Well ti's April. Thinking on the tough economical times people are facing and trying to save some coin is just about on everyone's mind. Along with that is the environmental concerns.

Myself included I have been trying to revamp some of the older pieces that I don't use anymore.

I have found by using Americana stucco medium it can pretty well go over anything with very little prep, which is great for those of us who don't have a lot of time. It is also great for creating that shabby cottage look that's so popular now. You can blow dry it to add even more character by giving it cracks. Drying it fast will do this. Just be careful when working on canvas as too big of cracks might chip off.

Lately I took out an old box I had sitting around and re revamped it with some crocus's. It had been painted with a solid background, so I sanded it a little and then applied Light Birch Stucco (my Favorite color), let it dry and tada it was ready to be designed! No cash went out and I got a new accent piece.
Why don't you look in those storage chest of things you don't use anymore and see what you can re create. Your not only saving, but also helping our environment by recycling.
Remember to have FUN!!!!