✦ STUDIO MDAZ BLOG ✦ Catch Debi's Latest Projects
Step-by-step tutorials, project reveals, painting techniques, and behind-the-scenes videos from Debi's studio.
Travel Jewelry Case
A $14 travel jewelry case from Amazon becomes a Chanel-inspired, bedazzled gift piece — with a free printed image, black stripes, diamond stenciling, rhinestone trim, and a Marilyn Monroe quote on the back. This start-to-finish tutorial covers every step from bonding primer to bling, plus two game-changing tricks: matte sticker paper that eliminates decoupage entirely, and an Everclear hack that brings dead brushes back to life overnight.
Marilyn Monroe Clutch Purse
A $6 Zara clutch from the Salvation Army becomes a Marilyn Monroe showpiece with decoupage paper, hand-mixed raspberry paint, multi-colored polka dots, and rhinestone trim — all in under an hour. This tutorial shows you the two-sheet trick for flip-top purses, how to mix two paint colors to perfectly match your paper, and why prepping with Bonding Boss is the step that makes everything stick.
How to Transform a Thrift Store Purse with Mixed Media
Got a plain or outdated purse sitting in your closet — or a thrift store find with good bones but zero personality? In this step-by-step tutorial, Debi walks you through a complete mixed media purse makeover using IOD transfers, decoupage, paint, stenciling, rhinestone bedazzling, and a high gloss sealer — all in under two hours. Whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned crafter, you'll walk away knowing exactly how to turn any bag into a one-of-a-kind conversation piece.