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This mailbox was plain white plastic when it came to me for decoration.\u00a0 The home it stands in front of is known for its fabulous Clematis in the spring which is where I took my inspiration from.\u00a0 My goal for painting this multitude of flowers was to paint quick and loose for a joyous welcome.\u00a0 I think I succeeded!\u00a0 Look for the Monarch butterfly in the corner of one side and the honeybee on the other side. \u00a0 When I finished the art work, the mailbox was brushed with several coats of polyurethane to make it New England weather worthy! (Alas the polyurethane did not work on this plastic surface.\u00a0 Within months all my work all peeled off!!\u00a0 So sad. Lesson learned).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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