These vintage barstools have been painted and sealed using Annie Sloan Chalk Paint. The color Athenian Black was used and then Clear Wax was applied for a finish. The artwork on the front is an Iron Orchid Designs Decor Transfer called Painterly Florals. Keeping reading for the full tutorial or scroll to the bottom of the post.

Hi there, Sweet Friends, today I’ve got a “One of a Kind Furniture Makeover” for you. These barstools are in a new space…my new booth space at The Red Door in Elk Grove.

If you’re new to the blog a HUGE WELCOME! I am so thrilled you are here.

Sweet Friends, If you are part of the Create With Cynthia Blog Family, you know that I LOVE furniture makeovers and I love creating uniques pieces using Iron Orchid Design products.

I love vintage and when I see a set of barstools like these my heart goes pitter patter. Remember the numbered barstools that I painted over a year ago?

I showed them off in the Blog Post, “Furniture Wax Makeover!” They were gobbled up, oh so quickly, at Treasure Fest! Funny thing is they weren’t even vintage with spindle legs.

I love spindle legs and when you mix spindle and barstools that just means vintage goodness.

So head on over to The Red Door in Elk Grove if Barstools is on your shopping list.

The story about the barstools goes like this. My neighborhood had a garage sale. Of course, I had to go looking around.

As I was driving down the street I saw this house driveway full of furniture. The wood caught my eye and then as I pulled over and I saw the spindles and metal feet (a post on that makeover is coming soon), my heart just started beating fast.

I picked up multiple pieces of furniture that day. In preparation for opening my new store space, I have begun doing furniture makeovers. Oh my, it’s been almost six months since I painted. Honestly, Sweet Friends, I think I forgot how much I love painting.

As some of you may have seen on Instagram, I have a new store space. Of course with my excitement over the new store space, I thought some makeovers were in order.

But I realize i’ve been remiss and not shared with you all about the new store space.

Oh yeah, so the new store space. That’s what I have been meaning to tell and show you.

Drum roll please…

It’s been a long road for the Create With Cynthia shop. I’ve tried multiple types of venues but none have really worked well. Alas, I believe I have found the perfect space. I truly believe in my heart this is where the Create With Cynthia shop can truly shine.

In my space at The Red Door, Antiques, Vintage and More, you’ll find Iron Orchid Design products. You can make your own projects by picking up all the supplies or take home one of the “Create With Cynthia” projects. I’m super excited to also be teaching classes.

But, the most exciting part is that…..

drum roll please…

The Red Door in Elk Grove, carries the Annie Sloan paint line. Iron Orchid Designs is a true compliment to the Annie Sloan paint line for all furniture makeover and diy craft enthusiasts.

Therefore my enthusiasm for being in this store space is so huge as I feel so honored to be in this type of environment doing what I love most.

Let’s get to the tutorial.

1. Clean your furniture. You can use soap and water and if the piece is super dirty Krud Kutter works great.
2. Two coats of Annie Sloan paint in the color Black Athenian Black.
3. One coat of Annie Sloan clear wax.
4. Apply pieces of Iron Orchid Designs Decor Transfer in Painterly Florals.
5. Two coats of Annie Sloan clear wax.

Now if you’ve never applied a decor transfer you should probably read some of my other posts. You can check out any of these:

Trash to Treasure Furniture Makeover and Adding Flowers Into Your Home Decor!

Tips On Using Iron Orchid Design Transfers On A Furniture Makeover!

One Person’s Junk Is Another Person’s Treasure! And A New Video On You Tube!

Iron Orchid Designs has so many decor transfer options. Visit me at The Red Door in Elk Grove, California or check out Iron Orchid Designs here. If flowers aren’t your jam, there are also botanicals, scripts, lemons, and some new products are coming out very soon!

I posed the question on Instagram. Vintage Barstool Makeover complete…keep or sell?

Let me know what you think? Should I keep the barstools or sell them?

I’m leaning towards keeping, but honestly, this is usually what happens. So, in the meantime you can check them out at The Red Door in Elk Grove.

I hope I’ve inspired you to take an old drab piece of furniture and turn it into fabulousness. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram if you recreate a similar project.

Now go out there and Create Something!

Cynthia

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Do you have pieces of furniture in your home you just don’t love, Sweet Friends? Are you looking for ways to transform a piece of furniture?

I’ve got a post all about “What You Need to Start a Furniture Makeover!” and honestly you don’t need much. I like to find old pieces of furniture at Second Hand Stores and even on the side of the road.

This end table was drab and I really wanted to make it look fab!

A couple coats of white paint just did not do the trick and that’s when I turned to my bin of decor transfers.

I’ve done so many furniture projects with decor transfers and love the results and this little end table is no exception.

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.

Now, if you’ve been following me for more than a hot minute, you know I sell Iron Orchid Designs products and have completed multiple furniture makeovers using their products. The Dresser with the vase of flowers was one of my favorites. It was a Trash to Treasure Project and added the perfect touch of flowers to my home decor.

A Maker’s Studio also carries a selection of decor transfers. I created a dresser with insect transfers that you can check out on “A Furniture Makeover and a Story About Bees!”

Prima Marketing also carries a handful of decor transfers that you can purchase on Amazon. The decor transfer I used on this project is called “Rose Celebration.”

If you are looking for a tutorial on how to use Decor Transfers, most function the same. You can get my “Tips on Using Iron Orchid Designs Decor Transfers on Furniture Makeovers here.”

I hope I’ve inspired you to take an old drab piece of furniture and turn it into fabulousness. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram if you recreate a similar project.

Now go out there and Create Something.

Cynthia

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School has started and before you know it Halloween will be here. Have you started thinking about your Halloween decorating, Sweet Friends. The front door is the perfect spot for a Happy Halloween sign.

Do you wish you could make a Halloween Sign in just a few hours? Well, today I am going to show you just how to do it using a little paint and my favorite set of stencils, Essential Stencils.

Essential Stencils are thick and sturdy and can be used over and over again. You can purchase the stencils through CreateWithCynthiaShop.com. When you are at checkout be sure to use code CWC for 10% off.

For theses two signs; the Happy Halloween Sign and the Cat Sign, I used one stencil, the Halloween Stencil which includes 5 pieces.

Materials needed to make the Halloween sign:

• Wood – I used one piece that was 8 x 10 for the cat, and I used a 5 x 6. I used a pine board, but you could also use plywood. Most Home Stores and Lumbar yards will cut the board for you.
• 3 inch barnwood to frame out sign (this step is optional)
• Stain – I used Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in the Dark and Decrepit Stain. It is an all in one stain.
• White Paint – I used Rustoleum Chalked Ultra Matte Paint in Linen White.
• Clear Sealer Top Coat – I used Rustoleum Clear Sealer.
• Paint Brush – I picked up mine from the dollar store .
• Stencil Paint Brush – this is a paint brush with a flat tip.
• Stencil – I used the Halloween Stencil from Essential Stencils.
• Sand Paper.
• Frog Tape.

Directions to make the Happy Halloween Sign:

• Stain board and let dry.
• Apply stencil to board using Frog Tape to hold it into place.
• Pounce or swirl white paint onto stencil and let dry.
• Sand board with 220 grit sand paper. Do this lightly, just to create an aged look.
• Seal board with clear sealer or Top Coat.
• Frame sign with wood if desired.

These signs were so easy to make and literally took less than an hour. Enjoy the process and have fun.

Now go out there and create something.

Cynthia

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.

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Do you remember when I did my Laundry Closet makeover last January, Sweet Friends? That was a super fun project! Now that I am moved into my new home I am looking forward to so many more organization and small closet projects.

Ideas for Small Space Organization!

Today, I am joining some of my favorite bloggers to share organization tips. My laundry closet was so challenging because there was no room to store all of the laundry essentials. I made do by using an over the door show organizer to place all of my detergents, lint brushes, delicate bags, etc.

Today, I’m showing off what my blogger friends have done to keep their spaces organized. I hope you enjoy the DIY Blog Hop.

Chas from Chas Crazy Creations is here to show us “How To Organize A Closet With These Tips, Tricks, and Hacks!”  Who doesn’t have that closet that just drives us nuts.  Are you always struggling to keep your clothing closet organized? 

I love having many different linen options for my home.  I always find it tricky to come up with a good way to organize them.  Check out Mary from Life at Bella Terra with her ideas on linen organization for Odd Shaped Closet Solutions.

Tarah from Grandma’s House DIY inspires us with her “Master Bathroom Organization!” Check out theses small space ideas that helped keep her bathroom in tip top shape!

Niky from The House on Silverado shares “Tips for Organizing Your Bathroom Drawers and Linen Closet.” There are so many different ways to keep things organized in the bathroom, I just love Niky’s ideas here. 

Kippi from Kippi at Home has some great “Home Office Organization Ideas.”  The office is that one spot that needs to stay tidy otherwise how can you be productive.  Doesn’t Kippi’s office look just beautiful.

Kristen from White Arrows Home is showing off “Multi Tasking Closet Ideas.” Sometimes you’ve got to just put a bunch of different things in a closet.  

Andrea from Design Morsels talks about “How to Store Sweaters for Ordinary Folk.” Let’s face it, sweaters can be tricky to store because they just don’t hang well. Check out Andrea’s ideas and she also includes a cute video.

Don’t forget to click on each of the links as these ladies are sharing some superb tips, tricks, ideas and inspiration for how to stay organized.

I thought you might also enjoy some of my favorite organizing products.

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 we have inspired you to create a space that is organized. Now go out there and Create Something.

Cynthia

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Do you have pieces of furniture in your home you just don’t love, Sweet Friends? Are you looking for ways to transform a piece of furniture?

I’ve got a post all about “What You Need to Start a Furniture Makeover!” and honestly you don’t need much. I like to find old pieces of furniture at Second Hand Stores and even on the side of the road.

This end table was drab and I really wanted to make it look fab!

A couple coats of white paint just did not do the trick and that’s when I turned to my bin of decor transfers.

I’ve done so many furniture projects with decor transfers and love the results and this little end table is no exception.

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.

Now, if you’ve been following me for more than a hot minute, you know I sell Iron Orchid Designs products and have completed multiple furniture makeovers using their products. The Dresser with the vase of flowers was one of my favorites. It was a Trash to Treasure Project and added the perfect touch of flowers to my home decor.

A Maker’s Studio also carries a selection of decor transfers. I created a dresser with insect transfers that you can check out on “A Furniture Makeover and a Story About Bees!”

Prima Marketing also carries a handful of decor transfers that you can purchase on Amazon. The decor transfer I used on this project is called “Rose Celebration.”

If you are looking for a tutorial on how to use Decor Transfers, most function the same. You can get my “Tips on Using Iron Orchid Designs Decor Transfers on Furniture Makeovers here.”

I hope I’ve inspired you to take an old drab piece of furniture and turn it into fabulousness. Don’t forget to tag me on Instagram if you recreate a similar project.

Now go out there and Create Something.

Cynthia

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Hey there, Sweet Friends, today I’m showing off some cute little pumpkins I made with old jars and left over pumpkin tops and twigs.

It’s time to decorate for Fall. Have you begun decorating? Pumpkins can take you from August through November and they are a great staple in my Fall home decor bin.

Today is the monthly Pinterest Challenge hosted by Erlene from myPinventures.  I’m excited to share the fun and crafty creations of over a dozen other bloggers. If you are visiting from “Elle Marie Home” Welcome!

Easy Fall Decorating with Old Jar Pumpkins!

It’s time for the August Pin Challenge! The purpose of the Pinterest Challenge is to motivate us to not just pin, but to make it happen! This month’s challenge is all about Fall projects. The pin I chose was “Dollar Tree Candy Jar Pumpkins from Katie of Little House of Four.

I haven’t pulled out all of my Fall Home Decor because I’m still in a state of moving. As I shared on Instagram earlier this month, I bought a new home in Northern California and am anxiously awaiting to move in. My move in date is expected to be Early September and I’ll have lots of Fall Home Decor photos coming soon (I hope!).

These cute little pumpkins I created last year. I was Pinterest-Inspired to create these pumpkins and of course they were so easy. All of the items I already had at home.

In years passed, (this picture was from the year 2008) every year we went to the pumpkin patch on the coast and brought home pumpkins. After the pumpkins dried up I was always sure to save those pumpkin tops. It’s the DIY Crafty Girl in me. I always knew I’d need the pumpkin tops for future projects. My boys are getting bigger and visiting the pumpkin patch is not there thing.

Now let’s get to the tutorial on how I created these cute little pumpkins.

Materials needed to create Old Jar Pumpkins:

• Old Jars
• Paint
• Twine
• Material
• Pumpkin Tops or Twigs
• Glue

Directions to create Old Jar Pumpkins:

Step one: Gather your supplies

Step two: Paint your jars.

Step three: Turn jar upside down and glue pumpkin top to bottom of jar OR fill the jar with material and stick a twig in the center.

Step four: Decorate with your pumpkins.

For more Pinterest inspired projects from this month’s Pinterest Challenge hosts, check out the links below ↓

Now head on over to all my friends posts for some fun Fall Decorating Ideas.

My Pinterventures  •  Cookies Coffee and Crafts  
Farm Girl Reformed  •  Slices of Life
Decorate and More with Tip  •  Purple Hues and Me
Life Beyond Kitchen  •  Mom Home Guide
 •  Our Good Life
Pretty DIY Home  •  Elle Marie Home  •  Create with Cynthia

Check out my other Pinterest Challenge Projects:

In January I took an old ladder and created, “Old Bathroom Ladder Storage Idea!” In February I took old spindles and created “Spindle Carrots!” March was all about “Painted Drop Cloth Bunnies!” In April, I took the tasty orange vegetables and created a “Carrot Wreath!” June was all about the patriotic season and so there was the “Easy to Create Patriotic Wreath!”

I hope I have inspired you to find some old unused items in your home to create some pumpkins. Don’t forget, after your visit to the pumpkin patch and once your pumpkins are soiled, save those tops.

Now go out there and create something.

Cynthia

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