gifts

  • A gift to uplift, creatively connecting

    Are we still creative friends? Are you still enjoying all we have to offer? Continue reading

    A gift to uplift, creatively connecting
  • Cottage Cocoa

    As with all things ‘Classic Amy Joanne‘, one design turns into many ideas, using different surfaces or even making ‘Cottage Classic Giftables‘ with sweets and treats ~ adding in a whole-lotta homespun charm. Is there any other way? The original… Continue reading

    Cottage Cocoa
  • Sweet & Salty Snacks

    Ever eat a sweet dessert and then crave peanuts, or eat a pretzel and then want a piece of chocolate candy? Well, this recipe (shared below) has all the makings of Sweet & Salty goodness ~ with enough to share… Continue reading

    Sweet & Salty Snacks
  • Apple Cider Donuts

    Which came first…the design, the recipe, the candle or the gift idea? To tell you the truth I am not quite sure, my brain just functions that way ~ all the ideas all intertwining into each other, with each idea… Continue reading

    Apple Cider Donuts
  • A ‘Cookie Keeper’ thru ToleTown

    As a Designer for ToleTown (found here~ a fun painting subscription) ~ for the month of May the creative theme for each project is ‘color outside the lines’ ~ mmmm, what fun could we come up with? Continue reading

    A ‘Cookie Keeper’ thru ToleTown
  • Cottage Classic Giftables & Door Knob Gifts

    Two New Categories, have been added to our Blog Tab here at Classic Amy Joanne ~ making it easier to navigate and find your favorite creative ideas for Gift Giving. Whether it be an idea for a ‘Door Knob Gift‘… Continue reading

    Cottage Classic Giftables & Door Knob Gifts
  • Jerry’s Snack Mix

    If you haven’t heard of ‘Jerry’s Snack Mix‘ you can read a little bit about it (here). At home we simply call it ‘Jerry Mix‘ ~ it is a combination of pretzels, crackers, snacks, sweet treats and such. Jerry (my… Continue reading

    Jerry’s Snack Mix
  • Produce Prudence

    Creating Characters such as ‘Produce Prudence‘ is like telling a story thru design and paint. Each Character taken from a likeness of family or friends. The whimsy and charm of ‘Produce Prudence‘ come along with each addition to the design… Continue reading

    Produce Prudence
  • ‘Gimme S’more’ thru Toletown

    Nothing says summertime like a goooooey s’more made around a campfire! It was always a sweet ending to a fun day at the camp grounds ~ to gather with family around the campfire and share ol’ stories told 1000 times… Continue reading

    ‘Gimme S’more’ thru Toletown
  • Twill Tape Packaging & New Twine Holder

    It’s no secret that I love to create ~ all things homespun and pretty packaging too. Twill Tape has become a ‘staple’ in the craft closet along side of the scissors, paintbrushes, scrapbooking paper and piles of wool waiting to… Continue reading

    Twill Tape Packaging & New Twine Holder