The Chalk Board

  • How to Make a Mini Trumeau Mirror

    by Jayne Whittles
    How to Make a Mini Trumeau Mirror July 7, 2022 Have you ever admired the beautiful aged surfaces in antique Trumeau mirrors? If you’re...

  • My Vintage Wall Clock Makeover

    by Jayne Whittles
    I’m very picky about what I’ll paint and even more picky about what technique I will use when I do decide to paint something and sometimes, less is more.

  • Tea Towel Rack Makeover using IOD Moulds & MudPaint

    by Jayne Whittles
    Here’s a really fun project using IOD Moulds, MudPaint plus this vintage tea towel rack I found at Goodwill.  I really liked the shape of the rac...
    Posted in Iron Orchid Designs, Tutorial

  • Copper Leafing with a Stencil

    by Jayne Whittles
    Disclosure: Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you click through and ...

  • My Top 10 Furniture Painting Tools

    by Jayne Whittles
    I was asked recently about paint brushes and decided to go over exactly the tools that I love and use for painting furniture.   Get the best tools...

  • How to Make Reusable Gift Boxes using IOD Decor Moulds, Decoupage and Gold Leaf!

    by Jayne Whittles
    Hi everyone! I hope you’re enjoying a wonderful holiday season. I wanted to show you how I make reusable gift boxes. This is by far one of my favor...
    Posted in chalk paint, diy, gift ideas, Iron Orchid Designs, Tutorial, workshop

  • Prep for Cabinets and How to Draw an Urn

    by Jayne Whittles
    I received a couple if questions about prepping kitchen cabinets for painting and how I got the urn design on a dresser I painted. Watch this video...

  • How to Age Terracotta Pots with Milk Paint

    by Jayne Whittles
    This is one of the easiest, quickest and most beautiful ways to paint terracotta pots! And as this painted finish ages it just gets more beautiful...
    Posted in diy, milk paint

  • The Two Colors Every Furniture Painter Should Have in Their Arsenal

    by Jayne Ann
    I was pulling colors for a project in my studio and was thinking, what colors should every furniture painter have in their arsenal? One of the most enjoyable things about being a furniture painter is mixing colors. I gave this question some thought and the answer became clear. 
    Posted in Autentico Paint, chalk paint

  • Last Minute Christmas Ornament

    by Jayne Ann
    Here's an ornament that takes less than an hour and is so easy! I took some paper mache stars and used Autentico Vintage and Metallico to paint the...
    Posted in Autentico Paint, Tutorial

  • 10 Gift Ideas for your DIYer, Furniture Painter and Creative Crafter

    by Jayne Whittles
    Shopping for your creative maker this year? Here's a list of 10 gift ideas that will keep them inspired, organized and their skills sharp. 1) Books...
    Posted in Autentico Paint, gift ideas, workshop

  • DIY Christmas Ornament for Merry Makers!

    by Jayne Ann
    I adore Christmas and love making ornaments. They are so much more special than store bought. 
    Posted in Autentico Paint, Iron Orchid Designs, Tutorial, workshop