Vintage Keepsake Trunk: September 2009

THE PRAYSE OF THE NEEDLE

A CRAFTER'S POEM

Crafts are here, crafts are there.My craft supplies are everywhere.
I really should clean this mess,
But I like it, I must confess.
Floor is littered, chairs are piled,
Kitchen’s looking pretty wild.
On the table counter too,
Seems that any place will do.Hall is stacked with cartons high,
Filled with things folks like to buy.
Garage is full, but so far…
There’s still room to park the car.
never have an idle day,
New ideas come my way.
Don’t know yet what I’ll create,
But at least my imagination’s great.
My family smiles, they don’t complain,
Although at times I know I'm a pain.
But when all is said and done,
I really am a crafty one !!!!

Author Unknown

Have a crafty day!

Wednesday, September 30, 2009

"BATARA" ART DOLL FEATURED IN AN ETSY TREASURY

"BATARA"

Primitive Halloween Bat Art Doll

featured on an Etsy Treasury called "Fall Prims" for Old Farmhouse Gathering Etsy Team

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=70034

Monday, September 28, 2009

MONDAY'S MARKETPLACE FEATURED OFG ARTISAN ON ETSY

This week it is truly my pleasure to introduce to you my fellow OFG sister, Susan Green of Keepsake Korner.

Below is a sample of her work and you can see everything on Etsy at:

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5839620

~INTERVIEW~

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

As to how the name came about.....actually...nothing special. Wanted a name that reflected items you would want to keep. So I played around with some names. Now my sub-line "Creations from Stitches of Thread" came about from playing around with names that represented for the most part, my creativity in fibers.

2. How long have you been on Etsy?

I believe a year and 3 months now. Started May 2008.

3. What type of items do you offer?

Many purposeful/needful items. Most are sewing. I do alot of other art work, but haven't display much on Etsy.

4. How long have you been crafting?

Just about all my life. My grandmother that raised me taught me to sew. She was a lovely seamstress. Did alot of sewing during the depression to bring in extra money.

5. Who or What inspires you?

Words from novels, poems etc. can inspire me. Then there is God's Creation! Awesome!

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

Oh I guess my Yo-Yo Flower picture that is framed. Right now they are alot of fun. I get bored easily, (perhaps I have ADD)will thus try new things and go all out for a while until the boredom bug bites. ! :)

7. Other places where you can be found.

On my blog KeepsakeKorner.blogspot.com

OFG GIFT BASKET GIVEAWAY!

There is over $155.00 worth of Fabulous Prim necessities in this Handmade basket by Rose Clawson of Baskets by Rose.

Included in this wonderful basket is~~~4~pack Autumn Harvest Melting Tarts by Andrea CarrierGhosts Gather Here Sign by Kerri SavinaHandmade Votive Candle Holder by Carol Anderson"Piggy" Oven Mitt w/ Wooden Spoons by Judy BaileyGrungy Pumpkin / Crow Make-do by Doris HensonCount Dracula Sitter by Jody SeilheimerTrick or Treats Soy Candle byKimberly ScottWool Applique Pillow by Teresa MillerPrim Pumpkin Tag by Kim Orcutt"Frankie" Doll By Joan Minervini

GO HERE TO SIGN UP......

http://oldfarmhousegathering.blogspot.com/

Friday, September 25, 2009

PRIM WITCH "Samantha" FEATURED IN AN ETSY TREASURY!!

SEE THE ETSY TREASURY HERE......

"Good Grief, Charlie Brown, It's the OFG Fall Celebration"
http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=84110

Monday, September 21, 2009

MONDAY'S MARKETPLACE FEATURED ARTIST OF OFG ON ETSY

Each Monday, I'll be featuring a member from The Old Farmhouse Gathering Team on Etsy. These are some very talented artisans who create everything from Primitive to Shabby Chic, with an old fashioned flair! This week it is truly my pleasure to introduce to you my fellow OFG sister, Sue O'Connor of Rabbit Hollow Prims

Below is a sample of her work and you can see all of it at:

http://www.rabbithollowprims.etsy.com/

~INTERVIEW~

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?Rabbit Hollow Prims because my mom had the name for her shop when it was open and wanted to carry on the name.

2. How long have you been on Etsy?About 2 years

3. What type of items do you offer?primitive dolls. vintage patterns, fabrics and turkey calls

4. How long have you been crafting?17 years

5. Who or What inspires you?All the other doll artists out there.

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?I couldn't pick just one but I love Halloween the most.

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

http://www.rabbithollowprims.blogspot.com

http://www.spookyspells.blogspot.comhttp//shop.ebay.com/merchant/rabbithollowprims_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_ipgZhttp://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5125705

http://www.lemonpoppyseeds.com/shoppes/psrabbithollowprims/http://wsoapp-rabbithollowprims.blogspot.com/

http://www.countrycraftshowonline.com/craftbooth489/

http://www.ksgpshoppe.com/RabbitHollowPrims.htmlhttp://rabbithollowprims-soatp.blogspot.com/

FALL HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION OFFERINGS FROM OLDE FARMHOUSE GATHERING ON ETSY

Check out these 25 artist's listings for our OFGF Celebration.....

Sunday, September 20, 2009

NEW LISTINGS ON EBAY

PRIM HALLOWEEN "Samantha the Witch" ART DOLL
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160363753626

PRIM HALLOWEEEN BAT ART DOLL"BATILDA"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160363761889

PRIM HALLOWEEN WITCH MOUSE PUMPKIN CART "Punkins 4 Sale"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160363765502

PRIM HALLOWEEN BLACK CAT DOLL "KATRINA"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=160363779007

PRIM HALLOWEEN "Glenda the Witch" ART DOLL

NEW ETSY LAUNCH FOR OLD FARMHOUSE GATHERING MEMBERS

COME CELEBRATE WITH OFG ON ETSY!

FALL/HALLOWEEN CELEBRATION LAUNCH

Please visit my Etsy shoppe to view my new listings....

http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7050167

See over 100 handmade items for this launch here....

http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=handmade&search_query=ofgf&order=date_desc&ship_to=

FEATURED IN AN ETSY TREASURY!

Featured in another Etsy Treasury West

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=69001

"Punkins 4 Sale"

WITCH MOUSE & PUMPKIN CART

FEATURED IN AN ETSY TREASURY WEST!!

"MOON DUST" Mice on the Moon Makedo

Featured in an Esty Treasury West

http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=68863

WSOAPP MARKET SHOPPES "A Wynter Sweetheart's Sleigh Ride" LAUNCH

In honor of WSOAPP MARKET SHOPPES newest launch September 20th through September 27th the Christmas items below are now available.....

PRIM SANTA HAT PEPPERMINT FLORAL

PRIMITIVE GRUNGY CHRISTMAS STORY BOOK

SEE ALL MY SHOPPE ITEMS AT:

http://wsoapp-vintagekeepsaketrunk.blogspot.com/

Thursday, September 17, 2009

OFG TEAM ON ETSY FALL & HALLOWEEN CELEBRATIONS!

The Old Farmhouse Gathering Team will be starting our Fall and Halloween Celebration Saturday, September 19. We will also be having a Fall Gift Basket Giveaway October 1. A Basket, handmade by Rose Clawson, (Baskets by Rose) filled with Fall and Halloween items from OFG artists. There's a lot of Fall and Halloween talent amongst the ladies at the old farmhouse this season. So be sure and mark your calendars so you can shop for your primitive holiday home decor in the Old Farmhouse Gathering Holiday Celebration, and enter our Fall Gift Basket Giveaway! Good Luck to all who enter!

Stay tuned for further details.

-Sept. 19 - Oct. 31 Fall & Halloween Celebration-

October 1 Fall Gift Basket Giveaway

http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_type=all&search_query=OFGF&order=date_desc&ship_to=

Monday, September 14, 2009

OFG MARKETPLACE MONDAY FEATURED ARTIST

Each Monday, I'll be featuring a member from The Old Farmhouse Gathering Team on Etsy. We just added our 200th member this past weekend! These are some very talented artisans who create everything from Primitive to Shabby Chic, with an old fashioned flair! This week it is truly my pleasure to introduce to you my fellow OFG sister, Kimberly Scott of Sugar Creek Hollow

Below is a sample of her work and you can see all of it at:

http://www.sugarcreekhollow.etsy.com/

~INTERVIEW~

How long have you been selling on Etsy?

I’ve been on Etsy for about a year now, but Sugar Creek Hollow has only been open for about a month now.

What type of items do you offer?

Hand-poured Soy Candles, crocheted lace doilies, cotton dishcloths, an occasional crocheted afghan when I have the time, graphics, and I just recently added items from the kitchen such as jams and relishes.

How long have you been crafting?

Well over 25 years now

Who or What inspires you?

Probably my greatest inspiration has been my grandmother who passed on several years ago. She taught me at an early to crochet and sew, as well as how to make jams and butters. But when it comes to our candles, my youngest son is the true inspiration. He has mild Autism, and an obsession for smells. Making candles has become a family event that even he can take part in.

What is your favorite item in your shop and why?

I would have to say it’s my lace doilies. Creating these has taught me a great deal about patience. And I like to think that when one is purchased, it becomes that person’s next family heirloom.

Other places where you can be found?

Etsy Shoppe: SugarCreekHollow.etsy.com

Blog: Sugarcreek hollow.blogspot.com

Twitter: http://twitter.com/SugrCreekHollow

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/home.php#/profile.php?id=100000132453870&ref=profile

OTHER OFG SISTER'S SHOPPES.....

Firecracker Kid
Baskets By Rose
Apple Tree Cottage
Rabbit Hollow Prims
Rabbit Hollow Primitives
Signs of Patriotism

Saturday, September 12, 2009

Friday, September 11, 2009

LIGHT A CANDLE ONLINE

In Remembrance of those Americans who died on 9/11/01....
I have lit a candle on line.......

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=9%2F11