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Little Reminders
Sometimes it’s the little things that bring us happiness… I love collecting ‘stuff ‘ and I surround myself with all sorts of old and new pretties in my home and studio. I realize it is not the ‘stuff ‘ that makes… Continue reading
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Decorative Painter Issue 3 2014
Have you received your copy of the Decorative Painter? Turn to page 109……I have created a new Christmas Design for YOU! The Decorative Painter is published by the Society of Decorative Painters, Join today and don’t miss a single issue…Keep… Continue reading
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Packed and ready to go!
Classic Amy Joanne’s (that’s me!) acrylic patterns and original paintings are packed and ready to go to the HOOT Convention in Columbus Ohio! Attending HOOT ? Stop by and say Hello to Hofcraft Supply and Della and Company, each booth with… Continue reading
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Hofcraft – Convention Booth
Earlier this week, I was excited to receive an email from Kelly of Hofcraft Supply, Hofcraft will have a few of my patterns available at their booth at the HOOT Convention, along with the samples to view! It is one stop shopping… Continue reading
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Ironstone Plate Display
I have been following Miss Mustard Seed’s Blog, www.missmustardseed.com for a while and adore her style, her home and her Milk Paint line. I love how she has chosen and displayed Ironstone thru-out her home and I set out to… Continue reading
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New Pattern on Folk Art Tin
My brushes have been moving and I am excited to share a new acrylic pattern! I created ‘Simple Goodness’ as a colored pencil project for a Workshop at the Tamaqua Community Arts Center. I enjoyed designing this project so much that… Continue reading
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Watch the Newstand!
Coming soon to a newsstand near you! Here is a sneak peak of what is coming to PaintWorks Magazine, Hot off the Press, Coming to a newsstand near you! Just a glimpse at Boo Bear, His Candy Bag is filled… Continue reading
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Milk Paint
My Friend and I get together to paint on Tuesdays, lately we have been painting furniture with Miss Mustard Seed’s Milk Paint. This is a childs chair painted with French Enamel Blue, purchased at Vintage This Re-Purpose That. This paint… Continue reading
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Free Pattern – Cherry Delight Book Marker
As promised! Enjoy this free pattern for a Colored Penciled book marker. This design compliments the Cherry Delight II pattern – book cover. I so enjoyed creating Cherry Delight I (did I tell you this pattern also includes instructions for a… Continue reading
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Wood Sources for Decorative Painters
If you are going to take the time to paint a heirloom quality piece, it is worth taking the time to pick a quality piece of handcrafted wood. I myself, take the time to choose the best wood crafters, who… Continue reading
Classic Amy Joanne, my cottage life
Sharing Creativity thru Art, Home, and a Cottage Life
all things to warm your home and melt your heart
