We all know painting can be messy. Unless you have some sort of "magic pouring system" {and if you do...pleeeease share! :) } the paint always seems to collect in the rim. I can't tell you how many times I've splashed myself with paint ...
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How To Distress Furniture with Beeswax
Hi everyone! A few weeks back I distressed a charming milk painted desk using Vaseline. I had fun with this distressing technique and wondered why it took me so long to give it a try? It saved me from distress sanding, (softened my hands)... and ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday ~ Glazing Knobs and Pulls to Customize and Save $$$
Hi everyone... and Happy Tuesday to you! I hope your week is off to a great start! For today's quick-tip, I'll show you how I've been saving $$$ by using 'off-the-shelf' knobs and pulls and transforming them into one-of-a-kind jewels simply by ...
Designing A Business Logo ~ Why I Procrastinated & What I Learned
A business name and branding logo are important for any small or large venture. This is how clients identify with you and the product/service you provide. Ideally, your name and logo should bring forth some sort of emotional response to the person ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday ~ Keep A Perfectly Clean Edge Without Using Painters Tape!
This is such a simple tip but it can provide BIG results while saving you time from masking furniture off with painters tape! When I paint my furniture, I keep a perfectly clean edge without using painters tape by simply painting on a 45° degree ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday ~ A Screwy One!
Hello... so glad you're here! For today's Q-T-T,  I'll show you how I cut knob/pull machine screws to fit any type of hardware in every type of furniture... quickly and easily! If you paint and restyle a lot of furniture, you've probably run ...
How to Distress Furniture with Vaseline… What Took me So Long?
Hi there and welcome back - I can't believe the holidays are behind us and 2015 is here! Don't you just L-oooo-V-e the 'feel' of a new year with all the possibilities that lie ahead! I told myself no painting or blogging over Christmas break, but ...
Happy Holidays to You & Yours!
I've left my shopping until the very last minute this year, so before I head out to battle the crowds, I want to wish you and yours a Happy Holiday Season. I'll be taking time off to spend with family and friends, and I look forward to sharing new ...
Meet Gidget ~ My Best Rescue Story!
Hello my friends!  I'm excited to share this special rescue story with you - and this time; no cabinets, dressers or tables involved. Meet Gidget. She's the newest member of our family and Salvaged Inspirations Team and she's the sweetest thing ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: My 10 ‘Must Have’ Tips For Moving Painted Furniture…Safely!
Hi everyone... happy Tuesday! My sister came up with this great Q-T-T idea while we were hauling this dresser up from my studio (aka: my basement) to the main floor dining area (aka: my staging / showroom). Whether you're moving unpainted ...
Shutter Gray French Country Dresser
I've just spent the last 45 minutes hunting for the before pic of this dresser. I'm sure I took one with my iPhone but it's MIA. Believe me when I say, the transformation of this French Provincial Dresser turned French Country is amazing! It was ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: Re-purpose Containers for Storage & Paint Projects
I'd like to thank Lynette from Shabby Chic Houzz today for sending in and sharing her Quick-Tip! [box] Hi Denise! Lynette from Shabby-Chic-Houzz here! Absolutely love your quick tip Tuesday! I collect all kinds of containers and ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: Traditional Tack Cloth vs Micro Fiber Tack Cloth
A tack cloth is a must have in my work space. The purpose of a tack cloth is to remove all sanding dust and particles from furniture before applying paint or stain. This creates a smooth-flawless finish. When I use a traditional tack cloth, (the ...
Mango Reclaimed and Fusion Mineral Paint
Are you a liner-upper-in-the-wee-hours-of-the-morning-type, or are you an online shopper? Do you shop 'till you drop on Black Friday, or do you prefer Cyber Monday? Well, I've been doing some shopping of my own. And part of my fun is bragging and ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: Wet Paint Brush Storage
Hi Everyone... I hope you're well and enjoying the day! Do you dread cleaning your brushes, trays and rollers between each and every coat? Does it ever stop you from starting or finishing a project? Wet Paint Brush Storage is an easy solution ...
The Glazed Deilcraft Occasional Table… and a Birthday Celebration!
I was going to write an entire tutorial on "How I Glaze My Furniture" but instead I've decided to take it easy. No long tutorial. No fancy staging.  Just a charming painted and glazed Deilcraft Occasional Table. This table was the perfect small ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: takes your furniture out of ‘park’ and gets it moving
You know you're really under the weather when you have no desire or gusto to do the things you love, right? I've been MIA from blog-land and social media the past few days. I've been sick and feverish...uggg. I have NO energy to paint or be ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: Park Your Furniture For a Clean Finish and Stress Free Back
Hi Everyone! Today's Quick-Tip-Tuesday comes from a talented furniture painter; Jennifer at Trillium Park Designs. I recently discovered her Facebook Page, and I'm looking forward to seeing more of her work in the near future. Jennifer's Tip ~ ...
Share Your Quick Tips on the SI Quick-Tip-Tuesday Series!
Hi there... hope you're having a great day. :) I love that Salvaged Inspirations has turned into a give and take community. A place where furniture painters and DIY'ers can drop in to gather inspiration and knowledge to help complete a project, or ...
Interviewed For The Old Village Cryer!
I'm always extremely grateful and flattered when I'm asked by a blogger, writer or business, if they can share/link back to one of my published tutorials or articles. This means I've created something informative and helpful, and people are ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: Artists Paint Brushes for Painting Furniture?
Happy Tuesday to you and welcome to another Q-T-T! Aside from my regular go-to brushes, I also have a variety of artists paint brushes for painting my furniture. Artists paint brushes come in all different shapes and sized and are amazing for faux ...
Mix and Match Painted Furniture: Three Secrets To Marry An Odd Couple
Mix and match home decor is all the rage these days - and I L-U-V it because I'm not a match-ee-match type! My decorating style is eclectic, functional, and must have plenty of interest everywhere I look. I speak from experience when I say, ...
Quick-Tip-Tuesday: How To Remove Sticker Residue & Other Sticky Things
Hi Everyone! I can't tell you how many times I've had to remove children's stickers, price tags, tape, or other sticky things. It's all in a days work when up-cycling and re-styling furniture. {big smile} One of the most recent pieces I worked ...
Fall Struck and a Red Chicken Wire Hutch
I live in Burlington. A beautiful city in southern Ontario. This region is filled with wineries, the Niagara Escarpment and 900 km of Canada's oldest and longest foot path; The Bruce Trails. When Autumn is in the air, the scenery is ...
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