New Year’s Resolution

Happy New Year to all of you! As with a lot of people, I make up resolutions each New Year only to leave them forgotten by the wayside as we get into January. This year I hope to keep one of my resolutions, and that is to be more active on this blog. Sadly, months pass between my postings. I am going to try to be more active in posting this year, as well as adding a little more spark by including more recipes, helpful hints, maybe some tutorials, more giveaways….

I will begin here by sharing a recipe I came across that I am looking forward to trying…it looks so warm and comforting! Perfect for a cold winters day or maybe as part of a Superbowl spread perhaps….I will let you know how it turns out and would love to hear from you if you’ve tried it..

Mexican Lasagna

 

I hope that everyone has a wonderful weekend! Until next time, sending primitive hugs and blessings to you!

 

Primitive Bat Halloween Hanger Giveaway

Happy Friday everyone! Can’t believe another week has passed us by already…

I am happy to announce my first ever giveaway for this awesome little bat hanger, a Chesnut Junction pattern and a favorite with customers….very simple to enter. Just follow this link to my facebook page, like my page, comment, and share. The winner will be chosen on Monday September 15th.

Hope that everyone has a blessed weekend!

 

Ahead Of The Times

Well, here in Michigan we are still waiting on some real spring weather to visit us. It has been pretty cold and gloomy here despite the calendar telling us we are already well into April. Despite the weather, I have been busy getting some summer and Americana prims done. As many crafters know, you always have to stay a season ahead. That way people can buy and decorate with the items for the upcoming holidays. I always have to laugh that I paint Easter bunnies while I’ll humming jingle bells and am making Christmas ornaments on Labor day…

Thought I’d share a couple of things I’ve been working on with you. Haven’t had a chance to list them on Etsy or my website yet.

I just love how these stacked stars turned out! They were a pattern by Thymeless Treasures. The preserved Sweet Annie smells so good!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And this is a new Americana door hanger that I designed…It can be hung or propped up in a display.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by! Hope you have a blessed Sunday!

 

Spring Sheep

Good Morning!

Just wanted to share a sweet little sheep spindle bobbin I’ve recently finished. Like a lot of my creations, it is very sweet and simple. He is about 14″ tall and would be a wonderful piece to display all year round.

Still waiting for it to warm up here in Michigan…it seems like spring has forgotten us this year! My little nephew and I are going to do Easter eggs today so it will be a lot of fun. Hope everyone has a blessed Easter as we celebrate the resurrection of our Lord!

 

Easter Treats

It’s hard to believe, but Easter is just around the corner already…Along with anxiously waiting to work in the yard, I am really looking forward to trying out some new Easter and Spring recipes. I found this cookie recipe today that I wanted to share. They are simple really but their spring colors are soooo pretty!

Source: myrecipes.com via Michelle on Pinterest

 

One great idea that one of my many wonderful sisters-in-laws came up with was an Easter cookie decorating party. We got all of the nieces and nephews together the day before Easter and she hosted an Easter Egg and Cookie Decorating party. We did this for several years and it was so much fun. We also all had lunch together and we all had Easter eggs and cookies to take home. And it was a wonderful way to spend time with our growing family as well!

And of course I want to share with you some calorie-free Easter treats as well…if you click on the photos you can view them in my Etsy shop:

Until next time, hope everyone has a wonderful, blessed day!

 

Sweets For Your Sweetie

Happy Valentine’s Day! I keep saying I’m going to post more often and here it has been another 3 months since my last post…I want to share a yummy recipe with you today that is super fast and easy but that your sweetie will love.

Before I share the recipe I want to tell you I’ve been really busy with Monday’s Child Primitives and have been working towards all of those goals I’ve set. Well, I finally realized one of those goals yesterday. After much work and waiting our new website finally went public. Still needs some work but it is a huge start. Would love to have you check it out:

http://www.mondayschildprimitives.com/

And now for that recipe…these yummy brownies are so simple and quick to make but your sweetie will think you spent all day in the kitchen! I baked some for my sweetie and they smell soooo good!

Source: tasteofhome.com via Michelle on Pinterest

 

Season’s Sparkle

During this hectic season, parties are on most people’s lists. And those parties usually mean dressing up a bit…everyone wants to look their best. Jewelry can often dress up a more plain outfit and turn something ho-hum into fabulous! This gorgeous necklace by Sarah of Star Jewels would be just the thing….

http://www.etsy.com/listing/83826390/christmas-flower-necklace-wire-wrapped

And these lovely hairpins from Sora Creations are glamorous pieces of jewelry in their own right…A joint venture between two lovely and talented ladies, Dora and Sophia, this shop is brimming with beautiful pieces…

http://www.etsy.com/listing/114512536/handmade-rhinestone-button-bobby-pin-set

To add pizzaz to any holiday outfit, these gorgeous earrings by Deni of Cutterstone are just the thing…Check out her shop to see all of the beautiful pieces made by her and her husband…

http://www.etsy.com/listing/84289603/red-gold-heart-earrings-matte-red

Don’t forget to treat and pamper yourself a little this holiday season! You are worth it! Have a wonderful day!

 

It’s In The Bag…

Whether they are much-appreciated gifts for others or to keep for yourself, there are endless variations and uses for bags…Bags come in all shapes, sizes, and colors and they are used by everyone. This makes them wonderful gifts for people who have everything or the people you don’t know what to buy for. They also come in handy for yourself with all of the holiday shopping and toting back and forth to parties.

Red of Weaver Homestead offers a variety of styles of beautiful bags. I just love her reusable shopping tote…it is soft and feminine but yet sturdy:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/80221558/reusable-cloth-shopping-bag

Katharine of Green Lioness also offers a lovely variety of handmade bags, along with beautiful pet and doll beds. This gorgeous market bag would make a lovely gift:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/101609635/reusable-market-grocery-shopping-bag

Lisa of Artistic Funk has a lovely assortment of chic and fashionable items in her shop. This gorgeous handbag would be a perfect gift for that fashionista on your list:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/107235871/funky-handmade-handbags-small-colorful

Beverly of Grannie’s Raggedy Bags has a beautiful assortment of fabric items. I just love this beautiful, vibrant handbag, which would add a pop of color to any ensemble:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/94378301/totebag-handbag-orange-green-aqua-floral

Happy Monday! Have a wonderful week!

 

Seasonal Art

This morning I happened upon a new piece done by a very talented fellow Etsian, Margaret Henning, that I just had to share…It just evokes such a sense of calmness, tranquility, and peace. Her shop Art For Comfort is filled with her lovely works.

http://www.etsy.com/listing/114395899/winter-wonderland-original-acrylic?ref=pr_shop

And this card by Lucinda Myer would make a lovely keepsake for anyone receiving it…Her shop This Art of Mine is filled with her beautiful creations, including her pieces of jewelry which are works of art in themselves…

http://www.etsy.com/listing/86554037/christmas-card-cardinals-5×7-snow

And Kate Brooks has gorgeous, one of a kind mosaic pieces in her shop Pieces of Home Mosaics…I just love this fused glass tree. It would make a beautiful gift for someone special…

http://www.etsy.com/listing/100679254/green-fused-glass-tree-ornament

May you find peace and joy in the upcoming holiday season!

 

 

Tag…You’re It!

With the holidays quickly approaching, there are so many tasks to get done…One of those includes wrapping up that mountain of presents you’ve bought. Here are several unique gift tags that will really make your packages pop:

Aloha Cookie Girl has a large assortment of unique tags. Here is just one of Mynda’s lovely creations…

http://www.etsy.com/listing/83478285/four-snowman-snowflake-plum-sky-blue

Paper Pastiche offers beautiful tags combining romance and whimsy and would make a beautiful finishing touch on any package:

http://www.etsy.com/listing/112242760/winter-holiday-gift-tags-large-4-14-x-2

Whispering Rainbows has a huge assortment of tags for all occasions…these tags would sure make some glamorous gifts…

http://www.etsy.com/listing/113827942/christmas-gift-tags-stripes-and

And these adorable tags from Artistic Soul Designs would add a playful touch to any package…

http://www.etsy.com/listing/103044853/felt-santa-hat-gift-tags-10-tag-pack

Happy Monday! Have a wonderful week:)