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Step-by-step tutorials, project reveals, painting techniques, and behind-the-scenes videos from Debi's studio.
How to Color Blend & Decoupage a Decorative Tray
Learn the secrets to wrinkle-free rice paper decoupage, professional color blending that makes your paper look like it was always part of the tray, rhinestone bedazzling, and a genius UV resin sunlight trick that cures your finish in just 20 minutes — no special equipment needed.
Bedazzling for Beginners
Bedazzling is back — and it's easier, more addictive, and more affordable than you think! Learn how to rhinestone notebooks, picture frames, bead pens, flip flops, mirrors, and even your credit card wand using just a picker pen, precision glue, and rhinestones from Amazon — all for under $100 to get fully set up.
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Got a plain or outdated purse sitting in your closet — or a thrift store find with good bones but zero personality?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.
How to Decoupage, Paint & Bedazzle a Decorative Tray
Learn every technique you need to transform any metal, wood, or plastic tray into a stunning decorative showpiece — including decoupage with art papers, color-matched paint blending, antiquing wax, rhinestone bedazzling, and UV resin finishing — all in one action-packed live tutorial filmed at a Florida beach house!
How to Paint & Decoupage a Straw Hat
Learn how to transform a plain straw hat into a stunning hand-painted, decoupaged statement piece using floral napkins, fabric medium, acrylic paint, and pearl trim — no art experience required and the whole project takes about an hour!
How to Decorate a Clear Cosmetic Bag Set with Rose Transfers, Rhinestones & Stickles
Transform an inexpensive clear cosmetic bag set into a stunning, boutique-worthy accessory using IOD transfers, Liquitex varnish, Ranger Stickles, and rhinestone bling — no painting skills required and the whole set takes under an hour!
How to Make Designer-Inspired Wallets, Clutches & a Book Bag from Thrift Store Finds
Learn how to transform thrift store purses, wallets, and pouches into stunning designer-inspired pieces using patches, rhinestones, decoupage, leather paint, and mixed media techniques — all for under $20 per piece.
How to Decoupage a Bunny with Blue & White Toile Napkins
Learn how to transform a plain white resin bunny into a stunning blue and white toile statement piece using decoupage napkins, Mod Podge, and gold foil — no experience needed. Perfect for spring vignettes and Easter decorating!