New Starlight Pumpkins Halloween Tree

Today I was working on one of my larger halloween trees. I painted a large wooden box that measures 8 x 8 x 7 inches.  I base coated the box with black. I painted a night scene with saltbox houses and a pumpkin garden. In the background is the moon and the swirling Milky Way. The Milky Way is sprinkled with a touch of glitter to give it a more dramatic effect. This is a Terrye French design.  Inside the box is a 24 inch tree with a string of 50 clear lights and a maple leaf garland. On the tree are hand painted wooden pumpkins that have a touch of glitter, cats, and witch hats. In the middle of the tree is a paper mache Jack O Lantern with a long black hat. There is a ghost, a cat face, a pumpkin face, two small round Jack O Lantern pumpkins, and a large round pumpkin with a rusty leaf. Scattered around the tree are frosted and shiny orange and black glass balls. Towards the top of the tree is a rusty clip on tea light holder with a burgundy tea light and a small wooden sign that says Pumpkins. At the very top of the tree is a rusty star and a pumpkin fabric bow. The entire tree measures 30 inches tall. This would be stunning as a centerpiece on your table or a great eye catching decoration for your entry way. I will be listing it on ebay today. Thanks for stopping by!!!!

New Halloween Tree!!!

Hi everyone!! Hope everyone who is bracing for the hurricane stays safe . I was talking to my sister today that lives in New Jersey not far from the beach. She is getting ready with her lanterns, extra food, and of course a battery operated fan. Hope she doesn't have to use them!! Well today was a busy day. I painted witch hats and a new Halloween tree. I painted a grouping of a jack O Lantern, A witch’s shoe, and a crow sitting on top of candy corn on a wooden box. This is part of a Terrye French design.  The 18 inch tree has a string of 50 clear lights and autumn berry picks.  On the tree there are hand painted wooden Jack o Lanterns, glittery cats, witch hats, and bats. There are wooden tags that I painted with a witch’s shoe, stacked pumpkins, half moon with a pumpkin, and candy corn all glittery. There is a felt hand stitched pumpkin face and little witches brooms. .  Also on the tree is a paper mache witch and cat face.   At the top of the tree is a hand painted black crow and a rusty star.  The entire tree measures 23 inches tall. This will be listed on Ebay soon. Thanks for stopping by!!!

Witch Hat!!!!!

Some of you had requested that I let you know when I have posted my painted items on Ebay. So I wanted to let you know that I just posted another hand painted witch hat on Ebay. Also I'm working on another halloween tree to be posted soon. Thanks so much, Denise

Pumpkin Halloween Tree

Hello everyone!! This is what I was working on today. A pumpkin Halloween tree. I painted this wooden box with a Terrye French design. Look at all those cute pumpkin faces!!!

The 18 inch tree has a string of 50 clear lights and autumn berry picks.  On the tree there are hand painted wooden Jack o Lanterns, small black glittery fences,   glittery cats and bats, and little rusty pockets that I painted pumpkins on and they say Pumpkin Thyme. There are hand painted hang tags with different sayings. Happy Halloween, Pumpkins for Sale, Boo, and Trick or Treat. Also on the tree is a paper mache pumpkin head with a long hat, a ghost, and a witch face.  There is a felt hand stitched cat face.   At the top of the tree is a rusty star with a hand painted pumpkin and a little glitter and a pumpkin bow. The entire tree measures 23 inches tall. This would make a great country touch to your Halloween decorating. I have it listed on Ebay. Have a great week and thanks for stopping by. Denise

Hand Painted Witch Hats

The Witch Is In!!! I have been painting witch hats today. My family said I should paint one for myself !! Aren't they funny!!  NOT. I base coated the hat with black and painted a design from Terrye French's book Thyme To Paint. There is a crow pie, stacked pumpkin pull toy, a scarecrow face, horn of plenty, and a pumpkin. On the rim of the hat I painted a green vine with orange berries. I also painted some stars at the top of the hat. This is a great prim Fall decoration. You could used it as a centerpiece on your table. Place some pumpkins around it with some Autumn leaves. Or you could just set it on a shelf. They are listed on Ebay for $26.50 each. Thanks for stopping by and have a great weekend!!!

Halloween Tree Giveaway!! Take A Peek!!!!

Halloween Tree Giveaway

Hi Everyone. Hope you are all having a great week. Well, it’s time!! Halloween will be here before we know it. So, to get us in the mood, I’m offering the first giveaway on my blog. I’m giving away one of my Happy Halloween trees. The 18 inch tree sits in a hand painted 5 inch metal pail. On the front I painted a cute Halloween scene. This is a Maxine Thomas design. On the tree is a string of 50 clear lights, berry picks, hand painted Jack O’ Lantern pumpkins, cats, bats, a witch face, and witch hats.  Also on the tree is a resin ghost, pumpkin head, witch, and a cat face. There are also tiny little witch brooms. At the top of the tree is a large rusty star. The entire tree measures 23 inch tall.

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In order to win you must live in the United States or Canada.

I will draw the name of the lucky winner on September 1, 2011. You will be notified, and, at that time I will request your mailing address. Thanks so much for stopping by and good luck!!!!

Primitive Santa Clothespins Tutorial!!!

All this week I have been painting the small ornaments for the trees that I sell for the Holidays.

Today I was painting my primitive Santa clothspins.  I used the old fashion type clothespins for this project. I base coated them russet and painted a Santa face and beard. The fur on the brim of his hat I used a little Deco Art Snow Tex and sprinkled some glitter on top of that. Let it all dry and than spray with a matte sealer. I attached tiny little rusty bells on wire and wound it around the top of the clothespin and made a small loop in the back for hanging. This makes a great little prim ornament for the Holidays. Thanks for stopping by to look and Happy Painting!!!!!!