(Note: The paint did not preserve the leaves; they still curled at the ages after they dried. But they did not disintegrate or in any other way fall apart.)
Spray paint accident; new centerpiece created
When I painted the frames in the corner of my living room gold, I did in my garage and some leaves had blown in. I accidentally spray painted a couple... and I loved the look! So I grabbed some more, in a variety of shapes and sizes, and spray painted them on purpose. (When my husband came home from work he asked in a bit of a surprised voice, "Did you spray paint leaves on purpose?" lol)
I mixed them with some Christmas ornaments and pinecones in a large glass container and used it as a centerpiece. I'm so happy with the way it came out! And it cost me nothing to make!
My favorite quick fix
Don't you hate it when something painted black gets a chip? If you're like me, it seems so noticeable! Fortunately, black is the most forgiving color out there. I use a black Sharpie permanent marker to fill in the chip. If it looks to glossy, I quickly wipe it with my finger. The black remains, but the gloss will be gone (and your finger will be a little black ; ) It's a quick fix with very nice results!
Freshen a grout line
My house is nearly 50 years old, and I think the bathroom still has the original tile. It's really in decent shape, but the grout along the tub was a bit grungy. The kind of grungy that doesn't go away with cleaning. I hated the way it looked, but wanted a simple fix. Using a small artist paintbrush and some acrylic white paint I had on hand, I painted the grout line. It took maybe 15 minutes and it looks like new. And it's holding up great! Plus, it's an easy fix if it needs it again.
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