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This easy faux rust technique takes just a few minutes and uses surprisingly few supplies. The simple ingredient is cinnamon! Create beautiful wall art with this fun technique. I’m always on the lookout for new and interesting craft techniques, and recently I ran across this simple way to create the look of rust. This easy faux…
This week, I received an email from Rebecca and Elizabeth, of Lee & Pearl. They had seen my tutorial on how to make Faux Tin Tiles from disposable aluminum pans. As artists who create exquisite miniature patterns and accessories for 18″ dolls, they used this technique to craft stunning miniature “antique” Chanukah Menorahs, reflecting their dedication…
Let’s face it, sometimes craft supplies can be expensive. But I do have a few DIY ideas that can save you money. You can get the same or similar look at a fraction of the price, and have a lot of fun in the process! One of the most popular projects on the Sitcom uses Faux…
My daughter and her husband moved to Florida a few weeks ago and one of the pieces of furniture that she was in need of was a cabinet for her bathroom. She loved the Enchanted Fish Pattern that I made a few weeks ago out of a disposable cookie sheet, so we made a smaller…
If you are familiar with my more popular projects, then you have probably seen my tutorial on my Faux Stained Glass Peacock. Since that tutorial was published, I have had numerous requests for the pattern, and the kit and pattern are currently the biggest seller in my Etsy shop. So, it stood to reason that…
How to make beautiful faux tin tiles with just a disposable aluminum cookie sheet! Recycled crafts are one of my specialties. Embossing disposable cookie sheets is an easy technique and creates amazing art. Beautiful faux tin tiles! Want to know how? This fun project is one of the most popular craft ideas on the Sitcom! And that…
In celebration of The Sitcom’s Two Year Anniversary, I am bringing back some of my oldest tutorials, revamped and updated with fresh new photos and extra information. Hope you enjoy… This tutorial was originally published on June 10, 2010. We’ve been in this house for about 8 years now. When we bought it, it was…
I am always thrilled to receive mail from folks who have been inspired by my tutorials. This week, I thought I’d feature of few of the recent ones to hit my mailbox. So check out some of the awesome projects that were originally inspired by a Sitcom post! Your faux stained glass project got me hooked…
Create a faux tiffany lamp! A great way to revamp a thrift store lamp and create awesomeness using a faux stained glass method created with school glue and acrylic paint. I used this method previously for my Faux Stained Glass Peacock. While perusing thrift stores during our trip to Gatlinburg, my sister-in-law pointed out a…
The week I was snowed in, I got very adventurous and decided to finally do something about the little sewing table that sits in my hallway. It is one of those tables that folds up and hides a Singer Sewing machine. Not what you would exactly call antique, but definitely an older model. The top…
Love new innovative craft ideas? I found a way to create faux stained glass using only acrylic paint and glue! This easy stained glass project is even more fun with a good pattern. One of my specialties is creating unique patterns like the Majestic Peacock Pattern used in this tutorial. This project is relatively child friendly and a page from…
When we moved into our house eight years ago, every wall was white. It was a total blank canvas. It was exciting, but a bit intimidating too. What would we do with all that white space? With the help of textured wallpaper and wood trim, and a bunch of paint, we transformed a blank canvas…
One thing that I love to experiment with is faux finish painting. My most popular project by far, is my Faux Stained Glass technique using paint and glue. I’ve also created some cool looks with a Faux Textured Chair Rail and Faux Carved Wainscoting using textured wallpaper. This week, I tackled a whole new Faux…