‘The Cookie Keeper’ ~ in typical ‘Classic Amy Joanne’ fashion, was one idea that turned into many, many, many ideas.

Created at first to simply enjoy designing and painting during some ‘down’ time ~ then becoming an idea for Christmas Gifts, a Candle scent & labels, and a start to an upcoming Keepsake Journal page and Cookie Gift Box too.

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Enjoy all the bits and pieces of ‘The Cookie Keeper’ shared below.

The Cookie Keeper (shown above), the art that then inspired a Candle Scent with Artful Labels and more.

Did you know that each of our Candle Scents are inspired by our Family, a few Memories, a Recipe or two, our Designs & Art, and our Photography too?

In 2024 our Candles will be part of local Events & Markets ~ and shipped upon request.

Each Event & Market will be themed, beginning with ‘Jams & Jellies‘ in May 2024!

Always something to look forward too, livin’ the creative life!

‘Gather Rounds’ were then painted with the same design to package our 8oz candles with a base and a lid for each, making them a fun Giftable (read here).

The ‘Gather Round’ surfaces (large and small) can be purchased (here) to create your own ~ designed to make a perfect gift for a stack of cookies, a candle, or even a cupcake! The holes are placed on each side to gather ’round your favorite ribbon or twine.

‘Gather Rounds’ make a perfect Cookie Keeper!

Simply just package your favorite cookie recipe (mine found here) into a cellophane bag, then place a large ‘Gather Round’ underneath and a small ‘Gather Round’ on the top and then weave a favorite ribbon thru the holes. Perfect and ready for gift-giving!

Or even wrap a candle or cookie stack into a cloth bag created with the same design as an ‘iron-on’ transfer ~ this would make a perfectly wrapped ‘door knob gift‘ (read here).

Making a Cookie Keeper Box (baby bundt box found here) came next ~ another perfect way to wrap your sweet treats or a matching candle selection as a gift for family or friends!

The Cookie Keeper Box was created in acrylics, then coordinating the plaid design from the inside of the box to the outside, completed with brass tac’s ~ a Classic Amy Joanne favorite detail!

All coordinated, of course, because that is what we do.

‘The Cookie Keeper‘ pattern was first created simply for Joy ~ but will now be a part of our Creative Christmas Keepsake Journals in 2024! You can also find all these elements painted within our ‘pattern selections’ to purchase now (find a few here).

Whatever your handmade gift ideas are this Christmas season, I hope your creativity is plentiful and bring you Joy to create for family and friends, in coordinated classic style!

enJOY!

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