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DIY Aging Metal Faux Patina

DIY METAL PATINA Brass and Copper Wednesday on mass appeal we are going to show you how to give your metal objects that cool aged look using common household chemicals. INGREDIENTS Salt Vinegar Ammonia Baking soda Hydrogen peroxide Cotton Q-Tips Spray bottle Plastic tub with lid tray to put inside the tub Stickers or masking tape for designs OPTIONAL ITEMS: Jacquard Metallic Pigment Powder Liquitex Matte Varnish Clear spray paint sealer Note: This technique works only on solid-brass or...
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DIY Halloween Decor 2017

It’s that time once again my friends! Time to make something old look new again. For today’s show, I have decided to focus on glass and crystal. We all have glass we don’t use. If not, you can always find great used items at the local second hand store. Halloween crafts and decor are usually categorized into three styles; glamorously kitschy, cute for kids and creepy. Obviously, I tend to go for the first one! My samples on the...
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DIY Tag Sale Tips

It’s spring and you are thinking of how to get rid of all your unwanted clutter. A tag sale might be the way to go, but the task often seems daunting. Here are a few tips to help you get the must out of your unwanted items. First, let me tell you what NOT to sell at a tag sale: JEWELRY! NEVER sell jewelry at a tag sale. You will always get more money by selling to an antique...
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DIY Derby Hats and Derby Fashion 2017

Derby hats are meant to make a statement! You can wear bold colors and coordinate your hat with your outfit. Florals are very in style for spring. Choose two colors and an accent color for shoes, jewelry and purses. Here are some great color combinations for the season: DRESS/HAT/SHOES/JEWELRY Your hat should be the boldest statement of all the pieces you wear. Let’s take the first color combination and work out an outfit. Your hat will be pink and...
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DIY St. Pats Hats

From the looks of things, I might not be doing our segment tomorrow on Mass Appeal due to the snow storm. Booo! So I thought I’d give you a brief summary of what I would have shown you just in case. THINK SPRING PEOPLE! Items Needed: Plastic “Tupperware” bowls Acrylic paint Clear acrylic varnish Ribbon or tulle Broken jewelry Foam paper Hot glue gun and glue sticks STEP ONE: Start by brushing green paint on to the plastic bowl....
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DIY Floating Tea Cups Flower Arrangements

I recently did a show on Mass Appeal about “What’s Hot and What’s Not in Antiques”. We decided we would focus on doing crafts this year from the “What’s Not” category to help you find a purpose for those antiques you don’t want to get rid of but don’t know what to do with. This week we are making dish gardens and cascading tea cups! This is all the rage on Pinterest. It will make your guests and your Mother say,...
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Selling Your Vintage Fur

You know you’re in the right career for you when you can’t stand going to sleep at night because all you want to do is keep working. That is how I feel every single day at the store. Funny, the whole reason why I was a Hollywood creature was because I wanted to use my success to create a product line, have a store and sell merchandise to the world. Funny how the universe gives you your dreams in such unforeseen ways!  I’m so happy...
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What’s HOT and What’s NOT in Antiques 2017

I understand it’s very difficult to know what to sell and what to keep. It isn’t that antiques aren’t selling as well as they used to, it’s that different things are selling. The economy is still slow and things aren’t selling for as much as they once did, but things are getting better. It’s all about knowing what to sell when. Many items are coming back in a big way.  I will be giving you a list of items...
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No Sew DIY Dog Sweaters for ALL SIZES!

Hello Mass Appeal viewers! Happy Holidays! So, you are all done Christmas shopping and have nothing to do but make something for the dog right? Ahh haa haa we all say, as we scramble to get the kids gifts with our paycheck we hopefully get before Christmas! So, I wanted to make some DIY dog sweaters, thanks to a Facebook request. There are some cute patterns out there for small dogs, but if your dog is bigger than a...
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DIY No Sew Sweater Christmas Stocking

IF YOU NEED A SWEATER, I HAVE 167 OF THEM TO CHOOSE FROM AT THE SHOP FOR $5 EACH STARTING FRIDAY DECEMBER 2nd. Stop by and say hello! I love the idea of making a stocking from an old sweater, but I have NO TIME to sew! If I have no time and I’m the craft lady on Mass Appeal, I’m quite certain you don’t have time either. Here is a short cut using a glue gun that will...
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Bruce and Malena Chipps are originally from Westwood California. They moved to New England a few years ago when Bruce retired from directing television. They fell in love with the Berkshires after seeing an article in Smithsonian magazine and bought an old colonial in the woods.

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