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5 Upcycling Projects for the Home!

July 17, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel 12 Comments

Upcycling Projects for the Home on Create With Cynthia

Looking for ideas and inspiration on completing home decor projects. Second Hand and Thrift Store items are rewarding to upcycle. 5 Upcycling Projects for the Home! Hi there Sweet Friends, this week flew by. Thursday came and went and I never hit publish on my post. I missed y'all. But I am back today with my 5 Favorites! I love a good upcycle and I bet you do too! Today, I've ... Read the Post

Filed Under: DIY Home Decor Tagged With: A Maker's Studio, Create With Cynthia, diy paint, furniture makeovers, iron orchid designs, recycling smalls, refurbished home decor, upcycling furniture, upcycling home decor, upcycling smalls, vintage home decor

Before & After Wood Dresser Makeover!

July 14, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel Leave a Comment

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Looking for ways to transform an old wood dresser. Consider a can of chalk paint to add some color and style to an old piece of furniture. Before & After Wood Dresser Makeover! Restoring an old Wood Dresser is always a thrill, Sweet Friends.  This Wood Dresser is so pretty, but it was very damaged on one side. A can of paint was the solution to a problem dresser that almost became ... Read the Post

Filed Under: Furniture Makeovers Tagged With: A Maker's Studio, chalk paint, Create With Cynthia, diy paint, furniture before and after, furniture make over, furniture makeovers, furniture refurbishing

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

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Learn How to Make Wine Charms!

May 19, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel 3 Comments

Bird Wine Charms on Create With Cynthia!

Are you looking for an easy handmade gift idea for the Dad you love? Wine Charms paired with some wine glasses and a bottle of bubbly make the perfect Father's Day gift. Learn How to Make Wine Charms. 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 ... Read the Post

Filed Under: DIY Home Decor Tagged With: air dry clay, birds, charms, clay paint, Create With Cynthia, diy chalk paint, diy charms, diy paint, diy wine charms, home décor, iron orchid designs, wine charms

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