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Entries from May 2007

Damaged Surfaces Easily Overcome with PaperIllusion

May 31st, 2007 · 5 Comments

Paper Illusions wallpaper is not just for walls. Check out these problem areas that can easily be remedied with Paper Illusions… Stained Marble Marble may be stone, but it is porous and stains easily. Although cleaning solutions are available to remove stains, if the desired result is not achieved, Paper Illusions wallpaper may be your [...]

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Decorative Switchplates using Paper Illusions

May 30th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Whether you want your switchplates and outlet covers to blend into the wall or stand out, covering them with Paper Illusions is easy! We used to offer these as convenience products at Wallpaper Illusions, but they didn’t sell well for some reason…I’m guessing because it was really easy to do-it-yourself or people just chose to [...]

Tags: Quick Crafts

Covering Counter Tops with PaperIllusions

May 27th, 2007 · 1 Comment

PaperIllusion is not just for walls…it is a wallpaper that keeps on giving. For years I’ve heard you can cover your counter tops with paper illusions wallpaper, but personally I had not done it so I couldn’t speak from experience. Well, our subscribers have, and I’d love to share what they’ve done with you… Enjoy [...]

Tags: Creative Projects · Paper Illusion Testimonials · Photo Gallery · Problem Surface Areas

Priming Pays Off!

May 26th, 2007 · No Comments

Ginny wrote me recently about her PaperIllusion experience: My daughter and I hung our first roll (purchased locally) without realizing that we should have used sizing to prep our wall. It has some buckles and wrinkles as a result. It only covered half of my wall. When your roll arrived and you stressed the importance [...]

Tags: Decorating Tips & Ideas · Paper Illusions Q&A

Calculating How Much PaperIllusion You Need

May 25th, 2007 · No Comments

Here’s a tip recently submitted by Ginny… ALWAYS, ALWAYS order more than you think you need, or call Carrie first and determine exactly how much you need before you jump in with both feet! And I’d have to say, I agree. While you don’t have to call me to determine how much you need, here [...]

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How to Faux Finish eCourse

May 24th, 2007 · 1 Comment

About a month ago, I started offering a free “How to Faux Finish” with Paper Illusion 7day eCourse, since we get so many questions about this product. We try to publish the answers to as many of them as possible in our help desk, but not everybody comes across that resource. So I started this [...]

Tags: Announcements · Decorating Tips & Ideas · Product Development

Find a Paper Illusions Dealer Near You

May 23rd, 2007 · No Comments

Since PaperIllusion® by Village has switched hands, meaning it’s being distributed by Blue Mountain Wallcoverings now as opposed to F. Schumacher & Co., finding a retailer for this product can be challenging. The licensing is still owned by FSC, as a Village product, but retailers cannot purchase the product without a dealer account with Blue [...]

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Decoupage Ideas Using Paper Illusions

May 20th, 2007 · 1 Comment

Have you ever wanted to do crafts but let fear hold you back? The fear of doing it wrong or having it come out awful stops many in their tracks. I’m one of them. Don’t you wish you could just get past the fear and try something crafty? The technique of decorating a surface with [...]

Tags: Creative Projects · Decorating Tips & Ideas · Quick Crafts

Upgrade Kitchen Cabinets with PaperIllusion

May 20th, 2007 · No Comments

Want to jazz up your kitchen without going all out? Why not just cover the panels or middle section of your cupboards? You can also do just the middle section of your drawers as well. Depending on how much you do, you may not even need a whole box. Mini-rolls are perfect for small projects [...]

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Decorating Wood Paneling – Quick & Easy

May 18th, 2007 · 10 Comments

Are you a victim of 1970s dark wood wall paneling? Does the thought of confronting it fill you with dread and leave you uninspired? Do you seek relief from this outdated decor? I too, am a victim of wood paneling. Plagued with four rooms of this stuff, I know how you feel. Discover how easy [...]

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