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 Inside the October 2007 Issue
Express Yourself with Color Bring a new look to your surroundings with this issue’s vibrant palette of seasonal colors.Greet family and friends with a cheerful Wooden Welcome Banner, or celebrate the harvest with a primitive “Give Thanks” Signboard. Terra cotta pots aren’t just for planting anymore! With a little bit of imagination, they can be transformed into so many fun and functional accents. We guarantee you’ll have lots of fun painting them. This issue’s Seasonal Inspirations column features a terra cotta grouping finished with an easy faux finish and a simple border design. Create a candle grouping as featured, or paint a collection of planters for your front porch or a birdbath for your yard. Be sure to customize the colors to suit your décor. Another fun terra cotta pot project is Monika Brint’s Halloween Clay Pot Bells. This unique holiday decoration is sure to grab attention. (P.S. Watch for Monika’s Christmas version in our December 2007 issue.) As a follow-up to Reneé Mullins’ Nestled Hearts Candleholder in our April 2007 issue, she has painted a fall-themed Harvest Candleholder, featuring gourds, pumpkins, and a blue salt box dwelling. We know many of you are great fans of Reneé’s designs and will love painting this new piece. Barb Jones’ Sweet Harvest Home Denim Purse is funky and fashionable for fall. Wouldn’t this design be terrific painted on a pillow, denim shirt, or an outdoor banner? You could even paint it on a spare front door screen! This issue also features the debut of our Teachers Speak column, offering advice from teachers on various issues pertaining to painting classes and more. Read tips teachers give students on how to get the most from a painting class. From issue to issue, you’ll gain valuable information from those who know best. Brush up on basics with our Brush Bin column by Jill DiMaria and Maria Grimanis. The October column highlights basecoating techniques and the importance of proper surface preparation. |
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Floral Woven Basket and Cloth Stencils make painting this basket and cloth quick and easy! |
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Light Switch Plates Artwork for your walls doesn’t always have to be on canvas! For a change, try painting a scenic pair of switch plate covers. |
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Covered Bridge Slate Here’s a project that’s truly “slated” for fall! |
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Poppy Accent Table This brilliant poppy design can be adapted to a host of suitable surfaces. |
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Wooden Welcome Banner Welcome in the harvest season and all of your guests with this autumn patchwork design. |
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Henrietta's Domain This project will give you that “down on the farm” feeling. |
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Folk Art Harvest Candleholder
Terra cotta candleholders are fun and easy to paint! |
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Sweet Harvest Home Denim Purse Paint a denim bag with fiberglass screening panel with an all-American harvest design. |
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Harvest Angel Tea Light Holder Brighten up your surroundings with this country harvest angel cutout. |
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Pear Tree Farm Framed Mirror and Candles These primitive coordinates will add a seasonal touch to your harvest home décor. |
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"Give Thanks" Signboard Be sure to take time to “Give Thanks” for all of your blessings. |
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Halloween's Treats and Tricksters Box Store treats for Halloween guests in this primitive painted box. |
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Cobweb Centerpiece Let this Cobweb Centerpiece take center stage on your hallway or dining room table. |
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Clay Pot Bells Ring in the Halloween festivities with this clever clay pot collection. |
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Popcorn Patch Tin Tile Bring a new dimension to your painting with this seasonal tile plaque. |
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Happy Haunting Plate Celebrate Halloween with this “spooky” hand-painted plate. |
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Brush Bin Learn how to achieve a perfect basecoat! |
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Teachers Speak Experts share secrets on how to get the most from your painting class. |
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Your Stuff With Style:
Easy-to-Paint Outdoor Décor Try these simple solutions for outdoor decorating! |
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Try This:
Sunflower Watering Can The ever-popular sunflower is the focal point of our vibrant watering can plaque. |
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Step by Step: Oval Loaf Pan Follow Maureen’s easy step-by-step worksheet to paint an elegant autumn centerpiece. |
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Celebrate the Colors of Life:
Brilliant Blooms Collection Decorate your home with a collection of brilliant, Mexican-inspired designs. |
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Purely Primitive:
Rooster Corkboard and Box Rooster-themed items are still a top trend in home decorating. Be sure to add this pair to your collection—they’ll help you stay organized, as well. |
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Seasonal Inspirations:
“This Day, Give Thanks” Holiday Set Transform common garden pots into a showy candleholder display! |
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