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Learning ~ How-to’s ~ DIY’s

  • It’s All in the Presentation ~ Dinner by the Christmas Tree

    Most of my life it has been about the ‘presentation’ ~ whether it is presenting a gift, the view from the front door, to the food we serve, the home we keep and even the table setting on Christmas Day.… Continue reading

    It’s All in the Presentation ~ Dinner by the Christmas Tree
  • Homespun, Handmade and Heartfelt ~ Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge and Vintage Marmalade Gift Jars

    While searching for candle holders for our growing Candle Business (purchase candles here) ~ this ceramic jar was a perfect find ~ similar to a vintage marmalade jar (shown below), it has the same classic style. Not to mention it… Continue reading

    Homespun, Handmade and Heartfelt ~ Chocolate Marshmallow Fudge and Vintage Marmalade Gift Jars
  • Heaven and Nature Ring

    ‘Heaven and Nature Ring’ ~ creating a wreath, a candle ring, a fun new pattern gift tag, introducing a new candle, and we’re even feeding the birds ~ let’s get busy! Nature has a beautiful way of creating all kinds… Continue reading

    Heaven and Nature Ring
  • Thankful for Creativity

    Other than the given, Being Thankful for Faith in God, Marriage, Family, Friends, Food and Shelter, I am thankful for the gift of Creativity. For Creativity has provided an outlet for good and sad times, has been a true ‘friend’… Continue reading

    Thankful for Creativity
  • Dyed Straw and a Basket Gift Wrapping

    Sometimes as Creatives we ‘go the round about way’ just to be creative…. to have something be handmade instead of store bought. (why spend $10, when you can spend $100 making it, ~ if you are a creative you get… Continue reading

    Dyed Straw and a Basket Gift Wrapping
  • Banana Bread Baby Bundt Box

    Banana Bread Baby Bundt Box, say that 10 times! Have you painted on our Baby Bundt Boxes yet? (order here) The boxes are not only useful but make for fun gift giving as well ~handmade and personalized for any occasion… Continue reading

    Banana Bread Baby Bundt Box
  • Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Pumpkin Serving Dish

    There are benefits to having a creative mind ~ for instance, seeing things beyond what they are. It’s a wonderful tool in the tool box. And this ‘tool’ came in handy when I spotted a Pumpkin Serving Dish with a… Continue reading

    Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Cookies in a Pumpkin Serving Dish
  • Pumpkin Donut with Sprinkles

    Remember the Twine Holder, turned Spool Holder shown below? Patterns available here and here. Well….how about a ‘Donut Pole’ to serve your guests? You know, like the onion ring stacks served at your favorite restaurant…..just smile. Continue reading

    Pumpkin Donut with Sprinkles
  • Matilda, The Candle

    What scent do you think of when you see Matilda? Our thoughts were…she is a ‘little sweet, a little spicy with a whole-lotta sass‘…..just like streusel topping! Continue reading

    Matilda, The Candle
  • Just Add Sprinkles

    Yes, you can have your cake and eat it too. If you have been following along for a while, you may have noticed we love to ‘coordinate’ here at Classic Amy Joanne. We coordinate art with home, fabric and paint… Continue reading

    Just Add Sprinkles