Celebration

It's the New Beginnings Celebration for my Old Farmhouse Gathering Team on Etsy! What beautiful creations have been made to celebrate Spring by the hands of my teammates at Old Farmhouse Gathering (OFG Team).

If you love Prim or Cottage you will love the OFG Team shops. I'm on the Cottage side of the team. What talent we have on our team!

From February 24 - March 9, search for NBCOFG for the newest spring featured items in our shop.

And everyday search for OFG Team on Etsy to find the very best in Prim and Cottage decor.

Every Thing Spring!

Here's an example of some of the beautiful things you might find. Click on the Caption to take a closer look. This Treasury called Everything Spring was created by a long time team member Kim.  Kim's shop is ValleyPrimitives.

So if you are longing for Spring as I am, browse through Etsy searching for NBCOFG for some relief from this nasty winter!

OFG Team Scavenger Hunt!

Do you like Prim and Cottage? I do. I am a part of a group of talented women on Etsy. The team is called Old Farmhouse Gathering and I've been a part of it since 2007...7 years! These ladies do a wonderful job with 100% handmade products. I have purchased a number of items from team members and can tell you that the quality is outstanding and the team members are so willing to work with you if you want a custom made product.

In this middle of this drab winter, our Team is sponsoring something fun to do. It's a Scavenger Hunt for Coupon Codes!  Here's how it works.

Click on one of the links below. It will go to that shop's About Page which will give you information about that artisan and her shop.  Some where in the write up is a
Coupon Code for a discount. All the discounts are  different and so are the codes. Look around their shop to see if there's something that appeals to you. This promotion runs from January 2 - January 16, 2014! So you have lots of time to look around.

Here's the list of the shops!
https://www.etsy.com/shop/JYWheeler/about/ (my shop)

https://www.etsy.com/shop/YorkiesPrimitives/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/WickedlyCreative/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Warmth/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageTrimmings/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/VintageHare/about

https://www.etsy.com/shop/VeenasMercantile/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/valleyprimitives/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TwoWildRoses/about/

https://www.etsy.com/ca/shop/TwistedKnickersInc/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/thenightowlstudio/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheLaughingCabin/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SusieBDesigns/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/SticksNStonesGifts/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/shweetpotatodolls/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/shopch2/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/RomaLandWoodcrafts/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/redbudprimitives/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/primsgonewild/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PrimitiveBlackHat/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PlumThicketPrims/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/patchworkfriends/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/paintingwhimsy/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaintingByEileen/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/PaintedProse/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/OldHouseMercantile/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/NeedlesnPinsStichery/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/myladyofgourds/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/mscraftytouch/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MROriginals/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MotherlodeToad/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MorningMistDesigns/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MooreThanBags/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/MondaysChildPrims/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/loisling/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/KathysKountry/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/JennysToleShed/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/HomemadeScents/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/hattiesprimattic/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/happyvalleyprimitive/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/farmersattic/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CozyExpressions/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/countrylanefolkart/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CedarLaneFarm/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/barbsheartstrokes/about/

https://www.etsy.com/shop/Allenscraftcreations/about/



Have Fun! I'm planning to Scavenger for some awesome 100% handmade items!

Winter's Coming...Fall is Here!

Well it's Fall. It feels like it here. For a long while it was an extended summer which was okay by me but it didn't make me want to get my butt in gear for the craft shows and events.  I did manage to come through as I generally do.

There will be new porcelain and lots of new decorative painted items. Like this cute little nutcracker snowman ornament.  I've also made more jewelry, cards and painted 6 canvas Christmas stockings to just name a few things.

My crafty friends have worked hard on having an incredible variety for this season. I'm excited to go just as a shopper! I plan to starting my Christmas shopping there.

So drop by for the craft show this coming weekend. Here's the flyer!

I would love to see you there.....oh and my Etsy team is hosting their Winter's Coming Celebration.  If you are in love with Prim or Cottage, you really need to check out my team.

It's called Old Farmhouse Gathering Team. Search everyday for OFG Team on Etsy. But if you want to see some awesome crafts just for the winter season, search on Monday for WCCOFG on Etsy.  I had the pleasure of checking out the new items when I uploaded my photos. There are some beautiful pieces on there and I plan to do some Christmas shopping here too!

OFG Says Thank You....

...to our loyal customers.  Many of our Old Farmhouse Gathering Etsy team shops will be having a 50Club category in their shops. In that category will be an item 50% off.  To find all the sale items Search for OFG50Club on Etsy. Sale Ends February 5th!

Here's my item. It's a handpainted bird house. The birdhouse is not designed to go outside. It is made for decorative purposes only.  Longing for spring. I am...

Here's the link to the birdhouse.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/33502861/handpainted-bird-house-ofg50club

Remember the sale ends February 5, 2012.

Kitchen Craft Project Gone Wrong

Sometimes I wonder why I even walk into the kitchen. Most times I have one kind of disaster or another. Yesterday's disaster was quite entertaining.  So I saw this candy tray on Pinterest and thought, "I can do that" How many times do we think "I can do that." but never do but I was determined since I had some peppermints and the oven was already hot to try it.  So I printed out the directions and followed the instructions:
1) preheat oven to 350 degrees
2) put wax paper on cookie tray
3) unwrap peppermints and place in a pattern.
4) bake 8-10 minutes
5) cool on cookie sheet and remove carefully as it is fragile.

I did just that. Well what do you know. My oven began to smoke like crazy! It was so bad I had to open the window. Now the little window usually has a little doll sitting on it. It's a cute little doll made for me by Pocomedio of my Etsy Team, Old Farmhouse Gathering.  It looks like my husband and sits on the window. The DH (darling husband) said, "put the screen in." I said, it's too cold for bugs to be out. It will be fine." and I carefully opened the window."  Before long, I hear the DH say to me, "He couldn't stand it anymore and he jumped out of the window."   "WHAT???" I said, thinking it was something on TV.

I turned around and this is what I saw. Stoney was GONE!  Oh my. I ran outside to retrieve him. At first I couldn't find him. Where could he have gone. He must be here some where. Finally I spotted him, face down in the bushes.   Whew!  I picked him up and put him back on the window...this time I closed it as all the smoke had left the family room & kitchen.  I checked the tray...it's a little lopsided. Here's what it looks like. I can't make anymore because I'm out of those peppermints. I believe the instructions should have said to turn off the oven when it reaches 350 degrees and let it sit for 8-10 minutes. That would have been enough to melt them....Lesson Learned.....Maybe after Christmas when all the candy goes on sale I'll try this again making sure Stoney is out of the window if I open it.

 And people wonder why my email is HeyLucy1....well I gotta lotta splainin to do!   Merry Christmas.

It's Getting to Look Alot Like Christmas!

Well at least it is in my shop! I have been adding more. Here's a selection of just the Christmas items. Speaking of Christmas...my OFG Team is doing a sale...search OFG Team on Etsy and put in OFGthanksyou2011 in the coupon code for 10% or more off (depending on the shop).

It's not looking like Christmas at my house yet. I generally put the tree up the day after Thanksgiving but my daughter is at her future in laws this weekend so we wont' be putting it up until Monday night! :(  But I'll get my Christmas tree decorating fix tonight because my son is continuing the tradition at his house with his son. You gotta love traditions!

Friday Feature

Today I'm doing 2 features from two of my Etsy teams. The first is
Becky of WVLuckyGirl on Etsy. She's one of the Old Farmhouse Gathering Team members. I love her primitive snowmen pictured. They are so cute.

Becky's profile on Etsy says "I have been crafting for several years now. I started making things to match my home. I enjoy the primtive stitchery the most. Recently I have expanded into making primitive dolls, grungy candles, wooden signs, and ragballs. I love decorating with mixing the old antiques with the new primitives." She has some adorable things in her shop. So if you are working on your Christmas shopping, check it out: http://www.etsy.com/shop/wvluckygirl?ref=pr_profile

Next is Kathleen Golter Roeth of Paulden, AZ who is a member of the DAWG Team.  Her work features watercolor paintings, pen and ink, drawings, mixed media, and prints.

I absolutely love the pictured print of her watercolor horse. What movement and feeling it has!

In Kathleen's profile she says, "When I grow up I want to be a cowgirl. I wrote that when I was in grade school and some things never do change! I live in the country now and I have two lovely horses as well as a fun assortment of other critters who keep me company.  I have loved art as long as I have loved horses. Now I love to share paintings of my horses and paintings of some of the other critters that have wandered through my life. My artwork has always been inspired by the beauty of God’s creation and by memories from my past."

You can feel the love she has for God's creation in her paintings. Please check out her work. You won't be disappointed.   Her shop is:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/tapestry316

Friday's Feature

...better late than never! I have been so busy today that I just got the time to write my blog.  Today's feature comes from my blog give away list......See it pays to participate in my give aways! Who knows you too can be featured.

Anyway today I'm featuring Valerie aka Yorkie's Primitives on Etsy  http://www.etsy.com/yorkiesprimitives  
She happens also to be one of my Old Farmhouse Gathering Team mates. Gosh we have such talent on OFG from primitive to cottage. It's all so beautiful. And Yorkie is one of those talented people. She's been crafting for most of her life. She started with sewing, then macrame,quilting, cross stitching, ceramics, woodworking and then she stumbled onto primitives and she found her niche.

 Check out some of her gorgeous work.

She also has a selling blog. I didn't know that until I started doing this research. How cool is that. Here's the link to it. http://yorkiesprimitivessalesblog.blogspot.com/  She's so creative. Check out her Pear Pin Keep.

Tonight is the last night to enter my blog give away. It's a couple entries back. I draw the winner tomorrow Oct 9.

One Good Turn Deserves Another

Well, Rose, one of my OFG Team Members on Etsy, featured me on her blog. Here's the link:
http://basketsbyrosebasketsbyrose.blogspot.com/2010/10/monday-market-with-old-farmhouse.html#comment-form

So I thought I'd show you some of the BEAUTIFUL work she does. I just love her baskets. AND they are so reasonably priced. They'd make wonderful Christmas gifts, filled or not!  I hope you enjoy watching her work displayed on this widget

Friday Feature

My Friday Feature today are members of two of my Etsy Teams.  The first one is from Old Farmhouse Gathering Team (OFG Team). What wonderful things you can find from cottage to primitive with this awesome team.

Signs of Patriotism by JaNae Manley

Her shop name, Signs of Patriotism, came from her son. He came up with this name when hercrafts business evolved into a sign biz with a heavy emphasis on military signs. Her inspiration are those who serve in the military and sacrifice for their country so that we can enjoy our freedom. JaNae has been on Etsy for a year. She has some awesome patriotic signs as well as some more humorous like my personal favorite that is pictured here. Her favorite item in her shop is a sign that says  Home is Where the Military sends us - because it creates conversation between new and old friends and sparks great memories from different duty stations we have served. She also sells on Ebay, has a website and is in several brick & mortar stores around the country.

Next is someone from the Designing Artists Womens Group (DAWG Team) LeePierce 

Lee has been working on watercolors since 1998 and she says it's still an adventure. She does beautiful work. I especially like her new series of shells. Of course I'm partial to anything having to do with the ocean.

This one is one of my favorites. I have one of her starfish framed in my home. It was on the front of a card for one of our DAWG Team swaps and it was so beautiful that I framed it. Everytime I look at it I think of her! Most of her work is in small format or ACEO's (always 2.5 x 3.5 inches).

Drop by these ladies etsy shops. I made it easy for you and made a link above. I promise you won't be disappointed.

Pink Cottage at the Farmhouse

One of the Etsy teams I belong to is the Old Farmhouse Gathering.  There's a lot of talent on this team, from those who sew to those who paint and everything in between.  We even those techie types, the graphic banner designers. In the farmhouse you can find accessories for your primitive or shabby/cottage decor.

I love the doll designers and one of my favorites is Pocomedio.  She designed one for me for my husband when he was suffering from his kidney stones. It's called Stoney. It's a hoot.  All of her dolls have personality. The picture on this blog is one of hers. It's called  Stop Talking! It reminds me of some teachers I had in school! :)

Well anyway I have put together a new Treasury on Treasury East on Etsy to feature some of the artisans from my team. I hope you will visit it and comment to let me know how you like it!  Thanks.

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/4bd17db9521d8eefd526a238

Luck of the Irish...or in this case the Irish Corkie

Irish Corkie Primitives is one of the member shops in the Old Farmhouse Gathering Team on Etsy.  I love her signs. Some are quite humorous like the one I've chosen for this blog post. I love this one.  So check out her interview and while you are at it stop by her Etsy shop and blog.



1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?
I named my shoppe Irish Corkies Primitives for my yellow lab Corkie, her full name is Bailey’s Irish Cork.

2. How long have you been on Etsy?
I have been on Etsy since 2006, but really started selling there about a year ago.

3. What type of items do you offer?
I offer hand-crafted primitive signs, primitive shelf-sitter blocks, and peg racks. I hope to expand into more furniture items in the future.

4. How long have you been crafting?
I have been crafting for the past 10 years or so but have really focused on my primitive signs for the past 6 years.

5. Who or What inspires you?
I love the olde look and feel of times gone by and I just love how prim signs and decorating can make your home feel like it is from the 1800’s with a few modern throw ins.

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
My favorite item in my shop is the Thomas Jefferson quote sign…I made one for my husband and it is proudly displayed on our Americana wall in our great room.

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)
http://irishcorkies.etsy.com
http://irishcorkieprimitives.artfire.com
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/Sly-Pond-Primitives
http://irishcorkiesprimitives.blogspot.com/
http:/slypondprimitives.com/

Teresa and Her Prim Treasures

I always admire people who sew. It's kinda like carpentry, you gotta be precise or it doesn't fit. I'm not one of those precise people....sometimes I color outside the lines if you know what I mean.

The pillow pictured is one of my favorite items in her shop and it is part of the Old Farmhouse Gathering Team's Spring Fling Celebration. To see more wonderful items search OFGSFC on Etsy.com


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?
I started sewing Amish dolls and dressed bunnies back in 1989 for a local gift shop..... so that would make it 20 years! Really hard to believe! I've been so fortunate to be a stay at home mom and craft for that long.

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)
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

A Spring Celebration

Are you ready for spring? I am and so are my sisters in the Old Farmhouse Gathering Team (OFG Team) on Etsy! Look at some of the beautiful handmade items in this celebration.

The Celebration is to be held February 15th through March 1st.   You know the old saying, "You Snooze, You Loose" so click on the Old Farmhouse Gathering Spring Fling Celebration banner above and type in the search bar OFGSFC to have first pick!  Many of these items are just one of a kind! :)

Holly Ridge Creations

 Today's OFG Feature is Holly Ridge Creations....she's a primitive designer on Etsy. Here is one of her paintings. She also does gourd head dolls which are very cute.

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

What's in that Vintage Trunk?

This sweet little snowman is a design by Vintage Keepsake Trunk on Etsy. She's one of my OFG sisters (not the doll, the proprietor Joan Minervini ! LOL)  I love this little guy, all bundled up for winter. He must have known we were about to get a blizzard. He's ready! So grab a cup of java and enjoy Joan's interview. And wile you are at it drop by one of her shops or blogs...you know you don't have anything to do but watch snow fall.....

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?
Vintage Keepsake Trunk - 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://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

Shine on Shine on Harvest Moon.....

This little doll screams
Happy Valentine's Day
doesn't it? Welcome to
today's feature
"Harvest Moon Prims"
One of my OFG Sisters. Enjoy the interview.

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?
My Etsy shop is Harvest Moon Prims....Nothing is prettier or more magical in Fall...than a big ole
Orange Harvest Moon....So when I was thinking on a name for etsy...that came to mind...

2. How long have you been on Etsy?
I have been on Etsy for over a year,but illness made me unable to do much with it until recently.

3. What type of items do you offer?
Hand crafted stitchery,prims,and needfuls

4. How long have you been crafting?
For as long as I can remember..but professionally for over 25 years

5. Who or What inspires you?
My Dad who was a wonderful floral designer was my biggest fan,and always was proud of what I created.
Sadly he passed away four years ago,but I know he is smiling down on my saying..I am so proud of you!

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
hummmm...thats a hard one..Usually my sticheries are my fav

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)
I also have a website: http://www.mtswhimsey.com
my blog: http://www.whimseythoughts.blogspot.com
and on ebay under the user name harvest-moonprimitives

And the sign says..........

Don't you love signs? 

I do and if they are funny, 

even better. Today's feature

is Ice House Crafts. I was looking through her shop and 

this sign caught my eye. I used to work in a cubicle 

and I can definitely relate to this sign! And the one 

below is beyond funny! So read a little about one of 

my OFG Team members, Ice House Crafts. 

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you 

choose that name?
My etsy shoppe is called Icehousecrafts. I choose that 

name as when I started selling and buying online we lived 

in an old farmhouse of which was once an icehouse for 

the farm that we lived on. The walls in the icehouse 

part of the house were 24” thick stone. The farm was 

established in 1905. 
 

2. How long have you been on Etsy?
I’ve been selling on etsy since February 2008. 

3. What type of items do you offer?
Mostly on etsy I offer hand painted stenciled wood signs. 

I have also offered hand painted vintage pieces from time 

to time.  

4. How long have you been crafting?
I’ve been doing crafts since I was a young girl...

from crochet to macramé and finally to decorative 

painting. I’ve been painting fulltime since my 

middle son was a toddler so about 18 years for 

painting. 

5. Who or What inspires you?
Customers are a great 

source for inspiration. 

They give you  the framework 

for an idea and things 

just go from there.

6. What is your favorite item 

in your shop and why?
I have to say my favorite things 

in my etsy shoppe right now are 

my ouija board sign and wrong answer sign. The ouija 

board sign because as a young girl I was fascinated

with “how” it worked.  The wrong answer one, well 

it’s just obvious from looking at it as to why! LOL!
 

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, 

blog)
www.icehousecrafts.blogspot.com
www.artfire.com/users/icehousecrafts
www.stores.shop.ebay.com/icehousecrafts__W0QQ_armrsZ1
www.icehousecrafts.etsy.com

Apple Tree Cottage

Today's feature is one of my OFG Team members.  She's from Alabama and quite a talented decorative painter of prim!  I absolutely adore this watering can from her etsy shop. After raising rabbits for years while my children were in 4H I seem to have a soft spot for things with bunnies on them!  Grab a cup of coffee and enjoy the interview.

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?

When I was a little girl, my family moved. I was very lonely but found a library near our home, so I would walk there every day and spend hours browsing at books. I found a book titled Apple Tree Cottage and I was absolutely swept away by it. The cottage was a magical place where peace and love was found. I decided if I would name my shop in honor of this book that has such an impression on me when I was young.

2. How long have you been on Etsy?
I joined Etsy in January, 2008.

3. What type of items do you offer?
I offer an eclectic mix of vintage, folk art and primitive items. I love to paint on old pieces that have a story to tell when they come my way.

4. How long have you been crafting? FOREVER!
I have been fortunate to be surrounded by people who have encouraged me since I was small. My husband and my daughter are my two biggest fans.

5. Who or What inspires you?
I love things that come to me with a history. Old boxes, drawers and coffee pots have a story to tell and I like to add just a little “prim” icing on the cake when I find a piece that longs to be reinvented.

6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
I can’t say I have one favorite piece. I love everything I paint… each item in my store is something that I would place in my own home.

7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog) I sell only on Etsy.

You may visit my blog at appletreecottage.blogspot.com.

Cindy of ArtByMe

Another OFG Team feature today is Cindy of Artbyme.etsy.com

The photo to the left is a heart pin.  I just love this little pin..just in time for Valentine's! 

Cindy also has some cute snowmen things in her shop...and you know how I love snowmen...

There's no man like a snowman!  Here's her interview.

1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?   
   Artbyme    That is my name on Ebay and wanted to keep everything the same.

2. How long have you been on Etsy?
   Little over a year

3. What type of items do you offer?
   Primitive Folk Art Dolls

4. How long have you been crafting?
  Over 20 years

5. Who or What inspires you?
   I can get inspiration from just about anything. I do get a lot from other    creative people. 
      
6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?
   Halloween items. I love creating Halloween items.


7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)
    http://www.artbymecindy.blogspot.com
    http://www.artbymecindy-soatp.com
    http://Artbyme.artfire.com
    http://shop.ebay.com/merchant/artbyme_W0QQ_nkwZQQ_armrsZ1QQ_fromZQQ_mdoZ