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Handpainted Border Decor

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Date: 04/18/2007  
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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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Post by badwater (599) | (07/26/2007)
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I LOVE it!!! Thanks for sharing!! It brings back some memories of the morning glories in my Grandma's fenceline!!


Post by wdyjsu (291) | (04/20/2007)
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That is BEAUTIFUL!!! I love that, what a creative pair you both are!


Post by HolJen (89) | (04/19/2007)
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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


Post by meoowmom (1062) | (04/18/2007)
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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,,,


Post by Persnickety Paula (385) | (04/18/2007)
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Gorgeous! You and your sister should go into business!


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