Monday, October 20, 2008

A Day in the Pumpkin Patch


Saturday, my two daughters,granddaughter and I drove to Country Corners to pick out our pumpkins. We got a little red wagon that they furnish for you to use and headed out into the pumpkin fields. It was a little muddy, as it had rained the day before. The picture is my daughter and granddaughter Cora. She is 3 months old now and is cute as a button. As you can see she is sticking her little tongue out. Cute! She's been doing that a lot now and making cute little noises. We didn't get that big pumpkin she is sitting on, just two regular size and a little baby pumpkin for me to cut out.


And I couldn't pass up taking some pics of flowers. This is a flower that would eventually turn into a pumpkin. Don't think its going to make it. I just thought it was beautiful

Monday, October 13, 2008

Another Snowman Guy


Will be listing yet another snowman guy on ebay tonight. This will be my last auction until I get back from my vacation.

Sunday, October 12, 2008

Snowman Guy


You could have fooled me today that winter is on its way! It was in the 80's and bright and sunny! It sure was nice. But a cool down is on its way by Tuesday. Here's another Snowman Head Doll I just listed on ebay. I'm really liking the old quilt for his scarf.

Thursday, October 9, 2008

How to Make Roses from Maple Leaves

How to Make Roses from Maple Leaves

Found this really neat thing to do with fall leaves on the internet tonight. The directions are super easy with step by step instuctions with pictures. Here is what they look like when finished.(The picture above is from the tutorial, I did not make those.) So get out there and collect some leaves and make some roses. Click on the link above.

Tuesday, October 7, 2008

Primitive Old World Santa


Just listed this very neat Santa on ebay!! For some reason I am very uneasy when it comes to making dolls. I've only made three of them now. I guess I am intimadated by such beautiful dolls I've seen on ebay.

Sunday, October 5, 2008

Primitive Snowman Head


Been working on a few Christmas items lately. This snowman, I just love!! I have one listed on ebay and a smaller size one on my website. Can hardly believe the holidays are just around the corner!

Saturday, October 4, 2008

Socks :(


Today was a sad day in my family. We had to put our kitty Socks to sleep. My hubby had to take him to the vet. I just couldn't do it. He hadn't felt well for a couple of years and was losing control of his bodily functions. He was 15 years old and I think he had a pretty good life. So I have 3 cats now. This is one of my favorite pictures of him that I took about 5 years ago. I miss him :(

Monday, September 29, 2008

Primitive Fall Folk Art Bird Ornies


Happy Fall! Listed these guys on ebay tonight just in time for the Fall season. I think they are such pretty fall colors. They come with the old wooden cheesebox for you to display any way you like.

Be sure to check out my little bird make do that is listed on ebay too. That auction ends on Wednesday night.

Wednesday, September 17, 2008

Another Primitive Halloween Ghost


Finished up this ghostie guy yesterday and got him listed on ebay last night. Sure don't feel like fall today. Got up into the 80's. The nights sure have been cold down in the 50's, then the temp shoots right up there. I noticed just a hint of the trees around here showing their fall colors. Won't be long now. Cannot believe how the summer flew by. Kind of sad. I do not look forward to the cold winter.

Wednesday, September 10, 2008

Pumpkin Head Guy Make Do Doll


It is really beginning to feel like fall around here! The last couple of mornings its been in the 40's when I get up. Had to dig out the sweatshirts. Finished up this pumpkin guy yesterday and he is now listed on ebay. This is something very different for me to make. I think he turned out pretty awesome! Ok...now its time to get back to work.

Friday, September 5, 2008

Pumpkin Ghost Doll


Looks like all I can think of is Ghosts!! LOL Made this guy up, and will be ready to list him on ebay tonight! I think he turned out quite grand standing in his frosty pumpkin patch.

Thursday, September 4, 2008

Wooly Bear Caterpillar

It's that time of the year again for these little guys to be found crawling across your driveway. When my daughters were little, they would catch them and put them in their baby strollers and give me a ride. :) Here's some info on how to catch one and raise it into a Tiger Moth.




How to Capture a Bear


1.Find a brown and black banded woolly bear caterpillar in October (check the lawn, garden, or even the road.

2.Put it in a clear plastic jar with a lid (be sure to punch holes in the lid)

3.Add a twig in the jar and include some fresh grass for your bear to eat. Note: Put fresh grass in everyday. Soon your bear will tire of perching on the twig and will go to sleep on the bottom.

4.Remove any remaining grass but leave the twig in the jar all winter long.

5.Find a place outside that is protected from bad weather (a covered porch is nice) and you will be able to watch it hibernate.

6.In the spring, when weeds start to turn green it is time to feed your bear. Feed it fresh grass every day. Soon it will spin its magic cocoon of silk.

7.In about a week it will become the Isabella Tiger moth. On a nice day, take the jar outside and set your "tiger" free.

Thursday, August 28, 2008

Ghost Pattern

Finished up making a pattern today for my Ghost Make Do Dolls. These make do's are super easy and fast to make. You can find them at Pattern Mart for a instant download e-pattern. Below is a link there.


Primitive Halloween Ghost Make Do Dolls

Primitive Halloween Ghost Make Do Dolls


This is a super easy and fast ghost make do pattern! Ghost measure about 11" tall by 5" wide when ...

Price: US$7.50

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Wednesday, August 20, 2008

Ghosties!


I think I'm on a roll now. Really getting into the Halloween mode. Finished up these guys today and listed on ebay tonight.

Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Primitive Halloween Door Hanger


I hadn't made one of these door hangers since last year. It was fun putting one together again. Listed it on ebay last night. Really do enjoy making things for the fall season. It's my fav!