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  • Manicotti and Macaroons, Improvised.

    The improvising and the ‘trading of this for that’ all began with a grocery order pick-up. ~ Whatever do you do when you want to make Manicotti but the Manicotti Noodles are out of stock? Well you improvise. Our Manicotti… Continue reading

    Manicotti and Macaroons, Improvised.
  • I’ve stopped burning candles.

    Well, that’s a funny thing for a candle maker to say. But I have found a way to get more life out of a candle. (well it probably already existed ‘as a thing’, but read on….) Continue reading

    I’ve stopped burning candles.
  • Farmer’s Market Paint & Pencil|My Cottage Life Journal

    Yes, it’s all or nothing here at Classic Amy Joanne. While creating the next page in our ‘My Cottage Life Keepsake Journal‘ ~ I couldn’t resist also creating this fun design onto a mini journal page, along with creating a… Continue reading

    Farmer’s Market Paint & Pencil|My Cottage Life Journal
  • So What’s Next?

    Our circumstances lead to decisions (read post here). But after the dust settles from a hard (not chosen) decision and some time has passed to ponder and think ~ we’ll begin to dream again and find that it is quite… Continue reading

    So What’s Next?
  • Changes, for now, maybe not forever

    Let me just begin by saying I love everything I do and share and that I cannot believe I am even writing these words….I truly gave it my all. Change is inevitable, and making changes in my business is hard,… Continue reading

    Changes, for now, maybe not forever
  • Candlelight Santa & Matchstick Elfie

    I hold Our Creative Keepsake Journals close to my heart. And each and every created page that comes to life I become even more smitten. A real page turner! Continue reading

    Candlelight Santa & Matchstick Elfie
  • Potato Tomato Quiche

    There was a time when I would turn my nose up at any ‘dish’ made with eggs. I remember a time being invited to a Baby Shower and the family served many differnt types of Quiche ~ first of all… Continue reading

    Potato Tomato Quiche
  • Flower Power

    There is Power in the Flower! Continue reading

    Flower Power
  • Chicken Americana

    We’re delivering Art in a whole new way here at Classic Amy Joanne, but keepin’ the ol’ favorites. Continue reading

    Chicken Americana
  • Creamy White Chicken Chili

    Creamy White Chicken Chili is often on the menu in our household ~ all the flavors play nicely together to warm you up in winter months or even on a rainy summer day. Continue reading

    Creamy White Chicken Chili