I feel like the queen of the Castle Mural. If there’s one thing I’ve painted more than anything else through the years, it would have to be castles. I’m not at all complaining, either. I happen to love them. Real or not, castles are magical. They inspire the imagination. So, naturally, castle murals are a popular choice when it comes to decorating children’s rooms. Recently I was asked to paint a Castle Mural in a baby nursery, and I thought it was the perfect project to record on video. Continue Reading →
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7 Tips to Save Money on a Kitchen Remodel
If only money was no object, we’d all have the kitchen of our dreams. Well, guess what? I got mine anyway, on a pretty tight budget. And since I learned a few things along the way, I thought I’d share 7 Tips to Save Money on a Kitchen Remodel. Continue Reading →
Picket Fence Mural
I love a good challenge almost as much as I love painting…so when I was asked to paint a more than 30-foot long Picket Fence Mural for an eatery called “Burrito Barn,” I jumped at the opportunity. Little did I know HOW challenging it would be! It wasn’t just the sheer size that proved difficult…it was painting on a coarse wood surface…trying to maintain a cohesive look when there were breaks in the fence every few inches…and, did I mention, the wind was blowing the fence the entire time!?! Now that it’s done, I can finally breathe a sigh of relief, take in the scenery, and enjoy a good burrito. Continue Reading →
Family Tree Mural
If you have a boring hallway, a Family Tree Mural may be just the thing to breath new life into it. That was certainly the case in my house. I recently repainted and moved some things around, and in so doing, was reminded of how my hallway lacked luster. So, before I tacked my photos back onto the plain wall, I went online, and found the inspiration for this swirly, whimsical tree mural. Continue Reading →
Look of Leather Accent Wall
This Look of Leather Accent Wall not only makes a statement, it serves as a sophisticated backdrop for an entertainment center, photos and other artwork. You would never guess you can achieve this look by using plastic grocery bags! But that’s exactly what I used. Don’t ever accuse me of not doing my part to reduce our carbon footprint. I’m all about recycling and repurposing, when I paint! And you can be too. Here’s how I did it: Continue Reading →
Paint Concrete Floors (Train-Themed Murals – Part 5)
We’re staying on track with more Train-Themed Murals, and I mean that quite literally. In this blog, I’ll show you how to Paint Concrete Floors. I wish I could take credit for the idea, but it was already done elsewhere. Once I was shown a picture, I couldn’t wait to paint the concrete floors in my church’s Kids’ Ministry area and see if I could improve on the idea! Continue Reading →
Train Murals – Part 4 (Find Inspiration)
If you’ve been following my blog, we’re staying on track with Train Murals. I spent six and a half weeks painting every hallway and every classroom in the Kid’s Ministry area of my church to give children the feeling they were going on a journey aboard The Grace Express. It was a lot of fun, but also A LOT of ground to cover. So now, in Part 4, I’ll show you where to Find Inspiration for a project this size. Continue Reading →
I Think I Can, I Think I Can (Train Murals – Part 3)
“I Think I Can, I Think I Can” pretty much sums up how I was feeling as I continued to pick up steam…and inspiration, for more train murals. At this point, I had just finished painting a train station in the entry way of the Kid’s Ministry area at my church, when someone handed me a stack of books. He was a serious railway buff and thought I wouldn’t mind seeing some of the stuff he had. Wow! It was exactly what I needed to get me going! Even though my murals were cartoon style, I sketched out a train from one of the book covers and painted my first train in the Preschool classroom. It was an older looking train with lots of character. Keeping with our theme, I called it “The Grace Express.” Continue Reading →