Thursday, September 17, 2009

Giveaway Post at Firecrackerkid Blog!

I know of a great giveaway that you just have to see. That is of The Firecrackerkid is having a rolling pin dough bowl keep...your choice of color. It sure is a beauty and is a giveaway that you'll just need to take part in!



Go to the following link and find out about this giveaway and get your name in there to participate!

http://firecrackerkid.blogspot.com/

She is one of the OFG Team members that I have featured on my blog and invite you to read more about her ,and her Etsy shop, right here and then go in and read her new blog! Best of luck Carol! You are off to a great start!

Primitive Harvest Moon Angel


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Originally uploaded by Willowtree Treasures
Here is the special gal that I will be adding to the OFG Celebration this Saturday and invite you all to see her in my shop where many other pictures will be provided for your inspection! I hope you enjoy her!

Wednesday, September 16, 2009

I'm a bit behind on my latest news!

Good morning readers! I am soo sorry but I am a bit behind on my latest news and am struggling now to get back on top of the lastest information of interest so that you are right with me on what has been happening and new items that have been listed!

First of all welcome! Have you made the transition from Summer to Fall successfully? I sure hope so... part of me was lost sometime this Summer/Spring with all that has been happening with my son getting married and Nicole, his wife, trying to get to the states ...but is currently being held up by legal issues of U.S. and Canadian recogition of her citizenship and marriage to my son here in the states and her home country. We think about you every day Nicole and are with you in mind and heart that it won't be much longer!


Ok....now what is new! I have added a number of Halloween items in my Etsy shop and welcome you all to come and view what is new. I have bat ornies , a doll greeter, shelf sitter to Halloween dolls listed now in attempt to get ready for the Fall/Halloween season/holiday. Here is a small peek of what you will see:
















Come in today..if you haven't in awhile for OFG...Olde Farmhouse Gathering Team...is planning a Fall/ Halloween Celebration that will take place staring this Saturday September 19th! The members of OFG have been working hard and long to get some really awesome items that will be in need of to kick off this Fall season and for the Halloween Holiday. This Saturday put FOFG in your search and see what these highly talented artists have prepared for your enjoyment! My item will be a suprise and hope that she will touch your primitive soul! Come in on the 19th and see what that is!LOL

I have just donated my first item...one of the larger Annie dolls that I have mentioned in my blog, on swings...but this one isn't on a swing...for a very important cause in my location. There is going to be a Fall the 2nd Fall Festival that will take place in Blossburg Pa that will help raise money for the children's playground for the Blossburg elementary students. If you live in or near my location check it out! Here is some information about the event:

2nd Annual Fall Festival
Help BEST raise money for recreational items for the kids
When: Thursday, September 17th (Rain Date Sept. 24)
Where: Blossburg Elementary School
Time: 5:00 – 7:30
What: Fun, Games, Food, Silent Auction & see your favorite teacher get a pie in the face.
Who: All are welcome to the Fall Festival & Auction
Kids can buy wristbands for $5.00 to play as many games as they want.
Music and entertainment donated by:

KC101

All items donated will go into an auction and help raise money to accomplish this very goal! I am proud to be a former aide for the Blossburg Elementary School and now am a proud to make a donation that will help build something that is so important for the children that go to Blossburg! I cheer them on to make their playground something special!


Here is a list of items that will be part of a silent auction:

Sugar Cookies
Lia Sophia Gift Certificate
Soup of the month-1 year
2 Hours Free Rental
2010 Season Pass
$10 Gift Certificate
$50 Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
4 Free Passes
$10 Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
$25 for Gas or Repairs
Will
8 X 10 Portrait, 5 Proofs & CD
Treat of the month
Rental for a day
$10 Gift Certificate
Weekend Stay at their Cabin
Boys Basketball Season Pass
Girls Basketball Season pass
Tuperware Gift Certificate
Cheesecake (2 weeks notice)
Christmas Tree
$10 Gift Certificate
Gift Certificate
$20 Gift Certificate
10 Free Visits
10 Free Visits
Blueberry Pottery Bowl
Williamsburg pottery vase
Baseball- Jim Rice
4 Jackals Shirts
Cabinet
Set of Presidential Coin Sets
Set of Presidential Coin Sets
Set of Presidential Coin Sets
Set of Presidential Coin Sets
2 Jackals Jerseys
Gift Items
Hand Painted Rock
Homemade Doll
$50 Savings Bond
$50 Savings Bond
$50 Savings Bond
$50 Savings Bond
Basket
Hand made wooden box
Bath & Body Basket
Basket of Homemade Jam
Birdhouse
Scrapbook Basket
Snack Basket
Car Care Basket
Kitchen / Candle Gift Basket
Marykay Basket
Hand Made Dog Dish Holder
Cabinet / Shelf
Basket
Clean Green Basket
Decorative Scarecrow
Decorative Birdhouse
Apple Picture Frame
Pyrex Dish Set
Skateboard
Shirt
Car Soap (with #54)


(There are some great items here that will be part of that silent auction and, of course I am the one that donated the homemade doll!LOL So bid big if you want this cutie for your home!)

I am still going to crank out as many Halloween items as I can... so if you LOVE Fall come in and look around! Don't forget ALL the items from my fellow artisians in the OFG Team and take a look at the artists that you have been hearing so much about in my blog!

Until next time....

My link:
http://www.willowtreetreasures.etsy.com

Etsy:n
http://www.etsy.com

Monday, September 14, 2009

Marketplace Monday and today I'm featuring two amazing artists and their Etsy shops!

Hello all! Today is Marketplace Monday again and I will be featuring two fantastic artists from the OFG Team today! Isn't it twice the fun when you can learn about TWO artists and take a look at their creative creations from their more than noteworthy Etsy shops? At the end you will have double the fun of being sent to BasketbyRose's and Valley Prims shops and will see even more of what the OFG members have to offer!

The first crafter is amazing with her creations of making handmade baskets. Rose Clawson weaves her magic into every creation she makes and can do some amazing things with those abilities. Weaving baskets is not an easy skill to learn but with her skill you would think she had been doing it all of her life.....and actually I think she has!LOL Would it be any wonder with her ablitity to work her weaving into pretty challenging shapes! NOW this is talent! I picked out some of my favorites for you to see and you too will be in awe of her talent!

Not only is Rose well known for her weaving skills and her noteworthy baskets...she is talented with her sewing skills as well! She has the most beautiful quilts, candle mats, table rugs, pumpkin stacks, cute vintage ornaments and her prim stitcheries that would be perfect for your home! Her talents are many and is respected amongst her fellow crafters for her range and abilities! Meet Rose's shop now and see some of her wonderful creations!















































Want to know more about Rose? Here is some information to help you meet the artist behind the crafts!

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?

My shop name is Basketsbyrose My name is Rose and I weave baskets. To easy!

2. How long have you been on Etsy?
I have been on Etsy a little over one year.

3. What type of items do you offer?
Hand woven baskets, quilts, stitchery, and some other items that I love to make.

4. How long have you been crafting?

I started sewing at age 5, made my wedding dress many many years ago. In 2008 I made over 150 baskets for my sons wedding.

5. Who or What inspires you?
Everyone inspires me I love to look at the work everyone does.

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
Now it would be the mantel basket or the broken dish quilt with all the colors. Early this year it would be the sunflower baskets, but I’m happy to say that I sold them.

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)

http://basketsbyrose.artfire.com
http://basketsbyrose.com



Visit her shop today and see how she can meet your home decorating needs!

Basketsbyrose Etsy shop link:
http://www.basketsbyrose.etsy.com



The second artist I have to feature is Kim Orcutt. I can't believe the handstitching this gal can do! What a shop and what a talent! She can do stitcheries that are just so beautiful and prim that you will just want everything in her shop! I have to admit...I wouldn't be any good at handstitching anything! It takes a great amount of patience and you have to be very skilled with knowing certain stitches and it takes a special person to carryout this craft and do it well! Kim is one of those people and you just have to see her work! I love everything...but my heart really went with the wonderful towels! You know how much stitched things like this are in the store? Most of all of this stitchery today is done by machine....not by hand to boot!! Kim has that certain something that just wants you to keep coming back to see more and more! Go once and I'm sure that she will have just what your looking for to top off that perfect prim look of your home!Take a peek into the world of Valley Primitives and her shop of stitchery creations!
































Now learn about the owner of Valley Primitives and find out about the person behind her art!

So Here's the Questions:
1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?
VALLEY PRIMITIVES
2. How long have you been on Etsy?
MARCH 4, 2008
3. What type of items do you offer?
HAND STITCHED FRAMED PRIMITIVE STITCHERY’S, STITCHED KITCHEN TOWELS,
HANG TAGS, PILLOWS, AND ORNIES.
4. How long have you been crafting?
I HAVE BEEN CRAFTING FOR AS LONG AS I CAN REMEMBER, I LOVE TO WORK WITH
MY HANDS. I’VE DONE STAINED GLASS, TOLE PAINTING, BEADED JEWELRY, AND
NOW I AM HOOKED ON STITCHING.
5. Who or What inspires you?
I AM INSPIRED BY ANYTHING OLD! I LOVE TO FIND THINGS THAT SOMEONE ELSE
IS THROWING AWAY AND GIVE IT A GREAT PRIMITIVE MAKE OVER. I HAVE BEEN
INSPIRED BY LOTS OF OTHER PRIMITIVE ARTIST MAKEOVERS AND THE WEALTH OF
IDEAS THAT THEY FREELY SHARE ON THEIR BLOGS.
6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
I LOVE ALL OF MY HAND STITCHED PIECES BECAUSE I FIND STITCHING SO
RELAXING.
7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)
I HAVE A BLOG http://valleyprimitivesgiftshoppe.blogspot.com/
MY ETSY SHOP IS http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5675144
WE ALSO HAVE A SMALL GIFT SHOP IN OUR HOME, CALLED VALLEY PRIMITIVES
GIFT SHOPPE.


Valley Primitive Etsy shop link:
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5675144

(copy and paste this link into your taskbar and see how this shop can meet your home decorating needs!)


Is there anything that she can't make into a beautiful work of art? I love this shop and I think you will too!Go to her shop today and see Kim's world or primitive stitcheries today!


Come back next Monday for another featured shop(s) from the Etsy Team of artists!

Put OFG in your search bar and enjoy ALL the art that make up the OFG Team!

Friday, September 4, 2009

Bowls and Annies has a FREE Tiny Annie Doll Pattern!

Do you absolutely love the work of Bowls-n-Annies? I know I do! Just to let you know that she has a free pattern of a very tiny ...but very adorable Annie pattern on her site and I want to invite all of you, that make Annies to visit her site to take advantage of this wonderful find! Go to the following link and have your copier full of ink and paper and have fun! I know I will!


Link:
http://www.ohsewdollin.com/

The LINK may be shared...but the pattern may NOT! As you can guess this pattern is a true cutie!