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  • Homespun, Handmade and Heartfelt 2018

    Every year around this time ~ I think a lot about those special people in my life and how I can show my appreciation with homespun touches in a heartfelt way. To share appreciation to my creative friends across the… Continue reading

  • Create Christmas New~ness

    Since the ‘Hiccup’ it has been a whirlwind of creating and new~ness….in every way, shape and form…at Classic Amy Joanne. Let me introduce you to a few new patterns ~ to create this Christmas Season….or get ready for next year!… Continue reading

  • Gingerbread Sweetness ~ Garland

    I find myself getting excited over the cutest homespun handmade things, like this little Gingerbread Sweetness Garland.…..maybe longing for simpler times. This Classic Chalk Art Ginger would be happy as a garland wrapped around the tree, a simply made ornament… Continue reading

  • Ol’ Lumber Vintage Santa

    I have a love for Vintage if you haven’t noticed….I like the look of vintage, the feel of vintage, to collect vintage, to design vintage and to paint on vintage…….that’s a whole lotta Vintage! Continue reading

  • Halloween Hat, my Pretties!

    You asked~I’m delivering…..my pretties! Creating the Halloween Hat  This is probably the most requested Mixed Media project I created…..and with a few simple steps and supplies you can create one (or two) of your own, just in time for Halloween! Continue reading

  • Dippy~Do Dots

    I was really into it…. makin’ Dippy~Do Dots that is…..on the ‘Sweet Treats Christmas Club’ Ornaments! Continue reading

  • Copy Cat Cake Plate Pedestal|Classic Copy

    Have you seen them….I’ve seen them.  Those beautiful marble-topped ~ wood cake plate pedestals…..sigh.   Continue reading

  • Sweet Treats Christmas Club

    It’s here! The Sweet Treats Christmas Acrylic Painting Club! Alotta painting punch ~ packed into 3 months! Continue reading

  • Ol’ Shutter Café Doors

    I shifted sides…..up until now I was sharing the before and after photos of the ‘Studio Office’ progress thru posts…working around the room, project by project. Continue reading

  • It’s Not Ours To Keep

    It is not ours to keep.…that is what my Mom taught me.  Our time, our talents, our gifts, and our money ~ God gave us each something to offer and to share with each other and especially those in need.  Continue reading