

April 23, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel 31 Comments

Hanky for your honey on Create With Cynthia

Looking for an easy gift idea that is unique and one of a kind - Hanky for your Honey? Handkerchief Craft Gift Idea! Stenciled handkerchief's are sure to please your honey, your mother, your friend and even your kiddo! We all get the sniffles and tears and who wants to use their sleeve? I sure don't like doing the sleeve thang', Sweet Friends. Instead, I've adopted a bit of "Hankie ... Read the Post

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One Person’s Junk Is Another Person’s Treasure! And a NEW video on You Tube!

January 9, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel 10 Comments

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Sometimes furniture makeovers don't go so well, Sweet Friends. Today, on the blog I'm sharing a New Furniture Makeover with a Video, "Furniture Makeover using DIY Paint and Iron Orchid Designs and a Story about My Gratitude for Junk." This furniture makeover is a makeover times two. FURNITURE MAKEOVER STORY! Here's the story! Grab a cup of coffee and get ready. One person's junk is ... Read the Post

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DIY Holiday Pillow!

November 26, 2019 by Cynthia Nessel 3 Comments

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It's almost December and it's time (if you haven't already) to start thinking about your December decorations. Sweet Friends, today, I am sharing a Holiday Pillow that is super easy and fun to make. Just in case you need another pillow to add to your holiday decor. Stenciled Holiday Pillow! This pillow would look so cute on your sofa or in one of your bedrooms. It exudes that the ... Read the Post

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Getting Ready for Fall!

September 17, 2019 by Cynthia Nessel 1 Comment

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Hey there, Sweet Friends, have you been getting ready for fall? Today's post is just a modge podge of things that are going on this week. First up, Getting Ready for Fall and My Fall Favorites! Fall Favorites! In my post on Saturday, Weekly Round Edition #4, I referred you to some of "My Fall Favorites" on the web. You can check that out here. I have been so busy with Furniture ... Read the Post

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