Blog Makeover!...

Well, it's a work in progress, but I finally figured out how to add a third column to my blog! Thanks to the Blogger Guide's online Tutorial, I was able to alter my "Scribe" 2-column Blog into a 3-column blog. YAY!... Anyway, that's the latest thrill with me. It doesn't take much to make me happy! :) OH, and I just added NEW pages to my Gallery! Click on the various Folk Art Gallery links, top right of this page.......... ENJOY!

~ Johanna

New Kettle Cup on eBay!...

As promised in my previous blog post, I just finished and posted my 2nd collectible Kettle Cup on eBay! This sweet black cat is looking for a new home... So, take a closer look at my Auction page to see if you'd like to place a bid. Perhaps you will be his new owner! Thanks to ALL for each & every bid, and best of luck!.....

~ Johanna


© 2009 Johanna Parker Design * Halloween Kettle Cup Cat photos are the property of Johanna Parker and may not be used without permission.

For my Halloween Mommy....

Yes, that's right, I have a Halloween Mommy! Out of all the days in the year, she gave birth to me on Halloween! "Ahhh, no wonder!" you exclaim... :) What a special day that is for the both of us as it rolls around each year. Mom brought me into her creative world and introduced me to the arts, nurturing my imagination and allowing me to express my talents. I feel very fortunate to have had an artistic upbringing, inspired by my mom's love to craft and share her handmade treasures with others. It's interesting to reflect back and see how I've gathered all of these favorite things into one big happy and creative bundle! Thank you mom for inspiring me to do what I love to do... I am so happy to have found my niche thanks to you :)......
Love,
Johanna


* Something new!... And the first one goes to Mom as a gift of gratitude!


* Oh take a look! It opens, and inside she will find an itsy bitsy scroll. I'm calling these candy containers, "Kettle Cups" perfect to hide a little love note in or perhaps some Halloween jewels or candied sweets...


* Unroll the teeny weeny scroll to find a special note for Mom.....


* And the underside is signed with love....


{ That's my Mom pictured above - she's "Mom" to me, Kathy Parker to others..  She lives far far away from me up in Washington state ~ otherwise, I would have given this special gift to her in person and you'd see me in that photo too! }
* I surprised her with a box on Friday, and obviously, she couldn't resist in opening it! The phone rang later, and she was very excited to receive such a special gift. Mom's been collecting my Halloween folk art for several years now, so this little guy will look wonderful in her colonial home, amongst her collection of redware and Halloween collectibles!.. Enjoy Mom, you deserve it :)

PS... I've created a similar black cat kettle cup & just need to add the final touches... He'll be listed on eBay within a couple of days, so stay tuned!...

© 2009 Johanna Parker Design * Halloween Kettle Cup Cat photos are the property of Johanna Parker and may not be used without permission.

CATCH this Cat if you can!...

Surprise!... A new Collector's Catch piece just posted on my website! I just finished this fun Halloween-Circus themed guy. GO TO my Website to see details and be sure to click on the image for more views and descriptions. Please send me an email if you'd like to adopt this cute, one of a kind cat, and later I will update the page to reveal who caught this collectible piece!....

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

UPDATE!.. My collector and artist friend, Amy of OldBackThyme.blogspot.com in Tennessee caught this kitty tonight! Thank You so much!... This will be her first Johanna Parker original! I hope you like him Amy :) 


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

EHAG's Skeleton Key Hunt Begins!...

Well, the clock just struck midnight, and the hunt now officially begins! What are we hunting for you ask?.... Ahhh, a treasure trove of Halloween delights from sixteen unique artists. But, the key to these delights can only be found on one of their blogs. First stop, is EHAGart's Blogspot where the official list can be found. Enjoy your blog-hopping along the way, and make sure to leave a comment for the Key Keeper! And, no, I do not hold the key, but I will be offering a trio of my illustrated Halloween note-papers to the lucky winner..... Have fun on your spooktacular search, and ENJOY the journey!

~ Johanna