Thrift store finds and new bunnies

Its VERY rare when I walk into a thrift shop and out with something in my hands!
Im serious - its different in NY, there is usually NOTHING! And I look closely!

Saturday I took my handmades into the shop where I am on consigment and we decided to hit a few shops.

I ended up with a breadboard, a wooden tray, a little shelf and a recipe box all for $12.60 (pay no attention to my craft table)






We also hit an antique/junk shop and I picked up this great bowl for $17.90 (a little high I think) candle sticks and a magazine rack.





Then on Sunday Jas asked if I wanted to go to the flea market! I didnt find too much as it was too cold for the vendors to set up outside but I did find 2 sets of round paper mache boxes, large ones for $3 total! Now I get to paint everything:)

After the flea market we stopped at a camera shop so I could learn a little about these DSLR cameras I SO BADLY want! Ive got it narrowed down to a Canon Rebel XSi. Now I just have to shop around and see pricing because I also want to get a Macro lens for it:)

I can tell you one thing, if youre on the market for a DSLR and you like LIVE VIEW, make sure your new camera has this feature. NOT ALL DSLR cameras are equipped with this. If I had not researched yesterday and just went out to buy I would have had NO IDEA about that!!

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I also finished up a few bunnies.

This first one is a Chestnut Junction pattern, I think she turned out so cute!



This is Beckys (TRP) free pattern shes offering this month. I LOVE LOVE LOVE this guy. His ears are bendable and hes actually pretty big:)



And this is another freebie pattern from Sweetpeas Primitives. He is supposed to be a makedo but I didnt have anything to use for a base so I just made him into a sitter.




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We're in for some warmer temps this week. Im so happy about that! I cant wait to open some windows for fresh air!!

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If you havent signed up for my giveaway PLEASE do. Ill be adding a few things:)

Extreme Prim Rabbit Hangers

Well I did it! I purchased a pattern, well actually 2 but ran out of printer ink so I had Jas print it out for me yesterday. By the time he got home last night it was too late to get started so I just started on these 2.

This first one is a Moonchilds Primitives pattern and I just LOVE how he turned out!


This second one is my own pattern, he is actually fairly big. I had a HUGE allergy attack in making the carrots for these guys, Im extremely allergic to sweet annie!! It wasnt pretty!!







I also got a pattern from Vicky at Old Homestead Barn and I cant wait to get started on him! Ill post pics when Im finished!!

Other than that Ive been crafting like crazy, seems its all I do anymore.

Im listing these guys on my ebay if anyone is interested:)

A few new things!

Hey Everyone!

Ive been busy trying to stay warm! WOWIE, was it cold or what?

I took the plunge and opened my Etsy shop back up and listed a few things on ebay. The heart on my header actually did pretty good on ebay so I made another and got it listed. I also made up some, well a TON of different shaped heart bowlfillers and have some prim stars sitting on top of the wood burner now.

I made 2 different size and shaped heart door greeters from my own pattern. Im still too afraid to purchase a pattern and give it a go so I make up my own!

I was also offered an opportunity to peddle my prims at a craft show in Oct of this year. I have thought about it hard since Saturday and am still thinking. Its a great chance to get out there but its over 2 hours away and I have NEVER done a craft show so I have no idea what to expect or anything!





STAY WARM!

Jumper

Hi friends!

Ive been a bit down lately that's why I haven't posted much! Its a combo of things that I wont bore you with. I just watched Jumper, HAVE YOU SEEN IT YET? Ha, its been out for a while, but just came out on HBO so I DVR'd it the other night. Ive actually watched it twice!! Once last night and once a little while ago!!

Hayden Christensen is to DIE for in this movie....total hottie! Wow!!
He makes my heart jump, literally!

Speaking of heart.......Valentine's Day is coming up! Ive been working on some bowl fillers/ornies for my tree. I actually left it up just for Valentines Day:)






We've been having some CRAZY weather, rain/ice/snow/sleet - lost power this morning for about 7 hours! Its been nuts!

Ive been on a few times to see what you are all up to but haven't felt much like posting! Cabin fever is starting to sink in.

Well now I'm just rambling.....if you haven't seen Jumper yet - PLEASE do!

New things Ive been working on!

Good Saturday Morning!

What a wonderful weather week this was. I think that's over now:(
Oh, I'm not complaining, I'm looking forward to our first snow!!

I spent the whole week inside making things and taking care of my sicky icky Dom, except for yesterday, we actually got out while waiting for Bella to get home from school and I cleaned the garage for Jason.

Here's a few things Ive been making. You should see my house - what a disaster!!

Wax dipped salt dough icicles (I have another batch waiting to be dipped in wax and I'm planning on adding mica so they are glittery)









Let It Snow Garland




Bowl Fillers




Star door greeter ( I still have to add some greenery and berries)







AND my Santa, I'm so proud of how he turned out. I don't have wool and wouldn't
know the first thing about where to get it or how to use it so I used what I had. This was my first pinch stitch and a BIG thanks to Shari who gave me a little tut on how to do it. Not sure if it is the RIGHT way or not but it kinda looks like it is:)




THIS IS ALSO MY 100th POST!!
I cant believe it!!

Check back as I have a giveaway planned:)

Salt dough bowl fillers

This batch came out SO awesome! I am so very proud of how they turned out.
They baked in my oven for close to 8 hours, then I let them sit overnight to cool. They are actually quite thick. They have been triple dipped in Home For The Holidays scented wax and grubbied up with spices. They are extremely prim and smell SO YUMMY!! I actually thought about keeping them for myself, ha! I will be adding them to my etsy shop later this week if anyone at all is interested....anyone? anyone? anyone? You will get 1 or 2 dozen in cello bags tied with homespun and a grubby tag.

PS - Merrie, I grab mine from the wax with a pair of tongs and hold them up until they dry before I lay them on wax paper - no feet:)

Christmas Garland

I had this idea to make a Christmas garland out of round tags and pine roping and this is what I cam up with! I am thinking about adding it to my etsy shop in hopes they take off good. They are very light weight and measure a little over.....well scratch that, I cant find the measuring tape anywhere!! It must have grown feet, got up and walked away! Either way, Ill get the measurements as soon as Jason gtes home and tells me where the tape is.

Weekend fun & crafts

I got ALOT accomplished this weekend.
I finally painted my breadbox, was one of those 70's - 80's ones with the glass in the door that read "bread". I didnt get a before shot, I forgot! I actually left the door off and am using it as a cubby on my kitchen counter!

Without the door -


With the door -



Also had a yard sale and made out pretty good considering we are on a slow traveled country road. I made about $160 just on crib bedding, a high chair, and toddler toys. Everything I didnt sell went out to the edge of my drive in hopes that someone will drive by who can use it!

Friday night we were able to sit outdoors and enjoy the weather without being too cold or eaten alive by bugs! I picked up some sparklers last weekend at the flea market and the kids had a BALL playing with them!



Notice I said kids? Even HUBBY had fun! Haha!!!!




We even got the garage ALL cleaned out and the clutter put away! Thats a feat Ive been trying to conquer for months now!

We've also been talking about adopting a dog and was looking at a high kill shelter in KY but ended up finding one right here in our home town. Shes a Dobe mix and tiny. Shell only get about 30-35lbs and is the cutest lil pup! We went to meet her this weekend, took the kids with us and she is great with them. She was chewing on her toy and Jason made sure she had no aggression when Bella went to take it out of her mouth. We came home, filed out the application and are waiting on a home visit. So were pretty excited!!

Alot accomplished eh?

Hope everyone had a FANTASTIC weekend!!!!!!