Dusty Girl Designs

11/11/2022

Yes, Friends, THIS is where the magic happens (always makes me think of Mtv Cribs when i say that 🤣🤪)! Happy to share that I’m finally ready to learn my next technique.
Yeahp, that’s right - i have a rug under my table, with a drop cloth AND plastic sheeting on top…..I can be that messy! 🤣

11/08/2022

Well, it’s been way too long and life is life so sometimes it keeps you from doing things you really love. Call it a hobby. Call it a side gig. I call it my therapy. ❤️.

There’s nothing as soothing as getting my supplies together, putting on some good music and just getting lost in the creative side of my brain.

Short story is that my dad and I did the last flea market of the season last month in this local area. Many people complimented, purchased or just talked a little technique with me.

But two times that weekend, i received RE-confirmation that i need to keep going.

One - when a fellow artist (yes, that’s what they call me believe it or not!) talked technique, complimented, showed off his own stuff AND THEN paid me more than my asking price because he told me I am underselling myself. (Needless to say, i about fell over!)

Two - when two couples (from two years ago!) came over just to tell me that they still love their round so much, that it’s still on display in their kitchen and they are always using it.

Made my whole weekend….and my dad’s as he loves to see how supportive strangers (and many friends!) are of my work. 😍

I realized that although i do this for myself, people do seem to love it as well. ❤️

So now it’s reorganizing myself and my room, and working on a new fun technique that I’m so excited to show you!

Stay tuned and as always thank you SO MUCH for your support! Dont underestimate the power of your “likes” and “loves”. ❤️

07/22/2021

Been too long and life is just cray cray right now - do “we” still use this term? 🤣
Regardless, I have been working on projects here and there and wanted to share them with you.
First up, the cutest little wood table that i found on marketplace and i knew exactly what i wanted to do with it. It is going to my baby girl tomorrow who has wanted it since i got it and tonight told me it was “just perfect”. 😍😍 i mean, of course it’s hers!
Second is a sweet little cabinet that I received from a dear friend of mine. It’s not done yet. I still have to cut for the back inside and out, but it’s transformed nicely and is now nice and bright. 😍😍
What do you think?
And if nothing else, just give me a wave hello! 😃👋🏻👋🏻👋🏻😃

05/24/2021

What a great weekend it was for the Flea Market!

Met a lot of fun people and I told my dad that I thought we were the happiest booth. That's because every time we had people look into the pet beds, they were filled with smiles, laughter, giggles and "omg, that's so cute" comments. It made it even extra fun for us seeing people's reactions.

I'm happy to say that both went to great homes too!

05/22/2021

Join us today and tomorrow! 9-5

05/21/2021

Going to be a BEAUTIFUL weekend up in Grafton for the Flea Market! Come up, have a cool drink, say hello! I'll have rounds, trays, tables, and the two pet beds that I was able to finish up there! Of course, in addition to my CBD line! And you can't miss me - just look for my "CBD Sold Here" flag!
Saturday and Sunday 9-5.
Hope to see you all!

Grafton is host to one of the area’s largest flea markets in The Boatworks building, alongside The Loading Dock.

05/20/2021

Aaaaaand I’m just gonna leave this super comfy and super cute “almost finished” project right here. 🐶🐱🐶🐱
What do you think? 😍😍😍
I’m in love regardless of the bear that it was.
And I’ll take better pics tomorrow but was excited to share. 😊

05/14/2021

Unicorn Spit before bed? Yes please! 😍

05/13/2021

In Progress:
Let me introduce you to Amalfi. This GORGEOUS turquoise by Heirloom Traditions Paint. 😍

When i first decided i wanted to do a couple of these types of projects with the TVs, one of them that i found was done in a turquoise. It’s one of my favorite colors, and I just knew that when i did this i wanted one of them to be in that color. Cue HTP. 😊

So, obviously it’s in progress and there’s still a bit to do before it’s finished but sometimes i just can’t wait to pop some color on my things.

And yes, i realize that i MAY have limited my buyers market with this color. But i think once it’s complete, it will make someone as happy and joyful as it’s making me!

And don’t worry - i have two more to do. One will be a cute white distressed and another i think will be more rustic in nature.

What do you think? 👇🏻👇🏻

05/13/2021

Third times a charm, right?? Yes, it surely is!
Dealing with either warped or mis-cut boards when wood is crazy expensive is enough to drive ya nuts. 🤪🤪👊🏻
THIS time it’s a winner though!! 😍😍

05/11/2021

I'm in many paint groups. What puzzles me are the people that paint IN their living rooms, ON their carpet, with A PIECE of cardboard. LOL! How in the world do they not get it all over the place?
And don't even get me started on people painting in regular clothing! LOL

05/09/2021

When you think you’re going to have a client project finished, but the board decides it’s going to be a jerk and warp on you....But not let you know until (you think!) you’re completely done! Ugh. 🤪 ✌🏻