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Decorating By adven68 Updated 29 Jan 2007 , 12:11am by adven68

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adven68 Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 2:36pm
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This is what I was busy doing last week....my first love, painting. It was for a twins' bedroom...they are coming in a couple of weeks....a boy and a girl. The theme was moon and stars and the "hangings" and frames are actually painted flat on the walls....the one with the Greek word means "Goodnight".

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dodibug Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 2:45pm
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Very cool!

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barbara-ann Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 2:48pm
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Beautiful work! I plan on painting on my daughters bedroom walls next month. I love painting on the walls.

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Tuggy Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 2:50pm
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WOW - everything looks so lovely and perfect!

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cindy6250 Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 2:56pm
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Your work is beautiful! I love the moon at the top. I'm sure the twins will have many peaceful nights sleep in that room.

Cindy

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Pootchi Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 3:06pm
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Wow!!! Great work!!!! it's amazing, the 3D effect!!!! Wow you're an artist!!!!

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NEWTODECORATING Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 3:12pm
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I have been waiting to see these since you ask about posting them!! I love them. You are a artist using many mediums.

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JaneK Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 3:22pm
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how gorgeous! I love how you have done this and the Starlight Starbright part of the painting is my fav..my boys now grown up used to say that poem when they saw the first star in the sky at night..

It is just beautiful!

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Monica0271 Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 6:42pm
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Irene thats beautiful. thumbs_up.gif

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McMama Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 6:51pm
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Hi Adven68! Your painting is absolutely beautiful. I also do a lot of painting and quilting, and sewing, and decorating! I think it must be the Taurus in us, huh? (Check out birthday).

BTW, my mom taught me the three things in life that gives me the most pleasure: sewing, painting, baking!

Thanks for sharing.

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McMama Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 6:54pm
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Oops, my birthday doesn't show but guess what? It is also May 13! Duh.

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McMama Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 7:00pm
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Ok guys just one more post and then I'm going to lie down! LOL! I just updated my personal info. I swear my b-day was always there, really, but then it disappeared!

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adven68 Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 8:42pm
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Ok guys just one more post and then I'm going to lie down! LOL! I just updated my personal info. I swear my b-day was always there, really, but then it disappeared!




Hey.....that's cool we have the same B-day! My whole family...me, DH, DD and DS are ALL Tauruses!!!! Look out when we're around!

Thanks everyone!!!

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daltonam Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 8:50pm
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oh girl i just love this............love all of your work, GREAT JOB & thanks for sharing

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ckkerber Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 9:40pm
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So amazingly sweet for a baby's (or BABIES) room! The moon and then the "Starlight, Star Bright " are my favorite parts. I bet the parents-to-be were thrilled! Did you use any stencils or is it all freehand?

I love painting murals . . . we were going to hire someone to do one when our first son was born, then heard the price (went into total sticker shock! A couple thousand dollars!) so that's when I decided I could do it myself. I've also done their playroom. We're moving in a few months and I'm already salivating over the "blank canvases" that I'll have in the new house!

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Ohara Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 10:21pm
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You have an amazing talent. I can only imagine how happy and pleased the parents must be.

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FatAndHappy Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 10:26pm
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So beautiful!

I love doing wall murals! Wish I had free wall space like that!!!

Great job!!

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Michelle104 Posted 28 Jan 2007 , 10:27pm
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Irene- that is beautiful! I've done several nurseries and kid's rooms...my own included! People tell me all the time that I should do it for $. How do you decide what to charge? I've tried to research it on the web and couldn't find any real amount. Do you mind me asking? Thanks! And great job!!

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adven68 Posted 29 Jan 2007 , 12:09am
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Irene- that is beautiful! I've done several nurseries and kid's rooms...my own included! People tell me all the time that I should do it for $. How do you decide what to charge? I've tried to research it on the web and couldn't find any real amount. Do you mind me asking? Thanks! And great job!!




Hi Michelle....basically, I cahrge $100 per square foot for oil paintings and about $50 psf for murals.(Give or take, depending on the detail, of course.) So, I estimate that, for example, if the moon painting is 2' x 3'....total 6 sq feet x $50 = $300. I do that for all the elements and then add them all up.

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Did you use any stencils or is it all freehand?




Hi there...I mostly do it freehand....I do make my own stencils, sometimes...cause it's easier to draw on a table, than on a wall or ceiling..BTW my favorite part was a cherub on the ceiling peering over a cloud, but I forgot my camera that day and only had my cell phone. When I learn how to upload it, I will.

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adven68 Posted 29 Jan 2007 , 12:11am
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I forgot to add...all the lettering was freehand except for the "twinkle twinkle little star..."


And a great big THANK YOU for all your support....even when it's not cakes!!!

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