Anthropologie Dupe Thrifted & Up Cycled Furniture Hack with paper clay, DIY Paint, IOD Moulds

[@wonderlove4515]

You had me crying and (sorry) laughing. I'm grateful for your retelling. I know it will help someone out there going through similar situations. But how you just take charge and dont let the tour guide steal your vacation is strength with in. I live to see strength with in come out!❤

[@DebisDesignDiary]

we are laughing ( a little) now. I wish I had the suitcase pile up on camera!

[@kimbibbs5700]

The BEST story teller, and the dresser is Gorgeous!!! I’m just thanking God, that Zeb was there, and that the good Lord took care of all of you!! 🙏🙏 THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME!👠👠🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@JamiRayVintage]

Oh friend. Glad I had to get up and pee right when this came up. Love you. Worst tour guide ever. But the best of friends having an amazing adventure, trying not to die in French ghost towns and gas stations ❤️❤️

[@DebisDesignDiary]

we made some precious memories that will never be forgotten! xoxo Jami

[@barbarajeanbraceletlady3090]

Jami Ray Vintage , thank you for your videos. I've learned so much. I bought the clear wax, and I'm excited to use it.

[@hazelfisher4466]

Jami Ray Vintage :

[@ms.barrett4167]

Oh my! You had my blood boiling! I would've been so embarrassed and p'd off! Put that your guide on blast so nobody else can be bamboozled by this person you speak about. I love watching your vids and JRV as well. At least you all had each other. ❤️

[@ksenijaturkovic9228]

The whole time Debi was posting updates I was a noyvous wreck: where did they go to the bathroom??? I guess Zeb could have found a tree or something, but what about the girls???

[@stephaniegfields9450]

Debi, thanks for sharing your travel story. Yes I have some stories also. I was an International Flight Attendant for 20 years, which came with some frightening and also wonderful experiences. This thing call Life is truly amazing!!!!

[@Hapenparadise]

You aren’t painting, you’re creating and inspiring❣️Your beauty is your uniqueness!

[@57athina]

Debi. You are an artist, a sculptress, a visionary, a creator, a maniacally funny storyteller, you are the full package! Never ever doubt yourself.

[@lechat8533]

@57athina And on top of all, she is also clever and beautiful. Of course, she`s not married. They exist, but it`s difficult to find the right someone for such a wonderful package.

[@crabbyblonde13]

Well worth the wait! You're the best story tellin' artist ever! ♡

[@pebbiecomer1513]

So very sorry for the crappie tour guide, but so glad y’all took matters into your own hands and created such a wonderful trip and memories! Those are sometimes the best trips ever! Glad y’all made it! What an absolutely awesome dresser! I love Anthropologie antiques! This is amazing!

[@6885annt]

Debi, I know that making and editing videos is not your favorite thing to do but watching your videos are the favorites of many! I have told so many people about your channel and they all LOVE how you tell a story and play music intertwined with whatever piece you are working on. You have a gift for this. Nobody else I follow had been able to pull it off. There is not one person who would start watching one of your videos and not stay with it until the end. And only you have this ability to hold someone’s interest with no boring parts!Please put them up as often as you can. They are so unbelievably good!!

[@DebisDesignDiary]

Thanks Melody💕

[@therusticfarmco7642]

Absolutely loved this story and your resilience! Life is truly like this you can have the best laid out plans and then curveballs start flying. The key is to be flexible and learn to just take it all in and make memories that will bring laughter instead. Thank you for sharing your story and encouraging us all to be real!

[@davinatest8467]

Multi tasker ...story teller,DIY expert,upgrader ,recycler and so much more. Great you tube show...love the honesty

[@polarxena]

Debi, on top of it all your music is always unbelievably wonderful. Please Please Please start including a playlist in the show notes🥰

[@shericreates]

Despite the madness, I’m so glad everyone made it home safely. Your dresser is gorgeous! I saw those moulds when they came available and snatched them up right away! I think I’m obsessed with the moulds. The dresser is beautiful!

[@teresadavis9557]

I don’t always comment but What y’all went through is my worst nightmare. I’m glad you took your friends with you so you wasn’t alone. You’re a great artist and I love 💗 watching you. Thank you

[@marestar64]

The dresser is amazing. Love your creations and those moulds! I hope that you will return to France someday and have the experience of your dreams.

[@missygrish9774]

Debi........I heart you! thank you for letting me into your life and inspiring the crafter deep within me!!

[@RinaMeyers]

THANK GOD you had each other...imagine being there with a bunch of strangers in your group!!!!

[@oscargoldfield1593]

Holy cow! No one working together and things jumping further into the toilet. Yikes!

[@GoodGolly.MissLolly]

Your videos are always such a delight, Debi, but this one is just exquisite ... you’ve really taken it up a notch. I’m so sorry to hear about your disastrous trip. I hope you all get a chance to get back to France and do it right ❤️

[@DebisDesignDiary]

thanks this one was twice as long, ( lots of editing ) I hope so too, I need a do-over :)

[@lindahendersonartist9333]

I am so sorry this happened to you guys! Glad you’re gone safe. Also... this piece is FABULOUS! You are my favorite to watch create. I follow a lot of artists and you Debi are my fav! Keep on creating you gifted gal you. 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@patricebrown4846]

You are precious Debi, and your projects are too!

[@WatersandWilderness]

I'm so sorry to hear that your trip to France was so bad but I want you to know that your creations and stories are the icing on the cake when I watch your videos. :)

[@firstname.tuscansummer777l8]

Debi, I have to tell you... you make hands down you make my favorite videos. I long for them... You are the best, most gifted storyteller, stirring the emotions. The music, the filming... From Paris to your incredible furniture creation! I would give you the Academy Award for this video and your other ones. They are so worth the wait. Your piece is spectacular! You are the best! GOD BLESS!!

[@helenfields2318]

I absolutely love your ability to tell a story. I think your group of travellers should run a Go-Fund-Me campaign so that you can all go back to France and re-do the trip your own way... (I love your choice of music by the way)

[@JenniferBuehlmann]

I have never had so much dislike for a person in such a short time. Beautiful dresser!!

[@chantalrochon3566]

Debi, 50's!? Your look 15 years younger! Cheers to your Health! The Paris story is a reminder that Not Everyone on the Net is Honest. Liked this hack. Merci! Thank you! For the demonstration and guidance. New fan from Québec, Canada.

[@MindyMakesStuff]

OMG! What a calamity of events. You will surely never forget it.

[@dididinah826]

Wow! It was a saga of craziness. 😳 Thank goodness you were not alone. Thank you for sharing this n I cannot wait for the rest... Your piece is magical. 💜💜💜💜

[@gsrescuedogs]

Debi, I just love you. I've listened to all your stories and feel so bad for ya'll. Glad you're all home safe!! The dresser is simply gorgeous. Thanks for sharing the paint techniques.

[@lenefried8736]

Well...I love what you did to that dresser! And the way you used the IOD stamps to make the tree bark. ❤🌻🌼

[@Kraftiediva]

IDK what's better the story telling or the painted stuff... I'm just so interested

[@marizen2]

Wow...this story made my heart race. Pfff...glad you all made it. Love the dresser!

[@stephaniegfields9450]

Deb, I so love your spirit, creativity and storytelling!!! Thank you for being you!!!!!

[@juliemarie1116]

Ooooh Debbie,you are a very sweet soul... How you tell a story you always take me there. If I could be in a uncomfortable out of country situation I want to be with you..... I wanna go to FRANCE WITH YOU BUT I NEED A HUGE SUITCASE"S". GREAT MUSIC. LOVE THE JOB ON YOUR DRESSER*

[@sadiejosiemom]

The dresser is beautiful - though the white one you sold was my favorite!! That was the trip from hell. I'm glad Zeb was there because he seems like nothing ruffles him. I've not been lucky enough to go on many vacations but many years ago (20+) my late husband's work sent him to Atlanta for training and paid for me to go too. We live in California and our flight to SF got delayed because of rain and were rerouted to LAX which caused us to miss our connection to Atlanta. So by the time we got there it was midnight and everything was closed. The car rental shops were closed and our luggage was lost or delayed. Luckily, his boss was already there and he had to come and pick us up. We get to the hotel and they had given our room away!! So they took us to another hotel across the way for one night and then we were going to go back to the original hotel the next day. That is I was supposed to do all of it. I don't think we went to bed until 3 or 4 am. Hubs had to be at class early. So he went and got a rental car and dropped it off for me. I think I went back to sleep. When I got up I was so disoriented. I called to the front desk to pick up our luggage. When I opened the door for him I realized we were on the first floor - that's how out of it I was!! Once checked out I had to find the car. I didn't know the make or anything about the car - I'm sure he told me but - I think I was jet lagged our something. Anyway - I finally found it and made my way over to the first hotel and got us all settled in. This was before we had cell phones. I managed to do some sight-seeing by myself while he was in training and managed to make it back to the hotel without GPS!! The rest of the trip was fun but getting there was a doozy!!

[@reginaberman3883]

That’s one of those times you’ll be telling stories for Decades! Lover the dresser and your stories.

[@dianegurney9739]

You are such a great story teller. Enjoy watching your creativity, different from my style, but I have taken a few of your painting styles and put them to use, with a good outcome. It’s so great to watch your journey…

[@sweetcurly28]

That is such a great story!! So glad to see an new story from you Debi!! I love them! Glad you’re home safe.

[@wendy833]

I really like these molds from Iron Orchid. Such a great result! Your paint color is beautiful! I'm glad you showed us some of the beautiful buildings and the Eifel Tower. Glad you have gotten your voice back.

[@mariadamedecoeur]

I'm so sorry😞 for what happened but so happy that you made it at the end ... ❤

[@thecourtlyalchemist]

I've only been to Paris once. It was either a tour or a nightmare depending on whom you ask. Everything that could go wrong did. I really think that you had a better time in France than I did. Your dresser is brilliant. If you have to suffer for art, well, you'll always have Paris!

[@janetholmes3167]

Great video Debi. Yes, travel can be stressful. I did see some of Jamie and Zeb's feed from the trip. Bravo to you ALL for making the best of the situation! Paris IS such a great city! 😍😘

[@helenem.8889]

Despite this being such a bad trip, there are some positives. First, the pics you took of Paris are BEAUTIFUL! Can't wait to see Versailles (sp?). Second, you were able to take matters into your own hand and make the best of a bad situation. Third, what an amazing group of friends you all are.... so fortunate to have had each other there! Again, thanks for sharing your stories and of course your beautiful makeover. Just love your channel!

[@talikatz3287]

Rewatching your videos as I get ready to do my own dresser. This is exactly what I have in mind.

[@maritzakincaid4303]

UGH....Deb I love love love your talent & creative ideas but watching these videos with all the things that went wrong really puts a damper on my enjoyment of your delightful imagination. Unexpected surprises (good or bad) is all part of the travel adventure, you just have to go with it and make the best of a crappy situation. As a watcher of your videos, I'd appreciate less of the "woe is me" aspect & more of what went great, what gave you inspiration. There are always kinks in even the best laid plans but I can sit & reflect on my own life for that, I come to your channel to be uplifted & inspired. Please consider lifting up your viewers instead of bringing us down. With love.

[@mazsmithers350]

Beautiful creation. Sorry you had such a bad experience in such a beautiful country. I would plan another trip back . Look at the positive side you now know where you want to go and what not to do lol . looking forward to all the stories and new creations. Much love 💖

[@DebisDesignDiary]

yes you are so right! I want to go back to the attic sales :) France is so beautiful!

[@mazsmithers350]

@@DebisDesignDiary Then set that amazing trip out to the universe and it shall be more amazing than you ever dreamed it could be .Wise lady of 94 once told me money is made to make your dreams come true not to be left for another's when you are gone 💖

[@genahoward760]

I absolutely love listening to your stories! This dresser turned out beautiful!!!

[@amydillardGypsySoul]

Glad you made the best out of a less than perfect situation. The dresser is beautiful!!

[@cherylmarrantclmfarm8264]

Wow! That is crazy!!! I went to Paris… thank goodness my tour guide was great

[@waltertruckolla3898]

Omg I can't even imagine what you can't tell!😱

[@oscargoldfield1593]

But I'd give my favorite depression glass bowl and some cash to hear it!

[@carrietalbot1376]

Debbie I’m so sorry your guys trip turned out that way but it sounds like you took the lemons and made lemonade and thank goodness !!! Debbie your video speak to me in such a basic level most the time I cry through them😢.Love this one! I love how you turn making art into life life lessons ....I’ve always struggled with Self worth ... I’ve always struggled, feeling not good enough! I love being creative and trying to start my own business because I had to quit work for health reasons, I love ups cycling and crafting ...you’re inspiring me all the time ,thank you!

[@deepcreekvintage2872]

Beautiful and creative piece Debi. I am glad all of you made it back ok.

[@lindeehopkins6439]

This dresser is INCREDIBLE!! I hv bn following your France story...still can't believe how horrific the tour guide was.....so very glad you md it hm safe!

[@ashleycaldwell6370]

Miss. Debbie, the way you tell a story is so amazing I feel like I am there watching as it unfolds, it’s so vivid and full of emotion! I am wondering after the nightmare you and your friends endured with that awful scammer do you think you may go back to France? Knowing what you know now having been through such an awful situation I’m sure you gained a good bit of knowledge on the do’s and do not’s when planning and taking a trip to France... P.S. I must say Bravo to you and your group for standing up for yourselves and at least getting some enjoyment out of the trip, that woman was never in it for her clientele only for herself so Bravo for not letting her push you into the background!!

[@ericsgranny8933]

Paris is beautiful! So sorry you had to go through all that. Love your creations and pray you get the opportunity to go back to Paris and get to do everything you wish. Hugs

[@Gggi1987]

Debi I love your beautiful dresser! I’m so inspired! Thank you so much for sharing your talent and Paris adventure story. No one deserves to be treated the way you all were all treated on vacation or ever! So glad you persevered and you all retuned home safely❤️!

[@friedaschnell6887]

Debi Debi Debi, it is SO wonderful to have you sharing another of your life stories while debuting another of your one-of-kind creations. Your videos always warm my heart while making me laugh knowing I'm not alone in my uniqueness. I have been blessed to have gone on several trips outside the U.S. with a REAL tour guide. I can see SO MANY ways your "guide" failed your group. Its really despicable what she is doing to SCAM unsuspecting tourists. I'm SO glad that you were able to see what was happening and salvage a bit of your time in Paris. I'm so glad you're ALL back home safely. That dresser turned out beautiful. Not at all surprised. You are a gifted storyteller and artist. 🤗 💜

[@pamelalynden3014]

I love your dancing at the end! It makes me smile every time.

[@TerryLou-Eclectique]

I'm crying my eyes out over this story. Happy, sad, for you guys and your words and music evoke so many emotions! Yes, I need to persevere and go after my dream! Thank you, Debi! ❤❤

[@chillichew5712]

Thank you for sharing your video snippets of Paris 😍🤗 I loved them!

[@jolynnpuente347]

Now THIS is the type of videos I know and miss. I’m racking my brain over the tour guides motive for treating people this way. It obviously wasn’t working for her. She should have given you what you asked for. It wasn’t that hard. I wish you could spill ALL the beans on her. She would be FINISHED, as she should be for being so deceptive. I absolutely love that dresser. God Bless!

[@carnivorousvegan2011]

I’m sorry to hear about your trip but I love how you tell stories. This channel is the best!

[@heidimtb]

I love your stories and music selection!! There's a lot of videos out there that I end up skipping ahead but you have a flare for holding attention and making people laugh!!

[@margaretcaldarone1005]

When we hit the air port, I turned the sound off. Shoot of Paris was beautiful and reminising. I Just kept my eyes on the beautiful dresser. Really Beautiful.

[@Melody-285]

As someone who always wanted to go to the Paris flea markets, but never made it - this is a truly heartbreaking story .... I hope you get to go again someday ....

[@sueeparra7454]

This piece is amazing Debi! Your story is crazy and frustrating! We went to Italy years ago with a really good tour company, it was a once in a lifetime trip! I cant imagine going through such crap in a foriegn country!! But I think you guys should all go back and do it all yourself!!!

[@sallyhutton6276]

Debi, I loooove the dresser! You’ve done it again. Creative genius just flows from your fingers. You my dear are so strong for standing up for yourself, sister and friends to that woman. I know you felt responsible for all that mess. Please know it wasn’t your fault. You were duped. My husband and I took a cruise to Cuba and had a very bad experience with a handsome cab driver. Needless to say he charged us much more than he quoted at the end of the ride. Confusion anger and a that feeling of being had was evident. I did not want to get back off the ship the next day. But my husband did so we strolled and shopped instead. Lesson learned the hard way. Thank God you had Zeb along!! I am like Jami I too only cry once a year. I feel that situation you all were in warranted it. Poor things. You all made the best of it and the memories of a lifetime. That’s the stuff you remember more than if it had went as planned. Bonjour!

[@tessahack8185]

What a beautiful dresser! 😍😍😍

[@superdupermolly]

Omg, what a nightmare! I had a bad experience too during my first visit to Paris. How unfortunate. :( Your airport experience was the same as mine as Charles De Gaulle airport! I hate that airport.

[@kimberlystutler5980]

Debbi I’m so sorry that all of those things happened to you and everyone else on you’re trip . The dresser is absolutely gorgeous 💕💕 I’m so in love with it 💕💕🌸🌸💕💕 You are an amazingly talented furniture artist! I’m so inspired 💕💕🌸💕💕 Thank you for sharing this gorgeous dresser!

[@julesiou12]

Your videos are just the best Debi. I love this piece, so pretty and we get great music and a well narrated story to go with it. Your videos always make me smile, thank you so much for sharing x

[@dianejoa1754]

Love 💕 your videos! You have such amazing ideas and you always weave a great storytelling session in too.Love your music too😊 It’s too bad you had a crappy tour guide that was hell bent to ruin France for you. At least you were surrounded with good people👍

[@whatintheworld532]

You are amazing and so are your friends. I followed your trip with Zeb’s live videos. I love the positive spin - this is a beautiful sweet video, just like you!

[@maggiefletcherscuriouscelt4199]

Wonky trips can happen even with large well known companies. The key is Research Research Research!!!! Keep in mind your next trip will be fabulous because you will plan the itinerary. The dresser is beyond amazing. Creating those branches was sheer genius.

[@annex8953]

Another masterpiece! Loved the dresser, but who wouldn't?! I am sorry about your experience with that scam artist. Hopefully your cautionary tale will save others from a similar awful trip. Thank you for your excellent content, as always.

[@jacqunick6416]

Great video. Love the dresser. This is beautiful. I could see this dresser in a nursery. Love it !!!!

[@pattil7947]

Great video, what a nightmare, you poor ladies! You need to post this tour guides name so the madness with ppl dealing with her ends!

[@laurar9411]

You are awesome. Your trip was crazy most from that terrible tour guide that obviously can care less about her customers. I would file a huge complaint about her. Glad you guys change plans and made time to enjoy the few days you all had left. The furniture transformation turned out spectacular:0) great clay molds, and techniques. Thanks 😊

[@markellwilliams3594]

I’m sorry the trip came out like that Deb.. I was young when I went and all my experience was spectacular. I’m wishing to go back real soon. Since my dad is gone it’s all I think of. Have a blessed day doll 🙏🏽🌺🌷💐🌷🌺💐🇫🇷♥️🙏🏽

[@melissaboyd151]

I love your creativity!

[@rduckster4727]

I truly love your videos Debi. They have a different feel than anything else on Yt and your content is wonderful

[@lechatbotte.]

I love the way you look at your trip. It’s a Godly way to see things. You are all better for the trial though it seems otherwise. Next time you will have a fantastic time.

[@DebTrombley]

Your words starting at 7:45 are wise & make the best of the situation. So true for much of life. It's how we're going to handle it and also how we're going to choose to look at it afterwards. I could do better with this! Taking your words to heart.

[@kayfoulds1492]

So sorry for your nightmare but it is very funny(only because it hasn't happened to me)lots of love from north Wales UK.my dream is that one day someone in the UK will sell diy paint.gorgeous job on the drawers as always Deb xxx

[@judehogan3287]

Oh wow,the dresser is absolutely amazing

[@jane.c.c]

OMG Debi.. what a holiday.. I shouldn't laugh but OMG! Thank you for this beautiful, quality video.. and the dresser is so much better than before.. lovely! Xx

[@DebisDesignDiary]

Jane C we’re laughing about some of it now too 💕better than crying right?

[@jane.c.c]

@@DebisDesignDiary yeah sure thing.. Something to talk about at a dinner party.. Keep everyone entertained I'm sure..

[@Panthia_Poe]

You are so intresting, whimsical, talented... great storyteller too!! I'm thoroughly loving your videos. I've got so many ideas now. Thanks so much for put putting a lot of effort into what you do, explaining how to do it so well. I can't wait to try these ideas!❤🌹🥀😁

[@lalibo101]

You look so adorable and may I say French at the end of this video when you're dancing! The red turtleneck and your capri pants...so Audrey!

[@gayleleier8115]

Loved the story, loved the music, but I wish you had put more time in showing us how you put together this project.

[@thepaintfactory8182]

I watched this and it was so bittersweet. It's hard to convey in words the character of this 'tour guide' - I'll leave it to the legal system to handle her. The sad part is that, we too, only had one day to see France (and that was only because it was the day AFTER the tour ended). Thank you, Debi for posting this and putting a spotlight on scam businesses.

[@DebisDesignDiary]

I am so sad to hear all the stories, so many much worse than mine. If you had not warned us before we left, i dont know if we would have been able to salvage anything at all.

[@NourDette]

So sorry you had an horrible experience. I enjoyed your piece!💛💛💛

[@sandravokes7330]

I am so sorry for what happened to you all. I love the dresser, you are an amazing artist! I love your videos!

[@lillygirl18]

Just found your channel. I am soooo inspired. Can’t locate part 1 of your trip to Paris. I’m going to keep looking and of course I subscribed!

[@idahogirlb]

The dresser is amazing. I have a large armoire that I haven't done yet. That I have often thought of taking a tree trunk up the side and having it drape down but wasn't quite sure how I was going to do it I wanted the tree trunk is raised and then thought about hand painting the leaves and stuff in on it. Thanks for posting Love the ideas now I just got to get to it.

[@DebisDesignDiary]

that sounds amazing Brenda!!!

[@jeanieQ2]

I loved the story. We did have a vacation in Sedona at an airb&b that was not fun. The home looked great in the outside photos on line, like a big 3 story home, but in reality the outside was all false and inside was a 2 story small A frame cabin. Most of the time is was cold and the thermostat did nothing because the heat was not connected to our unit, but to a bottom floor storage which was not part of our rental. There were no extra blankets in our rooms and I had to sleep in my sweatshirt with the hood up. I had brought a small down throw with me and I also used the throw off the sofa. The last few days of our vac it was hot and there were only window AC in the upstairs bedrooms and no AC at all in the downstairs. I ended up getting very sick for a month after this trip. This sound like nothing compared to your trip. We use to go to Sedona every year, but this kind of ended it for us. I didn't leave a negative review of this place, I left no review at all.

[@TitanTrg]

Awesome job on the story, the video and the dresser! A Tri-facta!!!

[@lesmeyer318]

I just love you Debbie!!!!!!!!!!!

[@kelleywoodard9104]

As soon as I saw these molds, my mind immediately saw a dresser using them! Great minds think alike, huh?! Your dresser is just beautiful!

[@DebisDesignDiary]

yes indeed!

[@gerrianncolon2454]

Hi again Debbie! It might be to soon for you to think about this, but you guys should go back and make new memories of Paris.

[@Hapenparadise]

Oh my! Remind me of myself🤣! My exact experiences! Always! 😁 So much that I back down from much, in the past, that is! Not anymore! I plow through now! 😁. You go now, keep going! Courage!!!!! 😊

[@DebisDesignDiary]

So true!

[@elenalatici9568]

thank God I was able to get back to part two of this nightmare story.