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How to Paint a Globe (DIY Galaxy Star Map Tutorial)

How to Paint a Globe (DIY Galaxy Star Map Tutorial) Transform an old globe into a galaxy star map perfect for Halloween or just every day home decor. Find a vintage globe at thrift stores, yard sales or out of the dusty attic and make it a statement piece for the coffee table. With a few simple steps and a coat of paint, you'll have an awesome DIY globe just in time for spooky season. Create a visually stunning star map on a globe with different colors of paint and a little bit of sparkly glow in the dark paint. The perfect way to decorate the home in a cosmic way.  I'm just showing how to do a cool galaxy paint vibe with some major constellations, but you can expand and add all the zodiac sign constellations, symbols and whatever else you like! Painting a Globe! There are some out there that would cringe to see a perfectly good globe painted. This globe had its own issues and was donated to a thrift store. I bought it with the sole purpose of upcycling it and I love how it tur

How to Spray Paint Rolling Storage Cart DIY Makeover

How to Spray Paint Rolling Storage Cart DIY Makeover! I love to keep things organized. I have a craft room, but it's basically a craft storage room. I pull out the supplies I need into my family room, where I have a giant craft table, and work from there. If I decide to clean things up, I can put them back into my craft room. This is a pretty sweet system...and I have a ton of craft supplies! So I started using a few rolling carts like this. I can put all my Cricut crafting stuff in one, and wheel it out when I need it. I also have another cart full of my Tombow art supplies. I got a couple rolling carts and decided to paint one of them Mermaid, or teal. It's a quick DIY that makes me happy. Let's get started!   Supplies Needed for Painted Rolling Cart: affiliate links 3 Tiered Metal Rolling Cart Colorshot Spray Paint in Mermaid Well Ventilated Area If you are upcycling an old cart from a yard sale or an old library cart, you may need to do a little prep wo