Straight line painting

We have been painting and painting aaaaaaand painting lately. I have stopped caring that there are always paint spots on my hands, in my hair, random smears on my arms, and paint marks that have been all over the soles of my feet for days. I always wash up (and yes, I take showers…ha!) but …

Struggling to paint straight lines? Here's how we painted stunning two tone walls, and the expert trick we used to paint straight lines.

How to Paint Clean Lines: Have you ever tried to use masking tape for its intended purpose only to discover that, no matter how carefully you apply the tape, paint bleeds under it, ruining your efforts? Making clean paint lines between two colors doesn't have to require a s…

Works like a charm.

This post is sponsored by HANDy Paint Products. By now you all know I love projects, but a project isn’t fully complete until you do all the touch up paint! It’s not glamorous, but it’s what makes your project go from a DIY look to a professional look. Whether it’s patching holes, getting that perfectly […]

Painting a room can be a simple hours worth of work or an afternoon of arguing… trust me I’ve done both! Of course, when you’re painting an entire room the hardest part is using the paint roller or picking the perfect shade of gray (although if you’re having trouble with that I have a free […]

How pros don't use tape. Paint your ceiling first, wrapping the corner. Take your ubiquitous 5-in-1's back edge and gently score a mark. Just use the corne…

If you’re looking to improve your painting skills, one of the most important things to learn is how to paint straight lines on canvas. This can be a challenge for beginners, but with a little practice, you’ll be able to create clean and precise lines that will make your paintings look professional. In this blog post, we will teach you how to paint straight lines on canvas using a few simple steps. Let’s get started!

The truth about me is, I hate taping before painting (aka "masking off"). I find it tedious and my paint always always always bleeds under the tape – therefore – tedious and useless! However, I love a good straight paint line, so what's a girl to do? I cannot pull off the free-handing that the…