Santa's Cookies Christmas In July!!!!

Hi Everyone!!! Hope everyone is having a great summer. Now that the baby shower is over I had to buckle down and finish painting the design for Christmas in July with Painting with Friends. This one is called Santa's Cookies. I designed a tree to go with the theme of the canister. The pattern for the Santa and many more from other artist will be available in July at

paintingwithfriends.blogspot.com. I can't believe that it has been 2 years since Terrye French started the group. Thanks Terrye for the great opportunity!!! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a great week. Denise :) The tree now is listed on ebay!!!

Baby Shower Photos!!

Hi everyone!! Sorry I have been MIA I was getting prepared for my daughters baby shower which I had on Sunday. Here are some of the pictures from the event. The tissue flowers, diaper cake, and the baby in the watermelon carriage (which isn't a very good picture) I got these ideas off of pinterest.

OK DRUM ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The winner of the set of Americana Firecrackers is Cindi from Cindi's Country Corner. Congratulations Cindi!!! I also want to thank everyone who entered. Welcome to all my new followers.

Denise:)

Fire Cracker Giveaway On My Blog!!!!!!!!!

4^Th Of July Giveaway

Hi Everyone. Well, it’s time!! July 4th will be here before we know it. So, to get us in the mood, I’m offering a set of fire crackers as a giveaway on my blog. There are three in the set. They measure 10 ½ x 9 ½ x 7 inches. I painted each one different. I tied an American flag ribbon around the entire set. There is a hang tag on the side that says celebrate. This would make a great primitive touch to your Americana decorating or a centerpiece.

Rules To Win: You must do one of the following:

You must be a follower on my blog and make a comment on the post.

If you are already a follower, please do ONE of the following: Make a comment on the fire crackers or.

Add my blog button on your blog.

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

I will draw the name of the lucky winner on June 8, 2012. You will be notified, and, at that time I will request your mailing address. Thanks so much for stopping by and good luck!!!!

Americana Uncle Sam Feather Tree

Happy Friday!!! Hope everyone had a great week. Next week is already Memorial day weekend. On that weekend I always hang up my American flag buntings on my railing on the front porch. I'll take a picture when I put them up. Yesterday I made another Americana Uncle Sam tree.  The painting I did on the front of the box is a pattern I painted for painting with friends. You can purchase it on their website. I have the tree listed on ebay. Have a great weekend. Denise:)

Americana Watermelon Feather Tree

Hi Everyone, I hope it's been a good week for all of you so far!!! Today I worked on another Americana feather tree. I used a new design by Sharon Bond. Its actually a free download on the Artist Club website. They was so nice of her!! I love the two black crows with there patriotic top hats sitting on top of the watermelon. So of course I had to put a few top hats on the tree. I have it listed on ebay. I hope you all have a wonderful weekend. Denise:) 

Saltbox Americana Wall Pocket

Hi Everyone, Hope your all having a great week so far!! Over the weekend I worked on this wall pocket. I painted a saltbox summer scene on the front. Inside I did an arrangement of geraniums, green foliage, an American flag, and some glittery stars. I tied an American flag bow on the handle. The tag says Home Sweet Home. I have it listed on Ebay. Also check out my Etsy shop I have some fire crackers and a small Americana tree listed there.
I also want to wish all of you a Happy Mothers Day. My children come over and bring dinner and we will sit on the patio and relax. I love doing that instead of going out to eat at a restaurant. It's so crazy on Mothers Day. I find they rush you and you can't sit and talk. What are all of your plans for that day?

Thanks for stopping by and have a great day. Denise:)