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Happy Valentine’s Day....the first major holiday since the New Year celebration. I love decorating for this occasion and always put out Valentine things immediately after taking down Christmas. It helps keep the house from looking quite so bare after all the Christmas finery is gone. This time of year also makes me a bit sentimental and brings back memories of special times with friends, family, and things we painted in the past to commemorate the holiday.
The present slide show shows a few favorite areas of the house decorated for the occasion and also some oldy but goody projects painted in years gone by. These projects may also bring back old memories for some of you who painted them.
VALENTINE E-PACKET SPECIAL
Jackie has just added 18 new E-packets to the site.
Until February 29, we are offering a special introductory
discount of 40% on these and all E-packets.
SPRING INTO PAINTING SPECIALS...with a 25% discount on packets and surfaces for these spring cuties.
Check out spring packet and surfaces discounts on the following:
Hippity Hoppity Small coffered box
Just Ducky 4 X 4 Egg box
Baby Lamb Large Katy box
Spring Chick Novelity Box
This Special is also available until February 29.
NEW WEB SITE FEATURE - CHAPTER SPOTLIGHTS
This section that will feature chapters and local painting groups on the web site. I believe what happens on a local level is the lifeblood of decorative painting and I feel it is important to promote local activities. If you are interested in being included in this, please send us an image or two of a chapter activity, tell us a little about your group, and send contact information. We can only do one or two at a time, and it may take a while, but we will try to feature everyone who wants to be included.
February’s Featured Chapter - Old Dominion Decorative Painters (ODDP)
Our travel seminar program was kicked off in late January with the Richmond VA chapter. They did a lovely job on both their magnolia and the Yorkshire Cottage watercolor. These gals have a great chapter. They are very active, with paint in’s at chapter meetings, guest teacher seminars, luncheons, and service projects. They have a wonderful camaraderie and make everything about painting fun! If you are a painter in the vicinity of the Richmond VA area, you should consider joining this group.
Contact newsletter editor for info: Debbie Churn at cpchurn@gmail.com.
Seminar Updates
March 14-18, 2012
A few of our regulars have to miss the March Williamsburg seminar this year, so there are still a few seats left. Contact Jackie in the office or download the seminar brochure for information.
Brenda does beautiful and exciting new designs for each Williamsburg seminar and everyone has a fun painting experience.
(photo of previous seminar project)
The Seminar location is the Clarion Hotel Historic District.
Seminar Brochure available for download from the Seminar page.
Brenda's Blog
If you wish to receive the most up-to-date news of current happenings and updates from Brenda, you will want to subscribe. Simply click on Brenda's Blog in the menu and follow the instructions.
Latest and Greatest
Check out the New Items page for the latest additions....E- packets as well as new additions to Brenda's signature wood items.
We are now offering the 8 X 8 panel as a box set.
If you have recently purchased the 8 X 8 panel and would like to order the bottom only, please contact the office.
Newsletter Notice
If you are not currently receiving our newsletter, you may subscribe by going to the link at the top of the page and filling in your information.about the show.
New Web Site Features
Jackie and I are excited about the newly launched site, with many new features and greatly updated technology. Some of the new features are:
Expanded shopping category list
Enhanced shopping cart, including more photos and greater image size capabilities
Related and/or recommended product display with each project
Acceptance of any credit card, as we are now working with PayPal Pro system
Two shipping options are available; US Postal or FedEx Ground. We recommend FedEx Ground on all larger/heavier orders. All international orders must be shipped by US Postal system
Gift certificates available in two formats; E-certificates and printed, mailed certificates
Wish list and gift registry
E-Packet capability
On-line class capability - watch for our first on-line class in the future
The new site still has the capability for downloading the brochure and registering for our Williamsburg seminar program, info on travel seminars and show classes, new items category, web specials, and painting tips.
We ask that you be patient with us as we are still upgrading some of the photos and project information. Jackie and Marian have done a tremendous amount of work on the site for the last several months, but continued additions and "Tweaking" are ongoing tasks.
If you enjoy decorative art, learning new painting techniques and reading about what other decorative artists are doing, consider joining the Society of Decorative Painters.
For more information write to: SDP, 393 McLean Blvd., Wichita, KS 67203 or visit their website decorativepainters.org
Happy Valentine’s Day....the first major holiday since the New Year celebration. I love decorating for this occasion and always put out Valentine things immediately after taking down Christmas. It helps keep the house from looking quite so bare after all the Christmas finery is gone. This time of year also makes me a bit sentimental and brings back memories of special times with friends, family, and things we painted in the past to commemorate the holiday. 
