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Monday, April 17, 2017

New Vintage Decorative Painting Books in the Curlicue Creations Shop - Week of April 5, 2017

Kountry Beads Decorative Painting Book. Fair condition. 26 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1986. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 27 painting projects and a General Instructions section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Brown Bears & Hearts, Panda Bear Necklace, Sweetheart Bear Necklace, Three Sisters Necklace Holder, Blue Birds, Blue Bird Necklace Holder, School Days, Farm Couple, Country Couple, Pickinny Friends, Material Bear Necklace Holder, Sunbonnet Sisters, Mammy Honey, Bavarian, Dutch, Amish, Scottie, Valentine Sweetheart Necklace, St. Patrick's Day Necklace, Easter Bunny & Hearts, Fourth of July and Uncle Sam, Christmas Heart, Halloween Trick or Treat, Thanksgiving, Pigs & Hearts, Snow Couple, and more.

Simply Yard Art Bright Ideas Decorative Painting Book. Fair condition. 34 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1996. Note: There are a few small pinholes in the front cover (see photo 5). 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 15 painting projects and a General Instructions section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Petunia Pig Wind and Whirl, Chick A Dee Wind Catcher, Chick A Dee Bird Feeder, Barney Bear Wind and Whirl, Freddy Frog, and more.

Pat Olson's Happy Harvest Decorative Painting Book. Good condition. 35 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1996. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 14 painting projects, Acrylic painting instructions, a color comparison chart, and a painting terms section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Harvest Time, Indian Boy & Girl, Pilgrim Boy & Girl, Turkey, You Can Never Have Too Many Punkins, Witch with Banner, Small Happy Halloween Witch, Little Witch Hangup, Bat Hangups, Pumpkins for Sale Box, and more.

Diane's Carousel Menagerie Decorative Painting Book. Good condition. 31 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1989. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 17 painting projects, and a General Instructions section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Turkey Waste Basket, Carousel Cow, String Carousel, Carousel Cake Lid, Dog and Cat Bookends, Cut Out Dog, Photo Camel, Musical Pig, Picnic Lion, Carousel Plate, Rooster Panel, Carousel Bunny Oval, Carousel Horse Sweatshirt, Baby's Memories, Reindeer Feed Sack, and Cut Out Reindeer.

Marie's Homemade Memories Volume I Decorative Painting Booklet. Fair condition. 30 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1989. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 13 painting projects, and a General Instructions section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Step by Step (Roses and Flowers), Four Seasons Calendar, English Roses Corner Clock, Plate, Bowl, Potpourri, Jar Lid, Raggs Wall Plaque, Dimensional Rocking Horse, Home Sweet Home Fold-Out Table, Welcome Peg Board, House Cut-Outs, Just Right (Goldilocks) Peg Board, and Child's Seat.

Wooden Writes Off the Wall Book #1 Decorative Painting Booklet. Good condition. 32 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1993. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 22 painting projects, an Introduction and a Painting Terms and Instructions section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Cindy Moo Napkin Holder, Cindy Moo Cow, Cindy Moo Paper Towel Holder, Love One An'udder, Cow'nt Your Blessings, Cindy Moo Welcome, Moo'd Indicator, Sleeping Angel, Do Not Fear...The Angels are Here, You're an Angel, Clean Houses Never Last, My Aim, Spare Rolls, Saturday Nite Bath, Mother's Motto, House Napkin Holder, House Banner, Grandma's Welcome, Wake Up Grouchy, Grandma's Love and Cookies, Grandma and Grandpa Shelf Sitters, and Grandma and Grandpa Sweethearts.

Kountry Kist Decorative Painting Booklet. Good condition. 30 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1985. A name is handwritten on the title page in two locations, see photo 5.

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 14 painting projects, and a General Instructions section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Duck & Heart, Doll Shadow Box, Bear Shadow Box, and many more.

Easy Does It Decorative Painting Booklet. Good condition. 30 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1993. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 18 painting projects, and a General Instructions section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Sunflower and Crow, Chicken with Eggs Sign, Chicken with Basket of Eggs, Pig on Oval Base, Watermelon Slices, I Love Bunnies, Wood Spools, Hen and Chick on Base, Milk Bottle, Pig on Checkerboard Heart, Stacked Animals, Apple Sign, Fresh Fruit Sign, Button Jar, Large Standing Bunny, Cat and Kittens, Doll and Babies, and Bunny on Alphabet Heart.

For all these wonderful primitive country painting pattern books, and more, click here to visit the Curlicue Creations shop.

Have a wonderful, creative day!

Jennifer Thomas




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Saturday, August 6, 2016

New in the Curlicue Creations Shop - August 6, 2016

Candle Magic Quick and Easy Candle Making Booklet. Very good condition. 9 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1994. 

This beautiful candle making booklet includes 9 projects, About the Author, Candle Making History, The Candle Making System of the Future, and Basic Techniques. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed instructions. Designs include Party Stars, Celestial Party Candle, Milk Carton Stars, Triple-Decker Star Candle, Christmas Tree Treasure Candle, Angel Candle, Chapel Candle, Snowman Candle, and Holiday Candle.
Christmas Pie Decorative Painting Booklet. Excellent condition. 20 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1992. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 15 painting projects, a Meet the Artist section, a Supplies section, and a Tips and Techniques section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Santa with Bird Nest Ornament, Santa and his Model Eggster, W.C. Santa Claus, and more.
Wood & Rusty Accents Decorative Painting Booklet. Excellent condition. 14 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 2000. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 26 painting projects, and a General Instructions Section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Fresh Fruit and Cherry Signs, Double Taper Candle holders, Rusty Bugs, Birds, and Flowers, House Box, Rusty Stenciled Frame, Little Rustic Candle holder, Rustic Rooster Canisters, Rustic Star Basket, Rustic Star Frame, Rustic Birdhouse on Pedestal, Fruit Plate, Rustic Rooster Lamp, Ivy Topiary, House Welcome, Red Garden Basket, Fruit Canisters, Green Round Basket, Pear Frame, Metal Bracket Frame, Chicken Wind Chime, Butterfly Bucket, Ladybug Pot, Rusty Ladybug Pick, Stenciled Canister Set, Ladybug on Spring, and Ladybug Lamp.
Simple and Sassy Spring and Summer Decorative Painting Booklet. Very good condition. 30 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1994. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 14 painting projects, and a General Instructions Section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Standin' Uncle Sam and Wind Sock, Flower Pot, Spring, Summer Better Than Others, Bunny Looking Up Jar Lid, Hanging Easter Bunny, Four Chicks and a Bunny, Fourth of July Watermelon, USA, Tall Standing Bunny, Chick in Basket of Eggs Jar Lid, Bunny in Carrot, Three Firecrackers Candle Holders, Weed it and Reap, and Fruit of the Bloom Watermelon and Watermelon Planter Box.
Country Cross-Stitch Designs book, An American Sampler 1990, by Ellen Stouffer. 

This book is hardcover, used, in very good condition. 143pages, copyright 1990. Color photos throughout. Charts are written for DMC and Anchor floss.

This book is chock full of all the jim-dandy information you'll ever need to make each cross stitch project you craft unique, adding that special touch here and there. This book features chapters such as Spring Bouquet, Letters from the Heart, Noah's Ark, Bless this House, The Comforter, The Liberty, Garden in the Park, A Very Merry Christmas, Meagan's Storybook Styles, and even includes a General Instructions, and Supplies Section.


Have a super day!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas
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Friday, March 25, 2016

New in the Curlicue Creations Shop - March 25, 2016

Count Your Blessings Volume 2 Decorative Painting Booklet, by Chris Thornton. Good condition. 94 pages. Soft cover. Cover is a little bit worn. Copyright 1987. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes over 30 painting projects, a supplies list, helpful hints, how to's and what are's, and a Preparing Surfaces section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Dutch Welcome, Soap Box Derby, My Loved Ones, Little King, My Pony, Peach Rose Mirror Pitcher, Swan, and Trinket Box, The Season, Halloween Train, Barney Owl, Christmas Geese Candle Holders, He is Risen, Sugar Shack Recipe Box Christmas Ornaments or Plant Sticks, Mouse, Baby Duck, Teddy Bear, Rocking Horse, As For Me, and more.

Crafts 'n Things Magazine, January 1999 Issue. Used, but good condition. 110 pages. 

This beautiful issue includes 26 Free Patterns, Christmas Ideas, How-to's, Tips, The Easiest Angel, The Busy Woman's Last Minute Christmas Idea Book, 29 Christmas Ornaments Decorations Gifts, Make Mr. Blue for Under $5!, You Can Make Any of the 29 in Less than One Hour, plus much, much, more! 

Are you collecting these stellar crafting magazines? If you enjoy a variety of crafting techniques, this magazine will keep you busy.

Crafts Magazine, February 2001 issue. This magazine has 106 full color pages and is in excellent condition. Includes pull out pattern section. 

This issue includes 25 Ideas from the Heart, Sneak Peek! Susan Branch Designs for Crafters, Make Our Elegant Beaded Mini Purse, Easy Embroidery! Love Birds Pillow, Paint our Easy Sweet Treat Plate, and more.

Country Fixin's Sunflower Friends Decorative Painting Booklet. Excellent condition. 70 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1995. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 70 pages of quick and easy painting projects, a general instructions sections featuring Brushes, Supplies, Paint, Wood Preparation and more. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Tulip Country Kitchen, You Put Sunshine in My Heart, You Put Sunshine in My Life, Sunflower Welcome, Spring Welcome, Checkerboard Sunflowers, If Friends Were Flowers I'd Pick You, Checkerboard Sunflowers Spoon Holder, and more.

ReNew with PermEnamel Decorative Painting Booklet. Good condition. 40 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1998. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 34 quick and easy painting projects, a general instructions and information section, Supplies Section, Type of Paint, Preparation of Surface, Helpful Hints, and more. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Cherry Coffee Pot, Cherry Plate with Liner, Cherry Toaster, Cherry Votive Lamp, Cherry Jam Jar, Painted Butter Knife, Jello Mold, Votive Candle holders, Can Jar Oil Candle, Violet Candle holder, Wisteria Candle holder, Violet Tile Trivet Clock, Snowman Tile Trivet, Snowman Teapot and Matching Cups, Pumpkin Harvest Cake Cover, Bowls, Pie Tin, and Kettle, Ghost and Pumpkin Candy Jar, Ghost Ornaments, Heart to Heart Cookie Sheet Message Board, Cake Pan Clock, Canning Jar Lamp and Shade, Teapot, Painting Hearts, Magnets, Ornaments, Chandelier Globe Candle holder, Cotton Candy Pink Floral Jar, Ribbons and Roses Oil Can, Bath Caddy, Magnet Board, "All Birds Welcome", and Granite Pan Snowman and Can.

Crafting Traditions Magazine, May/June 1999. Used, but good condition. 67 pages. 

This beautiful issue includes Over 40 Bright How-to's, For Mom and Dad, Weddings, Family Keepsakes, and more. All patterns are full size and ready to use. 

Are you collecting these wonderful crafting magazines? 

For more information, pictures, and to purchase these inspiring books and magazines, please visit the Curlicue Creations Shop.

Have a wonderful day!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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Friday, January 1, 2016

New for the New Year

Here's what's new in the Curlicue Creations Shop this week:

Wash Day Blues Decorative Painting Booklet. Excellent condition. 12 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1987. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 17 painting projects, Painting Instructions, Bow Instructions, and Cross Stitch Instructions. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Today's Special, Woman's Work Washboard, Apple and Cinnamon, Nesting Time, Home Sweet Home, and more.

Another Friendship Sampler Decorative Painting Booklet, by Donna Farley. Very good condition. 28 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1990. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes over 15 painting projects, Supply Sources, Color Conversion Chart, Techniques, Step by Step, Product Explanations, and a Tips and Handy Hints Section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Birth Announcement, Friendship, Marriage Certificate, Some Bunny Loves You, and more.

Count Your Blessings Volume 4 Decorative Painting Booklet, by Chris Thornton. Very good condition. 93 pages. Soft cover. Cover is a little bit worn. Copyright 1989. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes over 30 painting projects, a supplies list, helpful hints, how to's and what are's, and a Preparing Surfaces section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Butterflies, Mantel Clock, Joy, Baths, Liza Calf Welcome Sign, Birthday Candle Holder, Birthday Cake Plate, Birthday Card, and more.

Big Book of Lil' Love Chunks Volume II Decorative Painting Booklet, by Provo Craft. Very good condition. 46 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1992. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 50 painting projects. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Checkerboard Chicken, Tulip, Milk Bottle Belle, Eggs - 5 Cents, Eggstra Special Egg, Chocolate Milk, Ice Cream, Hoppy Easter, Spring Chick, Gingerbread Boy, Pumpkin Head, Reindeer, Christmas Tree, Santa-Santa, Noah's Ark, Pears, Flower Pot, Chicken Little, Love Chunks Bunny, Chicken, Love Chunks Cow, Bunny, Moo Juice Cow, Checkerboard Milk Bottle, Purr in Heart, Cow Barn, Milk Bottles, Holly Jolly, Apple Tree, Peek A Boo Ghost, Strawberry Jam, E is for Egg, Cat, Blue Birds, Frank, Mr. McGregor, Mama and Chick-A-Dee, Simple Simon's Pie Shop, Batman, Noah's Zoo, Hot Apple Pie, Welcome to Noah's, Girl, Chick in Bunny Basket, Egg, Apple, Old Barn, Chicken Little, Give Thanks Turkey, and more.

Kountry Neighbors Decorative Painting Booklet, by Betty Headman. Very good condition. 30 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1987. "Annie" is handwritten on the upper right hand corner of the first page. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 18 painting projects. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Kountry Neighbors, Bavarian Shadowbox and Heart Clocks, Kitty Family, Bossy Cow, Charley Horse, Peter Cottontail, Everyday Bunnies, Poodle Pal, and more.

Thank you for shopping Curlicue Creations!  For more fabulous books, patterns, and fabric, visit the shop!

Happy New Year!

Jennifer Schifano Thomas

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Thursday, December 3, 2015

New in the Curlicue Creations Shop - December 3, 2015

What's Cooking Decorative Painting Booklet, by Pat Saunders. Very good condition. 44 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1992. "Kat's Krafts" is handwritten on the upper right hand corner of the front cover (see photos). 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 15 painting projects, an acrylic paint color conversion chart, and information on surface preparation, painting, finishing, and working on watercolor paper. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Punkin' the Pig Magnet, Mother's Work is Never Done, Suzie- A Kitchen Angel, and more.

Little Whittles Garden Birdhouses Plant Picks and Tins Decorative Painting Booklet.Excellent condition. 6 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1995. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 7 painting projects, and a General Instructions section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Birdhouse Tin, Americana Birdhouse, Starry Water Can, Plant Picks, Milk Can, Bird Feeder, and Cabin Birdhouse.

Paint Your Own "Wanna-Be" Fantasy T-Shirts Booklet. Excellent condition. Four designs. Soft cover. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 4 t-shirt painting projects, and a General Instructions section. Designs are all shown in full color and include iron-on transfer patterns. Designs include Ballerina, Lion, Cat, and Dog.

Just a Little Something Decorative Painting Booklet. Very good condition. 7 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1991. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 12 painting projects, and a General Instructions section. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include I Love USA, Teddy Bear and Honey, Sheep and Tulips, Pigs and Checks, Pig and Watermelon, Hearts and Flowers, Cow and Milk Bottles, Mouse and Cheese, Bunny and Heart, and more.

Crafts 'n Things Magazine, Vintage September 1988 Issue. Used, but good condition. 82 pages. 

This beautiful issue includes New Crafts to Crochet, Cross Stitch, Paint, Quilt, Sew, Knit, Plus Much, Much More! 

Are you collecting these stellar crafting magazines? If you enjoy a variety of crafting techniques, this magazine will keep you busy.

Easter Parade Decorative Painting Booklet. Very good condition. 38 pages. Soft cover. Copyright 1993. 

This beautiful decorative painting booklet includes 17 painting projects. Designs are all shown in full color and include detailed painting instructions. Designs include Easter Chicks, Bunnies, A Welcome Sign, Eggs, Tulips, and more.

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