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VALENTINE THEMED RAG TREE TUTORIAL
Published on 2012-12-30 12:13:00
I just added a Tutorial Page and the first tut is for this Valentine Themed Rag Tree.Enjoy!★Denise★
20 FREE PATTERNS!
Published on 2012-12-30 09:17:00
If you haven't downloaded the winter issue of Rusty Tin Roof online magazine, you're missing out on 20 FREE patterns!!
THE CRAFTERS NESTLED NOOK ONLINE MAGAZINE
Published on 2012-12-29 10:05:00
If you haven't already heard of this new online e-zine ( I just found it today!) you have to check it out.
OLDE SOUL EXTREME PRIMITIVE DOLL
Published on 2012-12-28 15:14:00
After Christmas I said I was going to start on a doll.
NEWEST PATTERN RELEASE - LOVE DOVE MAKE-DO
Published on 2012-12-23 13:04:00
Just released this e-pattern today at The Prim Pattern and Pattern Mart .I've also listed the FINISHED LOVE Dove Make-do on my selling blog,
MY ORNIES FROM AN ORNIE SWAP
Published on 2012-12-20 15:13:00
Aren't these CUTE!!!
CARDINAL ORNIE DONE IN WOOL FABRIC
Published on 2012-12-17 14:45:00
This time I made the cardinal using wool felt that I felted in the washer/dryer for the body.
WOOL - FELT CARDINAL HANGING ORNIE E-PATTERN
Published on 2012-12-15 12:51:00
BLOG PROBLEM?
Published on 2012-12-01 08:04:00
Problem Solved!
ANOTHER TEDDY BEAR PILLOW ORNIE
Published on 2012-11-30 17:37:00
I liked the one I made for my customer, I decided to make one to sell on my selling blog too.
Teddy Bears!
Published on 2012-11-29 14:34:00
SNOW POPS 5¢
Published on 2012-11-27 15:41:00
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Published on 2012-11-22 08:30:00
NEW Candlemat & Pattern Available
Published on 2012-11-17 20:18:00
*NEW* WOOL APPLIQUE PENNY RUG CANDLE MAT & OTHER GOOD STUFF
Published on 2012-11-12 16:59:00
I AM SO MAD AT MYSELF!!!!
Published on 2012-11-04 20:51:00
WINTER ORNIE SWAP AT HOMESPUN HANNAH'S
Published on 2012-11-03 11:49:00
BELLA'S 3rd BIRTHDAY / HALLOWEEN PARTY
Published on 2012-10-30 10:17:00
Mommy, Bella & DaddyCarey is my middle daughterEldest daughter Deana, her husband Chris and step-son Christopher (16)Deana's daughters Jordyn ( 12) and Ayden Grace (5)
MEET HIRAM!
Published on 2012-10-26 13:42:00
PUMPKIN CHIP COOKIES - OUR FAMILY FAVORITE
Published on 2012-10-24 18:53:00
This is a family favorite cookie recipeMy mom used to make these for our family when I was a teenager...oh about 44 years ago ~yipes~ This recipe is for a double batch ( I come from a family of 9) I promise you that one batch is NOT enoughPumpkin Chip Cookies1 - 16 oz. can Crisco butter flavored shortening2 cups sugar1 - 29 oz. can pumpkin4 eggs4 cups flour
SCORED AT THE THRIFT STORE!
Published on 2012-10-19 11:55:00
My Very First Penny Rug Completed
Published on 2012-10-16 16:16:00
Indoor Autumn/Halloween Decorating
Published on 2012-10-06 14:03:00
Lancaster PA & Carlisle Trip
Published on 2012-10-06 13:44:00
Tom & I left Monday morning for our annual Fall Trip to Lancaster & Carlisle PA.
HOW I CAME UP WITH THE NAME OF MY BLOG Challenge
Published on 2012-09-28 16:22:00
Fall / Halloween OR Christmas?
Published on 2012-09-23 23:25:00
More Hanging Snowmen & Rag Trees With Bases
Published on 2012-09-21 19:47:00
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Homespun Rag Trees
Published on 2012-09-16 15:13:00
I've been busy this weekend making some homespun rag trees.
ALL CANDY TINS ON SALE FOR $2.00
Published on 2012-09-13 06:55:00
A Couple More Snowmen Ornies & Pumpkin
Published on 2012-09-11 19:38:00
AUTUMN IS FINALLY HERE!!!
Published on 2012-09-08 13:32:00
Prim Horse Head Make-Do & Couple Things For Sale
Published on 2012-08-29 17:29:00
Whimsical Witch Cat - Full Body!
Published on 2012-08-23 21:11:00
Whimsical Witch Cat Nodder
Published on 2012-08-16 14:37:00
Stitchery- Makeover
Published on 2012-08-14 13:10:00
Mexican Spiral Appetizers
Published on 2012-08-11 15:25:00
Crock Pot Chicken Cacciatore
Published on 2012-07-30 17:16:00
More Pinkeeps
Published on 2012-07-29 12:38:00
Pin Keeps
Published on 2012-07-27 09:29:00
I'm in the mood to make some pin keeps.
Pumpkin & Bats
Published on 2012-07-24 13:52:00
Fabric Wrapped Can
Published on 2012-07-22 21:27:00
Scarecrow Make-do & Witches Shoes Pinkeep
Published on 2012-06-09 14:55:00
Ayden Grace's Dance Recital Pics
Published on 2012-06-05 17:47:00
June 3, 2012
Americana Bowl Fillers
Published on 2012-06-03 09:59:00
Vegas Trip
Published on 2012-05-13 12:55:00
Oak & Glass Canister ' Makeover'
Published on 2012-04-15 15:16:00
Flower Basket Annie & HAPPY EASTER
Published on 2012-04-07 22:24:00
Sharing My 'Pat On The Back'
Published on 2012-04-04 09:02:00
Keeping Busy
Published on 2012-03-23 10:36:00
Thank You For The Drapery Suggestions
Published on 2012-03-07 12:28:00
I'm sorry I didn't get a chance to email personally all who left a comment re: color of draperies. I'm been so busy working on wholesale orders and it will probably take me another 2 weeks to get all caught up.Thank you for your comments & suggestions! I will definitely be taking one of the pillows with me when I'm ready to start shopping for drapes. :) ★Denise★
Need Some Decorating Help
Published on 2012-02-27 19:37:00
We just bought a new sofa and chair for the living room. The pillows that came with the sofa I LOVE...and they are in a paisley design. I'm not so crazy about my drapes now and they are about 15 years old, time for a change. The problem is, I don't know what color I should get and this is where you come in. I need suggestions! Here is a close up of the pillows. They are actually darker than the photo shows.And here are the old drapes. They look lighter in the photo than they actually are [..]
It's Been A While Since I Posted
Published on 2012-02-24 08:28:00
I've been very busy filling some wholesale orders. Thought I would give this a try on a few of the items I make and surprisingly have done fairly well so far. I just hope I haven't overextended myself.Time will tell.I'm the eldest of 7 siblings. We are spread out all over, 2 of us are in Pennsylvania, 2 in Nevada, 1 in Michigan, 1 in North Carolina and 1 in Indiana. The last time we were all together was in 1999 for my youngest daughter's HS graduation party. Six of us were together in 200 [..]
Fabric Cinnamon Buns
Published on 2012-02-06 11:57:00
I've decided to start taking orders for these cinnamon buns again at least until my supply of 'icing' dwindles. These are really nice BIG buns and icing is generous. I can make them with or without the 'nuts'. $4 each or 6 for $20If interested please email me using the CONTACT ME link at the top of the blog.What are the chances of both of our vehicles needing a new battery AT THE SAME TIME?! I had plans to go look at living room furniture this morning and make a stop in a Joanne Fabrics and [..]
Bunny Bunz - Keeper Of Buns
Published on 2012-02-05 16:47:00
I posted this on my selling blog but thought I'd share it here too.Ms. Bunny Bunz is a very unusual bunny. She prefers cinnamon buns over carrots any day.( Well, duh, who doesn't you might think to yourself). Ms Bunz found an old flour sifter in a trash heap and made it her home. It was yellow and quite dull so she had a wonderful idea, why not add some sparkle! She already had some plants growing in her little abode, such as ivy and eucalyptus, why not plant some cinnamon bun seeds too!! W [..]
Baking Cinnamon Buns Today
Published on 2012-02-04 14:11:00
These cinnamon buns smell heavenly yet are non-fattening. That's because you can't eat them!! Not unless you crave coffee & cinnamon flavored fabric and polyfill. :P Hubby came in from his walk and thought I'd really been baking. He won't take me out to dinner, so he's not getting any REAL baking out of me today! What's good for the goose is good for the gander. Ha Ha! Mmmmm can't you just smell that cinnamon?!The larger buns are really BIG, about 4 inches high.The small ones are just und [..]
New Stitchery Samplers
Published on 2012-01-28 13:48:00
I've listed all of these on my selling blogThis has to be the mildest winter we've had here in Pittsburgh in many years. We've probably had a total of 6-8 inches of snow so far this season. We've had quite a few days the past few weeks where it's felt more like Spring than Winter. I'm not complaining! :)I've been busy painting up frames for more samplers. I have the 3 older grandkids today and they were kept busy drawing clowns and decorating them with markers, pom poms, moving eyes, butto [..]
Have Been Busy With Stitcheries
Published on 2012-01-23 18:08:00
I've been making Patriotic stitchery items to send to My Favorite Things in Leesville, LA Got these shipped out this afternoon along with the American Country Sheep Pillow from previous post.I will be adding the Family Is Forever stitchery sampler to my selling blog tonightHad a small mishap at dinner tonight. Salad was made, baked potatoes finished and I was just taking the stuffed crab shells out of the oven, when I burnt my hand and literally THREW the cookie sheet up in the air. Crab she [..]
A Few Things I've Been Working On
Published on 2012-01-14 15:31:00
Earlier in the week I made a Primitive Patriotic Bunny from a pattern by Tennessee Ridge Primitives. I have it listed on both Etsy and my Selling blog to see how it does.I also made another raven ( Soft In The Head pattern). I wanted a pedestal for him to stand on and found 2 of these short fat spindles in my stash. They both looked like the one on the left. I painted the one on the right antique white, sanded parts of it and then rubbed some antiquing gel over it. I like how it turned ou [..]
FOR SALE: On Selling Blog
Published on 2012-01-05 18:42:00
Set of 4 Prim Heart Ornies / Bowl Fillersbowl & fixens not included Selling BlogI have two of the older grandchildren with me right now and they are having fun creating with paper, yarn, buttons, acrylic paint and crayons. We got a BIG mess, lol but at least they are occupied and let me finish up those ornies above. Their older sister will be coming over after her shower and all three will be spending the night. Almost time to bring out the popcorn and pop in a movie! :)★Denise★
Valentine Tree Preview
Published on 2012-01-03 19:10:00
Hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas and New Years Eve/Day!I didn't do much crafting during the holidays but as soon as we took the decorations down and got them put away I started making some heart ornies to start hanging on my bottle brush tree. Here is all I've got done so far. I also ordered some cute Valentine tags and hanging bottle caps ( Valentine themed) from eBay that I'm waiting for. I also made this set of 4 Victorian/Vintage style Heart ornies for my selling blog, KKL Primiti [..]
Merry Christmas
Published on 2011-12-25 21:24:00
Wishing all my blogger friends a very Merry Christmas Holiday!Image: maple / FreeDigitalPhotos.net★Denise★
Gingerbread Doll
Published on 2011-12-15 09:15:00
This is the gingerbread doll I just finished up for a customer. She chose a snowman fabric for the apron and bow and snowflakes to be sewn onto the hearts on the apron. I added some German glass glitter for some sparkle.This is a Sweet Meadows Farm pattern.★Denise★
Update On Mr. D. & Wildwood NJ
Published on 2011-06-27 16:27:00
Mr. Krazy ( aka Tom) and our youngest daughter Nicki (30) left for Wildwood NJ ( sea shore vacation) yesterday morning. We arrived about 1:30 pm, and after we unloaded the truck and unpacked and put things away ( 2 hours later) we relaxed
A True Story
Published on 2011-06-25 16:43:00
A little background first. A neighbor and his wife Mr. and Mrs. D have lived 5 doors down from us since 1984. They never had children and from what I understand there is no other family left. The Mrs. had to have ope
Americana Eagle Wreath
Published on 2011-06-17 07:44:00
You remember the 1776 eagle I made a short while back? I just wasn't happy with it 'all alone'. I decided to make a wreath with it and this is how it turned out. I'm happier with it now.I wired the eagle onto the w
Stitchery For Dee Begg- Winner of Guess What This Is
Published on 2011-06-14 15:55:00
Just finished this up today Dee and it will be shipped out tomorrow - hope you like it.★Denise★
Beach Hat - you asked for it
Published on 2011-06-13 11:00:00
This was too funny - last night after I took my walk hubby asked me if I'd started packing clothes for our 2 week vacation yet. I told him not yet. We already have boxes packed with toiletries, condiments, paper plates, etc. H
WE HAVE A WINNER!
Published on 2011-06-12 18:30:00
Dee Begg guessed that it is an upside down hat..................and she is CORRECT!!! Congratulations Dee!I purchased this hat at a craft fair on the boardwalk in Wildwood NJ last summer. The vendor was wearing one and it really looked cu
Seeds Sampler, Americana Stocking and GIVEAWAY
Published on 2011-06-12 08:55:00
I finished up the seed stitchery sampler last week but forgot to take a pic of it. The Americana stocking I finished up yesterday. The sampler is already in the shop in Millersburg, PA and the stocking will be going there as soon as
A Couple Santa Sacks
Published on 2011-06-05 07:35:00
I finally finished up all the stitcheries to send to Millersburg and now I really DO have to finish up the Americana Eagle. I doubt I'll be making any more anytime soon, this is not a project I am overly fond of, lol although they do look
A Couple More Samplers I Finished Today
Published on 2011-05-28 22:05:00
I'm still debating whether to return to my eagle or continue making more stitcheries. I guess I will have to check my stash of frames to see how many I have left and that will determine my next move.Also wanted to share a pic of a Shoofly
What I'm Working On AND Having trouble Posting Comments?
Published on 2011-05-27 14:25:00
I had to set aside my 2nd eagle before I set it on fire. I royally messed up the painting on the body and tried to fix it but it was useless so I tossed it. The wings turned out fine, but I thought I better walk away from it for awhile an
Americana Eagle
Published on 2011-05-21 07:45:00
I'm still working on some Americana things and just finished up this eagle, a pattern by TRP.I have two more to work on, then moving on to something else.Today is my salon/spa day with daughter Carey ( gift from her and her husband for Mother's
Miss Liberty Shelf Sitter And The Sexy Chicken Cut
Published on 2011-05-15 11:46:00
A couple days ago I went through my Americana patterns, was disappointed to find that I didn't have quite as many as I thought! But I decided to make this one and love her! This one is currently for sale on my selling blog. A few Sa
Do You Collect Vintage Tins?
Published on 2011-05-11 11:28:00
I'm still selling off my vintage tin collection. I have a 20% off sale going on through Saturday, May 14th on my selling blog. Be sure to check out all 3 pages. Thanks for looking!★Denise★
Prim Cats
Published on 2011-05-09 18:08:00
Finished up the prim cats this afternoon. The black one is listed on my selling blog, one will be traveling to Millersburg, PA and the other to Leesville, LA . They are adapted from a pattern by Tennessee Ridge Primitives. Pockets a
2 More Mammys & My Bella
Published on 2011-05-05 08:55:00
Just finished these 2 gals up this morning. These will be sent out on consignment. I've been trying to make 3 of everything, one to add to my selling blog, and 2 to travel. Today I'm working on Prim Cat shelf sitters.&nbs
So Excited!!! AND Meet Martha Mammy
Published on 2011-05-02 19:53:00
In my previous post I mentioned that I visited Patti at The Brickhouse in Millersburg PA on Wednesday this past week. Patti has just invited me to consign my crafts at her shop today! Can you say WOOO HOOOOO!!? This is Martha
Had A Great Trip - A Chuckle & Sexy Chicken
Published on 2011-05-01 12:44:00
After we left Atlantic City, we drove to Lancaster, PA for the day and spent the night. I picked up several things for myself, like flickering candles, greenery to drape over shelves, some fabric. On Wednesday morning we drove to Carlise,
Happy Easter
Published on 2011-04-24 08:28:00
Tom and I are away for the Holiday. We are in Atlantic City for a few days then will drive to Lancaster PA for a day so I can do some shopping and then on to Carlisle PA for the Spring Carlisle Car Show for two days and then heading home.
Chic Chicks
Published on 2011-04-19 12:34:00
These are the chicks/peeps I made for my sister. She wanted them in a colorful 'box' rather than a plain cheesebox, so I painted the cheesebox a bluish purple and then sponged on some pink, green and off white. I then glued on some
Bunny Tuck With Bendable Ears
Published on 2011-04-18 11:44:00
I just finished this up this morning. Isn't she cute? I inserted wire into her ears so they are bendable.It's fashioned after a pattern by Melissa of Libbie's Home.I have her listed on my selling blog.My sister Diane fell in love wi
Chocolate Bunny Cupboard Tucks
Published on 2011-04-17 12:05:00
I love how these turned out!Pockets are stuffed with some Sweet Annie and Baby's Breath.They are listed on my Selling Blog if anyone is interested.$5.00 each plus shippingI want to keep crafting but my house is in such disorder right now I bett
CHIRP CHIRP
Published on 2011-04-16 23:38:00
Chickies are hatching like crazy. You can purchase 7 of these bowl fillers for $10.00 plus shipping on my selling blog. Sorry, cheesebox is not included. I will need it to hatch some more eggs. You will have to find your own b
Awesome Two Days
Published on 2011-04-16 16:58:00
Sales just seem to come in spurts for me. Dry for a few weeks or months and then I get a sale, and then all of a sudden I get more sales the same week. Crazy! But it makes me smile!I sold 6 more of my vintage tins yesterday an
Polka Dot Chicks
Published on 2011-04-15 09:43:00
These are the chicks I made from the polka dot fabric I picked up at Joanne's. I arranged them around a vintage gray granite ware bowl with a nest of Spanish moss and in the center of the nest is an unhatched egg. The chicks are wait
Customer Sharing Photo Of Hanging Geese
Published on 2011-04-13 10:02:00
Back in the Fall a customer, Robin Yetter, purchased these two prim geese from me. A couple days ago Robin sent me this photo so I could see how great they look with her fireplace. She says this is a temporary spot, as she wants them on t
Prim Fabric Eggs
Published on 2011-04-12 13:58:00
These are a few of the fabric eggs I made from the plastic eggs in the previous post. I love how they turned out.These ones are actually for sale on my selling blog and the Spanish moss and gray graniteware pie pan they are displayed in a
A Few Of My Goodies
Published on 2011-04-11 12:07:00
I didn't find a lot to buy this trip, but these are the few things I did pick up.You're probably wondering why in the world I bought plastic Easter eggs on my trip, lol. It was because at Hobby Lobby ( which we don't have here in Pittsbur
25% Off Sale On Vintage Tins
Published on 2011-04-10 07:02:00
Sale starts today Sunday April 10th. Be sure to check all three 'pages' of Vintage tins on my selling blog When you message me with your order, please be sure to include your zip code so I can get you an actual shippi
Day 6 Of Trip
Published on 2011-04-08 08:37:00
Not going so well for me the past 3 days. I'm sick again with the same darned thing I had a few weeks ago. I have that constant tickle in my throat that won't let up and cough drops and Chloraseptic spray don't help all that much.&n
Day 2 & 3 Of Trip
Published on 2011-04-05 16:13:00
Sunday night, I found out that Karen, The Barely There Primitive Bear lives only about 15 minutes from the Maumee Antique Mall where we shopped on Sunday ! Hopefully we will be able to hook up next time we are in Maumee ( in the Fall ) I
Day 1 Of Trip
Published on 2011-04-03 18:44:00
Before we got on the PA turnpike this morning, we stopped off at Trader Jacks flea market. It was a beautiful morning, sunny, no wind and a good amount of vendors. I didn't find anything but Tom was happy to pick up an old antifreez
PRIM BUNNY WITH QUILTED POCKET CUPBOARD TUCK
Published on 2011-04-02 12:35:00
I just finished up this cute, simple, prim style bunny cupboard tuck with quilted pocket this morning. The pocket is filled with some Sweet Annie and burgundy and mustard pip berries. The pattern is by TRP.Measures 9 inches high by 5 inches wid
Watermelon - Work In Progress
Published on 2011-03-30 10:26:00
A customer ordered two watermelons and while I HAVE made this before, this time both melons resemble loaves of bread. Notice in the pattern photo ( Sweet Meadows Farm) how the ends of the melons are more 'pointed'? Try as I might, I
Results From Bunny Challenge - 2010
Published on 2011-03-28 08:59:00
Since I shuttered my Prim Patterns 'n Handmades blog down and put my freebie patterns on this blog, I thought I'd share the results of my Bunny Pattern Challenge from 2010. The bunny template is on the freebie page - no directions included, thi
Colorful Baby Chicks
Published on 2011-03-25 07:54:00
I love how these turned out. I decided not to prim them because I love how colorful they are, reminding me of the dyed baby chicks my siblings and I used to get at Easter time when we were kids. I've listed them on my selling blog K
Teddy Bear Challenge Results - 2010
Published on 2011-03-24 09:27:00
I wanted to share the 'results' of my Teddy Bear Challenge that I hosted on my Prim Patterns 'n Handmades blog last year. It was a busy time of the year with craft shows so I didn't have as many participants as I would have liked, but was thril
Adding My Freebies
Published on 2011-03-23 15:26:00
At least temporarily I decided that I will be closing down my Prim Patterns 'n Handmades blog because I just don't have the time to keep up with all my blogs, crafting AND taking care of my grand kids. What I have decided to do is to move
Easter Tree & Baby Chicks
Published on 2011-03-22 12:54:00
I left my bottle brush tree up after Christmas with the intention of making Valentine ornies to go on it and that never happened. So I thought I would leave it up for Easter. I purchased some cute Easter Bunny metal rim hang tags fr
1776 Americana Prairie Doll With Sheep
Published on 2011-03-20 12:34:00
Well, here she is as promised. So glad I felt well enough to finish her up this morning. I actually feel pretty good today, keeping my fingers crossed that whatever it is I have/had is gone for good!I listed this doll on my selling
Crafting Again
Published on 2011-03-19 13:08:00
I'm working on another Americana Prairie doll today. Her apron & bonnet are in the oven drying and I still have to make her sheep to hold. I'll post a pic when she's finished. On Monday I started to FINALLY feel 'well' again.&nbs
11 Days - Still Sick
Published on 2011-03-10 07:35:00
Just when I thought I was starting to feel better, I got ANOTHER head cold. My nose was running like a faucet all day yesterday. I went through three rolls of toilet paper! My nose feels like it's swollen 3 times it's normal size.&n
NASTY Virus
Published on 2011-03-05 17:20:00
Today is day #6 that I've been sick. I am feeling somewhat 'better' but still coughing and have both head and chest congestion. I thought I had the flu, but there is a virus going around and I'm told it has to just take it's course. My sy
MIA
Published on 2011-03-01 17:19:00
Last week a friend emailed to say she noticed I hadn't posted here for a while and was wondering if all was ok. I honestly didn't have anything to write about, at least nothing interesting. I have not been crafting, not because I do
Added Individual Photos For Vintage Candy Tins For Sale
Published on 2011-02-13 15:04:00
I'm selling off my collection of Vintage Candy tins over on my Selling Blog. I've been adding individual photos so anyone interested can see them better. Currently I have 17 listed, but the batteries in my camera died and I can't ge
Back Home & Happy Valentines
Published on 2011-02-12 15:02:00
Tom and I got back home from Atlantic City yesterday evening. Had such a great time, was good to get away but it's nice to be back home.We had our caricatures done by an artist from Philly. The artist asked us what 'theme' we wanted. 
Greetings From Atlantic City
Published on 2011-02-08 14:21:00
Tom and I left for our mid-winter vacation to Atlantic City on Saturday. We drove as far as King Of Prussia and spent the night. Next morning we only had a one and a half hour drive to Atlantic City.Our good friends John & Teddi
Finally Started Painting & New Listing
Published on 2011-02-03 11:26:00
Last weekend Tom and I painted the dining room and hallway. We had a difficult time choosing a color as the colors I was considering, did not look good with the carpet scrap I took along. We decided on Glidden's Dapper Tan. We
A Few More Retirement Photos
Published on 2011-01-25 10:41:00
This is my brother John. Front: grandchildren Ayden, Jordyn and Jonah ( all siblings) Back: daughter Nicki, grandaughter Bella, Me, Tom, daughters Carey ( mom to Bella) & Deana (mom to the 3 gk's in front)I'm hoping
Hubby's Retirement Party
Published on 2011-01-24 22:11:00
We pulled off the SURPRISE! Tom thought we were going to our friends/next door neighbor's 30th wedding anniversary surprise party. Friday night I walked down to his sister's house and she helped me put together some food. Normally when I
Thanks Girls!!!
Published on 2011-01-18 21:38:00
I got 15 responses and it's unanimous - Donna is Sweet Prairie Dwellings! Thank you all so much, now I can thank her properly!!! :)★Denise★
Does Anyone Know Donna?
Published on 2011-01-18 14:46:00
Yikes. A few weeks ago I received my giveaway goodies that I won from Tolentreasures. These are absolutely beautiful!!!! Her friend Donna sent me an awesome grubby candle that she'd made to be included with my winnings f
Too Funny
Published on 2011-01-15 16:06:00
Many of you know that my DH Tom had a very bad fall on ice on his last day of work before retiring from the Post Office. Our eldest daughter also works for the Post Office as a supervisor at the General Mail Facility, where no one actuall
Does Anyone Know How To Do This?
Published on 2011-01-11 09:28:00
I've seen several blogs where in the comments section instead of COMMENTS it might say 25 FRIENDS VISITED:How do you do that? I'm assuming it's done in the HTML section of the blog template, but I'm not sure where it goes. I fiddled
1776 Patriotic Prairie Doll & Sheep
Published on 2011-01-09 15:08:00
I just finished this doll up to send to Louisianna on consignment. I have enough of the star fabric left to make several more of these dolls if anyone is interested. $30.00 includes shipping to US. The sheep has 2 stick l
Another Prairie Doll & Newest Update On Hubby
Published on 2011-01-03 14:42:00
I just finished up this prairie doll ( my 3rd) a short time ago and listed it on my selling blog.I'm also going to list her on Etsy & eBay to see how she does.I think I'm going to make one more to include in a box of items I am going to sen
Working On Another Prairie Doll
Published on 2011-01-02 17:06:00
I'm really enjoying making these prairie dolls. I sold one on eBay last week, have one as a Giveaway and the one I'm currently working on will go on my selling blog. I actually also put my items on eBay and Etsy to see which venue g
100th Giveaway Is Posted! Enter Now!
Published on 2011-01-01 20:59:00
Click on over to KKL Primitives Selling Blog for my 100th Follower Giveaway, where Hannah, the Primitive Prairie Doll will travel to live with the lucky winning entrant on January 17th!★Denise★
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Published on 2010-12-31 17:00:00
I'm very excited. We are up to 88 members on my selling blog as of today - 12 more and I can begin sign ups for the giveaway! The doll is made. Just stained her this evening and getting ready to choose the fabric for her dr
Hubby Update
Published on 2010-12-31 09:32:00
Tom did have a concussion. Poor guy was so confused when he had called me yesterday morning. He kept telling me he cut his ankles, but it was both shins. One shin could have used a few stitches, but he refused to have any.&nbs