Classic Amy Joanne….my cottage life

Creating Art, Home, and a Cottage Life

  • Chocolate Gingerbread Houses & The Cabinet

    Last minute gifts ~ can still be thoughtful and heartfelt….and take just a few minutes to create and wrap….so when the doorbell rings and Aunt Lettie brings along her bingo friend Ethel Mae to see your Christmas tree, you will be… Continue reading

  • Holiday Touches to the Everyday 2017

    Creating a simple Christmas….seems to be my ‘on going thing’ this year.  Simplify. Now by no means am I going to be a minimalist, I like ‘stuff’ to much.  I just need to let go of a few things that… Continue reading

  • ….not even a mouse, Christmas Star

    Are you ready for another creatively fun Christmas project?  Continue reading

  • Handmade, Homemade and Heartfelt 2017…and a little Homespun too

    Have you been thinking about Christmas gift giving, making lists and checking them twice?  How about gifts for the special people in your life ~ a friend, a neighbor, your mailman, your hair stylist, your Pastor….or even Santa? Create this homespun gift…….. a… Continue reading

  • Glitter-y Eucalyptus

    Eucalyptus made a come back into my life when I spotted it in Joanne Fabrics….already picturing it in glitter ~ as I wheeled my cart full of possibilities to the register area. If you can think it up….you can do it,… Continue reading

  • Flour Sack and Plaid Bowl Covers

    What ever are you up to now Miss Classic Amy? Why I am making bowl covers for my friends and family to cover their bowls with all those holiday sweets and eats tucked inside!  You know we have Thanksgiving and… Continue reading

  • The Pilgrims

    After posting ‘The Pilgrims’ on Facebook for the first time ~ the responses made this girl smile, from the likes and loves to the comments and messages.  One never knows what the reaction will be when testing the waters thru FaceBook with… Continue reading

  • 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