classicamyjoanne
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Jewelry and Decorative Art
I am fascinated with Hand Made jewelry and the Artisans who create it. I have managed to collect a lot of beautiful pieces thru the years, probably more than one person should. I love piecing together my earrings, pins,… Continue reading
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The Making of a Pattern Packet 2
The Making of a Pattern Packet ….take 2. Since the posting of Pattern Packet…take 1 (here), I have had many questions and comments about the checklist I have created for myself to ‘create’ the pattern packet and packet contents. Since… Continue reading
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Sweet Orange Slices FREE Pattern
Sweet Orange Slices enjoy a sweet ‘free’ pattern designed for you! This pattern is completed using 1 brush….can you believe it? Basecoating, Hi-lights, Shading and Detail Work….1 Brush! Click onto last image and you will magically receive the supply list, instructions… Continue reading
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Boxwood Green with Blue?
The interior of my home has been blue, specifically Sherman Williams ‘Rain’ for almost 10 years, the whole interior! Blue walls, white trim, black hardware and mahogany floors. To tell you the truth, I still love it, it’s classic. But… Continue reading
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The Making of a Pattern Packet
The making of a pattern packet…take 1. Long before designing for the Decorative Arts, I painted and painted and painted from many patterns and books…never really putting much thought into how they were created…not that I did not appreciate the… Continue reading
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It’s all in the Presentation
It’s all in the Presentation…. Yep it is, well unless it is a cake that fell in the oven and no amount of icing could save it…then presentation is out the window and its all about the taste! (this happens… Continue reading
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Handmade and Homemade
Do you remember the days before AC Moore, Michaels or Hobby Lobby? Do you remember when a ‘craft’ store was two aisles in a department store consisting of cheap yarn, paint by number, glue and pipe cleaners…maybe some plastic flowers?… Continue reading
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Holiday Touches to the Everyday
I enjoy making my house a home as much as I enjoy painting and penciling. It is much like creating art to me. I place vignettes here and there with everyday items thru-out my home, arranging and re-arranging until I… Continue reading
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Santa and His Reindeer
Mike, a good friend, approached me in October 2013 with a photo of an ol’ vintage outdoor Santa and Reindeer he found on Craigslist/Ebay, it reminded him of days gone by, a memory of the same Santa and Reindeer from his… Continue reading
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My Gift to You – Gift Tag
My Gift to You Holly and Berries Gift Tag Pattern, click on below image to open ‘your gift’, the supply list, instructions and line drawing to create this 15 minutes gift tag…..and Have a Merry Christmas The 15 Minute Gift… Continue reading