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It’s all in the Presentation 2015
I leave the wrapping up to my husband…….well at least the paper wrapping part. I love of course to dream up and create gift wrap toppers and tie-ons and tags and ribbons….but the paper part, I am just flat-out not good… Continue reading
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Handmade and Homemade 2015
Merry Christmas Each Christmas I create handmade gifts for very special people in my life; a co-worker, a neighbor, a friend, my hair-stylist, a teacher, the post lady and our shop keepers, special people that are part of my everyday life. This gift is created… Continue reading
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Log Cabin Vignette
I had a plan….I always have a plan and then my wheels turn in my head and I get more ideas and I make bigger plans….the ideas come in like a roaring waterfall, not like a dripping faucet! My plan was set… Continue reading
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Candy Corn Anatomy
This morning at the Tamaqua Community Art Center in Tamaqua PA, a few young Decorative Artists joined me to create ‘Corny Candyman’ , at the Mommy and Me Colored Pencil Workshop! This is Isaac…..a budding Decorative Artist! What a talented little fellow, we all… Continue reading
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Autumn Pom-Pom Garland
Autumn Pom-Pom Garland This garland is simple and in-expensive, it adds a fun whimsical touch of color to an Autumn Vignette Gather the supplies….. Furniture Wax (or any glue), Pom-Poms from Michael’s Craft Store, DMC Floss to match, Needle for threading and Scissors…..… Continue reading
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What to do with all that Scrapbooking Paper!
I am not a ‘scrapbooker’, never was, but by the looks of my scrapbook paper pile you would think I was….. I am drawn to the paper isles in any craft or scrapbooking store….and always seem to leave with a… Continue reading
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Owliver Key Tie-On – Bonus Project
HOOT 2015 Decorative Painting Convention is almost here and the new book release Della Wetterman presents Celebrating Fall with Friends ! Turn to page 33, you will find a project I designed for you called ‘Owliver’. Owliver is painted on a… Continue reading
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Decorative Art – Gift Giving, Useful and Home Decor
Decorative Art is an amazing Art form….We can paint on any surface, from new wood to vintage tin cans, to brass lockets, to slate roofing, to paper, to furniture, to glass jars….just about anything! The skills and knowledge of our… Continue reading
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“….or we could just paint it!”
You see….. in our home I am not only a Decorative Artist with 30+ years of brushes, paint and supplies, but my husband Jerry and I are DIY’ers with all sorts of household paint and brushes, and Jerry by trade is… Continue reading
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Painting Baker’s Twine
Painting Baker’s Twine As you can see from the Decorative Art patterns I have designed and created for you, I am a little vintage, a little homespun, with some added charm and a touch of whimsy! Most of the designs I have created… Continue reading