Amanda Dillon Tutorials

Halloween

Bones, Blossoms & Butterflies: Create a Spooky Plaque in Minutes!

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Turn a simple ornate wood plaque into a hauntingly beautiful piece of Halloween décor! 👻 With the Bones to ...

Fall 2026

Quiet Waters & Cozy Vibes: Create a Coastal Fall Heron Scene

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Bring a little coastal charm and autumn magic to your home! 🌾🍂 Blend soft teal and warm earthy tones, add t...

Halloween

Raise the Dead: Spooky Skeleton Portraits with Smoky Style 💀

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Create a hauntingly beautiful pair of Skeleton Portraits with a smoky stained background and eye-catching r...

Halloween

🕸️ Spooky Meets Stunning: Create a Haunted Halloween Glass & Resin Frame 🎃✨

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Turn a simple frame into a spooktacular Halloween masterpiece! 🦇🕷️ See how Amanda from Mettle Modern Design...

Coastal

Make Waves with This DIY Vintage Lobster Shack Sign!

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Bring a little seaside charm home! 🌊🦞 Transform a simple wood panel into a rustic Vintage Lobster Shack sig...

Fall 2026

Double the Charm! Create a Reversible Fall Paddle for Halloween & Harvest

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Bring your fall decorating to life with one reversible paddle featuring two beautiful seasonal designs! 🎨 L...

Christmas in July

DIY Santa Sign in Minutes! Transform a Budget Hobby Lobby Find into Beautiful Christmas Decor

Featuring Amanda Dillon

🎄 Looking for a quick and festive Christmas craft? Turn an inexpensive Hobby Lobby oval sign into charming ...

Christmas in July

Christmas in July: DIY Coastal Sea Turtle Ornaments You'll Love! 🌊✨

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Bring the beach to your Christmas tree! 🐚🎄 In this fun Christmas in July DIY, Amanda of Mettle Modern Desig...

Summer

Beach Vibes & Pink Vans: Create the Sweetest Coastal Sign for Summer 🏖️✨

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Dreaming of sunny days and seaside adventures? 🌊 Create an adorable coastal sign featuring a vintage pink v...

4th of July

Create a Rustic Patriotic Floral Cutting Board with Transfers & Stencils ✨

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Stars, florals, and a touch of vintage charm! 🇺🇸🌸 Learn how Amanda of Mettle Modern Design transformed a si...

Coastal

Mermaid Kisses & Coastal Wishes: Create a Beachy Rustic Sign Full of Seaside Charm

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Bring the magic of the coast into your home with this fun and creative mermaid-inspired project! 🌊✨ Learn h...

4th of July

Wander Often: The Cutest Patriotic Pup Round Board Idea for Summer Decor

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Looking for a creative way to use the new hat stencil collection? 🎨✨ See how Amanda from Mettle Modern Desi...

Coastal

Coastal Paddle Board Makeover with Sea Turtles, Ocean Blues & Layered Transfers

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Bring beachy vibes home with this stunning coastal paddle board makeover featuring blended ocean-inspired s...

Coastal

🦩 Bring the Beach Home with This Tropical Hello Summer Flamingo Sign 🌊☀️

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Soft coastal colors, tropical florals, and the cutest flamingo design come together in this beachy...

Coastal

🌊 DIY Raised Seahorse Paddle Board Tutorial 🐚 Coastal Texture & Beachy Layers

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Create a gorgeous coastal paddle board with layered dry brushing, weathered paint techniques, and a raised ...

4th of July

Flip It & Frame It 🇺🇸✨ Interchangeable Decor Made Easy

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Turn leftover frame backers into stunning seasonal art! 🎨 This simple project lets you switch up your decor...

4th of July

Patriotic Paddle Board DIY (Easy + Sellable!) 🇺🇸

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Turn a simple wood board into a coastal-inspired patriotic sign using stencil techniques and layered color....

4th of July

Patriotic Cross & Star Makeover 🇺🇸✨ Rustic Layers, Bold Color & Easy Stencil Magic!

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Get ready to create a stunning patriotic decor piece using stain, stencils, and layered paint techniques ❤️...

Everyday Home

One Stencil, Two Stunning Pillow Styles 🎨🛋️

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Create two completely different pillow styles using just one stencil! From timeless black to coastal stripe...

Spring

Rustic Horse Wood Sign Makeover 🐎✨ Layered Stains + Vintage Charm

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Blend soft neutrals, bold stencil lettering, and a stunning horse transfer to create a one-of-a-kind rustic...

Coastal

Coastal Surfboard Decor Set 🐢🪼🦀 Create a Beachy Collection with Layered Stencils

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Bring the beach to your decor with this coastal surfboard collection 🌊 Learn how to create three coordinati...

Spring

✨ Dress Form Glow-Up: Create a Meaningful Stencil & Transfer Masterpiece

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Hey friends! Today we’re sharing a creative décor project from Amanda Dillon of Mettle Modern Design. Amand...

Easter 2026

Spring DIY Stencil Projects

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Bring your spring vibes to life! 🌿 Transform plain boards into elegant Easter displays and whimsical bunny ...

Coastal

🌊 Coastal Arch Frame with Resin & Sea Life Stencils 🐢✨

Featuring Amanda Dillon

This coastal arch frame blends soft chalk paint, sea-life stencils, reflective glass, and resin for a layer...

Spring

✨ Believe Anything Is Possible 🦋 Dragonfly Sign with Soft Ombre & Shimmer Wings

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Blend dreamy stains, add bold stencil lettering, and finish with shimmering dragonfly wings for a meaningfu...

Coastal

🌊 Bold Blends & Ocean Movement: Octopus Tentacle Art

Featuring Amanda Dillon

This project brings the coast to life with blended stain backgrounds and a striking octopus tentacle design...

Spring

🛻🐢 Two Fast DIY Projects That SELL! Rustic Truck & Turtle Transfer Ideas

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Looking for quick, sellable DIY projects? These rustic truck and turtle signs come together fast using rub-...

Spring

🦋 Spring Butterfly Magic with Mixed Media & Soft Ombre Color

Featuring Amanda Dillon

This nature-inspired paddle combines soft color transitions, butterfly rub-on transfers, and simple mixed m...

Valentine 2026

💗 Pink Ombre Perfection: A Valentine Sign with Bold Style

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Blended stains. Striking lettering. A beautiful Valentine finish. This layered project shows how stencils a...

St. Patrick 2026

🍀 A Little Luck, A Lot of Love, and Plenty of Shenanigans

Featuring Amanda Dillon

This St. Patrick’s Day sign combines crisp stenciling with raised shamrock texture for a look that’s simple...

Valentine

A Sweet Coastal Canvas with Romantic Details 💗✨

Featuring Amanda Dillon

This quick and beautiful canvas project blends blush-toned bird transfers, reflective glass, and a smooth r...

Valentine

🌙 Love You to the Moon & Back: A Sparkly Valentine Project

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Paint, shimmer, and a little bit of magic ✨ This Valentine moon sign combines stenciling, reflective glass,...

Valentine

Vintage Magic on Wood: Create Charming Typewriter & Book Stack Signs 📚⌨️✨

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Bring your creativity to life with two vintage-inspired projects bursting with personality! ✨Using r...

Christmas 2025

Coastal Christmas Magic: Create a Beachy Saltbox House Sign 🏖️🎄

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Bring sunny seaside charm into your holiday season! 🌊✨ Follow along as we blend soft coastal colors, layer ...

Christmas 2025

Coastal Christmas Magic: Create a “Paradise” Holiday Sign 🌊🎄✨

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Bring a wave of coastal cheer to your holiday décor! 🌊✨ Follow along as Amanda Dillon blends beachy stains,...

Christmas 2025

🕯️ “Build a Nativity” with Amanda Dillon 🌟 A Layered Christmas Creation!

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Get inspired by Amanda Dillon of Mettle Modern Design as she builds a stunning layered nativity scene using...

Christmas 2025

Coastal Christmas Porch Board 🌊❄️ A Beachy Twist on Holiday Cheer!

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Dive into coastal charm this Christmas with Amanda Dillon of Mettle Modern Design! 🌊✨ Learn how to blend oc...

Christmas 2025

🌊🎅 Holiday Glow Meets Coastal Flow: The Crescent Moon Santa Sign

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Add a splash of seaside charm to your Christmas décor with this stunning Coastal Crescent Moon Santa sign b...

Coastal

⚓ Rustic Anchor Board Makeover 🌊 Coastal Charm in Minutes

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Turn a simple 8×10 board into a rustic coastal treasure! 🌟 With layered stain, dry-brushed navy, and the bo...

Halloween

Spooky-Cute Skeleton Paddle Board Sign for Halloween 👻

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Transform a simple paddle board into a spooktacular Halloween sign! 🦴 Amanda Dillon of Mettle Modern Design...

Halloween

Spooky Tombstone Makeover: Hauntingly Cute Halloween Crafts 👻

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Transform plain wooden tombstones into charming Halloween accents with paint, stencils, and transfers ✨. Fr...

Coastal

Coastal Turtle Wall Art 🌊 Create a Stunning Blended Stain Background

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Bring the beach vibes home with Amanda Dillon of Mettle Modern Design! 🌊 Using rich Bay Blue and Botanical ...

Fall 2025

Spooky Stenciled Magic: Transform a Wood Panel with Transfers 🎃🌙

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Turn an ordinary wood panel into a hauntingly beautiful masterpiece! 🖤 From eerie stenciled lace to bold ru...

Fall 2025

Spooky Apothecary Bottle Makeover for Halloween 🎃🧪

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Turn simple glass bottles into enchanting Halloween apothecary treasures! 🧙♀️ Amanda Dillon of Mettle Moder...

Coastal

Blend & Bloom: Create a Coastal Fall Sign with Bold Stains & Stencils 🍃🌊

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Ready for a creative twist on autumn decor? 🍂 Join Amanda from Mettle Modern Design as she transforms a sim...

Fall 2025

🍂🚚 Fall in Love with This Charming Autumn Truck Sign!

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Celebrate cozy autumn vibes with Amanda Dillon’s gorgeous fall round sign featuring the vintage pink truck ...

Primitive 2025

Glow Up Your Fall Decor with This Magical Stencil Project 🌕🍂

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Bring autumn charm to life with rich faux stains and the enchanting Willow Tree stencil! 🌳✨ Amanda Dillon s...

Rub-on Transfers

Rustic Meets Radiance: Amanda’s Patriotic Glass Vase Makeover

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Stain it, paint it, and make it shine! ✨ Watch how Amanda Dillon transforms a simple wood board into a show...

Fall 2025

🎃 Pretty in Pink: A Soft & Spooky Halloween DIY Sign

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Who says Halloween has to be all orange and black? 🎨👻 Follow Amanda from Mettle Modern Design as s...

Stencil

Sail into Sunset: A Coastal DIY with Stains & Stencils

Featuring Amanda Dillon

Create a dreamy sunset scene using water-based stains and the versatile Grass Stencil set. Follow Amanda Di...

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