Paper It Fun!

Kudos to Lowes! I just came across this webpage (thanks to my husband) from Lowe’s Creative Ideas®, “The Power of Wallpaper” and it features some simple projects using Paper Illusions. Well, it’s about time!

This article features four projects pictured here:

• A wall (in ScriptIllusion Tuscan Red 5812295)
• A bookcase (inside backing in ScriptIllusion Burnished Gold 5812297)
• A lampshade (in Burnished Gold)
• A bowl of decorative balls (in Tuscan Red & Burnished Gold)

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I decided to take some of the craft ideas mentioned in the article, “Holiday Decorating Ideas with Paper Illusions” and try them out with my kids in preparation for Christmas this year. I figured we’d start with Decorating Idea #6:

Recruit the kids to make garland for the stairway or Christmas tree. Just tear strips of PaperIllusion and dip the ends of each piece in warm water so they adhere onto themselves. Join the chain of garland pieces together one by one until you’ve achieved the desired length.

So, I gathered my 2-1/2 year old and almost 4 year old around the dining room table, laid out a towel and presented each child with a small bowl of warm water. (more…)

I’m so excited to finally have ready for you The Paper Illusions Guide! I’ve been working on it for what seems like forever, and I’m sure you’ll find it very helpful and informative.

This is your How-To PaperIllusion Manual that covers EVERYTHING you’ll need to know about PaperIllusion from start to finish…all in one easy-to-read place.

Here’s a look at the Table of Contents: (more…)

Plaster Walls Get an Extreme Makeover

“I love your paper illusion paper. I used it in my half bath.

“Our house was built in 1940 so most of the walls are plaster. Plaster walls never look good painted. Paper Illusion made them look so smooth. (more…)

It’s a Wrap: 10 Tips on Making Holiday Decorating Simple

(ARA) – A chill is in the air. Store windows show off the season’s finery. Your neighbors have decorated the outside of their homes for the holidays, so you just know the inside is done, too.

Meanwhile you have work to do, homework to oversee, cookies to bake, presents to buy and not a spare moment in your day. How will you possibly fit in decorating for the holidays? (more…)

“I recently followed the instructions for redoing my kitchen countertops with Paper Illusions. I used Travertine Carmel. I like how it turned out. Here are some pics for your site if you want them.” ~ Jackie Morris (more…)

The Hearthstone for Kids Camoflage color is NOT just for kids, as I have been told by three different people and I have to agree.

This color as pictured here is a dark green color with various shades of greens, grays and browns.

While it would be suitable in a kids room where an army or camouflage theme is prevalent, it is not limited to decorating a children’s room. (more…)

Old, Paint-Chipped Walls Get an Extreme Makeover

“I found this product and it was the answer to my dreams and pocket book. I was going to have to hire a drywall contractor to come in and texture my bathroom. (more…)

A good friend of mine, Lynn Terry started her home office makeover late last year.

“Last week I ordered samples from www.wallpaperillusions.com. This is a super-simple room make-over solution for NON decorator types (ie ME). I have been going back and forth for months now on whether I want to wallpaper or paint this room… and not being experienced at either, I was having a hard time making a decision on which way to go.

This is the perfect solution for me! I received my samples within a couple of days, selected a matching finish for this room, and will be ordering that today along with my desk and hardware.” (more…)

Unlike regular wallpaper, PaperIllusion™ does not have run or dye lot numbers ascribed to it. While it is manufactured in large batches, it is not identified by each batch. I’m guessing the idea is you don’t need to worry about trying to match one roll to the next. Since there are so many color/shade variations within each pattern, it wouldn’t be that noticeable if you had rolls from two different batches. (more…)