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Bath Renovation 2 – Forplay for the finish, a do it yourself cabinet finish

Posted on July 29, 2011 by Barbara

The Handy Goddess shows new cabinet finish ideas using stains and paint in this inexpensive bath renovation on the cabinet she built. She uses stencils and paint to create an antique faux finish over the cabinet doors and cabinet frame in this diy blog for … Continue reading →

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Concrete patio repair and the most inexpensive stenciled rug idea

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Barbara

The Handy Goddess first does some concrete patio repair then she paints a as rug which is easier than laying carpet tiles on the concrete patio surface instead of using domestic carpet tiles. People might inquire about the stamped concrete patio price because they don’t realize … Continue reading →

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Outdoor furniture repair kit tutorial Part 2 – patio furniture replacement cushions

Posted on August 13, 2010 by Barbara

The Handy Goddess outdoor furniture repair kit tutorial of how she action paints canvas fabric for outdoor furniture with abstract art for her patio furniture replacement cushions and perfert for patio furniture outdoor cushions as well. You could say this is the ultimate … Continue reading →

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Outdoor furniture repair kit tutorial Part 1 – How to paint faux metal finishes

Posted on August 1, 2010 by Barbara

In this outdoor furniture repair kit tutorial, The Handy Goddess shows how to paint old furniture rustic looking by showing how to paint faux metal finishes on a patio swing to look like blackened bronze. She demonstrates exactly how paint a … Continue reading →

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Be your own picture frame mouldings manufacturer without power tools

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Barbara

Be your own picture frame mouldings manufacturer. Learn while watching The Handy Goddess creates her own picture frame templates as she builds her frame without using any power tools and there not lady tools. She does it all with her favorite muti-purpose … Continue reading →

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Giant Rabbit sculpture 6 – stucco do it yourself coat and faux finishing techniques with paint

Posted on April 10, 2010 by Barbara

Unusual and free landscaping ideas. This sculpture is based on chinese good luck symbols. Instead of a cat this is a good luck jack rabbit. In this episode the Handy Goddess puts on a final stucco do it yourself coat and then applies … Continue reading →

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Distressed wood door entrance – 1

Posted on August 11, 2008 by Barbara

Find a recycle yard as where to buy old farm house doors then begin creating your artistic entrance. This idea could be used for architectural exterior moldings or interior. Here I take trashed wood pieces and turn them into something … Continue reading →

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How to make your own headboard – 4 bed build from old doors

Posted on July 28, 2008 by Barbara

How to make your own head board and foot board. Diy headboard ideas and uses for old doors. Here the Handy Goddess shows you how to make a headboard from old doors and then she finishes it off with a … Continue reading →

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Do it yourself wood toy box plans – 5

Posted on June 27, 2008 by Barbara

Free wood toy box plans all you need is one sheet of plywood to build this wood storage box, do it yourself wood toy box or hope chest. For more rag painting techniques and detailed instructions go to: http://www.fauxfun.com/Videos/RagPainting/RagnIndex.html Barbara’s … Continue reading →