The Big Book of Decorative Borders

by Bushman, Jodie

• ISBN13: 9781581803358
• ISBN10: 1581803354
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-07-01
• Publisher: North Light Books

Summary

You can paint an amazing variety of borders, ornamentation and embellishments using the simplest of brushstrokes. It's easy once you know how. Jodie Bushman provides step-by-step guidelines for getting started, plus 10 fun, fabulous projects. You'll learn her special process for creating any kind of border, for any size surface -- from decorative boxes to walls and windows. Bushman also details 33 charming borders easy enough to paint in three simple steps. Here's the best part! The Big Book of Decorative Borders also includes more than 500(!) unique border designs. Each one is created with a variety of exciting elements, from leaves and vines to ribbons, shells and more. Use them to embellish your paintings, greeting cards, scrapbooks, tableware or home accessories. Whatever you desire! Borders range from cute to classic, simple to ornate -- you'll even find designs perfect for Christmas themes and children's rooms. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Introduction	p. 5
Getting Started	p. 6
Building a Border	p. 12
The Elements of a Border
Creating Simple Curved Borders
Adding Embellishments
Boundary Lines
Ten Border Projects	p. 18
Canvas Picture Frame	p. 18
Mini Photo Album	p. 22
Pink Oval Tray	p. 28
Blue Heart Basket	p. 34
Lilac Folk Art Box	p. 38
Pink Tulip Tray	p. 42
Two-toned Round Plate	p. 50
Country Kitchen Recipe Box	p. 54
Rose Oval Board	p. 58
Daisy Wall Border & Picture Frame	p. 66
33 Borders in 3 Easy Steps	p. 78
Kitchen
Ribbons and Tassels
Country Floral Garlands
Kids
Marching Flowers
Christmas Traditional Gold Borders
Maple Leaf Swag
400 Borders You Can Paint	p. 95
Resources	p. 142
Index	p. 143
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