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Faux Marbling with Efex

Making marble with Efex is easy! Last month I had the pleasure of meeting Steve Wallis and taking a class on marbling and faux finishing at one of our retailers, Robyn Story Designs. The tips, tricks and education we received in two long dayswas amazing. I could not...

Shabby Chic – Weekly Inspiration – Mason Jars

How's this for a clever idea? For the shabby chic look, try adding an Efex to a mason jar. Painted or unpainted it can be a great customizable look. Striped mason jars pictured here by Craft That Party. Anything in the Coastal or Country Collection would look...

Retailer spotlight: Peintre de l’illusion

Our friend Johanne Bilodeau is a very talented faux painter and Efex retailer located in Montreal, Quebec. Her store in Montreal is a little bit of heaven. Filled with great furniture, great paint, and of course Efex. If you look at the gallery on her website you will...

Puppy Love

This week's inspiration is just too cute. Three simple pieces and a raised pet bowl from a pet store and you are ready. Ok, now where is the champagne-colored poodle to make this scene complete? All you need are 3 SW4 swags, scissors, DAP contact cement, and a paint...

Let’s Go To The Beach

Everyone loves the beach. To that end our first coastal inspiration comes from etsy. A simple white wicker mirror with blue shells. Our CC11 or CC13 are perfect for this look. How about this DIY coastal mirror makeover? It is so simple, just add our rope trim T52. You...

Weekly Inspiration – Efex™ as Art

Weekly inspiration can come from anywhere. this room is wonderfully elegant. Did you know you can get the look of the art on the walls with Efex. Our Rosettes R117 and R31 come to mind. Add these lovely to a simple canvas, paint and either gild or dark wax and you...