FURNITURE MAKEOVER STORY!

Here’s the story! Grab a cup of coffee and get ready.

One person’s junk is another person’s treasure! Right?

One morning as I was driving the boys to school I drove by a house where there was a dresser sitting out front. On the dresser there was a sign that said, “FREE!”

I almost did the happy dance in my car seat.

I starting braking to slow down and then realized there were cars behind me and the boys were already late for school.

I knew I wanted the dresser and the Sweet Owner made sure I got it. For that, and all those who give away there junk……I am grateful!

Back in 2016 I started picking up furniture on the side of the road. I had a new home and needed furniture, but did not have alot of money. I was at a crossroads in my life (divorce was happening) and I needed to set up a nice place for the boys and I. When I saw free furniture on the side of the road, I just couldn’t resist. I’d see FREE, but I’d also see the possibilities of turning junk into a treasure.

This furniture makeover was a Makeover x 2!

Because Sweet Friends, sometimes furniture makeovers don’t go so well!

It’s kinda like when you have a bad hair day!

OR….

It’s kinda like when you burn the brownies!

The first makeover was a Dixie Belle Paint sponsored makeover and you can watch the video here. Dixie Belle provided me some free paint and products and I created a furniture makeover I thought looked nice enough.

Nice enough…

Sometimes REDO’s happen! Ya know, you paint it up all pretty and well and um…..

Not everyone likes it! (It kinda wasn’t my style either)! eek

It didn’t really match my home decor and so it was at my space in the Antique Mall in Redwood City and on Etsy, looking for a new owner. It had been there about nine months! Then, last November I decided to remove it from the store and bring it home to repaint it.

Note aside: Actually one woman on Etsy wanted to buy the dresser but she did not want to pay to ship it to her home in Florida. Since I live in California the shipping cost was more than the dresser cost.

So, I closed the chapter on the Dixie Bell Dresser and the failed makeover and started again. I decided to repaint the dresser. I used Debi’s Design Diary DIY Paint in the color Crinoline and then I added a top coat of DIY Paint Big Top and then adhered an Iron Orchid Designs Decor Transfer in Flora Parisensis.

I love the dresser and I’m not sure it will even be leaving my home.

But, there is a point to the story…

The point is…. not that furniture makeovers don’t always go so well.

The point is I’m grateful to people that give me junk.

You know the old saying, “One person’s junk is another person’s treasure!”

Do you like Junk? Are you someone that gets a thrill finding something in a garbage dumpster or on the side of the road?

You Tube Video on Create With Cynthia

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and stay tuned for everything valentine’s day…coming your way.

No go out there and create something.

Cynthia

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My Favorite Products for Craft Projects!

I have been creating ALOT of projects and making ALOT of You Tube videos and I’m loving it.  I hope you are able to follow along and enjoy!  If you don’t have time to create at home, consider joining me on a Thursday night at 7pm in Redwood City for my Craft Workshops.  You can read about that here or you can view my calendar here.

You Tube Videos – Create With Cynthia

In the meantime, I’ll catch you up on the videos and products with links that I’m using.

1. DIY Kitchen Towels and Gel Art Inks with Essential Stencils!

In the video, DIY Kitchen Towels and Gel Art Inks with Essential Stencils, I used the following products which can be purchased on Amazon. All other products can be purchased at CreateWithCynthiaShop.com.

Cotton Craft 8 pack of towels

2. Handmade Bag with Ink and Stencil

In the video, Handmade Bag with Ink and Stencil, I used the following products which can purchase on Amazon. All other products can be purchased at CreateWithCynthiaShop.com.

Smart Green Canvas Bag

3. Handmade Baby Gifts with A Maker’s Studio products.

In the video, Handmade Baby Gifts with A Maker’s Studio products, I used the following products which can purchase on Amazon. All other products can be purchased at CreateWithCynthiaShop.com.

Gerber Unisex Baby Onesies

Neat Solutions Baby Bibs

4. Handmade DIY Handmade T-Shirts using A Maker’s Studio products!

In the video, Handmade Baby Gifts with A Maker’s Studio products, I used the following products which can purchase on Amazon. All other products can be purchased at CreateWithCynthiaShop.com.

Amazon Essentials T-Shirts

I hope you enjoyed the recap of my recent videos.  Don’t forget to Subscribe to my You Tube Channel and Hit the Notifications button.

Make it a great day!

Cynthia

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Craft Workshops in Redwood City, California!

I’ve partnered with a website called http://www.hellorevel.com to bring you a unique month full of Craft Workshops.  I hope you’ll consider joining me and don’t forget to rsvp.

Art Classes at the “Create With Cynthia Store” in Redwood City, California!

Here is what’s happening!  Date, Project and Cost below:

Date: August 8, 2019 at 7pm
Craft Project: DIY American Flag Pillow Bundle
Cost: $45.00
RSVP by 8/1/19

In this class you’ll learn how to use your collection of old buttons to DIY this darling Americana Chic pillow!  This carefully curated bundle comes with everything you need to complete this project! Just bring some old buttons.

Bundle Includes:

o   Pillow Sleeve
o   Well I Declare Gel Art Ink
o   Bless His Heart Gel Art Ink
o   Sample Hush Your Mouth Gel Art Ink
o   Spreader

Date: August 15, 2019 at 7pm
Craft Project: Sweet Tea and Jesus Tote Bundle
Cost: $45.00
RSVP by 8/8/19

This exclusive Sweet Tea & Jesus Tote Bundle includes all the supplies you need to make a tote bag packed with Southern style for all your shopping outings.

Bundle includes:

• Sweet Tea & Jesus Stencil
• Hold Your Horses Gel Art Ink
• Canvas Tote
• Spreader

Date: August 22, 2019 at 7pm
Craft Project: Queen Bee Coasters Bundle
Cost: $45.00
RSVP 8/15/19

In this class you will make Queen Bee Coasters – a set of four.  This exclusive Queen Bee Coasters Bundle includes all the supplies you need to make coasters fit for the Queen Bee you are!

Bundle includes:

o   Clear Stamp Vintage Icons
o   2oz Little Black Dress Rescue Restore Paint
o   Sponge Brush
o   Foam Dome
o   Matte Sealer Sample

Date: August 29, 2019 at 7pm
Craft Project: Watercolor Wash Sample Bundle
Cost $45.00
RSVP by 8/15/19

In this class, you will get hands-on as you learn new DIY skills using a carefully curated workshop kit. You’ll leave with your own set of beautifully illustrated quotes with a watercolor wash background.  Bring an old 8×10 frame if you’d like.

Bundle Includes: 

o   Believe In Your Dreams Stencil
o   Gel Art Ink Sample in If the Creek Don’t Rise, Hey Y’all and Bless His Hearto   Metallic Gold ChalkArt Sample
o   Spreader
o   Artist Brush
o   Sheet of Watercolor Paper

You can go to HelloRevel.com to sign up for the class or email me at createwithcynthia@gmail.com.  In addition the classes are posted here.

Have a great day!
Cynthia

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Here is the Video on You Tube, Handmade DIY T-Shirts!

On this project I use A Maker’s Studio products; Gel Art Inks and Adhesive Mesh Stencils.

I know, I’ve been using ALOT of “A Maker’s Studio” Gel Art Inks.

I guess I’m a little addicted! But look at those colors!

If you haven’t seen my other videos’s on You Tube, you should subscribe to my channel here.

Stay tuned because next week i’ll be showing off more Furniture Restoration projects!

Now go out there and Create something!

Cynthia

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Summer Adventures in Northern California

This past weekend my best girlfriend and I went on an adventure in Northern California. We headed up north for a day of hiking, massages and kayaking and today I’d like to share with you about the hike.

Tennessee Valley Trailhead Hike

If you’re in Northern California, I’d highly suggest checking out Tennessee Valley Trailhead.  If you park at the Trailhead, you can take a nice walk down to the beach.  We also saw a few on bicycles, some strollers, joggers and lots of walkers.  Unfortunately, no dogs!

I hope you enjoy the photos I’m sharing and that it inspires you to go and take an adventure.

I also made a cute video about the DIY Adventure Handbag that you can watch on YouTube here.  All the products I used in this video were from A Maker’s Studio and I do sell them on my website!

Summer adventures are the best!

Make it a great summer!
Cynthia

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Video on You Tube “Handmade Baby Gifts!”

Making gifts is a very personal and special thing.  It takes time and effort and is memorable.  I don’t always have time to make personal gifts, but if I can I will.

Three Things Needed to Make Handmade Baby Gifts!

You only need three things to make handmade baby gifts and once you have the craft items on hand, making the gifts over and over again is super easy.

1. A Maker’s Studio Gel Art Inks
2. A Maker’s Studio Adhesive Stencils
3. Onesies, Burp Cloths or Bibs – I purchase mine on Amazon, but you can always pick them up at any local store.

Here are some examples of the stencils I would recommend for baby gifts.  I usually try and have 3-5 of the Gel Art Inks on hand and that will give you a variety of colors to work with.

• New Baby Mesh Stencil
• US Map Mesh Stencil
• Alphabet 4 Mesh Stencil
• Adventure Mesh Stencil

Enjoy the video on how to make Handmade Baby Gifts.

Make it a great day!

Cynthia

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