Thanks Mom!

With Mother's day fast approaching, this Girlie Girl wants to remind all to take a moment

and say "thank you" to your Mom.

PrintMaster 16 is a fabulous software used to develop homemade tokens of appreciation.  This software application offers ready made projects that you can customize or allows you to create your own. 

Available projects range from greeting cards to jelly jar labels!

Moms love gifts from the heart. 

Take a moment to view this tutorial on how to create a photo greeting card with PrintMaster 16.

Create a Photo Greeting Card

Then, create your own inspiration for Mom...the Girlie Girl way!

Happy Mother's Day!!!

Princess on a Penny...A Girl that Can!

An adorable friend and "designing woman" in Florida sent this creative Girlie Girl project. 

Kim Preston-Niemann is known for her "Princess on a Penny" projects.  She is a Girlie Girl that "can"...on any task she tackles.

Kim used an old green chandelier, some discarded jewelry, and a can of white spray paint to create this gorgeous masterpiece.

As a Princess on a Penny you will need the following supplies for this project:

• Can of spray paint
• Glue gun and glue sticks
• Masking tape
• Discard jewelry...pearls are the choice of this Girlie Girl
• Chandelier

1. First, tape off the light bulb sockets on your old chandelier. 
2. I would suggest hanging your old chandelier from a tree outside a little below eye level.
3. In quick light strokes apply spray paint to chandelier.  You may need several coats to cover ornate details but apply paint lightly to avoid drips.
4. Carefully remove tape from light bulb sockets while chandelier is still damp.
5. Allow chandelier to dry thoroughly.
6. Using hot glue gun, carefully apply discarded jewelry as desired to the fixture.
7. Have your masterpiece...fit for a Princess... wired in your home by an experienced electrician.
8. Sit back in the glow of your creation and enjoy!

Remember....a Girlie Girl can....with a Paint Can!





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Grab your pearls and paint cans and follow the Girlie Girl with new home improvement tips....

Girl Style!

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Paint Can to Gift Can....You can!

Even a Girlie Girl has a responsibility to protect her environment. 
Rather than going green..... let's think PINK!

Ladies, grab those discarded paint cans and turn them into designer gift cans.  You will help save the environment by reducing landfill waste....and look stylish with your gift giving!

Enjoy this easy "how to" video and post your inspirations.

And remember....A Girlie Girl can....with her paint can!



Accessories for the Walls...like matching shoes to your purse

Now Gals....you know how important our accessories are to everyday life.  This girl can't hit the road without her pearls and a snazzy purse in tow.  When it comes to freshly painted walls...let's accessorize them with art work!

Here are a few tips for hanging pictures....the girlie way!

1. Always hang art work at eye level.  Hanging a picture too high is like looking up the nose of a very tall person.  The view...well, it just isn't as pleasing!
2. Use small pictures grouped together in fours to give the illusion of larger art.
3. Cut templates to size of your art work and arrange it on the wall with tacky tack.  This trick allows you to move objects around to achieve your desired look before you drive a hole into your freshly painted wall.
4. Frames do not have to match each other in finish or size to be grouped together.  It's like wearing a broach with your pearls....if it works....It works!  Just find a nice balance.
5. When hanging a picture behind a sofa, don't leave a lot of wall space.  Allow 3 to six inches between the picture and the sofa.  This technique anchors the art to the furniture giving a uniform feeling. 
6. For extra sass in a country home, hang pictures from luxurious ribbons.  This technique gives a little splash of tradition.....like our old penny loafers tucked away in the closet, you can't do without 'em.

Get your hammers ladies....and accessorize....girlie style!



Painting Trim

Okay Ladies...grab your pearls and a 2" angled paint brush and let's spruce up our trim!

Baseboards and door openings take the most abuse in our homes.  From wet dog noses to shoe scuffs, wear and tear is apparent on these little jewels.  Breathe new life into your trim with a fresh coat of paint!

For this project you will need:
2" angled paint brush
Painters tape
Semi-gloss latex paint

Carefully tape off your trim with your painters tape. 
Next, take you brush and load it lightly with paint.
In short strokes, add paint to your trim. 
If painting door trim, use short downward strokes followed by one complete (length) upward stroke.  This full length stroke smoothes out brush strokes on your trim.
Finally, peel off your painters tape BEFORE the paint dries.

Viola!  You just added some pizazz to the room girlie style.  To me, nothing makes a room feel newer or cleaner than a freshly painted trim.

Check out this video for trim painting techniques.

A Girl Can....with a paint can!

Needing instant gratification?  Grab a paint can. 

One of the easiest and most inexpensive home renovation projects is painting.  Many home improvement stores offer a large selection of paint choices.  Think about the color choices you migrate to.  Do you prefer cool colors and warm tones?  Are you drawn to the dark or bright hues?  Which room are you tackling first and what is it's size?  What mood are you trying to achieve from your renovation? 

Once you answer these questions...choose a paint swatch and view it under different types of light.  Colors appear different in flourescent, incandescent and natural light.  Identify what is the primary lighting for the room you are about to transform.  Keep in mind that colors reflect off of themselves adding to the intensity.  You may want to choose one tone lighter than your ideal color.

Next you need to identify the type of sheen you prefer.  There are four primary types of paint sheen. 

Flat is exactly as described....a flat paint texture with no shine.  Flat paint is used primarily in dry room locations.  Take into consideration that flat paint does not lend well to scrubbing.  If you have sticky fingers in the house....you may want a different type of finish.

Satin or Eggshell paint has a slight shine to it's texture.  This finish lends better to scrubbing and reflects little light.

Semi-gloss paint has a higher degree of shine.  This finish scrubs well and is used mostly in bathrooms and kitchens.

Gloss paint is used primarily for trim.  Gloss finish scrubs very well and takes abuse from shoes and discarded items.

Have the salesperson calculate how much paint you will need based on your room size. 

Other supplies you will need include:
Paint rollers
2" trim brush (I prefer angled)
drop clothes
2" blue painting tape
Paint tray

Get ready girls....the fun is about to begin!