LOL! Well, go check out those Cuttlebugs! I have a feeling I'll be seeing some projects here soon! ;-) Honest - I don't have stock in the company! lol Thanks for stopping by and for your comments about my Cuttlebugged tags. Hugs, Diane
My name is Teresa and I'm the proprietress at Aunt Polly's Attic. I'm a wife, mother, friend, dog lover, and gardener. Born and raised in northern Illinois, I come from a long line of modest needlewomen.
~ Shop Photos from Open House and other news!! ~
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Good Sunday Morning
~ Friends & Folk ~
I've been waiting to show you photos of our newly renovated shop,
and here they are!
Yesterday was our official re-...
Bread for the Journey
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We recently spent some time with our children and grandchildren in Hawaii
celebrating our 40th anniversary. What a celebration it was. Our time
spen...
Beyond the crabby
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Some needleworkers like to punch. I would love to do that right now.
Some needleworkers prefer stitching. It's what a victim of my ire would
need.
So...
A Little More Punching
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Blues and greens were my colors of choice for this new piece. I drew this
up yesterday and started punching. It went pretty quick and I was finished
this ...
Chirps and Mountain Views
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I got an email from my neighbors this morning. A wonderful couple who just
returned from their winter migration in Georgia. With them came the
sunshine (wh...
{Friday Photo Bliss} Busy, Busy Week!
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On Fridays (or Saturdays in this case!) I like to post snapshots from the
week that make me happy.
The weather was gorgeous this week, cool and mostly sun...
Portsmouth Jelly Roll Winner!
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The winner of the Portsmouth Jelly Roll™ is *Vicky*
I will get this right out to you Vicky!!
Thank you everyone
Laters,
Laurie
Friday Finishes: Beach Pillows!
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I finally sat down and made some pillows. I wanted to try the denim
materials I have been saving and do something simple, with raw edge.
On the ship pillo...
Early English wooden doll about 1790
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My little doll just came. She was well double boxed and impressively
cushioned. I found her last week on ebay. I love her in person so much
more! Her clo...
I'm Alive...just busy!
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*~ Greetings and Warm Welcome ~*
very, very busy....
will let your eyes do the talking today :)
All finished since March 26, 2018
[image: Untitled] [imag...
Any Information Helpful
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So I'm trying to find some information about a pair of very old socks
I purchased at an Estate Sale.
A Dr. whose home was filled with antiques.
They are co...
Catching Up!
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I've been busy hooking & quilting my little heart out. Let's see if I can
remember all the things I've made recently. This rug is my newest finish -
I comp...
A Prairie Journey
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We're getting close to the release of my next book, A Prairie Journey, and
I wanted to let you know that I am now taking pre-orders if you wish to
purchase...
Spring Sale Time
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My sister and I are getting ready for our annual Spring Sale in Rome NY
Antiques* Folk Art* Primitives* Barn Finds* Candles* Garden Art* Plants*&
Furnit...
SPRING MARKET!
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ONLY ON MY FB GROUP
https://www.facebook.com/groups/409661369107263/
My dear Wicked Hares, it's a tradition: at the beginning of spring I MUST
clean my s...
A Few "New Old" Creations ...
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Hello my dear friends,
it is always nice to try something new but I do enjoy making "old" things
again too.
I have several unfinished projects in my stud...
~ Under the Canopy ~
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* Spring would not be Spring here without colorful Azaleas in bloom...*
*After a cold and gray winter, these beautiful bushes brighten up our*
*view with b...
ADDITION AND BRIAN UPDATE....
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I'M SORRY I'M SO OVERDUE ON AN UPDATE!
LIFE IS SO BUSY EVERY DAY ANYMORE.
I WANTED TO SHARE SOME PICTURES OF
THE NEW BATHROOM ADDITION FOR BRIAN.
WE ARE S...
IT'S NOT INSTANT OATMEAL!
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Happy Easter my friends. I hope this post finds you full of blessings, full
bellies and new memories.
You are probably wondering about my title to this pos...
EASTER GREETINGS !
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I just couldn't let another month go by without making a blog post. I
really have no photos to show of what I've been accomplishing because it
isn't much ...
April Early Works
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I do believe Spring is actually here!
My Spring flowers are poking through the ground and blooming. Here's to no
late freeze! 😀
I've got a few wool ite...
Posting on Instagram
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Google/Blogger has made it so I have to do three steps to get pictures on
this blog. Because I use my iPad for almost everything, it is harder to get
image...
Happy Mail!
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Received *happy mail* this weekend!
♥︎
A box filled with pure *goodness* . . .
from the apricot & honey soap with the tiny bunny on top
to the yummy chocol...
Oh the Torture!
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I found this sweet home in York in January. While I've never pictured
myself in a bungalo-style home, I was instantly intrigued with this house.
And wh...
JUNK JOURNAL EMBELLISHMENT TUTORIALS...
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I recently set myself up with a little personal challenge to try and create
3 Junk Journals for $20 worth of supplies bought from the Dollar Tree. The
s...
Glue Book Revisited
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Hello my dear friends,
for today's Simply Neutrals Tuesday over at AppleApricot I choose a few of
my Glue book pages which I did a few years ago. Yes, tim...
2018 Exclusive Needlework Market Kit
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It's that time of year again...
the 2018 Needlework Market in Nashville is just around the corner.
It is all hands on deck here at the homestead.
Everyone i...
My Valentines
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This guy. We've had 20 Valentine's Days together now. Things are different
than they were way back then. Then it was all about fancy restaurants and
one-up...
Farm Chicks and Quilts
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What a wonderful quilt Geni made! I asked some of the gals to help with
some samples and look at this wonderful Farm Chick quilt Geni stitched up.
It'...
New Doodle Pattern
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I've decided to create a pattern for my "Bunny Love" watercolor paintings I
did a few years ago... You can paint the designs , mixed media , watercolor
or ...
It is 2018!
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I have been a very bad blogger.
New year, new start, right?
I debated whether or not to start a new project on New Years Day, as I have
done for many year...
~*NEEDLEPUNCHING!*~
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Hello Dear Friends!
How about a little NEEDLEPUNCHING! Yup, I am squeezing in a little crafty
time. Something happening and you may be interested in seei...
Gingerbread birds and butter brickle
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I made these gingerbread birds this past week from an antique cookie board
I purchased last year. I can't even begin to tell you how much it
cost.....but...
CHRISTMAS HOUSE DECOR....PART ONE
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Whew...it sure got cold fast here in southeastern Michigan..but I'm loving
it!! Call me crazy....but I love the snow and I love the cold. I just
wanted to...
Make your own Honey and Onion Cough Syrup
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[image: Honey And Onion Cough Syrup]
Honey And Onion Cough Syrup
Onion is a strong friend during cold and classic among home remedies.
Onions have an anti...
All The Trimmings Show This Saturday!
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*Just a little reminder that the All The Trimmings show is this Saturday. I
love this cozy little gift show and so will you! Ken and I always buy our
fr...
Flower
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This is Flower, a rescue dog belonging to my oldest and bestest friend,
Kris.
She got Flower at the Shelton City Dog Shelter, where she had to enter her
...
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Wow...I haven't posted on this blog in such a long time....I thought I
would share my Fall/Halloween rugs with you all...
They're all listed in my Etsy Sho...
"Home Sweet Home" at Highland Yard Vintage
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As I shared earlier in the month, I am now a vendor at Highland Yard
Vintage, a monthly market that takes place in Chandler Az. I am thrilled to
be in the...
Bittersweet and Acorns
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Bittersweet and Acorns
Bittersweet berry vines and 2 acorn branches surround this plump pumpkin
that I designed. My stitching was done on coffee dyed osna...
Two in One New E-Pattern.....
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*Happy Tuesday Friends! I just wanted to share my NEW 2017 pattern for my
Primitive Witch and Americana doll that I just listed on Etsy. She is so
adorable...
Changes
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I am back after a much needed little break! I have been enjoying spring,
working in the yard and catching up on life. We have a new baseball team
here in K...
PSS Stitcher Retreat
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The next thing you know it's May
and you haven't updated your blog!
I have been super busy, just
like all of you.
Yesterday I came back home after
being...
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Well I think I finally can update my blog again. I can not upload
pictures from my ipad so back to my pc I have to go. If anyone knows how
to upload pi...
Gratitude
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There is something about Sunday mornings that summons forth strong
feelings of gratitude. Perhaps it is because it is often the one time in
the entire...
Politics or Just a Loser of an Idea?
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I'm seriously considering why I have yet to sell a pattern or Cowboy
Campfire Coffee Break Play set.
My pattern isn't complex, and when I've given away f...
StitchyBox is the New Owner of Needleprint charts
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I am delighted to tell you that as from today, StitchyBox in Vancouver,
Washington, USA is the new owner of Needleprint charts.
Liz Westlake, the owner of...
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I have been dabbling with painting larger canvas pieces and I LOVE IT! Lots
of time involved but it allows so much more to the creative process. This
des...
SALT ROOM THERAPY ~ ~ ~
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Last Saturday, Sonny and I went to Just Breathe in Bellville, for salt
therapy. It is supposed to be very good for respiratory issues ( which he
has righ...
It has been a long time!!!
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If you are reading this, then I am thrilled that you are here! It has been
much time, since I have posted and I feel that I need to start out 2017
better! ...
HURRICANE MATTHEW COMING DOWN THE BEACH PATH
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Hi everyone....been so long since I have posted, been in the hosptial this
past week. I am doing fine.
Found this image on a site and thought it so painte...
Wool Pumpkin Tutorial
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I am like your worst nightmare! I am back with a new tutorial. I am on
Facebook and one of you faithful blog followers asked if I would make a
tutorial o...
We've Moved!
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Hello! Long, long, long time no blog, hu? I realize I have not blogged in
ages, and I have been thinking of starting up again. However, I have moved
my blo...
Jack O Lanterns Halloween Creations
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Jack O Lanterns
Thought I would also do a blast from the past photo.
This is one of my headless pumpkin doll sets.
Primitive Bottles "Thankful" Thanksgiving Decor
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I just listed these on ebay. I made some in the past for Christmas and
they were very popular. This set is for Thanksgiving but would also be
very nice t...
Rustic Mantle Beam Install and Drywall
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CHECK OUT ALL OUR HOUSE BUILDING POSTS!!
We hired out the drywall.
But before the crew could come we had a few custom projects to do ourselves.
RUSTIC MA...
Away we Go...
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If you're looking for BigBrownDogPrimitives, we've changed our name to
DigitalAntiques.
Click on the picture above to join us!
Our new address is digital...
Bunnies galore
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My style is all over the place. Most times I teeter between the
primitive/grungy look and the cute "sorta" grungy look. I rarely go to the
extreme.
Feeli...
podcast episode 63: purposeful knitting
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Show Notes
OFF THE NEEDLES
Hoot! by Ysolda Teague Chelsea Beach Shawl, test knit for Holli Dapp of
Swift Knits podcast / design out later this month
ON THE...
Thursday Hooking
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Fun day with the girls at Grant Street Woolworks yesterday. Got there a
little later than usual, and Linda had some shoppers that were there and
gone alre...
Seagull Image Free Image From Leaping Frog Designs
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*I have been playing around a little*
*in my cropping program and*
*decided to do a Seagull*
*Last week I took this photograph at the*
*Oregon Coast. This f...
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~*~*~* Now On Sale ~*~*~Give yourself some summertime fun by taking this
popular online class available at Creative Workshops. Learn to make your
own custo...
Top Gun (1986) Watch Full Movie
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Download Movie *Top Gun* in High Definition Quality. Watch Streaming *Top
Gun* in High Quality. Online Streaming *Top Gun* in Best Look Video Format.
Ful...
Hey there!
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*My dear friends, *
*Many seasons have passed, but I keep you all forever with me along this
journey. I'm excited to say that I've decided to begin blogg...
Schoolgirl Samplers Exhibit
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Hi Sweet Friends!
Just a quick FYI about a nice sampler exhibit @ the Morven Museum in
Princeton, NJ, runs 10/2014 thru 3/2015.
Morven Museum
Tootle...
I am Back!!!
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I gave up on blogging for quite awhile...computer trouble and I had lots of
issues with my blog. I am back on ETSY selling and I want to combine my
blog ...
Fabric Collage
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I recently completed this collage for a wonderful blogging friend.
Have a great day and thanks for stopping by my nest!
Take Care - *Robin*
27 months with Lilly
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Lilly left us on 5-31, 2014. She had a really bad night, by morning the
pain was too much for Lilly so we took her to have her laid to rest. No
matter how ...
Seeing Spots!
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Let me begin by apologizing (ONCE AGAIN) for being such a bad blogger. I
try, I really do. My TSH Face Book page gets updated more frequently, so
check i...
flower'd frocks and garden walks~
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good morning
dear friends~
as these spring days begin to lengthen and warm,
a meadowlark sings in the old rose by the dollhouse door
and myself, the doll...
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we all have 'that corner' in our home decor
the corner that looks bare, yet we can't find
anything that works
without making it look 'junked up'
well, *we'...
We've officially moved...NO JOKE!!!
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TO OUR NEW BLOG LOCATION! YAY! Really, this is not an April Fool's joke ;)!
Feel free to browse around here at the YEARS of projects that we've created
and...
Curve Balls...
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*Hello Friends Old and New! It has been a while since I was here and it
feels good to be back. My husband was in an ATV accident in 2011. He
injured h...
Welcome to 2014!
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Happy New Year to all! Hope everyone has a wonderful 2014!
This is my new Hearts Collection. I will be listing these on eBay.
If you haven't stopped ...
2014….Re-Gift
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It has been months since I have actually posted here, and for that I am sad.
Real life seems to have gotten in the way of much that I try to do these
days....
Gathered Treasures
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Gathered Treasures
Join me at this fantastic show full of amazing vendors!
I am thinking about trying to do a little more blogging instead of strickly
fac...
Heat Embossing Color Tip
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A quick tip showing how you can have any colour heat embossed image when
using clear embossing powder, versamark and the ink of your choice... I
would...
Prairie Schooler Santas
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Let me just say, I love July!
July 4th is one of my favorite holidays - I love being at ball games and
hearing the National Anthem being played this month...
Cupcakes
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A bit of a quiet day in the shop today so it was nice to come home to
pretty carrot cake cupcakes Erica made ~ and flowers :)
I hope everyone is having a...
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As usual written words fail me,Just can't say enough about this talented
Artist...I found an awesome Rug designer ...*Yvonne Buus-Vintage Heart
Primitives...
It's the Little Things
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*Yesterday it was my birthday. *
*I hung one more year on the line.*
*I ain't worrying. *
*And I ain't scurrying. *
*I'm just having a good time.*
*~Paul Sim...
A New Beginning
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Simply put, this is my wish for the New Year. The outgoing one was riddled
with far too much violence and soul-crushing sadness. May we all come
together...
On a Grand Tour...
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Have you ever heard of a Grand Tour? Wikipedia has a full description, but
I'll just give you a few lines: "The Grand Tour was the traditional trip of
Euro...
Winter Wonderland
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Hope this post finds you all doing well. We are doing just fine here in
the Adkins Household. We had an enjoyable Thanksgiving with our family and
hope...
Relationship Predictions
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A adequately accepted seek engine concern is accord predictions.
Presumably, anyone allurement that statement, is analytic for analytic
account sites. A...
Cool Morning
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The weather sure has changed this last week. These cooler temps sure have
put me in the mood for the upcoming holidays. I have been busy designing
and st...
Is it ever too late?
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Hello Folksies
Long time, no see. Or hear. Or whatever. I have been so erstwhile this
year. Fancy word for being formerly occupied. OCCUPIED? No, not...
June and so much to do!!!
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First off I have had alot of questions regarding my Kegger that
disappeared.... He is back!!!! Four weeks to the day and he appears. I was
in Missouri visi...
It's Wednesday evening....
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Blooming Clematis in my gardenand only two more days until the weekend. I
am ready to hide eggs for Emma to find. I think she will have a wonderful
time h...
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I have to say that even though my kids are grown and have started their own
lives, I find myself still very proud of the achievements and happenings in
t...
She Art Designs
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First, let me say "A Happy New Year"...
I am a really bad blogger these days, it's been a month.
My goodness, I have no idea where the time goes but I do...
~merry christmas~
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*I hope everyone has had a Wonderful Christmas....*
*My family and I sure have enjoyed our time together. Jeff took the week
off work and it was really ni...
Merry Christmas Dear Friends...
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The best part of this magical time of year is being with those we love,
our family and friends who make our lives so very special and meaningful.
Wish...
Christmas In The Shop!
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*We've got several trees just laden with antique spun cotton fruit, veggies
and Santas*
*This Christmas season the shop at The Black Angus is filled to t...
Small Annies
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Little Red Annie #2
Approx 17" tall...has her dress trimmed with vintage red rik-rak and lace.
Price $28
Small rag doll....approx 13" tall...Price $22
NEW Christmas Cards!
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Dan and I are pleased to announce that our new Christmas cards are now
available!
These cards are simply primitive & folky! The front is an original
il...
A Gathering of Goodies
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Yep! Gotta get just the right one!!
No room in the back and the girls had to fill in around their feet!! Has
that ever happened to any of you?Oh my, what f...
SAD NEWS.....................
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Due to some bad luck I will not be teaching at the Artful Gathering.
PLEASE do not pre-register for my class! If you know of anyone that has
registered or...
THANK YOU ALICE
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I would like to thank Alice from Paris, Madrid for sending me a picture of
her finished sampler of "SHEPHARD AND SHEPHARDESS" she sent it to me a
while...
April Showers
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Bring May flowers and a Robin or two! Announcing my new pattern. A sweet
and somewhat realistic Robin.
http://www.picturetrail.com/theprimitiveheart
Al...
~Sweet Spring Folk Bird~
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Yes, it is Spring (officially anyway) but in the northeast old man winter
is not done with us yet. So a Sweet Spring Folk Bird called me to take some
pictu...
White Wednesday~Kitchen Whites
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I'm linking up with Kathleen's White Wednesday today....
These are the tops of our cabinets in the kitchen~
A chippy old column....
I had two like this, but...
Fall Door Charmer Pumpkins!!!
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I just finished up this great 3 ft tall pumpkin. He is slender and has a
grapevine wreath with pip berries and a tag. Great for doors, porches,
fireplaces...
The Great Wall of china
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I've noticed that in Goodwill stores, flea markets, yard sales, etc. there
always seems to be a plethora of mismatched plates. I buy them - even the
broke...
Poor Fat Riley
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*Fat Riley started at 28lbs. 2 months now, down to 24.5. New diet from Vet
will crash her down quicker. Goal is to get to 15-17lbs. POOR RILEY! And
yes...
"Ten Little Toes"
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Had way too much fun with this one! Entitled "Ten Little Toes" - look at
that little one wiggling her toes - so cute! Used a variety of cottons,
laces, cr...
Beautiful Day
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I've just come in from feeding all our farm animals, and it is absolutely
GORGEOUS outside! The sun shinning, the smell of fresh cut grass, our ducks
all ...
2 comments:
LOL! Well, go check out those Cuttlebugs! I have a feeling I'll be seeing some projects here soon! ;-) Honest - I don't have stock in the company! lol Thanks for stopping by and for your comments about my Cuttlebugged tags.
Hugs,
Diane
Thanks for playing along in my giveaway. Good luck to you and a happy 2011!
Hugs,
Marie
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