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Monday, September 27, 2010

SANTA STAR MAKE-DO / LARGE


I adapted this make-do from a pattern by Homespun From The Heart

Santa and star are made from muslin which has been stuffed with polyester filling.
The star has been color washed in gold paint and mica flakes have been added to the tips of the star.
Santa is lightly stained and has beads for eyes, which are sewn on.
His nose is sculpted and his beard is wool that I've attached with a felting needle.
His hat is made from homespun that has glittery gold thread through it and I've sewn a rusty bell  onto the tip.
Santa is attached to a wooden candlestick that I painted black and lightly distressed.
 Make-do measures 15 inches

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Mom's Nutmeg Cake

My younger sister Donna called me last night to get our Mom's nutmeg cake recipe.  YUM, I haven't made it in quite some time, but now I HAVE to, my mouth is watering for it and it's only 9:30 am!!!
This cake is too good not to share.  It is NOT a moist cake, but what you put on top makes up for it, and the cake also tastes yummy without anything on top at all, with a cup of coffee, tea or milk.
 
NUTMEG CAKE 
1 c. sugar
2 c. flour
1 c. buttermilk**
1/2 c. shortening
1 egg
1 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. vanilla
pinch of salt
**substitute for buttermilk:  add 1 tablespoon of white vinegar OR lemon juice to measuring cup.  Then add your milk to fill line.  Let stand 5 minutes before using.


Topping
1 boxes of vanilla or banana pudding ( We always used the kind you cook but you can certainly use instant).
Slice up 2 bananas and mix with pudding.  Just spoon as much as you like over each cut piece of cake.  I come from a family of 9 so we always made at least 2 packages of pudding and added more banana.
Enjoy!

Tuesday, September 21, 2010

MINI FLOWER BOWL FILLERS / AMERICANA STARS

Aren't these just the cutest lil bowl fillers?
They measure 2 inches.  You will receive a set of 6.
They've been stained with coffee & vanilla and sprayed with cinnamon scent.
These look great in a bowl by themselves or placed in with your favorite potpourri or rosehips.
Centers are Americana stars

ONE SET AVAILABLE
WILL MAKE MORE IF YOU NEED THEM 
ALLOW A COUPLE DAYS EXTRA FOR MAKING &  SHIPPING PLEASE 
Price for one set: $6.95
Price for 2 sets: $12.40
Price for 3 sets: $17.85 
Prices include shipping

MINI SUNFLOWER BOWL FILLERS / GOLD & DK GREEN CHECKED

Aren't these just the cutest lil bowl fillers?
They measure 2 inches.  You will receive a set of 6.
They've been stained with coffee & vanilla and sprayed with cinnamon scent.
These look great in a bowl by themselves or placed in with your favorite potpourri or rosehips.
Centers are in browns and greens fabrics

ONE SET AVAILABLE
WILL MAKE MORE IF YOU NEED THEM 
ALLOW A COUPLE DAYS EXTRA FOR MAKING &  SHIPPING PLEASE 
Price for one set: $6.95
Price for 2 sets: $12.40
Price for 3 sets: $17.85 
 
Prices include shipping

Monday, September 20, 2010

MINI SUNFLOWER BOWL FILLERS / SUNFLOWER FABRIC CENTERS

Aren't these just the cutest lil bowl fillers?
They measure 2 inches.  You will receive a set of 6.
They've been stained with coffee & vanilla and sprayed with cinnamon scent.
These look great in a bowl by themselves or placed in with your favorite potpourri or rosehips.
Centers are a sunflower fabric - very cute!

ONE SET AVAILABLE
WILL MAKE MORE IF YOU NEED THEM 
ALLOW A COUPLE DAYS EXTRA FOR MAKING &  SHIPPING PLEASE 

Price for one set: $6.95
Price for 2 sets: $12.40
Price for 3 sets: $17.85 
 
Prices include shipping

Friday, September 17, 2010

AMERICANA CANDLEMAT - THROUGH THE NIGHT


This is an oval candlemat measuring 8 inches x 7 inches.
Through the night with the light from above

I do not recall who the designer of this doodle/pattern is.  My apologies to the designer.  I would love to give credit where credit is due, so if anyone knows whose artwork this is, please let me know.  Thank you! 

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

AMERICANA STARS CANDLEMAT

This candlemat is oval shaped and one of my own designs.
It measures 8 inches by 7 inches
There are red buttons sewn in the center of each outside star.
NO LONGER AVAILABLE

MINI SUNFLOWER BOWL FILLERS / BROWNS & GREENS

Aren't these just the cutest lil bowl fillers?
They measure 2 inches.  You will receive a set of 6.
They've been stained with coffee & vanilla and sprayed with cinnamon scent.
These look great in a bowl by themselves or placed in with your favorite potpourri or rosehips.
Centers are in browns and greens fabrics

ONE SET AVAILABLE
WILL MAKE MORE IF YOU NEED THEM 
ALLOW A COUPLE DAYS EXTRA FOR MAKING &  SHIPPING PLEASE 

Price for one set: $6.95
Price for 2 sets: $12.40
Price for 3 sets: $17.85 
 
Prices include shipping

Wednesday, September 15, 2010

BLACK HATTERS WITCH HAT WITH CROW - SOLD

This is a great witches hat to use as decor for the Halloween season!
It was adapted from a Moonchilds Primitives pattern.

Hat measures 14 1/2 inches high and 11 1/2 inches wide at the brim.
The hat is made from muslin which I've painted, stained and rubbed with cinnamon to give it an old worn look.  The hat is tied off with a stained cheesecloth bow and a large rusty bell has been sewn onto the tip of the hat.  Some Sweet Annie has been tucked into the cheesecloth band.
Spanish moss is attached as a nest for the old black crow that sits on a cloth pumpkin which has also been stained.  A rusty wire collar is attached to the painted crow with a tag that reads
BLACK HATTERS
FLY BY NIGHT GROUP
Salem Coven Since 1692

SOLD

RAGGEDY & HER CHENILLE BUNNY - SOLD


This adorable lil Raggedy and her bunny were adapted from a pattern by Cat & The Fiddle designs.
The doll measures 22 inches long and the bunny 10 1/2 inches.
Raggedy has been coffee/vanilla stained.
The dolls blouse and pantaloons match, they are royal blue with a pink and rose colored roses calico fabric.
The skirt is a really cute country barn fabric with roosters, sunflowers, a tractor, chickens & apple trees.
Lil Raggedy has very curly red hair, big button eyes and a felt nose.
I made her bunny from an old cut up chenille bedspread. It’s been stained with coffee & vanilla for an old worn look. Bunny has a ’boo-boo’ on her leg so Raggedy bandaged it up with a a piece of cloth she tore from an old pair of her bloomers.
This adorable pair is looking for a new home.

THIS DOLL IS NOT INTENDED AS A TOY 
IT IS FOR DECORATION PURPOSES ONLY

Price: $22.00 + shipping 

SOLD

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

PRIM CAT

This cute kitty measures 7 inches high and stands alone.  His tail is what allows him to stand all by himself!  He is one of my own patterns.
He's made from stuffed muslin and has been treated with coffee & vanilla & cinnamon to give him an old worn look.
His eyes are buttons ( sewn on) and his nose is a patch of homespun. 
He has a collar of rusty wire with 2 rusty bells attached, along with a heart shaped old skeleton key.
If you're a kitty lover, this lil guy is looking for a new home.
He is a bit darker than the photo shows.
ONE AVAILABLE
Price: $4.00 + shipping

SNOWMAN ORNIES - SET OF 2 - SOLD


These cute snowman ornies measure 4 1/2 inches high.
There are 4 tiny rusty bells for hair and they are sprinkled with 'snow'.
They have floss on the back for hanging on your tree.
They are signed and dated (2008) on the back.

Made from a pattern by Sue Allemand - Palette Primitives

$5.00 + shipping
ONE SET AVAILABLE

SOLD

PRIM PUMPKIN & CROW DOOR / WALL HANGER - SOLD



This is a great wall/door hanger for the Autumn season.
I’ve adapted this from a pattern by Chestnut Junction.
It measures 15 inches high from the top of the stem.
The pumpkin is made from orange homespun fabric that I’ve stuffed with polyester filling and stained to give it an ’olde’ and worn look.
The stem is a real branch from one of my trees. I’ve wrapped two rusty wire tendrils around the base of the stem.
The crow is made from muslin, stuffed and painted, sanded and stained. He has a tie of stained cheesecloth and I’ve tucked some Sweet Annie inside.
There is a wire hanger on the back.

SOLD
Price:  $15.99 + shipping
SALE PRICE: $12.79 + shipping

SCARECROW NODDER

This is one HAPPY scarecrow!
He's been attached to a painted and slightly distressed candle holder.
His hair is raffia,his nose is homespun and his smiling mouth is jute which I've hand stitched.
He's good at his job, which is shooing away those pesky crows that bother your corn crop.
He wears his hat proudly and hopes his disarming smile will entice you to purchase him for your country / prim home.

Scarecrow nodder measures 19 inches high from top of hat to bottom of candle holder.

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

MINI SUNFLOWER BOWL FILLERS


Aren't these just the cutest lil bowl fillers?
They measure 2 inches.  You will receive a set of 6.
They've been stained with coffee & vanilla and sprayed with cinnamon scent.
These look great in a bowl by themselves or placed in with your favorite potpourri or rosehips.
Price: $6.95 (includes shipping)

SOLD


I will be making more of these, please check back

SNOWMEN ICICLE ORNIES - SET OF 3


I just love these!  They are made from my own pattern.  You will receive all 3 ornies.  They measure 12 inches long from tip of hat to bottom of icicle.
They are made from polyester filled muslin which I've lightly stained.  Their eyes are sewn on beads and their noses and smiles are hand stitched.
The hats are formed from old baby socks that I stained and 2 little rusty bells are attached to each one.
They are wearing scarves of homespun and their lower bodies are glittered with mica.
These look adorable on the Christmas tree!
ONE SET AVAILABLE
Price: $12.99 + shipping
SOLD

I LOVE SNOW - SNOWMAN CUPBOARD TUCK - SOLD


If you love snowmen with large red noses, then this cute 'lil guy is perfect for you!
He's one of my own original designs and measures 9 1/2 inches high.
He is made from coffee stained muslin & stuffed with polyester filling.
His eyes are two beads, nose is burgundy felt which I've hand stitched on. He has a sprinkling of mica glitter across his nose and his mouth is stitched.
He's wearing a scarf of red, blue and cream plaid, that's tied in a bow at his neckline. His pocket is also a red, blue and plaid homespun ( different fabric) which is hand stitched to his plump body. The pocket is filled with 2 stained chenille candy canes, Sweet Annie and red and white pip berries and a cinnamon stick.
His tag reads I LUV SNOW, with the U replaced by a heart. I've sprinkled some mica glitter on the tag as well.
What a great gift this prim 'lil snowman would make for someone or keep it for yourself! 

SOLD OUT


SNOWMAN CUPBOARD TUCK - SOLD


This adorable prim snowman measures 9 1/2 inches tall.

He's been filled with polyester fill, stained with coffee & vanilla and rubbed down with cinnamon.
His facial features are hand stitched. Eyes & mouth are French knots and nose is satin stitched.
He wears a scarf of homespun and a crochet snowflake pocket filled with Sweet Annie, other dried flowers, 2 stained chenille candy canes.
His hat is made from painted muslin, which I've stained and rubbed with cinnamon to give it a worn look and I've attached a small rusty star to add some prim charm.

He would look perfect tucked into a cupboard or shelf.

Price: $14.95 + shipping
SOLD

FAITH HOPE LOVE, KEY SAMPLER


What a perfect addition to your country / primitive home decor!
The background is a piece of cutter quilt that I've stained to give it an Olde Thyme look. The colors are pinks and greens.
I've hand stitched FAITH HOPE & LOVE onto coffee stained muslin which has been hand stitched onto the cutters quilt. I've then attached an old skeleton key with a piece of stained cheesecloth tied around it and a rusty star.
There is no hanger on the back of the painted and distressed frame. Just display on a shelf or cupboard.

Framed sampler measures 9in. x 7in.

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

PRIMITIVE ABC STITCHERY SAMPLER


I've stitched this wonderful ABC sampler pattern by Home Berries on coffee & vanilla stained muslin. I backed the muslin with Warm 'n Natural.
I painted and distressed the frame & sprayed with a sealant.
Sampler measures 8 1/2 x 11. There is a hanger on the back.
The perfect addition to add to your country or prim decor.

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

SHEEP & HEARTS STITCHERY SAMPLER - SOLD


This is a cute design by Threadbare Primitives. It measures 12 1/4" x 5 5/8"
There is no hanger on back. Perfect to lean up on a shelf or cupboard.
I've stitched the design on coffee stained muslin, and used Warm 'n Natural for the backing.
I've painted and distressed the frame to give it an olde thyme look. The frame has been sprayed with a sealant.
A great item to give as a gift or keep for yourself.

ONE AVAILABLE
Price:  $14.95 + shipping
SOLD

FOLKY FAVORITES PILLOW - SOLD


This is one of my own favorite pillows!  I love how it turned out.
The design is by Chestnut Junction.
I stitched the design onto muslin and then added a mustard and cream colored plaid homespun border and backing.
The pillow measures 13 inches high by 10 inches wide. It is stuffed with Polyester filling.
This would make a great gift to give yourself, or a friend/relative!

ONE AVAILABLE
Price:  $20.00 + shipping
SOLD

BELIEVE ANGEL SHELFSITTER


This is a beautiful Angel shelf sitter that I adapted from a pattern by Moonchilds Primitives.
She measures 14 1/2 long by 7 inches high.
She's been coffee stained and has small beads for eyes that I've sewn on. Her nose is needle sculpted.
Her dress is painted barn red and has been sanded. I've sewn 3 small rusty bells onto her Warm 'n Natural collar and larger bells onto her dress.
I've sewn a bundle of Sweet Annie to her collar as well and attached a round tag that reads BELIEVE with a rusty safety pin.
Her hair has been needle felted with white roving wool and it also covers the back of her head.

NO LONGER AVAILABLE

Saturday, September 11, 2010

Welcome To My ~New~ Selling Blog

You may know me from my Krazy Kraft Lady Blog or Prim Patterns 'n Handmades Blog.  I currently do have a website for selling my crafts but I'm seriously considering not renewing when it comes time this winter.  Before I take such a drastic step, I thought I would try selling from a blog and see how that goes.

All craft items are handmade by me in my smoke and pet free home.  Occasionally I may add a non -handmade item when I feel the need to downsize on the many things I pick up intending to use in my crafting, but find after a year it's still collecting dust and should go to a new home.

In October  to kick off my new blog, I will be offering a giveaway.  I currently have 2 going on at
The Krazy Kraft Lady  and Prim Patterns & Handmades until the end of Sept.  Be sure to check them out if you haven't already.