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Comment on My vintage book cabinet by P.j.

P.j. — Sat, 08 Jun 2013 19:52:32 +0000

How did I miss this post until today?? As usual, another amazing transformation! I love your choices of hardware & the drawer lining. Sweet without being overly girly–I love it!

Hope you’re feeling better these days. I miss hearing from you!

Comment on DIY decorative books with raised stencils & image transfers by vixenmade

vixenmade — Tue, 28 May 2013 21:54:42 +0000

Great idea!! I shared it on my blog today: http://www.vixenmade.com/2013/05/diy-boys-room-decor.html

Comment on DIY decorative books with raised stencils & image transfers by Brag Monday – Embellished Shoes & Decorative Books

Brag Monday – Embellished Shoes & Decorative Books — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:58:47 +0000

[...] week DIY Pick is: These gorgeous Script Decorated Books created by Carrie from Hooked on Decorating! She used the Script Poem for these amazingly pretty home accents. Make sure you read her [...]

Comment on How-to-guide: transfer photos to canvas by Brag Monday – Paper Clay Pendant & French Canvas

Brag Monday – Paper Clay Pendant & French Canvas — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:24:13 +0000

[...] weeks DIY Pick is: This fab French Canvas created by Carrie from Hooked on Decorating! Carrie used the Paris Architecture Postcard for her framed Canvas Art. Make sure you check out [...]

Comment on How-to-guide: transfer photos to canvas by Carrie

Carrie — Sun, 12 May 2013 03:47:04 +0000

Hi Hannah,

It needs to be a photocopy. A real photo won’t work because the back of the photo cannot be moistened and the paper peeled or rubbed off.

Comment on How-to-guide: transfer photos to canvas by Hannah

Hannah — Fri, 10 May 2013 22:08:50 +0000

Will a real photo work or does it have to be a paper copy?

Comment on Easy DIY lace flower vase & 10 spray painting tips by DIY Flower Vases That Are Chic & Fancy

DIY Flower Vases That Are Chic & Fancy — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 22:05:40 +0000

[...] to add a bit of elegance and interest to your mundane flower vase, take a look at this tutorial by Hooked on Decorating, which uses lace as a spray paint stencil. I love the upscale look that this inexpensive (or free!) [...]

Comment on How-to-guide: transfer photos to canvas by BlogByBrittany

BlogByBrittany — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 22:51:14 +0000

Thanks! I’ve been wanting to try image transfers for awhile, and this is one of the better tutorials I’ve found. I’ll try using a different brush. Maybe now that I’m conscious of the streaks it’ll be easier to make sure there is none. (yayyy, Canadians!)

Comment on How-to-guide: transfer photos to canvas by Carrie

Carrie — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:52:03 +0000

I forgot to tell you that I live in Edmonton, Alberta and I read you are from Winnipeg! It’s great to meet a fellow Canadian! Thanks for stopping by my blog. :)
Carrie

Comment on How-to-guide: transfer photos to canvas by Carrie

Carrie — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 04:49:53 +0000

Hi Brittany,

That is really strange! I haven’t had streaks show up before. Could you instead try a paint brush like the ones that are at the bottom of my post here? http://hookedondecorating.com/some-of-my-absolute-favorite-products-for-furniture-refinishing/
I bought them at the dollar store so you should be able to find something similar where you live. They are really soft and they don’t leave very obvious brush strokes in the gel medium. I have used the largest brush for my projects with no streaking or other issues. For the gel medium all you need is an even layer. You don’t want it too think or it won’t dry evenly and you may get some areas that lift but you don’t want it too thin or the transfer may not take or the medium may dry too quickly before you get a chance to put your paper down on top of your canvas.

I hope this helps! When I first started with transfers it took quite a few tries before I had my technique down. I bought some cheap canvas boards from the dollar store and at first a lot of them didn’t turn out well. I kept at it though and now I rarely have troubles. Just so you know, the canvases that don’t turn out can be painted over with Gesso and then you are able to transfer on them again so they are not a waste! I love doing transfers. They are so addicting and sitting there removing the paper is a great stress reliever for me.

Take care,
Carrie