GIVEAWAYS AND CRAFT SHOWS

The mailman just came this afternoon and brought me the nicest box of handmade vintage goods from Marie of SPUN BY ME BLOG.  Now I am not bragging about a giveaway win but only wanting to share the talents and generous heart of one of our fellow bloggers.  If you are not familiar with Marie's blog you can check it out by clicking HERE.  She has a wonderful vintage style and some cute tuts you might enjoy.  The box I received today had the wonderful scent of lavender (one of my favorite scents, by the way) and was just full of beautiful vintage style handmades.

 
A ditty bag full of scented lavender buds and a gift certificate to Amazon:

A beautiful vintage journal:

A vintage style collage that will look beautiful hanging from my peg rack:

A vintage pocket size journal and a packet of  Earl Grey black tea in a decorative envelope adorned with little buttons.  I look forward to a cup of tea on one of these cold Michigan mornings.

A beautiful antique doiley along with two vintage pinkeeps....one in a zinc lid just ready for hanging and the other tiny and delicate fit inside a half walnut shell.

Some hand-stamped, decorated gift tags that will just be the perfect addition to some of my gifts this holiday season:

Now you are probably thinking....isn't that all in this goodie box.....but it isn't...there is still more.....

This delicately decorated burlap pouch which is also full of little goodies....some hand-stamped ribbon, a vintage picture frame made by Marie herself and last this adorable necklace.

You are such a talented and generous person, Marie, and I thank you for everything!

I also thought I would send out a reminder that THE BEARS BLOG and BUTTERMILK CREEK FARM will hold their first annual online craft show on November 3rd.  Here is a quick sneak peek at one of the items I will be offering:

What better way to say LOVE than handmade!  We hope you will plan to join us.  More information will be coming soon.

PRIMITIVE BLESSINGS!!!

Carol

WINTER WONDERLAND GIVEAWAY ENDING SOON!!!

Just a quick reminder that the Winter Wonderland Giveaway is ending tomorrow.  If you haven't signed up yet you will want to do so soon.  This is a big one with 24 prizes and 24 winners!  Brenda, of THE RUSTY THIMBLE is sponsoring this giveaway.  To get signed up and earn some extra entries, just click HERE 

GOOD LUCK!!!

hugs,
Carol

I WANT TO SHARE A WONDERFUL ARTIST WITH YOU...THEA DE BRUIN OF MILLY-ME TEDDYBEARS

Just a couple of weeks ago, I was introduced to a new blog I had never visited before.  The name of the blog is Milly-Me Teddybears and the talented artist who is its creator is Thea De Bruin.  She did a beautiful post on a new doll she had just created...Alice in Wonderland.  In addition to the debut of this adorable little treasure she was also offering a fun giveaway of some amazing handmade, vintage gift tags.  In keeping with the Wonderland theme, the tags were none other than the White Rabbit.

Now I have to tell you that Thea has an unmistakable eye for detail.  Very evident in everything...right down to the last detail and incuding her beautiful packaging.

Here is a close up of the card so you can see the detail and beautiful vintage finish.

If I have peaked your curiosity and you would like to view Miss Alice in Wonderland along with some of Thea's past works you can find them here:  THEA'S BLOG and here: THEA'S FACEBOOK.  She is truly an artist of amazing talent.

hugs!
Carol

SWEET BEAR CREEK WHIMS FALL GIVEAWAY

Jody of SWEET BEAR CREEK WHIMS is having a fall giveaway starting today and ending on October 15th. 

Pop on over to her blog and check out the details and get yourself signed up!  You won't be sorry.  Jody's is one talented gal and her goodies are just amazing!  AND WHILE YOU ARE THERE, WISH JODY A VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!!

hugs and smiles!
Carol

BUTTERMILK AND BEARS ONLINE CRAFT SHOW

I am linking up with my good friend Joyce of THE BEAR'S BLOG to hold an online Christmas Craft show on November 3rd.  What better way to shop for the holidays than from the comfort of your own home.  AND what gift says "LOVE" better than handmade.  My etsy shop will not be open until then as I am busy crafting some new mice and other goodies for your shopping pleasure.

I hope you will mark the date of NOVEMBER 3RD on your calendar and plan to join us for some shopping fun.  Watch for some future updates and "sneak peeks."

holiday hugs!
Carol

GOOD MORNING LADIES!! HAVE I GOT A GREAT GIVEAWAY TO TELL YOU ABOUT!!!!

 

A WINTER WONDERLAND GIVEAWAY WITH 24 PRIZES AND 24 DIFFERENT WINNERS THAT BEGINS TODAY AND CONTINUES UNTIL THE 21ST OF OCTOBER.


Brenda of THE RUSTY THIMBLE is sponsoring this awesome giveaway and has teamed up with 24 other very talented crafters who have donated the prizes for this event.  CHECK IT OUT......

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Aren't the prizes just amazing?  And what better way to get in the Christmas spirit than by participating in the fun.  AND THAT'S NOT ALL....when the drawing is finished all the names will go back in the hat and be eligible again to win a $20.00 gift certificate donated by The Rusty Thimble which can be used with any one of the crafters who have donated prizes.

SO HEAD ON OVER TO THE RUSTY THIMBLE, check out the rules of the giveaway and get yourself signed up for some fun and prizes.  There are LOTS of ways to be eligible for additional entries.  Then come on back and leave me a comment on this post and earn yourself another entry.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU LEAVE ME A COMMENT FOR THE EXTRA ENTRY ON THIS POST ONLY.  THANKS!!

GOOD LUCK!!!

holiday hugs,
Carol