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Welcome to my corner of the internet that is always full of joy and paint-covered hands!
12/16/2025
Did you know I have a podcast where my cohost and I talk life, faith and all the junk in between? I’m struggling with a headache this morning among trying to work on what seems like an endless amount of Christmas orders, so no devotion.
I decided to share our podcast link below and if you have time, give it a listen! We have 17 episodes recorded so far and you can find us on all major streaming platforms.
Hope you have a great morning!
Joy in the Junk Podcast
12/16/2025
It ain’t paint, but it’s an engraved wallet!
12/15/2025
Over the last year, God has been nudging me. Even before closing my storefront, He impressed in to cut back on custom orders. I can’t keep up and my turnaround time is just not where I want it to be and I don’t think it ever will be, because my focus is on writing, ministry and going forward…mentoring! I love sharing the knowledge I have in this ‘ole noggin of mine! Don’t get me wrong, I love painting for everyone, but I have to let it go. It’s a little bit of pruning, so I can grow and flourish in my calling. So, beginning in January, I will only be taking about 20 custom orders each month. After I reach that, I will go to the next month.
Just know, Paint it up! isn’t going anywhere!
Beginning in January, I will only offer wood cutouts for you to paint on our own, or to do your own paint parties…no finished wood signs (other than my 20 customs I will take each month). I will still offer my Crafty Kit tutorials and kit that is shipped out each month. I will also be gradually building a library of videos on my YouTube for you to follow of my painting tutorials, too.
I want to focus my energy on writing devotion books, Bible studies and expanding my ArtGirls group! Here’s a little bit of information to see if it may be something you are interested in!
Have you always wanted to learn how to paint? Or maybe you want to learn how to get started with a paint party business? With over 10 years experience in custom art and paint parties, I want to show you how to make money with your art or just learn how to paint on all the things! Oh yeah, did I mention that we will even touch on laser stuff, too!
I would love for you to join me next year as one of my ArtGirls! This is a group that I will be pouring my heart and soul into monthly with amazing tutorials, tips, tricks and even discounts! Yep! You heard it right! I just touched the surface with my paintbrush this year, but there’s still 12 tutorials available automatically when joining! Everything kicks off in January at $25/month, but you can join now and lock in at $15/month!
It’s gonna be fun and you will learn in the process!
Type GIRL2026 and I will send you all the info.
Thank you for being in this little corner of the internet with me. I love you, BIG!
12/15/2025
I love seeing my bin full of Bibles that have been engraved for Christmas gifts!
12/15/2025
“Now in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a city of Galilee named Nazareth, to a virgin betrothed to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David. The virgin’s name was Mary. And having come in, the angel said to her, “Rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you; blessed are you among women!””
Luke 1:26-28 NKJV
My pastor read these verses on Sunday morning and as he was reading, the last verse jumped out at me. I didn’t know where he was going, but the Lord stirred within me the words of the angel of the Lord, “rejoice, highly favored one, the Lord is with you…”
Crazy thing is, he elaborated on those words, too. Of course, listen intently and meditate on those words, because I was reminded that even though I may not carry the physical Jesus with me (because He is in heaven seated at the right hand of the Father), I do have the Holy Spirit…the One Jesus asked the people to wait in Jerusalem…”the promise”.
I thought about those words of the angel and God quickly reminded me that as His child, I am highly-favored…joint heirs with Jesus! The Lord is with me.
I’m so many instances in scripture, we see the words, “The Lord is with me.” and right along with them are the words, “I will fear.”
God’s presence is the anecdote to fear.
God’s presence should make us rejoice.
God’s presence within us makes us highly favored.
We are blessed with God’s presence.
When you accept and trust in Him, you have the very presence of the Almighty God living within you. What a blessing to have access to God anytime, day or night. He never leaves you nor forsakes you…and you have the very promise of Jesus within you.
Do not be afraid or anxious for anything…for God is with you. You are highly favored.
12/14/2025
Have a wonderful day, friends!! Let’s go to church!
12/13/2025
I love these signs so much! Thank you Stephanie for your order!
12/13/2025
Little Who is almost due! Such a cute baby shower theme!
12/13/2025
We had our ladies banquet at church tonight and us three have a tradition to take a picture together in front of the tree!
I love that we all had on different sparkly tops!
12/12/2025
Take Korey out to the ballgame, ‘cause he is turning 8!
12/12/2025
Hey friends! I am no longer accepting any orders for Christmas.
If you have ordered something before today, you will receive it by Christmas.
If you haven’t paid for your order, please message me to get that done, too.
Please be patient with me, as I am still recovering from a fall and it’s taking me twice as long to do things as it normally would.
I am working on having a bunch of things ordered through the website finished this weekend! 🙌🏼
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Paint it up is owned and operated by Ashlee Canipe. She has been painting professionally for the last seven years and offering classes for five years. She is self-taught, other than a few art classes in school, but has always enjoyed drawing and painting...well, actually pretty much anything creative!
When she is not in the studio, she is the wife to Kevin and mom to two boys, Tanner and Tucker. I also enjoy spending time with family, traveling and being outdoors.
“I consider it a blessing to be able to teach painting classes and help share the arts with children and adults in our community. If you have attended one of my classes or purchased one of my paintings, I want to say thank you for giving me the opportunity to follow my passion and make my vision of "Paint it up!" a reality.” -Ashlee
The story behind Paint it up!
Paint it up! is dedicated to the memory of Ashlee’s brother, Jason Williams.
In January 2010, he passed away after a six-month battle with leukemia and a failed stem-cell transplant. He was always the life of the party, the jokester and after you met him once, he was instantly a friend. After he passed away, I am sure that it affected everyone differently, but for me, it gave me a new direction and understanding of life. Those realizations were, if you have a dream, chase after it.
Don’t let anything stand in your way.
You only have one trip on this side of the eternity and through Jason’s death, I learned how to truly live.
I’m pretty sure Jason could do anything…He was extremely smart and whatever he attempted, he always succeeded. I am positive that I would have never had the courage to pick up a paintbrush after 10 years had I not watched my brother fight so hard to live after he was diagnosed with cancer. I am fighting each day to first honor God, teach my children the importance of following your passions and also show myself that with determination I can do anything!
My dream of Paint it up!, had its grand opening on October 17, 2014 in downtown Chesnee.
We moved to a bigger location in February 2016. Come check us out!
