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freddie

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May 29, 2001, 7:58:55 PM5/29/01
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does anyone know of a newsgroup for decorative paainting techniques and
other frugal methods of "sprucing up" a home? would be appreciated.
thanks glenda

Elaine Gallant

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May 29, 2001, 10:46:15 PM5/29/01
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I've done faux finishes. Sponge painting is my favorite. It's easy, and the
results are excellent.


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Joann M. Hnat

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May 30, 2001, 2:53:08 AM5/30/01
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My favorites are:

Faux Like a Pro: http://www.fauxlikeapro.com/ and
Debbie Travis Painted House: http://www.painted-house.com/

Good luck, and don't use a white background!!!

.. Joann

Mary Beth Paul

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May 30, 2001, 8:05:46 AM5/30/01
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I would also spend some time at the library and at the paint store. I
taught myself to do some decorative techniques all from books. There were
also some great step-by-step techniques in the form of little booklets at
a good local paint store; they used to have workshops and sometimes had a
sample panel showing some of the different techniques.

Chances are good, if you have access to a good-size library, that there
are videos you can borrow there as well.

The best things about books is that you can read 'em in bed, looking at
all those gorgeous rooms. I know they sparked a lot of ideas for me.

I also remember going to our city's annual "Parade of Homes" where they
have about 12 or more brand new homes, all decorated. A trip through
those can be a good way to see some decorative painting techniques.

I did a lot of this stuff when we added a second floor onto our little
house nine years ago. I had a blast doing it and still get compliments
all the time. My very favorite wall is one that I used hand-cut erasers
to stamp out an over-all free design, so it looks like wallpaper at first
glance.

I better stop. I can talk about this decorative painting for a long time. <G>

Have fun, and tell us what you end up doing!

Mary Beth

Minstrel

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May 30, 2001, 12:27:36 PM5/30/01
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"freddie" <ash...@sk.sympatico.ca> wrote in message
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> does anyone know of a newsgroup for decorative paainting techniques and
> other frugal methods of "sprucing up" a home? would be appreciated.
> thanks glenda

Hi, I just found this website: http://www.frugal-moms.com/ . It has
information on frugal decorating, cooking, lifestyle, etc., along with
message boards. It might be helpful. I liked it, anyway! *G*

Mins


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