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“Packed with a variety of home-decorating projects to get crafters and do-it-yourselfers inspired....Colvin starts with simple projects that require only a little time. Clearly written instructions are included; it’s well illustrated with color photographs...recommended for large public libraries.”—Library Journal.
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Simple ideas and easy techniques--a top decorator proves how uncomplicated it can be to craft the very best in stylish accessories and stunning decorative effects! Packed with more than forty nifty and inexpensive ways to turn everyday "junk" into treasures, each project includes the time needed from inception to completion. Make a lampshade using photocopied sheet music in less than an hour or completely redo a bathroom in just a weekend. Full-color photographs and illustrations help you along the way, accompanied by an assortment of decorating tips, including paint finish, trompe l'oeil, stenciling, and découpage. Arrange a beautiful bouquet of flowers, handpaint and glaze terra-cotta ware, or woodgrain and stencil an old tabletop.
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