PAFA and A VERY SPECIAL FALL CELEBRATION! Don't Miss It!

The Fall Celebration with the PAFA Team will be taking place this Sunday Aug. 28th and will end Sept. 17th. The code to search when looking for creations for this celebration is "STTPP" Put thse letters in your search to find the items that the group have been working on for this special event. Also there will be a Fall Giveaway and both events can be found to right below this post! You can click on both to read about what is being given away and about the Fall Celebration its self! Come and visit Etsy and take part in the giveaway! There are alot of talented members in this team and any win would be a good one! Have fun!

Again, search STTPP and find all the member's items that will be involved in the Fall celebration for the PAFA Team in Etsy!

Giveaway Link:

PAFA Fall Celebration:

Also I have added 5 infinity scarves into my shop and one cabbage rose pin for you viewing. Come take a look at what new I have added and my 10 Fall items will be added on to the top of the lot, totaling 10 creations so alot will be there for viewing as of this Sunday! Enjoy!

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


My Shop Link to Etsy:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Timesofoldcreations?ref=si_shop

Be Careful What you Wish For!

I just a quick note: I bought some polyester blend fabric yesterday and completed 4-6 Infinity Scarves this morning! I will be posting these soon, along with the remainder of my teacup pincushions, and will be my lining my shop shelves within the next few days. Be watching my shop for these incoming goodies! Have a great day!

Letting You Know of Something New that I will Be Working On!

Good evening readers! I just thought of this idea because I have just became aware of a new scarf that is taking the fashion shops by storm! I have just noticed a new type of scarf out on the market and I am personally taking a liking to these new arrivals....they are called Infinity Scarves! These are long tube type scarves that are intending to be wrapped around your neck 1-3 times and can be worn even at work and will not interfere with your work, or get caught in machinery! You are beginning to see them EVERYWHERE and frankly I LOVE them! I don't have one myself...but am looking into making some of these trendy scarves to be a new project that I will be tackling soon and will add them into my shop once I get the first few completed. These are very attractive and versitile extra long scarves that are made with a lightweight fabric, hardy fabric or can be knitted or crotcheted! They can be made for any temperatures and can be made for any season! Depending on how many loops you give them you can get a different look and feel to any outfit you wear. They are made to dress up or dress down and would be the accessory you need if you love to change you look on a dime! I am so excited about this new finding and will get to this just as soon as I get the fabric to complete them...so be watching for this new addition to be added to my Etsy shop soon!

Please forgive my Mistake!

Just a quick note. I am new to the PAFA Team/Group and was not aware until recently that when looking for creations made by the artists in the Primtive and Folk Artist Etsy Team you MUST put pafa team in your search regardless of what the section of Etsy you are searching...All items, Supplies, Handmades..etc. Please take note of this when looking for items from this team! Thank you!

Teacup Pincushions have now arrived in my Etsy shop!

Good morning everyone! I just wanted to let you know that I have started listing the teacup pincushions into my Etsy shop and have more to go so keep watch. Some are rusty tin top pincushions as well but promise there will be quite a selection. Come in today and look them over...there may be one there that would look lovely on a hutch or shelf that not only is a GREAT decoration but a much needed sewer's tool! Need a gift that is not just whimsical but serves an important purpose? A teacup pincushion may be what you are looking for! Want something that is pretty to look at and can be put anywhere? How about something that not only does the job of holding your pins but sharpens them every time it is used? How about it not only keeps your pins off the floor but holds your small tools in one place while you are at work? (Well maybe the rusty tin top can't hold your items but you have to admit they do keep the needles off the floor AND sharpen your needles at the same time!) If you said yes to any, or all of these questions, go to my shop today and consider purchasing a teacup/or rusty top pincushion! Your family will thank you!

My Etsy link:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Timesofoldcreations?ref=si_shop

PAFA Fall Celebration to take place August 28 - September 17

Good Tuesday morning blog readers! I just wanted to inform you of an upcoming celebration that will be taking place in Etsy. The PAFA, Primitive and Folk Artist Team, will be having a Fall celebration beginning August 28 - Sept 17 and will feature ...anything and everything... that has to do with the fall season! Feel free to browse if you are in the fall mood and ready to change your decor. from summer to fall very soon. All you have to do is go to the Etsy site and put a designated set of letters in the search, that will round up everything that is to be taking place in this celebration from the PAFA members, and collect them into one large list of items. It is that simple! I do not currently have the designated letters yet....but will pass them onto you when they become available! (These letters will not be available to me until the celebration is about to begin....so I will not be able to give them to you much before Aug. 28th.) Good things happen to those that wait and this will be no different. Be watching and I will post is right here... those special letters that will find this celebration for you once I have received them myself! Thanks for your patience!

I intend to take part in this celebration and each of us can provide 10 items, I have my 10, to be part of this. I would assume the number of creations will be many so don't miss this one. I will be back and fill in the blanks for you so you too can view what these great artists have been working on! I promise you ...it is NOT a waste of time and will a be a fall wonderland for any country, primitive, antique enthusiast out there!

I also am working on teacup pincushions and have some beautiful cup and saucer pincushions that I will be posting soon! Are you at a loss of where to put your pins? Are you tired of having your feet finding the pins that fall on the floor or sticking them in the seats of your chairs until a better place is found? Does your pet manage to find them before you do? Has your dog thought his name has changed to "Pincusion" , "Pin Holder" or "Needle Keeper"? I'll have available a number of decorative/handmade pincushions available for the sewer in your life very soon in my shop and keep your friends, family and pets safe! Be watching for this addition!

My Etsy shop link:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Timesofoldcreations?ref=si_shop

Until later...take care and see you again soon!

Etsy link:
http:www.etsy.com

I've just joined a New Etsy Group and would like to Introduce you PAFA Etsy Team!

Good morning readers! I am here today to update you all on my latest news! I have just joined a new Etsy team and would like you to get familiar with the initials to use when searching for some of the best primitive-wares found on the Etsy web! This group is: "Primitive and Folk Artists." The member's creations can be found by putting PAFA in your search when looking for these handmades. You'll find everything from wooden goodies to painted beauties that just can not be left behind! These artists are some of the most talented group of people that I've had a pleasure to be a part of and invite you to see some of their works by simply placing PAFA or pafa team and seeing some of these very talented artists work of art!

Currently, this team is having a "Christmas in July" celebration and HAVE to take a look at all that is available. I know it SEEMS far off until Christmas is here...but in reality it will be here before you know it and you can be ready NOW! So why wait? You can beat the holiday crowds in the process and get fantastic holiday gifts now! Better yet they are all handmade and have the heart, and special touch, of every artist, infused in every piece! PRICELESS! Imagine spending Christmas time attending to other duties!

I have just begun my membership and am getting things in order to take part in this group in a strong/positive way. As time transpires I will frequently be adding shops of members, inform of celebrations, and provide links to send you to this group for ease of searching and invite you to follow my fellow members as well. Enjoy your journey and I hope you find many items that you want to make your own!

PAFA Etsy Team

or....
Etsy Link and put PAFA in your search:

http://www.etsy.com

Hello Readers....Here are a few New Additions to my Etsy shop!

Hello readers! I hope that you have been having an amazing summer and your July 4th celebration was the best! I just wanted to let you know that I have put a few new things into my Etsy shop and are eager to get reactions to some of my new additions. I have a set of topiary accessories. Each has been made out of different materials for the ball section of these creations....silk roses, dried rose heads and potpourri are examples. They all have a distinct fragrance and would be a great centerpiece for any wedding, birthday or baby shower. I also have listed two new Annie dolls....a nurse with bear patient Annie and a Annie and Hoot Owl doll. I hope you enjoy them and be looking for more new additions soon!










One of the newest interests I have is looking into making stuffed owls and adding them eventually to the mixture of items that I will be making available to potential purchasers.I also have been rolling around the idea of assorted pincushions and hair accessories for all ages. My mind is always working and rolling over ideas in my head and now just need to teach myself how! Time will only tell how far I'll get but am hoping to come up with some new items/skills soon to make available.

Enjoy the rest of your summer... for school will begin soon! I know...bite my tongue!LOL I hope to talk to you again soon and have something new to show ,or tell you about!

Dates have changed and "FREE SHIPPING and HANDLING FEES" are now in Effect!

Hello everyone! I have just finalized my latest/newest plans and am making the "Free Shipping and Handling Sale" begin NOW! It will begin today ...June 2nd and go until JULY 5th so come in and enjoy your savings. The code to use is: 4JULYUSA and will involve USA SALES ONLY! Use this when checking out and it will make this fee disappear like magic! Sorry for any inconvenience! I will have sales later in the summer as I have stated and give international sales some savings also ...but just won't be able to do that during this particular sale!

I will intend on sending out items 2x a week while this sale is effect. I will contact you what mail option I will be using and give you an idea of when your item(s) will arrive to you! So not to worry...you will be well informed of all moves done on my end to make sure your item(s) arrive to you in a timely manner and in great condition!


Come and enjoy this Independence Day Special and have fun browsing and shopping! Happy 4th early to all and have fun!


My Etsy shop link! (copy and paste and you'll be right there!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/timesofoldcreations

A Free Shipping and Handling Sale Planned for the 4th!

Hello readers! I am making some plans for a "FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING SALE" to take place in my Etsy shop to celebrate the 4th of July holiday and want to tell you ahead of time so that you can plan what you would like to purchase until the day arrives. It will involve U.S. Sales ONLY! (I apologize to the international sales that could be made but just won't be able to make this possible to people in other countries. I'll have more sales before the summer is over and will include everyone so be watching for those sales!)

The FREE SHIPPING AND HANDLING SALE is estimated to start on June 20th and work through July 4th ...so mark these dates on your calendar to use the code that will be provided so that you can make your purchases for the items only...NO SHIPPING FEES! Be watching my shop and, read it here and on my facebook page, for the code and be prepared to have fun at my exciting 4th of July BASH!


My Etsy shop:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Timesofoldcreations?ref=si_shop

A Very Special Mother's Day Wish For All The Lovely Mothers That Follow My Blog ....Including My Own Mother!

To all of those hardworking, loving, wonderful mothers out there Happy Mother's Day!!! To my very special, caring, giving mother: I love you and thank you for sticking with me through thick and thin! I could not have asked of a woman that could have taught me better how to be the best mother I could be, learn to be strong yet compassionate when the time calls for it and be not just a woman that gave birth to a child but loves that child, supports that child and cares for that child throughout their life as long as humanly possible! I learned all of this from one very amazing woman through her example....MY MOTHER! Thank you mom! I love you!

A Spring /29th Year Anniversary Sale is Currently Going on my my Etsy Shop!

Good morning all! I just put together a sale that is taking place in my Etsy shop. Use the coupon code "HSA2011" when checking out and get 15% off of anything that you purchase in my shop. This was done a little late and I do apologize for that...to have this strickly for Easter. I also will be celebrating my 29th year anniversary in May. A 15% off coupon has been issued to help participate in celebrating both of these happenings! Grab a cup of java and checkout the savings and pick out some new primitive wares to decorate your home with upon the arriving of continuously warm sunny weather and reaching 29 years of marriage to the same great guy! Enjoy your time, put your feet up and if there is something that catches your eye and/or heart spread the news so your friends can spend some time browsing!

Etsy Link:

http://www.etsy.com/shop/Timesofoldcreations?ref=si_shop

An Amazing Give -A -Way is Currently in the Process....

Welcome readers! I haven't post in awhile and apologize for the silence! I have just run across a Great site with whom the owner is my dear friend Pamela Stocker. She is celebrating the fact that she has just completed her 200th post and is sharing it with all of her devoted followers and readers. Her give-a-way includes two wonderful creations to be announced shortly on her blog! All you have to do is share a comment about the two give-a-way items and be the 27th person to do so and you could be the lucky winner of these lovely creations that were designed and constructed by Pam herself! The site name is: "Its just Frankly Kute." and her site is well worth taking a look at She also is the author of anotherGood luck to all of you that enter into this very generous give-a-way! Visit her blog today and get the specifics! Hurry before it ends!

Pam's blog link:
http://itsjustfranklykute.blogspot.com/

(click on or copy and paste!)


Other sites where her work can be found....

Artfire
LINK:
http://www.artfire.com/users/49stocker


(Another sister blog has more creations posted and for sale items)
"It's just Krazy Kute Productions"
LINK:
http://itsjustkrazykuteproductions.blogspot.com/

Enjoy!

Happy Valentine's Day Blog Readers!

I wish you a very happy Valentine's Day today and am sending a message that today is the last day for ultimate coupon sales in my Etsy shop! Stop in before Valentine's Day is over and get your next purchase(s) for 20% off! Have a great day filled with love and relaxation! Don't forget to get filled up on chocolates. This is one of the holidays that gives you a good excuse to get your share. (The other is Easter...hehehe!)

My Etsy shop:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Timesofoldcreations

My Etsy Shop Coupon Code has Changed and is Now for 20% Off Your Total Purchases!

Hello my great blog followers. January is slipping on by and my birthday is that much closer. Boy am I feeling it already! As I am aging by the day I have just added a new coupon code to my Etsy shop and am offering 20% off of your total purchases by entering the code: GKEJS2011 . Come in and shop your hearts content and help me celebrate my upcoming birthday with beginning with a savings! Take a look, have fun, bring friends and buy to your hearts content!


Etsy Link:
http://timesofoldcreations.etsy.com

Angels are flying around in my Etsy shop!

Good morning everyone! Angels are flying around in my Etsy shop and are waiting to get someone with their loaded star! Come and take a look at them before they disappear! Just be careful you may need to wear eye protective gear if one is a bad shot! Just a friendly warning!

Etsy link:
http://timesofoldcreations.etsy.com

Love is in the air and can be found in my Etsy shop!

Hello readers! Well, Valentines Day is the next special day and I am eagerly filling my Etsy shop with angels, hearts and creations that will warm your heart! Come in and see what I've been up to and see what has all ready left the "building." I guess the feeling of love has begun and Times of old creations is moving right along with it! My sale of 15% off is continuing through the month of January ...so there is still plenty of time to find that something special for you, someone you care about or something that you may like to save for a gift for the near future and will benefit from buying it today! I hope your day is mild, beautiful and almost spring-like just as mine is! Enjoy your day!


Etsy shop:

http://timesofoldcreations.etsy.com

Happy New Year!

Hello everyone! Happy New Year to all! May 2011 be a better year than 2010 and may turning 48 be better than being 47! To celebrate my birthday that falls in January ...and to help all of my followers start their new year in grand style...my Etsy shop is having a Month of January Sale to start your buying off with a savings! Use the coupon code below at checkout and get 15% off your total purchase at checkout!

Use coupon code at checkout: HNYB2011 and get 15% off Feel free to bring friends!LOL

(Sales tax will be added to all payments from Pennsylvania)

Have a wonderful day...and opps I think I see a new wrinkle!LOL

Link to my Etsy shop!
http://timesofoldcreations.etsy.com

Are you in the Mood for Soup?

Well it is cold outside and my way of cooking during the colder weather changes with the weather. I tend to want more hearty meals and occasionally includes a homemade soup now and again. Here is a recipe for one of my very favorite soups and I hope you give it a try because it is a KEEPER! It is filling and easy to boot so give it a try and let me know how you like it!


POTATO SOUP

4 cups chicken stock
2 1/2 cups milk
1 1/2 cups 1/2 & 1/2
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup celery, diced
1/2 cup butter
1/2 cup flour
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
2 lbs potatoes, peeled and diced (I cheat and use 2 15oz+ cans of diced potatoes)

Cook the potatoes in the chicken stock until soft. (Canned potatoes are already soft so there is no reason to wait to continue.)

In a separate pan melt butter and add onion and celery and cook until soft then add a small amount of the chicken stock to this mixture. Add flour slowly until the mixture is thick and smooth.

Add this combination to the potatoes in the hot stock stirring continuously.

Slowly add milk and seasonings, half and half and heat until hot...but do not boil!

Add crackers and enjoy!


This should be a wonderful winter meal that the whole family will enjoy! Happy holidays and stay safe!

Small Technical Problem ....

Sorry to say, after waiting about two weeks to have my url changed in Facebook with the networked blogs that I had made a small mistake when trying to get it so that it is functional. I used http://www.timesofoldcreations.blogspot.com and you see the arrow as the thumbnail and can't get to my blog by clicking on the url link. I have now changed it to http://timesofoldcreations.blogspot.com/ and seem to have better luck...but it still doesn't work all the time! I have sent out requests again to have my fbf verify my url but they may not want to be my friends after this next attempt...I hope that I'm wrong but this is a bigger job than I thought and doesn't leave any room for error without relying on having the changes verified too! Bummer! I apologize to whom I had to ask for help and hope you can forgive me. If it doesn't work this time I'll be leaving it alone and people will need to type my url in and search and follow me the "old" way! Thank you for all of your help and for putting up with this ...and be rest a sured that this will not continue. I may find out this doesn't matter at all and it just wasn't meant to be! If it doesn't work....not to fear...I am done and will continue without networked blogs but will remain at this location. Life goes on! Hugs to all!