Wednesday, October 3, 2012
The Kudzu Junction: DYI China Cabinet
The Kudzu Junction: DYI China Cabinet: This charming china cabinet started out as an ugly duckling! NO OFFENSE... to the original owner of china cabinet! We just have different...
DYI China Cabinet
This charming china cabinet started out as an ugly duckling! NO OFFENSE... to the original owner of china cabinet! We just have different taste! I was a dark brown color that unaware to me was painted with oil paint! For pulls and knobs it adorned deer antlers! I like the, "log cabin/hunting lodge," look in log cabins or hunting lodges... I with typical cleaning and sanding furniture, then added the first of the white wash technique. Let it dry for 20 minuets. The cabinet soaked the wash up like it wasn't even there! To my dismay - I tried again... same thing happened! It finally occurred to me, (and help from Miss Janice,) that it was first painted with oil paint. Oldest lesson in the book... you SHOULD/CAN NOT paint latex/acrylic on oil! You can, however do the reverse. In this case, I tried various techniques to get the desired look of the china cabinet! I'm just glad this was a faux finish job! Thanks to my dearest friend for letting refinish her china cabinet.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
Saturday, March 3, 2012
Trash to Treasure - Entertainment Center
This poor Entertainment Center is in desperate shape and begging to be restored into something beautiful!
It was defiantly set out with the trash. It's been sitting out on a deck for a year, so my work is cut out for me. I will be turning this ugly duck into a beautiful swan! Check back here for updates and information on this "trash to treasure" project.
Granny Sue's Recipes!
Seeing that we just had major storms throughout the south yesterday, and today is muggy and cold, I thought this recipes would be a good one today.
RAINING DAY CLAM CHOWDER
1 can of clam chowder
1 can chicken broth
1 can cream of celery soup
1 medium baking potato cooked and cubed
1 (5oz) can evaporated milk
½ cup half and half (regular whole milk will work)
3 tablespoons butter
Pepper and salt to taste
Serve with French bread or crackers
Cook: first 6 ingredients in a large bean pot on low heat, stirring often, or until heated through. Add half and half, butter, salt and pepper, stirring until butter melts.
Confession: I was not a fan of clam chowder, until I ate this recipe, and now I love it.
**** If there is a recipe that you would like to share, email me at kudzujunction@gmail.com
RAINING DAY CLAM CHOWDER
1 can of clam chowder
1 can chicken broth
1 can cream of celery soup
1 medium baking potato cooked and cubed
1 (5oz) can evaporated milk
½ cup half and half (regular whole milk will work)
3 tablespoons butter
Pepper and salt to taste
Serve with French bread or crackers
Cook: first 6 ingredients in a large bean pot on low heat, stirring often, or until heated through. Add half and half, butter, salt and pepper, stirring until butter melts.
Confession: I was not a fan of clam chowder, until I ate this recipe, and now I love it.
**** If there is a recipe that you would like to share, email me at kudzujunction@gmail.com
Monday, February 27, 2012
Kudzu Junction Magazine - Comming Soon!
Hello, fellow crafters! Just a note to let you know I will be designing and creating a local, (Calhoun County, Alabama), magazine. It will cover local artists, crafters, etc. It will offer receips, DIY projects, trash to treasures and much more. If any of you would like to offer an article, project, etc. email me at kudzujunction@gmail.com. I look forward to hearing from you.
Friday, February 24, 2012
HAND PAINTED BACKSPLASHES
Hand painted tiled backsplashes are unique and a charming addition to your kitchen. They are created to customers' specifics as far as size, style and design. You can bring Tuscany, Paris or any other country landscape right in your own kitchen! Not only are these tiled
murals backsplashes they can become beautiful wall art as well for any room and decor.
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