A BIG SHOUT OUT TO COOKIE OF CURDS-AND-WHEY

I hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday evening with family. I recently entered the TDIPT Mercantile 5th year birthday celebration and won a wonderful bird pinkeep that I received in the mail a few days ago. I just want to send out a huge thank you to Cookie of CURDS-AND-WHEY who created this wonderful work of art. Her attention to detail is just amazing! My pictures just don't come close to doing this pinkeep the justice it deserves.

If you would like to see more of Cookie's creative endeavors be sure to stop by TDIPT MERCANTILE on the 1st of each month when her offerings are updated. You certainly won't be disappointed in what you find.

Thank you so much, Cookie! I will always cherish this beautiful pinkeep!

hugs!
Carol

BLOGIVERSARY GIVEAWAY WINNERS

First of all, before I divulge who the winners are, I would like to thank everyone who participated in my blogiversary giveaway. I wish I had something for each and every one of you as you are all so very important to me. Unfortunately, that would be impossible; but as promised, I have drawn a second name for reaching my goal of 300 followers. I had 102 comments left on my blog post and after adding in all the extra points that could be earned there were 184 entries. So if you look at the winning entry numbers, they probably will not match. Mr. Wonderful picked the winning numbers for me and they are:

#22 JENNIFER OF THE COUNTRY MOUSE and she said:

jennifer768Mar 1, 2012 09:15 AM
Congrats on your one year anniversary! I would love to be entered in your giveaway.She is just adorable! I am a follower ,will post to my sidebar and do a post.Hugs,Jen

#61 TERESA OF TERESA'S PRIM TREASURES and she said:

TeresaMMar 1, 2012 07:27 PM
So cute!! I'm a new follower!

They each have won a "Miss Milly" and some other goodies that will remain secret until they receive their packages. Congrats ladies! I will be contacting you shortly to get your mailing information.

SIMPLE SPRINGTIME BLESSINGS!!!

hugs!
Carol

A FRIENDLY REMINDER....

I just wanted to send out a reminder tonight that my giveaway will be ending tomorrow (Friday, the 30th) at midnight. If you wish to sign up there is still time. Just click on the Giveaway mouser on my right sidebar to be taken to the post where you can leave a comment.

WOO HOO...THANKS TO EVERYONE...I have hit my goal and surpassed 300 followers. And as promised, I will be drawing 2 winners instead of 1 early Saturday morning.

hugs and smiles!
Carol

OLD ROAD PRIMITIVES SPRING GIVEAWAY!!!

Be sure to stop by OLD ROAD PRIMITIVES and check out Kim's spring giveaway. She is giving a cash prize of $50.00 any way you want it to one lucky winner. Hurry on over to the ORP and check out the details. You don't want to miss out on this one.

hugs,
Carol

BEATRICE MOUSER AND HER BFF, BEULAH~~~

Now Beatrice is simple folk at heart and loves her life in the country. She spends all her time with her best friend, Beulah. If you see one, you will surely find the other close by.

Beatrice is approx. 7" tall and is made of osnaburg that has been aged with walnut crystals. Her arms are wire armatures and her hands are made of clay. Her dress is made from quilt shop quality fabric. The apron is cut from an antique feedsack with the "Bemis" logo reproduced on the front. She carries a bundle of preserved sweet annie and sack of wool. Her straw hat is adorned with aged cheese cloth and sweet annie.

Beatrice is offered in four colors:

A. Mustard/green flannel - only one available. TIS SOLD, THANK YOU.

B. Deep forest green floral print. (Flowers are tiny print in dk. brick red, gold and black) TIS SOLD, THANK YOU!!

C. Medium brown/tan mini-check homespun: TIS SOLD, THANK YOU.

D. Dark tan/black flower print civil war reproduction fabric: TIS SOLD, THANK YOU!

******If your color choice is sold, with the exception of the mustard, I am happy to make you a set. Just contact me at grams1garden@yahoo.com

Beulah is approx. 2 1/2" tall and is made from painted and aged muslin. She is covered with antique seed batting giving her that prim look that we all love so much. Her carry-all is made from an antique feedsack and is filled with more sweet annie.

As with all my offerings, special care and attention is given to every detail. If you should feel "needful" of these sweet BFF's you can email me at grams1garden@yahoo.com with your color choice. Cost for the pair is $45.00 plus travel fare. In celebration of Spring, you will also receive a little gift as a token of my appreciation.

SIMPLE COUNTRY BLESSINGS!!!

hugs!
Carol

MY SWAP GOODIES AND A GIVEAWAY!

I thought that title might get your attention. Two of our favorite things in one post....heehee! Look what Daniel found today when he went to the mailbox. He had a rough time hauling the package to the house as it was bigger than him but were we excited to see it.

Sorry....Image has been removed of envelope.

I joined in on the fun with a dishtowel swap that was sponsored by Kendra of The Stone House Primitives This was my first swap and I was so excited.
Our swap partner was to be kept a secret until our package arrived and so I just found out that Kendra had my name. Here are the special goodies that came in my package....

she made me an awesome dishtowel that includes all of my favorites...the color is mustard/brown and she embroidered my favorite saying "Simple Blessings" along with the sweetest little sheep. Seeing all of these things on my blog she knew I would love it and she was right. And that's not all...she also included two "Shrubbies" that are cloth on one side and scrubber on the other. I have never seen any of these before but I will bet that they will be my new "go to" for my kitchen cleaning chores.

Thank you sooo much Kendra! I love everything! Your embroidery work is beautiful. If you have not had a chance to stop by Kendra's blog I hope you will. She is currently having a giveaway for the cutest little door hanger bunny you ever saw. Check out the bunny's cute little face and all the detail that she has put into making it so precious. Don't wait too long, the giveaway ends on March 20th and you certainly don't want to miss out! You can find Kendra's blog HERE

SIMPLE BLESSINGS FROM ME TO YOU!

Carol

HOPPING INTO SPRING.....

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