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Fall Decor Ideas!

August 13, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel 20 Comments

Fall Decor Ideas on Create With Cynthia!

Fall is one of those seasons that feels warm and cozy. Looking for ideas and inspiration to make your home cozy? Fall Decor Ideas! Hey there, Sweet Friends, happy day. I cannot believe that we are half way through August and almost to September. It's really not Fall yet, but lots are getting ready for Fall. Today I am sharing Fall Decor Ideas. Fall Decor Ideas! Today on the blog ... Read the Post

Filed Under: DIY Home Decor Tagged With: Create With Cynthia, Cynthia Nessel, diy home decor, fall decor, fall decor ideas, pumpkins, summer, vintage furniture makeovers

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

Filed Under: Furniture Makeovers Tagged With: A Maker's Studio, Craft a Beautiful Life, Create With Cynthia, Cynthia Nessel, furniture makeover, painted end tables, vintage furniture makeover, vintage furniture makeovers, white end tables, yellow end tables

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

Tips for Using Wax on Painted Furniture!

June 4, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel 1 Comment

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

Filed Under: Furniture Makeovers Tagged With: clay paint, Create With Cynthia, Cynthia Nessel, debi's design diary paint, debis design diary, dixie belle, diy paint, DIY Painted Furniture, home décor, nor cal, northern california, painted furniture, redwood city, Refurbished furniture, sewing cabinet, vintage sewing cabinet

Trash to Treasure Furniture Makeover and Adding Flowers into your Home Decor!

May 21, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel 6 Comments

Trash to Treasure Furniture Makeover on Create With Cynthia

Are you looking for a unique way to transform an old piece of furniture in your home? Watch how I turn an old, antique dresser from Trash to Treasure with paint and flowers. I love flowers, Sweet Friends. In fact, if I could wear flowers in my hair every day I probably would. I love having flowers in my home, so much so, I do at times, settle for faux. Are you a flower lover? I love ... Read the Post

Filed Under: Furniture Makeovers Tagged With: Create With Cynthia, Cynthia Nessel, debi's design diary paint, diy paint, DIY Painted Furniture, furniture make over, furniture refurbishing, home décor, iron orchid design, iron orchid designs, nor cal, northern california, painted furniture, redwood city, Refurbished furniture, shellac, treasurefest

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Hi, I’m Cynthia Nessel, the founder and editor of Create with Cynthia, a DIY craft and hobby blog, where I share tips and step-by-step tutorials for vintage enthusiasts. This space is an expression of who I am and what I love to do. ❤ Read More »

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