Hard Cover Book Candles

Supplies used:

Old hardcover book,  Metallic paint, ribons, gems, charm, tea light, flame retardant, brushes,  Glue, Mod Podge.



How to:

1. Seal the edges of the book with Mod Podge, let dry, then trace the size of the tea light and drill. Seal the hole with Flame retardant.

2. Trace the book onto the paper and adhere Glue, then coat the entire book edges and spine with paint let dry.

3. varnish


4. Wrap ribbon around book and tie into a knot, add charm, add gems to the cover of the book, add the tea lights.

(I did not make the sample in the picture. I found this picture in google images)

Painting Furniture

Here are a few step by step instructions on how to paint a piece of furniture:




1. Prepare work area - Place the furniture on a drop cloth in a ventilated area.

2. Prepare Furniture Piece - Remove hardware (drawer pulls, etc)

3. Sand - with fine-grit sandpaper to scuff the surface and prepare it to be painted. Wear gloves, safety goggles and a dust mask.

4. Clean off dust - Remove any residual sawdust with a damp rag (don't wet the wood) or tack cloth. You can also use a hand vacuum or brush.

5. Prime - Apply a coat of water-based primer. For smaller pieces, you may be able to use spray primer. The primer usually dries within 1 to 2 hours. Read the directions on the container. If the primer coat looks spotty or thin, apply a second coat and allow it to dry.

6. Base Coat - Add a coat of water-based paint. Brush or roll it on with even strokes, going in the direction of the wood grain. With spray paint, make slow passes with the can 8 to 12 inches from the wood surface. Allow the first coat to dry. Add a second coat and allow it to dry overnight.

7. The Fun Part - You can now start your decorative painting and/or faux finishing.

8. Last Step - Seal the piece with a water based varnish or polyurethane.

Watercoloring with Stamps

There are a few ways to add color to  your stamped image.

• Dip the tip of a blender pen on to the corner of a Stamping Pastel, then apply color to the stamped image.
• Brush the tip of a blender pen, Aqua Painter, or wet Watercolor brush directly on the tip of a Watercolor Crayon, then apply color to the stamped image.
• Outline a section of the stamped image with a Watercolor Crayon or Watercolor pencil, then use a blender pen, Aqua painter or wet watercolor brush to pull color where desired.
• Press the closed lid of a classic stamping pad down against the ink pad creating a small pool of color on the lid. Use a blender pen, Aqua painter or a damp watercolor brush to lift the ink off the lid and apply to stamped image.