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Somerset Home Autumn 2015 Issue

 The Autumn 2015 issue of Somerset Home offers a treasure trove of inspiring home projects. Managing Editor, Devon Warren, definitely will tempt you into adding some new personal touches to your home for the Fall season.

Two of my articles are published in this issue. In the article, Objects of Curiosity: Ancient Tomes, I tell readers how to transform old books into vintage-style tomes.

I used chalk paint and stencils to achieve a worn look to the books. 

In the article, Painted Coffee Bags For Any Occasion, I start with muslin coffee bags and transform them into attractive couture-style sacks that can be used for cosmetics, art supplies and more. 

Somerset Home should hit the newsstands around August 1st. Why not check it out?

Pinterest Project - Shabby Chic Tin Can

I continue to pin DIY and Art Projects yet it seems that I never have the time to make what I see on Pinterest. Do you do this too?

Well, today I saw a Shabby-Chic Style tin can on Pinterest that was either covered in fabric, decorative paper or a napkin. There were no instructions. The Pinner said, This looks easy to mod podge. So I decided to do it with the fabric that I had on hand.

I checked the Mod Podge Decoupage Education Center. And I learned that it was easier to cut the fabric if you covered it with Mod Podge first and then let it dry. That idea did work. I then covered the can with Mod Podge.

To eliminate wrinkles, I found that it was important to smooth the fabric into the can ridges with a damp paper towel. I painted Mod Podge over the covered can. For a permanent finish, I will spray the dry can with a clear acrylic spray paint.

The project didn't take me long at all. So now I finally made something from my Pinterest Board - and I have a new container to store my paint brushes.

 

Art Journal - Hand Lettering Ideas/Tutorials on Pinterest

Image from Elvie Studio Blog

Have you seen this board on Pinterest - Art Journal - Hand Lettering Ideas/Tutorials curated by Sierra Hennessy? Lots of good stuff here!

I love the (above) Hand Lettering created by Lori Vliegen, host of the Elvie Studio Blog. I found her on Pinterest.

Check out Lori's blog - and the Art Journals Board too. And if you find other Pinterest boards focusing on Art Journal or Hand Lettering, please share.