Special Occasions!

As we head full swing into spring, many of you will be celebrating
Mother’s Day and Father’s Day or attending milestone events like
graduations, showers, and weddings, all of which offer opportunities
for the decorative painter to create personalized gifts for special family
members and friends. The focus of this issue is to inspire you with
designs created for a variety of special occasions. So, while you watch the
buds bloom and listen to the harmony of the birds, take some time to create a few
pieces for those close to you.

Gifts for the gardener
Great for both men and women, our garden-themed projects are a perfect choice for those with a “green thumb.” The Planting Time Mailbox Cover and coordinating wooden garden tote and Seed Packet Storage Box would make any gardener happy.

We also feature a number of projects to accessorize your porch or outdoor area. Bring a splash of color to any garden with our Clay Pot Wind Chimes, or decorate with more subtle tones with a Floral Footstool. Also, two of the three Cosmos Birdhouses are fully functioning outdoor surfaces.

Gifts for Mom and Dad
Surprise those special parents with a custom-painted desk set. The mix and match pattern can be adapted to a variety of surfaces. Why not decorate a planner, blotter, or file box. These fun designs will surely brighten anyone’s day! And our Aged Faux Fish are a perfect choice for the fisherman in your family.

Wedding bells…
We just love the use of the Floral Tin Buckets for a wedding shower. If you truly feel ambitious, paint matching stem glasses and cloth napkins using the appropriate paints and mediums and make someone’s day extra-special!

Whatever you choose to paint, pour your enthusiasm and joy of creating into a springtime gift for a loved one or to brighten your own home.

Happy painting!
Linda R. Heller, Editor