Art doesn’t have to be overly large and complex. In fact, if you can imagine it, you can create it as art. I needed two pieces of artwork – cheaply and quickly! – to replace two self-portraits my kids didn’t believe represented them well anymore (they felt their own images were too childish!). Not wanting to spend oodles of money and lots of time shopping, I decided to use this as an opportunity to drive home a message I repeat often: Stay Focused. Continue reading » » » »

Many painting techniques require a certain amount of glaze to be mixed with your paint colors. This is especially true for faux painting techniques. But what if you’re out of glaze? The simple fix is water. Water is a great paint extender and allows you more workable time much like glaze. Don’t be fooled — water is not the same as glaze and isn’t a… Continue reading » » » »

Live in a rental space? This Super Simple Decor idea is perfect for renters who are typically not allowed to make major adjustments to their living space. Chair rails are a simple way of adding to the look of any room. Not just for dining rooms, libraries, home offices, bedrooms and even bathrooms can benefit from the addition of a chair rail. Even in an apartment, smaller wooden rails can be attached to… Continue reading » » » »

Every room deserves a little bling… a little shine. This Super Simple Decor idea provides just the sparkle any space can benefit from. Ka-Jinker is a quick-click attachment tool and embellishment system found in craft and hobby stores.Jems come in both shiny and matte finishes. A pack of 15 Jems is around $3 US. Add jeweled designs to your… Continue reading » » » »

Short on headboard ideas? This Seriously Cheap series shows some easy decoration ideas to add a bit of pizazz to that space above the head of your bed. Each of these ideas can be used as the headboard alone, or as an added touch to the wall area at the head of the bed. “DIY Homemade Tiles.”

I’m an artist, but not an artsy artist. What’s the difference? I’m pretty decent with tools that really guide me along and fill in the blanks. I’m no freehander and can’t seem to come up with concepts that flow well from my brain to the canvas. For that to happen, I need special assistance, especially from tools such as Artrage. Continue reading » » » »