Welcome to the world of decorative painting! If you’ve ever admired a piece of painted furniture or longed to recreate a work of art, this easy-to-follow guide shows how. Here are beautiful, unique, and colorful home décor items, all shown in step-by-step, illustrated instructions. Most of the 15 projects, such as a pretty, lacy tissue box or a kitchen shelf decorated with acorns and oak leaves, are simple enough to be completed in just a few hours—even by complete newcomers to the craft. And many of the pieces have suggested variations so you can customize the design to fit perfectly in your own home. In addition to essential information about tools and materials, each finished project is showcased in attractive, full-color photographs.