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Learning ~ How-to’s ~ DIY’s

  • We didn’t forget Christmas

    Christmas still happened, whether we were prepared for it or not. And with a series of events in our own lives ~ from sickness, to jury duty, to Church responsibilities, to burning a candle at both ends on the biz…..I’ve… Continue reading

    We didn’t forget Christmas
  • The Cookie Keeper

    ‘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… Continue reading

    The Cookie Keeper
  • Cottage Christmas Wreath

    A little bit about my recent absence here at Classic Amy Joanne. Thru this year I have been changing things up in life and the biz (read here), all while fulfilling my previously scheduled and promised obligations ~ then during… Continue reading

    Cottage Christmas Wreath
  • ‘Christmas Pantry’ ~ Keepsake Journal Event!

    ‘Christmas Pantry‘ Will you be joining us for the November Creative Christmas Keepsake Journal Event? Continue reading

    ‘Christmas Pantry’ ~ Keepsake Journal Event!
  • something BIG

    Something BIG is going on…… again! Remember the Replica of a 5 ft Vintage Santa and all his Reindeer (read here), and then the Baby Room Mural (read here), and the two Restaurant Menu Boards (read here)? …and each time… Continue reading

    something BIG
  • Boo Crew Brew & a Monster Cookie, Cookie Keeper

    October was one of my chosen months to create for Toletown ~ a fun gathering place for Creatives! (found on-line here) ~ and the ‘painting topic’ for October was ‘Boo Crew‘. Once I learned of this, the ideas started forming… Continue reading

    Boo Crew Brew & a Monster Cookie, Cookie Keeper
  • Cottage Cocoa

    As with all things ‘Classic Amy Joanne‘, one design turns into many ideas, using different surfaces or even making ‘Cottage Classic Giftables‘ with sweets and treats ~ adding in a whole-lotta homespun charm. Is there any other way? The original… Continue reading

    Cottage Cocoa
  • Sweet & Salty Snacks

    Ever eat a sweet dessert and then crave peanuts, or eat a pretzel and then want a piece of chocolate candy? Well, this recipe (shared below) has all the makings of Sweet & Salty goodness ~ with enough to share… Continue reading

    Sweet & Salty Snacks
  • Ducks in a Row

    We’re getting our ducks in a row here on Meadow Ave. Continue reading

    Ducks in a Row
  • Apple Cider Donuts

    Which came first…the design, the recipe, the candle or the gift idea? To tell you the truth I am not quite sure, my brain just functions that way ~ all the ideas all intertwining into each other, with each idea… Continue reading

    Apple Cider Donuts