I've been real busy...

                                                                                                         

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I've just finished two 23" Annie dolls and one wabbit.  The one in pink is for our OFG Mother's Day Celebration, which will be going on soon, so keep checking back for start dates.  The one in rust has a dress that has birdhouses on it which inspired me to make a blackbird for her arm.  I also added a blackbird  button that I cut and painted.  My purple rabbit will be going on Ebay tonight and will start at .99 cents in appreciation to all my customers.
Thanks to Sweet Meadows Farm and Cats Country Primitives for their designs.

Monday Marketplace on OFG

Today I am featuring Ice House Crafts.  She paints signs for every occasion. 

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)

http://www.icehousecrafts.blogspot.com/

www.artfire.com/users/icehousecrafts

www.stores.shop.ebay.com/icehousecrafts__W0QQ_armrsZ1

http://www.icehousecrafts.etsy.com/

Be sure and stop by and see all that she has to offer.

Monday Marketplace on OFG

I know...I know.. this is Tuesday, but I was busy taking my daughter to her doctor's yesterday and time just got away from me.

So here's who I've picked this week to interview,  Harvest Moon Prims.

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

Be sure to drop in to see the other items she has in her shop!

Irish Corkies Primitives Giveaway!!

Irish Corkies Primitives is offering this great checkerboard on her blog.  Be sure and go to http://irishcorkiesprimitives.blogspot.com/ and sign up for this generous giveaway and while you're at it check out her etsy shop where you will find other great prims.

Well here's my bunny I have been working on for the past week.  She's the one that I called extreme prim.  Her body and clothes were all grunged with coffee, vanilla and cinnnamon.  I know there are a lot of people who like prim dolls but I think I still like the fresh and crisp look.  But I think for what she is she turned out beautiful.  What do you all think?  I will be adding her to Ebay tonight.  Any name suggestions???

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Monday Marketplace on OFG

Each and every Monday I will be feauturing a shop from Old Farmhouse Gatherings, this way you will get to know all the talented artists on our group.  Today I have chosen Apple Tree Cottage.  I'm sure you will agree she is very talented.


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


When I was a little girl, my family moved. I was very lonely but found a library near our home, so I would walk there every day and spend hours browsing at books. I found a book titled Apple Tree Cottage and I was absolutely swept away by it. The cottage was a magical place where peace and love was found. I decided if I would name my shop in honor of this book that has such an impression on me when I was young.



2. How long have you been on Etsy?

I joined Etsy in January, 2008.



3. What type of items do you offer?

I offer an eclectic mix of vintage, folk art and primitive items. I love to paint on old pieces that have a story to tell when they come my way.



4. How long have you been crafting? FOREVER!

I have been fortunate to be surrounded by people who have encouraged me since I was small. My husband and my daughter are my two biggest fans.



5. Who or What inspires you?

I love things that come to me with a history. Old boxes, drawers and coffee pots have a story to tell and I like to add just a little “prim” icing on the cake when I find a piece that longs to be reinvented.



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

I can’t say I have one favorite piece. I love everything I paint… each item in my store is something that I would place in my own home.



7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog) I sell only on Etsy.

You may visit my blog at appletreecottage.blogspot.com.

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I'm Going To Be A Great Grandma!!!!

My grandson and his wife are expecting their first child in Sept. or October and I couldn't be more happy for them and a little sad at the same time.  Joe is going to be shipped out this month to Afganistan and possibly miss out on the birth of his child.  I just pray that the Lord brings him home safely to enjoy his new family!  This is their wedding picture taken last May.

New Items

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Just finished new items for Easter. I sewed 10 bunnies and one new Annie.  I've made several other Annies but I still need to make them clothes.  Will send photos as I get them done.  I made one rabbit that I'm sure everyone will love.  It's a design from Sweet Meadows Farm.  It's one that is real primitve.  The clothes and everything has been grunged with coffee, vanilla.  I usually like my fabric fresh and not stained but I really like how it turned out.  I till have to make and stain the pants and as soon as I get them done I will post.
Gotta go, busy watching Nascar racing and sewing at the same time.