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Ideas for an Old Sewing Cabinet?

June 2, 2020 by Cynthia Nessel

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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

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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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Dining Room Makeover!

July 18, 2019 by Cynthia Nessel

Dining Room Makeover

Hey there, Sweet Friends, Happy Thursday!  Today on the blog I'm showing off my newest home transformation in my Dining Room! Dining Room Makeover! My old Dining Room was kinda dark and dreary.  It really wasn't a welcoming spot for the boys and I to sit at the table and enjoy a meal.  On holidays, I tried to set the table nicely, but the bottom line was...it was dark and dreary. When ... Read the Post

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Sewing Cabinet Turned Desk Transformation and a night I was Stood Up on a Date!”

July 11, 2019 by Cynthia Nessel

sewing cabinet turned desk transformation

Hey there, Sweet Friends, today on the blog I am sharing with you about my "Sewing Cabinet Turned Desk Transformation and a night I was  Stood Up on a Date!" Watch the video here on You Tube: Refurbishing Furniture As you all know, I love taking old furniture and using it for other purposes.  So, when I got the Sewing Cabinet it sat in my T.V. Room and was being used as an End Table for ... Read the Post

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Color Mixing and Blending with DIY Paint!

June 18, 2019 by Cynthia Nessel

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Hey there Sweet Friends, today on the blog I'm going to share with you a few of my newest color recipes.  DIY Paint is hands down the best Artisan Clay and Chalk finish furniture paint in the industry.  If the color you are looking for is not on the sheet below,  just try mixing the colors together. DIY Paint Color Recipes! DIY Paint - Clay Based Paint! One of the things I love most about DIY ... Read the Post

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What’s going on at Create With Cynthia!

June 13, 2019 by Cynthia Nessel

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Hey there sweet friends. It’s been a whirlwind of a week. Memorial day flew by and now it’s hard to believe were in June. Happy Thursday! Happy (almost) First Day of Summer! Happy Graduation! Happy Father’s Day! Did I miss anything??? Create With Cynthia updates! My boys will be graduating from 8th and 5th grade next week and I cannot believe how fast they have grown and I will soon ... Read the Post

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