Old Fashioned Holiday Open House on Etsy

The Old Farmhouse Gathering Team on Etsy is having an old fashioned open house. Shop at your leisure for Artisan made gifts that are unique and handmade.

The Open House will run from Monday, December 5th through to Friday, December 9th.

Click on this link and head on over to Etsy to visit the participating shops, http://www.etsy.com!

Black Friday/Cyber Monday Old Farmhouse Gathering Team Sale

Some of the team members of the Etsy Old Farmhouse Gathering team are offering discounts of 10% or more in their shops as a token of thanks to their valued customers.

The offer is valid from Thursday,  November 24 through Tuesday, November 29.

In order to take advantage of this promotion, you will need to add this code to your shopping cart when you check out. OFGthanksyou2011.
Under the payment area in your shopping cart,  it will say "apply shop coupon code",  click on that and enter the code.

The percentage discount the shop is offering will automatically be deducted during checkout for all the items in your cart (except for shipping).
Do not place the coupon code in the comments section, as it will not work there.

Here is the list of participating shops offering 10% or more discount on your order.

So shop to your hearts content for American handmade, Artisan crafts.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

http://www.etsy.com/shop/49pamela

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



Remember these shops are open 24 hours. Shopping in your PJ's and slippers at your convience is welcomed.  Just bring your favorite drink, sit back and have some fun.

Happy Thanksgiving!
Bette

Old Farmhouse Gathering on Etsy Giveaway

Old Farmhouse Gathering Etsy team is having another treasury giveaway.   This time there are two treasuries and there will be four winners.    Each winner will get half of the handmade goodies in the treasuries.

Click on the treasury title, read the rules, and get yourself entered for your chance to win!

 

Treasury No. One

 

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTYwOTAxN3w5ODMwMzIxODU/win-half-this-treasury-trim-your-tree?ref=pr_treasury

 

Treasury No. Two

 

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NTYwOTAxN3w5ODkyMTg2ODg/win-half-of-this-treasury-trim-your-tree

Old Farmhouse Gathering Thanksgiving Giveaway

The Old Farmhouse Gathering Etsy team is having a fantastic giveaway.    One lucky commenter will win everything in this treasury of handmade Thanksgiving goodies.   Last day to enter is August 31, 2011.

The winner will be notified on Sept. 1.   All you have to do to enter is to leave a comment on the treasury.
Good luck!

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/NjIxMTI3NHw1NzMxNzA3Nzc/win-this-treasuryturkey-trot-with-the

Another Great Firecracker Kid Giveaway -- Ends Aug. 12

The Firecracker Kid Dog Days of Summer Giveaway Ends Aug. 12

The Firecracker Kid is giving away this wonderful Rolling Pin Spoon Spice Shelf.

You have 8 different ways to enter to win this great piece.    http://firecrackerkid.blogspot.com/2011/07/dog-days-of-summer-giveaway.html

If you are lucky enough to win,  you won't be disappointed.   Carol and Tim do excellent work and their furniture will be a lasting treasure for years to come.

The Old Farmhouse Gathering on Etsy is Celebrating Fall in July

The Old Farmhouse Gathering Gals have  been creativing some fall items  to celebrate Fall in July!




Check out all the wonderful seasonal holiday handmades from some of your favorite Etsy artisans. Then do your shopping early for this Fall season with Old Farmhouse Gathering.

Just search FFOFG on Etsy July 1 - 23!   http://www.etsy.com/search?search_submit=&q=FFOFG

Firecracker Kid Primitives Summer Giveaway

Firecracker Kid Primitives is having an Independence Day giveaway.     What is the prize?    Shh,   so far it is a secret.    But any prize from the Kid (Carol)  is to be cherished and she will be announcing the prizes soon.    Yes, not one but three prizes being given away this time.

http://firecrackerkid.blogspot.com/2011/06/fkp-independence-day-giveaway.html

If you are not familiar with the Firecracker Kid you can check out all their beautiful wood furnishings here.
http://etsy.com/shop/firecrackerkid
Hurry over and enter.    Giveaway ends June 18

Hungry Hook Primitives Giveaway

Margie from Hungry Hook Primitives is away at the beach on vacation and while she's gone she wants to reach 250 followers. So go on over and tell her Bette sent you and sign up for a chance to win this beautiful hooked rug and help her reach her goal. Enter by June 8th.
http://hungryhookprimitives.blogspot.com/2011/05/enter-my-while-im-away-hooked-rug.html#comments

A Farmhouse Gathering on Artfire Giveaway

The Artisan Guild "A Farmhouse Gathering" on Artfire.com is having a giveaway on their blog.
http://afarmhousegatheringatartfire.blogspot.com/2011/05/our-first-patriotic-give-away.html

Please become a follower of our new blog and have a chance to win this wonderful patriotic sign from Barbs Heart Strokes. If you post on your blog you get a second chance to win! Grab our button and post on your blog for another chance to win. The winner will be pick at noon on June 3, 2011. http://afarmhousegatheringatartfire.blogspot.com/2011/05/our-first-patriotic-give-away.html

Old Farmhouse Gathering Summer Giveaway

The Old Farmhouse Gathering Etsy Team is having it's Summer Giveaway.   Enter to win all these fabulous prizes from some of the members of the team.  http://oldfarmhousegathering.blogspot.com/

Spring Celebration

The Old Farmhouse Gathering team on Etsy is having their annual Spring/Easter Celebration.    Type SECOFG in the search bar to see all the entries in the celebration.
The celebration runs from March 11 - 25, 2011.   Don't miss it!

OFG is a talented, professional group of artisans who create everything from Primitive to Shabby Chic, with a old fashioned flair! Please type ofg team into the search bar ---- to see all of our wonderful work.  You won't be disappointed!


Here is a peek at a couple of new things I made for the celebration.   Both are from my original patterns.

Artfire Collection

I am slowly finding my way around Artfire.com and learning how to promote my shop. Here is my first Collection of my fellow artfire guild members.

Hoppin Down The B...

Curated By: TomorrowsTrea...

ArtFire.com

Handmade Gifts

Merry Christmas

Christmas isn't showy gifts


Or glittering decoration;

It's honoring our Savior, Jesus Christ

In humble adoration.


It's serving those less fortunate,

Meeting their needs before our own;

It's making sure at Christmas time

That no one is alone.


It's taking what we would have spent

On things that no one needs,

And using it to help someone

With service and good deeds.


Our Savior showed us how to live

With charity, faith and service.

It makes the holidays a joy,

More peaceful, and less nervous.


So let's remember Christmas is

About our Savior's birth;

That's the way to happiness,

The way to peace on earth.


By Joanna Fuchs

Holiday Special and a Free Tutorial

It has been awhile since I posted here.  It has been a crazy busy time lately.

I have a holiday special to tell you about today.   From now until Dec. 20 I have free shipping on everything in my Etsy shop,  http://www.handmadebybette.etsy.com/

I just finished up this christmas rag quilted table runner yesterday.   The tutorial is posted over on the By Your Hands blog.     http://byyourhands.blogspot.com/2010/12/tuesday-tutorial-rag-quilted-christmas.html

Thanks for visiting.
Bette

Christmas Giveaway at the Old Farmhouse Gathering Blog

The Old Farmhouse Gathering Etsy Team is having it's annual Christmas Giveaway.

Hop on over to the http://oldfarmhousegathering.blogspot.com/2010/10/its-that-time-of-year.html  and enter.

Some lucky person is going to win over 20 great handmade goodies from OFG members.   Here is just a small sampling of what you can win.   The drawing will be held Nov. 15 so hurry on over and enter.

Holiday Shoppes

Would you like some low cost advertising that will carry you through the holiday season?

Check out the Holiday Shoppes on the By Your Hands Blog, http://www.byyourhands.blogspot.com

Place your shop logo on the By Your Hands blog dedicated to the promotion of handmade for the low cost of $12 for all three months. Click here to visit the signup page.

Fall Fabric Basket Winner

And the winner of the Fall Fabric Basket is Maria W.  from PA.      Congratulations,  Maria
  Meet Maria on her blog,   http://primitiveseason.blogspot.com/


Thank you to everyone who entered and for all the wonderful comments.   


Bette

Fall Giveaway -- Halloween Fabric Basket ------DONE

It looks like fall is finally here though it is still pretty warm in the afternoon in SE Arizona.     Today's giveaway is for this handmade fabric Halloween basket.    It is reversible so you can turn it inside out and use it after the holiday.

It is quite large so will hold a lot of Halloween candy.     It makes a nice apple basket,  too,  but really not limited to what you can use it for.    Organize toys,  yarn,  guest towels,  etc.

Rules for entering are pretty simple:


  To enter my giveaway 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 and Canada entries only, please)

The giveaway starts today,   Sept. 15, 2010 and ends Sept. 30, 2010.    Winner will be announced here on Oct. 1, 2010.

Fall Happenings on my Website

I have some fall promotions on my website this month that I would like to share with you. 

All feedsack pillows have free shipping added to checkout.

Starting today,  buy two epatterns and you will receive one free epattern of equal or lessor value.   Just add the name of the pattern you want to the comments section of the sales invoice and it will be emailed to you after payment.    

Be sure and sign up for my mailing list when you visit my website.    I will be sending out a newsletter once a month with specials you will only hear about in the newsletter.

http://www.bettestomorrowstreasures.com/

New Pattern Released - Hanging Pod Fabric Baskets

I love these small storage pods.   They can be hung on a pegboard in your craftroom or office and can hold all kinds of tools.    But they could also be used in a kitchen,  bathroom,  bedroom or baby's room.
The pattern contains instructions for all three sizes with lots of pictures of the steps to make them.

Pattern is available on my website or TomorrowsTreasures etsy shop.    And for those that don't sew,    I have some finished pods available in my HandmadeByBette etsy shop.