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  • What if it wasn’t a business?

    Random Thoughts (and ‘new’ photos) about ‘Classic Amy Joanne’ I’ve been a little distant over the past 6 months or so. We’ve had some sadness in our family and quite a few life-hiccups ~ along side of starting two new… Continue reading

    What if it wasn’t a business?
  • Farmer’s Market Paint & Pencil|My Cottage Life Journal

    Yes, it’s all or nothing here at Classic Amy Joanne. While creating the next page in our ‘My Cottage Life Keepsake Journal‘ ~ I couldn’t resist also creating this fun design onto a mini journal page, along with creating a… Continue reading

    Farmer’s Market Paint & Pencil|My Cottage Life Journal
  • So What’s Next?

    Our circumstances lead to decisions (read post here). But after the dust settles from a hard (not chosen) decision and some time has passed to ponder and think ~ we’ll begin to dream again and find that it is quite… Continue reading

    So What’s Next?
  • Changes, for now, maybe not forever

    Let me just begin by saying I love everything I do and share and that I cannot believe I am even writing these words….I truly gave it my all. Change is inevitable, and making changes in my business is hard,… Continue reading

    Changes, for now, maybe not forever
  • Candlelight Santa & Matchstick Elfie

    I hold Our Creative Keepsake Journals close to my heart. And each and every created page that comes to life I become even more smitten. A real page turner! Continue reading

    Candlelight Santa & Matchstick Elfie
  • a favorite surface and velvet-y varnish

    I’ve always loved Decorative Art for all its different styles, mediums and surfaces to choose from ~ Art for more than just hanging on the wall. There were many, many, many surfaces to choose from ‘back in the day’. There… Continue reading

    a favorite surface and velvet-y varnish
  • a ‘strawberry’ coordinated gift

    If you have been around for a while you know that here at Classic Amy Joanne we love to coordinate a handmade gift using delicious baked goods, hand paintings, crafts and even pretty gift wrappings. It was time to celebrate… Continue reading

    a ‘strawberry’ coordinated gift
  • Mr Corny Jack

    Layers of Colors and Cuts of Paper ~ that’s what our Creative Keepsake Journals are made of. Really that’s it. Continue reading

    Mr Corny Jack
  • Chicken Americana

    We’re delivering Art in a whole new way here at Classic Amy Joanne, but keepin’ the ol’ favorites. Continue reading

    Chicken Americana
  • Inspired Creative Living ~ Early Summer

    Classic Amy Joanne …where life is about using the good dishes for the ordinary everyday dinners. At Home We’re still dreaming of a new front porch beyond just a stoop ~ we have the plans drawn up and the ideas… Continue reading

    Inspired Creative Living ~ Early Summer