Christmas Ornament Gallery

For our first Christmas, as husband and wife, my mom handed us a beautifully wrapped box. When we opened it there was layer upon layer of tissue wrapped ornaments. For several years we could not put “priceless” ornaments on the tree because of small children, puppies, or kittens. Our orange tabby, Blaze. did not attempt to climb the Christmas tree this year so I could bring out the hand painted ornaments. Over the next couple of days I will be posting pictures of them as I put away our decorations.

I have researched each one in Ellen’s meticulous recorded notes and I will try my best to credit the correct artist. The dates indicate that these precious ornaments were painted between 1989 and 1999. I do not have pattern names or book titles to share with you.

I hope you enjoy them as I have. ❤ ~ Kim
Santa designs by Rosemary West. Painted by Ellen Stamilio in 1990.
Tin Heart Ornaments
Center angel designed by Rosemary West
Strokework and Cats are original Ellen Stamilio designs
Moon and Partridge painted for Christmas in 1994. Oringinal Artist unknown
Sweet Angels designed by Elaine Thompson
Painted by Ellen Stamilio in 1996

The start  of Ellen Stamilio Design


Oh my goodness! Y'all are the most supportive group of ladies I have ever met.

I have started the proverbial ball rolling on getting this project started.

My mother never did things slipshod. For instance, she had professional photographs taken for all of her pieces. She wanted you to have the best, clearest glossy photograph in each packet. I have ALL these negatives.... Costco and Walgreens have stopped converting negatives to digital. The newer equipment is easier to maintain and does not have this capability. I have looked at online service companies. There are many reputable ones. I have also practiced scanning the "hard copies" at home. Not too bad at 600 dpi. For e-Packets this will not be an issue. For paper packets, I too, only want to send out top notch photos. Please bear with me. I feel like I have opened the flood gates and your response is overwhelmingly positive.

I also need to set up the easiest, most efficient way for you to select and purchase patterns and for me to ship them to you quickly (or download). Please be patient with me. Giving you the best service is my goal.

I really did not mean to ramble on and on.. Thank you in advance for your support and well wishes. ​  ~Kim

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Angel Candle Box 
Originally published in A Paintworks Christmas Winter 2004

Angels, hearts and folk flowers are my favorite items to paint.  When this candle box was first shown to me, I knew that there were whimsical angels just waiting to be painted on its surface.  With a palette consisting of primarily red, blue and green, this attractive box is the perfect choice for all your holiday decorating and appropriate for display all year round.

by Ellen Stamilio


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Small Oval Fruit Box 

Ellen Stamilio had a an amazing talent for capturing the highlights and shadows on fruit.  With dry brush techniques and oil based antiquing methods she creates a healthy glow on the pears and in her words "make a nice chocolate brown" for the stems on the currents.

by Kim Overholt

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Thought for the day: "The years between fifty and seventy are the hardest.  you are always being asked to do things, and yet you are not decrepit enough to turn them down." T. S. Eliot