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    Better Homes and Gardens Special Interest Publicati- YOURSELF —% me, Paint _Anyth + Pe ColorfuleWall. Projects; ThatWow: Make'a‘Cool-Table from Scratch: Enjoying your favorite magazine just got easier! Every issue is packed with all the know-how and how-to you need to let your creativity shine. Painting tips and tricks, weekend furniture facelifts, storage ideas to steal, clever color combinations, amazing d-i-y artwork ... everything you need to infuse your home with your personality! The new digital edition of Do /t Yourseff... it’s your favorite magazine, your way. Get it today at bhg.com/diydigital available on ‘App Sri nies mar tgp, ne. Amazon, Kd, and Kodi Fra tadnmats of azo com, ne. fia, oa ie rogitered vademart of Bares & Nae ne, Google Play a adem of Google 52 FRESH PICKS 60 Flea market makeovers and spruced-up secondhand scores take ths dining room from dated to dati. GIVE SWIRLA WHIRL Applied to paper. furniture, 68 ‘and walla, these marbling techniques make for svity ‘and sophisticated fun, (ONE WHITE WALL ‘Wondering what to do with 4 that one blank wall? Get ready to make a colorful statement with any one of these five fun treatments, ‘ONE TABLE THREE WAYS 84 Gather your pats around your ‘own handmade table. Build i from scratch, then decorate and embalish it using one ot these trendy techniques. 90 DISHING UP COLOR This dining room is packed with pretty paint projects Check out our step-by-step Instructions to get the look! ‘THE NESTER 98 Youll ig this design blogger's approach to feathering her nest in sweet DIY style. STAIRS 5 WAYS ‘Step up your decorating in ‘=nunexpected space: your stairway! We show you five fab ways to add color and pattem WATER WORLD Who says watercolor paints ate the realm of only grade schoolers orfine artists? We employ them for eveything from textles to family photos. SYMBOL STYLE Use simple motifs from your computer's word processing program to create cool stencil designs. ORGANIZED HOME SWEEPSTAKES Enter to win $5,000 for home improvement projects to cut the clutter in your home! 8 TRVIT 26 Use tree paint swatches to create interesting art and hame decor. 37. STUFF WELOVE Get sot for spring with these 29 Innovative books, produ, and do-it-yourself i, 22. SALVAGE STYLE Build an adorable backyard a Chicken coop fortes than $100! DIY's go-to gal for thrifty projects shows us how ‘ORDER IN THE HOUSE (Our organization expert dishes ‘on the latest and greatest storage must-haves for your erty, COOL TooLs We demystify consumer-grade paint sprayers and share cur favorite products on the market SPECIAL SECTION Everything you need to know about painting prep! Learn how to patch a hole inthe wall ‘lscover what paint frish is right for your project, and rmuch more. 112 BESTOFETSY We cant resist these happy, handmade pretties in every shade of the rainbow. ALSO IN THIS ISSUE 4 ONBHG.COM/DIY 7 EDITOR'S LETTER 106 RESOURCES larpenace 9 wk 10 swatch gap HL swatch ames 15 Pain-depestonie 73 Book poge rent 76 tere cheese markers 40, Watercolor ampansce 92 Yardsictable ever 40 Watercolor napkin 93 Printed apis Watercolor bubble wal 20 96 Decouraged cous At Watercolor vase 97 artis ses 50 Stencled bedside ale 100, arbi place mats $0 ed wa 100, 101 ined cork et Frosen-gss vse 68 Pane stk wl art 70 baihecpate 70 Somped cha ction 71 Cotr-tockcsesser 73 ont the COUCH See this sweet dining space decked out bag.cormery Watercolor photograph 98 Stencled ith storage un 101 Pte ang tenable template 78 na new color scheme! Check cut page 68. photograph ADAM ALBRIGHT Dok Yourset! spring 3 bhg.com/diy projects, tools, and inspivation Check out the Web for even more of our fave do-it-yourself projects, ideas, and decor inspiration to get your home ready for spring Win $5,000... tackle your home fix-up list! Enter at Tune in to BHG.com/ your tone DIYfixup ‘Are you Maple seepage orotate Gold or Frosty Blue? Take the color personality quiz to find out. BHG.com/ DIYColorQuiz Brush with greatness Download our freeiPad app tor ideas and how- tofor more than 50 home paint projects BHG.com/ DivPaintApp It'sa colorful world Use our color toot to find the perfect hues for any room inyour home. BHG.com/ DIVFindColor Tis the season for clean Start your spring leaning to-do list here. BHG.com/ DIYSpringClean PS. Get issues of DIY electronically! Go to www.zinio.com/diyoffer to see the special offer for new subscribers. 4 dot Yoursatt! spray 2013 “JENNIFER DARLING. 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What jewelry to pair with it? ‘Those decisions continue into our work lives, from color-coding spreadsheets to personalizing our offices with art and photos. ‘And when we come home, we expect the color ‘on our walls to do something for us, too: Calm 1us, invigorate us, make us feel cozy. Despite being surrounded by color, selecting ‘the hues for our homes remains one of the most difficult decorating decisions we make. ‘As our team planned ou annual Paint “Anything issue, we tried to zero in on the pain points do-it-yourselfers have when it comes to choosing and using paint and color From the prep work necessary for a flawless finish (see ‘page 33) to color picks from experts (page 36) to get-the-look palettes with every story (starting on page 45), we hope our homework helps with your next paint project. Share your color tips with us at facebook.com/DIYIdeas. Bethany Kohoutek, Do It Yoursel™ editor PS: Find Do It Yourself when and where it's most convenient for you! Check out BHG.com/DIYDigital to find editions of the magazine for your tablet. laptop, or mobile device. Do Yoursett! spingaois 7 = Kick up your color palette with punchy projects made from paint chips. projects 30D! MENSING HARRIS potogrops STEVEN MEDONALD{ words JESSICA ANDERSON 8 oitYourse| sp “& bag.cormery Perfectly pixilated ‘ABOVE: ress upa drum shade with this pretty picel treatment. LEFT: Gather pant chips in your desred colo palette, and use a square punch to make them ‘a uriform shape ard size. Dorit tas leftover punches chips see page 13 Lay the squares facedown on apece of cardboard one section at atime, and coat ‘thern with spray adhesive. Begin applying the paint chips to the top, center section ofthe lampshace, and work your way down and around, being mind ‘of cole placement When you reach the bottom row, re squares to ftthe remaring space before achering to the lampshade Dok Yourset! spring 201s 9 The ombré effect ‘THIS PHOTO: Wow your walls with wonderful vall artyou can print at home. Trim a large, ‘acient-stye paint chip toa standard photo size suchas 4x6 or 5x7inches. Find a photo.cn your computer, conver itto black and white, and _agst your settings to print to the appropriate Page size. Feed the paint chip into yourink-jet printer and print the photo, For: andhang asa set. 10 bo Ie Yourstt spring A floral frenzy BELOW Fstiona colo cy-cachng gated om prety pape fore Feed bright-color paint chi nchto create floral cutouts, To make it ct 1 flower. Ligh etal horizontally and fold up. LEFT: Cut two small sitsin the center of lower, and chain together by threading ribbon through the openings. ABOVE: Bedeck a basic bedside tabletop with colorful paint chips for a custom Crafted look for less. LEFT. Cut paint chips into unitorm-size strips, anc arrange ‘onyour tabletop as desred. To help jog your memory when adhering the strips, snap a picture oda ign. Lay the strips face .ce of cardboard, and ‘ene by one until your patt sors or a crafts knife, Seal vith a couple of coats of poly jon, top your table wit he clear go torts dime = Fresh frames BELOW: Craft magnetic frames with a square punch, self-adhesive magnetic sheet and paint chips LEFT: Peel aay the backing on apiece of magnetic sheet, and 2? apply paint chip tothe exposed adhesive. Trim around the paint chp witha crafts knife, punch a square near the top; use to frame your favorite photos. Dont toss the punched-out squares~these make mini magnets or use them for the lampshade jrojecton page 8. For more fun magnetic frames, punch diferent shapes. Dot Yoursett| Spring 201s 13, BELOW: Create these colorful coasters from home improvement freebies— rounded-commer paint chips and viny flooring samples. LEFT: Round the comers ofthe flooring samples by tracing around the paint chips’ comers {and carefuly trimming excess material with scissors, Secure the pant chip to the center ofthe vinyl sample with spray achesive.n a well-ventilated area, ‘waterproof the coasters by applying five coats ofa glossy polycryic sealer, being sure to alow ful dying time between coats. Afi fet pads to the coaster bottoms to prevent scuffing. H i 14 pore Yourstt sprig 2013 Book it! THIS PHOTO: Save your spot in sample style with a beautful bookmark made from your favorite-color paint chip, Purchase a stencil from your local crafts store, or finda tree printable stencilonline. Trace the ‘design onto the paint chip with afine-point permanent marker to-create a pretty bookmark that pops between pages. CORNER COVERAGE Xyron’s Glue Stick for Comers will perfectly cover your corners, while still giving you a smooth round edge for other shapes! Xyron is famous for edge-to-edge adhesive...here's one more way we have you covered! GS: Patent-Pending Shape Built for corners! XZ Adhesive Gauge See how much glue is left! Lock-In Cap Advances adhesive and keeps cap safe! "= Glue Hos From the makers of the XYRON Stick www.xyron.com 1.5" Sticker Maker. Create a Better Way. Save the environment. Start keeping kids in science class. 71% of Litties reported doing better in school Pees Regs eee eit R Ss Even big change starts with something ttle. Sie eg Seated eeu eee] 6 Start Something” Donate money or time at BigBrothersBigSisters.org shea Cee easel teal teas CC Cultivate cutinary delights without commiting to a full Size garden. These 18342 inch Planters made from recycled steel come with growing ‘medium and three types of herb or vegetable seeds, ‘willperch perfectly on 3 kitchen windowsill $40 per kit Pottingshedcreations.com Enjoy the crops your Srandparents grew with an hheiioom seed collection The packets (we tucked oursin a frult carton) promise a three. ‘offive-year harvest of 25, different veggies, including celery eggplant, pumpkin, and kale. $49 for it botanicainterests. Step away from the plastic Pot! Planters made from, Tenewable plant byproducts a ard egane pgmerts ee ineghicoomondieac lest ve years aborted Nova pot series starts at $5; come Forbook sures pope Dok Your swing ss 37 stuff we love Hello SPRING ‘ 1. Stitch in time — Sew something adorable with an embcoidery kit that includes essential supplies and one of more than 100 PDF pattems. Patterns alone start at $4, kts start S18; sewingseed.com 18 Doe Yourstt spring aons 2. Quick fix Swipe the fresh- smeling Tibet Almond Stick across damaged furniture, hardwood floors, or wainscoting to instantly erase scratches, and blemishes, $15 oratwo-pack: duluthtrading.com 3. Plant primer Bring ait tet tiny terraces and petite patios with irventive ideas trom gardening pro Isabelle Palmer Find out howto plant 2 cockta-focused window bor, a budget- frienaly wal garden ‘ora leafy space for entertaining. $20, cicobooks com 4.Bottoms up Repurpose your favorite soda or beer bottles into a clever piece of iluminating arth this amp kt Shust iver clean glass bottles in Fngs around the included lightbulb, Shine on! $40 for kt uncommangoods.com 5, Girl power These vibrant tel tools are perfectly proportioned for Quick projects such ashanging artwork assembing turture orinstaling curtain fds. The DIVVA set ts inside a roomy zippered cams case. $40, macyscom bag.cormery 6. Acut above Slice through cardboard, rope. vinyl carpet. and even plastic clamshell packaging wth this hardworking rotary cutter. The cordless device features a blade guard and long-lasting lithium-ion battery. $40; otulas.com Z.Lift off Take the backbreaking work out ofremodeling when you use Handle ‘on Demand to transport countertops, cabinets, and more up to 100 pounds. Simply suction the handle to any flat nonporous surface and ift—with the legs, of course. $10; duluthtrading.com 8. Chic smock Pull weeds and sow seeds in stye with this machine-washable tool belt disguised san apron. Three roomy, ruffled pockets hold garden tools for easy access. $34; uncommongoods.com Dok Yourset! spring 201s 19 stuff we love 9.Wash'n'go _10.Get grip Clean upto 10 garments Secure large or ocdly = atatime inthe Launcry shaped cargo th the — Pod, a sustainable Flex Web, a set of six = alternative to traditional bungee cords joined by washing machines, acertralring, Flexible The Podrequires ust polyurethane cords Sqallons cf water per come in 11. colors and cele and spins streich to twice their ‘with a hand crank, original length, $18.02, saving both water fora 24-inch Flex Web; and electricty $100; justdckyproducts.com thelaundrypod.com 20 doit Yourset! spring 20:3, sy 11, Create a card ‘Channel your inner artst vith these playful stamp setsandink pads Design ascene from London, Paris, or New York—or make a custom (greeting card with cheery holiday-theme sets. $15 per stamp set ‘and $5 per ink pad: vyellowowlworkshop.com 12, High roller Easy cleanup isthe name of the game with this cageless, quick- release minirolle. A notched end means roller covers stay ut white universal threaded handle makes the Cageless frame compatible with most extension poles. 12 purdy.com oo"! me “ PP ety gil Pa ae x =a wa 13.Astepabove 14.How-tohero 15. Tailored Standord adders take Bring backa crating tiles These cozy upprecious storage staple ofthe 1970s Carpet squares aud realestate The Xtend _whenyoucreate the fohey harmo and Cimb telescoping inexpensive Mod fe Roars whether Laddercolapeesino — Podgeproectsinths pues ey tng isell making jam-packed guide. Sranyor Srv oval compact porable _Decoupageeveryhng Campeing Cables and choice foronthe-_—_ftomapar ofold Srpesvantiom tat gochores S1SD'er —bootstoahancmade _ficigrsmeoralneat the 8¥4-foot model: pendant bracelet: $8; Sq per tle: lorcom *e itendandclimacom ——_lekaeltscom bong.cormary bo Yoursett| pring 2ors 21, salvage style = - aa or the DIrds With just $50 and an eye for upcycling, you can build a backyard chicken coop and be well on your Way to enjoying farm-fresh eggs. rojo MICHELE BESCHEN poops KRUTSADA | words JESSICAANDERSON 22 Bolt Yourself! 8 — - 1. Something to cluck about IFbuilding a chicken coop this charming in ust one weekend doesn't sound unbelievable enough, cid we mention that It cost only $50? ‘TV show host Michele Beschen built this henhouse on a base of concrete posts using basic 2x4 framing, Reclaimed materials kept the costs low While enhancing the coop’s country charm. The lumber used for siding as salvaged from an old barn and run-down fences, and the sloped roof sports shingles left over from a roofing project. Before you build, check local zoning for livestock ordinances and permit requirements, bong.cormary Dot Yourset! sprig 201s 23 24 elt Yourset| spring 2015, Lined with an old cotfee-bean sack, a rusty wrought-iron rack becomes a precious planter for shade-loving blooms. Building nesting boxes is much like building a simple bookcase—just add a slanted roof. Because birds of a feather flock together, up to three chickens can share a single 12-inch nesting box. To create perches for your favorite cluckers, strip the bark off branches and attach to the front of nesting boxes. For cozy bedding, stuff the boxes with a few handfuls of straw. Don’t keep your feathered friends all cooped up! A run provides vital play space and allows chickens to range. Michele made this enclosure with 1x4 inch mesh fencing, burying it deep into the ground to keep burrowing predators, ‘out, She covered the run with nylon fish netting for additional protection. DlYers use Old’ Masters on vintage finds, thrift store treasures and attic heirlooms. — User friendly and forgiving, discover more at. elecionse myoldmasters.com/diymagazine For. locations. Team DIY rer Pamela Peeeireewy roars biel iiavateted them thelr own ha Br eee eas eer oer 1 Expecting rain With a holder this stylish, yout never misplace your umbrella, The cleverly designed - stand flaunts a sturdy boot shape crafted of hard baked terra-cotta, ‘At 18% inches tall, even the longest ‘umbrella will fitjust fine. The stand is, also available in black. $80; _zgallerie.com i 4. Bird's-eye view Here's something to chitp about! This whimsical Woodpecker wall rack features five cast-metal bird-shape hooks that rock in and out to hola scarves, hats, jackets, and more. $40; umbra.com “ghis boag.cornery Even without a coat closet, you can whip an entryway into shape. This bookcase, opposite, was converted to contain jackets, bags, and outdoor essentials. Ordinary bins outfitted with fabric covers and chalk labels store seasonal gear, and labeled drawers help manage sunglasses, keys, and other small items. Keep your entry check with these creative organizers, 2.Dishitout Who can resist this key-shape ‘container fashioned from stainless steel and nonslip rubber? $20; “ap keanmiles.com 3. Magnetic appeal This magnetic wall trip is perfect {for keeping small spaces neat. It ‘comes with six tiny but powerful magnets and is alco available inred. $25; seejaneworkcom 5. If the shoe fits The Nest wall- mount shoe rack is an elegant space-saver that stacks up to six pairs of shoes. within a free- flowing form. Itsalso available ina freestanding floor version. $120; j-me.couk Do Yourset! spring 201s 27 Simplicity by Brother” Announcing The Marriage of Two Sewing Dynasties ‘What do you get when you pair Brother” innovation to Simplicity precision? A simply affordable, fabulously ‘elegant sewing and embroidery match made in heaven. The Simplicity® Limited Edition Sewing and Embroidery Line by Brother”, starting at just $99°t at your side 1-800-4-A-BROTHER bree Reel) Mery These metal lockers are constructed of 16-gauge powder coated steal, and each of the three units features an adjustable shelf and multiple hooks Inside. Various sizes are available. a $290 this combination: buy.com 28. bo Yoursatt! spring 2013 Craftedin the United States from reclaimed fallen cedars, the sculptural Twisted Vine coatrack ‘combines natural beauty with functional convenience. The sturdy 668-inch-tall frame will accommodate aslewot jackets. $279; vivaterra.com This has to be the most economical solution for storing tall boots. The rack holds three pairs of boots upside down to help prevent the shafts from creasing and flopping over. $11; storables.com cool LOGIS= = Spray smart shades of spvay Beam paint possible, spray ‘outdoors orn a well Once available only to pros, paint sprayers are becoming the DIY consumer's best buddies—with friendly prices to match. ventiated indoor aea words, KATELYN PHILIP Shop wisely. Many paint sprayers can be used fora a \atety of obs, but some LOvEIT ‘ate designed fo a particular surface. Be sure the one you pick is designed for your project (indoor, outdoor, ete) Prep carefully. Spraying is three to eight times faser than using a paintbrush or rll z butts messir. Detaled prep is crucial, Cover and securely tape every surface you don't ‘want sprayed E fps Thin Fach pant ype ana oe byandis diferent; checkpoint: siat canlabdsto see fyour paint requires thing and atvat rato. Asaguidelne thin tex — paint th water and thin ot- = base paint with commmerca- Blackand Decker = ‘rade paint thinner 2-Speed Quick oO > Testi Try your sprayer on x scrap matetal before you = begin your project. ean take. few minutes to get the ictacker com hang ofa sprayer, La 9 of a spray Get moving, Move your atm | in wide, steady strokeswhen = spraying, Begin moving your arm before you start the sprayer to get a smooth finish - t Byes 2 “SS ~ I how to stamp with celery What you't need! = —Cetery bunch atep 2 Knife Pour paint onto a paper plate, and ee Cutting board use the paintbrush to apply paint to teats yer _ Masking tape the celary ends. Avoid dripping paint en Disposable plate ito the sak — Acrylic crafts paint ent _—t-inch-wide flat artist's step 3 paintbrush Firmly press the sarmp onto the abc —Fabrie-covered seat covered seat Removethe samp —Style stick (from crafts store) athousling it Repeatin your dese aan arrangement Letry step 1 _— Tomalethestamp.cutceley2-3. step 4 inches from the endl, then wrap Dp ste sic iro paint oof tape around end to hol together excess and painton esvesas desired Let dry for 20 minutes. (©. Letary. ots thelnester This savvy mom and blogger knows that home is where the heart is—even a rental home. words PAULA MARSHALL Settling in quickly is Myquillyn Smith's strong suit. She has moved 13 times since she and husband Chad married s7yearsago.(A cherished pice of artwork lists the street names of ll their adresses) From this transient life, she's learned to prioritize her decorating efforts. “tye learned how to make aplace my awn ‘without having to paint the cabinets” she ‘says focus my time on things we can take with us when we move” ‘Now living in North Carolina with her 7A po Yourslt| Sprig 2013 husband and thelr three boys, Mygullyn ‘often refreshes items rather than replacing them, Paint and fabricare her ‘o0Is of choice to change her color scheme. “To update the family room, she covered the mismatched furniture i fresh, white slipcovers. She painted the base of the coffee table white and the top a sot green. ‘When items are acquired, they too, photogrags ORIE WILLIAMS juli ANDREA CAUGHEY What she did... ABOVE: Deciding the time was tight for white, Mygullyn ‘Smith painted the walls of her ‘most recent family room and sipcovered the sectional The canvas onthe far left frequently ‘gets updated with strokes from the current pant project OPPOSITE: Most ofthe artwork is famiy-focused. Plows with pattem and texture spor her new color choices. eT eae atts Gosling Terrace Spring House Place age [sd ete\ Vangel) Dok Yourset! spring 2013 75 get acclimated by her deft hand (One recent adaition—a large, funky ceramic ow!—sported its original 1970s colors until Myquillyn spray painted it white ‘As pretty as her houses, it's ‘surprising to lear that perfection isn't the goal. Myquillyn items in their as-is stat tothe imperfect, whimsical,and lighthearted” she says. Her mantra: Tt doesn’t have tobe perfect to be beautiful. That's also the tagline of hher popular blog at thenestercom. The philosophy isa budget-friendly choice as she often shops at tag sales and thrift stores. ‘Myquilly's appreciation of serendipitous beauty extends to all things natural; she's especially drawn tothe free-form beauty of trees, She recruited solid sections of ‘ree trunks to serve as side tables in the bedroom and entry. Not a fan of traditional at, Myquillyn covers her wails with personal items, such as pictures ‘and silhouettes of her fail, along, with items of her own creation, from wreaths to palntings. “ITT need art, just make it” she says. The result is home well-suited towithstanding the hard knocks of farnily life, As Myquillyn explain, “The house should serve the people the people shouldnt serve the house:” What she did... THIS PHOTO: Custom solutions in rental home eed to be penny-wise [Myquilyn covered the family und ina fiends was already painted white and distressed, makeng ta erfect ft for Mygullyn's home. The curtains are lengths of striped fabric hun conting clips. seeing book-page wreaths cntine, Myquilyn made one fora book-signing party for her sister. After the party the wreath found a home inher family room. large minor's frame Do keyGursettSiFsigaci 77 What she did... ‘OPPOSITE: Formety painted a light-absorbing black, a beloved hutch was re-coated in gray’ Kakito better ft the current home's relaxing color scherne. ceramics, the piece now fit beautifully in the dining room, ‘ABOVE: The dining room ‘also suffered from the black hole” syndrome, so Myouilyn paintedit to match the hut She kept biack chairs to set off the light colors, Another flash-sale find, the chandeliers hung deliberately low to make it more noticeable. RIGHT: Aring ‘of aqua frames the hutch’s open shelves and continues the color scheme FAR RIGHT Hanging 3 tight cluster of plates adds color toan area above the windows thats often a desert fr decor. bong.cormary Dok Yourset! spring 2013 79 80 bolt Yourset| spring 2015, LEFT The bedroom shows Myquily's mastery of accenting budget-sawvy buys with her do-it-yourself skis. She found dls at ontneflash-sale stes fo the designer-lock upholstered headboard and chair that will go with the family whenever they move. Then she saved money by making wispy curtain panels from sheets found ata local ciscount store, The poster-board sunburst mirrors her ov design, TOP: Mycuillyn painted a section of tee trunk glossy white and uses it asa sie table ina tight spot, ABOVE LEFT: For atouch of romance, she carved the couple's nia into the tree trunk. ABOVE RIGHT: Aight tute from the local Habitat for Humanity ReStore got an upgrade with white paint and an assortment of flame-shape and round bulbs. bag.cormery Dot Yourset| spring 2013 84 What she did... The family ncluding experimented with plate arranging, search “quickies” ac ere Piecors oe | palettes trom cots Wi SU eee} ‘Ace Paints 5 DIY Ideas to Steal FRESH WITH A TOUCH OF FUN IS MYQUILLYN SMITH’S STYLE. HERE'S HOW YOU CAN CREATE THAT LOOK IN YOUR HOME. 4 ee O<*- ue custom slipcovers Gelivered to your door. Natural cotton duck suits the ¢ should dA Platter matters Safely hang plates by wangers based. CA cheers ) on theirsize and weight ) ana plate hangers areas <7) inexpensive as trift-store ‘ceramic ware. Heavy-duty Star bright Make your own starburst ior nan afternoon following Myquillyn’s instructions. Go to her biog, $20 sunburst minor } — aWe ite 5. Snap itup ff allows you to create a writeable surface anywhere bag.cormery Stars ways Stylish stairs are on the rise. Try one of our creative, can-do ideas to perk up the daily climb in your home. Se ee Eye ene) Er Pa di bag.cormery What we did.. If youre short on time, these quick, mess-free decals have got your number. Mask treads using painters tape, and pain the risers your desired color. Remove the tape before the paints completely dry, When the risers are dry, measure to find the center (of each step horizontally and vertically. Mark lightly with 2 panci. Adhere the decals according to supplier’ instructions. We scored our decals for just $24 on twistmo.etsy ‘com. If desired nish with a clear sealer to protect the decals from foot trafic Dot Yourset! sprig 2013 8S Chose one pattern or 10 fora fight of wallpapered risers, We let shades of green lead the way for our colage of Galbraith & Paul wallpapers, Prime steps as needed— \we used a wallpaper primer on our painted risers. Cut paper slightly wider and longer than the actual risers, and adhere just as you would to a wall according to the supple’ instructions. Use a straightedge and utility krife to tim excess paper. When dry, top with a wallpaper sealer to protect the paper. 86 bolt Yourset| spring 2015, Here's one way to use leftover paint and boost your entryway atthe same time. Be sure to use similar paint finishes—ours are semigioss. Mask each tread vith painters tape. Starting at the top step and working down, sea smal roller or 2-inch brush to paint each riser your desred color. Remove the tape before paintis completely dry. Alterativey, paint all, xcrunner Up the stairs, ering both the risers and treads, What we did... “Tis fight flaunts positively delightful futtery decals guide you up each step. ‘Mask reads using painter's taperanct-paintthe risers your desired color Remove tape before the paintis completely dry. Measure the risers, and cut decalsto size as needed We custorn-ordered this set of decals for $40 from janeymacwaalls etsy.com to fiteach rser-Achere decals according to the supplers instructions if desea. frish with a clear sealer to protect the decals, \Wakc on the wild side by tenciing risers with an animal print in an unexpected hue, Our zebra-pattern border stencii from Michaels happened to fit the rsers perfectly. Mask the risers using painte’s tape, and paint a base coat (ours is white \When the paints dry spray the stencil back with stencil adhesive, and secure it tothe top riser. Usea stencil brush and paint (we used coral to apply the pattern. Remove the stencil and repeat on each step. Carefully pul off the tape, and finish the risers with a clear sealer for protection For Resources see age 106 the palette eer Paice ie pened tir Ce ure) ceo Sooo og renee anes og Borie Panta | SS 2 a ss ace Bs Y : % = eo & = = ro ee i es} 3 2 a3 3 — 2 = a = = rs 2 2 S Fe Ss g g g br Ss g a 4 S s 5 5 fo cr [= 5 5 5 5 I Es bag.cormery Give a fond memory a fun makeover with abasle set of watercolor paints, above. Convert a distal photo to black and writ, then prin it on lightweight watercolor paper or cardstock Avoid ink printers! Use laser printer, or enlist your local copy shop for help. Tint your favorite deta from the image with watercolor pants fight colors ‘werk best using a soft watercolor brush [a Leave the remainder of the photo black and white, and alow it to dry at least three hours. It the frst wash of colorist ight enough, apply a second coat. Let chy completely before freming, Dot Yourset! sprig 201s 94 bag.cormery Stripes ahoy Transport your dinner guests to a coastal retreat with atable setting anchored by these nautical inspired napkins, above. To make your ‘own, first combine fabric paint and water unt the misture achieves a watery consistency. Then paint stripes across the napkins using a flat brush. For thinner stipes than those seen here, use 2 round brush, suchas the one shown (a). The color should bleed sghtly to achieve 2 viatercolorike appearence once the paint dries. Dot Yourset! sprig 201s 93 Watered down Tuma plain duvet into apiece of ant while channeling yourinner Jackson Pollock, ths photo. ‘Wet the duvet with water, then spread tout ona flat surface (we took oursinto the backyard) Mix ‘water and fabric paint until the ‘combination becomes watery. Drench a large paintbrush with the mixture and fling it atthe ‘ounet allowing the paint to run and bleed. The color willightly bleed through tothe back layer of fabric. After the duvet has dred, Use a bottle fited witha tip that has smell opening and filed with the water-paint minture to paint circles, ines and dots. The paint may bleed slightly but wil holdits form on the dry duvet. Repeat with pitow shams. Follow manufacturer's instructions to permanently st the paint bag.cormery Gone fishing Float bright sh ona pllow sham to embaish en aquatic bedroom there, above, Make ash pater from cipartora freehand sketch Outre vith bold Blackmore, lace the pattem nse the sham and trace iton the fabric with Emr’ weshable glue ato create amask After he lv cies i tum write) bush onthe color using a sight vatered-don fabric pinto) Once the pai cies completely, soak the sham inter ana genta any te cue. To set your design follow te fabric pint rections ive fad’ on our), but not btore removing he glue! Dok Yourset! spring 201s 95 96 Delt Yourset| spring 2015, Pop culture Boost your creative confidence with this quick and easy project Mi 2 tablespoons of tempera paint with 2 tablespoons of dish soap and ¥2 cup of waterina shallow bow (Insert drinking srew into the mixture and blow into tunti the bowls surface is covered in bubbles. Lay apiece of plsin white paper across the bow The buibbles will pop, leaving prints onthe paper (0) Alow to cry and repeat with another color. Pay vith the color intensity and size ofthe bubble prints by tweaking the part recipe and numberof bubbles to pop. Take your dried, fnal work to a loca copy store and enlarge the best rests from your experiments, below. Glass act Bring the seaside tableside by adding cool color tosalvaged vases, above. Peruse thrift shop shelves for milky vihite vases in various shapes and sizes—or pour white paint into clear vases— just be sure you dont use those later for holding water! To achieve a watercolor effect Con glass, mix lass paint with afew drops of paint thinner. desired, adjust the amount of paint thinner to achieve varying viscosities and resus, such as dips and runs. Paint freehand designs on each vase using an acrylic brus rr the palette ‘Anh These dreamy hues flow into one. ‘another, creating a calming color story for a ‘whole house ora single room, Highlight with soft ‘gray or creamy white. ‘WALLS: Water.07 Yolo Colovkse era Pin erate] Pet ots DHE} Clay.06 Snes eTey symbol style Give your space a modern makeover starting with a little inspiration from your computer keyboard. projects + photographs MATTHEW MEAD words JESSICA ANDERSON: / 98 bolt Your bbag.cormery ‘Stencling your walls and furniture may be simple, but finding an au courant stenctis easier sad than done. Create your ovmn stylish stencils by searching your ‘computers fonts and clipart for favorite symbols to enlarge and print THIS PHOTO: To create a stenciled \wrap for@ modem lamp base, cut white kraft paper to fitaround your lamp. Printaleter O and abasic circle shape from your computer, and trace them on a sheet Cf clear polyester fim (Mylar). Cutout the shapes with acraftskofe'to creat stencils. Tape the O stenclto the center ofthe kraft paper with painter’ tape. Usea stencil ‘bush and acryc paint to pounce paint over the stenci. Let dy, and continue across the paper Soray the stencit. ‘with window cleaner and wipe clean with a paper towel ‘between each use. Once the paint cries repeat the ‘process withthe circle stencil applying directly on top ‘ofthe Os. Wrap the finished piace around the lamp base and secureit atthe back with tape 100 bet Yourset| spring 2015, ‘ABOVE LEFT: Freshen old fumiture with colorful graphic stencils. Before stencting, ready your surface by sanding, priming, and painting it, Print numbers and question marks in various sizes, race them on clear polyester fim, and cut out witha crafts knife to create your stencil Use acryic paint to stencil the designs on the furniture, extending some stencils beyond the ledges to create @ moce infnte feel. ABOVE RIGHT: Fora wid wall reatment, type an X into your word-processing program, enlarge to dese size, print trace onto clear polyester fim, and cut out witha crafts knife. Lightly spray the back of the sterci with repostionable stenci adhesive, and position on the wall Lead your stencil rush with latex wall paint, and pounce your brush on a paper towel until mostly dry to prevent bleeding or drip. Stencil on wall vith a pouncing motion. Apply several coats for an opaque finish, and carefully remove the stencil from the wall Fora relaxed look, postion your stencil at cfferent angles and vary the space between stencils. OPPOSITE: Spare yourself the time and expense of wallpapering, Use sweet stencis on your bathroom walls. Choose your favorite symbol, and follow the above instructions for stencling on walls. To get aur diamond-shape design, set your typeface 10 Wingdings and press the letter V, bag.cormery What you'll need: —Wood box —Paintbrush or roller —Primer —Aerylic paint in three colors (we used white, blue, and yellow) Circle and O templates —Clear polyester film (we used Mylar) —Crafts knife —Repositionable stencil spray adhesive or painter's tape _—Two stencil brushes Prime, then paint the exterior ofthe box with ite paint Let ory. Print ree and © templates in various sizes, {and trace onto stencl lm. Cut out shapes with a crafts knife to create stencils, Pace stenci on box surface, secure with stencil spray adhesive o painte’s tape, and apply acrylic paint with a stenc brush (a Apply until you reach the desired opacity (Once dry, carefully remove the stencil) Clean stencl wth window cleaner, repostion stenciland repeat. Dok Yourset| sprig 201s 104 102 bo Yourstt spray 2012 ABOVE: Stencted prints stun when scattered on the cabinet doors of basic buffet: We created variety of stencils by enlarging letters and symbols fram a word processor an printing them (We crew the oblong shape treehand) Trace each shape onto clear polyester fim, and cut out with a crafts knife to create a stenci. Lightly spray the back of the stencil with repostionable stencil adhesive, and postion on the door front. Lighty load your stencil brush with crafts paint, ghtly tap brush on paper towel to remove excess paint. and pounce the brush on the doar Allow tothe paint to dry, move the stencil and repeat the process with other colors and symbols as desired. OPPOSITE: Create conversation with a one-of-a-kind chevron- striped Coffee table. Clean. prime, and paint (if necessary your table. Sketch a fun moti, or downioad, enlarge, and print our zigzag at BG com/DIYZigZagStencil Folow the instructions above for creating and painting a stencil using acryc paint forthe design Seen oar Pore tus etc the palette ‘These perky takes on. classic pastels wil amp up the happy in any space, ‘Ground them with plenty Cf crisp white or charcoal ‘fay to give the eye a resting place ACCENT Lime Biv, 6007-108 Valipa Q colors to Oo Gauret Gray SW 6075, Candy Go. Az7-5, Shei Wiens Otic ain Feast your eyes on Team DIY's favorite colors from this issue. You'll find the hues, many organized into helpful palettes, throughout these pages. 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We cannot guarantee the availability of items or services. [PI Paint Color Because of the magazine printing process, paint colors depicted on our Boge might vary sghty colors Use paint color names or numbers, when prowded, a starting Doin, To gata color as it ‘ppearsin the magazine take the page to a paint retaller for matching IM1To the Trade Contact design professional to find more Information about the product or sevice HIP CHIPS PAGES8-15 ‘Lamps, clock, turquolse bedside table—Target Stores; 800/800- 8800; target.com (product line ‘veries). White penil box, magnet Doard—The Container Store; 800/786-7235; containerstorecom. ‘Vertical frames Crate & Bare '8001967-6606; crateandbarelcom (product ine varies). Red bird tea light=CBa; 800/606-6252 ‘ha.com, Paper on gift—Dick Blick. Art Materials; 8001828-4548; ioik.com. 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