This newsletter is designed to be inspirational. I wanted to show you why I get excited about coming to work every day. Being creative these days has never been so easy. The Annie Sloan Chalk Paint has revolutionised furniture painting - it paints over virtually anything - no sanding or prepping! The colours are gorgeous, it is non-toxic and washes out in water. We, in the know, know all that :)... but there's more!
Lots of countries (now totalling 57!!) have had Annie Sloan for lots of years - it will be 30 years old next year!! And they have had time to explore other design crafts that add the 'pop' value to a simply painted cupboard. If you haven't discovered the American company, Iron Orchid Designs, let me initiate you into a world of creative buzz that will get you ready to party!
Iron Orchid Designs is two sisters that have turned their life-long passion into a business with Iron Orchid Designs, a brand of products that embody their vision and passion for beautiful design through DIY. Whether you want to breathe fresh style into your life or you are looking for creative ways to transform your home, Iron Orchid is all about helping people express themselves with their brilliantly designed tools and products.
The name "Iron Orchid" is symbolic of the essence of a woman, with the strength of Iron and the delicate vulnerability of an Orchid. The IOD sisters believe women are uniquely created to create uniquely and they aim to inspire, empower and encourage them to do just that.
Their products include beautiful transfers, like the old fashioned stick-on tattoo that you rub on and pull the back off; stamps that you can use with ink or paint for fabric printing or wall, floor and furniture stamping (see picture above), and silicon moulds for making plaster or resin designs to glue onto furniture to give it that vintage/French/shabby chic touch.
See below a few of the thousands of ideas that are available to you. Go to their website ironorchiddesigns.com and be inspired to have a look at different ways to updo your furniture. It's a virtual lolly shop of everything home decor!
If you decide this is for you, our next workshop using these products is on Saturday 6th April 10am - 1pm. It is loads of fun!
$85 includes all materials and refreshments. See you there!
Next newsletter I'll be talking stencils.....
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