Channel Title: Iron Orchid Designs Channel Description: Welcome to a new kind of DIY experience. Join founders, makers, and sisters, Josie Celio and Sally Griswold, as they teach you how to use IOD products such as transfers, moulds and stamps to make elegant, timeless home decor, jewelry, sugar arts and more. Inspiration and encouragement abound in an effort to support your pursuit of greater creative endeavors - YOU too can make beautiful things with your own hands! For more information about Iron Orchid Designs' distinctive products and DIY tutorials, check out www.ironorchiddesigns.com Sign up to get DIY inspiration and tutorials: https://ironorchiddesigns.com/newsletter-signup/ <video> How To Thriftflip a Plain Frame to Look Absolutely French! Description: We couldn’t resist embellishing this thrifted gem with a little shimmery goodness! We used the IOD Felicite Mould, gold leaf paint, and a few trusty tools from our craft stash. Of course, frames come in all shapes and sizes (literally!), which means you can get creative with almost any IOD mould. There’s no limit to how you can make it your own!😍 Do you have a frame in mind? Something that would look gorgeous after a little love from IOD? Let us know in the comments!✨ Click here to watch the tutorial: https://ironorchiddesigns.com/blogs/news/how-to-thriftflip-a-plain-frame-to-look-absolutely-french </video> <video> Who else is totally swooning over Christmas bells in décor? Description: Who else is totally swooning over Christmas bells in décor? 🎄✨ They’re timeless, elegant, and oh-so-lovely for the holidays! 😍 @jonathonmarcmendes_paintedlove wowed us with his creativity by turning an old shampoo bottle (yes, you read that right! 😯) into these stunning, personalized Christmas bells using IOD stamps. The sturdy plastic makes them ideal for crafting bells with no bending or flexing—what a vision! Now we’re curious—which IOD stamp would you use to create your own bells? Let’s chat in the comments—we can’t wait to hear your ideas! ♥️ Click here to watch the tutorial: https://ironorchiddesigns.com/blogs/news/diy-christmas-round-up-with-jonathan-from-painted-love </video> <video> Is this not the most scrumdiddlyumptious gingerbread village?! Description: Is this not the most scrumdiddlyumptious gingerbread village?! We could just eat it up—it's so darling!😍 In this tutorial, we breathe new life into scrap wood pieces with the Portobello Road stamp. Sand, paint, stamp, and let those rustic imperfections shine—they’re what give it that lovely handmade aesthetic. Add a dusting of snow for the perfect wintery touch, and voilà, a whimsical village that feels right out of a Christmas bedtime storybook.❄️ These stamps are last year's limited edition, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find them! Check with your local stockist, they're always happy to help out.😊 Wanna give it a try? Click here to watch the tutorial: https://ironorchiddesigns.com/blogs/news/make-a-charming-rustic-christmas-gingerbread-village?_pos=2&_sid=6a31589e5&_ss=r </video> <video> How To Personalize IOD Stamps with Watercolors Description: One of our absolute go-to techniques, when we play with IOD Stamps, is to color them in them with watercolor paints. It’s such a sweet way to add an artistic touch to your projects without the pressure of being a professional painter! We’ve got a beginner-friendly watercolor tutorial with the Charlotte Stamp and Faux Bois Mould that’s absolutely lovely for this time of year. In this tutorial, we delve into some of our go-to stamp masking techniques that'll bring tons of depth and dimension to your compositions. Plus, we’re sharing tidbits for watercolor on IOD stamps without overdoing it—because let’s be real, we’ve all had those moments where the water gets a little too ambitious. 🫣 These techniques are total keepers, and we can’t wait for you to add them to your creative repertoire. Grab your fave IOD stamps and let’s get to it—you’re going to love the outcome! Grab your IOD products and supplies by using the store locator and finding a stockist near you: https://ironorchiddesigns.com/retailers/. IOD Products Needed: ✨ Antiquities Stamp ✨ Thin Mount ✨ Black Ink ✨ Vintage Textures Stamp ✨ Ink Pad ✨ China Blue Ink Other Supplies: 🎨 Coasters 🎨 Gloves 🎨 Epoxy Resin 🎨 Protective Paper or material (to catch any resin drip) 🎨 Cork Backing 🎨 Sanding Block Timestamps: 00:14 - Stamp the composition 01:42 - Apply watercolor 03:00 - Trim your art 03:48 - Adhere artwork to the wood blank 05:01 - Apply your frame castings 07:47 - Paint your frame If you're new to Iron Orchid Designs (aka IOD), welcome! Check out this playlist to learn all about the product basics: https://bit.ly/IODProductBasics. </video> <video> It can be scary to just jump in and do something before you feel competent enough. Description: It can be scary to just jump in and do something before you feel competent enough. But I know you’re tired of watching from the sidelines. I also know you’re capable of more. Will 2025 be the year of messy action for you? Share this with a creative bestie that you want to hold you accountable this year! Thank you to @uglyglassandco for sharing this B roll of her stocking her darling shop. BTW, if you don’t have a creative bestie, check out our stockist locator to find one! They would love to be your cheerleader this year! https://ironorchiddesigns.com/pages/retailers </video> <video> Can we all agree that festive candles are a must at Christmas time? Description: Can we all agree that festive candles are a must at Christmas time? 🕯️✨ @jonathonmarcmendes_paintedlove takes it up a notch with the IOD Bows Mould to make vintage-inspired candles that are lovely for Christmas—and honestly, gifting any time of year! He’s trying something a little different in his tutorial—casting candle wax in an IOD Mould and applying the design to a pillar candle. It’s totally an experiment, but isn’t that the fun of it? Trying new things, figuring it out as you go, and sharing the process with a creative community makes it even better.🥰 Curious to see how it’s done? Click here to watch the tutorial: https://ironorchiddesigns.com/blogs/news/diy-christmas-round-up-with-jonathan-from-painted-love </video> <video> Let's just take a moment to admire @jonathonmarcmendes_paintedlove creativity with this thrift flip! Description: Let's just take a moment to admire @jonathonmarcmendes_paintedlove creativity with this thrift flip! 😍He took a thrifted planter and upleveled it with the IOD Viridis Mould, creating a beautiful piece for any season—so good, right? We imagine this filled with dried florals for spring, fresh foliage in the summer, or even poinsettias and twinkly lights for cozy winter vibes. This tutorial is basically your go-to for versatile, year-round décor that doesn’t hog storage space during the off-season (because who doesn’t love seasonal pieces that earn their keep all year round?).🎉 Do you have a planter that's perfect for this project? Share your ideas with us in the comments!♥️ Click here to watch the tutorial: https://ironorchiddesigns.com/blogs/news/diy-christmas-round-up-with-jonathan-from-painted-love </video> <video> How To Thriftflip a Plain Frame to Look Absolutely French! Description: How often do you walk out of a thrift store with a frame that’s a little plain, but brimming with potential? Same here—we can’t help ourselves! There are so many ways to breathe new life into those frames. A little creativity and some love from IOD can uplevel those frames into fabulous wall art that looks like it belongs in a high-end boutique. In this tutorial, we’re upcycling a thrifted frame with the IOD Felicite Mould, gold leaf paint, and a few trusty tools from our craft stash. Of course, frames come in all shapes and sizes (literally!), which means you can get creative with almost any IOD stamp, transfer, mould, or paint inlay. Pick the product that fits your frame and vision best, and let your creativity do the rest! Grab your IOD products and supplies by using the store locator and finding a stockist near you: https://ironorchiddesigns.com/retailers/. IOD Products Needed: ✨ IOD Felicite Mould Other Supplies: 🎨 Thrifted artwork 🎨 Gold Paint Pen 🎨 Gold Leaf Paint 🎨 Amazing Cast Resin 🎨 Dark Wax 🎨 Blue Painter’s Tape (optional) Timestamps: 00:11 - Prep and cast your moulds 02:34 - Assemble your moulds 04:03 - Paint your frame 05:03 - Apply dark wax 06:03 - Reassemble your piece If you're new to Iron Orchid Designs (aka IOD), welcome! Check out this playlist to learn all about the product basics: https://bit.ly/IODProductBasics. </video> <video> This was our hottest post of 2024— Description: This was our hottest post of 2024—and for good reason! We’re still swooning over every scrumptious detail in this reel by our lovely stockist @junkdup. 😍 If this is your first time seeing a paint inlay in action, you may ask yourself, what in the world are these? Well, it’s not a decal, not synthetic film, or decoupage. A paint inlay transfers real paint onto your surface, creating a truly artisan, hand-painted look on furniture and crafts. Pretty amazing, right? We must know—have you used paint inlays in your projects? Have questions? Please ask in the comments!🥰 </video> <video> Just look at the deliciously chippy goodness on this one! 😍 Description: Just look at the deliciously chippy goodness on this one! 😍 @VintageMøblerMania repurposed a wooden blank with the Bibelots Mould and sweet snippets from the Petite Fleur paint inlay to create the most darling small décor. Those soft pink blooms from Petite Fleur offer a dainty, romantic touch to the rich gold tones that we’re loving. We tracked down the tutorial so you can give it a go! It’s packed with techniques and tidbits you’ll definitely want to add to your repertoire. Click here to watch the tutorial: https://www.facebook.com/100055667482014/videos/2517255435138051 </video> <video> Painting Stamps Tutorial Description: In this tutorial, we delve into some of our fave stamp masking techniques to add loads of depth and dimension to your designs. We’re working with the Charlotte stamp and Faux Bois mould for the frame, but honestly, this is one of those projects where you can mix and match with your fave IOD goodies.🥰 Oh, and we’re spilling the tea on how to watercolor with IOD stamps without going overboard—because, let’s face it, we've all had those moments where the water gets a little too ambitious. 🫣 These techniques are definite keepers, and we’re so excited for you to add them to your creative repertoire. </video> <video> Is there such a thing as too many Christmas ornaments? Description: Is there such a thing as too many Christmas ornaments? Not a chance! 😂 In this tutorial, we use air dry clay, Christmas Tapers mould, and a gingerbready brown chalk-type paint with a white glaze finish for the icing to create traditional Christmas gingerbread ornaments. They're the absolute sweetest (if we do say so ourselves 😉). Project inspiration from the lovely @boutique_paint.♥️ Scoop up our limited edition holiday moulds before they’re gone! Click here to watch the tutorial: https://ironorchiddesigns.com/blogs/news/how-to-make-gingerbread-ornaments-with-iod-moulds </video> <video> How to Make Gingerbread Ornaments with IOD Moulds Description: Before we get started grab your IOD products and supplies by using the store locator and finding a stockist near you. Is there such a thing as too many Christmas ornaments? Not a chance!😆 But let’s be real—when we see a project this inspiring, we can’t help but delve into a holiday crafting bliss (how could we resist?!). Boutique Paint inspired these lovely gingerbread ornaments with their terracotta ornament tutorial using the IOD Christmas Tapers Mould. When we saw their project on our feed we were like, "First of all, these are absolutely lovely." "Secondly, how can we reimagine this with a gingerbread twist?" Que the crafting frenzy! We used deep brown gingerbread color in chalk-type paint and a white glaze finish as the icing to create traditional Christmas gingerbread ornaments. I think we’ve accomplished a blend of adorable and sophisticated (if we do say so ourselves😉♥️). If you make this project or any project inspired by IOD for that matter, will you please share it with us in the Facebook Creative Tribe? It just makes us smile to see what you guys are up to!♥️ Grab your IOD products and supplies by using the store locator and finding a stockist near you: https://ironorchiddesigns.com/retailers/. IOD Products Needed: Christmas Tapers Mould Air Dry Clay Other Supplies: White Glaze Warm Brown Chalk Paint* Warm Dark Brown Chalk Paint* Twine/Ribbon *we used a chalk-type paint in this tutorial, but there are many brands and types of paint, talk to your stockist to learn which one is right for you! Timestamps: 00:12 - Prep and cast your mould 01:13 - Add holes for hanging the ornaments 02:40 - Paint your castings 04:32 - Add a white glaze 06:16 - Attach ribbon for hanging If you're new to Iron Orchid Designs (aka IOD), welcome! Check out this playlist to learn all about the product basics: https://bit.ly/IODProductBasics. </video> <video> Pulling back an IOD Paint Inlay to reveal those gorgeous and intricate details Description: Is there anything more satisfying than pulling back an IOD Paint Inlay to reveal those gorgeous and intricate details? We think not.😍 If this is your first time seeing a paint inlay in action, you may ask yourself, what in the world are these? Well, it’s not a decal, not synthetic film, or decoupage. A paint inlay transfers real paint onto your surface, creating a truly artisan, hand-painted look on furniture and crafts. Pretty amazing, right? Huge thanks to @JackieHoffmanCreations for this lovely project video.🫶 We must know—have you used paint inlays in your projects? Have questions? Please ask in the comments!🥰 </video> <video> Can you believe Christmas is just a few days away?😨 Description: Can you believe Christmas is just a few days away?😨 It totally snuck up on us! If you’re feeling the last-minute holiday scramble, don’t worry—we’ve got a fun and quick tutorial using the Tinsel Gilded Transfer to inspire you. Not to mention, it only took 10 minutes, so it’s perfect for those last few moments before the holiday hustle kicks in.🥰 Grab your supplies, pour yourself a cozy drink, and let's get to it! ✨🎄 </video>

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Welcome to a new kind of DIY experience. Join founders, makers, and sisters, Josie Celio and Sally Griswold, as they teach you how to use IOD products such as transfers, moulds and stamps to make elegant, timeless home decor, jewelry, sugar arts and more. Inspiration and encouragement abound in an effort to support your pursuit of greater creative endeavors - YOU too can make beautiful things with your own hands! For more information about Iron Orchid Designs' distinctive products and DIY tutorials, check out www.ironorchiddesigns.com

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