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Jul 12, 2011 11:12 PM CST
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Name: Becky (Boo)
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Suzanne, that would be cool! Do it and show us, okay????
Thanks June! I love to paint.
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Jul 13, 2011 5:35 AM CST
Name: Suzanne Green
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NOOOOO, not me!!!!! I'm not nearly the artist you are!!!!! ...ok, I might...try....what kind of paint to use? Get ready to laugh Smiling
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Jul 13, 2011 11:52 AM CST
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Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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Suzanne, the best paint is to use exterior patio paint but I almost never do. It's just too expensive to buy all my colors I use. So I use any paint I have on hand...the white for the background is reflective but you don't have to use that because you can touch it up anytime you want.

I've painted exterior walls etc with simple Delta Acrylics for years and they last a long time. GO FOR IT!

This is not curb art but it was painted on a cement floor. I used a variety of paints.


hmmmmmmmm, the uploader isn't working...I'll be back!
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Jul 13, 2011 11:54 AM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
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Becky, that is such a great idea. And you're such a talented artist! Thumbs up
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Jul 13, 2011 12:03 PM CST
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Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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So, here is the pond. I will start a thread on it later...I think this is something many might like to try.


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Jul 13, 2011 12:53 PM CST
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Name: Vicki
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Oh Becky, that is beautiful!
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Jul 13, 2011 12:56 PM CST
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Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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Thank you, Vic.
It's not realistic to a fault, more whimsical which is the style I lean towards. But fun to watch people walk around it!
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Jul 13, 2011 1:25 PM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
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Wow Becky, amazing! You're right - many probably would like to try it, including me. But I know thats something thats beyond my artistic ability. Rolling on the floor laughing
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Jul 13, 2011 1:28 PM CST
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Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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Chris...maybe you can find a friend that likes to paint and you can help her block in the colors, get her water, a sandwich.... Hurray! Thanks for the compliments~

I'd help you if I lived in WI!
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Jul 13, 2011 6:58 PM CST
Name: Robin
Pittsburg, MO
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My first attempt.
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Glare Smiling
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Jul 13, 2011 7:00 PM CST
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I want to cry. seriously I am a mush bag today. Rolling on the floor laughing

ROBIN!!!! This is so cute....I love the shape, the background color and the way the flowers POP! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!
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Jul 13, 2011 7:08 PM CST
Name: Robin
Pittsburg, MO
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Thanks. It's a fake rock, left over from the building of the fireplace, After I painted everything on it
I went back sprayed it with a satin gloss. That made the background a little darker and brought out the flower's colors

You are right Becky forget even trying to do detail on it. Just ain't gonna happen
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Jul 13, 2011 7:12 PM CST
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Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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I need to be on the lookout for fake rocks!

Sealer is great, isn't it? I like the way it intensifies colors.
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Jul 13, 2011 8:03 PM CST
Name: Suzanne Green
South Georgia
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Just beautiful Becky Smiling Thanks for sharing those beautiful ideas. I'll post pictures when I get mine done. (Maybe I'll take that on this weekend....)
Gardening requires lots of water - most of it in the form of perspiration. ~Lou Erickson
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Jul 13, 2011 9:53 PM CST
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Name: Becky (Boo)
Phoenix, AZ 85022
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I think I should hire R Hurray! obin!
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Jul 13, 2011 10:09 PM CST
Name: Lynn
Oregon City, OR (Zone 8b)
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Boopaints said:
ROBIN!!!! This is so cute....I love the shape, the background color and the way the flowers POP! Hurray! Hurray! Hurray!


I agree I love it Robin. Hurray!
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Jul 14, 2011 3:05 AM CST
Name: Chris
Ripon, Wisconsin
Charter ATP Member I was one of the first 300 contributors to the plant database! Garden Sages Garden Ideas: Master Level Seller of Garden Stuff I sent a postcard to Randy!
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I agree Me too! Great job. Thumbs up
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Jul 14, 2011 4:01 AM CST
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Name: Vicki
North Carolina
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That's beautiful Robin! Thumbs up
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Jul 14, 2011 4:52 AM CST
Name: June or Nancy-June o
Fort Leonard Wood, MO (Zone 6a)
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I agree Hurray!
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Jul 14, 2011 6:39 PM CST
Name: Pegi Putnam
Norwalk, Ca. zone 10b
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I printed out your "curbs" so my DH could see what great work you do. He doesn't come near the computer unless he absolutely has to. Going to think very seriously about the white wooden post with house numbers on it. I don't have any God given talents as far as art goes, but always can try. Rolling my eyes.

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