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5 Tips when using Air Dry Clay by Cynthia!

June 7, 2019 by Cynthia Nessel

Hey there, Sweet Friends, today on the blog I'm sharing with you my "5 Tips when using Air Dry Clay by Cynthia!"  I prefer to use the Clay by Iron Orchid Designs. Iron Orchid Designs Air Dry Clay Tips and Tricks! The Air Dry Clay can be a little tricky.  I mean sticky!  Not tricky, just sticky!  Instead of getting frustrated just follow these easy tips! 1. Watch Josie and Sally's ... Read the Post

Filed Under: DIY Home Decor, Uncategorized Tagged With: air dry clay, Cynthia Nessel, home décor, iron orchid design, iron orchid designs, northern california, redwood city

Furniture Chest Make-Over for my Bedroom

May 28, 2019 by Cynthia Nessel

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Hey there, Sweet Friends, today on the blog I'm showing off my latest project. Painted Hope Chest This project is on You Tube.  Check it out on my channel "Create With Cynthia"  You can watch the video here.  Please share it with your friends.  Painted Furniture Chest using DIY Paint! The Chest will be moved to my new bedroom soon.  Yes, I'm spilling the beans ... Read the Post

Filed Under: Furniture Makeovers Tagged With: chalk paint, clay paint, Create With Cynthia, Cynthia Nessel, debisdesigndiary, diy paint, home décor, painted bench, painted chest, painted furniture, painted hope chest, redwood city, white wax

Stenciling! Love it or not!

April 9, 2019 by Cynthia Nessel

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Hey there, Sweet Friends, this past week has been crazy with problems on my website.  It was down completely for a couple hours Wednesday and Thursday, thank you hackers!  I've had to turn off comments on my site completely as a security measure.  But no worries, you can still find me and comment on Instagram, Facebook and You Tube.  I do apologize that my post yesterday came out 2 days late, ... Read the Post

Filed Under: DIY Projects Tagged With: A Maker's Studio, adhesive mesh stencils, adhesive stencils, Craft a Beautiful Life, Create With Cynthia, Cynthia Nessel, Enjoy the Bragging Rights, gel art ink, home décor, northern california, redwood city, Refurbished furniture, upcycle furniture

Painted Secretary Desk DIY

March 4, 2019 by Cynthia Nessel

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Hey there Sweet friends , today on the blog I am here to wish you all a Happy Monday! I hope you had a fabulous weekend! Mine was full of rainy moments, seeing a rainbow in the sky, boys playing baseball and walking the pups! And a little bit of work .... I was able to grab a couple more pieces of antique furniture to refurbish. Can't wait to get it out of the van and into the ... Read the Post

Filed Under: DIY Home Decor Tagged With: antique furniture, Create With Cynthia, Cynthia Nessel, debit design diary chalk paint, farmhouse decor, home décor, painted furniture, secretary desk say

Holiday Wood Signs and What I’m doing with my Chalk Art Subscription!

December 14, 2018 by Cynthia Nessel

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Hey there, Sweet Friends, today on the blog I am going to show you what I am doing with my Chalk Art Subscription.  Wood signs are all the rage these days! Don't you agree? Chalk Art Subscription from A Maker's Studio! If you read along earlier this week, you'll know that for this year I gifted myself with A Maker's Studio Chalk Art Subscription.  If you missed the post, click ... Read the Post

Filed Under: DIY Home Decor, Holiday and Season Tagged With: A Maker's Studio, chalk art subscription, crafting a beautiful life, Create With Cynthia, Cynthia Nessel, Enjoy the Bragging Rights, gift idea, gift idea for the person that has everything, holiday gift idea, home décor

DIY Holiday Pillow with Essential Stencils and Gel Art Ink!

December 7, 2018 by Cynthia Nessel

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Hey there, Sweet friends, today on the blog I am making a Holiday Pillow with Essential Stencils and A Maker's Studio Gel Art Ink. Holiday Essential Stencils and A Maker's Studio Gel! For this Super Cute Holiday Pillow, I combined the Holiday Essential Stencils and A Maker's Studio Gel Art Inks.  All of these products can be purchased on my website. Six Things Needed for this ... Read the Post

Filed Under: DIY Home Decor, Holiday and Season Tagged With: A Maker's Studio, crafting a beautiful life, Create With Cynthia, Cynthia Nessel, diy holiday pillow, Enjoy the Bragging Rights, holiday pillow, home décor

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