Back ...and changes all around.....

Well hello! I almost forgot how to get here and to remember my Etsy name...that is another story! How has everyone been? Me I'm floating around and trying a little of this and that attempting to learn as quickly as I'm actually doing something. One thing is for sure...I have left this blog, after a long episode trying to get my blog back in the list of network blogs and now haven't made a habit of continuing my ,used to be consistant, blog posts. I am so sorry! I guess my blog life has been just about as consistant as my life and can't help but show with everything I do. If you are wondering I have left Etsy...but have left my shop there, but is no longer in business in case I change my mind and find something I can sell. I have had a shop under the name of Willowtree-Treasures in Ebay and have posted items from a wholesale company in my shop adding an occasional item from myself into the mix. Unfortunately, the companies items didn't go very well and had to give it up..to a degree.... because of the mounting costs of putting things on and not being able to sell them enough to pay for the postings and the extra cost of having a shop. I since have have closed my shop and gone on with my own items selling primarily pregnant barbies and some antiques, collector trains and exercise sneakers, etc. I occasionally add wholesale items back in just to look like I'm still alive but isn't showing much promise. I don't believe I've touched my sewing machine in months and am starting to miss just staying busy. I've been told getting to the point of needing LONG breaks in between creating is normal for any crafting person and is normal and expected when you have done it for a good amount of time! I guess that is my problem at the moment and am busy working on home issues and helping family with issues they need help with, and sitting around just wondering what to do next. The most interesting adventure I have had up to now is finding wholesale companies and looking into what they have and learning about how other wholesale/dropship companies work. I have found some really great ones that I have been buying from like Collections Etc.....ABC Distributing...Honey and Me.....Waresitat......I have just bought a Gnome with a light from the company I have worked for and just LOVE it! I bought it to start the kickoff for the outdoor work and now can't let it go beyond the front porch because I just think it is the neatest thing I'll ever own! the light it holds actually works and runs on 2 AA batteries. How cool is that! I'm thinking about getting a second one to keep this one company before my gold membership is done with and get that one for a super price too! Now that I'm into gnomes I can't think of enough places to put them. I have also purhcased things from Amazon and have found some super deals there too. Amongst all of my wholesale companies I have repainted my home...every room...and had places where I could afford great wall decor. and home accessories to fill my home with! My kitchen is now a ROOSTER HAVEN....my outdoors is a GNOME HANGOUT, My bedroom is a room of INSPIRATION and RELAXATION. The interior is all country inspired with the help of purchases from the wholesale sites and Ebay. Best of all we have gone from very dark colors to bright and happy colors! As you can imagine...I'm am very happy about the changes and spent some of this time just exploring how the home environment can change attitudes and help frame mental stability if you are comfortable with your surroundings makes all the difference. We are now working on the outside of our home and had a slight set back with an unexpected snowfall. We put up our gazebo, got a load of stone for the driveway, trimmed up bushes, bought solar lights for around the house, and were all set to paint and put rug down on the back porch...since now our back porch furniture is out/cleaned and set to go. There was a bit of time to undo what was done but now the more mild weather is back and we are ready to work again and get the bark down this time. Did someone say it is April? I know...don't work too quickly because you never know...the winter weather could have a return before we are all done. The following are some pictures of our home changes and additions: Bedroom inspirational wall decor>

Diningroom and new color with wall decor>

Livingroom and new color with wall decor>

Rooster kitchen with new colors and new decor>

Outdoor plant wagon and gnome>

Outdoor gnome with light>

I hope you have enjoyed listening to my changes being under construction for the past 7 months with my business and have seen some of my home changes as well! If it helps at all this is why I have been DOA as of late and hope ...once all the work is completed that not only will I feel a part of my life is completed ...but have found something out about myself in the process! Thank you for coming today and keep me in mind when you are searching for your next treasure for I will be on Ebay hopefully having that special something that you will want to make your own! Until next time!

My Etsy Shop is Nearly Closed!

I feel sadness and I am currently closing my Etsy shop. I didn't expect to feel such a loss but life must move on as new opportunities have not been investigated. I will miss doing just my handmades but need a time to see what adding all my jobs, of late, combined can do due to my husband's new long hours. On weekends my husband participates in packaging and sending out the sale items and during the week I carry on the "business" on my own and list, answer questions, and record information that will be helpful for tax time issues. What am I talking about? My new Ebay shop. I have moved my handmades, smaller antique items and wholesale/dropship company items that include home decor. and more items. I plan on adding more categories of interest such as crafter needfuls, my own home items as well. I invite you all to take a look and watch the changes as my Willowtree-Treasures Shop grows and hope that you'll like the changes. Please stop by and take a peek!

Ebay Link:
http://stores.ebay.com/Willowtree-Treasures?_rdc=1

Happy Holidays!

To all my readers, and/or customers, may your holidays be filled with love, warmth and happiness this season! Enjoy this special time being with friends and family and celebrating in the true meaning of this holiday!

The Winners of my Giveaway Ornaments are Being Announced!

I have gone ahead and picked the winners of my giveaway since it it pretty close the end of the giveaway....and would be proud to announce the winners right now so that I can get addresses and get these ornaments out to the winners this week so they can have them to enjoy and put up now with the rest of there Christmas items! The winners of a snowflake ornaments are Bridgette Hostrander Leske-Heed, Bebe Priddy Yeary and Brandon Payne, I congratulate the winners and wish you a happy holiday and for the people that didn't win...I wish I had more snowflakes to give out but do appreciate you taking part in my giveaway. Actually, I appreciate you all taking part in my giveaway and hope ALL of you have the most joyous of holidays. Now I will contact each of the winners and congratulate them on their win! Thanks so much!

NEW HOLIDAY SALE FOR ETSY!

I'm having a buy one item, get a second item of equal or lesser value, for FREE SALE!
Come into my Etsy shop today and buy as much as you want and just contact me when you make your purchase what your free choice is and it will be packed up with your purchased item. No worries , no extra costs...no hidden fees. What is better than that? Christmas is around the corner and what better way to get a fantastic deal! Come in and SAVE!

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

My Ebay Store 10% off Sale is in Full Swing!

Good morning readers! We are that much closer to Thanksgiving! It is almost time to sit down to that delicious meal with turkey, potatoes, salads, breads and pumpkin pie! Must be time just goes by more quickly the older you get! I don't know how we even got to looking upon Christmas already! We do have an addition to our family this year. My niece has had her baby, Ada Mae which was supposed to arrive on Thanksgiving but came earlier than we anticipated, and have this little package for our Thanksgiving thanks this year! There is nothing like a little one to bring about the holiday spirit when the holidays have seemed to have lost their magic! I just would like to say...congrats Ashley and Stephen on your new status of mom and dad! This is a particularly wonderful holiday for the both of you!

Well back to what I came here for. I stayed up this morning with my Ebay shop and waited, just as if I was bringing in the New Year, waiting for my Markdown Manager to begin. Sure enough ...at the strike of 5am this morning...the sale signs were posted and all the fixed price items were marked down 10%.(The items that started out at 10% and went off early were the ones that were free shipping and handling and were very low to start with. The rest are staying on for the full time of the Fri-Mon celebration.) What a magical thing it was to see this as it was happening. Frankly, having this being my first time to use this feature I was scared to death something would go wrong. It didn't though and now my Ebay sale has begun and will continue until Nov. 28th. I still haven't had a sale for opening my shop and will plan this some time after the holidays!

Etsy's 20% off sale is in full swing and my ebay 10% off sale has begun and the giveaway is still in the waiting period to see if anyone else would like to win one of the beautiful Christmas ornaments, do the three steps and enter if you so choose.(The winner will be announced Dec. 14th.)
There is alot going on between Times of old creations and Willowtree-Treasures and invite all of you to checkout my shops and look at the ornaments. I hope all of YOU have a wonderful holiday and I'll see you after the holidays!


EBAY LINK;
http://stores.ebay.com/Willowtree-Treasures?_rdc=1


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


FACEBOOK PAGE;
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Willowtree-Treasures-Ebay-Store/185397128680

My Giveaway for Now until Dec 14th have Arrived!

I promised you a picture of the giveaway that I am having. They have arrived to my home this weekend and I wanted to get you a picture of the ones that the winners will win. There will be three winners and there are three prizes so here they are so you can get a clearer look of what you are trying for! This is just one thing that my wholesale/dropship company sells on their site and because this is to kick off my new Ebay store...Willowtree-Treausures...home decor. and more.. shop! I got these items quickly ...just days from the date I ordered it and were in fine shape. These decorations are not short on shiney/glittery/glitzy! They would be beautiful to hang up anywhere to add to your Christmas decor. Just follow the three requests below, in the post having to do with the giveaway, and your name will go in to win one of these beautiful ornaments! Good luck to all!

Ebay Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale!

Good morning readers! Just to give you a heads up! I'll be having a sale in my Ebay store ...Willowtree-Treasures....starting early this Tuesday Nov. 22- Monday Nov. 28th in the p.m. 10% discount will be given on all fixed priced items so now you have two sales to attend for savings....My Ebay, (going on from Tuesday Nov. 22nd until Monday Nov. 28h), and my Etsy 20%,(going on now until Nov. 25th.)The links are below and have a fantastic holiday! Enjoy your family and friends and remember to be thankful and share this appreciation with all the people around you! Below are my links to take you to the shops and sales! Have fun all!
(Ebay is having one day to get double EBAY BUCKS...today Monday Nov. 21st I tried to move my sale to this date but the system wouldn't allow for that so had to start it tomorrow! Truly blew me out of the water that this couldn't be done and apologize for finding out later than anticipated!)
SHOOT! Ebay won't let me start the sale until tomorrow!Expect a 10% discount tomorrow then....


EBAY LINK:
http://stores.ebay.com/Willowtree-Treasures?_rdc=1


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

P.S. I also got the giveaways that will be involved next month and will get a picture of them so that you can see them in real-time with a colored background here today and get them posted so you can get a better picture of what is being given away on Dec. 14th. There is still time to put in to try to win one of these neat, glittery ornaments if you so choose. Just follow the three requests in my post about the giveaway and your name will be entered to win! Thanks so much!

My Etsy Shop is having a Holiday Sale!

Hello readers! There is alot going on here now that I've got two online shops that I'm juggling. The other shop that is going to be celebrating the holidays is Etsy! Starting today, November 17th through November 28th I will be celebrating Black Friday and Cyber Monday! With the holidays being so busy and today you not only experience it in stores but you see it online as well...I am starting my sales early! Use the code: HOLIDAYFUN when you checkout from my shop on Etsy and get 20% off of your purchase(s). Everyone needs to be given great savings because isn't the holidays expensive enough? You all deserve a break and this is a superb time to take part in all of that! Take a look at the giveaway below. Follow the three requests and there you can enter to win one of the beautiful Christmas ornaments from the company that I am working with on Ebay!

(Maybe that is why I love this time of year....gifts and savings...my two favorite things to get and receive this time of year!) Here is the link to browse my Etsy store and have fun!


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

Willowtree-Treasures Home Decor. and MORE..... Give-a-Way!

(SPECIFICS; Snowflake ornaments set. Painted metal, art glass, and acrylic. 2 1/2 x 3/4 x10 high)

THE ABOVE PICTURE IS WHAT THE WINNERS WILL GET. ONE OF THESE ORNAMENTS WILL BE YOURS. IT IS A BIT HARD TO SEE WHEN THE ORNAMENTS HAVE A WHITE BACKGROUND...BUT AT LEAST THIS GIVES YOU AN IDEA OF WHAT THE WINNERS WILL GET! SO IF YOU CARE TO ENTER INTO THIS GIVEAWAY JUST FOLLOW THE 3 REQUESTS AND MAKE SURE I GET YOUR ADDY SO I CAN GET ADDRESSES TO SEND THE WINNINGS OUT. THANKS!














Good morning all! As you must know...from my last post that I've started up a new business and am now selling home decor. items such as furniture, mirrors, glass figurines, kitchenware,lawn and garden, shelves, salt and pepper shakers, lamps, candles, candle holders and so much more such as ...lawn and garden ornaments, benches, indoor and outdoor water fountains, holiday items, jewelry,tools, electronic, travel and business items and even more than that! To kick off my opening my new Ebay store I am going to have a giveaway! It will be a suprise what it will be for I will not post a picture of the item(s) until they arrive to me. I will take a picture of them and plan on sending the items out to the winners from my home. I CAN tell you that they are Christmas in origin and are shiny and glittery and may hang from a tree or a window and will look lovely anywhere they are placed. They are something that can help decorate your home and it will add warmth and charm to any spot within your home. I thought about my facebook friends and my crafting friends when I did the purchasing and really think that all of you will enjoy this prize! I do have 3 to giveaway so I plan on having 3 winners to win all of these items! If you so chose you can start now and just follow through with these easy steps to be put in this giveaway and the requests are listed below. Just leave your name, and a way to get intouch with you when the winners are picked and will let you know when the names have been picked.....or you can wait until the pictures are taken and posted within my next post. The choice is yours....if you trust me that you will love your winnings you can start now...if you want to see what you'll win you can wait. That is all fine with me. Here are the steps to be put in the chance to win: Thank you for spending this time reading about the giveaway and I wish you all luck to be the winner!

1.Go to my facebook page and "like" my Willowtree-Treasures Ebay Store page.
(If I can get the link to like it here that is fine too.

2.Post about this giveaway on your blog.

3.Just go in and take a quick look at what my shop has and just make a comment on my facebook page about at least one thing that you liked. You can also just make a comment on my facebook page ,or better yet here, where you can leave a email addy to get in touch with you if you should win! /THIS IS SO IMPORTANT!

For all the people that are just going to do these tasks now...Thank you. If you are one that will wait until I post the pictures....Thank you when you do! Again, thank you for your support and I wish you all luck to win for I think these items are just the neatest and would look lovely in your homes!Winners will be announced December 14th so no time to waste. I ended up leaving a picture of the ornaments that are to be given away. Each winner will get one of these ornaments. There will be three winners!







Links....
EBAY: http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Willowtree-Treasures


FACEBOOK: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Willowtree-Treasures-Ebay-Store/185397128680?ref=tn_tinyman

GOING WHOLESALE/DROP SHIPPING ON EBAY!

Good morning readers! I have some news for you of something new that has been rising up and that is I've just started working with my first wholesale drop ship company and am opening up a shop on Ebay. This is a move that I have always thought about but didn't know where to go to find a company that would not only I could get my items from but also would send them to the customers as well. Well you never know how it will go until you give it a try and I guess everything happens for a reason! I am putting the creating on the sidelines for awhile and give this a spin to see if this was meant to be or not. Please come to Ebay and checkout what I have just put on. Later tonight my name will become a shop with all my items together and organized like any other shop..with a list of items I'll be carrying, policies and a store front! (Still don't know though because I've never had an Ebay store before!) Now I have my next request...please come in and see what I have available. Most of it is home decor, but I also have toys, electronics and many other categories that would make perfect gifts for the holidays! Everything else is staying put...Etsy and the antique store...but just need to give this highest priority until I see if this will go for me or not. The items are great, the company I'm working for works hard to have happy customers and provide quality items and has received an A+ rating with the BBB! Meaning this is a topnotch wholesale/dropship company that care about its customers and providing a top notch service to all! It just all feels right!




COME VISIT ME AT MY OLD NAME....WILLOWTREE-TREASURES ON EBAY!

link; http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Willowtree-Treasures

20% Etsy Sale in my Shop!

Good morning early rise readers! I have just set up a sale in my Etsy shop and invite you all to take a look and make purchases at a 20% discount. Use the coupon code PRIMBLESSINGS and your savings will be accounted for upon checkout. Buy Christmas gifts now...buy that item that you have had your eye on for months....give your purchases to friends, or family, for presents....or just make a purchase to put away for future use! Who doesn't LOVE savings this time of year? I'm always looking for a good deal! Come into my shop today and browse and enjoy the savings! This sale will go from today Oct. 5th until.... Sat. Oct. 22nd...(correction). Spread the word and enjoy!

Etsy link:
http://www.etsy.com/shop/Timesofoldcreations?ref=si_shop (copy and paste)

How Small the World Has Become with the Help of the Internet!

An amazing situation has just happened and am still in shock! This is such a small world and this short story proves it! The winner of my PAFA Team donation is June and she lives in Wellsboro, Pa. I live in Mansfield, Pa my gift goes to a woman that lives no farther than 15min from where I live. How is that even possible? Well it has happened and isn't the internet a wonderful thing to meet people even that close that you have never met before?! Just too cool!

5th place winner is June of gammies primitive attic
June sells her primitive wares on Ebay visit her items today!


Congratulations again June! It has been fun talking to you and getting to know you! Enjoy your winnings! Prim Blessing!

The Winners of the PAFA Halloween/Fall Celebration Give-a-way have been Announced!

Good morning readers. The end of the PAFA Team Halloween/Fall Celebration has come and gone and winners have been chosen and won donations from the groups talented members. I congratulate all the winners for participating and supporting the PAFA artists and for winning prizes of their choice. It has been a great event from selling as a team on Etsy to finally learning the lucky recipients of the many prizes that were available in the very generous give-a-way activity. Below are the list of winners so you can congratulate them too!

1st Place winner is Debbie of Woolnsails

2nd place winner is Robin of primitivehutch

3rd place winner is Tam of countrygalcreations

4th place winner is Heidi of mysimplecountryliving

5th place winner is June of gammiesprimitiveattic

6th place winner is annesphamily

7th place winner is Carol of buttermilkcreekfarm

8th place winner is Peggy of mixedmediaartbypeggyr

The winner of MY donation is June of Gammies Primitive Attic! She has won the Cat, Crow and Star Sunflower Bag and congratulate you for her win and hope you enjoy your prize!



Again, a thank you for all that have participated in our team event and a big congratulations goes out to all that have won a prize!

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