The Winner of my Annie and Andy Lamp Is.......

Good morning all! How are you all this morning? Finally the day is here to pick the winner of my Annie and Andy lamp giveaway and I wanted to explain my system to you so that anyone that would like to use this system can do so since it can be used over and over and may be need to be modified due to the change of number of participants.

Ok...this is very simple and doesn't take a mad scientist to put together. The supplies needed include a fine tip pen from a pen that will not smudge, a number of earplugs that will represent each person that has signed up for the giveaway, a bowl with a lid, a piece of paper and writing utensil.

1)What you do is make a copy of the list of participants for your giveaway and replace each name with a number in sequence. 1...2....3....and so on.






2)Next you take each earplug and write these numbers on the plug.(I wrote the numbers on both ends.)Each plug will represent that corresponding number/person on your list





3)Once finished place all plugs in a bowl with a lid and have them lay flat inside the bowl.



4) Give a great shake and reach in with a blindfold on ...or with closed eyes and pull out one plug and this is your winner!




This great thing about this method is because the earplugs can be used over and over and just the list will need to be replaced and renumbered for your new giveaways!

All the plugs are the same size and have the same texture so there is NO WAY you can tell who's number goes to what plug until it is checked! I'm sure many of you have thought of this method already ....or may have been doing simular for the giveaways you have already have been having. If you have been doing the name in the hat...well is her another option you may want to consider for a future giveaway!


Now onto the naming of the winner.....I bounced the plugs in there pretty darn good and reached in to find the winning number. When I pulled out the winning plug and read the number I thought I'd get a picture of the winning number and put that with that number/person on my signup list to get a picture....so here it is.....the winning number is 9 and Yorkie''s Primitive is the winner of my Andy and Annie Doll Lamp giveaway! Many congatulations to you and I will send you a private message of congrats and to get your information of where to send your prize!



A HUGE thank you goes to all that signed up for this giveaway. I wish I had something for all of you! Don't worry I will have more giveaways as time allows and so keep posted and I hope you all have a fantastic day!

What another obsession?!

Good morning readers! I have been up early and watching the videos of my newest obsession...Adam Lambert! How did I manage to let this young hunk pass my notice up until now. I have seen him on tv and never really knew where he came from. I never truly noticed him until he did an recent interview, and performance, on Oprah. and was immediately taken with this cutting edge performance! When thinking back I remember thinking now there is a odd fellow. ....a true rock and roller for sure! Maybe into heavy metal as far as I knew. His dark hair, makeup , over the top hair style, out of the norm clothing...yet eyes that can't be missed he certainly wasn't something I could get into...or even like. That just goes to say how people, in general, judge others because of their appearance and won't wait around to see what is behind the veil that hides the soul, mind and God's gifts that aren't readily seen.

I watched the Oprah show and was so impressed with this young mans abilities, was intrigued by his look and loved the wisdom Adam had to show about what has happened to him on American Idol and his developing stardom! I certainly missed a good season when he was competing...and sorry to say he came in second once the season came to a close. The hook was his performance of "What do you want from me" from his newest album. His commanded the stage and had a stage presence that was overwhelming! I've been searching for more videos on line and seeing that this, rising star, is someone that has become my newest obsession.I love to listen to his music ...but the magic of Adam is truly in his performance ablilities. Having done a number of onstage musicals Adam is more than just music. Part of expereiencing Adam is to see him in video. His talent goes far beyond a wonderful voice, a totally unique style and his command of the stage he possess! I'm sure as he gets further in his career he will go far and will continue to follow his upcoming albums...and possibly movies. Here is one of his latest songs that is on the new movie 2012...."Time for Miracles."

JUST A REMINDER:
(Please be aware that my giveaway, the Andy and Annie Valentine's Lamp" is now on the second page. Just hit older posts and it should be right to at the top of lists of posts. It will be over on Jan. 28th so if you want to still signup for a possibility to win this great prize just go to older posts at the bottom of this page!)

New Easter Doll just listed on my Etsy!

Hello everyone! I just listed a new doll set that is to begin my Easter doll kickoff! I have just listed a exteme primitive bunny set that are super for lovers of more than beyond prim! Come in today and take a look. I have now hit 100 items in my shop and there is plenty to look at and many home decorations just waiting to meet your decorating needs! More is to come so keep watching! Hope you enjoy! (Scroll down the posts and hit the giveaways that are being hosted by the OFG team and others. I have a Raggedy Annie and Andy doll Lamp that is up for a giveaway. Check them all out and put your name in. There is nothing like quality work won at one of these wonderful giveaways! Best of luck to you in all of them!)

The Last Three Valentine's Girls have been listed on my ETSY!

Hello all! I just wanted to let you know that the last of the Primitive sisters have been listed on my Etsy shop. There is Joanna, Suzanne and Nicole . Please welcome the newbies and I hope you find one...or a few of these little darlings that you find you just can't live without! Go see them today! They would be a superb addition to your Valentine's Day decor....or would be just what a Raggedy Annie collector has been waiting for! Enjoy!


MEET JOANNA




MEET SUZANNE





MEET NICOLE




Again, to the left you will find the links to send you to where my items can be found...happy Valentine's Day shopping! Scroll down and look at all the giveaways that the OFG team and others are having. Put your name in you could win any of these great items. I am having the Raggedy Annie and Andy Lamp giveaway. Put you name in today and you just may be seeing this cute lamp in your home! It all can be found on this page!

Sweet Meadows Farm is having a giveaway!

Sweet Meadows Farm is having a giveaway! See her blog for details! This cute little girl is what she will be giving a way to the winner! Isn't she just adorable?





Her Link;

http://sweetmeadowsfarm.blogspot.com/

New Additions have been added to My Etsy Shop!

Hello all! I just got my 5 Annie dolls finished and have posted the first two on Etsy today! She has friends so expect the other 3 to be listed very soon. I hope you enjoy these to start. They came from a pattern from one of my all time favorite in doll creators.....Julie G. of My Raggedy Dolls! I hope you enjoy them! Be watching for their sisters for they will be posted very soon.....

MEET ANNIE


MEET TIFFANY

Harvest Moon Primitives is having a giveaway!

Marilyn, from the OFG TEAM, is having a wonderful giveaway. It is a beautiful Valentine's hanger that is to die for. Go in and try for it...it would grace any home!






Link:

http://whimseythoughts.blogspot.com/2010/01/valentines-day-giveaway.html

The Primitive Peddler is having a giveaway!

The Primitive Peddler is having a Friday Freebie giveaway that involves a beautiful candle made by another OFG member....Irish Rose Creations.





I am crazy about candles and invite all of you to go to the Primitive Peddler to sign up!

http://theprimitivepeddler.blogspot.com/2010/01/friday-freebie-ends-114.html#comment-form

Irish Rose Creations is having a giveaway!

Kimberly, a member of OFG, is having a giveaway of a beautifully crochet doiley with hearts. It is absolutely beautiful!



Take a look at what she has and add your name!
http://myirishrosecreations.blogspot.com/2010/01/be-my-valentine-giveaway-ends-21.html#comment-form

Irish Corkie Prims is Also Having a Giveaway!

Amy, a member of the OFG Team, is also having a wonderful giveaway!



Her beautiful sign will go to the lucky winner. Go check it out!

http://irishcorkiesprimitives.blogspot.com/

The Olde Cupboard Door is having a Giveaway too!

Willa , of OFG, is also having a great giveaway! Visit her blog and put your name in to win this adorable gingerbread girl.



Go put your name in! Her ginger is cute as a button!

http://www.theoldcupboarddoorblog.com/2010/01/ginger-give-away.html

A give a way has arrived and just in time for Valentine's Day!

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Hello everyone! How are all my readers doing since my last post a few hours ago? LOL Didn't give you much time to relax, get something to eat, do something that you've wanted to get done today or even talk on the phone for too long! I'm sorry about that! I promise I will only take a short moment of your time. I am here again...but this time I am posting about a give a way that I am having as of today! My give a way involves a Valentine's Annie and Andy lamp that is so lovely and romantic to add to any small area in your home that needs a little light...or just needs a point of interest. The specifics of the lamp is as follows:

The bucket measures approximately 7 inches in diameter and its overall height measures about 13 inches . It contains a silicone 2 watt light bulb. The lamp has a cord that measures 5 1/2 feet long with an off and on switch. This lamp includes a lightly grunged/ handmade raggedy Annie and Andy, a multi-colored heart that Anne is holding and two grunged larger red/white hearts in the back. Both Raggedy
Annie and Andy are made of muslin, have embroidered noses of red and mouths, eyebrows and eyelashes of black and black button eyes. They share the typical red hair, that these two adorable characters share and is made of red yarn. Anne has a red/ lighter read dress with on with a bow that matches the shirt that Andy has on in her hair...while Andy has a matching red/ white checkered shirt on. They are surrounded by various greenery that would be just beautiful on a hutch or on a table. The bucket was heavily rusted but has a white bow adorning its middle that gives it a primitive or vintage feel! The theme of this lamp would be a wonderful addition to any collector of Raggedy Annie and Andy or love Americana items... or are simply into dolls and their influence.







(retail value: $24.99)


1)To enter into my give a way all you have to do is post a comment and then post this give a way in your blog along with a link to my shop for your entry.


2) Just make sure,when you are signing up to enter to win that I am left with an email addy, or some way to contact you once the winner is drawn. PLEASE...Pretty Please! I don't want you to not get notified because I don't have an addy to get back to you! Thanks *wink*

My give a way will start today, Thursday Jan. 7th, and the winner will be announced on Tuesday January the 28th. I will announce it here and contact you by the address you have left me. Have fun and I wish you all luck!

Come visit my friends from the OFG TEAM's Shops!

Hello readers! Just to let you know that I am slowly adding some Mini Etsy shops ,along the left hand side of your screen, that are owned by my fellow members of the OFG Team! This team is a truly talented group of men and women that excel in their chosen crafts . Their talents range from primitive to shabby chic and would grace any home and will be treasured forever! The group has made the handmade pledge that believes that nothing is like made by the heart and done by hand. You can be guaranteed of quality when you buy from any of these sellers/creators and make them available to buyers on the Etsy circuit! Spend sometime and visit their shops and see what they have available! The variety is vast and the talent is above and beyond what can be bought manufactured! Have fun, tell your friends, and enjoy your visits! There are more shops to list and I will be doing them a few at a time so be watching! Until next post....take care!

Back to Ebay I go.........

I haven't done this forever! I have just listed five items on Ebay and just got them started last night. They have an auction length of 7 days so hurry and see what I have listed. I sell worldwide .....so come in...no matter where you reside and buy these items from my Ebay sales! You can find a link to My Ebay by looking to your left and seeing the links of where my items can be found! It has been a very long time...but I do like some of the changes Ebay has made to make listing easier for the seller!

Willowtree-Treaures Ebay Auctions Link;

http://shop.ebay.com/willowtree-treasures/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_from=&_ipg=&_trksid=p3686

Come and Celebrate the New Year with Willowtree Treasures!

____UPDATED NEWS FLASH!!! Please Read! IMPORTANT UPDATES!_____


HAPPY NEW YEAR Ya'll!
Travel in style into the New Year by starting off with a roll back in most of my prices! You'll find almost everything in my Etsy shop has had a reduction in price to bring in the New Year and help you celebrate with a bit of a savings. Come in and look around. The prices are already fixed so you can begin buying immediately with the roll back prices. No need to contact me and waste your valuable time! Dig right in and enjoy your New Year in a GRAND fashion! Enjoy! My shop accomodates for multible purchasing to save you $$$$! Enjoy!

Look to your left and you will see the link to take you to my Etsy Shop! There is also a list of other places my items can be found!

Turkey with Apple Stuffing Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

Turkey with Apple Stuffing Recipe | Taste of Home Recipes

I Wish You ALL the Happiest of Holidays and Have a few special Links for You!

Good morning readers! I wanted to take some time and wish you all a very Happy Holidays and hope that each and everyone of you see some of your most heart felt wishes come true! There has been so much giving of special things from one person to another here in the blog world and will be doing a give a way of my own very soon after the holidays have come and gone! There are ALOT of GREAT give a ways going on right now and would like to wait until some of this slows down some before I do one. I do however have some awesome links that I would LOVE to pass onto my loyal readers to help you with your holiday preparedness and one of the links where I would like to pass on to you is:

http://www.verybestbaking.com/promotions/programs/holiday-guide/2009/default.aspx?vbbHG0972890#/home

This site is so magical and has anything and everything you would want to make for a holiday get together. It takes you to an animation of a Baking Village with many shops and in each shop you will find recipes for candies, main meals, cookies, cakes and all the trimmings! Talk about doing it right for the holidays!LOL I sit there much like a young child and listen to the music and watch all the signs of what is in the tastey shops and am so taken with just the look of this site that I advise you ahead of time....go in full because if you aren't you will suddenly will need alot of paper to get all of their wonderful recipes printed off and shared with your loved ones! I know that I have started off with a full stack of paper knowing most of what I'd encounter I'd want to print off and now am running out of ink! Lots of good things are in there! Nestle, Canation and Libbys are just some of brands featured! YUMMMY!

I thank Deb Turner for giving this link to me , and the other members of OFG, and I am now sending this information on to you so that you can enjoy the small town shops of Seasonal Cooking!





Another site I would LOVE to pass on to you is the Taste of Home site! I don't know how many of you get Taste of Home for a regular magazine that you get once a year...I know that I get it...then will stop my magazines from coming after the subscription has ended..I'll start missing it again and then start it all over again! This is one very helpful magazine and I have tried many of their recipes out on my family and is a tried and true publication! My newest one has a link of:

http://www.tasteofhome.com/Newsletter/NewsletterSignUpOptIn.aspx?OptID=115?Email=

. You can become a member of Taste of Home magazines and pick from a number of newsletters that address from the 12 days of cookies in the Month of December issue to newsletters of main meals based on the month and holiday and ideas. Everything will be sent Free to your Email by just picking one, two ...or like me...All newsletters. You can also join Taste of home and have access to chatrooms, more recipes that can be kept in a recipe file and gain information on other publications that Reiman is coming out with and have the option to get for free and would need to subscribe if you wanted to continue getting a given magazine that they are coming out with at a well reduced price! I was just in there site looking around and marking all the recipes that I will have to save and get a copy of to put it on my list of holiday goodies that I suprise my family with!

If you LOVE recipes and LOVE to cook these two links are for you! Check them out and enjoy how amazing the online foodie sites can make this season for all of its customers! I'm sure there are many more of sites that are making recipes readily available and making their sites sooo enticing for anyone to visit and want to join because that is a very important part of a holiday such as this....food, friends and fresh ideas to make this time a bright and happy one! So spend some time and look for your own sites that could hold the key to your holiday spirit! For now there is what I have provided for you here!

I hope that everyone's holidays answer any special prayers you have, will see some wishes come true and happiness and the true meaning of this special holiday warm your hearts to give something to someone that you don't know, or needs help, or is alone this holiday season! May good health , love and the spirit of giving be in your hearts and only good things come your way during this time! Again, Merry Season to you.... no matter what religion you are! I'll be talking to you again soon!

A Brand New Day and a Brand NEW SALE! READ Closely!

Hello readers! It is closer to Christmas and I'm sure there must be one last thing that would just make you so happy to put in your collection to give to that certain special someone for Christmas! I am having one last attempt for a sale and involves the following...please read it carefully!

____UPDATED NEWS FLASH!!! Please Read! IMPORTANT UPDATES!_____

"LAST CHANCE FOR AN AWESOME SAVINGS!" ( Starts Today AND Ends Monday December 21st)

-Applies to U.S. Sales ONLY!-

ALL SALES are $1 ONLY to send!

Yes that is right! Starting today Thursday December 17th until Monday December 21st it will cost a mere $1 to send your item(s) to you!

Merry Christmas from Willowtree Treasures!

Please contact me BEFORE you make your purchase(s) and I will make the corrections for you right here on my site and then you can go ahead and make your purchases paying only $1 per purchase (No limit on how many items can be bought)!

(If you buy one item...cost to send=$1

If you buy five item's in one purchase ....cost to send =$1

As long as you are buying items all at one time there is no limit...cost to send = $1)

Have a ball!

convo or contact me at pdq [!at] epix.net
Thank you! Deb

WILLOWTREE TREASURES ETSY LINK TO SALE;

HTTP://WWW.WILLOWTREETREASURES.ETSY.COM
(Copy and paste this link into your search and Merry Christmas!)

Momma B's FrontPorch is having a Wonderful Giveaway!

Hello readers! I just wanted to inform you of a once in a lifetime giveaway that is being put on by Momma B's FrontPorch. It is to give the winner of her giveaway $50 worth of merchandise from her shop. Vickie is well known for her fantastic painting abilities and her , most beautitful welcome signs. I can imagine anything...everything that she will pick for the winner will be the most beautiful works of art! You can read more about this event in her blog and then put your name in to be counted as a participant! I have never seen this as a prize EVER for a giveaway from a blog post and from such a noteworthy artist!

Momma B's Frontporch Link:
http://mommabsfrontporch.blogspot.com/2009/12/giveaway-for-christmas.html

I am a Winner of a My Raggedy Dolls Give a Way!

I apologize for taking so long to get this post up and to not show the "cutest doll in the world" that I won during one of Julie G.'s give a ways! You will fall out out of your seat just looking at her this doll is sooo adorable! I'm so much in love with her she is still never farther than 1 foot away from me at all times! Come take a look! This was very much like eating potato chips...you couldn't take just one picture! Here she is.....Belindy!












Isn't she just too cute for words? Along with this beatuful gal there was a tag attached that grants me $15 as a discount in her shop! Not that getting this wonderful creation wasn't enough but I can buy anything on her web and get the $15 discount! Julie certainly does things in style! I will forever be grateful to Julie for chosing my name to win my new addition to my home! I will forever admire her and keep a close eye on what you are working on next! Your creativity, skill and professionalism with be admired always and thank you so much for everything! If you would like to see all that Julie G. has to offer visit her shop today! She has completed dolls, wonderful patterns and doll kits that are all very reasonably priced and she is always coming out with something new. I always go browsing to she what new she has come out with and advise all of you to do the same. It is well worth your time!

Julie G' Marocotte ....My Raggedy Dolls Site Links:

http://www.myraggedydolls.com/

http://www.myraggedydolls.blogspot.com


Again, thank you Julie. Belindy is my little angel and am showering with lots of love! Take care!