A few hours left to go..........

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

There's only a few hours left in 2009.... Bill and I are spending a quiet night just the two of us or rather just the four of us. As I am beginning to prepare dinner for us, the brothers are both napping. Jackson is beside  Bill on the sofa and Jake is in my favorite wing chair. They are pooped! They played hard this afternoon.

As I am thawing shrimp for dinner, I have a few minutes to ponder about the new year....Did y'all remember that we are starting a new decade?? Today, I played catch up on reading some of my favorite blogs....I have read some wonderful thoughts about resolutions and expectations for the new year. There's so much that we all can look forward to. Hopefully, we can all look back in a few months and be pleased that we are fulfilling our plans and dreams for 2010.

I also want to share one of my favorite gifts for Christmas this year, (not counting the kittys). I think Bill did a fabulous job of choosing something for me. I never really gave him a list or anything, but I had commented that I really liked the idea of this bench. I had one years ago when we lived in Chicago, but when we moved to Greensboro in 1991, I sold most of my beloved handmade prims. Our house  just wasn't suited for them. It was a 3 story Traditional Colonial that was way too prissy! So, I parted with a lot my special pieces. One that I always have regretted was a bench similiar to this. It was made from old barnwood as well, but not painted like this one.

Don't you love the way it is assembled? No nails, no glue, no tools, just four wood wedges! I think this is the coolest idea!

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Okay, let's move on to

WEB SITE NEWS!

From now through January 5th, 2010, I am offering 20% off your entire order!

Simply type in

20

in the voucher code section at checkout!

(Sorry, doesn't apply to previous orders or shipping charges.)

If you're like me, after I take down my Christmas decorations, I always feel my house needs a little something...so now is the time to shop for yourself!! 

I look forward to hearing from you all! I will have pics tomorrow of my January Giveaway! Yipee! I'm still working on my Christmas 2009 Picture Trail. I'll try to have it ready tomorrow or the next day!

Enjoy New Year's Eve and Be Safe!!

Hugs and Blessings,

Shari

Last Wednesday of 2009..........

I would like to wish everyone a belated MERRY CHRISTMAS! and a Blessed 2010!

As I am taking down my decorations, I feel it's time for an update!

I have a few things that I want to share with you all....including these little cuties that were a part of mine and Bill's Christmas to each other. They have already carved out a little space in my heart. I wasn't sure that I would ever be ready for another kitty, but we went to the local shelter and found these two little brothers that needed us as much as we needed them. Jake is larger one with more white and Jackson is the little guy with wild yellow eyes. I think they loved us from the first time we held them and I know Bill fell in love the first time Jackson crawled on to his shoulder and purred!

They're sitting on Bill's printer at his computer desk. They love spending time with him.

Here is a shot of them looking out at Bill! They love laying in the afternoon sun  that comes in my Dining Room bay window.

WEB SITE NEWS!

I want everyone to know that I am starting up a new monthly drawing over at my web site starting in January. I have neglected so much since November and I am ready to get back into my normal routine. And that includes updating my site and blog regularly, adding new products, sending out newsletters, having seasonal sales and of course, the monthly drawing! I will have more details coming!

Look for my picture trail for Christmas 2009. I am working on it as well..........

Once again, THANK YOU all for your support and caring comments and emails! Love you all and look forward to being a part of your lives in 2010!

Hugs and Blessings,

Shari

Snow is on the way........................

We are gearing up for the big SNOWSTORM in K-ville that is supposedly coming today and tomorrow. They have already canceled school for the afternoon and most of the activities for this evening. I think we could get up to 8 inches here. (Personally, I hope we don't. Most of the time, we loose power and it's just a mess.) A little bit would be nice tho. Especially since Christmas is so close. Maybe it would put me in a festive mood. I have been feeling a little Scroogish! I have almost finished my shopping, but that's about it. I'm planning to make fudge and few other goodies on Sunday. We'll see..............

I have this one stocking door greeter left that I thought I would try to sell here. The other goodies went quickly, so what the hay??? I'll try it and see what happens.....

SOLD~SOLD~SOLD

Stocking Door Greeter

Overall, about 27 inches tall by 9 inches wide (widest point)

Weighs about 1.5 with box and packing

$11.00

I'll be happy to figure priority shipping for you. Just email me:

shari@homespunandprimitives.com

As always first come, first served.

Be back soon. I want to post some pictures of my Christmas decorating.

Until then....

Hugs,

Shari

so many kind words.....

First of all, THANK YOU ALL so much for the caring comments and wonderful emails about Rufie. You folks are SO special and I know that I will be ok. It might take a little while, but I will be fine.

Second, I have a few Christmas/ Winter things that I would like to sell. I was late getting them finished, but here they are anyway. I put them here so that shipping would be less than on my web site. Each can be  shipped for $4.90 and you can get them this week...2-3 days priority, so here goes. I'll be in and out today checking my email and first come first served. Actually, if you are interested, they could probably all be shipped together for $6.50 or so....

SOLD~SOLD~SOLD~

Flat Wood Snowman

About 8 x 7 inches

$6.00 or best offer

SOLD~SOLD~SOLD~

Recycle Quilt Grungy Mittens

About 9 x 9 inches, not including hanger

$7.50 or best offer

Sold~Sold~Sold

Wood Hanging Snowman

About 14 x 7 inches

$7.25 or best offer

Sold~Sold~Sold~

Unique Snowman Votive Holder with Grungy Candle

About 9.5 x 7 inches in size

7.25 or best offer

Let me know if you're interested.....email me:

shari@homespunandprimitives.com

I can sent Pay Pal invoice and ship today!

Hugs,

Shari

Feeling sooooo SAD....

I have sat down here so many times over the past couple of weeks to make a post....couldn't seem to find the words to say what I needed to say. We have lost our beloved Rufie Cat...he passed away in November. I feel like a part of my heart has been ripped out. Some days I can't stop the tears and other days, I think it must be a dream. He can't possibly be gone. It was very sudden and totally took us by surprise. Literally one minute he was fine and the next he was moaning in pain. I immediately knew that something was wrong and in 10 minutes or less we were on our way to the emergency vet's office. Unfortunately, he had a mass rupture in his abdomen and there was nothing that could be done. He was gone in less than an hour after he got sick. I couldn't believe it!!! Still can't sometimes....he was such a major part of my life. And I miss him terribly!

My daughter Cait, wrote this the day he died.....

Today, I lost a dear friend/brother/pet... Rufie, my baby kitty, was put down. He was my first kitten, and truly such an awesome little guy. I will never ever forget the first time I saw him, from that first moment, I was in love with this little black and white spitfire that could not decide if he hated me or loved me.... You will be missed so much Rufie, not only by me, and I really hope that your heaven has an always full bowl of friskies and bacon on the weekends. I love you buddy, and thank you for giving us seven years. Rest in peace.

These were the last pics that I took of him........ they're not very good, but that's ok, this is how he was. He was such a big boy...even the vet commented on his size. He was sitting in the chair watching me stitch pillow tops. He was always, always, always close by to me. And I never felt alone, until now...

I have been working on this for hours and have had all kinds of computer problems, but I wanted y'all to know what happened to me.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS and I have missed you all!

Hugs,

Shari

Sunday Evening................

HELLO ALL!

Hope you all are well!

It's been such a long time since I have posted.  I have tried to sneak on to read a few blogs, but to be honest....I just haven't had the time to post or I haven't made the time to. This is always such a busy time for me and there's soooooo much going on for me right now, that I have really neglected blogging and my web site. I promise to do better when things slow down a bit......I tried to add a few things to my site today and dang it, they have made all these wonderful upgrades that I am going to have to learn how to use! It has been so long since I have had a chance to update there....but I did manage to get a couple of things on there.

There have been 2 Christmas Open Houses that I had to make things for. I think Crockett's Store (alone) in Fancy Gap could keep busy. Plus I am still trying to fill my booth at Pilot Mountain Peddlers in Pilot Mountain! They both had Christmas open houses this weekend. And I didn't have (near) the Christmas goodies that I would like to have had, but I did the best I could.  Hopefully, I'll be adding more in the days to come...there's still a little time left for Christmas, right?

Here's some of the things that I have been working on.........

Grungy Mittens with greenery....

Candy canes made from ticking....

Candles, candles and more candles.....

Christmas stars.......

Stocking door greeter......

Painted Christmas heart.........

Lots and lots of room sprays...

Annie shelf sitter......

Christmas tapers.........

Dolls....

Kitty and snowman....

Prim Angel on spool........

I'm not feeling so good today, so I think I'll close for now! I 'll have more to share soon!

Hugs and Blessings,

Shari

Rain, Rain and more Rain

Happy November Y'all!

I can't believe how long it has been since I have posted....and now it is November already! Halloween was rainy off and on all day and evening. We had between 20-25 trick or treaters before we turned off the lights. It had started to rain again and I just didn't want to fool with it.

Last week was a very busy week for me, although I didn't get a lot accomplished. This is the time of year when I have to make every minute count! My back is still giving me a fit at times and Friday I had one of the worst headaches in ages. Both of my Grandkids had the H1N1 Virus and Am thinks maybe she had it on Thursday. I thought that that she should go to the Dr., but she was afraid of picking up something else while she was there. Miss Elle had it first...Dr. dianosed over the phone. Since she had no severe symptoms, other than a high temp for a couple of days, they didn't treat her with anything. A few days later Alexander had some serious issues with breathing, so the Pediatrician saw him immediately. They treated him with Tamma-Flu (?). We couldn't believe that with insurance it was still $60.00 for 5 days! What do folks do that don't have insurance???

Okay, enough of that...

Lots of pics, so grab a cup of tea or coffee.

Just a day or so ago,  I finished up the last of the Fall items for orders. And I have started on a few things for Christmas, but some of the OOAK items are selling almost as soon as I get them on my web site. That's a good thing and I am so appreciative! I think next year I will work on Christmas in April! With the economy still slugglish here, I didn't anticipate folks buying so much FALL and now CHRISTMAS.

Here are a few pics of what I've been doing....

Prim Shadow Box...Homespun star is the perfect size for an ornie.....

Too Cute Homespun Gathering ...

Large size sheep for a special customer.....

A couple special order signs....Small size grubby candle and paddle....

Patchwork pillows are always soooo popular...

Large size grungy candle paddle...

Wall mounted drying rack, cute with tea towels and pieces of linen....

Ornies....

Patchwork Chair Pad, also can be made in one or two homspuns...

handpainted sign.....

I have got to learn how to do this picture better or learn Live Writer...maybe next week in my spare time.

Opps forgot these...special order pillow and star

Old Crow on perch........

Beautiful saying on this sign!!

Prim signs....

Well, this blog is going bonkers!!! Just added 6 of the same picture! Maybe the rain is getting to it....

Be back soon!!

Shari

Tuesday Evening.....

It has taken a few attempts, but I have finally got to post again. First of all, the 30% off sale is extended for a few days. There were some problems with the code, but it is fixed now.

Second, here are a few pics of what I have been working on................

Love this candle and paddle

Maybe this is enough for now. I'm having a few problems getting the pics to go where I want them............

Until next time.

Hugs,

Shari