: For a "shabby chic" look, use a knife or scissors to scratch and roughen the edges of your paper . 🏠 Option 2: Wallpaper or Mural Installation

: Use a roller or brush to apply the paste directly to the wall, not the paper. Hanging Strategy :

: For sketching the initial horizon line and house shapes .

Depending on your goal, "preparing paper" for a "House by the Lake" can mean two very different things: of the scene or installing a wall mural . 🎨 Option 1: Drawing or Painting

: Use a level to ensure the first panel is perfectly vertical.

: Use your hands or a wallpaper brush, working from the middle toward the edges to remove air bubbles.