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Velvet Honey Furniture Makeover

By Dionne Woods

Say hello to Velvet Honey! This incredible piece, inspired by the themes of Issue 06, was painted by The Turquoise Iris Journal founder Dionne Woods! Dionne used nearly every color in her studio for this piece and her exclusive, subscriber-only tutorial is a must-see!

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Velvet Honey Color Recipe

Liquid Sunshine
Old 57
Seaglass
Hey Sailor mixed with phthalo blue acrylic paint
Raw Sienna acrylic
Firestarter
Fluorescent Red
Burnt Sienna acrylic
Monet’s Garden
Bohemian Blue
Golden Ticket
Clear Wax

This piece also used some formerly-top-secret colors from DIY Paint… but they’re not a secret anymore! The new Bohemian Brights from DIY Paint, curated by The Turquoise Iris, are available from a retailer near you.

Subscribe to The Turquoise Iris Journal for the tutorial!

Dionne

Dionne Woods is the creative force behind The Turquoise Iris and a passionate Motivatarian, dedicated to inspiring others through creativity, connection, confidence, and curiosity. As an artist, mentor, and community builder, she has built a career rooted in bold expression and fearless exploration. What began with hand-painted furniture has flourished into canvas art, wearable pieces, heirloom journals, and even a luxurious collection of velvet fabrics—each infused with her signature storytelling and vibrant energy.

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