Classic Amy Joanne, my cottage life

Sharing Creativity thru Art, Home, and a Cottage Life

  • You Give Me the Creeps

    Mr Creepy was a big  hit the first time I posted him on Facebook…and in all actuality, he is really something created on a whim ~ just to play, not for an intended purpose! So why not share right? Continue reading

  • Ornament Exchange 2017

    How exciting is this….. our very first Ornament Exchange ‘Blog Hop’ with such amazing Artists sharing their talents, styles and inspiration! You will be inspired for gift giving, for your tree or decorating this coming Christmas season thru-out all our blogs and ornament… Continue reading

  • Autumn Vignettes 2017 & Chalkboard Pumpkins

    This year I am taking a simpler approach to my Autumn décor.  Seems like lately we are all rushing from one thing to another, over scheduling and we keep adding to our already busy plates…… Thinking to myself, ‘How could I… Continue reading

  • Boo-tiful Offer

    Have you seen all 3 new Fall Classic Chalk Art patterns?  Each being offered for a limited time at $1.00 off and free shipping within USA. Continue reading

  • Halloween Chalkboard Snack Cones

    Chalkboard paint √…..paper mache cones √…..vintage bed springs √….. the idea √, welcome to my world. Continue reading

  • Kitty and Mouse Bentwood Carrier Tie-On

    Tell me these are not the cutest little charmers! Let’s talk about tie-ons……for many years I collected Longaberger Baskets, along with liners, lids and tie-ons for the baskets….makin’ it personal for seasons and holidays, not to mention painting a few!   The tie-ons typically slipped… Continue reading

  • Milk Paint & A Bowl Pedestal

    Do you like the look of ‘chippy’ painted furniture showing up in Country Magazines, Farmhouse Style and Décor Blogs? I personally, ♥ the look of painted furniture, especially as a statement ‘look-at-me’ piece! …but I was born with a paint brush in hand,… Continue reading

  • Scratch and Dent Sale

    disclaimer: This is not your average prettied-up-post full of how-to’s or painting info…but a fun Scratch and Dent Sale ! ~*~ You know those sales…..you purchase a washing machine at a super price…..all because it has a small dent in… Continue reading

  • What I learned from my Mom….

    My Mom taught us when vacationing to experience things, to be curious, to learn, to venture off the beaten path and to love our history. Continue reading

  • Classic Halloween Ornie Club ~ Tree Top

    Say it isn’t so!!!!…..we are on the last Club mailing, ‘sniffle, sniffle’.  I feel like we are leaving summer camp….. picturing the school bus pulling away and everyone waving goodbye thru the small top window ….’see ya next year my friends’……(for some reason… Continue reading