CHRISTMAS SALE!!

I've decided to make use of my blog site, other than the goings on, here at AWESOME ASS ACRES!!  Of course, everyone knows that I paint and sell items on Ebay...now, I've decided to "franchise" my blog!!  The following pieces are favorites of my Christmas buyers and I paint several throughout the season. 
The first one is a mailbox topper, made out of solid wood, about 17" tall and 9" wide.  It will attach to any mailbox, from standard to the oversized ones.  It's finished with several coats of varnish to protect it from the elements and the ribbon and floral pieces are for outdoor use.  These are really cute on your mailbox and are always "attention getters"!!  The price for Rudolph -- $28.00 + $8.00 shipping.

The second picture is of my "Garden Santas".  These are okra pods, dried, painted and varnished for years of use.  They're ready to hang with a red satin ribbon.  The price for one (1) -- $7.00 + $1.50 shipping. 

I'll be glad to offer a discount if you order several.  These are perfect for the folks that you want to remember with something a little different...teachers, mailman, beautician, coach, vet, sitter, co-workers...
You can email me with your order or if you have any questions.  I'll be glad to take checks, money orders or PayPal.
sharonssmule@yahoo.com

I also paint pendants of all types...horses, mules, dogs...Those are $18.00 + $1.50 shipping.
Hope to hear from you in time to get these to you for the holidays!!  Thanks so much!!

It's a Corgi Christmas!!

As an artist, you sometimes get caught up with repetition and you find yourself in the proverbial "rut"!  I've painted for over 20 years, met many friends through instructing classes, made a living traveling the craft show circuit and now, I've settled into selling on Ebay.  It's such a world wide market and it's definitely not as strenuous as preparing for a show, with the inventory that you have to paint and have on hand.  I've just recently began painting on canvas and I love it...also, I'm experimenting with different breeds of dogs!  Corgi's are a fun, smart, really cute breed and although I don't currently own one, several of my friends do.  That's the breed I'm having the most fun with right now, so I wanted to post the last 2 paintings that I've completed.  The Christmas living room scene is sold and the snow scene is currently on Ebay.  Let me know what you think...I take criticism well and suggestions are welcome!!  Thanks to all!!

Merry Christmas!

How I miss those little running steps and whispers coming from bedrooms down the hall to the tree! Memories bring back the times of checking the chocolate chip cookies and milk to see how much was gone, reading the note from Santa himself, to thank the little ones for the snack and being sooooo good through the year! The whole process is sweet, sad and precious all at the same time! Our "little" ones are now 22 and 24, but we still have Santa stop by! This year I woke up about 5:30, turned the oven on, and fixed made from scratch biscuits, scrambled eggs, pork chops and red-eye gravy! I then walked through the house with a jingle bell, waking everyone up to eat and open presents! We had friends spend the night, so they joined the AWESOME ASS ACRES festivities. Today, we plan to just sit and visit, laugh, talk, eat and laugh some more! I cooked a BIG pot of Brunswick stew to enjoy throughout the day, so we're good on eating!
I hope all were tickled with their treasures this morning, and I hope you all have a wonderful, blessed, healthy New Year!

The BIG Day's A-Comin'!!

Well, we've cooked, baked, fried, boiled, sautee'd, marinated, sprinkled, stirred, folded, mixed, toasted, frosted, wrapped, unwrapped, laughed, cried, sang, prayed, travelled out of state, came back home, visited, talked, looked back, looked ahead and even slept a little in-between and it's not even Christmas Day yet!! On Saturday, our babies came with their babies, along with my mom and 2 of our best friends, and we enjoyed the day here at AWESOME ASS ACRES! We really christened our little house with 16 folks, the most that's ever been here at once! Our daughter's family came from Kentucky, (they've just returned to the states this year, after being missionaries in Romania for 9 years) and we were thrilled to have them stay a few days. We had ham and all the fixins', along with pecan pies, chocolate cake, jam cake, homemade candies and cookies! For Christmas day, we've decided to keep it simple, so I'm making Brunswick stew! The crowd will be less...the kids will be at their house for their own gift giving, so we plan to just relax and reflect. I sure hope that all of you have a wonderful, beautiful, safe and healthy Christmas and I hope that you also have a New Year filled with many blessings! Watch for my listings and stay in touch! I love to hear from you with messages or comments left on this site! Thanks again to every customer!! Merry Christmas!!