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And Paints the Railing Too!

Well folks, it has been a busy fall season here at the Headquarters! Between juggling side hustles, winning awards (one could say that I was nominated for a chain letter, but that’s beside the point), and getting a new boiler, there has been quite a bit going on!

There’s also holding down day jobs and raising kids, but really, how much stuff can I list before it gets ridiculous?

As if all of this wasn’t enough, Mrs. DIY has decided that she has had enough of looking at our crappy back deck. Ok, it’s more like a tiny little porch. Stop judging!

Getting Started

First a little introduction to Mrs. DIY. She is incredibly adept at many things, especially those relating to human psychology and behavior. She makes her money with her brain, and does not have a ton of experience using tools

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Mrs. DIY Stains the Deck!

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Scene Stamping a 1 Layer Christmas Card & FUN News!

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thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich's avatarThe Frugal Crafter Blog

Hi friends!  I have some exciting news I can’t wait to share but first I’m going to show you how to make this Christmas Card!

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Grab your stamps, ink and paper and let’s play!

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Should you use white watercolor paint?

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thefrugalcrafter Lindsay Weirich's avatarThe Frugal Crafter Blog

Hi friends! Today we are going to discuss a rather controversial topic in the watercolor world: Using white paint! Some of you may faint at the thought of using white preferring to reserve the white of the paper while others may think since companies make white it’s fine to use.

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Well, I think both opinions are correct! Used intentionally white can be a valuable asset in your watercolor painting but it can also lead to a chalky and muddy mess depending when and how you use it. It todays video I will talk about the different kinds of white watercolor paint and how you can achieve some spectacular effects if you choose to use it.

Let’s look at the kinds of white watercolor:

  • Chinese White (PW4 Zink oxide white) is a translucent white. Use it for mixing, not for highlights as it is brittle and prone to cracking. *Note a diluted PW6…

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