BUTTERMILK CREEK FARM

HOPPING INTO SPRING.....

2012-03-06T16:47:00.000-08:00

Look what the postman dropped off at my back door this morning!

This sweet little bunny make-do was part of the PAFA Team Giveaway and was donated by Deb of My Stitches To Treasure. Deb is a wonderful, talented artist. She is not only a member of the talented PAFA team but also has an etsy shop tht is full of the sweetest bunnies, annies and mice you ever saw. If you are looking for that perfect addition for your spring decor, you can check out her etsy HERE

To keep updated on Deb's newest creations and happenings you can check out her blog HERE

As for me this evening, I am inside, cczy warm, and I am enjoying this sweet little "HOP INTO SPRING" bunny make-do.

Hugs!
Carol

JUST A LITTLE FRIENDLY REMINDER.....

2012-03-05T11:54:00.000-08:00

I am having a springtime giveaway right now and have had several new bloggers leaving the sweetest comments and wanting to be entered in the giveaway. If you have a "no reply" setting to the comment you leave and do not have a blog, please make sure you stop back by and leave me your email address in another comment. If I draw your name for the giveaway and do not have a way to contact you, I will be forced to draw another name. I would hate to have to do that.

hugs and smiles,
Carol

MY ONE YEAR BLOGIVERSARY AND A GIVEAWAY

2012-03-01T06:18:00.000-08:00

It is hard to believe that it has been a year since I first started blogging. It has been a WONDERFUL journey and I have been blessed to meet some amazing people along the way and make some endearing friendships.

In keeping with that sentiment, I would like to show my appreciation to all my followers by having a springtime giveaway.

Meet Miss Milly, gardener extraordinaire. She is a 7" mouser made of aged osnaburg. Her dress is of a reproduction civil war print and her apron is made of an antique feedsack. The Cincinnati feedsack logo has been reproduced on the front. A huge "thank you" to my friend, Mary of Marmmies Mammy's and More
for her hard work creating the logo.

She is wearing her favortie hat and holds a bouquet of yellow posies and her rusty watering can.

If you have a warm, sunny place in your heart for Miss Milly, then read on....the rules of the giveaway are simple.

1. Be a follower of this blog and leave a comment on this post only. New followers are welcome. = 1 entry.

For additional entries you can do the following:

1. Post to your blog sidebar and link back to my post. = 1 entry.

2. Do an actual post on your blog and link back to my giveaway. = 2 entries.

There you have it, you can earn 4 entries. Please let me know how many entries you qualify for in one comment.

Beings this is a special blogiversary celebration, I plan to add some more goodes to the giveaway but haven't made up my mind what those will be. So we will keep it a surprise till I annouce a winner :-)

And that isn't all! If I reach my goal of 300 followers by the end of this giveaway I will draw a second name. Giveaway will end on March 29th and I will draw the winners on March 30th.

Unfortunately, due to high postal costs, this giveaway will only be open to US and Canadian residents.

Springtime hugs!
Carol

I was gifted and keeping the winter "blahs" away.........

2012-02-26T11:37:00.000-08:00

Every day I am reminded in one way or another how blessed I am to be a part of our wonderful blogging community. With that said, let me explain one of the many reasons I feel that way . Carmen of Prim Cats did a very informative tutorial a fews days ago on the making of pantry cakes. If you happened to miss it and have the desire to learn, you will be wanting to check it out HERE

I have always loved the look of the pantry cakes but have never tried to work with hot wax. In fact, I am a little intimidated by it. Well, I left a comment to Carmen thanking her for the great "tut" and how much I loved the look of her prim pantry cakes. And guess what.......! those of you who already know Carman can probably guess....I just got a box in the mail filled with the most wonderful scented pantry cakes. Not 1, 2, 3 or even 4 but 5 of the most beautiful, perfectly prim cakes that smell good enough to eat!!

THANK YOU SO MUCH sweet Carmen for taking pity on this prim collector's pantry needs or lack thereof. Your generous gift is so completely appreciated and will be cherished for years to come. Hugs to you sweet friend!

It is the end of February and here we are blanketed by another snowstorm. But I am managing to chase those wintertime blues away. My orchid plant is starting to bloom again. WOO HOO!! This awesome plant was a gift three years ago from my son and his family. I am content to wait all year long just to be blessed for a few short weeks with its beauty.

Hugs to you dear friends!
Wishing for Spring.......

2012-02-20T16:27:00.000-08:00

I wanted to let you know that I was surprised to receive the Versatile Blogger Award from Donna of Countryside Cottage.

Along with this award I was supposed to list 7 things that you probably don't know about me, so here goes:

1. I was born and raised in Tucson, Arizona

2. I never saw snow until I moved to the State of Michigan in 1974.

3. Carrot cake is my absolute most favorite dessert.

4. I have my own greenhouse and I love to garden during the summertime.

5. I am allergic to wasp stings. (Kind of goes hand in hand with the greenhouse as they like to build their nests inside.

6. I am afraid of heights, therefore I hate to fly.

7. I am a Leo.

Thanks, Donna for the award!

hugs!
Carol

MERRY SPRINGTIME MOUSER

2012-02-15T06:21:00.000-08:00

I am so excited that you have stopped by for a visit. Up for your consideration today is Granny Gert and Lil' Dilly. Now in the Land of Nod, everyone knows that Granny is a very gentle ole soul and that she has a very special fondness for little strays.

Granny Gert is an original BCF design. She is approximately 7" tall and is made of walnut-aged osnaburg. Her facial features are needle-sculpted. Her hair, which peaks out of her cheesecloth scarf, is aged flax and her glasses are of rusty wire.

Her dress is available in three colors ~~

carmel brown with tiny tan daisies cotton print
black/tan mini check homespun
drab gree/tan mini check homespun

Her apron is made from an antique Bemis feedsack I acquired from our local grain silo. I have reproduced the "Bemis" logo on the front. +++A very special "thank you" goes out to my dear friend, Mary, who worked up the logo for me.+++

Her basket has been painted and aged giving it a sweet, old age patina. The dainty flowers have been attached to rusty wire stems and are securely anchored in the basket.

And last, but not least, is Lil' Dilly. The lucky little duckie who has found Granny. She is made of painted and aged muslin. Her top-knot and wings are aged flax and her feet are made of rusty wire. Her all-too-big- for-her-body feet, that is...heehee!

As with all my offerings, I use only quilt shop quality fabrics with special attention given to detail.

if you should feel "needful" of ole Gert and Dilly, please kindly email me at grams1garden@yahoo.com with your color choice. Special orders are ALWAYS welcome. Cost is a mere $34.50 plus air fare. She will come signed and dated along with a special little "thank you" from my home to yours.

SIMPLE SPRINGTIME BLESSINGS

hugs,
Carol

HAPPY VALENTINES!!!

2012-02-13T06:31:00.000-08:00

Good morning, everyone. I wanted to stop in today and share what Mr. derful brought home from work this morning. He is a 3rd shifter at our local paper plant so he is going to bed when the rest of the world is waking up. I love carnations! They are among my favorite flowers. Isn't he just a romantic kind of guy!

We are celebrating valentines today as he has to put in some overtime tomorrow and we will not get a chance to do anything special. So tonight we are going to take in a little Chinese food...yum!

Hope your Valentines Day is filled with LOVE, lots of HUGS and SWEET TREATS.

Valentine hugs!
Carol

SURPRISE!!!! I AM STILL HERE.......

2012-02-06T07:38:00.000-08:00

I know I have been slow to post any new happenings here on the farm. For that, I apologize, and will try to do better. Today I want to share some wonderful goodes that I received a couple of days ago from some very sweet bloggers. If you don't already know these ladies, it would be my pleasure to introduce you!

Valerie of YORKIES PRIMITIVES sent me some of her beautiful handmade goodes. I opened the box to find three adorable fabric hearts with wings. Each heart has its own sweet saying attached to the front with rusty hearts and safety pins. She also included some wooden blocks that she decorated with beautiful scrapbooking paper and letters that she cut out using her new cricut. I am so tickled to display these in my home for the valentine holiday. Please stop by and visit Valerie's blog and while you are there, also stop by and see what wonderful goodies she has in her ETSY shoppe.

On the same day, I received another package from Nancy of VICTORIAN MOTTO SAMPLER SHOPPE Nancy has some of the most beautiful hand-dyed floss available for all of your stitchery needs. I apologize that my picture-taking skills do not show the true beauty of the colors I received from her. They are much prettier in person. If you get a chance, it would be well worth your time to check out all of the patterns, kits and hand-dyed floss that Nancy has available. I know you will find something you will be just dying to stitch.

Thank you sweet ladies for your generous gifts. I love them all.

Things are starting to pick up here on the farm. Our weather has been very "spring" like which is most unusual for this time of year. Anywho....I have been busy in the sewing room making some new spring mousers that I am excited to share with you in just a few days. Until then....think Spring:-)

hugs and smiles,
Carol

~VALENTINE MOUSER VIGNETTE

2012-01-21T12:58:00.000-08:00

WOW....guess I have been away from blogger for a while and I apologize for that! I have been spending some quality time with family and also finishing up a few personal projects from my "to do" list. Do you have one of those?....ha! But...I am happy to say that things are beginning to happen again here at the farm and I have my first new mouser offering up for your consideration.

This is Miss Maisy Mouser and she is surrounded by all her favorite vintage valentine treasures. This one-of-a-kind vignette was inspired by a pattern from one of my favorites...OLD ROAD PRIMITIVES.

This vignette measures 14 x 9 1/2 x 4 1/2. The mailbox is made of sturdy paper mache. It has been painted white over black, heavily sanded and then aged and sealed with my own special blend of paste wax giving it a wonderful old patina.

The "Be My Valentine" hangtag is hand embroidered osnaburg that has been aged and stiffened to hold its shape for years to come.

Miss Maisy stands 5 1/2 inches tall and is made of aged osnaburg. She is wearing her best red flannel dress and aged muslin apron. She is proudly showing off her valentine heart/sweet annie bouquet given to her by none other than her own "Mr. Wonderful." The mailbox is finished off with sweet vintage valentines from years gone by and muslin painted hearts lightly dusted with mica flakes.

This piece is not intended for small children but for the serious adult collector. As with all my offerings, special attention and care is given to each detail. If you should feel "needful" of this one-of-a-kind vignette, please contact me at grams1garden@yahoo.com.

Cost is $45.00 with FREE priority airfare to your home ~~~ my valentine gift to you.

Thank you for stopping by to peek at Miss Maisy.

MAISY HAS BEEN SPOKEN FOR. THANK YOU, TAMARA!

valentine hugs and smiles,
Carol

WISHING YOU AND YOURS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

2011-12-23T09:42:00.000-08:00

This is going to be my last post until after New Years so that I can spend all of my time with family and friends. But before I go, I wanted to do one last picture post of some wonderful goodies that I received from my friend Mary of Marmmies Mammy's on Wednesday....WOW...a huge box of goodies, to be more specific....

This pic is of some adorable (and great smelling) gingers that Mary made for me. I LOVE them!! I decided to display them in an old colander with my ginger candle and some wonderful fixins that Mary also sent to me that were made by Traci of York Mountain Primitives. There is an assortment of little goodies in the fixins but I especially love the little wax gingers. The fixins smell divine!! Thanks for giving me the idea of how to use the fixins and gingers, Mary. I love the way it turned out :-)

And, as if that wasn't enough, Mary's generosity continues with this adorable Santa that has definitely won my heart. Mary is a very talented prim artist with a real keen eye for detail! My picture does not do him justice, but check this out....

She also sent me a tin of these delicious Chocolate Cherry cookies that she baked. The tin was full....heehee....that is before Mr. Wonderful spied them. Needless to say, he loves them and so do I...heehee!

Is that all, you ask? No...Mary's generous nature continues.....

I bought a faux feather tree this fall at Hobby Lobby with every intention of making some wool penny ornies for it but ran out of time before the holiday. What else is new, right? Well, Mary knew my intentions and sent me this BEAUTIFUL bundle of hand dyed wool from Margie of Hungry Hook Primitives. For once, I am glad that I am lagging behind...this wool will make some beautiful ornies, don't you think?

And last, Mary sent me this Paula Dean recipe journal that is just awesome! Now I love Paula Dean but won't confess to being in her league when it comes to cooking but now I have a great place to keep some of my cooking stories and favorite recipes.

Thank you so much, Mary, for your very generous gifting. I truly love all of the wonderful gifts you sent. The one I value the most...our special friendship.

And thank you to all of my customers and friends I have made since I started blogging in March of this year. Each one of you are very special to me and I want to wish you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

hugs!
Carol

MORE CHRISTMAS PICTURES...BE WARNED...PICTURE HEAVY POST...

2011-12-18T18:42:00.000-08:00

I am so thankful for some of the wonderful people I have met since I began blogging back in March. I have formed some great friendships that are very special to me. I would like to share some of the gifts my thoughtful friends have sent my way this season and also add a few more pictures of some of my favorite Christmas things I display during the holiday.

My dear friend Kim, from Old Road Primitives made the star with the christmas greens and cute santa mouse. She also sent me the make-do snowman nodder (made by Sweet Bear Creek Whims) and the beautiful dishtowel, potholder and dish cloth (which I already used before I took pictures.....BWAAAAAA!) for my new kitchen. Thank you soooo much Kim, I really love everything!!

These sweet ornaments were handmade by Joyce, a special friend from The Bears Blog
Thanks so much Joyce. I have already added them to my tree and they are adorable!!

And from my sweet friend, Celia of Honey Bear Candles and Crafts. She sent me lots of yummy smelling goodies that she makes and sells out of her online shop. You can check out her shop by clicking HERE She sent my favorite cinnabun melts cinnabun oil and room spray as well as pumpkin spice oil and room spray and also some orange clove sliceable melts. She also sent me a night light tart warmer (I am sorry that I don't have a pic of it.) and it is great!! My entire house smells wonderful and I thank you Celia for your generous gift. You really need to check out all the great items that Celia carries in her shop. You won't be disappointed. Her scents are divine!

This is one of my newest Christmas "goodies" that I acquired from Jody of Sweet Bear Creek Whims. She does beautiful work and you can see some of her items by clicking HERE

As you have probably figured out by now, I have this thing for snowmen. This is another one that I just couldn't do without. This cute little guy was purchased from the The Old Cupboard Door. To visit her etsy shop, click HERE

I love these little guys. They are just prim perfect! They were made by Tammy of Rock River Stitches

This is my favorite part of our main bathroom. The sink is made using an
antique oak dresser. I love decorating it for the holidays.

These last few pictures of a few more of my favorite snowmen.

I acquired the three snowmen in the vintage quilted stocking last year from Ahlcoopedup and it is still one of my favorite things!

Well, if you made it this far then maybe I didn't put you to sleep with boredom.....BWAAAAAAAAAA! Thanks so much for taking the time to share some of my special holiday pics! Merry Christmas to you and your families!!!

holiday hugs!
Carol

A FEW PICS OF MY FAVORITE THINGS AND A GIVEAWAY

2011-12-08T06:18:00.001-08:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!I have been doing some decorating the past few days and I thought I would share a few pics of some of my favorite things.

Although it is hard to tell in the picture, all of the ornaments that I won in the OFG giveaway a couple of weeks ago are displayed on this tree.

This tree is in my kitchen by the back door. I love using the dried orange slices on my trees. When the lights shine through the oranges they are really beautiful. On the plus side....they are so easy to make.

The wall box is also in my kitchen. I added a little greenery, some lights and a very prim little snow girl for a festive touch.

This is an antique drawer that I painted and distressed, hung over my window that is now a wall box. I love filling it with my favorite things.

This is one of my favorite snowmen....notice the littler mouser (heehee!)

And finally....a picture of some snowmen I made a couple of years ago from a Kentucky Primitives pattern. Love those snowmen!!!

I also wanted to show you some pics of the goodies I recently won from a giveaway at WHITE SHEEP FARM. I was so excited when the box arrived yesterday. A hooked wool candlemat that is absolutely wonderful. My picture does not do it justice and for that I apologize. It is really beautiful!

Three gingerbread men that are prim perfect and smell divine. (I added the box and greenery to display them.)

And as if that wasn't enough, there was also a Yankee candle, scented what else but gingerbread, that didn't take me long to light and enjoy.

This is a pic of everything I received displayed in my kitchen next to my dried orange/gingerbread men tree. Thanks so much Teri for hosting the fun giveaway. I just love everything and am blessed to get to know you.

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you enjoyed seeing some of my Christmas decor.

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES.

holiday hugs,
Carol

A NEW GIVEAWAY AT SALMON FALLS PRIMS!!!!!

2011-12-03T17:56:00.000-08:00

Be sure and visit Salmon Falls Prims and check out the new giveaway going on right now. Sara has put together a ton of great Christmas goodies for some lucky person to win. Feeling lucky.....click HERE and you will be taken to her wonderful blog where you can get yourself signed up. This giveaway ends on December 8th so don't delay.

MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONE!!!

Holiday hugs,
Carol

WOO HOO.....A NEW GIVEAWAY......

2011-11-30T15:03:00.000-08:00

Jenn from over at Bittersweet Primitives makes wonderful Santa dolls. If you haven't seen any of her dolls before, you need to be hopping right over there and checking them out. She has generously included one of her Santas in a special giveaway that will end on December 14th. Dont wait too long and miss out! Click HERE to be taken to Bittersweet.

holiday hugs!
Carol

AWESOME WINTER INSPIRED GIVEAWAY!!!

2011-11-27T11:44:00.000-08:00

WOO HOO.....Teri, of WHITE SHEEP FARM is hosting an awesome giveaway right now. Not just one giveaway but two!!! And....if she reaches 300 followers before the deadline, she will draw another giveaway winner. You get to choose one gingerbread themed giveaway or a snowman themed giveaway complete with hooked candle mats that are just AWESOME.

Don't wait or you will miss out on this one. Teri will be drawing two winners on December 2nd. You can find all the info and pictures of the giveaways at: http://www.whitesheepfarm.com.

Thanks, Teri, for offering this wonderful wintertime giveaway!!!

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL!!!

hugs and smiles,
Carol

THANK YOU TO OFG FOR THEIR ~TRIM A TREE GIVEAWAY~

2011-11-23T18:00:00.000-08:00

WOO HOO...is all I could say when I found out that I won eight of the hand-did ornaments from the Old Farmhouse Gathering Trim A Tree Giveaway. I could hardly believe that the German Twig that I bought last year for my livingroom would actually have some awesome ornaments on it this year. It was a little sparse last year....ha! Here are all the pics of the ornies that came in the mail this past week:

A beautiful hand painted santa ornie made from a banana gourd. Visit Jody at http://www.sweetbearcreekwhims.etsy.com to see more of her wonderful work.

A wonderful handpainted wooden mitten ornament. Visit Jody at http://www.primgal.etsy.com to see more of her handpainted works of art.

A beautiful handpainted wooden Silent Night Snowman. Visit Becky at http://www.countrylanefolkart.etsy.com to see more of her great workmanship.

A one of a kind Christmas globe with an exquisite winter santa sleigh scene that has been handpainted. The detail is unbelievable. Visit Raggedy Jan at http://www.etsy.com/shop/raggedyjan

Faux Christmas Candles (I received 6) that look amazingly realistic. Visit Lucy at http://www.thefarmersattic.etsy.com to see more of her wonderful creativity.

Delicate ribbon and beaded work keepsake ornaments. Visit Nancy at http://www.eebog98.etsy.com to see more of her wonderful hand-did items.

An adorable little mini Christmas mouse done in Christmas colors. And, of course, everyone knows that I have a very soft spot for mice :-) Visit Linda at http://www.warmth.etsy.com to see more of her hand-dids and to get your own Christmas mouser.

A beautiful, delicate lace and button keepsake ornament. Visit Susan at http://www.keepsakekorner.etsy.com

Big hugs and smiles to all of the artists of the OFG for their generous donations to the Trim a Tree
Giveaway. And thanks for stopping by to see all of these great goodies!!

HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!!

hugs!
Carol

WE HAVE THREE WINNERS HERE AT THE FARM!!!

2011-11-16T18:08:00.000-08:00

Thank you so much to everyone who joined in on the Craft show giveaway. I enjoyed reading each and every comment and appreciate your support during our 1st Old Fashioned Christmas Craft Show. I truly have the most wonderful blogging friends and customers.

For this giveaway, I did it the old fashioned way, and my Mr. Wonderful picked the following names for the three giveaways:

1st Prize goes to Jessica @ Blessings in the Country who chose Giveaway #2.

2nd Prize goes to Sue from Mouse Blankets.com who chose Giveaway #3

3rd Prize goes to Eve from Lee Hill Primitives who receives Giveaway #1

CONGRATULATIONS LADIES!!!!

Please be sure to send me your mailing information so I can get your packages shipped.

hugs and smiles,
Carol

TWO GREAT GIVEAWAYS.......

2011-11-14T14:45:00.000-08:00

First of all, TDIPT MERCANTILE is having their HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE GIVEAWAY!!! Stop by their blog and check out all of the great creations donated by their wonderful, talented artists for this event. It is easy, peasy to get your name entered and lots of chances you can earn for extra entries. The drawing for this event will be held on Sunday, November 27th. Make sure to stop by before then and check it out. You will be glad you did!!

Also, my giveaway is ending tomorrow, Nov. 15th. Be sure to get your name in before it is too late. There will be three different prize winners.

God Bless and thanks for stopping by.

hugs,
Carol

OLD ROAD PRIMITIVES CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY!!!!

2011-11-04T15:38:00.000-07:00

Be sure to stop by Old Road Primitives and check out the awesome giveaways that Kim is offering in celebration of the Old-Fashioned Online Craft Show to be held November 11th - 13th. She is offering not 1, not 2 but 3 very generous giveaways:

1. $50.00 in paypal money

2. 6 e-patterns of your choice from ORP.

3. Kim's new creation "WINTER THYME FUN - SLEDDING MICE. (Picture shown above.)

You have until November 13th to sign up so hurry....maybe you will be one of the lucky winners!!!

IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME AT THE FARM!!!

2011-11-01T12:59:00.000-07:00

It's giveaway time at the farm again! In celebration of our first Old-Fashioned Online Craft Show to be held November 11th - 13th, I am offering three giveaways.

Giveaway #1 is a cute 11" snowman made from a Sweet Meadows Farm pattern. He is made of aged osnaburg and wears denim bib overalls, a black/white checked homespun shirt and a red plaid homespun scarf. He has a blue stocking cap on his head and his face is hand embroidered. He has a light dusting of super fine glitter and is securely attached to a wooden base.

Giveaway #2 includes an adorable 6.5" battery operated candle in a prim black iron holder; a bag of yummy spicy orange fixins and three granny's sugar cookie tart melts that smell good enough to eat.

Giveaway #3 includes a 4" battery operated candle and a cute little mouser peeking out of a snowman bag made of wool felt with needle-felted features. It would look awesome hanging from a peg rack or the knob of an old cupboard.

OK...now for the rules....

1. Leave a comment on this post only with your contact information. You do not have to be a follower to enter but it would be nice. This giveaway is open to all of my Canadian friends.

2. If you make a purchase during the craft show, you will get another entry.

3. If you do a blog post about the giveaway, you will receive another entry.

That's it!!! Giveaway will end on Nov. 15th. I will draw three names. The first name drawn will have first choice of the giveaways, then the second name and so on.

Good luck!!!

hugs...Carol

SIMPLE CHRISTMAS TRADITION~MOUSER FAMILY GATHERING

2011-10-25T06:06:00.000-07:00

Each year on the blessed night of Christmas Eve, the mousers and their children make the long trip deep into the woods to The Great Tree.

Here all of the animals of the forest will congregate. The ground is a blanket of new fallen snow and the air is filled with the magic of sound as they sing their beautiful carols to honour The Child born that very night so long ago.

Up for your consideration is a five-piece Mouser gathering which includes a prim decorated tree complete with mini lights. All of the mice are made of aged osnaburg and are dressed in quilt shop quality fabrics. Their faces are needle-sculpted, eyes are black seed beads, ears of aged wool felt and whiskers of sisal. Their tails are rusty wire and they all have on spectacles made of rusty wire.

Pa Mouser is 7.5 inches tall to the top of his black wool felt hat. He wears a coat of black flannel and a scarf of red/black striped homespun.

Ma Mouser is 6.5 inches tall. She wears a coat of black flannel. Her coordinating red scarf and red/green striped skirt are made of homespun.

Lil' Tim is 5 inches tall. He wears a coat made of black flannel. His scarf is red homespun and he has black ear muffs to keep him toasty warm.

Tess is also 5 inches tall. She wears a black flannel jacket and coordinating red/tan mini-checked skirt and red scarf.

The tree is approximately 12 inches tall to the top of the rusty star. It is adorned with rusty bells, homespun ties and mini-lights. I am also including the vintage glitter drape snow to aide you in creating this wynter-thyme gathering.

If you should feel "needful" of this "SIMPLE CHRISTMAS TRADITION", please email me at grams1garden@yahoo.com . Cost of the entire gathering is $89.00 plus travel fare. I gladly accept paypal, checks or money orders.
I am happy to take a limited number of orders for this gathering to insure delivery by Dec. 1st.

Thank you so much for stopping by!

SIMPLE CHRISTMAS TRADITION

TIS' SOLD~THANK YOU, LADONA!

Oct. 27th...I am sorry, but I am no longer taking orders for this gathering.

Hugs,
Carol

PLEASE BE SURE AND SAVE THE DATES OF NOV. 11th - 13th FOR THE ORP OLD FASHIONED ONLINE CRAFT SHOW

2011-10-16T13:40:00.000-07:00

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Hi, Ladies!

Please "Save the Date" for the weekend
of November 11th, 12th & 13th
for ORP's

"Old Fashioned Online Christmas Craft Show"!
Please join us for this very Unique & Special Event!

Meet some very talented artists!

You will have the opportunity to purchase

some unique, handmade, one-of-a-kind items!

The "Best" part of all is you don't even have to leave your home!

Shop online from home!

Below you will find a list of all of our

"Christmas Craft Show" Participants...

The Barn Hollow
Happy Valley Primitives

Cat Nap Inn Primitives

Buttermilk Creek Farm

Designs by Guka
Old Road Primitives
Sweet Bear Creek Whims
Grandma Kringle's Country Crafts
The Farmer's Attic
Santa & the Mrs.
Olde Crow Mercantile
Huckleberry Lady

Cynzplace

Primitive Country Cabin
Yorkies Primitives
Olde Annie Primitives
Mel's Designs from the Cabin
Country Cents
Colleen's Craft Shed

Ellie's Country Accents
The Cottage Works
Beyond the Attic Door
All Cooped Up
Sew Many Raggedies
CounterCrafts Primitive Treasures
Nellie's Nest
Shell's Vintage Charm
Hickory Ridge Primitives

Looking forward to seeing you then!!!

I WAS GIFTED AND NOW I WANT TO SHARE.....

2011-10-14T10:27:00.000-07:00

I went out to the mailbox today expecting the usual stuff....you know what I am referring to.....boring bills and junk mail. Wow...was I surprised when I saw a manilla envelope addressed to me. It was from Sue, a wonderfully talented quilt designer that I recently had the pleasure of doing some custom work for.

She sent me this amazing pattern for one of her Halloween wall hangings. Here is a close-up of the finished item.

These are works of art when they are completed and making them even more SPECIAL are the buttons that are included with each pattern for use in the quilt. Here is a picture of the buttons that come with "A Spell Gone Wrong".

Aren't they just the cutest buttons for Halloween you've ever seen! She also sent me the cutest fall bookmark made with a real leaf pressed into plastic. What a unique idea!

Thank you soooo much, Sue, for your kind gesture and generosity! I am humbled and blessed to have met someone so special. Sue designs these quilted works of art and wholesales from her website Mouse Blankets. If you would like to find a retailer of her patterns near you, visit her website at http://www.mouseblankets.com for this and more information.

In the near future, I will post pictures of the finished wallhanging:0) Have a great weekend!!!

hugs,
Carol

THANKSGIVING~SIMPLE HARVEST MOUSER GATHERING

2011-10-10T06:11:00.000-07:00

Thank you for stopping by! Up for your consideration is this original, Buttermilk Creek Farm, six piece Harvest Mouser Gathering....Pa, Ma and sweet daughter, Madilyne. After a wonderful summer of gardening, they are enjoying the fruits of their labor.

Each is made of quilt shop quality fabrics with special attention paid to detail.

Pa measures approximately 7.5" to the top of his hat. He is made of aged osnaburg with needle-felted features, wool felt ears and sisal whiskers. His clothing is made of black cotton and his hat of wool felt. Lil' Tuck, his favorite sidekick and long-time friend, rides upon his shoulder. He is carrying freshly picked ears of corn made of ginger spice over muslin in a several step process.

Ma Mouser is almost 7" tall to the top of her head and is carrying her harvested pumpkin.

And last, there is Madilyne who is approximately 5" tall and carrys freshly harvested sweet annie.

Also included are three additional pumpkins to aid you in setting up your Thanksgiving Harvest display.

If you should feel "needful" of this BCF Thanksgiving gathering, contact me using the "contact me" button on my right sidebar or email me at grams1garden@yahoo.com. I gladly accept paypal, checks or money orders.Cost for the entire gathering is $68.50 plus 7.50 priority air fare.

SIMPLE HARVEST BLESSINGS

TIS' SOLD... THANK YOU, SHIRLEE

Hugs!
Carol

YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE THIS WONDERFUL MINIATURE WORK OF ART

2011-10-07T08:38:00.000-07:00

Stop by The Bears Blog to see some amazing work done in miniatures by Joyce.

A few weeks ago, Joyce purchased one of my witches of Eastwyck mousers and gave her the sweet name of Wendi. Joyce decided Wendi needed a house to call her own and and went to work doing this just....creating her special kind of miniature magic.

Be sure to stop by her blog to see all the wonderful pictures of her newest pumpkin creation. You will be amazed at the detail and workmanship that has been put into this masterpiece of miniature artwork. It is sure to bring a smile to your face. Click HERE to be taken to The Bear's blog.

Hugs!
Carol

OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW

2011-10-01T13:44:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for a wonderful handmade gift this Christmas for that special "someone" on your list, then plan to join us November 11th - 13th for an Old Fashioned Christmas Craft Show.

You won't want to miss out on all of the fun. Be sure to check out the awesome offerings from the individual artists plus get signed up for some great giveaways during the show. A list of participating artists will be available Oct. 15th.

If you are interested in participating in the craft show, contact Kim of Old Road Primitives by clicking here Deadline for entry is October 15th.

hugs!
Carol

MY GIVEAWAY FROM TAMMY AT A PRIMITIVE PLACE

2011-09-28T11:12:00.000-07:00

I found out last week that I won the giveaway from A Primitive Place. I have been anxiously awaiting the arrival of Rin, a cute little bear that Tammy made. The postman came to the door just a little while ago and left a package for me. WOO HOO....it ws the package from Tammy.

Tammy made this adorable little bear out of burlap. I don't know if any of you have worked with burlap before, but it is quite difficult as it tends to unravel quite easily. This little guy has a black embroidered nose and black button eyes. His arms and legs are movable and he has a few patches here and there that give him a much loved look.

Thank you soooo much Tammy!! He is just awesome and has already won my heart. I have a special place picked out for him on the bench by our door. He will greet all visitors to the Stuck home.

Tammy has a wonderful blog and if you haven't been there before, you need to check it out. Clich HERE to be taken there.

Hugs!
Carol

I AM A PAFA FALL CELEBRATION WINNER!!!

2011-09-22T11:16:00.000-07:00

WOO HOO!!! I just found out a couple of days ago that I was a winner in the PAFA FALL CELEBRATION GIVEAWAY. The box came in the mail today and I could hardly stand the excitement. But before I show you pics of what I won, I wanted to share the poem that Jan of Raggedy Jan's emailed me letting me know that I had won:

Through rain and gloom and dark of night
Your witch pocket is ready to take flight
She will dodge ghosts and bats and witches on broom
If you send me your address she will arrive very soon.

Jan sent me the cutest witchy wall pocket painted to prim perfection. I plan to fill it with some broom corn that I just happen to have on hand. Or maybe some sweet annie. And, as if that wasn't enough, she also sent me the sweetest halloween pumpkin hand towel. It is a great addition to my new kitchen.

Here is a close-up of her primlish painting talent:

And last, but not least, my sweet halloween towel:

Please take some time and check out Jan's etsy shop. She has some awesome items painted up for the holidays. Her work is absolutely wonderful!!!! You can get to Jan's etsy shop by clicking here.You won't be disappointed!!

Thank you soooo much, Jan!! I am just loving everything.

hugs!
Carol

WEE WITCH MOUSER VIGNETTE

2011-09-15T07:23:00.001-07:00

I hope you will stop by to see my newest halloween release....Penelope Pettigrew!

hugs!
Carol

WEE WITCH MOUSER VIGNETTE

2011-09-14T11:49:00.000-07:00

I am pleased to introduce Penelope Pettigrew....wee witch mouser from the Land of Nod and proud member of the Frequent Flyer's Club.

Ole Penelope has been around for at least a couple hundred years. She's had plenty of time to perfect the art of pranking. She loves popping up in the most unexpected places....behind the sugar bowl one day or maybe in an old pumpkin the next. She never tires of her silly games and considers herself the "BOO" queen of Halloween.

Penelope is made of aged osnaburg. Her face is needle-sculpted with black seed bead eyes and a painted nose. She has a fine wisp of grey hair that has been needle-felted in place and sports a smart pair of spectacles made of rusty wire.

Her moss covered hat and her arms are wired for gentle posing. Her broom is made of grapevine wire and excelsior.

The pumpkin is a Funkin and is made of a durable, carvable foam. "BOO" is painted on the front and it has been aged giving it a nice antique look. The pumpkin is finished off with a little spanish and floral moss. The entire vignette measures approx. 8" from the bottom of the pumpkin to the top of Penelope's hat.

If you should feel "needful" of wee witch Penelope, please contact me at grams1garden@yahoo.com. Cost is $35.00 + 6.75 air fare. I gladly accept paypal, checks or money orders. You do not have to be a member of paypal to use the online service.

There is one available at this time, but I am happy to take a limited number of orders for sweet Penelope. If you would like advance notice of new releases, please sign up for my newsletter. (See info. on my right sidebar.)

SIMPLE BOO BLESSINGS
!
Thanks so much for stopping by.

hugs!
Carol

'TIS SOLD. THANK YOU, MARY!

OLD ROAD PRIMITIVES FALL GIVEAWAY

2011-09-12T17:57:00.000-07:00

HURRY ~~~ THE OLD ROAD PRIMITIVE FALL GIVEAWAY IS ENDING ON THE 15TH.

You are going to love this fall pumpkin with the adorable little mouser sitting on top. Don't miss out!! Click the link on my right sidebar to be taken to the giveaway before it's too late. GOOD LUCK!!!

hugs!
Carol

WITCHES OF EASTWYCK - HALLOWEEN MOUSERS

2011-09-06T06:34:00.000-07:00

Thanks so much for stopping by. I have for you the four witches of Eastwyck:) These witches are known throughout the Land of Nod for their good works. They carry their bag of herbs and their brooms wherever they go and are always willing to mix up a potion or two to help their neighbors(or maybe their neighbor's cat....heehee!)

These little gals are much cuter in person than in my pictures! I am having trouble capturing the detail and apologize for the quality. I think it is time for a new camera (or maybe a new picture taker...ha!)

NUMBER 1 - Dk. orange/black stripe blouse, black vest and dk. orange skirt with pumpkin/cat pattern 'TIS SOLD. THANK YOU, SUE.

NUMBER 2 - Dk. orange w/black stripe and black vest 'TIS SOLD. THANK YOU, JOYCE

NUMBER 3 - Dk. orange/mustard plaid skirt, dk. orange vest and black shirt 'TIS SOLD. THANK YOU, NANCY.

NUMBER 4 - BLACK WITH DK. ORANGE VEST 'TIS SOLD. THANK YOU, ROBIN.

The witches are made of aged osnaburg. Their faces are needle-sculpted. Their eyes are black seed beads and their whiskers are sisal. Their hats are made of wool felt and are wired for gentle posing. Their vests are wool felt and their dresses are made of quilt shop quality fabrics. Each witch has their own herb bag made of aged osnaburg and filled with sweet annie. "Herbs" has been hand-embroidered on their bags. Their brooms are made of excelsior with grapevine wire handles. Their arms are also wired for gentle posing and they stand approximately 7 inches tall to the top of their hat.

If you feel "needful" of one of these halloween mousers, please e-mail me at grams1garden@yahoo.com. I gladly accept paypal, checks or money orders. Cost is 29.95 + 4.94 priority shipping. Please specify the number of the mouse you prefer when ordering.

SIMPLE HALLOWEEN BLESSINGS

hugs,
Carol

BLESSINGS IN THE COUNTRY GIVEAWAY

2011-08-31T05:58:00.000-07:00

BLESSINGS IN THE COUNTRY is having an awesome giveaway with a ton of neat primitive goodies. Be sure to stop over and get signed up!

hugs,
Carol

MOUSER~SHEEP~WAGON~FALL GATHERING

2011-08-30T08:41:00.000-07:00

Thanks for stopping by. I am pleased to introduce you to Farmer McMouse, his trusty sheep, Beulah and his BFF Lil' Louie. Now Lil' Louie thinks his most important job in life is to keep ole McMouse abreast of all the goings-on in the Land of Nod. Truth told, McMouse does enjoy the company during the long trek from the pumpkin patch. And most times, Lil' Louie does spin quite a yarn to keep the ole farmer amused.

This is a one of a kind fall gathering by Buttermilk Creek Farm. It measures approximately 17 inches long from the back of the wagon to the front of the sheep and is approx. 6 1/2 inches tall. This gathering is made so it can be viewed from either side.

The wagon is made from a vintage, weathered piece of barn wood. The pumpkins (5) are made of painted and aged muslin with grapevine wire stems and wool felt leaves. They are securely attached to the wagon. Lil' Louie is made of painted and aged muslin and is 2 1/2 inches long.

Farmer McMouse is made of aged osnaburg. His face is needle sculpted. His eyes are black seed beads and his nose is painted. His shirt and neckerchief are made of homespun and his overalls are made from old denim. His arms and legs are wired for posing and his dilapidated ole hat is made of osnaburg. He sits atop an old bale of hay.

Beulah is made of muslin and is covered with vintage, hard to find, seed batting. Her blanket is made of drab green wool felt. All of the edges have been blanket stitched. The pockets on her blanket are filled with dried, sweet annie. Her harness is made of grapevine wire and can be detached from the wagon for ease of storage.

If you feel "needful" of this Fall Harvest Gathering, please contact me at grams1garden@yahoo.com or use the contact me button on my sidebar. I gladly accept paypal, checks or moneyorders as method of payment.

$65.00 + air fare

SIMPLE HARVEST BLESSINGS

hugs,
Carol

TIS' SOLD! THANK YOU, MARY.

SIMPLE HALLOWEEN MOUSER

2011-08-30T08:12:00.000-07:00

Sometimes, simple is best!! This prim halloween mouser is made of osnaburg that has been stained and aged. She stands approximately 5 1/2 inches tall including her hat.

Her face is needle sculpted with an embroidered nose and black seed bead eyes. Her whiskers are sisal and her ears are wool felt. Her feet are rusty square head nails and she is weighted to sit nicely. Her tail is rusty wire.

Her hat is made of wool felt and has been wired to hold its shape. Her scarf is stained cheesecloth and she holds her old broom made of excelsior with a grapevine wire handle. Her little pumpkin is made of painted and aged muslin and is included in this halloween gathering.

If you feel "needful" of this most prim mouser witch, please email me at grams1garden@yahoo.com or use the contact me button located on my sidebar I gladly accept paypal, checks or money orders.

Price is $22.00 + air fare.

Thank you for visiting!!

SIMPLE HALLOWEEN

hugs,
Carol

GIVEAWAY AND FALL SWAP

2011-08-30T07:07:00.000-07:00

Good morning to all my friends in blogland!!! I hope your week started out great and only gets better!!

I just have to share with you the GREAT GIVEAWAY that I was fortunate to win last week that was hosted by Sara of SALMON FALLS PRIMS.

It is PRIM PERFECT!!! This Santa is huge, measuring 30 inches tall. It will be perfect for all passerbys to see this winter:) If you haven't met Sara yet your are missing out. Her wood works of art are awesome. Please stop by and check out her blog. While you are there, don't forget to visit her etsy shop. It is full of wonderful woodworks of all kinds.

We also decided to do a swap. I have been looking for some great new fall items to decorate our porch that we remodeled last year. Sara had this awesome scarecrow in her etsy shop that I fell in love with. I am so anxious to put this out for display. I think all of my fall/halloween stuff is coming out next week. I just can't wait any longer. heehee!

AND....as if that wasn't enough, there was a cute little bag also in the mailing box that contained several pieces of wooden candy corn that will look great in one of my old wooden bowls.

Thank you sooo much, Sara!!! It felt like Christmas come early when I opened the box to see all the wonderful items you had packed inside. It was truly a pleasure to meet you and I am proud to own some of your beautiful artwork.

hugs and smiles,
Carol

OOAK~CROW~SHEEP~~~HALLOWEEN VIGNETTE

2011-08-17T16:43:00.000-07:00

It is All Hallows Eve in the Land of Nod and Ma and Lilly have been trick-or-treating all night. The "witching hour" is fast approaching so they have perched themselves atop their trusty friend, Mr. Butterbean, and are heading home. Lilly is plum tuckered out from all the excitement of the night. With a tight grasp of her treat bag and pumpkin she settles in for the long ride home. Ma crow knows it will only be moments before her little one is fast asleep.

This vignette has been made using only the finest quilt shop quality fabrics. This is a rather large halloween display measuring 13" wide (head to tail of sheep) and 12 1/2" tall (floor to top of Ma's hat.)

Mr. Butterbean is made of painted and aged muslin. His wool coat is made of hard to find, vintage seed batting resulting in the perfect prim look that we all love so much. His blanket is drab green wool felt. All the edges are blanket stitched using black linen thread. The pockets are filled with dried sweet annie. Although not exactly thrilled by the idea, Mr. Butterbean agrees to wear a "Happy Halloween" sign around his neck just to keep Ma happy.

Ma and Lilly are made of painted muslin that has been put through a five step aging process. Their faces have been needle sculpted and their eyes are black seed beads. Their legs/feet made of rusty wire. Lilly holds her orange treat bag, a prim pumpkin made of paperclay and her trusty broom made from an old stick.

Ma has her own trusty broom but finds herself busy guiding Mr. Butterbean through the woods. The crows are a Soft in the head design.

This vignette is full of detail and can be displayed from either side.

If you should find yourself "needful" of this OOAK Halloween vignette, please email me using the "contact me" button on my sidebar.

~~~SIMPLE HALLOWEEN BLESSINGS!~~~

TIS SOLD
THANK YOU, ROBIN

hugs,
Carol

I KNOW, I KNOW.......I HAVE BEEN MISSING.....

2011-08-06T16:31:00.001-07:00

We have been doing a remodel in our kitchen now for the past couple of weeks. The new cupboards are up and the walls are finally painted. The countertop is a black/tan swirly pattern. I chose to match the tan color so my walls are now a caramelly shade of tan. I know it sounds a little corny....but....all the black - my sink, faucet and prim wood pieces really "pop" against this color.

So, I thought I would share a few pics of our "work in progress" and give you a virtual tour.

I love my new microwave cubby. Before, it sat on an ugly old cart with wheels. ugh.

I chose a black cast iron Kohler sink. It is approx. 8 inches deep. Love it!! You don't get the splash all over your walls and countertop while doing dishes. Yes...you heard me right....doing dishes. I don't have a dishwasher:)

Oh my goodness...my new pantry. Don't know what I ever did without one!!!

This dry sink was originally brown. I repainted it black and distressed. I guess you could safely say that black is my next favorite color...heehee!

A close-up of the dry sink. (The little rabbit make-do was made for my by Kim of Old Road Primitives.) It is sitting on top of my antique dairyware bucket.

This paper towel holder was originally buttercream over black crackle finish. I refinished it prim black. This piece was made for me by Cedar Hill Primitives.

The vintage bench was a $5.00 yard sale find that I redid in the black and distressed. (It is one of my favorite things:)

Our back door - the peg rack is a $7.00 find from hobby lobby that I painted and distressed. We have no coat closet in this old farmhouse, so this rack will be loaded with coats this winter. The Olde Farmhouse sign is from the Country House.

My old pantry jar shelf that Mr. Wonderful made and my treenware bowl that I found on one of my trips to Shipshewana, Ind. (Amish country)

OK - so now that I have bored you all to death, I'll show you my last two latest finds....

Pictures of my noodleboard/stovetop cover made by Carol and her hubby at Firecracker Kid Primitives. They do amazing wood works of art. To visit her blog, click HERE While you are there, check out her new giveaway and be sure and tell her that I sent ya.

Crow Can with black-eyed susan and hand-did crow. Just the splash of color that my kitchen needed. This adorable arrangement was made by Sheila of Country Impressions Floral and Decor. To check out all of her cute arrangements including her new lighted holiday arrangements, click HERE

Have a great weekend!!

hugs and smiles,

FYI....OLD ROAD PRIMITIVES SCARECROW ORNIE PATTERN FREEBIE

2011-07-29T12:47:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for some cute, new patterns for Fall/Halloween, make sure to stop by Old Road Primitives. Kim has some of the best patterns I have used with very detailed directions and pictures. She is also offering a freebie...a scarecrow ornie pattern. It is just too cute!!! Don't miss out...hop right over and sign up to follow her blog and be eligible for future pattern giveaways. Just click HERE

hugs and smiles,
Carol

HESPA~WITCHYPOO HALLOWEEN MOUSER VIGNETTE

2011-07-15T06:30:00.000-07:00

THANK YOU FOR POPPING IN TO MEET HESPA! She comes from a long line of witches who have lived in the land of Nod since time began. She is the great-niece of Hagetha; the most famous witchypoo of all. But....much to the chagrin of those who came before her, Hespa is a kind soul with a love for all of her kindred spirits. Only good spells and healing herbs are a part of her arsonnal.

Hespa is made of aged osnaburg. Her face is needle sculpted with black seed bead eyes and sisal whiskers. Her dress is a primitive burnt orange in color and is quilt shop quality fabric. Her hat, vest and witchy shoes are made of wool felt. The hat has been stiffened to permanently hold its shape.

Every year Hespa carves her own pumpkin and this year is no exception. In fact, she is rather proud of this one. It is made of paperclay with a stick for the stem; then painted and aged for that prim perfect look.

She keeps her broom handy (held by her sweet curly tail) just in case she has to make a quick getaway.

Hespa has been securely attached to the lid of her spooky keepsake box. The box is made of painted and aged paper mache. It would make the perfect hiding spot for that little stash of candy corn.

This little halloween vignette is loaded with detail. You will not be disappointed. If you feel needful of Hespa and would like to adopt her for your own, her cost is a mere $35.00 which includes priority air fare to your home.

~~~SIMPLE "BOO" BLESSINGS

THIS MOUSER HAS BEEN ADOPTED AND IS OFF TO HER NEW HOME. THANK YOU, TAMARA!!

I only have one available at this time. If you would like to place an order for Hespa, please contact me using the "contact me" button on my right sidebar.

I JUST HAD TO SHARE......

2011-07-14T09:30:00.000-07:00

I guess you could say that Mr. Wonderful and I are the typical grandparents. We love to brag about our grandkids and have plenty of pictures to prove it. We have eight wonderful, adorable little ones of which Evelin is the youngest. She was a year in April. We went out to dinner just a few days ago and I snapped a few pictures. (Imagine that....heehee!) She was the hit of the restaurant. So, with that said, the first picture is of her adorable, little face and the second picture is a new face that she has begun to make for reasons that only she knows:) Hope you enjoy!

Be sure and stay tuned....I am sure this proud grandmother will be posting more pics of her grandchildren in the near future....heehee!!

hugs and smiles,
Carol

OOAK MOUSER FALL GATHERING/VIGNETTE

2011-06-27T07:29:00.000-07:00

Ma Mouser and Maisy (the youngest of Ma's daughters) have just returned from Farmer Milton's market. They were able to find plenty of their favorite fall goods including pumpkins and lots of sweet annie. Maizy is getting more excited by the minute thinking about the delicious pumpkin pies her Ma will bake. They are her favorite, you know.

This OOAK gathering is made using quilt shop quality fabrics. You will receive six pieces with this vignette that can be displayed together as a grouping or used separately.

The mice are made of stained osnaburg with needle-sculpted faces and wired arms that can be gently posed. Ma Mouser is 7" tall and Maizy is 5". The pumpkins are made of painted and aged muslin. The vignette includes one rusty basketfull plus three individual pumpkins.

This vignette is full of detail. My photo abilities do not do this gathering justice. You will not be disappointed. The price is $52.00 which includes priority shipping within the United States. If you feel "needful" of this OOAK Mouser Vignette, please email me using the "contact me" button on my sidebar. I gladly accept Paypal, personal checks or money orders. Thanks so much for stopping by to view my latest offering:)

~~~SIMPLE HARVEST BLESSINGS~~~

hugs and smiles,
Carol

THIS OOAK MOUSER VIGNETTE IS ON ITS WAY TO A NEW HOME. ~~~THANK YOU, SHIRLEE~~~

WE HAVE A WINNER..........

2011-06-12T16:35:00.000-07:00

I want to send out big hugs and thank each and every one of you who entered my giveaway and left a sweet comment about spring. I wish I had a little goodie for all of you to show you my appreciation. But alas, I have only one Little Peep. I had 79 entries for Little Peep. Mr. Wonderful picked the winning number for me this time and that number was 61. The 61st entry was "The Frenzied Fox." Her comment was...."Wow lots going on here! It's sooo exciting! Contratulations to your daughter on her upcoming marriage! This is very, very exciting--I'm in a similar space as a month later I'll be getting married too! That is such a fun picture of the robin's nest as well:) I joined your blog as a follower too just now--I was happy to find your blog on Old Road Primitives blog!:) I think I will enjoy visiting here! I will post a link to your blog for the extra chance at winning. What do I love about Spring? After a loonnngggg dead cold winter it's always amazing to see God's green earth pop back to life again and seeing new life everywhere among the animals. it's so joyful too!"

Congratulations to The Frenzied Fox. Little Peep is looking forward to making the trip to her new home:)

hugs and smiles,
Carol

REMINDER

2011-06-06T18:14:00.000-07:00

Just wanted to post a quick reminder that my giveaway for Little Peep will be ending soon. Pop right on over and get signed up before June 11th. To enter, just click on Little Peep and leave a comment. You can find her on my sidebar.

hugs and smiles,
Carol

HELP!!! BLOGGER IS GOING CRAZY AGAIN!!!

2011-05-28T08:55:00.000-07:00

Is anyone else having trouble with blogger right now? I was unable to leave comments on anyone elses blog for a couple of days. That seems to be working now but now I have lost my follower list. I can't follow any new blogs either. Does anyone out there know how to remedy this?

Thanks!!

hugs and smiles,
Carol

I AM SO EXCITED.....LOOK WHAT I JUST GOT...

2011-05-18T11:38:00.001-07:00

I just answered the door a little bit ago and our sweet postman had this huge box for me. The box was from my good friend, Kim, of Old Road Primitives. I was very excited but had no idea what was inside. I just had to share with all of you the wonderful things she sent me. She knows that I have been frantically doing work around the yard because my daughter and her fiance are getting married here in just a few short weeks.. So she sent me a goodie box full of wonderful gardening tools. Now, I don't mind telling ya that I have been gardening so long that all my tools and such were just about shot. So this box definitely sent me into an excited frenzy!!Wow!! She just thought of everything!!

I have gloves, a spade and rake and even some daisy and bachelor button seeds.

Last, but not least, she also sent me a kneeling pad (for my sorry old knees) and the coolest pop-up yard tote that folds down when you aren't using it for easy storage.

Thank you, Kim!! You are such a kind and thoughtful friend. I don't know what else to say except look out gardens here I come!!!

Kim is not only a dear friend, but she has a wonderful blog that offers tons of freebies, tips and decorating ideas. If you haven't been there before, you are missing out. Just click on Old Road Primitives and it will take you there.

hugs,
Carol

~~IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME AGAIN``

2011-05-14T11:35:00.000-07:00

WE ARE CELEBRATING HERE AT THE FARM.....

First, our daughter is getting married on June 10th in our backyard. We are so excited and a little stressed trying to get things looking beautiful outside after a long and unforgiving winter. But, all the signs are here that Spring has finally arrived in the northeast.

Second, we are celebrating new life. Mom robin has built a nest behind the seat of "Mr. Wonderful's" old tractor. Here is a picture one day after the eggs hatched.

She was gracious enough to let me get close enough for a picture without dive-bombing me. Now, I don't mind telling you that Mr, Wonderful could certainly use the tractor for some of our yard work right now but doesn't dare disturb the nest. He is a big teddybear at heart!

And last, I am celebrating 100 followers to my new blog. WOOHOO!!! Thanks so much to each and every one of you for finding my jibberish even slightly interesting.

OK...now for the giveaway....

I have for you Little Peep who is obviously celebrating something. Spring, I think....

Little Peep is approximately 10" high and is made of paperclay and quilt shop quality fabrics. Her body has been aged for that vintage look we all love so much. Her cutsy feet afre made of barkwire. She is my interpretation of a sweet pattern by Brenda Gervais.

If you would like a chance to win Little Peep then you must.....

~~be a follower of this blog. New followers are welcome.

~~leave a comment on this blog post telling what you celebrate about Spring.

~~If you would like to post the giveaway to your blog or sidebar it would certainly be appreciate. Please let me know in your comment and I will give you an extra entry,.

Entry deadline is June 11th and the drawing will be held on June 12th. Good luck!

hugs,
Carol

~PAFA ETSY TEAM GIVEAWAY~

2011-05-12T06:15:00.000-07:00

I was blessed to be one of the winners in the PAFA Giveaway and I wanted to share a picture of the awesome goodies that I received from Janice of The Primitive Outhouse.

The tea light holders are peat pots, have a rusty wire handle and are filled with spanish moss. On the front, Janice made little tags that read "Spring" and "Thyme." They are absolutely adorable and just the cutest when the tea lights are lit. She also included one of her primitive candles that is tied with burlap for a really prim look. I wish you could smell the candle!!! It is so yummy!! Thank you sooo much, Janice!!! I love everyting!!

hugs and smiles,
Carol

LIL' NACHO~~~Wee Cowboy Mouser

2011-05-01T15:13:00.000-07:00

Thanks for stopping by! Let me introduce you to Lil' Nacho....a rather shy little fellow who is content to play his cowboy games all day long in the land of make believe. Mama mouser just smiles and shakes her head. She knows the only way to get Lil' Nacho's attention is to ring the dinner bell.

Lil' Nacho stands 7 inches tall (to the top of his hobby horse.) He is made of osnaburg and quilt shop quality fabrics.

His hobby horse is made of muslin. The mane is black embroidery floss that has been hand stitched on. Both have been aged to prim perfection.

I have two mousers available. If you are "needful" of Lil' Nacho, please email me using the contact button on my sidebar. Lil' Nacho is $26.00 which includes travel fare. I am happy to accept paypal, checks or money orders. Requests will be filled in the order they are taken.

hugs and smiles,

Carol

IT IS GIVEAWAY TIME AT OLD ROAD PRIMITIVES

2011-04-29T04:08:00.000-07:00

If you love mice and barn stars then you don't want to miss this~~~GIVEAWAY~~~by my good friend, Kim, from OLD ROAD PRIMITIVES. It is just adorable!! It would make a wonderful addition to anyone's americana collection. Check it out and leave a comment to get entered to win. And while you are there, take a look at her other patterns. Her patterns are some of the best I have used. She includes instructional photos so there is no guessing while you are trying to make one of her adorable creations. How awesome is that!

Enter to win by May 31st!

hugs,
Carol

OOAK "MOUSER" VIGNETTE~MILTON AND MEGAN MCRIND~Symple, Blessed Summerthyme

2011-04-24T14:18:00.000-07:00

~~~Friends are like melons, shall I tell you why? To find one good you must a hundred try~~~~~~~~~~~~~Claude Mermet

Milton and Megan have slipped away to a quiet little place to share a piece of watermelon. Their togetherness is quickly interrupted by Lil' Tuck, the crow and Lily the ladybug. Both are hoping the McRinds are giving handouts today.

This OOAK vignette measures 6 1/2 high x 8 wide x 6 deep. The oval keepsake box has been painted tinderbox, distressed and waxed. The lid is removable and the inside has been lined with vintage paper. The mice are made of osnaburg and quilt shop quality fabrics and are securely attached to the lid.

This one-of-a-kind vignette is full of detail and would make the ideal Mother's Day gift for that special someone. The cost of this special vignette is $00.00 which includes travel fare within the U.S. I gladly accept paypal, checks or money orders. Please use the "contact me" button on my sidebar if you wish to purchase or would like to see additional pictures.

~~~~Thank you for looking~~~~~

hugs, Carol

THIS OOAK VIGNETTE HAS BEEN ADOPTED AND IS ON ITS WAY TO A NEW HOME.~~~THANK YOU, MICHELE.

TODAY IS THE DAY........

2011-04-22T06:24:00.000-07:00

I was thrilled beyond words to the response I received for my first giveaway!! Hugs and smiles to everyone who entered. I wish I had a little mouser for each and every one of you. I used the old fashioned method for my first drawing and posted all the entries by hand. Then I had my "Mr. Wonderful" draw the lucky name for me.

And the winner is... DANI OF EAGLES WINGS Congratulations Dani!!!! Americana Mouse is on his way to you!!!

Thank you again for your great response. I hope each and every one of you have a safe and blessed Easter.

hugs,
Carol

CROWS ON THE CUPOLA GIVEAWAY

2011-04-19T17:24:00.001-07:00

Crows on the Cupola is having a giveaway for the cutest little chick you have ever seen. But hurry if you want to enter, she is drawing the winner Wednesday night.

hugs,
Carol

CALLING ALL BLOGGERS~~~

2011-04-19T14:42:00.000-07:00

I am fortunate to be a part of a great blogging community full of wonderful gals. We have a new blogger among us who needs to feel the "welcome" When you get a chance, stop by and check out the beautiful wool stitcheries and penny rugs done by Paula of Paula's Primitives. Here is the link: http://www.paulasprimitives.blogspot.com

Hugs,
Carol

AMERICANA GIVEAWAY ENDS APRIL 20TH

2011-04-18T08:06:00.000-07:00

If you haven't done so already, make sure to sign up for my Americana Mouser Giveaway. The deadline for entry is April 20th. The winner will be drawn on April 22nd. Thank you for following my blog and good luck to everyone who has entered the drawing!!

GIVEAWAY~~GIVEAWAY

2011-04-03T07:23:00.000-07:00

IT IS GIVEAWAY TIME!!!

Help me celebrate my new selling blog by joining in my first giveaway. Here are the rules and how you can earn extra entries for a chance to win this cute Americana Mouse.

You must be a follower of this blog. = 1 entry

Leave a comment on this post only. = 2 entries

Mention this giveaway on your blog post or post to your sidebar. = 3 entries

You can earn a total of 6 entries. Please tell me in your "comment" how many entries you have earned. Make sure that I have your e-mail address for the drawing! If you do not have a blog, include your e-mail address in your "comment" or use my contact me button on my sidebar and send it to me. If you win and I don't know how to contact you, I will draw another lucky winner.

Entries will be accepted until April 20th and the drawing for the mouse will be on April 22nd.

That's all there is to it. Good luck and thanks for entering.

2011-03-31T13:00:00.000-07:00

I don't know about you, but I usually have several irons in the fire, so to speak, when I am crafting. Right now I have a penny rug going, some mice I have been working on and I just finished a countertop holder my husband built for me the other day. Poor guy, woodworking is not one of his favorite pasttimes, but I seem to manage to involve him in a project from time to time. SO...I thought I would share a couple of pictures with you of this latest project as I am really pleased with how it turned out. I don't have the patience or eye for great picture taking but I think you will get the idea of what it looks like.

If you are interested in making one of these for your own kitchen, the pattern and instructions can be found on The Pickled Pepper Patch Blog and they are FREE. The labels I used on my jars can be found at Blue Cupboard Primitives, or you could easily make your own if you so choose.

2011-03-25T12:14:00.000-07:00

I am so excited that I just have to share the newest addition to my primitive collection. I just won the cutest ladybug from a giveaway on TDIPT Mercantile celebrating their 4th birthday. She was made by one of their very talented artists, Annette, of Confounded Concoctions.

GIVEAWAY~~GIVEAWAY

2011-03-16T08:16:00.000-07:00

As soon as I have 50 followers I will have my first giveaway to celebrate my new blog. I have a great giveaway planned so don't wait, sign up now. I will be posting more about the primitive goodies so check back soon.

BOPSY

2011-03-14T10:45:00.000-07:00

I just couldn't wait to share my newest addition to my Easter/Spring primitive collection. This bunny was made by my dearest friend, Kim, of Old Road Primitives. Doesn't he have the cutest face you have ever seen on a bunny! Although Kim and I have never met, we have formed a great online friendship and are kindred spirits loving all things primitive. If you would like to check out her other handmades and patterns, or make a Bopsy of your own, you can find them at http://www.oldroadprimitives.com/. You won't be sorry...her patterns are some of the best I have used.

Thank you, Kim. I just love Bopsy!!!

BUTTERMILK CREEK FARM

HOPPING INTO SPRING.....

JUST A LITTLE FRIENDLY REMINDER.....

MY ONE YEAR BLOGIVERSARY AND A GIVEAWAY

I was gifted and keeping the winter "blahs" away.........

~~MERRY SPRINGTIME MOUSER~~

HAPPY VALENTINES!!!

SURPRISE!!!! I AM STILL HERE.......

~VALENTINE MOUSER VIGNETTE

WISHING YOU AND YOURS A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!

MORE CHRISTMAS PICTURES...BE WARNED...PICTURE HEAVY POST...

A FEW PICS OF MY FAVORITE THINGS AND A GIVEAWAY

A NEW GIVEAWAY AT SALMON FALLS PRIMS!!!!!

WOO HOO.....A NEW GIVEAWAY......

AWESOME WINTER INSPIRED GIVEAWAY!!!

THANK YOU TO OFG FOR THEIR ~TRIM A TREE GIVEAWAY~

WE HAVE THREE WINNERS HERE AT THE FARM!!!

TWO GREAT GIVEAWAYS.......

OLD ROAD PRIMITIVES CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY!!!!

IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME AT THE FARM!!!

SIMPLE CHRISTMAS TRADITION~MOUSER FAMILY GATHERING

PLEASE BE SURE AND SAVE THE DATES OF NOV. 11th - 13th FOR THE ORP OLD FASHIONED ONLINE CRAFT SHOW

I WAS GIFTED AND NOW I WANT TO SHARE.....

THANKSGIVING~SIMPLE HARVEST MOUSER GATHERING

YOU REALLY NEED TO SEE THIS WONDERFUL MINIATURE WORK OF ART

OLD FASHIONED CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW

MY GIVEAWAY FROM TAMMY AT A PRIMITIVE PLACE

I AM A PAFA FALL CELEBRATION WINNER!!!

WEE WITCH MOUSER VIGNETTE

WEE WITCH MOUSER VIGNETTE

OLD ROAD PRIMITIVES FALL GIVEAWAY

WITCHES OF EASTWYCK - HALLOWEEN MOUSERS

BLESSINGS IN THE COUNTRY GIVEAWAY

MOUSER~SHEEP~WAGON~FALL GATHERING

SIMPLE HALLOWEEN MOUSER

GIVEAWAY AND FALL SWAP

OOAK~CROW~SHEEP~~~HALLOWEEN VIGNETTE

I KNOW, I KNOW.......I HAVE BEEN MISSING.....

FYI....OLD ROAD PRIMITIVES SCARECROW ORNIE PATTERN FREEBIE

HESPA~~~WITCHYPOO HALLOWEEN MOUSER VIGNETTE~~

I JUST HAD TO SHARE......

OOAK MOUSER FALL GATHERING/VIGNETTE

WE HAVE A WINNER..........

~~~~REMINDER~~~~

HELP!!! BLOGGER IS GOING CRAZY AGAIN!!!

I AM SO EXCITED.....LOOK WHAT I JUST GOT...

~~IT'S GIVEAWAY TIME AGAIN``

~~~PAFA ETSY TEAM GIVEAWAY~~~

LIL' NACHO~~~Wee Cowboy Mouser

IT IS GIVEAWAY TIME AT OLD ROAD PRIMITIVES

OOAK "MOUSER" VIGNETTE~~~MILTON AND MEGAN MCRIND~~~Symple, Blessed Summerthyme

TODAY IS THE DAY........

CROWS ON THE CUPOLA GIVEAWAY

CALLING ALL BLOGGERS~~~

AMERICANA GIVEAWAY ENDS APRIL 20TH

GIVEAWAY~~GIVEAWAY

GIVEAWAY~~GIVEAWAY

BOPSY

MERRY SPRINGTIME MOUSER

HESPA~WITCHYPOO HALLOWEEN MOUSER VIGNETTE

REMINDER

~PAFA ETSY TEAM GIVEAWAY~

OOAK "MOUSER" VIGNETTE~MILTON AND MEGAN MCRIND~Symple, Blessed Summerthyme