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Inside the August 2008 Issue Relax & Have Fun! Just in time for summer, this issue is chock-full of fun ideas for entertaining and decorating your home, both indoors and outdoors. If you’re headed for fun in the sun at the beach, we have just what the doctor ordered —a floral sun visor, cup holder, and tote to hold your beach essentials. Celebrate the 4th of July with a choice of two red, white, and blue table settings. Greet you guests with a hand-painted welcome sign or ring in their arrival with a weathered metal wind chime. Even if you don’t live by the beach, you can turn your deck or patio into a tropical paradise! Whether you’re vacationing at the beach or relaxing in your own backyard, take time to play with paints and let your imagination go! |
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“By the Seashore” Plaque This plaque is sure to remind you of time spent at the beach all year long! |
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Lighthouse Wind Chime Whether you live by the beach or in the middle of the country, the melody of this chime will remind you of buoys swaying in the harbor. |
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Four Seasons Mantel Clock—Summer This mantel clock is the first in a series of seasonal clock insert panels. |
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“Welcome” Banner Greet summertime guests with a patriotic wooden banner. |
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“Celebrate!” Grouping Transform common terra cotta pots and saucers into a dazzling Independence Day display! |
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Sailor Bear Savings and Loan Wooden Bank Teach your children to be “beary” good savers by putting their change in this charming nautical bank |
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Patriotic Tote Fill this unique metal tote with napkins, plates, and table service—perfect for picnics. You can also use it to organize countertop clutter or as a tote for your paints and brushes. |
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“1776” Liberty Bucket This is a companion piece to the Patriotic Tote and is a perfect size to fill with a silk flower arrangement. |
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Patriotic Hang Tags Attach these wooden tags to a basket, curtain tiebacks, or centerpiece for a primitive patriotic accent! |
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Nesting Houses Remember when times were simple and villages past were filled with memories of childhood—these three nesting houses are sure to bring those moments back. |
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Bunny Clock This primitive clock would be a great accent for a child’s room. |
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Visor, Cup Holder, and Canvas Tote Get set for summer with this floral beach accessory trio. |
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Seaside Sunset Watercolor Try your hand at painting with watercolors with this colorful sunset scene. |
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Lighthouse Stoneware Bowl Lid This project is a “shore” bet for summer! |
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Daisies Bentwood Box This lesson will teach you the basic steps of painting a strokework daisy. |
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Garden Tote and Accessories The garden comes alive each season, creating a party atmosphere of color and design. Combine fun colors, doodles, and embellishments to create festive accessories for your home and gift giving. |
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Teaching Decorative Painting: Encouraging Creativity and Personal Choice Calling all teachers! This article is all about increasing your and your students’ excitement for decorative painting. |
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Create on Canvas: Hilltop Evergreens Oil Painting When you hear the name “Bob Ross,” you almost immediately think “Happy Trees.” Bob created various types of evergreens in his paintings. This painting features just one of the styles. |
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Funky Folk Art: Americana Basket and Country Clipboard Perfect for a country kitchen, use the basket to hold coupons, note paper, and writing implements and the clipboard and stand to hold recipes while you cook! |
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Seasonal Inspirations: Country Kitchen Set Brighten up your kitchen with this darling country-style set! |
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Step by Step: Orange Violets Watering Can This little watering can is flat on the back so that you can hang it on the wall. Fill with greenery, or place it by your desk to hold pencils and pens. |
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Try This! Painted Pillow and Bedside Glass Carafe This charming yellow pillow and glass carafe would be a bright addition to your bedroom or guestroom. |
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Brush Bin: The Basics of Linework Discover the secrets to better linework! |
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Fantastic Finishes: Faux Tile Snack Tray Turn a little folding table into an artistic treasure using a weathered stain and a faux tiles technique. |
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