Sunny Saturday.....

I woke up before the worms this morning!! But, now the sun is shining and we're so supposed to have a nice couple of days!! I'm sitting here now listening to the news and they're talking about how it has been SIX weeks since we have had a nice,dry weekend!! They are predicting mid to upper 50's this afternoon!! YIPEE!! Hopefully, I can get out in the garage workshop and work on a few projects!

This morning as I was trying to find something to do (LOL! I have plenty to do, just wasn't really in the mood at 5 am), I was poking around my web site and decided to take a peek at my link exchanges....I haven't paid much attention to them, as of late. Wow! What a shocker!! There are TONS of web sites that I swapped banners with that are no longer in business. I find that to be SO SAD! I worked for a pretty good while and still have lots to remove that are no longer there. If you have a links page, you might want to do the same.

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I snapped this the other day as I was making dinner! I had two little helpers! They have grown so much!!

They have pretty much claimed my old hutch as theirs!

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When I went to my mailbox on Wednesday...I had a fabulous surprise! Natalie and Kenn from

http://bluecupboardprimitives.blogspot.com/

had sent me these wonderful prim ditty bags!

Two have already found their homes and I'm sure the others will find their place soon.

I love them! Thank you so much!! Please check them out, if you get a chance! They are excellent quality!!

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As I was cleaning out some more patterns and things this week...I ran across several that I have decided to part with...prices are marked....

Candle Book is SOLD

Cats, Bunnies and more

Penny Rugs Style

lots of painting...

If you're interested email me:

shari@homespunandprimitives.com

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Just a reminder to all the mailing lists folks....I have extended the offers until Monday! My computer and email were down for almost a whol day and wanted everyone to have the chance to purchase!

If you're not on my web site mailing list, you can sign up here:

http://www.homespunandprimitives.com/store/WsAncillary.asp?ID=6

or on the front page of my site:

http://www.homespunandprimitives.com/store/Default.asp

scroll down a ways and there it is...

Well, I'm off to finish up a checkerboard. See ya soon!

Shari

Valentine's Day.....

HAPPY VALENTINE'S DAY!!

As I sit here on this cold, February day, I am remembering Valentine days over the years. In the beginning, when it was just me and Bill... then later when Amity came along. And then many years later when Cait arrived. I'm trying to remember just how many Valentine Day's we have shared. I'm thinking this is our 34th one together! All the parties, cards, and  dinners are still just as special as the first.

It would be interesting to know how many cards and special Valentine treats I have made over the years. When the girls were in school, it was one of my favorite times to be a part of the Valentine celebration! The little ones were always so cute with their cards and claims of true LOVE.

And now, one of my fondest memories is one of our first together as a married couple....we hardly had money to pay the rent, but on Valentine's Day, here comes Bill with a dozen red roses! At that particular time, you couldn't get roses for less than $50.00 or so. And way back then...$50.00 was a huge amount of money! Needless to say, I was happy and sad at the same time! But then, last year was a special one too! Hubby got me special heart earrings from Kay jewelers...to match the necklace he had gotten me earlier.

But today, after all the holiday celebrations, just being together seems to be enough! I treasure our times with each other. Today, we shared our special breakfast, (as we do most weekends) we have already planned our Valentine dinner of steak, shrimp and fixins. And the best part, Bill is doing most of the cooking!

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After trying most of today to make a post, I am sad to report that I am still having a few problems with my computer. Bill has worked on it numerous times and can't pin point the problem. He has found a few things, but nothing major that would cause the problems that I have been having. It takes me forever to do anything. But I keep plugging along.

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I have decided to list a few things on Ebay...mainly household items that I have run across while cleaning out my attic, but also a few prim things will be listed as well. Personally, I think it's kinda fun. This is the first of many items that will be going up for auction.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=110493607101&ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT

Bidding starts at 99 cents! A great chance to get a web site favorite at a bargain price! Hurry, auction closes soon!

Well, I'm off to update my web site.

Be back soon with pics of what I've been working on...

Hugs,

Shari

Special for the week...........

It was much nicer in NC today...sunny and slightly warmer than it has been. We had a little bit of nasty weather on Friday, but it has since cleared up here. I feel so bad for all you folks that have gotten inches and inches of snow!! Personally, I am looking forward to Spring!!! This is the worst Winter we've had in a long time. And we may get more (?) on Tuesday.

GRRRRRRR!!! My computer is STILL acting up!!! Hubby has looked at it a few times and can't seem to find the problem...wanted to get on here real quick for a couple of things.

First of all,

This is the special for the week:

Grungy Star is only $4.50 and it is such a nice size...14 inches tall!

You can find it here:

http://www.homespunandprimitives.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=937

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And second, we have a new blooger amongst us! Her name is Tanya Grimm and her blog is:

http://www.friendshipcrossing.blogspot.com/

Check out her blog if you get a chance.

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And lastly, a huge thank you to all that have signed my guestbook,  signed up as followers, left comments and sent emails to enter my monthly giveaway!  

Gonna run for now. Be back soon....

Shari

And the January Winner is........................

Good Monday Evenin' Y'all!!

I'm still having some problems with my computer booting up on it's own (mainly when I'm blogging or reading blogs, go figure) but I wanted to announce the winner for my January Giveaway!! Thank you all for stopping by and entering!! 

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OKAY, here we go..........

This gal has been a customer almost as long as Homespun and Primitives has been open. We first got to know each other when I was just starting out and selling a few things on Ebay years ago. She lived in California at the time, but has now settled in Kentucky. Her name is Kathy M. from Berea, KY. Congratulations!! Kathy doesn't have a blog, but promises to send pics so I can post them. She has decided to go with a burgandy spoon cupboard to match another shelf that I had made for her last year. I'll get it shipped ASAP!

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The giveaway for February will be not ONE , but TWO $25.00 gift certificates. I have so many folks entering that I decided to double the fun.

Same rules apply.

1)Leave a comment on my blog

2)Sign my guestbook here or on my web site

3)Become a follower of my blog

4)Email me and put giveaway in the subject line

shari@homespunandprimitives.com

Enter as often as you like. Winner will be drawn on or around March 1st, 2010.
Open to continental US only...

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We still have snow on the ground and we may get some freezing rain in the morning. Hopefully, it'll be warmer and just rain. More bad weather may be coming for the weekend. Geez....I've got to get to JoAnn's this week for fabric and Michael's for paint.....

Thanks again for all the folks who entered my giveaway!

Gonna run for now......

Shari

Sunday afternoon........

It's a bright, sunny afternoon in K-ville...lots of the snow is melting, but there's still a lot on the secondary streets. It was 11 degrees when we got up this morning and it's a little after 4:30 and it's 35 degrees. Supposed to get down to around 10 tonight, so everything will be frozen over by morning. School will probably be closed for days...........better safe than sorry. The streets around us have not been plowed since early Saturday morning and not at all in my neighborhood.

I've been stuck at home and I have found a few books and patterns that I am no longer needing. Thought maybe someone out there in blogland could use em'.
The prices are on each item...shipping is extra.

ALL BOOKS AND PATTERNS SOLD thank you!

Bunny pattern ~SOLD~

Never used either one of these...Hen and chicks ~SOLD~

Prim painting projects in this one....~SOLD~

Garden projects and seasonal in this one....~SOLD~

Annies and Kittens Dolls are in this one....~SOLD~

Cute country-prim painted projects ~SOLD~

18 quilting projects in this one.~SOLD~

I will ship the least expensive way for you. If you're interested or have any questions, email me:

shari@homespunandprimitives.com

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Almost forgot, last day to enter January Giveaway!!!!

Be back soon...........

Shari

Does Anyone Know.........

I have been planning to ask y'all about a few things and I always seem to forget it when the time comes.

I am looking for a pattern for a Prairie Doll Pattern that looks like the ones from Honey and me....I have a customer that wants some, but not too prim. (Prissy prim as we call her.) The bonnet needs to be the real kind,  gathered around the brim.
And also, simple little cross-stitch patterns to make hanging pillows or pin-keeps. Very, very simple patterns for holidays and for everyday that would finish out to be about 4 x 6 inches or smaller. These need to be just simple sayings and not too complicated.

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This is one of the things I have been working today....

It's really harder to decorate than you would think. I have to actually use the space for my everyday plates and bowls. Some of the pottery pieces aren't used very often and I thought they looked nice. Do you notice the little strainer that I got yesterday? I also had to work around the screws that were used to hang the cupboard. But, you can barely tell where the hinge screws were. All in all, I am happy with it. Hubby doesn't mind either...he just doesn't want me to damage the doors that WE took off. He actually helped me do it.

I have been playing around with my stove cover and this is what I came up with.

I'm pleased with it for now........

This is how it all looks together....

Gonna run and stitch for a little while. Be back soon.

Hugs and Blessings,

Shari

Snowy Saturday.........

The weathermen guessed it right again on this cold, snowy, January day! We got quite a bit of snow again. That's twice on a weekend and twice this winter. Here's a few shots that I took last night when it was just starting.....

In the beginning, it didn't stick to the streets or sidewalks, but look at my poor bushes....

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But then later into the night, it started getting colder.....this is what we woke up to

Jake loves watching the birds in the snow....clever seating, don't ya think? He couldn't see over the snow drifting up to the windows.

You can't see any grass at all in the back, just a blanket of white...

I think the snow is over now. At least, I hope so. We probably got around 8 inches or so. That's a lot for this part of NC. Plus, it's really cold at 23 degrees! It will take a few days for us to get out. But,

I'm staying busy today, craftin', cleanin' and cookin'!! I may be back later with some pics of my tweaking.

Also, wanted to let y'all know this is the special going on at my web site.....

Primitive Dusting Cap

Only $4.99 for a limited time!!!

You can find it here....

http://www.homespunandprimitives.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=827

Stay warm and safe!

Shari