Diephouse and Deptula Books

Judy Diephouse and Lynne Deptula are from Grand Rapids, Michigan. Judy has been painting in the decorative art field for twenty eight years. She taught at her home studio for 15 years. During that time, she formed a partnership with Lynne Deptula and together they are called 'Distinctive Brushstrokes'. for several years they designed and painted for eleven art shows each year (most of them in the Chicago area). They also taught at the National Convention, Hoot Convention, and several smaller retreats and mini-conventions. Thirteen years ago, they published their first pattern packets and their first two books; Ribbons and Roses and Judy's Still Lifes in Acrylic. Since that time they have published over 100 pattern packets. And after publishing several books, they formed their own publishing company; Distinctive Publishing. Judy teaches at several conventions each year and travels throught the United States and Canada for seminars. You may check her teaching schedule at their website: www.distinctivebrushstrokes.com.

NEW!		Delightfully Distinctive...Designs for the home
		Item #BKDD213 List Price $11.95 - You Pay Only $8.37 Hot off the press! This new book was introduced at the 2006 HOOT convention with fantastic responses. The window toppers were the hit of the showl They are a new, low cost, home decor item that can be changed for each season. There are several more fun projects for home and garden: signs, plates, serving pieces, and garden pots.

	Branches, Berries and Blossoms
	Item #BKDL204 List Price $10.95 - You Pay Only $7.67 One of Lynne Deptula's favorite decorative painting publications! This book includes designs for all levels of painters; from the easy to paint "Branch Welcome" to the soft float technique implemented in the "Wild Roses Treasure Chest".

	Fantastic Floorcloths You Can Paint in a Day
	Item #BKDD212 List Price $24.99 - You Pay Only $17.49 Twenty-three fun, easy and creative floorcloths to paint! Judy and Lynne used sponging, stenciling, pen and ink, plus their own 'distinctive' style to design unique floorcloths that any level of decorative painter can enjoy and successfully paint! Floorcloths for all seasons and occasions

	Painting Your Flea Market Finds
	Item #BKDD211 List Price $24.99 - You Pay Only $17.49 Learn to look for finds at the flea market and turn them into charming accents for your home. Step-by-step color instructions for a fireplace screen, wooden dough bowl, enameled tinware, tyke trike, china plates and more. These North Light books are super to paint from...each step is shown in full color with complete instructions.

	One Dozen Roses (Acrylics)
	Item #BKDL203 List Price $10.95 - You Pay Only $7.67 Lynne Deptula provides you with 12 'Distinctive' Rose patterns under the following categories; Folk Art Roses, Stroke Roses, Watercolor Roses, and 'Soft Float' Roses.

Tin with Lynne (Acrylics)

Item #BKDL201 List Price $10.95 - You Pay Only $7.67 This book is a valuable resource for painting on new or old tin. You will learn how to easily prepare tin ware for the joy of decorative painting. Then have a wonderful time painting Judy and Lynne's collection of designs featuring fruit canisters, colorful strokework pieces, functional holiday serving pieces, and even a cottage tin birdhouse. This distinctive publication includes 4 pages of step-by-step instructions to compliment the designs.

Sweatin Distinctively

Item #BKDJ305 List Price $11.95 - You Pay Only $8.37 Judy Diephouse and her daughter, Joan, have teamed up to present a creative book for the decorative painter, stitcher, and quilter all in one! These charming sweatshirt designs are simply painted, then accented with fusible applique and decorative stitching to create whimsical one of a kind pieces of art. Judy and Joan have included gardening, Easter egg, Santa, snowmen, and patriotic designs in this book of 12 wonderful designs.

Seasonally Distinctive

Item #BKDD210 List Price $11.95 - You Pay Only $8.37 Judy and Lynne have designed for an entire year of painting! There are 4 seasonal mirrors...just hang the mirror in one spot and change it seasonally! An adorable Bunny and Chick door crown plus an Easter Planter, a shabby chic tray and matching drinkwear, a Give Thanks door crown, a Tuscan Coffee Set, a Peace door crown and a funky Snowman Lamp.

A Gathering of Still Lifes

Item #BKDJ304 List Price $10.95 - You Pay Only $7.67 This classic Still Life book covers the basics of painting glass, crocks, metals, baskets and more on the 4 step-by-step instructional color pages. Judy's 12 designs feature simple arrangements for the beginner painter to a glorious door crown combining all the techniques included in this delightful book. This book will serve as a valuable resource you will use over and over again.

	Stitches and Strokes
	Item #BKDD209 List Price $11.95 - You Pay Only $8.37 This lovely book has unique and stylish patterns painted on fabric. Use a little paint and a little stitching to create these garments and decorative items. Includes sweatshirts with My Favorite Herbs patches, Four Christmas Pillows, Teacups In Toile' table runner, Terrific Tea Towels, Topiary Lampshade, Nifty Nightlight and more.

	Deck The Halls Distinctively
	Item #BKDD208 List Price $11.95 - You Pay Only $8.37 This book features many charming designs including a Santa Collection Bench, Snowman Tray with matching Snowman Tea-for-One, Holiday Topiary Coaster Set, and Gingerbread Man Recipe Box. All the bright colors of the season, plus complete, easy to follow directions makes this book one you will reach for over and over again!

	The Friendship Collection
	Item #BKDD207 List Price $11.95 - You Pay Only $8.37 In this book, Lynne and Judy offers designs for the new baby, sewing enthusiast, and a gardening friend. Also included is a section featuring the popular Blue and White combination as well as a charming Sunshine Yellow Tea Set. Features 8 color pages, including 3 color You-Can-Do-It Color Worksheets.

	Folk Art  Landscapes For Every Season
	Item #BKDD206 List Price $24.99 - You Pay Only $17.49 Lynne and Judy have worked together to bring you 10 full color step-by-step projects. Featuring easy to paint house scenes for all seasons. Projects include a bride's box, Four Seasons Recipe Box, lovely Lighthouse Picnic Basket, and whimsical Halloween Tote.

Painting Blooms and Blossoms

Item #BKDD205 List Price $24.99 - You Pay Only $17.49 Judy and Lynne, along with F and W Publications, designed 10 beautiful step-by-step floral designs. 128 pages with aach step is shown in full color. Judy and Lynne demonstrate how to paint herbs, spring flowers, pansies, funky strokework flowers just to name a few; and then combine them all in the grand finale...a stunning floor cloth featuring a basket filled and overflowing with a combination floral design. Truly a keepsake publication!

	Distinctive Collection by Diephouse and Deptula
	Item #BKDD204 List Price $10.95 - You Pay Only $7.67 Lynne and Judy designed together to present for you a wonderful collection of designs. They have included beautiful florals, darling snowmen, santa collections, and gardening designs for every level of painter. You will find 12 charming designs and 4 pages of step-by-step color instructions to guide you throught their instructions with ease.