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Handpainted Border Decor

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Date: 04/18/2007 Topics: Home Improvement > Painting | Photos > Home Improvement  
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Handpainted Border Decor

My sister and I painted this border on her living room walls. She sponge painted several colors of green on the walls, then masked off and painted a beige border. Then, using bottled acrylic paints, we painted the flowers, leaves, and vines, freehand. The technique is similar to Donna Dewberry's style, and the trick is to keep the shapes loose and free, with some designs going above and below the solid border.

The flowers literally dance around all four walls, and it is a delight to see - more interesting than a wallpaper border. We had a blast doing this project together!

By Patty from Pennsylvania

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By badwater (751) Contact
I LOVE it!!! Thanks for sharing!! It brings back some memories of the morning glories in my Grandma's fenceline!!

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By wdyjsu (360) Profile Contact
That is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love that, what a creative pair you both are!

Posted on 04/20/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By HolJen (149) Profile Contact
Nice job. I like how the vines kind of " drip " off the beige border. I have also done stenciling in some rooms, makes you feel good, doesn't it??? Thanks for sharing. ~ Holly

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By meoowmom (1743) Profile Contact
Not only pretty to look at but how fun! You and your sister make a great team wish I lived close to you,
I'd hire you,,,

Posted on 04/18/2007 | Report Spam or Abuse

By Persnickety Paula (366) Profile Contact
Gorgeous! You and your sister should go into business!

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