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Paint, Stuff and Painting Stuff

by Lindsay Ballard on November 7, 2013 7 Comments

I really think that I was born to paint stuff.  Walls, furniture, light fixtures – there’s pretty much nothing off limits.  As a matter of fact, I have two simultaneous paint projects going on right now.  I can’t help it. Some days I wake up and just need to paint.

DIY paint technique articles on My Colortopa via MakelyHome.com

If I can’t paint, I like to help other people learn how to paint for their home.  One way I do that is through writing on this blog, which is such a joy for me.  The other thing I do is write for Glidden’s My Colortopia blog.  Each month, I write an article  that highlights things I’ve learned – and even things I’ve learned the hard way.

Oh, yes.  There have been lots and lots of things learned the hard way.

I don’t talk too much about the My Colortopia blog over here, but I wanted to point you to some of the recent posts I’ve written.  Below are links to those posts and a brief description of each one.

  • How to Paint Furniture (pros and cons of different types of paint you can use on furniture)
  • Where to Score the Best Vintage Finds (list of places to check when you are looking to find a deal)
  • How to Paint a Mural on a Child’s Bedroom Walls (steps I followed to paint a mural in my then 2 year old son’s room)
  • Painting Horizontal Stripes is Easy with the Right Technique (how to paint horizontal stripes without paint bleed)
  • Using a Chevron Pattern Around Your Home (different wants to use chevron if you don’t want to paint it on your walls)

I do hope you’ll take a few minutes to check out these posts over at My Colortopia!  In the meantime, I’ll just be over here painting some stuff.  And thinking of other stuff I want to paint.

About Lindsay Ballard

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.

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About Makely

Lindsay Ballard is a former college mascot turned political geek turned roller derby playing, DIY fanatic.

Lindsay chronicles her projects, design ideas, and lifestyle tips here at Makely, where she shares tutorials and inspiration. Her DIY designs are bold and graphic, while her spirit is fun and full of color.


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