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Aren’t cinder blocks used for keeping that old beat up car without wheels off the ground? Not anymore! Cinder blocks are CHEAP, but can look anything but if you put a little pretty pattern on them. Get creative with your ...

The denim back is back (did it ever leave?) and it’s making waves but with DIY touches. There are so many denim jackets out there, so it’s important to make yours special. You can easily (and affordably) use paint and ...

As folks who love to entertain, the search for the right style of coasters that don’t break the bank is endless. Decorated cork coasters are an inexpensive and clever hostess gift or party favor. Simply by using Mini Craft Stencils ...

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 ...

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 ...

If any of your New Year’s Resolutions include prettying  up your home with creative, cost-saving projects, we’ve got you covered! Our talented contributors here on Paint + Pattern show you how you can have pretty patterned décor without breaking the ...

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 ...

Light brings atmosphere and ambiance, depending on how you use it, whether you blast it or dim it or color it. Adding patterns can make the shadows dance. Lighting can set a mood. Most lampshades, though, are plain white or ...

Ah, how I love September. I’m sad my children will be going back to school, but we do love looking through the stationary aisles at the shops together picking out new things. We can wander around there for hours. One ...

What better way to welcome a new wee one to the family than with some custom baby boy wall decor that you’ve created with love? Debbie Hayes shares how to upcycle an old cabinet door into a name plaque with ...