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!

Monday Marketplace

Good Monday Morning Everyone! It is a cold morning here in my little town, and we woke up to more snow! I am not complaining though as it is a dusting compared to the photos I have seen on some of the blogs around the country! Mercy, time for spring for sure!

Today I am featuring Deb of Sugar Mountain Mercantile !

She does some wonderful fixins, and primitive soaps, along with stitcheries! I hope you enjoy getting to know Deb through her intereview below!

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

The name of my shop is Sugar Mountain Mercantile, which I named for the mountain in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee on which I am blessed to have a beautiful log home getaway. I called it a "Mercantile" because I just knew I'd be offering up a wide variety of items, kind of like a general store.



2. How long have you been on Etsy?

Just over a year.



3. What type of items do you offer?

Well, it depends on how the mood strikes me! Nearly everything is holiday- themed, as I adore each and every holiday. I do machine and hand-embroidery, crochet, make primitive soaps, and I may list a few vintage items here and there. I haven’t yet filled my shop with what I really intend to sell. I also have plans to open a second shop in the near future, selling strictly baby items.



4. How long have you been crafting?

Gosh, ever since high school…I started out as a ceramics instructor in an after-school program for grade-schoolers..made me decide really quickly I did NOT want to be a teacher when I “grew up”!



5.Who or What inspires you?

Honestly, I am inspired and rejuvenated each and every time we go down to the cabin. It’s so peaceful and beautiful there, it would be hard not to be inspired. Every season has something to offer..the beautiful Fall colors, the snow-covered mountains in Winter, seeing the Spring flowers begin to bloom..and the beauty in Summer is just amazing!



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

I always like listing glass-blocks, because each one has a personality of its own, depending on the graphics I use, and how I choose to decorate it. Plus they seem to sell well!



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

I don’t yet have a blog, but can be found on the following:

http://twitter.com.SugarMtnMercant http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=1639453199&ref=profile

Happy Friday All!

I hope that everyone is having a great day today! It has been awhile since I have been able to post, but I have been visiting all your wonderful blogs, and saying hello when I can. We are in for more snow this weekend, so it is a good time for me to get some painting done. Seems on so many days life just gets in the way of that...:)

I did manage to get this design done by Terrye French. I placed it in a frame so I could post it, but I believe I will be painting it  a different color...... Prim it up some more don't ya think? Anyway I just love this design, and it was such a joy to paint.

Okay I took off the brown frame, painted it black and distressed, and l like this much better!

Another thing that I did accomplish this week was getting these cute little soap dishes painted. They are made of wood, and will come in any color you wish to match your decor. Made from wood, and oh so prim with a simple star. They have slats in the center so if you do wish to use it as an actual soap dish your soap has plenty of roon to drain....I love mine!

I have also been painting for my team's Spring Fling Celebration that is coming up in the next couple weeks. Our theme is Spring/Easter and I need to get three items done for that. I will post my contributions to that as soon as they are ready.

So what are everyone's plans for Super Bowl? I am doing up a bunch of appetizers and snacks and it is going to be just a relaxing day here at home. Hope everyone has a terrific weekend, and until next time.....Blessings to All

Monday Market!

This adorable prairie doll is just a sampling of you what you will find at The Moonlit Stitch !

Lisa's shop always has new creations for you to purchase, so be sure to hop on over and see all the wonderful creations that Lisa does!

So grab a cup of coffee or your favorite beverage and enjoy the interview below with Lisa!

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

I chose “The Moonlit Stitch” because often the only time to work on my projects is during the “moonlit” hours of the night or early morning when everyone else is sleeping!



2. How long have you been on Etsy?

I joined Etsy in February 2008. It’s a wonderful place to buy and sell handmade items and meet folks with similar interests, like the ladies of “Old Farmhouse Gathering”.



3. What type of items do you offer?

Primitive style make-do’s, dollfolk (snowmen, santas), ornies and bowl fillers.



4. How long have you been crafting?

I can remember crafting with my mom and grandma at a very young age and have never stopped!



5. Who or What inspires you?

Inspiration is all around us! I love the changing seasons.



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

Currently I have some fabric candy canes in an old canning jar listed. I was selling these at a craft show recently and a gentleman looked at them and asked why I would put old fabric candy canes in a jar. I chuckled and said, “It’s a PRIMITIVE thing!”



7. Other places where you can be found:

I occasionally sell on ebay as “the*moonlit*stitch”

You can visit my blog at: www.themoonlitstitch.blogspot.com.

My etsy store is: www.themoonlitstitch.etsy.com

A Sweet Giveaway!

Hop on over to the Pioneer Loft for a chance to win this adorable pillow

Winner to be drawn on Valentine's Day!

Monday Market on the OFG Street Team!

For today's Monday Market I am featuring Holly Ridge Creations.

Sit back and enjoy reading Judy's interview! She is one talented lady weather she is using a brush, or creating with her needle. Take a moment and visit Judy's shop by clicking the link above to see even more of her wonderful creations!

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

The name of my shop is Holly Ridge Creations and all I can say is that we live on a ridge that has lots and lots of holly...hmmmm, not so creative, huh?



2. How long have you been on Etsy?

I joined the OFG group in the spring of 2008 but I have to confess that I haven't been very diligent in keeping my shop filled. I am trying really hard to correct that.



3. What type of items do you offer

Most of my items are handpainted and one of a kind. I love doing snowmen and santas and will be adding those to my shop along with more trash to treasure items and gourd head dolls.



4. How long have you been crafting?

I have been crafting since the mid 80's...I know, I'm old!! :-)



5. Who or What inspires you?

I am always inspired by and in awe of God's creation. His color palette amazes me.



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

The favorite thing in my shop right now is my Lily and Jingle Bear primitive doll. But, that will change when I start adding my santas and other holiday items.



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

http://hollyridgecreations.artfire.com

http://hollyridgecreations.blogspot.com

Happy Sunday!

Hey Blogging Buddies!
I can't believe how fast this past week flew by.....I had the best of intentions to get back here sooner, but it has been one of those crazy weeks. I did manage to get this piece completed. It is a favorite of mine from Susan Burd. I painted this on an old breadboard, and just love how it turned out!

I have so many projects in different phases of completion, so I hope to bring more things to you this next coming week. So till next time........blessings to you my friends, and have a wonderful Sunday!
       

Monday Market

Good Monday Morning Blogging Friends! I hope this day finds you all well, and safe. My computer crashed big time a week ago. So ever since getting back I have been busy trying to reload everything. The rest of the week was spent cleaning, organizing, pitching things I no longer need, and of course some major tweaking. I just can't leave things anywhere for long. It is such fun though to see what different displays you can come up with just by moving something from one spot to another. Of course we all know how that goes, move one thing, and you end up doing it all day...:)

So my apology to you for not getting my Monday Market done last week, but here it is today and hope you enjoy.

Today I am featuring Janae Manley of Signs of Patriotism.

JaNae offers a variety of signs for your home, but her specialty is doing signs for our Armed Forces. Read her interview below, and visit JaNae's shop for even more wonderful signs!

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

Signs of Patriotism, my son came up with this name when my crafts business evolved into a sign biz with a heavy emphasis on military signs.



2. How long have you been on Etsy? a year



3. What type of items do you offer? signs



4. How long have you been crafting? since 1996



5. Who or What inspires you? those who serve in the military and sacrifice for their country and the freedoms we enjoy



6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why? Home is Where the Military sends us - because it creates conversation between new and old friends and sparks great memories from different duty stations we have served.



7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog) Ebay and website and several brick and mortar stores around the country.

Be sure to stop by JaNae's Etsy shop to see even more terrific items....you won't be disappointed!

Have a great week everyone, and till next time........Blessings to All

Adorable Valentine Giveaway!

http://whimseythoughts.blogspot.com/2010/01/valentines-day-giveaway.html

Harvest Moon Primitive is giving away this adorable pocket.Click the link above to enter!

Lazy Saturday Morning......

http://top100etsyshops.gotop100.com/index2.html

Good Morning All! I just love to spend part of my weekend, searching and shopping different primitive shops. If you click the banner above, you will find some of the most talented primitive crafters on Etsy.

After the Christmas decorations are down and put away, I like to take another look at my home, and find different ways of displaying my prim gatherings.Then of course it is a matter of finding that extra little something, that will just bring it all together. So stay in your jammies, grab a big latte, or a cup of tea, and enjoy!

Happy Friday!

As much as I love the holidays, I have never really painted alot for Valentine's Day, but I love all the wonderful bowl tucks and ornies I am seeing in blogland. Maybe that is what inspired me to do a little something at least. Anyone that has followed me for very long, knows how much I love painting on soap bars. I was in a painting challenge once where I had to use crackle medium, and I just loved how it looked, so one day I thought to myself, well I wonder if that would work on soap!

So I prepped my soap as always, and began experimenting. Now, many of my soaps go through a 7 step process, seems like allot for a bar of soap, but so worth it.I still keep them very affordable, and they have been one of my best sellers. So next time you get an idea, just play, the discoveries are what make creating fun!

 If you are in need of a quick little gift for someone, be sure to stop over at my Etsy shop and take a look at the different soaps. More soap designs are in the planning stages, so I will be adding more soon! They come wrapped in cello bags with twist ties, all ready for gift giving!

I hope you all get a moment to spend some great quality time with your familes this weekend, and till next time............Blessings to All

Cute Valentine Offering!

Hi All! It seems like ages since I have posted! I know I have been busy but I am not real sure what I got accomplished. Have been getting things organized and ready for another year of painting, so my studio is ready for me to get productive.

After getting that all organized, I did sit down and get this piece done. It is a door crown that I have painted with a Deb Richey design. So primitive, and yet with the heart on the blanket it would make a great Valentine piece to display also!

I had so much fun adding the antique buttons to the penny rug tabs.....love the way it turned out! 

I will be back soon with more things to show you....I have several projects in the works, so stay tuned and until the next time.......Blessings to one and all !

                 

Introducing Monday Market

Good Morning Everyone! I hope that all of you had a wonderful and safe New Year! I have been busy organizing, cleaning, and planning some new and different things to bring to you on my blog.

On Monday's, my Etsy Team, the Old Farmhouse Gathering is doing a feature called Monday Market. We are selecting a different artist to feature every Monday to showcase some of the incredible talent of these ladies.

Today my featured artist, is Marilyn, of Harvest Moon Prims 

Here is a brief interview with Marilyn! Hope you enjoy and be sure to check out her wonderful shop on Etsy!

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

My Etsy shop is Harvest Moon Prims....Nothing is prettier or more magical in Fall...than a big ole Orange Harvest Moon....So when I was thinking on a name for etsy...that came to mind...

2. How long have you been on Etsy?

I have been on Etsy for over a year,but illness made me unable to do much with it until recently.

3. What type of items do you offer?

Hand crafted stitchery,prims,and needfuls

4. How long have you been crafting?

For as long as I can remember..but professionally for over 25 years

5. Who or What inspires you?

My Dad who was a wonderful floral designer was my biggest fan,and always was proud of what I created. Sadly he passed away four years ago,but I know he is smiling down on my saying..I am so proud of you!

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

hummmm...thats a hard one..Usually my sticheries are my fav

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

I also have a website:www.mtswhimsey.com...my blog:www.whimseythoughts.blogspot.com

and on ebay under the user name

harvest-moonprimitives

Welcome 2010!

I have always loved New Years Day! I make a big pot of chili every year, and  take the day as it comes. Very different from my normal daily routine. My husband and I spent a quiet evening at home to see the New Year in, so I just slept in a bit more then usual, and have spent most of the morning, visiting all the wonderful blogs.

Do you remember the excitement of the first day of school? Well maybe you weren't excited but I always was. Fresh new paper, sharpened pencils, and a fresh new start to a new school year. To this day a new notebook, journal, or now a blog page is still exciting to me. I can fill it with thoughts, ideas, plans, dreams, anything I wish.

I am like most of you.....I have dreams, wishes, goals, and good intentions, for 2010. Yep would love to lose some weight, excersize more, and all of the normal resolutions we all have, but my real desire for this year is to be more present in the moment of everyday living. With family, friends, a business to run, a home to care for, and the multitude of other things that enter our daily lives, I find myself scattered and missing some of the most wonderful moments with busyness.

So my wish for this year, is to connect more with my loved ones, prioritize what is really important, and just enjoy the journey of life. I would love to have you all join me, in sharing 2010 together. Looking forward to this year with all the enthusiasm of that first day of school, with that fresh new notebook, and today it started with sharing with all of you.

God's Blessings to Each and Everyone of my dear blogging friends! May this New Year, be filled with Joy, Blessings, and Love!

Happy New Year Everyone!!

I hope that everyone had a great Christmas season! I have so enjoyed reading all the wonderful blogs on what people do to celebrate, and the adorable photos too! I know I have some wonderful recipes to add to my collection from all of you also, and can't wait to try them all.

I have taken a break from painting for the past couple weeks, so I really have no photos to share, but I have so many things I want to do. I have been organizing, cleaning, and getting everything ready for the new season, and I am getting excited to get started again.

I have no hard and fast New Year resolutions, but I do want to be more focused on my business, and not let so many distractions interfere.....wish me luck.

So until next time......I wish everyone a very happy, safe and prosperous New Year, and as always......

Blessings to All

Look At This Wonderful Giveaway!

What a wonderful giveaway being offered at http://seasonsofthepast.blogspot.com/2009/12/resolution-giveaway.html
To enter just pop over to Seasons of the Past, and leave a comment as to what your New Year resolutions are! I just adore this spoon rack.....isn't it awesome!

Wishing You All A Very Merry Christmas!

The gifts are wrapped and under the tree, the baking is finished, now just to make up my dishes for dinner tomorrow and I will be ready to relax and enjoy the holiday.

I hope you all have simply the best holiday ever!

 Merry Christmas to all

and to all a great night!

Merry Christmas Everyone!

It will be a flurry of activity here in the next few days as I get everything together for the holiday. So I wanted to come by and wish each and everyone of my dear blogging friends a Very Merry Christmas!

It has been such a wonderful year, getting to know all of you! God Bless Each and Everyone!

Till Next Time

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Just Have to Share............

When I find wonderful creations in Blogland, on Etsy, or Ebay I just love to pass it on to all my prim friends, and blog buddies. I purchased this Santa from Lisa, of The Moonlit Stitch.
She has a shop on Etsy, and has a blog www.themoonlitstitch.blogspot.com This lady does some awesome primitive work.......just perfection!

Lisa had posted that he was on Ebay, but I was too late to place a bid, so I wrote her and she agreed to make me another, and I am just thrilled with him. Her workmanship is incredible! I couldn't get the colors to come out just right, but his clothing is all in prim red check, and I just fell in love with the jingle bells as buttons! He also has a prim tag attached to him that says Jingle, along with a vintage button. Of course I found the perfect home for him......standing next to my jingle bell feather tree....:)


Oh and this adorable ornament was also enclosed in my Santa package! What a perfect ornament for me......a star! When I opened the package it smelled so good, so I placed it in a crock that sits on my dining room table so I can continue to enjoy that wonderful scent.

A special thank you to Lisa for my wonderful items, I couldn't be more thrilled. If you get a moment please check out Lisa's shop and blog.......she is such a great gal to work with. Thanks again Lisa, and wishing you a Very Merry Christmas!

One More Tree!

Hey Friends! Thought I would show you one more tree that I put together today. In a previous post I said I wasn't going to put one in the dining room this year, but I have changed my mind. I did scale back though.......this is just a small alpine, instead of the six foot one I usually have, so I still have enough room, and my prim fix too!

I just love this tree topper! These were made for me by a dear friend, and they can be found in my Etsy shop. Whenever I am in need of something sewn, Donna comes to my rescue. We have shared many laughs about keeping me away from a sewing machine........I really am that bad! So she sews and I paint, and we make a great team!

I know that so many of us are going to be super busy in the next coming days, so I want to take this opportunity to say Merry Christmas to each and everyone of my blogging friends. You have no idea how much it brings to my heart, to be able to share in your everyday lives. God Bless you one and all...........Jody

Old Man Winter Has Arrived!

This is what we woke up to this morning......not looking to bad then, but now we are really getting some snow! Our area is under a winter storm warning with blizzard conditions, and it has started up already. I have whispered a silent prayer for all who have to be out in this weather today as we are already down to 16 with windchill factor, and looking at gusts of wind at 25 miles per hour as the day goes on. So it is a wonderful day to stay inside, and I hope all of you are able to do so also.




Before it got to nasty this morning I was able to grab a few pictures of some of the decorations on my front porch. My husband built this lighted birdhouse for me several years ago, and I still love it today. We have two of them on either side of the steps and the twinkling lights make a cute entrance to our home.

I didn't stay out long, as the wind was already starting to blow, but I did get a photo of my other birdhouse that sets in the corner of the porch. This one has lights wound through it also.

Here is my little snowman planter.......the planter I filled with flat cedar from the greenhouse, and then added one of my many snowmen. This hangs to the left of the entry door.

My husband built this sled for me many years ago, from old barn wood he salvaged from a barn being torn down. I have often thought of painting it, but just can't bring myself to do it. I love the natural red of the barn wood. I have wound a pair of woolen mittens to the top, with sprays of holly leaves and berries attached.

Now this is a close up photo of the little mittens I made up this morning for my wreath that hangs on my front door. Since the porch is done in a winter theme, I thought these little mittens were the perfect touch. I filled them with Cinnamon sticks, mini grapevine hearts, and added homespun material. Then I dusted them all with German Glitter Glass.

Not to bad for a quick and easy project today. Here is the wreath all finished. You can't see it clearly as I cut the top off of the picture, but the wreath hangs for a door hanger that features silver bells. It was a gift from a friend of mine, and I just love it.

And last but not least is just a cute pic of one of my snowmen that is perched on the porch chair. I bought him at a craft show many years ago, and just love his warm cap and scarf. He even has matching leggings....:)

I didn't get a really great shot of the entire porch all together......I am going to wait this storm out, and hopefully I can snap a few to share with you later on. I hope everyone can stay warm and cozy today wherever you are.......till next time.........Blessings to All

Our Family Tree

I am finally getting a moment to post some pictures of our family tree. I am so attached to this ole tree......it has been with me for many, many years. My husband and I have decided that this will be its last year, as we need something a bit smaller now that we have downsized. Our living area is not large, and as you can see this tree takes up the entire corner of the room........but I love it! So after the holidays we will be on the hunt for another "perfect" tree.....and I hope it will hold the wonder and magic that this one has for us.



This is my grandson Cory, decorating the tree in his room. He and grandma have one thing we both love....STARS! He has them on the top of his tree, on his ceiling, and of course his favorite ornaments are the ones from Star Wars! We have been adding to this tree since he was first born, and we collect ornaments for all the occasions in his life too. From the first pair of baby shoes, to the latest Star Wars ormament, he has it on this tree. He shared with me that this is his favorite part of Christmas,(short of presents......:) and you can't get any better then that.

Till next time..........hope you all have a very good week, and I will be back soon! Blessings!