WELCOME TO OUR 3RD ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW!!!

Following are my offerings.....if you should find something "needful" please email me at grams1garden@yahoo.com to purchase.  All emails will be taken in the order they are received.

#1  MINDY SUE   Tis Spoken For - Thank you.

Mindy stands approximately 6 1/2 inches tall and is made from aged osnaburg.  Her outfit is made from burgundy homespun.  Her vest is made from hand dyed wool.  Her tiny snowman purse is wool felt with appliqued and embroidered features.  Kindly asking $38.00 plus travel fare.

#2  MERRIWEATHER AND HER SHEEP  Tis Spoken For...Thank you.

Merriweather is made of aged osnaburg and stands approximately 6/1/2 inches tall.  Her dress is quilt shop quality fabric in a beautiful Christmas green.  She carries her basket of goodies and present as she makes her way through the forest to her Christmas gathering.  She carries her grubby lantern to light her way.  Her apron is made of osnaburg and has the Cincinnati feedsack logo printed on the front.

Traveling alongside is her sheep who is also decked out in Christmas attire.  The sheep is needle felted wool over an osnaburg body.  The blanket and hat are made of hand dyed wool (red and forest green.)

Kindly asking $65.00 plus travel fare.

#3  CHRISTMAS CAROLERS  Tis Spoken For....Thank  You.

Father and mother mousels are made of aged osnaburg and stand approximately 7 inches tall.  Their jackets are made of black flannel and their scarves are made of hand dyed wool.  They both carry their own songbooks and father lights the way with his grubby lantern. Mother's skirt is black mini check homespun.

The tree stands approximately 13 inches tall to the top of the rusty star.  The lighted tree has been adorned with rusty bells, homespun ties and a strand of 35 mini seed lights.

Kindly asking $80.00 plus travel fare for this three piece Christmas vignette.

#4  SKIING MOUSE ORNAMENT  (Green Scarf)  Tis Spoken For...Thank You.

This little mousel is made of aged osnaburg and is approximately 3 1/2 inches tall.  He is ready for a day of skiing the slopes.  He is adorned in his prim green hand dyed wool scarf and gloves.  His skis and poles have been grunged to perfection.

Kindly asking $24.00 plus air fare for this sweet little mousel ornament.

#5  SKIING MOUSE ORNAMENT (Red plaid scarf)  Tis Spoken For...Thank You

This little skiing mouse ornament is made of aged osnaburg and wears a red plaid wool scarf and black gloves.  His poles and skis have been grunged to perfection using my own personal recipe.

Kindly asking $24.00 plus air fare.

#6  SKIING MOUSE  Tis Spoken For...Thank You

This mouse is skiing the slopes and is approximately 4 inches high x 4 1/2 inches long.  Made of aged osnaburg and wearing a red plaid wool scarf and black wool gloves.  His poles and skis are grunged to perfection.  He even remembered to put on his ear muffs...ha!

Kindly asking $28.00 plus travel fare.

#7  DAD MOUSE AND THE BOYS  Tis Spoken For...Thank You

This sweet snowtime vignette is approximately 8 inches high x 11 inches long.  The mice are made of aged osnaburg with needle sculpted facial features.  Their scarves, gloves and boots are hand dyed wool.  There is lots of detail in this vignette...you will not be disappointed.

Kindly asking $78.00 plus air fare.

PLEASE BE SURE TO CHECK OUT MY SISTER SITE.......JOYCE MAYER of BEARS JUST B-CLAWS has some beautiful Christmas handmades for your shopping pleasure.  You can find her blog by clicking here:  BEARS JUST B-CLAWS

THANKS FOR STOPPING BY!
HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS SEASON!

ONLINE CHRISTMAS CRAFT SHOW - NOW OPEN

WELCOME to our second annual Christmas craft show! Grab yourself a cup of coffee and enjoy your stay. What better way to shop for the holidays than from the comfort of your own home. If you wish to see additional pictures of any item, kindly let me know.

There are more wonderful handmade goodes to see! Please make sure to stop by THE BEAR'S BLOG. My good friend and awesome artist, Joyce, has lots more for you to see...some wonderful creations including her second OOAK Christmas piece.

Following are my offerings for this show. If you would like to purchase, please email me at grams1garden@yahoo.com. Include the number of the item you wish to order. All requests will be taken in the order they are received.  My preferred method of payment is Paypal but I will also accept checks or money orders.  If paying by check, item will not be mailed until your check has cleared the bank.  All items in this sale are ready to ship.  If an item you wish to purchase is sold, it can be ordered from my etsy shop. The link is: http://www.etsy.com/shop/buttermilkcreekfarm

ITEM NUMBER 1 SHEEP AND SLEDDING MICE

This wintertime sledding vignette measures approximately 16 inches long by 6 inches high. The sheep is made of needle felted sheeps wool over osnaburg. His blanket is finished off with a blanket stitch and is made of hand dyed wool. The sheep are made of aged osnaburg and their scarves are also hand dyed wool. They are securely attached to the sled. This offering could be left out long after the holiday season is over. Cost is $74.00 plus air fare.
TIS SPOKEN FOR - THANK YOU

ITEM NUMBER 2 MOM AND SLEDDING MOUSE,

This wintertime vignette is approximately 8 1/2 inches tall by 7 1/2 inches long. The mice are made of aged osnaburg with needle felted features and wool felt ears. Their scarves are hand dyed wool. This offering could be left out long after the holiday season. Cost is $62.00 plus air fare.
TIS SPOKEN FOR - THANK YOU

ITEM NUMBER 3 SNOWMAN BAG

This snowman bag is made of aged wool felt and measures approximately 4" wide by 8 inches long to the top of the wire hanger. Tucked into the bag is a woolfelt mouse along with some Christmas greens. Cost is $24.00 plus air fare.
TIS SPOKEN FOR - THANK YOU

ITEM NUMBER 4 CHRISTMAS MITTEN

This little mitten is approximately 4 inches wide by 8 inches tall to the top of the wire hanger. Tucked into the mitten is a little Christmas mouse along with some holiday greens and berries. Cost is $22.00 plus air fare.
TIS SPOKEN FOR -THANK YOU

ITEM NUMBER 5 FIONA - PARTY MOUSE

Fiona is approximately 6 1/2 inches tall. She is made of aged osnaburg with needle sculpted features, wool felt ears and sisal whiskers. Her dress is made from quilt shop quality homespun fabric. She is carrying her Christmas packages to put under the tree. Cost is $38.00 plus air fare.
TIS SOLD - THANK YOU

ITEM NUMBER 6 MONICA

Monica is approximately 6 1/2 inches tall and is made of aged osnaburg. Her features are needle sculpted with ears of woolfelt and sisal whiskers. Her dress is made of quilt shop quality homespun. She carries her handmade lantern and a bundle of sticks gathered for her fireplace. Cost is $38.00 plus air fare.
TIS SOLD - THANK YOU

ITEM NUMBER 7 GRETCHEN - THE GATHERER

Sweet ole Gretchen is one of my personal favorites and is made of aged osnaburg and stands approximately 6 1/2 inches tall. Her features are needle sculpted, she has a tuft of white hair (sheep's wool) and her ears are wool felt. She carries a basket of flax and a bundle of sticks that she gathered up to keep the home fires burning. Her clothes are made of quilt shop quality osnaburg. Cost is $38.00 plus air fare.
TIS SPOKEN FOR - THANK YOU

ITEM NUMBER 8 AUNT SQUEAK - CHRISTMASTIME BAKER OF SWEETS

Aunt Squeak is approximately 6 1/2 inches tall. She has a tuft of grey hair (sheeps wool) and her sweet face is needle sculpted. She bakes the best gingerbread cookies around! Cost is $38.00 plus air fare.

TIS SOLD - THANK YOU
If you have any questions or would like to see additional pictures of  items I have listed, feel free to contact me. Thanks so much for stopping by!

BLESSED WINTERTIME!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Happy Halloween to you and yours. Hope you are enjoying the cooler fall weather. I know that I am here in Michigan. Unfortunately there are cloudy skies and rain for the trick-or-treaters tonight.

First I wanted to give you a sneak peek at my update for Early Work Mercantile this evening. I will update at 7PM (EST). This is our first update for the Christmas season. I am humbled to be among some wonderful artists on this site. I hope you will plan to join us and check out all the wonderful offerings. Here is the link: http://www.earlyworkmercantile.com

 

I also wanted to let everyone know that The Bear's Blog and Buttermilk Creek Farm will be holding our second annual Christmas craft show on Saturday, November 2nd at 11:00 AM (EST). We will both have our items on our own blogs with links to the others items. I hope you will plan to join us then for some new Christmas goodes. HOLIDAY HUGS!! Carol

NEW IDEAS FOR YOUR HOLIDAY BAKING........

Once in a while I come across something that I think is worthy of sharing and this just so happens to be one of those little goodies...... PUMPKIN  DINNER ROLLS.....

Wouldn't these look wonderful and so delicious displayed on your holiday table?  Here is the link for the recipe..http://www.beyondkimchee.com/pumpkin-dinner-rolls/ I am going to try something new this year and add them to my thanksgiving menu.             

                           BLESSED HARVEST TIME!!!

hugs,
Carol

EARLY WORK MERCANTILE UPDATE TONIGHT!!!

Just a quick note to let you know that Early Work Mercantile is updating tonight.  I hope you get a chance to pop in and see my newest Halloween Mouser, Miss Malificient and her sheep Mandrake.  And while you are there, please check out all the other amazing and talented artists.  You won't be disappointed!   Here is the link:  http://earlywork-buttermilkcreekfarm.blogspot.com

I also wanted to let you know that I have reopened my etsy store after being closed for a couple of months to enjoy some time with my family and friends.  I hope all of you have been able to do the same.  Even though I love the Fall and am looking forward to the cooler weather, it is hard for me to believe that summer is finally starting to wind down.  How time flies.

Hugs! Carol

JUNE UPDATE FOR EARLY WORK MERCANTILE

I just updated my Early Work Mercantile page for June and wanted to share a sneak peek with you.  This is Wanda Worrywart and her Halloween Twig Tree.  An OOAK offering from right here on the farm.

I also wanted to share a picture of a commissioned piece I just finished for a wonderful friend.  I just love how she turned out with her sheep Ms. Butterbean and her cart full of pumpkins.

 

Thanks so much for popping in and I hope you enjoy your weekend!

Big Hugs!
Carol

MILTON MOUSER AND MS. BUTTERBEAN

I am pleased to introduce Milton Mouser and his sweet sheep, Ms. Butterbean.  This offering has just been added to my selling page on EARLY WORK MERCANTILE.  If you would like more information or to see additional pictures, you can find them here:  http://earlywork-buttermilkcreekfarm.blogspot.com.

BLESSED HARVEST TIME!!!

hugs,
Carol

IT'S ANOTHER GIVEAWAY ON THE FARM

Just a quick note tonight to let you know that I am having a giveaway for sweet Millicent on my Facebook.  Millicent is the Keeper of the Flock.

I hope you will stop by my facebook page, check out the easy peasy rules and get yourself signed up for some fun.  You can find the link to my Facebook page on my left sidebar.

Happy Blessed Spring!

hugs,
Carol

GOOD MORNING WORLD!!!!

Is your weather spring-like or are you covered in a blanket of dismal clouds and rainy weather or even possibly snow?  Unfortunately, here in the Northeast, we have not seen the beautiful signs of Spring.  But...not to lose hope, they are surely coming...just a little slow for most of us.  And Saturday, would you believe they are predicting snow?  Ugh!

Ok..I really didn't write to discuss the weather but have happier news.....  I just won a prize from the last giveaway over to HUNGRY HOOK PRIMITIVES and I just had to share!  Most of you already know Margie, but if you don't, I would take great pleasure in introducing you.  She is such a talented and generous soul in everything she does and is ready and willing to share a wealth of knowledge with you.  Take some time and check out her blog.  She not only has some beautiful hand dyed wool in wonderful prim colors but she offers rug-making kits and also some beautiful finished items.  If you have been interested in rug hooking then you will really be interested in the tutorials she offers for the inexperienced hooker.  You can visit her blog by clicking HERE .  Margie is also a member of another wonderful selling site over to PRIMITIVE HANDMADES MERCANTILE that updates with new, handmade items once a month.

I was very blessed to win a $15.00 gift certificate to use for anything that Margie has to offer on her blog and decided to put it toward some of her wool.  Here is a pic of what I just received:

       

I have to tell you, the picture does not do the colors much justice.  They are beautiful and I am excited to be able to incorporate them into some of my new offerings in the near future.  If you are looking to add to your stash, make sure to check out Margie's blog.  I can guarantee...you will not be disappointed in what you find there.

THANK YOU so much, Margie, for putting these bundles together for me.  The colors are just beautiful!!

Also, I would love to have to stop by my facebook page and give me a "LIKE".  I am close to 500 and will be offering a new giveaway when I reach my goal.  I would love to have you join in the fun!!!  Just click on the link found on the top right-hand corner of my blog. 

Have a wonderful, blessed weekend!

hugs and smiles,

Carol

A GREAT GIVEAWAY.....AND WHAT'S BEEN HAPPENING AROUND THE FARM....

Oh gosh...I know I have been remiss in posting for quite a while and for that I apologize.  I would imagine that a lot of you thought maybe I fell off the face of the earth.  Well, in reality, I have been here busy working on filling orders for some of my wonderful customers and also working on improving my etsy store.  Both very time-consuming projects.  In addition to that, I am a new member of the Early Work Mercantile which updates on the 1st and 15th of each month.  I am humbled to be among some very talented artists in this group.  As I will be travelling to visit my sister the first week of April, I will not have an update but will post some new items in May.  You can click on the link HERE if you are not familiar with this selling site and would like to check it out.

I have also been working on a business page on Facebook.  I would love to have you pop in and "LIKE" my page and check out the happenings around the Farm.  I am planning another giveaway when I reach 500 likes.  You can click on the link HERE to check out my Facebook.    AND.......

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS GREAT GIVEAWAY..... my sweet friend, KIM of OLD ROAD PRIMITIVES is having a giveaway for this beautiful Country Style Hand Towel that she made.  She also has a pattern available if you would like to make your own.  Pop on over to her blog and check out how you can get yourself entered for a chance to win.  Here's a pic just to get you drooling......

And last, I wish all of you a wonderful Easter with family and friends!  God Bless!

Hugs,
Carol

THERE IS A NEW KID ON THE BLOCK AND SHE'S HAVING A GIVEAWAY!!!

Darla of Chestnut Valley Folkart and Primitives is having a giveaway to celebrate her new blog.  Be sure to hop on over and welcome her to blogger!  You don't want to miss out on one of her fabulous bunnies.  BUT HURRY as the giveaway is ending tomorrow, March 16th.  Click HERE to check out the rules of the giveaway and get yourself signed up before it is too late.

((((HUGS))))
Carol

DON'T MISS OUT ON THIS GIVEAWAY.....

  

Just a reminder that Folkart and Primitives, a new etsy selling team, is having a huge giveaway and it ends March 15th.  Be sure to check it out.  There are tons of prizes and four winners will be chosen.  Click HERE to read the rules and get yourself signed.  While you are there you might want to check out the other members of this wonderful group of talented artists!  And, oh yes, GOOD LUCK!!

hugs!

Carol

NEW ETSY TEAM AND A GREAT GIVEAWAY!!

Just wanted to spread the word that there is a new Etsy Team called FOLK ART AND PRIMITIVES and they are having a huge giveaway in celebration of this new group.  Click HERE to check  them out and get yourself signed up for this amazing giveaway.  There are some really adorable prizes that have been donated by the members and four lucky people will be chosen on March 15th.  Check it out:

Here is a peek at my donation:

Hop right on over and get yourself signed up and check out the eye candy!  You certainly won't be disappointed.  Have a great weekend!!!!

hugs,
Carol

EARLY WORK MERCANTILE UPDATE FOR MARCH 1

The Early Work Mercantile has updated this morning.  Here is one of my new   offerings:

To see this along with my other offerings, click HERE.

TGIF!!!!

hugs,
Carol

A SNEAK PEEK........

Good morning, everyone!  I hope your day is a sunny one!  I wanted to remind  that you
EARLY WORK MERCANTILE updates tomorrow morning, March 1st.  I have just joined the site and so excited that I thought I would give you a sneak peek of one of my offerings:

SIMPLE AMISH LIFE.......

Also, listed another bunny pinkeep in my Etsy for anyone that is interested......

The Farm has had a winter blast over the past couple of days so it is snowy in our area again.  But my heart goes out to those in the Midwest that were hit so much harder.  Here is to warmer days......think Spring!  Thanks for stopping by and hope your day is blessed.

hugs,
Carol

LOTS AND LOTS OF NEW THINGS GOING ON AT THE FARM....PLEASE READ ON.....

I know I have been missing for  while from blogger but I have plenty to share with you in an effort to catch up.

First of all, I owe a very big thank you to LECIA of FARMHOUSE PRIMS for an unsuspected RANDOM ACT OF KINDNESS.  Back before Christmas she made a beautiful Mr. and Mrs. Santa set that I happened to see on her blog and I fell in love with them.  Well, beings it was that time of year, I reluctantly passed on them knowing that I still had lots of Christmas shopping to do for some very special people.  Well gosh....I went to the door the other day and there to my surprise was this big box.  Hmmm....the first thought that entered my head was that I hadn't ordered anything lately.  Well, oh my word, was I surprised when I opened the box and found the Mr. and Mrs. that I had drooled over months before laying in this box.  Sweet Lecia had thought of me in such a special way and now I can give the sweet couple a forever home.  Thank you soooooo much Lecia!  I am so touched by your sweet act of kindness.  Of course, I love them and will cherish them.

I also received a package from VICKY of PAINTSPOTS AND SPLINTERS this week.  I was blessed to win her sweet Rosabelle springtime bunny.  She is just adorable and I love her hot pink bow!!!  Makes me long for springtime thats for sure.  To my surprise, Vicky had included a couple other goodies in the box as well.  A tube of Sunshine Daisy body cream (which I love...it smells so good) and also the cutest little plant stake.  Thank you so much Vicky...your work is amazing and you certainly spoiled me!

   

Aren't they just the cutest!!!!  I hope you will take some time and stop by Vicky's etsy store and view all of her adorable handpainted items.  You can find them HERE

From time to time, I have had customers who share pics with me of how they decorate with their prim purchases and I thought I would share this one with you.  Jillian purchased my sweet springtime bunny, Winifred, which was listed on etsy and here is the pic she was sweet enough to send to me.......

Thanks so much for sharing, Jillian!  She looks right at home among your wonderful collection!

I have just listed a new pinkeep on etsy that I wanted to share....

 This cute little keep would be the perfect gift for the pinkeep collector or would be great snuggled into that little cubby or sitting atop that prim shelf.  The keep is made of vintage drab green wool from an army blanket and is filled with crushed walnut shells to keep those pins and needles sharp.  There is also a vintage civil war era "bone" button attached.  If you are interested, you will find the link to my etsy shop on my right-hand sidebar.  If you do not have an etsy account, feel free to email me with any questions at grams1garden@yahoo.com.

Also, (this has been a busy month...ha) I have just joined a new etsy selling group called FOLKART AND PRIMITIVES.     I hope you will stop by and get acquainted with this wonderful group of artists.  Be watching as we will be having our first giveaway in just a few days.  To find us on etsy, just type FAAP in your etsy search bar.

AND LAST, I am so excited to say that I have joined a very talented group of artists from  

EARLY WORK MERCANTILE and will be listing some new goodes on March 1st.  I hope you will plan to stop by and take a peek at all the wonderful artists and their beautiful handiwork.  I will have some new goodies for you...mice of course.....maybe an Amish mouser or two and some sheep with their prim carts.

THANKS FOR POPPING IN!!!!

  hugs,

Carol

WINTER AND........A WONDERFUL SWAP WITH THERESA

Don't you just love the look of new fallen snow!  I thought I would share this picture of our backyard.  We have been under a winter weather advisory since yesterday evening.  Luckily we were not hit as hard as other areas near Lake Michigan and further East towards New York.  I don't mind saying that I will be hibernating for a while...heehee!

I also wanted to share some pictures of a swap that THERESA from DULANEY WOODS TREASURES and I did.  We both mailed our boxes this week but she won't get hers until tomorrow.  I am doing the happy dance and you will see why when you see the pics!  I opened up the box and this is what I found.......

Oh my gosh....I was like a kid at Christmas, tearing into each beautifully wrapped package.

Theresa made the Santa ornie from  pattern by "With Thy Needle and Thread."  It is done in punch needle fashion and she has it wrapped so special in a cellophane bag with  festive Christmas top.  This will have a special place on my new Santa Tree that I did this past Christmas.

Theresa made this adorable little reindeer using a TFC Folkart pattern.

I love pinkeeps and Theresa did this one in a beautiful blue and the pattern is from "The Primitive Hare."

Isn't this little pumpkin girl just adorable!  I am in love with her.  Theresa made her using a pattern by TFC Folkart.  Her stem is actually from one of Theresa's pumpkins that she picked last fall.

Oh yes.....did I tell you this was a picture heavy post...heehee!  There is more.....

Theresa sent me two great patterns (which by the way, I didn't already have in my stash.)  One is a Christmas pattern by Sweet Meadows Farm and a witchy pattern by Soft in the Head.  AND a sweet prim notepad.  LOVE those notepads.

AND.....

this wonderful Noblewoman's pouch that she made from a "Threadwork Primitive" pattern.  This is a new prim goodie for me and I am in  L-O-V-E!!!  It is just beautiful with all the delicate cross stitching on the front.

Theresa made this WONDERFUL halloween pillow using a pattern by "Buttermilk Basin."  My picture just does not do it justice.  I wish you could see all the border fabrics and the detail to this stitchery.  It is really amazing.

AND LAST..........

this amazing black Santa and his little reindeer made using a TFC Folkart pattern.  Theresa knows that I just LOVE black Santas and this one is sooooo special!  I can't say enough about the detail and beautiful workmanship that Theresa puts into each one of her creations.

Each one of my packages was wrapped with one of these cute halloween ornies made from yummy smelling cinnamon!  (I think it is time to do a Halloween tree this year...ha!)

SO...grab yourself another cup of your favorite beverage and hop on over to Theresa's blog and make sure to get yourself signed up for her ONE YEAR BLOGIVERSARY CELEBRATION.  It will be ending on Feb. 17th so don't miss out.  And you will also want to check out all her prim goodes she is offering in her Etsy store, DULANEY WOODS TREASURE.  You won't be sorry!  Theresa's work is exquisite!

Thanks for stopping by and have a GREAT weekend!!!

hugs,
Carol

WINTER IS BACK WITH A VENGENCE!!!

Snow, blowing and temps in the teens in the Northeast!  Not fit for man nor beast...ha!  Oh well, seeing I can't control the weather I will move on to another happier subject..lol!  Just a quick FYI this  morning to let you know that I am having a giveaway on my facebook page.  I hope you will pop on over and "LIKE" my page and sign yourself up.   Click HERE to join in the fun!  THINK SPRING!!!

hugs and smiles,
Carol