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- Myspace Graphics, New Year Graphics at WishAFriend...
- New Store Hours
- Doll parts & Snowmen in the snow!
- Primitive Christmas Greetings!
- Baby's First Christmas ~ sweet photos
- FOOTHILLS FALL FESTIVAL
- We're Open Again!
- Send your own ElfYourself eCards
- Tooth Fairy Pillow for the prim baby!
- Burnsville Snowed In!
- Snow on the Mountain!
- Am I making any progress???
- My Primitive Christmas Tree
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- Handcrafted Christmas on Main Street in Burnsville
- Giveaway & neighborhood welcome!
- Michaels Photo Entry - Wool Felt Snowman Nodder
- Dachshunds loving new home!
- New Christmas listings on etsy!
- Christmas on Main Street in Burnsville, NC
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Some of the blogs I read~when I have time;)
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My Latest Antique Vintage Old Primitive Quilt Bears - A few of my latest handmade old quilt bears. Please visit my ETSY SHOP for more details/pictures. Two are from the same quilt, just difference sizes. That...
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Sweets for Santa - I know it's only February but is it ever too early to start on our Christmas stitching? Just look at that "sweet" Santa face surrounded by his Candy C...
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UPDATE…Things I love! - *For those of you who have already ready thispost, scroll down to the picture of my Motherand look at the shadow between the calf’s legsand the ...
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Catalog of Shop Exclusives - Well it's been awhile !! but here we are. I've put together a " Catalog " of many of my patterns that are now "Shop Exclusives " ... Sooo...to all SHO...
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Having Creating Fun - I am having so fun creating AI, I create a great group on Face Book Would Love to have you join,as always it is free https://www.facebook.co...
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Farmhouse Fun - My son was lucky enough to be able to rent a farmhouse that was built in the late 1800s. It still has some of the original charm mixed with some really bad...
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Blog Post Title - What goes into a blog post? Helpful, industry-specific content that: 1) gives readers a useful takeaway, and 2) shows you’re an industry expert. Use your c...
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GETTING BACK INTO DOLL MAKING - I'm working on this cute raggedy doll for St. Patrick's Day. I started sewing her at home and then it was time to go to my middle daughter's home to take ...
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Happy Valentines Day! - Hello friends! Just stopping by quickly with a reminder that it’s that time again! Ever since I was little, we have cut forsythia to force it to bloom i...
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58 Punch Needle Kits available in my Etsy Shop! - Stop by my Etsy shop and check out all the kits ready to ship to you! My kits include Valdani Three Strand Floss and #8 Pearl Cotton when needed, the weav...
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Thyme to show you a fun holiday project using DecoArt Traditions Paint. - My grandchildren recently visited to enjoy our annual *Christmas Adventure Weekend* Let's step inside the STUDIO My grandchildren love spending time ...
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Lucky Horse shoe - Hand forged Andy of Scottish Lion forged Lucky Horse Shoe for his client Custom sized Contact through our website www.scottishwroughtiron.com
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*FREE CHART* Thankful Every Day - My gift to you, in honor of my very favorite holiday. Follow this link to a downloadable PDF file. This simple little design was stitched on 32 count Sm...
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~*New News!~ - Hello Dear Friends! Have you received your new copy of Wool Works Magazine? It is out! ~*Willa Witch*~ is the pattern I created for this Fall Issue. I...
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New Handmade Products Available Now~ - Handmade Grain Sack Shower Curtains these are OOAK and available to purchase on my website www.crowsnestprimitiveshoppe.com
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Happy Valentine's Day - Happy Valentine's Day We love our members and readers!
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New Pieces Being Added to the Shop - *"The Season of the Mouse" * It's the beginning of that special season where people seem to get a bit nicer and red and green saturate the scenery, it's Ch...
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Auction cancelled - I’m so sorry, but I’m going to have to cancel my auction at this time. (I’ve had major technical issues, that I’ve spent hours trying to resolve.) Thanks ...
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A COUPLE NEW CHRISTMAS ITEMS - In an earlier post I said I was making a set of reindeer. An hour after I listed them in my Etsy shop they sold! Now that's what I like!! I just listed ...
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BASIC CHALK PAINTING CLASS Sunday July 15th 2018 - Tickets here.... https://facebook.com/commerce/products/2038554082885104 Have you always wanted to paint your own furniture but are too afraid? Bring yo...
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New Seasonal Series coming soon! - While there are several inches of snow on our ground here in NW Iowa, there are little signals that Spring is approaching. First off, our days are growin...
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GIVEAWAY TIME! - It's time to give away some books! This week I'm giving away five copies of an Amish anthology titled ANNA'S GIFT, which includes stories by four different...
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Culinary Lessons of Life - I don't have a great track record in the kitchen. It seems though that every attempt at cooking teaches me something. With this track record I wonder som...
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Canterbury Shaker Village NH - On Oct 13 we were able to visit an original Shaker Village near Canterbury NH. It was a beautiful fall day so it was lovely to wander around the various ...
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Strawberries On Parade - *Life Is Sweet So Why Not Eat Dessert First!*
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Hand Knitted Shawls Made in Cornwall - I have just added these two lovely shawls (below) to my Etsy Shop. Shawls are great for wearing all year round but especially lovely in Spring and Summer w...
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Past Due Post ... - Back about 4 months ago I decided I wanted to have chickens again, now that I am not working any longer (yay) I am able to take care of them better. Anyway...
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~ Autumn 2016 Decorating ~ - Greetings friends! I hope all is well with you and yours. This post brings you a few pictures of this year's fall decorating. It's always an exciting ti...
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Big 5 Weekly Ad July 31 – August 6, 2016 - Find your latest Big 5 Weekly Ad here. Also, keeping your challenges with coupons and great deals from Big 5 weekly. Readmore about Big 5 Weekly Ad July 31...
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Last day of my sale - Come see what we got to offer don't want to miss it www.rabbithollowprims.etsy.com sale ends 11 pm est
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Last few hours of my sale - Come see what we got to offer don't want to miss it www.rabbithollowprims.etsy.com sale ends 11 pm est
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Seriously - This is a picture of Lilly that just seems to say ***SERIOUSLY*** So I will start with that and again SERIOUSLY I have not posted on my blog since March...
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Soul's Prisoner by Cara Luecht - This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Soul's Prisoner (WhiteFire Publishing (December 15, 2015)) by Cara Luecht *ABOUT THE AUTHO...
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Art to Wear - More sewing and having fun. I love creating wearable art and unique clothing is where my path has been taking me. With a show not far away I need to switc...
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It's Been A Long Time! - It has been such a long time since I have posted to my blog! Like all good intentions I hope to do much better in the coming months. I can hardly belie...
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Shaun the Sheep Movie (2015) - Download Full Shaun the Sheep Movie in HD QualityNow you can see Shaun the Sheep Movie in high definition format with duration 85 Min and was published in...
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Our three little punkins have arrived! - Our dream of being grandparents has come true, and our precious little grand triples were born Tuesday, October 6th...in the wee hours of the morning...beg...
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Ree Drummand of the Pioneer Woman has a new line of kitchenware - When I went to Walmart yesterday, I discovered that Ree Drummand of the Pioneer Woman (a cooking show host) has a new line of kitchenware. Many of ...
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Check this out!....DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS by the FAAP Etsy Team - DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS by FAAP team DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS by FAAP Team - [image: Primitive Raggedy Doll Decoration PDF Epattern Instant Download] Pr...
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Blogger Resources - Check out this resource for bloggers. It compiles the best plugins, tutorials, tools and more. They are also giving away a ticket to 30 different confere...
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PLEASE READ, PRETTY PLEASE - *Another reminder, I changed my business name to Holly Ridge Folk Art and now have a new blog, Holly Ridge Folk Art. * *I don't want to lose any of my foll...
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Does Anyone Remember? - Here it has been over 3 years since I have printed words on this blog. Where has the time gone? So many things have changed since my last entry. I now have ...
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CLOSING RETAIL STORE MAY 31, 2015 - With heavy hearts, we have decided the best thing for my health and for all other circumstances of our lives that it is best to close our retail location i...
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Borrow at negative interest rates ? What has the world come to - Sometimes the world of finance is utterly incomprehensible to , well, even finance guys. Take for instance what has been happening in Europe. A few gove...
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5 tempat wisata nan indah di spanyol - Spanyol merupakan ruang yg indah buat kita jenguk. Bukan cuma ternama bersama club olahraga yg keren seperti Barcelona & Real Madrid, Spanyol pula menaruh ...
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Counting Down!!!!!! - Hi Everyone. Hope your staying warm. LOL It's -14 degrees here today. Burr. Oh well! Have a lot to tell you. First: Person - On Monday Feb. 23 I will be goi...
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pr1602 - http://fashionmodelku.com/4-macam-macam-hijab-segi-empat-modern-paling-populer/ http://fashionmodelku.com/cara-memakai-hijab-segiempat-modern-secara-kreati...
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Grammy's Candles & More - A big PHD welcome to our newest member Grammy's Candles & More.
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Americana Crocheted Afghan - The dust has finally settled around my little slice of heaven on earth. Last week I was able to finish up a crocheted afghan that was started late April 2...
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SALE!.......to come soon.....! - Well, the New Year's Day sale I planned on obviously did not happen. Certain things going on at home became priority and before I knew it the weekend was ...
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Winner - # 101 - Not A Card - Here is the winner for our final challenge: The random winner of a winner's badge and a piece of word art is *JULIE LAVALETTE*. Congratulations and pleas...
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rediscovering my blog - We were just talking last night about blogs and I told my husband I had one but have not been on it for YEARS. So here I am after I found it and changed my...
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Scarecrows, Snowmen and Santas - A few dolls available in my etsy shop, https://www.etsy.com/shop/YankeeRidgePrimitive?section_id=10875284&ref=shopsection_leftnav_2 The scarecrows have be...
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My Newest Listing at Etsy - I just listed this Wise Ole Owl in my Etsy shop. Love the way he turned out. Perfect for Halloween and fall.
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Real Community. - There's a lot of talk of community these days, especially in the church. And I think everyone loves the idea of community, but a lot of us either shrink b...
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The Front Garden - July 13, 2014 - This is the mid-point of summer in my front garden and the little annual vines didn't make the splash I was expecting this year. With our very nice and ve...
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Christmas In July at "Painting With Friends!" - Check out the "Painting With Friends" site! Great SALE going on in July! Painting With Friends Tons of wonderful designs to choose from! Time to get painti...
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A swap and a win! - Well, I have a few lovely things to share with you! Back in February I spied a most beautiful wool sheep that Julia (Bilberry Grove blog) had made for Wen...
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Pear-fect Prim House E-pattern #000100 - New e-pattern for 2014 Pear-fect Prim House #000100 Can be purchased in my e-pattern shop http://countrywoodcraftsbymarie.blogspot.ca/2014/03/pear-fect...
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Easy Peanut Butter Frosting - One thing I dispise the most . . . canned frosting. Yuck! One thing I Love the most . . . cake batter! It is ok, you can be honest, you lick the spoon ...
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Back in the saddle again - Finally getting back to painting. I dusted off the paints and paint brushes. And I am trying to dust off my painting skills. I think I have a lot of...
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Since 2011...REALLY? - Like Ricky would say to Lucy....you got some "splainin" to do! I cannot believe it has been this long since I blogged!! So, I will briefly fill you in on w...
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Dear Santa - This girl is wishing for a new wood burning stove for Christmas. It's kind of hard to miss this big hole in the wall. Off to try to make it a little p...
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Mesh & Tulle Wreath Tutorial - I'm not a wreath lover. Seeing all the ones made from tulle, burlap, ribbons, and mesh made me think I kinda like those. I really wanted something to go...
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Remodelacion Moderna en Espana - .............................................................................Esta es una vivienda remodelada en estilo moderno, en el pueblo de Karaminyal, ...
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Giveaway From Handmade Artisan Connection. - Free Six Month Listing for your Handmade Shop on the Handmade Artisan connection. Enter to win: http://byyourhands.blogspot.com/2013/10/its-giveaway-t...
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Bowling in Slovenia - Want to spend an active night? Then we recommend you visit the bowling. Bowling is the perfect game for fun. It is suitable for entertainment or for celebr...
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Childhood Favorites - From The Blog Archives - *What are your favorite childhood stories? Which books really resonated with you?* If you know me very well, you'll know that I LOVE READING! It's one of t...
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A whole year has gone by..... - Hello Friends!! It has been so long!!! I am trying to get all my eggs in one baskets when it comes to blog, website and Facebook. For those that like to f...
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Tax and life insurance - Taxation of life insurance coverage coverage within the united states . Rates paid out with the policy owner are often not deductible for federal and condi...
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What has been happening! - Everytime I come to my blog to update I get sidetrack! either the phone rings, or grandkids are wanting something or I sit here and get writers block!! I ...
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New Easter Sampler and Pattern - I finished up a brand new sampler a couple of days ago. I think it turned out pretty sweet for spring, or Easter. This one has two folky rabbits, a basket ...
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It's the Little Things - *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...
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Something for your Easter crafting!!! a freebie for ya :) - Here is a freebie for you......Enjoy!!!! https://www.dropbox.com/s/9v309df27sbumh2/RabbitNCarrotWreath_Freebie.pdf xoxoxx Becky
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GOOD BYE DEAR FRIEND - Here it is 2013 .....2012 is in the past. It was a very sad year for me. We had 3 family deaths, 2 friends from church that were unexpected...numerous seri...
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Hayseed Homemakin': Vintage Glass Garden Ornaments - Hayseed Homemakin': Vintage Glass Garden Ornaments: These glass garden ornaments are so simple & fun to make! If you look closely, they consist of a vase ...
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Winner of my giveaway - I'm late in picking a winner for my giveaway I was in the hospital for another seven days, with more blood clots, and a tumor growing in between a b...
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Winter Wonderland - 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...
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Top 10 Pottery Making Tips For the Beginner - 1. Go to pottery making classes. Everyone has to learn somehow. Although it can be comforting to learn on your own it will be much more fun with others....
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Happy ThaNksGiVinG EveryOne..;) - Good Morning everyone..its been so long since I have blogged thought I would stop by to say hi and wish you all a very happy thanksgiving...not much has ...
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Cool Morning - 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...
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Easy Peasy Legend of Zelda Party - I didn't take step by step pictures, but really, it was quite easy! I started with the cupcake toppers. There is very little in the way of party supplies...
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It's been awhile...it's been a bad month!! - Hi everyone! So sorry it has been so long. I have no excuses for not posting in August but as some of you know if you follow me on facebook, I lost my moth...
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Miss you! - I have been a complete slacker when it comes to updating my blog. I've been in a dollmaking slump and keep saying to myself "I will write when I have some...
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Good Graphic Design Is More Than Just A Good Piece Of Art - If a beautiful design cannot be found, its pointless. Graphic design is good when its a collaboration of personality, identity, advertising, originality an...
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Walking the Chicks - * With the youngest son way for the weekend, it was my turn to "walk the chicks." With 4 houses and over 120,000 chicks, it takes over an hour to do thi...
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New New New and Patriotic Too - *RED ISN'T JUST FOR CHRISTMAS ANYMORE.......* ***That's right. Red....* *It's the color of LOVE..... It's American ... one of the colors in our flag Ge...
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British Design - Lesley Jackson’s article in the Summer 2012 issue of *Modernism* presents an assortment of products for the home from the exhibition “British Design 1948-...
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~Long time no Talk~ - Hey everyone!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It's been forever since I've updated this...I've been soo busy and have not had the time but....that's gonna change. I have ...
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1835~Red Bird Pinkeep - *SOLD!!! *A sweet pinkeep I stitched up...I pulled out a small stack of antique pillow ticking and I backed this pinkeep with a piece....The ticking is bl...
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~What in the JUNK has been going on?~ - *JUNK.....still on the hunt for it....this old sucker describes all of us JUNKERS to a tee.....and NO it ain't mine but it shore is a sight!.....* *I am s...
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Two More Sleeps! - Its almost moving day! I am going crazy trying to organize and pack.....this is hard when I can only take so much and I want to take everything! I hope you...
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Just Marked down ePatterns on Sale for only $3.50 each - *We have just marked down some Spring, Summer and Americana ePatterns for only $3.50 each * *Here is the link to see the epatterns on sale:http://www.olde...
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Small Annies - 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
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German Shepherd Signs - As some of you may know already, I am the president of Woody's Place ~ Senior German Shepherd Sanctuary. We are a small non profit incorporation aspiring t...
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hey girls Still having major blog issues... - So I will most likely not be blogging anymore because I ca'nt seem to get the problems resolved .No matter what the heck I do,I even tried starting all ove...
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Friday's Fires in Florida - *We are still on Fire here in North Florida, but from what I've heard.....most of Florida is on Fire somewhere. Also, Georgia is on fire at the Florida/Geo...
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A Super Giveaway!!!!!! - From A Primitive Place!!!!! In order to celebrate having met and passed the 700 mark in followers, Tammy is having a great GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!! For details plea...
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Grand Re opening sale! - to receive 10% off your next purchase in my etsy store, enter this coupon... reopen11 http://www.etsy.com/shop/beecharmerprimitives?ref=si_shop
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Chic Gluten Free Deserts - I found this great gluten free recipe at http://glutenfreegoddess.blogspot.com and tried it! Great and wanted to share--she has many more! Enjoy! Gluten-Fr...
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Tart Making - I can't believe how long it has been since I have posted on this site. I have had several email about making tarts, this is how I do it. First I take about...
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New Pattern Released for Print and Sew ---Memorabilia Hanging PIllow - Brand new pattern release today for Print and Sew. These memorabilia pillows are easy to make and are wonderful for gifts. Just add some small items t...
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#139 Krista Lynn PAPER PATTERN - NEW~original/primsical Kat's Country Prims PAPER PATTERN~NOT FINISHED DOLL #139 Krista Lynn... designed and created by me...Kat Kosch. ©2011 Kats Country ...
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My things 4 Sale…. - Hello everyone! I wanted to let everyone know that I’ve added a Prims 4 sale folder on my Facebook. If you are a friend of mine you can find the folder c...
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I WISH YOU A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS! - Well, life is finally settling down a bit at the old homestead. My grandson is doing great and we are so very blessed and thankful for his recovery. Hubb...
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Good Sunday Mornin' - Hi Y'all ! I sure hope this post finds Y'all in GREAT spirits ! This is going to be a very busy busy day for me....And what better way to start it off than ...
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Old Santa & Gingers - Old Santa measures 10"tall Made from a Jackie Schmidt pattern $15 plus shipping Also made from a Jackie Schmidt pattern are these Set of 3 Gingers... Measur...
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Christmas Sale at Woodshop Shanty!!!! - Carol is having a sale at http://www.etsy.com/shop/firecrackerkid SO my suggestion is to get on over there now an get some wonderful present for your f...
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A Thanksgiving OFG Monday Marketplace - Baskets by Rose on Etsy has the best baskets!!! Visit her at http://www.etsy.com/shop/basketsbyrose The official Thanksgiving Holiday is coming and time ...
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The Monday Morning Marketplace!!!! - Since is a theme day with harm critters as the theme. This is because of the time I got to spend outside with my llamas, goats, sheep and horses--plus a...
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Business Promotion vs Spamming - I often wonder where the fine line between business promotion and spamming is drawn on the various social networking medias? On Facebook I will see numerou...
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A New Creation ~ Crock Collector Sign - Here is my latest creation. It measures 10x26 and is perfect for any Antique Crock Collector. The background on this sign is Barn Red over Black, but c...
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Sam's club = prim goodies? - A great way to recycle those big Sam's club plastic containers!
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Advertise Your Button for a Whole Year on my Website ... Only 20.00 - Do you need more traffic to your website, blog, picturetrail, etsy, ebay etc... This is a GREAT way to bring more traffic your way. After your purchase ple...
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Updates . . . and Give Away time . . . - Greetings Raggedy Friends - Yipes ... it's been a l-o-n-g time since I've blogged over here. Lots has happened over the last several months - some personal ...
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New Selling Blog!! - http://countryprimitiveshomespuncrafts.blogspot.com/ Check out my friend Nikki's new selling blog!! You will love her stuff!! She's a great gal and has won...
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Coming Back - Okay fellow bloggers!!! It's been just too long since I've posted. A lot going on in my world right now. Hope everyone is doing well, and look forward to g...
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Waterbed Update - I told my husband all I wanted for mothers day was a half whiskey barrel for my pond.....I am such a simple girl! (Being the sweetie of a husband he is , h...
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New items soon - Hi girls, This is a note to let you know that new items will be added next week. Thanks and see you soon, Evelyn
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Lyla's first Easter - The day before Easter Lyla went to the mall the meet the Easter Bunny. Lyla was so in love and it took a lot of effort to get her to face forward for the p...
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Happy Good Friday - *Good Morning blogger friends,* *First, I would like to wish everyone a very Happy Good Friday and a blessed Easter. It is going to be a beautiful weekend...
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New to Facebook - For more frequent notifications of updates and other news please become a fan of our Facebook page!! The Primitive Gathering
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Electric Vehicles – Seeing the Big Picture - By *Dr Peter Harrop*, *Chairman, IDTechEx* The burgeoning electric vehicle EV industry cannot be understood by simply looking at cars. The complete market ...
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An Etsy Treasury!!!! - The Etsy shop, aprimitivedeason, was kind enough to add me into her treasury on Etsy. Wanted to share with you her wonderful selctions from Etsy. Please t...
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Back in the Saddle again - Things got so busy around here toward the end of the year that I just couldn't keep up with everything. So this is the beginning of the attempt to get o...
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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year - Thank you to all my blogging friends for having such wonderful blog comments. I enjoy reading all of them so much. Best wishes to all and hope that each of...
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OOops! I forgot the Freckles on Freckles...LOL! - These are the new darlin's that I did as a custom order for a dear sweet lady in Canada. I don't usually do them with brown eyes....but I think th...
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Free Blogger Background - Primitive Christian Background Scripture of Thanksgiving Philippians 4:6
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Make A Wish Fairy - SOLD - Make a Wish Fairy Sweet, adorable and very Polka Dotty! She sells for only $36.00 E-mail me for purchase Thank you! SOLD, THANK YOU!
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The Pattern Hutch adds a Blog! - Hi Everyone! Thank you for stopping by our blog. The Pattern Hutch has been making some drastic changes this year. To add to our changes, we have decid...
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Dusting off the cob webs - After the long winter it is time to start spring cleaning! Not only my house but it is a time to clean out the old ideas and thoughts from last year. I hav...
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1 comment:
Oh how cute. So many neat ornaments..that comprises into a fantastic Christmas Tree !
Hugs
Susan
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