My Halloween in Country Sampler!...

Yes, it's true that Halloween is already making an appearance on the news stands, and fortunately, a sampling of my Halloween reproductions from Primitives by Kathy are featured! Keep an eye out for the current September issue of Country Sampler Magazine. On page 34, they feature the cozy fall-decorated home of decorator and shop keeper Christina Zimmerman of Buttermilk Junction. The photographer & photo stylist duo, Philip Clayton-Thompson and Donna Pizzi are friends of mine, and they composed the lovely pictures, graciously including some of my latest Halloween reproduction designs. And, it was an extra treat to see my name mentioned on the sidebar of the article, so thank you Country Sampler for that! You'll have to find yourself a copy of this fall issue. For now, here is a tease below, and to see additional photos from this article, visit Country Sampler's Inspiration Gallery where you will spot more photos of my Halloween folk art!.... ENJOY!

~ Johanna

* The first page of this Halloween home tour... Can you spot my jack-o'-lanterns?


* My latest Candy Corn Jack candy bowl, now offered by Primitives by Kathy, proudly sits on Christina's coffee table holding a batch of oranges....


* Well, there's Diamond Hat Jack, now also offered by Primitives by Kathy, and happy to be featured!...



*And the sidebar, mentioning me!

Thank you Christina for including my Halloween collectibles in your fall collection! It is a treat to see them in your home :)

PHOTOGRAPHS, © 2009 Emmis Publishing LP

OH Bats!!!

Just finished this stylin' Halloween Bat Candy Cup, and he's now up for grabs on eBay! He's uniquely fun with his hand-formed, designer wire wings... Take a peek for yourself by clicking on his image! Many thanks to all for your generosity in bids....

~ Johanna


* © 2009 Johanna Parker Design * Halloween folk art bat image is the property of Johanna Parker and may not be used without permission.

A Burst of Color!...

Well, there is certainly an upside to all of the rain we have received here in Colorado this summer! My perennial garden has exploded in color, and I thought you may like to peek in for a burst of vibrant hues.... Not only that, but the ladybugs are out in droves, and what fun that always is! ENJOY!....


* A ladybug climbs up the thick stalk of Red Hot Poker plant...


* Peeking cross the garden path and plants, you can see a glimpse of our garden shed...


* A pink rose rises up beside a rusty old ornamental garden gate...


* The garden arbor is disappearing under soft white clematis and lots of other bloomers...


* A zoom on an Echinacea bloom ~ aka: Purple Coneflower...


* Our garden Green Man welcomes all who enter...


* The garden entrance, overtaken by so many plants... the path is difficult to find now...


* Red roses climb up a peely old trellis...

* One more view of the garden's front ~ you can CLICK on all the photos for a larger view...


* A ladybug and an ant share one single Spearmint leaf...


* Color!...


* I love these magenta Clematis blooms!...
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CATCH this Jack-o'-lantern on the loose!

I'm back and just finished a new Collector's Catch piece! He's now posted on on my website! "Carny Arny" a happy-spirited Halloween Jack-o'-Lantern is ready for adoption! GO TO my Website to see details. Once there, be sure to click on the image for more views and descriptions. Please send me an email if you'd like to adopt this cheerful one of a kind JOL, and later I will update the page to reveal who caught this collectible piece!....

Thanks again for looking!
~ Johanna
CONTACT: johanna@johannaparkerdesign.com

UPDATE!.. A great collector and very talented artist friend of mine, Lory of Maneki Neko Markings quickly caught this fun JOL piece! THANK YOU Lory :-)



* © 2009 Johanna Parker Design * Halloween folk art image is the property of Johanna Parker and may not be used without permission.

Surprise!!! ~ CATCH this!....

It's officially the 13th of the month and the day that Spooky Time Jingles updates their website with new, one of a kind collectibles from a variety of talented holiday artists. I was asked to be their surprise feature guest artist for their one year anniversary which is today! So, that means you can peek in and see what I am offering! I created 3 special original Halloween pieces, each benefiting the ASPCA in their efforts for animal rights. So, if you purchase from me, a portion of the sale will go to help animals in your name! CLICK HERE to visit my Guest Artist page to see what's up for adoption, and THANK YOU!

~ Johanna

UPDATE!.. A BIG THANKS goes out to 3 supportive collector friends for adopting these pieces and all to benefit a great cause!....


* "Witty-Boo Kitty" ~ an original black cat bust and quite the charmer!...


* "Ziggy", "Witty-Boo Kitty" and "Jackalin".... all one of kind originals up for adoption..

* © 2009 Johanna Parker Design * Halloween folk art images are the property of Johanna Parker and may not be used without permission.