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The Iron Orchid Designs (IOD) Spring 2025 release is finally here. Although I may sound like a broken record I think this is the best release ever.   As a retailer, I have been working on some super secret projects using the new products from IOD.  I have created a whole video on YouTube (below) where you can see how I used them to transform a thrift flip, give a piece of furniture a makeover, and even help me create new pages in my altered book journal. I hope you are as excited as I am about the new release.  Being...

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, and who doesn’t love a homemade Valentine? Whether you're planning for a romantic gesture or a thoughtful gift for a friend or family member, DIY gifts show that you’ve put in the time and effort. I’ve collected all of my favorite and EASY Valentine’s Day projects to share with you—hopefully, they’ll inspire your creative side! Homemade Chocolates Valentine’s Day and chocolate—name a more iconic duo! But why not take it up a notch and customize your chocolates? I know it might sound like extra work, but it’s actually easier than you think. I recommend...

Have you heard the term "junk journal"? Probably you have. But what about "altered book journals"? If you're new to that term, you're in for a treat! An altered book is a type of journal that starts with a hardbound book — old or new — and gets transformed into a creative playground for your ideas. It’s different from a junk journal, which is usually made from a variety of loose materials. With altered books, you're taking something old and giving it a new life. I absolutely love old books, and when I come across ones that have seen better...

Have you ever wondered what having a vintage/antique booth was like?  Let me take you behind the scenes of my booth at Plaza Antiques & Collectibles Mall in Lincoln Park, Michigan. After the holidays it is always a good idea for booth owners to have a booth reset, or move things around, take out the old items, and bring in new items.  After Christmas, I needed to remove all the Christmas items and bring in new ones.  I also needed to make more room for my Debi's Design Diary DIY Paint.  Five new paint colors were just added and my...

Last year I became a new Iron Orchid Designs retailer. IOD sells transfers, moulds, stamps, paint inlays, and pretty much everything you need to elevate your projects. I have been using IOD for years before I became I retailer. But my first project as a retailer was extra special.  I was SO excited to share my love for IOD and show everyone what they could do. I found the cutest wood hearts at my dollar store.  I used IOD moulds and air dry clay to embellish the hearts and then painted them with Debi's Design Diary Diary DIY Paint and...