Most home owners will find themselves with leftover paint they have used from a variety of projects. So what can you do with all that paint besides storing it for the next decade? Here are some simple ways to get rid of leftover paint that I have used in the past. Try these simple suggestions 1. Reuse your paint for other home projects. It is amazing how far a little…
Do you want to make a chalkboard with cute phrases, motivational or inspirational messages to add a nice warm and welcoming touch to an environment? It is a popular way to market menus at cozy gathering places like small bistro’s, cafes, and coffee shops. It is also an inviting, eye-catching way to make a statement for your home. I have been wanting to create some inspirational messages…
Ceramic to be repaired Learn how to repair chipped ceramic and serving dishes so you won’t have to spend the extra money to replace them. If you have a good sense of color mixing, this will be a great project for you. What Should You Do With Chipped Ceramic? Do you have any chipped ceramic and plates lingering in your cupboard? Are they tucked away in one of…
My Deluxe Easel Review
I went to another great estate sale in the area with a few treasures on my lists that I was hoping to find. Before I start my treasure hunt, I always take a quick inventory of things I would like to have or could use for my home. An art easel was the number one thing on my list. There are always mobs of people so be quick to visually scan a room in search for items of interest. Tip: Grab and move on to the next room. If you decide not to purchase it, you can leave it for another treasure seeker among the multitude of people. This was a good day. I like to call it a Manna day. I found my easel. This is my art easel review of a Deluxe Easel.
The price for my lightly used easel: $10:00. It is a Deluxe Easel by Studio Designs. This easel is a heavy-duty quality built Easel that will last a long time. It will accommodate a canvas up to 72″ in height and a 1.5″ thick gallery canvas. It”s durable quality makes it little heavy in weight (20 lbs.), but is built for frequent or everyday use. I keep it set up in my living room with an empty canvas or a working canvas displayed on it just to keep me inspired. It’s simple design blends well with any style home and can be set up as a permanent functional piece of home decor. You can find it on the Amazon Prime list for about $80.00 (the price will vary depending on market price). I think it is a really good deal for the quality and price. I couldn’t be happier.
Deluxe Easel Demo
Here is a quick video to show you how easy the easel is to adjust. You can raise the height for a larger canvas and tilt it back for ease of painting. The built-in tray is just the right size to hold extra paints and brushes while working on your canvas.
Comparing Other Easels
I have had a portable wooden easel in the past and it didn’t last long. The legs become wobbly when they are extended, the wing nuts to adjust the height are flimsy, and the drawer is hard to open because the wood is dry and tight. It is nice to have the drawer to hold your paint, but not really that practical. If you think about it, when do artists keep their paints organized and limit supplies to a few paints and brushes. It is fine for doing plein air painting, but I prefer to bring a tote with a handle on it.
These are my “Country Bumpkin Pumpkins.” Rather than carving pumpkins for Halloween, it is the time of Painting Pumpkins for Fall Harvest. Now that the season is changing and all of trees are turning to their beautiful fall colors, it’s time to bring in the fall festivities. Notably, Halloween is a fun celebration with all of the costumes, trick-or-treating, parties, fresh-baked goodies, and pumpkin carving. Painting…
Would you like to re-purpose old t-shirts into pillowcases? Maybe it’s your favorite cozy rainy day t-shirt you have tucked away in a dresser drawer, taking up real estate. Meanwhile, you can’t part with it because it represents fond memories of the time you wore it to a football game and met your love of your life. It could be a favorite concert t-shirt…