Another Snowy Friday................

I can't believe another week has shot by...between Drs.appointments (mine and going with my Mom and Dad), my niece having her twins, Saydee and Sawyer to go along with ShyAnn and Skyler (all S's, six letters and all have a Y, cute huh?) working on orders, picking up supplies and making a trip on Thursday to Pilot Mountain and Fancy Gap.....and to top it off we are supposed to get another significant amount of SNOW this weekend.
It's barely 7:00 here and the grass is covered, but none on the sidewalk or streets. They (don't exactly know who they are???) decided earlier today to close schools 2 hours early and cancel evening activities all around the Triad. We went out to dinner beause I was afraid we'd be stuck in the house all weekend. There were lots of folks out and about, even in the pouring Snow. I'll post some pics tomorrow.......

 First of all, Tammy has some great things in the Peddler Store at Pilot Mountain. Here's a few things that I forgot to share last time I was there.

This great little candleholder...

Rusty hanging candleholder....

Wall or lap quilt, Jackson not included....and not to forget Jake

Aren't they getting big???

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I found this on Thursday as well...at one of the Antique stores.

I couldn't resist it. It has a heart logo on it....

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Then on to Fancy Gap to take this....

If any of you guys are near Crockett's Country Store, it is well worth the drive! Right now, they have a huge selection of braided rugs, enamelware (ON SALE) and little kitchen table sets. The store is decorated for Valentine's Day and looks great!!! Betty and Dan are always there to answer questions and offer plenty of decorating ideas!!

I got these few things while I was there....

I'll show you soon where the enamelware strainer is going. Love, love, love these little bunches of flowers. The leaves remind me of fun foam that my kids used to play with. The label is going on a large jar my Mom saved for me.

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I didn't realize this was going to be so long. Just a couple more things and then I'm off to finish a project.

I put a few new things on my web site yesterday and I am so excited!!! I sold three of these almost as soon as I got it on there. Turned out really CUTE!!!

Accessories shown are not included...

and have already sold one of these

Round table bench/riser..........

Stay warm and safe. I'll be back soon with some other projects.......

Hugs,

Shari

Friday already...........

it's Friday and another COLD, drippy day in K-ville. What happened to the Spring-like days earlier this week?  I have lots of projects to do in the garage and it's too stinking cold to even go out there.....
and to make matters worse....I have had some type of computer problems this whole week!! Several times this week,  I've tried to post and it just stops...no warning, no nothin"!! So annoying!! I'm used to sitting down and everything working like a charm. Hubby has been so wonderful to make everything as easy as possible for me and it really ticks me off if it doesn't. It's like it has been possessed for several days. It has  had a mind of it's own this week. On Wednesday, it was soooooo bad that it wouldn't partiscipate at all. Finally, after much fussin' and a few choice words, hubby worked on it for me. He decided that we needed more memory, so off to Winston we went. After spending $100.00 (yes, one hundred dollars) on two little thingys, about the size of bacon strips, we were headed home. It took him about 30 seconds to install it and it worked really well. But, for some reason yesterday and several times today...it just reboots on its own. I can be in the middle of something and it just shuts down and restarts. He's gonna check out a few other things when I finished for the day.
I'm about to think that it just dis-likes Blogs and such..... what do y'all think??

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Rondell over at Tomato Creek Prims (  http://rondell-tomatoecreekprims.blogspot.com/ )

  bought little homespun hearts from me last week and has posted them in her blog header. They look so perfect in her display. Thanks for sharing , Rondell!

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Amity sent me these pictures of the Grandkids yesterday. They are growing faster than weeds! Can't believe how grown-up they both look.

These were school pictures, but actually really good shots. Alex is in kindergarten and Miss Elle is in pre-school.

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I'll close with a couple of things that I put on my web site today....

Love, love, love how these turned out! You can choose your favorite fabric and color!

Only $1.99 EACH!!

You can find them here:

http://www.homespunandprimitives.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1013

and this

Pillow set...only $12.99 for the set

You can find it here:

http://www.homespunandprimitives.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=1012

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For those of you that found the special of the week... (the little table bench) SOLD OUT,

IT"S BACK!! I corrected the error and it is once again available for purchase! I didn't expect the response that I received on this one! Yipee!!

You can find it here:

http://www.homespunandprimitives.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=923

Well, I have a few things left on my list for today, so I'm gonna run for now. Thanks to all of you for stopping by and entering my giveaway! And for all the comments!

Hugs,

Shari

just a few pics to share....this weeks web site special...

Finally a beautiful sunny day! We ( hubby is on vacation again) actually opened a couple of windows today. Jake and Jackson enjoyed laying in the sun and taking a nap.

Web site special for this week.

This fabulous table bench/riser is only $7.50!!

You can find it here:

http://www.homespunandprimitives.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=923

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I also, wanted y'all to see some of the goodies I have been working on....wish I could remember to take more pics of things before I ship them out.

Some of these were for wholesale orders, web site orders and a few things went to Pilot Mountain.

I also wanted folks to know that I am offering wholesale again! I have "openings" for 3 new customers! If you're interested, email me:

shari@homespunandprimitives.com

I need to reboot my computer, so I'll be back a little later...........

Shari

nice Saturday in K-ville.........

We have finally had some warmer temperatures around here. Today wasn't real sunny, but at least I didn't freeze my fannie off.

We went out to breakfast and then to the grocery store, but didn't really get anything. I went yesterday and got most of what we needed. I came home and started working on some orders.

It has been been such a busy week for me. Finally got up to Pilot Mountain to pick up my Christmas leftovers and to take a few new things. Decided to offer a few of the Christmas things here. I know that everyone is probably SICK of Christmas, but can you all really resist a bargain? And I don't want to have to pack it all away, lazy me........so here we go.

Set of grungy candy canes made from burgandy ticking

Christmas greenery, berries and tag

About 8 x 6 inches in size

Originally sold for $10.00

NOW $5.00 set plus 3.50 shipping

Primitive muslin snowman head

Christmas greenery halo

About 11 inches tall by 10 inches wide

Measures 30 inches around....can you tell how big he is in comparison to the crate?

Originally sold for $18.99

NOW $9.00 plus 5.00 shipping

~SOLD~SOLD~SOLD~

Patchwork Stockings in a Crazy Quilt Design

About 19 x 5 inches in size...Backing is burgandy check homespun

Originally sold for $15.99 ea.

NOW $14.00 Set plus 3.00 shipping

REDUCED!!!!

NOW $9.00 SET of 2!!! plus 3.00 shipping

~SOLD~SOLD~SOLD~

Christmas Homespun Star

Rusty Bell, berries, Greenery, grungy Tag and glitter

About 14.5 inches tall by 10 inches wide

Originally $15.99

NOW $5.25 plus 5.00 shipping

If you're interested or have ?'s ....email me

shari@homespunandprimitives.com

Will be happy to combine shipping to save you even more.

Thanks for looking.

Hugs and Blessings,

Shari

Freezin' Saturday Morning..............

Is it as cold for y'all, as it is here in NC? I have been just about to freeze to death this week. Have tried to stay in as much as possible, but sometimes you just have to bite the bullet and venture out. A few times out to the grocery store, Walmart, Lowes and the post office. That's about as far as I could make it. Oh, and a couple of trips to the vet with Mr. Jake.

I found out a couple of days ago that (my) Walmart is no longer going to be selling fabric!!! This really stinks to me, as I'm sure it has and does to folks all over the country. We have no where to buy anything fabric related without driving to Winston-Salem or Greensboro. Do any of you know if they will continue to sell fiberfill in the boxes????

I've actually been pretty busy this week working on orders. Dolls seem to be the item of the week....orders for ten on hand right now. That's rather unusual for me. Pillow orders are coming in right along with the dolls. Wood items are a close third....

Question for y'all....do you decorate for Valentine's Day or go right to Spring/Easter? I usually have a few Snowmen out for January, then put out my Valentine goodies a couple of weeks before the Holiday. Do most folks even bother?

I made this cute little handpainted sign with a heart and have already sold one.

So, I think I'll add it to my web site.

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Yesterday, I added a few things to my Etsy store and will be adding a few more goodies soon. I kinda like the idea of selling on Etsy and on my blog, 'cause you can have control over the shipping charges.

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I'm still having a 20% off sale over at my web site through today, so check that out if you get a chance. And don't forget to keep entering the January Giveaway!

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This was a special request that I was asked to do for a gift. I might offer these on my site as well....hand-painted, not stenciled. This one is purple and white, no antiquing....quite a change for me.

Here's another cutie that I made during Christmas...I think she has the most unique personality! LOL!!

Well, that's about it for now.

Until next time.

Hugs,

Shari

OOAK Goodies To Share.......

HAPPY SUNDAY Y'ALL!!

Brrrr! I saw that someone else started out their blog this way and thought it very fitting....it is so bitterly cold here. Temperatures haven't been this low in a long time. It's about 27 degrees here right now, but this morning it was 17 or 18 when I looked at the thermometer. Way too cold for me. And it's supposed to be that way for all this week!!! Have I mentioned that I hate cold weather??? I will be staying in all week, drinking hot drinks and crafting, crafting, crafting. So happy that I have lots to do this week and hubby goes back to work. Yey!

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I have been planning to post some things that my best friend, Lain (she's also my sister!) has made, but she ended up selling most of the goodies before I could share them with you all! She is just starting out selling on-line and I offered to show some of her wares. I am going to help her soon with a blog of her own and maybe an Etsy or  Picture Trail site.
But, in meantime, here's  a couple of her handmades.....

Just in time for Valentine's Day, but can be for everyday too!

~Sold~Sold~Sold~

Muslin heart painted burgandy and scrubbed...old doily pocket has been aged and filled with Sweet Annie. Wire hanger, jute tie and rusty pin are finishing touches.

It's about 10 inches in size.

$9.99 plus shipping

~Sold~Sold~Sold~

Perfect piece for EASTER and Spring!

Primitive  bag made from a vintage quilt and filled with green moss and three grungy carrots. Fabric crow, jute tie and tag are final touches.

About 13 x 11 inches in size.

$14.99 plus shipping

~Sold~Sold~Sold~

Primitive Black Prairie Doll is dressed in a blue calico dress with bloomers, a jute tie and tag.

About 19.5 inches tall.

$15.99 plus shipping

Did I mention that these are all ONE OF A KIND?? And can be shipped Priority Mail for $4.95 ea. Buy them all and save on shipping.....

If you're interested, need more info or pictures, email her at:

elainecrouse@gmail.com

or me at:

shari@homespunandprimitives.com

(First come, first served)

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I am trying to re-do a few things since taking down my decorations. What do y'all think about using this wonderful old, old ironing board as a sofa table??? I don't know exacly what to put on it, but I found this big, ole bowl in Cait's room the other day. I had totally forgotten about it and would really like to use it somewhere......

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A couple more things, and I'm off to eat some yummy homemade, vegetable beef soup....

Don't forget for every comment ( doesn't have to be just on Jan 1st. post), you get another entry for my giveaway!

And the sale at my web site continues through the 5th of January!!

Try to stay warm!!!

Hugs and Blessings,

Shari

New Year's Day.............

First of all, I hope everyone had a safe New Years Eve. I realize at this stage of my life...it's hard to stay up late and get up early. It's already mid morning on this beautiful, sunny day and I have so much to do. I'm already behind schedule. (This may be one of those posts that takes me all day to get finished.)
In my family, it is tradition to eat ham, blackeyed peas and greens on New Years Day. I have already cooked the ham this morning and made potato salad and deviled eggs. I'll finish up the greens and peas shortly. My Mom called and they are coming by for a visit. They haven't seen the new kittys and thought today would be good. I invited them to eat, because we have plenty.
Today is also the day I traditionally take down our Christmas Tree. I have pretty much packed everything else up and re-organized it all. Ever since we were first married, I have left my tree up until Jan. 1st...don't really know why. Good luck, maybe??? It always makes me a little sad when I do the un-decorating...
But, it's nice to have my everyday goodies back out.
Well, I figured this post would take me all day and sure enough, it's almost 9:30 and I haven't finished. We had a great meal and visit with my parents, phone calls from both kids wishing us a Happy New Year and all in all, I couldn't ask for a nicer start to 2010! But, I honestly didn't think it would take me this long to post. I promise I'm almost finished...just wanted to add one more thing. For my January Giveaway, it will be this:

A fabulous spoon rack with chicken wire backing...comes complete with three assorted wood spoons, two cutting boards, grungy doily and even the grungy votive and pan! AND if you're the lucky winner you can choose the colors you want for EVERYTHING! As my hubby says, it don't get any better than that!

All you have to do is leave a comment, send me an email,

shari@homespunandprimitives.com

(put contest in subject line)

or sign my guestbook at the bottom of this page.

I look forward to hearing you all!!

Hugs,

Shari

Afterthought.......I have a few Christmas pics to share. Look to the left and click on the picture....

There's lots more, but I have to upgrade and I haven't had a chance...maybe tomorrow.