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How to Make Spray Paint Rainbow Frames with Gold Leaf

How to Make Spray Paint Rainbow Frames with Gold Leaf! Colors are the smiles of nature! Upcycle some old frames with lots of pops of color and sparkle of gold leaf and glitter for a gorgeous wall art idea. This gorgeous, colorful project can be done outside on a beautiful day and only take an hour or two, depending on drying time. I've had these old frames that needed an update for a long time, you can use a mirror frame too! I decided this was the week (thanks to the lovely weather) to finish them up with bright and bold colors. I found I could say things with color...that I couldn't say any other way. --Georgia O Keeffe This project uses spray paint as well as acrylic paint, giving it lots of fun layers of color. If you have a mirrored frame, use some painter's tape (available even at the grocery store) and tape off the front of mirror...or just scrape it off with a razor after painting. I am using various brands of spray paint and did use colorshot premium spray paint f...

Geometric Place Card Holders made with FastCast Resin

Geometric Place Card Holders made with FastCast Resin Make shiny geometric photo holders or place card holders in just a few minutes!  These photo holders are made with FastCast resin that sets in 15 minutes.  It's a great resin craft for beginners and just takes a few supplies. The shiny gold leafing adds metallic sparkle to any photo display or table setting. Supplies Needed: FastCast Resin Silicone Molds 20 Gauge Wire  Gold Leaf Gilding Adhesive Begin by cutting 1 foot of wire, then fold it gently in half. Twist the 2 wires together and form a tight loop spiral at the top. Now get the FastCast resin ready.  This is quick set stuff, so you need to have everything ready to go before mixing it up. Mix one part of A and one part of B in a single mixing cup.  Stir for one minute.  Then quickly transfer into a second cup and stir with a second stick for 30 seconds. Pour dir...