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What better way to ignite your child’s sense of adventure than with a DIY teepee! This cozy den makes a great reading nook, and works well as a playful escape both indoors and outdoors. And it doesn’t stop there! This ...

In the spirit of our most celebrated summer holiday, Fourth of July, Danielle from Finding Silver Pennies has shared a fun DIY project that she did using Royal Design Studio Stencils, Annie Sloan Chalk Paint® and wood. Instead of purchasing ...

Fortuny, founded by artist, designer, and inventor Mariano Fortuny in 1919, is famous for its luxury fabrics and home furnishings. I would love a sofa full of vintage Fortuny pillows, but I don’t have enough pennies saved up to afford ...

Did we all grow up hearing the idiom, “Life is just a bowl of cherries?” I’m not even sure where I learned it, but I know it means life is good. And so it is. It has now been a ...

I’m baaaacccck! I have missed posting for Paint+Pattern while I took time off to get a totally new shoulder. Yup, bionic I am. For a few more weeks, I am working on simpler projects while I heal. I love this ...

Looking for some “boho chic” style on a budget?! We’ve got it in the bag! Tote and messenger bags with a fun mix of patterns are great for showing off your personality and you can easily make these patterned bags ...

DIY craft projects get even sweeter around Valentine’s Day when you can incorporate hearts, candy, and hand-crafted love to show others how much you care. Danielle of Finding Silver Pennies wanted to show her family how much she loves them ...

If there is any occasion that calls for a personal “art from the heart” card, it is Valentine’s Day. You can easily make a card that’s special and unusual — with stencils, paint, and glitter paper! Read on for some ...

The holidays are the time to set a special table and we have the perfect project to get you there! Deb Trombly shares how to stencil a custom table centerpiece on a new/”old” shutter with Chalk Paint® from Annie Sloan. ...

Debbie Hayes shares a thoughtful stenciled holiday DIY gift idea using sheets of acrylic and and special touches. This DIY stencil idea is great for a group to work on together, and it’s kid-friendly too. Keep this painted project idea ...