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Inside the June 2008 Issue 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. 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. |
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Countryside Stoneware Bowl and Lid Capture the peacefulness of rural life in this quaint, countryside scene. |
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Seed Packet Storage Box Keep your garden seeds organized in a handsome wooden box. |
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Faux Mosaic Tile Purse A faux tile background adds interest to this unique, stylish piece. |
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Hydrangea & Pearls Necklace Show your love of painting by wearing a piece of hand-painted jewelry. |
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Floral Tin Buckets Fill these buckets with ice, wineglasses, and champagne for a stunning wedding shower centerpiece. |
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Swedish Dala Horse Placemat & Napkin Add some color and warmth to your table with this Swedish Dala horse table setting. |
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Four Seasons Wooden Measure As the season changes, simply give this wooden measure a quarter-turn to display the appropriate painting. |
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Planting Time Mailbox Cover and Garden Tote This mailbox cover and garden tote combo is a sure sign that spring is not far away. |
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Floral Footstool Let these springtime colors brighten your day and provide you with a lacy place to rest your feet. |
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Country Letter/Key Holder This cute letter/key holder is a modern take on a country theme. |
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Cosmos Birdhouses Attract a variety of birds to your yard with this cheerful trio of birdhouses. |
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"La Fleur" Plaque This simple-to-paint plaque will be appreciated by all. |
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Tin Pitcher and Clay Pot Bring a touch of whimsy to your spring and summer gatherings with this fun decorative pitcher and clay pot! |
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Clay Pot Wind Chimes and Wooden Plate Ring in the season with a set of bright wind chimes and wooden plates set. |
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Summer Sands Watercolor Discover the ease of painting with watercolors with this restful summer scene. |
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His & Hers Desk Sets These fun desk sets are great gifts for everyone on your list! |
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Brush Bin: Drybrushing Techniques Discover the do’s and don’ts of drybrushing techniques. |
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Teaching Painting Today: Sneaking in the Basics Learn how to attract and keep today’s painting students. |
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Create on Canvas: Spring Landscape Painting Decorate your walls with this peaceful vision of spring. |
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Funky Folk Art: "Fruit in Blue" Box A simple palette of two colors is all you need to create this attractive piece. |
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Step by Step: Floral Leaf Plaque Continue with your strokework studies as you paint this floral plaque. |
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Teachers Speak: A Good Piece of Advice Teachers share the best painting advice they ever received. |
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Fantastic Finishes: Aged Faux Fish Use glazing, crackling, and antiquing techniques to create these fun faux fish. |
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QEP REport • Coming Next! • Finds & Feedback • Designer Directory |
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