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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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Faux-Vintage Christmas Card Holder
Merry Christmas As a young girl it was fun to receive Christmas Cards in the mail…….wondering whom was thinking of us and catching up on news from distant friends and family. In the early 70’s we did not have cell phones, computers, social… 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 Vignettes, Tablescapes and Centerpieces
I love the changing of the seasons and am happy to live in Pennsylvania were we experience all 4 seasons. The changing seasons gives me the opportunity to change my home décor, change my clothing and change the meals I… 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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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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Star Struck
I’ve been star struck before….. I was in Junior High (possibly younger) and my best friend Sharon and I were to meet John Schneider of the Dukes of Hazzard at a county fair…….the General Lee (car) might have interested most, but we could… Continue reading
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2 Minute Repurpose
My husband Jerry and I are DIY ‘ers and for the last 26 years I cannot remember a time when one part of our home or another wasn’t ‘under construction’ or being re-decorated. Mostly because of my ‘bright’ ideas, Pinterest sure helps… Continue reading
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Jewelry and Decorative Art
I am fascinated with Hand Made jewelry and the Artisans who create it. I have managed to collect a lot of beautiful pieces thru the years, probably more than one person should. I love piecing together my earrings, pins,… Continue reading