Hi Everyone So todays project began when I came across an old broken down bookcase that someone had discarded. Do I or don’t I attempt to upscale and restore it? Well, why on earth not? I’ll have hours of fun and then I can decide whether to trash it or not. Step 1 was to clean it, fix it with…
Join me as I show you how I turn these ordinary glass jars into something amazing!!! I looove working with chalk paint and making things look vintage and old. Products used: Chalk Paint: https://theblanccanvas.co.za/produ… Visit our international website for sales outside of SA: https://theimagiquegroup.com/the-blan…
Make every trip to the loo an adventure!
April 22, 2020I have an old house with small square tiles… pale yellow, of all colours. The old folks who lived here a hundred years ago were BORING! I didn’t want the mess or expense of retiling. So, I chose another way. I used the “Difference’ to make flexible lace, bought a plethora of serviettes and wrapping paper and spent weeks in…
Hi Everyone, Its day 17… or maybe day 18 of lockdown… doesn’t really matter. Every day is a brand new creative experience. Today I decided to give an old pedestal a face lift. It had been lying in a back room collecting dust. I cleaned off all the cobwebs and gave it a coat of white paint. My inspiration came…
Drab to Fab!!!
April 2, 2020Hi everyone, this is my latest share… a new product just recently launched which is AMAZING in its simplicity and application – FurniStik. A range of unique designs perfect for upscaling furniture in a professional and polished way. They are matt vinyl decals that are die cut for easy application. Let’s get started:My journey started when I came across some…
Hi everyone, Day 6 of the lockdown and Im supercharged with energy! Another day to push boundaries and get out of my comfort zone. No excuses! I found an old wooden table given to me by a friend who moved away (I often feel like the local scrapyard because I hoard EVERYTHING!) Perfect for today’s project! A coat of white…
What you will need: An old piece of furniture that could do with a face lift A selection of serviettes Easy to Decoupage by The Blanc Canvas or any similar waterbased glue Small flat paint brush A glass of water Sealant for final application Today was another ‘shut down’ day, so my best option was to get involved in creativity.…
Vintage Bunny Rabbit Dresser Upcycle! – Video Tutorial
March 10, 2020This video is a tutorial & inspirational video! Take your old furniture and make it amazing and new!!! Upcycled furniture can look gorgeous in your house. Sometimes, some thing just need a little love and a make-over to make it great again!!! I loved using all The Blanc Canvas Products to make this dresser stunning!!! Products used: FurniStik Vintage Bunny…
A basic blog about revamping an old toolbox.