What's Inside the July 2005 Issue of PaintWorks

Inside the July 2005 Issue

Spring into summer! This issue of PaintWorks bids farewell to spring and welcomes the first days of summer. Whether the project is for indoors or outside, you will find a host of possibilities for decorating your surroundings. We also feature some wonderful ideas for wedding gifts and more. Grab your paintbrushes and get ready for the season!

Projects
	Wine Bottle Box by Mary Jo Gross If you like French architecture and a good bottle of wine, here’s a project for you! Rice paper gives the sides of the box a great texture. What a perfect wedding or anniversary gift!
	Garden Retreat Canvas by Diane Trierweiler This painting would look great hanging on a wall or placed on a shabby chic stand. It is meant to be semi-impressionistic and will command attention from your guests!
	Gramma’s Kettle Plaque with Hook by Carol Cook In Ireland, designer Carol Cook visited Bunratty Folk Park in the Shannon area. This window was in one of the many photos she took that day. Using Frescolina for the stucco wall was very effective, and Fini made blending a breeze.
	Dragonfly Jewelry Box by Juanita Denton, CDA The dragonfly on this stylish jewelry box seems to come alive with its rich, vibrant colors.
	Garden Reflections Mirror by Judy Diephouse A true gardener’s delight! This wooden mirror will add a wonderful decorative touch to an entryway or summer porch.
	Spinnaker Sails Clock by Dottie Martz Travel with time! Take a trip abroad with this wooden wall clock, featuring spinnaker sailboats by the Seine River in Paris.
	Birdhouse Peg Shelf by Cheri Rol, MDA Summertime brings hot days, warm nights, the hum of insects, the songs of birds, and fragrant floral scents. This design combines all the best of summer.
	Folding Watermelon Table by Andy B. Jones, CDA Celebrate a slice of summer with this festive watermelon themed project. The techniques used to create the watermelon are very simple but require some drying time, so plan this for a weekend project!
	Strawberry Address Book and Stand by Sue Pruett, MDA A place for everything and everything in its place. Your address book will have a home, and you’ll always know where it is.
	Summer Bear Basket by Michele O’Connor Ship Ahoy! Sail into summer with a nautical-themed woven pie basket, complete with a star-studded table insert.
	Patriot Valley Bowl by Joann McLean, CDA Show your spirit! It’s early morning in the valley, and all the buildings around the square are decorated and ready to celebrate the 4th of July.
	Wooden Coaster Set by Sandra Malone Get set for summer with this set of wooden patriotic coasters!
	“Play Ball” Watercolor by Mary B. Spires What a catch! Inspired by America’s favorite game, this painting will lift your spirits and your soul!
	“Welcome” Sign with Garden Oval by Trudy Beard, CDA The May 2005 issue featured “A Bluebird Welcome, Part 1,” with its garden glove cutout and a bird’s nest design. In this issue, we will paint a landscape scene to hang and display throughout the summer season.
Features
	Brushstroke Technique Guide by Chris Thornton Discover the ease of painting roses.
	Ask Priscilla by Priscilla S. Hauser, MDA Priscilla answers questions from our readers.
	Behind the Scenes by Tera Leigh Getting the Most Out of a Painting Class Tips to make your class time more successful and productive!
	Working with Watercolors: What’s Your Perspective? by Colette Pitcher Helpful hints to improve your drawings.
	Painter’s Profile by Betsy Edwards Meet John Dunn—Artist Extraordinaire.
	Homespun Elegance: Lilies Wedding Album by Rebecca Baer, CDA Making memories! Although designed as a wedding album, this project can be adapted to a variety of occasions. Text specific to the album theme can be added.
	Just for Fun! Sunflower and Fruit Candle Wrap by Chris Thornton It’s a wrap! This clever candle wrap will bring new life to an old candle.
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