Santa Work in Progress

Santa WIP. Lots of fun creating this dude. Can't wait to start painting him. I think I'll use primary colors of reds, whites, and yellows. I just love the deep reds against the vintage whites. However Old Saint Nick is painted he often turns out to be charming. Have a Happy and safe 4th of July everyone. Penny

MR. LIBERTY BANNERS ON EBAY

Liberty has been sold. Thank you Denise in Florida!!

Sweet little Liberty can be seen and or bidded on on my ebay link above or at the side of this blog page. He is perfect for the upcoming Americana Holiday.

Mr. Bonaparte Marrow

SOLD- Thank You Casey in California!

Bonaparte is a happy old chap considering his physical condition. He is reminiscent of a JACK IN THE BOX. He has various Halloween scenes painted on all 4 sides. You can read more details about him and purchase him if you are interested by clicking  my Etsy

New One Of A Kind Creations on The Primitive Gathering

"Ms. Kitty Spookins"

Sold- Thank you Mary in Massapequa!

"Mr. Calvin Tricksters"

Sold- Thank you Leanne in Canada!

These three characters are one of a kind Halloween sculpts created by me from papier mache and or paper clay. These dudes and gal are up for purchase on The Primitive Gathering

Pete Easterly

Sold_ Thank you Mary in Massapequa!


Mr. Pete Easterly at your sevice. Pete is a one of a kind paper mache Rabbit. Pete's a debonair guy or so he thinks. Though he is fond of Easter I have painted him in colors and design that would make him suitable for display all year long.

   Pete measures 9 1/2" tall by 5 3/4" across. 

He sports a green vest decorated with little carrots. His undershirt is a vintage white with pink polka dots. He wears a top hat adorned with a checked hat band. He holds a bucket with carrots that were all created and painted by me. He will come artist signed and dated(on the bottom) with a 1/1 signifying he is a a one of a kind and will not be recreated. I have applied three coats of polyurethane. If your interested in purchasing Pete click on American Holiday artists studios marketplace

Mr. Pete Easterly

Just wanted to give you a little peak at Pete. He will be appearing this coming Friday, March 25th on American Holiday Artists studios and marketplace . He is a one of a kind paper mache Rabbit.

Lady Candace Containerly

 SOLD- Thank you Barbara in Wisconson!

Introducing Lady Candace Containerly. She is a one of a kind Vintage style candy container for covered candies.

 I created her from paper mache for sturdiness and used some paper clay for detail.

 She has a wire handle. A fiber trim was applied around her neck for added decor. 

      She was hand painted in soft black vintage white and burnt orange and then faux antiqued.

 Lady Candace is artist signed and dated with a 1/1 indicating she is one of a kind and

 will not be recreated. Several coats of polyurethane were applied for durability.

Materials-paper mache,paper clay,fiber trim, acrylic paint, polyurethane, wire.

She measures 5" tall from the top of the ears and 3" Wide.

You can purchase Lady Candace by clicking on  American Holiday Artists Studios and Marketplace. 

Johanna Parker's give away blog

Check out these awesome valentines give away pieces by Johanna Parker. You can sign up for a chance to win at Johanna's blog. I just love her charming art. 

Archie Snowdon

He's the man!Archie is a one of a kind papier mache snowman who I have just listed on Ebay. He is decorated with a lot of fu fu. A fleece scarf, a velvet hat band with some whispers of fibers resembling feathers sticking out. His  wire arms are posable. He holds hand made suckers, a candy cane and two vintage style tags created by none other than Jan Davis of Big Brown Dog Graphics check her out on Digital Antiques on Etsy for some really sweet tags, labels, graphics, etc. His vest is handpainted in two hues of green.

Delicious Soup Recipe

Cabbage/Potato Soup

Grocery list:

1/2 cup Onion

1 cup Celery

4 Carrots

7 cubed Potatoes

2 cans chicken broth

1 Head cabbage or a sack of shredded cabbage

1 stick butter or margarine

1 can evaporated mild

3/4 lb.velveeta cheese 

In a large dutch oven or pot, saute carrots. celery, onion and saute together over medium heat. Add cabbage and saute some more. Stir in chicken broth. Add potatoes and cover with enough water to keep from scorching or cooking dry. Cook on low to medium heat. When vegetables are tender add 1 can evaporated milk and velveeta cheese. Ready to serve when cheese melts. Makes a huge amount.