Back in the Saddle again

Things got so busy around here toward the end of the year that I just couldn't keep up with everything. So this is the beginning of the attempt to get organized and do the things I should.

So I am starting the year with wonderful piece of folk art that is being offered on Artfire.

This print is offered by digiliodesigns and can be seen at: http://www.artfire.com/users/digiliodesigns
Print of original acrylic painting. The print measures 8"x10" on an 8.5"x11" sheet of a high quality strathmore paper. It will fit in a 11"x14" mat (not included) with a 9.5"x7.5" opening.

There are many wonderful items for you to enjoy there. Take time while enjoying your coffee or tea and enjoy the great offerings in the studio.
Hugs
Barb

Be Thankful! from Irish Corkie Primitives

There is still time to share this appropriate set of blocks for the coming Thanksgiving.

Today I have up for your consideration a Primitive Thanksgiving Be Thankful Wooden Shelf Sign Blocks. Handcrafted from select solid pine. The blocks were painted Tinderbox Brown and Olde Parchement. .

Blocks measures approximately 7" long and 8" high.



After the blocks were dry, they were then sanded carefully and antiqued to give the appearance of that "OLDE WORN" look. A hand rubbed protective sealant was applied for years of protection.

We use authentic Milk Paints on all of our signs, furniture and blocks. If you would prefer the peg rack done in a different color, please see the color choices listed in my store and let me know at the time of purchase. If you do not a see a color listed that you would like, please send me an email and I will work with you to get the perfect color.

The back of the blocks are completely finished and stained.

A great addition to your primitive Fall/Thanksgiving Decor.

Please allow 3-5 days for your piece to completed. Thank you.


Materials Used:
solid pine wood, milk paints, antiquing medium, protective sealant, stain


Find Me Online At:http://www.artfire.com modules,php?name=listing&product id=411380
Thanks and Hugs
Barb

Harvesting the corn--Candy corn-that is!

These ornies are so cute, you could almost eat them! 4 of the five ornies are made from three different fabrics, each different from the others with the last being made entirely from muslin. To this one I added painted prim stitching. All were grunged in a mixture of coffee, vanilla and cinnamon to give then that aged prim look and scent. On the painted ornie I added a rusty bell and a grunged hang tag that says "Olde Thyme Candy Corn," attached with rusty safety pin. These ornies are a perfect addition to any home, as a memento to an old time favorite - candy corn! There are 5 ornies in each set. Each one is different in appearance, and each one grunged with coffee stain and cinnamon. The ornies measure approximately 6 inches tall and 4 inches at their widest point. Perfect for sitting in a bowl on the kitchen table, the mantle or a side table in the living room.

See them at: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=212317

Oh so perfect for autumn!!!!

This wonderful autumn themed wooden box is perfect to add that special touch to your home this season. The leaves, acorns, drieds and prim pumpkin are a traditional part of this time of year. I like the homespuns that were mixed and added for that timeless homey feeling. This would be outstanding in any home, primitive, country, modern and more. Tradition always has a place.

You can see it at: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=564593

Stop by and enjoy the offerings at Pioneer Loft at Artfire.com

Hugs,

Barb

Fresh Eggs?

Just had to share these with you. Our chickens are laying the most beautiful eggs. Our chickens are free range and oh so tame. They really like people...strange for those who don't spend a lot of time here.

These eggs are presented by Holly Ridge Creations and look so wonderful.

The artisan describes them as: have painted this vintage bowl light ivory and stained it with black. A vine,berries and stars have been painted around the outside of the bowl and a large star is painted in the center of the inside of the bowl. Included are 5 handpainted, lightly sanded and stained paper mache' eggs. The eggs are tan, dark red, blue, green and mustard.

The bowl is 6" in diameter and 2" tall. The eggs are 2 1/2" long.

Take some time to see these and other creations at her Artfire Shop: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=25899&op=new&body=1

Enjoy!!!!!!

Hugs,

Barb

I'm back! Farm and kids kept me busy.

After way to much time away, I am back. Got the kids of to school. That was something. Miss them. Autumn is a time that takes a lot of work here on the farm Getting ready for winter in necessary is that winter is not overwhelming.

Hoping for a good winter. Snow but not too much. Cold but not to cold. You know the kind of weather we hope for and never get. lol

Hugs,

Barb

For indoors or out.

While cruising at Artfire, I saw this beautiful gourd and wanted to share it with you.

This is presented by SimplyGourdgeousArt and is beautifully done.

Hello...Up for sale I have a beautiful handpainted gourd birdhouse. I painted a beautiful bird flying among the tree branches to check on her nest full of eggs. I placed a pinecone petal roof on this house. The house is approximately 11 inches tall and 22 inches around. This house has several coats of sealer and may be placed inside or outdoors.

Take the time to check out this fine work and talk to you later.

Barb

The kids are back in School

The last couple of weeks this family has been busy getting people back to school. For more info please check out my other blogs for pictures and info. It was fun and exciting to see them start and continue a new part of their lives.

Now back to work.

Primitive Painted Wood 4 Peg Shaker Peg Rack

Another great find for your home!!!!!
Offered by PalmerFallsPrimitive this is a great item. I like how they teamed it with candle holder.
Here is what the artist has to say about it.

Primitive Shaker Peg Rack

Just like our larger 5 peg shaker rack, our new 4 peg rack is made from solid pine wood, and painted using Authentic Olde Century Milk Paint.
Listing is for Peg rack Only. All other items are for display purposes.
Example shown has been painted black. Distressed and antiqued to have a time worn look.
Measures 5 1/2"X 24", and has 4 shaker pegs securely attached.
Can be ordered as shown with one color or order it with a base coat of your choice, and a top coat.

This item can be seen at: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=340566

Enjoy your week,
Hugs,
Barb

WOW!!!! A Beautiful Still Life

Twiddlebugz Designz has made this lovely still life available for all of us to see and a lucky buyer to own. This could be the focal point in that prim, country or colonial kitchen or dining room. It was also be perfect for a den, library or family room. I truly like this piece and its versatility.
As a person who is decorating a 100 year old barn, this makes me more than smile!

Please visit TwiddlebugzDesignz and see this and more at: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=227615

The artist adds the following: I've painted this fruit still life on a cabinet door. It's been painted black, the fruit was freehand drawn and then painted. There is lots of drybrushing on each piece of fruit to bring out the highlights and shadows. A drybush of green has been applied around the border and the edges have been sanded for an aged/distressed look.

Enjoy your Tuesday,
Barb

Rise and Shine--It's Monday!!!!

It's just around the corner and time to decorate for Autumn is in the air. Here is a gathering of prim pumpkins that will help you enjoy the season.

She describes her work as: Plump Fall Pumpkins, perfect for any primitive harvest display.

This listing of four (4) plump primitive pumpkins which are made of muslin, painted and put through my special primming process with an extra dose of grunge and smell oh so wonderful!!

Each pumpkin is hand sculpted to give them that real pumpkin look. You will receive 3 prim orange pumpkins and 1 prim cream pumpkin. Should you prefer another color assortment, just let me know.

A piece of quality assorted homespun has been tied around the real tree limb stem.
Each pumpkin measures approximately 13" in diameter and 5" tall including the stem, will arrive to you carefully packaged.

As always, I will gladly combine ship whenever possible on multiple purchases. Please contact me for adjusted combined shipping amount.


It is offered by artfire artist Northwind Star. See this fine work at: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=340840

Happy shopping

Barb

A Handmade barn ornament for your tree!!!!!!!!

This ornament is presented by http://www.artfire.com/users/crackerjack1 of Artfire.
A great amount of detail is seen inthis finely crafted ornament.

The artist states:

This could be a Christmas tree ornament, or you can prop it up on a shelf. Gift idea for a farmer, ag teacher, FFA or 4H Club member/leader, or someone with counry on his/her mind.
Dimensions: 4 1/4" wide x 6 1/2 high. Built of recycled wood from a peanut crate

Inspiration / Story behind this Product:

Many barns have a distinctive front face. With the barn door open, they look like they go forever. Who knows what is in there, or how long ago it was put there?

Even though Christmas in July is nearly over, we still have time to try to plan ahead to ensure a quiet and joyous winter holiday season.

Hugs, Barb

Vintage hang tags for the coming holidays........

Great for the holidays, these hang tags are so versatile. They can be used for gifts, crafts and more. Great to attach to that gift for teachers and more.

They are from Prairie Harvest Arts at Artfire. See them at: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=321384

Product Description:

Such cute little tags! Great to use with gift baskets and various other things.

They are a remembrance of an older, simpler time and I hope you enjoy the children playing in the winter snow.

These tags print out on 8.5x11 card stock and once you download them, they're yours to use again and again.

Inspiration / Story behind this Product:

I enjoy old things. I live on a farm in a 100 year old barn and truly appreciate the craftsmanship of times long ago. These hang tags will add that warm old fashioned feeling to your gift and craft projects year after year. You can print them over and over.

Hugs, Barb

A Hammered Sheep Ornie for Christmas

The GIFT for your favorite fiber lover! Actually this handmade ornament is a fine addition to any tree or folk art decoration for the upcoming holiday season as well as year round.

It is available from Artfire artist: LilAcresFarm

Primitive folk art hand hammered metal sheep Can be used indoors or outdoors, as a Christmas or home ornament. Looks great hanging off your spinning wheel or loom. Great gift for all your fiber loving friends anytime of year
Measures 3 1/4 x 3 1/4 inches at widest points

It can be seen at: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=292865


For this item and more, visiti the fine craftspeople at Artfire.com

Hugs,
Barb

Button, button, who's got the Christmas Buttons?

Just the thing for your Christmas Projects. Artifre's buttonsbyrobin offers these winter wonder snowman buttons for you to use in your own creative way.

You can see them at: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=290047

The artist describes them as follows:

Six handmade Christmas or winter buttons in the shape of a penny rug for sewing, scrapbooking and more. These have a primitive or country look and are perfect for your primitive Christmas or winter crafting. This design is a blue penny rug with a couple of snowman. The image is my own original design.

Washable!

Use for:
-sewing
-knitting
-art quilts
-scrapbooking
-card making
-embellishment
-altered art
-collage
-purses/bags
-anywhere your imagination takes you

Approximately 1 1/4' wide by 5/4" tall or 3" cm wide by 1.75 cm tall. The last picture shows the buttons with a Canadian penny (which is the same size as an American penny or one cent piece) to help demonstrate the size.

I've been making buttons for over seven years and over time I've perfected my methods and finally found a combination of materials that are washable. This means you can use these buttons anywhere you would normally use buttons.

These buttons are created and hand made by me using a graphic I created myself. They are not available anywhere else. This sale is for a set of SIX buttons. If you would like these buttons in quantities different from that which is listed here just convo me and I will see what I can do.

Due to their hand made nature they are all unique. That's the beauty of hand created items. If you like cookie cutter designs available anywhere these are not for you. If you appreciate hand crafted artisan work then they're perfect.

My button and jewelry items are not meant for young children who might like to chew on them because, like any small item, they are a choking hazzard.

Inspiration / Story behind this Product:

I love snowman and winter and Christmas!!! I've recently decided to try and develop my own line of graphics for my images and these are some of my first attempts. I've always loved primitive designs as well and this project lets me combine so many of the things I love. I hope you enjoy these buttons as well.

Enjoy Christmas in July,
Hugs,
Barb

More Christmas in July

These are well done with the original being hand painted by HuckleberryArts. You can print as many of thee as you need for four Christmas projects and gifts.

They can be seen at: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=184095

From Huckleberry Arts:

This is actually one of my first Printables done a few years back I was asked to offer him again and decided I would for a limited time

This file can be sent PDF or JPeg It is a 300 DPI file

This is a hand painted Santa by me, done onto the hang tag, and then created into the collage sheet

You can use all my sheets in art for sale, as hang tags, incorporated into art work, or just use as hang tags, enclosure tags, gift tags.

Once you purchase one of my sheets you can print as many times as you like.

Happy Christmas in July!

Hugs Barb

The Night Before Christmas

Vintage Keepsake Trunk has created a wonderful Christmas "keepsake" for your family to appreciate for many, many years.

You can see this wonderful creation at: http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=291910

Product Description:

Welcome Prim Friends, and thank you for stopping by to view my new Christmas Offerings. Here we have a Primitive Grubbied "Night Before Christmas" Book. This piece would be the perfect display for your Christmas fireplace hearth, on a bureau or table by the tree measuring 22" tall and 17" wide.

I have created this piece in the primitive fashion to give it that time-worn look. The hard cover of the book is sewn from muslin, stiffened and painted barn red, baked, sanded, washed with a coffee-vanilla-cinnamon aging solution and baked again. Cardboard was inserted for stability and stitched inside. Pages of grubby stained and stiffened muslin were hand-stitched into the book cover. The top pages were printed out onto parchment colored paper, stained, and baked. I carefully burned the edges with a flame and sealed them onto the muslin. The left page tells the story in Olde English script font and the photo on the right shows Santa delivering a doll to two little girls.

Around the edges of the pages I have inserted pine sprigs, berries and spanish moss. Tiny rusty jingle bells were pinned to the pages with rusty safety pins around the edges. Stained cheesecloth was used for the book mark down the center of the pages.

This piece has been lovingly hand-made by me from a pattern created by Old Glory Primitives.

This design will come to you dated, signed and tagged with my own label Collectibles by Joan which states The Handcrafting and Time Invested in this Piece are its Own Mark of Quality.

Merry Christmas in July.

Hugs,
Barb

Bethany Angel Makedo

This is a beautiful doll that is available on Artfire. I can see her nestled in a cozy quilt on a stool in an entry way to greet your guests or to add that special "angelic" touch to a family room. She would be great added to any room in any home.

The artist is artisanmemories
You can see this beautiful doll at http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&op=listing&product_id=321050

SHe is describes as: Bethany Angel is made of Muslin. She is painted throughout her bodice and face. Her face is painted with water colours and her bodice is painted with red acrylics. Bethany's hair is adored with bells. She also wears a warm and natural collar with bells upon it. She also has warm an natural cuffs with bells. Her skirt is made of homespun. Her wings are made of Muslin and she is stained with a coffee aging mixture.
She has hand stitched eyebrows and a handstitched mouth. in her hands you will find a star with bells on each corner and a grapevine star wreath in the center.
She stands on a wooden candle stick.


Enjoy July and there's never enough time to prepare for Christmas!

Hugs,
Barb

Happy Monday Morning!

I truly appreciated my week of taking extra time for self and family and am now ready to get going again. I love the artwork at Artfire and am ready to share some more.

Hope everyone has a great week!

Hugs,
Barb

Taking a week off!

Decided it was time to take some time for myself to rest, reinvigorate and get ready for the rest of the year.. See you next week.
Hugs
Barb