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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...

There are SO many brushes out there and it can be confusing.  I have been painting furniture for over nine years and have learned a lot about brushes.

Anyone else have a huge pile of "future craft projects"?  I sure do! And this year as I part of my spring cleaning I am trying to clear out my stash and finish those projects.  I found these plaques at a thrift store for only ten cents each and I knew I could make them into something cool.   I grabbed my DIY Paint in Little Black Dress and Crinoline and my new DIY Paintbrush the Little Dipper.    Have you seen those vintage butterfly collections?  I love them, but I have to admit I really do not want dead butterflies...