Oh Happy Day!!!

What a wonderful day this has already started out to be! I received the news this morning that I was the second place winner of this adorable makedo from The Rusty Thimble Blog !!!!!!

Can you tell I am excited??? Brenda does the most awesome work, and to own a piece created by her is such an honor! I just can't wait to receive it!

Please stop over to The Rusty Thimble, and see first hand the awesome creations that Brenda has to offer. She has a May Giveway started and you just have to go see what she has for this month!

Thanks again so much Brenda!!

Today's Monday Market!

Hi All! Hope everyone had a great weekend, I know I did! I had some free time so I was able to get some painting done, and that always is a perk for me! I have nothing to show yet, as everything is still a work in progress, but hope to have things to show soon.

In the meantime I would like to introduce to you a great shop on Etsy. This wonderful cabinet is featured by Denise of Pioneerloft. Her husband is the creator of this wonderful piece, and I just love the primitive charm!

Denise has so many items to choose from in her shop. I fell in love with this wonderful pillow!

These are just samples of what you can find when you visit Denise's shop.

If you get a moment please stop in and pay her a visit.......you will find so many cute prim items!

Here is an interview to tell you a little mor about Denise and her wonderful creations......

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?


Pioneer Loft is my name. It's a name I came up with for my business years ago. We have a small farm and there is a plaque on the house that says "PIONEER HOUSE", since the house was built so long ago (1860). We have a barn, and I always had a liking of lofts in barns, so I put the two words together from that. (Plus I hope to have a store in our barn & loft one day!)



2. How long have you been on Etsy?

Since August of 2009



3. What type of items do you offer?

Mostly primitives, but some cottage items, too. I sew, stencil, and tole paint and my hubby makes small furniture with a prim finish. I love to make dolls the most, but do a lot of things from old quilts like tablerunners, candle mats, pillows, check book covers, ornaments & more.



4. How long have you been crafting?

I started sewing in 7th grade (that would be 1968) and made most all my clothes for years. When I stayed home after having my daughter in 1982, I did stitching crafts, but I didn't sell anything I made until later in the 80's. I also took quilting classes in 1987, but have only made quilts for personal use.



5. Who or What inspires you?

God. (Also seeing other great handmade prims!)



6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?

Dolls & bears. I just love to create charater & life out of fabric.



7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)

We have a website at http://www.pioneerloft.com and a blog at http://www.pioneerloft.blogspot.com I sell on ebay infrequently, but my user name is thepioneerloft there.

Working Hard Wednesday....

Happy Wednesday Blogging Friends!

It is gorgeous here today....pefect spring weather! The sun is shining and that is always a good thing...:)

I have a couple of new things to share today.......first is a set of these little scoops! They are rusty tin, but I painted them a warm latte beige, and then added the cute little Americana birdhouses. I can just see these added to a wreath on a front door, or even a garland.

This was a trash to treasure find that I have had for years, and I am just now getting around to painting it. I have been lucky enough to have found several of these over the years, and I never pass one up. This I just did very primitive......no further paiting design as I just love the simplicity of the piece. Antiqued

and distressed of course!

Now this one I found at Goodwill a few months back. It was just plain wood when I got it, but I knew it had prim potential. Again I wanted it simple so I just painted it black and added the stars. I have one in my guest bath that holds a rolled up towel and a bar of fabric matched soap, and I just love the look. Of course candles would be awesome too. This one could hold a small containter candle as well.

As always all of my pieces can be found in my Etsy shop

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Primgal

or I love to get emails too! So please feel free to drop me a note anytime!

Wishing you all a great Wednesday, and I hope you get a moment today to enjoy this glorious spring weather.....till next time as always.......Prim Blessings!

If you Have a Little Time.........

Stop in at Signs of Patriotism!

Janae is having a great sale to celebrate her grand opening of My Favorite Things brick and morter shop

and her anniversary!

http://signsofpatriotism.com/shop/

OFG Barn Sale.........

Hey All! The gals on the Old Farmhouse Gathering Team are having a sale starting today! We have swept, cleaned, and organized everything from finished products, patterns, all at terrific reduced prices.

http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=OFG+Sale&search_type=all

We will be adding more daily so be sure to stop in and see what we have to offer!

Hope to see you there!

Some New Items.....

Good Morning Blogging Buddies! We have a perfectly gorgeous spring day here, so I headed outside to get some photos of some recent items that I have been working on. This cutting board was a trash to treasure item, and I love the way it turned out. I have painted it with a design from Deb Richey. Makes for a great collection piece for all the rooster and chicken collectors out there. I just love cutting boards, and I am hoping with the start of garage sales, and estate sales I will find a few more.

Like any other self respecting painter, I always have more ideas then time. But I wanted to get a few things started for the summer season. My husband and I eat all our meals outside in our garden once the weather allows, and there is nothing more perfect to add a little candlelight on those warm, balmy evenings. Nothing says summer more then Americana, so I painted this reproduction sugar mold to get the season off to a great start.

Here is another mini candleholder that I did. It is made of metal, and is painted with a patriotic star. It only measures 6" tall, but looks fabulous in any Americana decorated area. All it requires is a birthday cake size candle.

It is getting close to garden time here in Illinois. I have the flower beds cleaned, and just waiting for the time that I can start planting. Gardening is one of my passions, and I spend endless hours in my garden, and even take my painting projects outside and work  in the garden area, when weather permits. The morning hours are so tranquil, as the only sounds you here are the birds chirping, and the water cascading from the fountain......my idea of heaven on earth.

So I will be busy here soon, but I always have time to read everyone's blogs and comment when I can. Thanks so much to all my faithful friends and readers.......you all are such a blessing to me!

Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Wow!! What an Awesome Giveaway!

Wow is all I could say when I saw this wonderful Giveway hosted by Brenda, of Pine Tree Prims!

Look at all the incredible pieces that you could win! Prim Heaven for sure!

Be sure to get on over to Brenda's blog and sign up! I know I have.....and keeping my fingers crossed!

Have a great evening all.........

Wonderful Primitive Shop...Must See!!

I am so honored to have been asked to be a vendor for the Haymakers Country Store! Haymakers is locate in West Brookfield, Massuchusettes and is run by Karen Lopez. Karen has such quality items and her store is just so prim! I just love it!

Everywhere you look there is something for everyone! Dolls, quilts, candles, signs, well if it is prim it is pretty safe to say that Karen will have it.  If you won't get a chance to see this shop in person, then you can shop online at http://www.haymakerscountrystore.com/ 

Karen has been busy getting the shop ready for spring, and is in the process of updating the website, so if you get a moment pop on over and let her know you stopped in for a visit. If you have the opportunity to travel east this year for vacation, this is one place you will want to stop!

Here is the address, if you are in the area

Haymakers Country Store

177 E. Main Street

Route #9

West Brookfield, Ma

I have been kept busy getting things ready to send to Haymakers,  and with customer orders, so I haven't had a chance to paint up anything new for Etsy. I have some projects all laid out and waiting, so I should have something to share with you soon! Thanks for dropping in and taking a tour of Haymakers! Until next time as always.......many blessings to all my blogging buddies!

Monday Market on the OFG Street Team!

Happy Monday Morning All! I hope that everyone had a wonderful Easter holiday. It was very nice here, but now we are back to business this morning, and I wanted to share a very talented artist with you today. I love to take a Sunday afternoon and catch up with all the amazing talent, and this shop is no exception! So sit back and enjoy a mini interview with Sheila of the Snowman Collector,  and then take a hop on over and visit this wonderful shop!

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?

The name of my shop is SnowmanCollector and if you have a look around you will see that the reason I chose that name is obviousļ I have developed a great love for all things Snowman!

2. How long have you been on Etsy?

I have been on Etsy only since April, 2009. I am fairly new but am learning more every day and loving it!

3. What type of items do you offer?

I offer mostly seasonal items ¡V stuffed snowmen, santas, ornies, etc. I also have a few wreaths and wallhangings mixed in to keep it interesting, both for those looking at my shop and for myself as a crafter.

4. How long have you been crafting?

I have been crafting for close to 20 years. I started doing quilting and things just kind of evolved. I started doing local craft shows about 10 years ago. I enjoyed it so much that I wanted to branch out a little but didn¡¦t know how or where (I live in a very rural area) and then I discovered Etsy!!!

5. Who or What inspires you?

What inspires me? Everything! There are so many ideas floating in my head, I will never do them all. Plus there are so many new things I want to learn, like rug hooking.

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?

I can¡¦t pick. Usually whatever I am working on at the time is my favorite item.

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)

At the moment I am only on Etsy. But I am trying to overcome my fear of CyberSpace and hope to at least be on Facebook shortly.

Mother's Day Challenge at the Farmhouse!

My Etsy Team will be hosting a terrific Mother's Day Challenge starting on April 5th!

Please pop over to The Old Farmhouse Gathering Blog to find out what all the excitement is about.

Some lucky voter will be receiving a great prize! Don't miss out!

Happy Easter Everyone!!

Happy Easter Blogging Friends! I hope you all have an opportunity to spend time with your loved ones, or just enjoy the wonderful spring weather!

The Old Farmhouse Gathering Team will be having a wonderful Mother's Day Promotion coming up and I will be posting the details here, so be sure to visit again soon!

Happy Easter!!

   

Look What I Won!!

I recieved the most awesome email yesterday! I was notified that I was the winner of this adorable Easter Pocket that is handcrafted by Marilyn, of Harvest Moon Prims! I am just thrilled and can't wait to find the perfect spot to showcase it in my home!

Here is just a sampling of what can be found in Marilyn's shop on Etsy. I have had the privelige of

viewing Marilyn's work up close, and it is always exceptional.

If you have a moment today, drop in to Harvest Moon Prims and take a look at all the other

fabulous creations Marilyn has to offer. Thank you again Marilyn!

Hi All!! Well again it has been awhile since I have been able to post......I really don't know where my days go, but they sure fly by fast! I have been so busy getting a shipment ready for a prim shop that I sell to, that I haven't had much left over time to do anything for my Etsy shop. I did take time out though and painted up these light switch covers. This is a design from Marie of Marie's Country Woodcrafts!

This is Marie's first e-pattern and I just thought it was adorable. Hop on over and pay Marie a visit, she just added another prim design, and it is as cute as this one. I should have these listed in my Etsy shop over the weekend, so come on over and visit!

Happy Spring Everyone!

A Few New Things To Share........

Hey everyone! It has been crazy busy here this week! I hope you all have had a chance to get out and enjoy some of this wonderful spring weather. I have just been so itchin' to get out and clean flower beds, but it is still just a little early for that here in Ilinois. It is wonderful though to be able to grab a cup of coffee and go and enjoy the sunshine, after so many weeks of dreariness.

Don't know about you all, but sunshine puts a spring in my step, and I get really anxious to clean, organize and create. So here are a few new things that I did this week. I was blessed beyond measure this week when two dear friends sent me a wonderful box of goodies to paint on. This snall trencher was one of the items, and it made the perfect container for some pears I had been wanting to paint. Isn't it just darling.....love that trencher! I listed this in my Etsy shop, and it sold witnin minutes! Gotta love that!

Since I have received so many requests to offer these pears in my Etsy shop, I wanted to let you all know they are now available as a set or individual. Sorry the set with the trencher bowl included was a OOAK item....hoping to find more one day!

Also included in my box of goodies was this fab cutting board. I have always loved this design by Susan Burd, and this piece finally gave me the chance to paint it. My camerea just didn't want to pick up the warm tones that are on this piece, but believe me it is prim to the max........very old and worn.

Now this piece I found at my local GW......I love recipes, and I never have enough storage for them, how about you? I painted this in a deep Rookwood Red, and then added a warm beige to the front. Then I sanded yet again to bring the red through, and it it turned out great. I added a real rusty tin star to it and there you have it........perfectly prim.

Till next time........Blessins to All!

We Have A Winner!!!!!!!!!

Congratulations Donna Wilkins

of Sweet Prairie Dwellings!!

I want to take a moment and thank you all for entering my giveaway, and for all the wonderful comments you left about my blog and my work. I have had such a wonderful time, meeting new friends, visiting awesome blogs and finding such wonderful people who share my love of prims and painting!

I count each and everyone of you as a true blessing, and I thank you!

Have a truly wonderful Sunday!

                                                                             
                                                         

                            
                            

Last Chance for my Giveaway!

Howdy Everyone!

I will be announcing the winner of my giveaway in just two more days, so if you haven't had a opportunity to sign up you still have time. Thank you to all that have participated so far. I have had the best time visiting new blogs, and meeting all of my new followers! So be watching on March 14th for the winner......I am so excited! Have a great Friday all........

A Trash to Treasure Redo!

This past Sunday my husband and I had a chance to do a little thrift shopping at GW. Although there wasn't a whole lot to choose from I did find this awesome sized plate. The moment I saw it I knew exactly what I wanted to paint on it. Sorry I didn't get a before picture, but believe me it was ugly and in much need of some tender loving care. So home it came and after some sanding, sealing and more sanding it was ready for paint. I have loved this design of Deb Richey's since I first saw it, and I thought it was the perfect thing for this plate!

I added a real vintage button to her dress just to dress it up some, and I just love it!

I have a few more trash to treasure projects in the works, so I hope to be able to share them soon.....hope everyone is having a terrific Thursday........till next time......

Big Blessings to All!

Happy Wednesday All!

I never thought I would say this, but today I love the sight of mud! For the first time in months, I see the grass, ground, and all that winter left behind. We had a rather nice day here yesterday, and Mr. Sun worked his magic, and all the snow is gone....:) Now as I look out my office window, the promise of spring is becoming a true reality, and I couldn't be more excited.

It has been a busy week here so far. I have been blessed beyond measure with orders to fill, so that has kept me hopping. I did however get this whale tail box painted. I used a Terrye French design of an adorable chicken, with her saltbox house, and all that says prim! I have it as a utencil holder, but I can also see it as a wonderful candle keep. Love the little drawer at the bottom too.

Just as a reminder, my giveaway is coming up soon.......I will be drawing the winner on the 14th of March! So hop on over and get signed up! I have just been amazed at the response to it so far, and I wish that I had 10 more to give away.

Happy Wednesday to you all!

Take a Look!

Hey Everyone!
Today is a rainy one here so I have been doing some "eye candy" shopping and put together this treasury of a few things in red......hope you have a moment to take a look!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=117645

Happy Sunday all!

Blessings
Jody

I Got To Paint Today!

I hope everyone is having a super Tuesday! It seems like forever since I have had a moment to get any new painting done but today I did get to finish up two new pieces!

This little gal is my "Prim Chick" There is just something about Fok Art chickens that I love to paint. I think it's their whimsical quality that speaks to me the most....:) I have a few more all  ready in my studio, so I will be showing those to you shortly.

This little gal I painted up for a customer today. The sun is shining here, which is wonderful, so the promise of spring has to be coming soon right? Since I usually paint in darker primitive colors, this was a wonderful change of pace for me, and I love how it turned out.

I actually got a photo outside today...the first in a very long time. I painted this little gal on a metal tin plate that has the ABC's embossed all around the rim. Of course I had to prim it up a little so I did some light sanding aroun the edges. If you like this design I have posted another like it in my Etsy shop......so go take a peak!

Happy Tuesday Everyone till next time.......Blessings to each and everyone!

Happy Monday Everyone!

I hope that everyone had a terrific weekend! My husband and I took off and did a little bit of thrift store shopping, had breakfast out and just enjoyed being out of the house for awhile. I did find a handful of treasures, but it was slim pickins to say the least. I will post a pic of my finds a little later on.

Today I wanted to share with you a very talented artist......Denise of the PioneerLoft! If you get a moment drop in and visit her shop. Denise carrys a variety of primitive and cottage style items for your home, and I love her pillows and quilt creations. Here is what Denise had to share about herself and her products.

Pioneer Loft is my name. It's a name I came up with for my business years ago. We have a small farm and there is a plaque on the house that says "PIONEER HOUSE", since the house was built so long ago (1860). We have a barn, and I always had a liking of lofts in barns, so I put the two words together from that. (Plus I hope to have a store in our barn & loft one day!)



2. How long have you been on Etsy?

Since August of 2009



3. What type of items do you offer?

Mostly primitives, but some cottage items, too. I sew, stencil, and tole paint and my hubby makes small furniture with a prim finish. I love to make dolls the most, but do a lot of things from old quilts like tablerunners, candle mats, pillows, check book covers, ornaments & more.



4. How long have you been crafting?

I started sewing in 7th grade (that would be 1968) and made most all my clothes for years. When I stayed home after having my daughter in 1982, I did stitching crafts, but I didn't sell anything I made until later in the 80's. I also took quilting classes in 1987, but have only made quilts for personal use.



5. Who or What inspires you?

God. (Also seeing other great handmade prims!)



6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?

Dolls & bears. I just love to create charater & life out of fabric.



7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)

We have a website at http://www.pioneerloft.com and a blog at http://www.pioneerloft.blogspot.com I sell on ebay infrequently, but my user name is thepioneerloft there.



 

Monday Marketplace!

Aren't these signs adorable! Today for my Monday Market I am featuring Dee of Icehousecrafts

I have several of Dee's signs and I can tell ya they are all terrific. She has such a wide variety to choose from, and she does custom work also! Please take a moment and get to know Dee and her work......you won't be disappointed!

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?

My etsy shoppe is called Icehousecrafts. I choose that name as when I started selling and buying online we lived in an old farmhouse of which was once an icehouse for the farm that we lived on. The walls in the icehouse part of the house were 24” thick stone. The farm was established in 1905.

2. How long have you been on Etsy?

I’ve been selling on etsy since February 2008.





3. What type of items do you offer?



Mostly on etsy I offer hand painted stenciled wood signs. I have also offered hand painted vintage pieces from time to time.

4. How long have you been crafting?



I’ve been doing crafts since I was a young girl...from crochet to macramé and finally to decorative painting. I’ve been painting fulltime since my middle son was a toddler so about 18 years for painting.

5. Who or What inspires you?



Customers are a great source for inspiration. They give you the framework for an idea and things just go from there.

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?



I have to say my favorite things in my etsy shoppe right now are my ouija board sign and wrong answer sign. The ouija board sign because as a young girl I was fascinated with “how” it worked. The wrong answer one, well it’s just obvious from looking at it as to why! LOL!



7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)

Good Morning All!
I wanted to post a new addition to my Etsy shop! This is a trash to treasure item that I found several months ago, and am finally getting it finished! I totally forgot to grab a before photo, but it was just raw wood when I got it. My first thought was it would make a great remote control holder! Don't know about you guys but we have "gadgets" everywhere and with the two areas seperated by the handle, it would be perfect for controllers, cell phones, small note books, well you get the idea! It is so hard to find some of these neat storage solutions to fit into our prim homes, and I think this would be perfect for many things.

We are looking at snow, and more snow........this is the wet, heavy, perfect snowman building snow that we rarely get here. Hopefully this is the last of it, as I am about snowed out.....:) Time for garden planning, and seeing pretty flowers popping out of the ground. Don't know about you but I can't wait! Hope everyone has a great Monday.......I am off to paint!!

I Am Having a Giveaway!

Good Sunday All!

I hope everyone is enjoying their weekend! I have been wanting to do a giveaway for awhile now, so I am finally getting to it. I didn't know exactly what I wanted to do, and as I was organizing shelves the other day I came across this tissue holder/trinket box. These were wonderful sellers for me, but I only have one left, and rather then offer it in my shop, I would love to give it away!

This giveaway is a thank you to all my wonderful followers. So if you follow my blog(old and new) leave me a comment on this page, for one entry. If you wish, you can post it to your blog, for another chance to enter your name in the hat.

This is a neat tissue box holder, with a small drawer at the bottom. It is the perfect size to hold rings, watches, or any small item you don't want to loose track of.

Due to the size of this piece, this giveaway is only open to the United States only. Wish it could be different but it would cost a fortune to ship it International.

I wil be drawing a winner on March 14th so be watching......:)

Congratulations to Patti!

Congratulations to Patti of Primitive Treasures on Raspberry Lane!

Patti was my 200th blog follower and will be receiving a little giftie in the  mail from me soon!

In the meantime though, I wanted to introduce you to Patti, as she is new to the blogging community.

This adorable pocket, and snowman can be found on her website at

http://www.raspberrylanetreasures.com/

Right now Patti is offering a free design for stitchery, painting, notecards, etc.

Please drop by and visit Patti and welcome her to blogland!

Thanks all and hope you have a terrific Wednesday!

Monday Marketplace

Good Morning All! I hope everyone had a terrific Valentine's Day! I got to spend some quality time with my hubby, and got some painting time in too! Can't have a better Sunday then that. But I am here today to show you a fantastic prim stitcher....Kim of Valley Primitives!

Kim was gracious enough to answer some interview questions in regards to her crafts so grab a cup of your favorite beverage and enjoy the interview below with Kim. Be sure to pop over to her shop too as she has so many wonderfully handstitched items for any primitive lover!

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?

VALLEY PRIMITIVES

2. How long have you been on Etsy?

MARCH 4, 2008

3. What type of items do you offer?

HAND STITCHED FRAMED PRIMITIVE STITCHERY’S, STITCHED KITCHEN TOWELS,

HANG TAGS, PILLOWS, AND ORNIES.

4. How long have you been crafting?

I HAVE BEEN CRAFTING FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, I LOVE TO WORK WITH

MY HANDS. I’VE DONE STAINED GLASS, TOLE PAINTING, BEADED JEWELRY, AND

NOW I AM HOOKED ON STITCHING.

5. Who or What inspires you?

I AM INSPIRED BY ANYTHING OLD! I LOVE TO FIND THINGS THAT SOMEONE ELSE

IS THROWING AWAY AND GIVE IT A GREAT PRIMITIVE MAKE OVER. I HAVE BEEN

INSPIRED BY LOTS OF OTHER PRIMITIVE ARTIST MAKEOVERS AND THE WEALTH OF

IDEAS THAT THEY FREELY SHARE ON THEIR BLOGS.

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?

I LOVE ALL OF MY HAND STITCHED PIECES BECAUSE I FIND STITCHING SO

RELAXING.

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)

I HAVE A BLOG http://valleyprimitivesgiftshoppe.blogspot.com/

MY ETSY SHOP IS http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5675144

WE ALSO HAVE A SMALL GIFT SHOP IN OUR HOME, CALLED VALLEY PRIMITIVES

GIFT SHOPPE.

Happy Valentine's Day!

I hope you all are doing well, and surviving all this snow. Some of you have had enough already. I cannot wait to look out my window to the day that I see green, and not white. Heck at this point I would settle for brown....:) I love the snow, but about this time of year, I grow weary of it. Now I am counting the days till I can open those windows, and get a wonderful breath of fresh spring air.

I have been super busy this week getting items painted for the Old Farmhouse Gathering Team's Spring Fling Celebration. This is a wonderful promotion that my street team does every year. If you are ready for some new prim goodies to bring spring to your home be sure to visit these gals......we have everything from bunnies, to tags, to easter eggs you name it. Just type in OFGSFC in the search bar on Etsy on the 15th of February, and all of these wonderful treasures will be available for sale.

I really enjoy painting on canvas. This one is 9x12 and has staple free sides, so no frame is needed. I have different art pieces throughout my home that I love to display on shelves, in grouping, or even something simple such as a plate holder, like I have done in this photo. This piece is full of detail, and was a joy to paint.

These are just a couple things that I have painted up for spring. Of course we had to have a new spring soap, but I really like these new little soap dishes that you can also purchase. They make a great gift set for any occasion. On this one I painted the soap holder to match the color of the bunny, and it is so prim.....love it.

There is nothing more delightful then some of Renee Mullins' designs. Here I have painted her adorable bunny on a rust tin pocket. I have a bar of soap that coordinates with this pocket in my Etsy shop. I filled it to the brim with pink and white pipberries, to add an extra spring time touch. They aren't glued in so you can remove them and fill this pocket with anything you wish.

I hope everyone has a wonderful Valentine's day, and you get a little extra dose of love and attention from your sweethearts! I am off to the studio today to work on a few more things, so I wish you all a great week, and til next time.........Blessings to each and everyone!