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Monday, February 22, 2010

Monday's Marketplace - Teresas Prim Treasures

Today I am featuring another one of the talented members of the Old Farmhouse Gathering Etsy group. Grab a drink and get comfy and read about today's featured artist and then check out the shops of some other members along the sides of my blog.

Todays' Featured Artist is Teresa Miller of Teresas Prim Treasures

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?
My Etsy shop name is Teresa's Prim Treasures. When I first started attending craft shows and needed to apply for a tax ID number I was told your name had to be in your title to avoid filing for a fictious name. I loved "Primitives" and wanted others to "treasure" my creations for years to come. So, putting all 3 of these together I came up with Teresa's Primitive Treasures for my website. When I opened my Etsy shop I shortened it a bit to TeresasPrimTreasures.


2. How long have you been on Etsy?
I joined Etsy in September of 2007 but didn't list anything to sell until 5 months later. So I began selling in March 2008.

3. What type of items do you offer?
My husband makes shelves, cabinets, cupboards and anything wooden I ask him to craft..... most of the time.... and I do the sanding and painting. I also love to paint and sew! You will find all 3 types of work in my shop. I love working with wool and hand stitching!

4. How long have you been crafting?


5. Who or What inspires you?
My mother is my greatest inspiration! She has a house full of antiques and ideas for projects. I love looking at old books and surfing the web for interesting patterns!

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?

I would say my Tattered Prairie Dolls. I created and named them after my nieces and my first Granddaughter. They have done quite well for me over the years!


7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)
PLACES TO FIND ME.....

You can find my website at http://www.teresasprimitivetreasures.com
My Blog at http://teresasprimtreasures.blogspot.com/
My Etsy Shop at http://www.teresasprimtreasures.etsy.com




Monday, February 15, 2010

Monday's Marketplace----Vintage Keepsake Trunk

Today I am featuring another one of the talented members of the Old Farmhouse Gathering Etsy group. Grab a drink and get comfy and read about today's featured artist and then check out the shops of some other members along the sides of my blog.

Todays' Featured Artist is Joan Minervini of Vintage Keepsake Trunk

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?
www.vintagekeepsaketrunk.etsy.com
I chose this name because I like the idea of searching and finding an old trunk in the attic and opening it to find vintage time-worn treasures from the olden days.

2. How long have you been on Etsy?
Since March 2009

3. What type of items do you offer?
Primitive Folk Art handmade soft-sculpture offerings featuring Art Dolls, Home Decor, Holiday and Seasonal Decorations and Collectibles, all created with that time-worn look.

4. How long have you been crafting?
35 years

5. Who or What inspires you?
I was inspired as a youth by my Great Aunt and Grandmother that taught me to sew on an old Singer Sewing machine. My crafting really took off when I was injured back in my 30's in an accident and was left in chronic pain and forced to change to a sedentary life style. Creating is Therapy for me and helps me to forget the pain and I thoroughly enjoy it!

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
Probably my Art Dolls. I love to dress them in vintage baby clothes from the 1920's and each of them comes out different with their own personality.

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)
PLACES TO FIND ME.....

Home of Vintage Keepsake Trunk.....
http://www.vintagekeepsaketrunk.com
http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=7050167
http://vintagekeepsaketrunk.blogspot.com/
http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/vintagekeepsaketrunk
http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=32731
http://wsoapp-vintagekeepsaketrunk.blogspot.com/
http://vintagekeepsaketrunk-soatp.blogspot.com/
http://www.123websiteservices.com/~craftsho/craftbooth588/index.php?x=99&y=37





Sunday, February 14, 2010

Old Farmhouse Gathering Spring Fling and Giveaway




Finally!!! Spring is here. The Celebration that is!!! Take a look at just a few of the great items included in this celebration. This is just a sampling of some of the great work these fabulous Artisans have for sale.







But you need to hurry because these are going to be flying out the door just in time for Spring!!! The Celebration is to be held February 15th through March 1st.
All you need to do is click on the Old Farmhouse Gathering Spring Fling Celebration banner above and type in the search bar OFGSFC. I guarantee you will not be disappointed!!!

And don't forget to hop on over to the Old Farmhouse Gathering Blog and enter to win this wonderful giveaway donated by some of the members of OFG. http://www.oldfarmhousegathering.blogspot.com/

Monday, February 8, 2010

Monday's Marketplace - Hollyridge Creations

Today I am featuring another one of the talented members of the Old Farmhouse Gathering Etsy group. Grab a drink and get comfy and read about today's featured artist and then check out the shops of some other members along the sides of my blog.

Today's featured artist is Judy Duley from Hollyridge Creations.

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?
The name of my shop is Holly Ridge Creations and all I can say is that we live on a ridge that has lots and lots of holly...hmmmm, not so creative, huh?

2. How long have you been on Etsy?
I joined the OFG group in the spring of 2008 but I have to confess that I haven't been very diligent in keeping my shop filled. I am trying really hard to correct that.

3. What type of items do you offer
Most of my items are handpainted and one of a kind. I love doing snowmen and santas and will be adding those to my shop along with more trash to treasure items and gourd head dolls.

4. How long have you been crafting?
I have been crafting since the mid 80's...I know, I'm old!! :-)

5. Who or What inspires you?
I am always inspired by and in awe of God's creation. His color palette amazes me.

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
The favorite thing in my shop right now is my Lily and Jingle Bear primitive doll. But, that will change when I start adding my santas and other holiday items.

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)
http://hollyridgecreations.artfire.com
http://hollyridgecreations.blogspot.com



Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Spring Giveaway



Welcome to my first blog giveaway. Thanks for stopping by.

The winner will receive this accent light box filled with a fabric chocolate bunny, carrots, chenille eggs, chocolate eggs and a stitched egg and of course, a candle light with a lace covered stem.
The paper mache box has been painted and has a printed vintage bunny image added to the front.
This is the original light box made for a pattern for Print and Sew, a collaborative pattern business I partner with Deena Davis of
Ewe N Me Printables

Rules for entering:
1.To enter my giveaway all you have to do is post a comment with your email address so I can contact you if you win and become a follower of this blog if you aren't already. (USA entries only, please)

2. To earn a second entry just post this giveaway on your blog along with a link to my blog. Be sure and let me know you have done this.


My giveaway will start today, Wednesday, Feb. 3rd, and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, March 3rd. I will announce it here and contact you by the email address you have left me. Final day to enter is Monday, March 1st.
Have fun and I wish you all luck!

Monday, February 1, 2010

Monday's Marketplace - Ewe N Me Printables

Today I am featuring another one of the talented members of the Old Farmhouse Gathering Etsy group. Grab a drink and get comfy and read about today's featured artist and then check out the shops of some other members along the sides of my blog.

Today's featured artist is Deena Davis of Ewe N Me Printables.


1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?
I have two etsy shops.
ewenmeprintables - I sell my printables there and
ewenmegraphics - I sell etsy shop and blog banners there

2. How long have you been on Etsy?
I started in August, 2007

3. What type of items do you offer?
Digital and printable craft projects. All can be easily downloaded and printed on demand. I also sell etsy shop banners and other graphics.

4. How long have you been crafting?
All my life. I can't remember a time when I wasn't crafting.

5. Who or What inspires you?
Everything!! LOL Sometimes just seeing something while I'm driving my kids around will spark an idea.

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
Probably my printable feedsack logos. They're what I originally started with when I first started making printables.

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog).
ewenmeprintables.com
ewenmeprintables.etsy.com
ewenmegraphics.etsy.com
ewenmeprintables.artfire.com
alteredstuff.blogspot.com



 

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