Will You Help Me?.... :)

The contest ends at 5pm EST on Friday, October 2nd, so we still have time! You can simply vote directly here from my blog by clicking my name and voting from the right column, or hop on over to Martha Stewart's website & cast your VOTE! (See her POLL in the right column) I really appreciate your help in spreading the word!

THANK YOU! ~ Johanna ~
{ Keep scrolling down for delicious pics from our Halloween Trunk Show! }

A Peek at Denver's Halloween Trunk Show!...

Having 2 Halloween shows back to back has been a challenge the past 2 years, but I'm in for it now!... This Saturday welcomes in the acclaimed Halloween & Vine show, and last Saturday we exhibited at the more intimate Halloween Trunk show in Denver! What a fun day we had, visiting with so many enthusiastic Halloween fans ~ Thanks to all who attended and brought us good cheer! For those who were unable to make it, here is a peek at the festivities!.... ENJOY!

~ Johanna


* That's me, holding my jack-o'-lantern candy bowl...


* A glimpse of my booth with a festive table setting in the foreground featuring my new Halloween dessert plates...


* All of my Halloween delights offered, ranging from my reproduced products at left, to my cupboard of Halloween originals at right...


* A close up of my Halloween candy containers and vases, offered by Bethany Lowe Designs...


* There's JP giving us a wave and preparing for the start of the show!...


* I love this old green vintage truck! It was filled with homegrown pumpkins from a nearby elementary school. Aren't they lovely?!...


* Harvest time apples and pears in autumn hues line an old wooden tray table...


* Halloween novelties and books line Sam Robinson's table display...


* Whimsical Halloween goods offered by Sam Robinson...


* Local papier mache folk artist, Cindy Habermann displays her table of creations...


* A close up on some of Cindy's Halloween delights...


* Adorable headbands adorned with festive rosettes offered by Pome of Denver...


* Handwoven & knitted goods in rich autumn colors, offered by Pome of Denver...


* Funky fun Halloween party wands and other decorations offered by Pome of Denver...


* Kirsten of Pearl, offering her whimsical knitted wearables and uniquely fun fashions....


* One more peek at my table display....

Please, VOTE for me!...

The VOTE for Martha Stewart's Favorite Doer of the Week has begun! I am one of her 10 finalists, and would so appreciate your vote :) It's simple!
You can vote directly from my Blog - Top Right column > >
~ or ~
Just click on this link:
http://dreamers.marthastewart.com/profiles/blogs/vote-for-your-favorite-doer-of

Then, look for the "POLL" along the right side column, choose my name and press "VOTE".....

It's that easy! Spread the word, tell your friends and family to cast their votes as well! This will be FUN and we'll see who the winner is on October 2nd.... THANK YOU!!!


~ Johanna

WOW, I'm Martha Stewart's Doer of the Week!

Today, I am honored and thrilled to learn that Martha Stewart and her talented staff at marthastewart.com have selected me as their Doer of the Week! To be recognized by someone who has fully inspired and motivated me to realize my dreams is most amazing to say the least! Martha's passion for Halloween in particular gave me hope to pursue my niche in all things October 31st, and I am so happy for the support and interest from so many fans who admire my holiday designs today! And, how very exciting it is to receive the seal of approval from Martha Stewart ~ oh my, I am pinching myself! :) Thanks also to my fellow artist friends, Kristen Beason and Kitty Forseth for urging me to be an entrant in Martha's Dreamers into Doers Contest. Along the way, I joined their online community of Dreamers into Doers, met many clever entrepreneurs and the rest is history! I am one of 10 finalists for this special newsletter series contest, and there will be a public vote later this month, so stay tuned! Below is an excerpt from Martha's e-newsletter that went out today! ENJOY!

~ Johanna ( I'm thinking that 9-9-09 IS a LUCKY Day!! )

Winnings at the Halloween & Vine!...

I thought it would be fun to offer a special Giveaway for those who hope to attend this year's Halloween & Vine in Petaluma, California! 2009 marks the 14th annual show celebrating one of a kind Halloween art by nationally recognized artists, and I will be exhibiting once again! So, in a week, I will be drawing 3 winning names for two free entry tickets and one $10 OFF any Johanna Parker Design original offered at this fabulous show! Join in on the FUN and perhaps you will be one of the lucky winners.... See easy instructions for entering below:

WINNERS UPDATE!
Thanks to all who entered to win Halloween & Vine tickets this year! We numbered your entries and emails, and then JP drew the winning numbers today.. Here goes:

WINNER of the $10 off my art coupon goes to: Jana Lewis

WINNERS of the 2 free entry passes go to: Kathleen Remitz & Celeste Parsons

Congrats :)





1.) To enter, simply leave me a comment at the bottom of this post! For those of you who do not have a Blogger ID, you can leave an Anonymous comment, but remember to identify yourself in some way so I can find you if you win! And, if you'd prefer to email me instead, I will add your comment for you.

2.) Join my mailing list for a 2nd entry! Those of you already on my mailing list can email me for a 2nd chance at winning: johanna@johannaparkerdesign.com

3.) If you have a blog of your own, you can blog about my Giveaway for yet another entry to win! Please include a link both to my blog and a link to the Halloween & Vine! Feel free to use these images to attract interested readers! Afterwards, come back and leave me a comment about your post...


And, here is the beautiful full page ad that Scott Smith of Rucus Studio designed for this year's event! You will see it in the September issue of Somerset Holiday and Celebrations Magazine along with Celebrate365 Magazine. And yes, that's my one of a kind Halloween owl, top left....



THANK YOU for playing along and best of luck to you! We look forward to seeing you at the Halloween & Vine September 26th!
~ Johanna

Celebrate Halloween Magazine!

I am excited to announce that there is a new magazine that celebrates the warmth and whimsy of Halloween! It's called Celebrate Halloween by Phyllis Hoffman of Hoffman Media, and they graciously feature my Halloween products throughout! It is a beautiful issue filled with rich photography and absolutely zero ads, so you can enjoy perusing the articles and photos from cover to cover without interruption. I just received my copy from the editor and have been pouring over it ever since! Please take a peek at my features below, and I urge you to find yourself a copy for your Halloween library! :) ( And thank you Phyllis Hoffman for the opportunity to share my Halloween delights with your readers! )
~ Johanna




* How exciting! A full page featuring various products from my new Halloween line! To order your own, visit my Source Page for various vendors offering my designs...


* I spot a couple of my party hats, topping off the festivities for this Trick or Treat Party feature...


* Another thrill to see my owl treat bowl and striped vase styled for the season! Visit my Source Page to adopt these for yourself!...

* Halloween folk art designs © Johanna Parker Design
* Images © Hoffman Media