Thursday, February 23, 2012

Just wanted to share....

...my newest Easter bunnies. I just LOVE how these fellows turned out! I found these brand new large dish towels at the Goodwill for 69 cents each! The fabric is thicker than homespun and so nice! I figured I'd do up some shabby chic things with it. So I've left them unstained. They can be found in my Etsy shop.

I have been swamped with orders. Easter/spring has always been a busy time for me. I started having specials on my Facebook page and that went a little TOO well, if you know what I mean. And my website, Etsy and Ebay started picking up, so I've had to put Facebook on hold for a while. But please bare with me...I WILL start listing more specials over there as soon as I can get a bit caught up.

Something else new that I would like to share...I just started listing ALL my tucks all the time over on my website. You can now purchase any of my seasonal tucks at any time! I have over 100 tucks listed. GEEZ...I can't believe I make that many different tucks! No wonder I'm so tired! hehe! I hope I will like this idea, as it sure seems weird making Halloween and Christmas tucks NOW! LOL!

Hubby and I have started looking at buying our next (and hopefully last) RV. Up until a few years ago we always had a pop up camper. We loved our camper and all the trips we took while the kids where young...and SMALL! LOL! But we've long outgrown the pop up and it's been gone a few years now. We've been putting off getting a new RV until hubby is closer to retirement. We want something that will take us into our retirement years. But we're not sure what type of camper we want yet...a trailer, fifth wheel or something you drive and pull a small car behind. I think hubby would love a fifth wheel...that way he has to buy a new truck! Not too thrilled about this idea, though! LOL! I'd LOVE any input from anyone out there who has an RV. I'm completely lost at what I want! I can't wait to start traveling, though! I have met SO many on line friends through selling and blogging. I can't wait to start driving cross country and visiting a few of you along the way! I already have a few stops planned with some of you and looking forward to meeting you in person! Lunch will be on ME! :)

Okay...I've babbled long enough. I need to crack the whip and get back to work! Thanks for dropping by today. I'll be back as soon as I can! ~~Annie

Wednesday, February 15, 2012

He Made A Liar Out Of Me!!

Well, I must say that I have to be careful of what I say on here, as some may quickly make a liar out of me! LOL! No, hubby doesn't read my blog, but on Monday I wrote that we don't do anything for each other on Valentine's Day...that we would go to dinner and that's it. Well, soon after I posted that I received a box by Fed Ex. These beautiful flowers and vase were inside. I collect Royal Ruby red depression glass, and he said he chose this vase hoping it would go with that. Now how sweet and thoughtful was that! By the way...that's me and hubby up there on the left after we got married. Not sure why the flowers were delivered on Monday, instead of Tuesday, and when I asked him why he just said "I'm not done yet!" And he wasn't!

Late Tuesday afternoon, there was a knock at the door. It was Fed Ex once again! It was a large box with an emblem showing BERRIES! The inside of the box was wrapped in a foam and there were chill packs inside. This was the box that I pulled out.

This is what's inside...CHOCOLATE COVERED STRAWBERRIES!! He definitely knows the best way to THIS woman's heart! hehe! He's such a sweetie! But I have to ask myself...what is he trying to prepare me for? Now I'm waiting for him to come home pulling behind him his new FISHING BOAT! LOL!

Sure hope you all had a nice Valentine's Day! I sure did! ~~Annie

Monday, February 13, 2012

A Few New Easter Designs and Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Finished up a few more Easter pieces. Bunny Love...how appropriate with tomorrow being Valentine's Day! :)

Sweet little chick peep sitting in a pretty yellow swirl enamel bowl.

Love this fellow with the eggs hanging from his ears.

Trying to get some patterns finished up, but orders have been coming in. I'm taking a lunch break now! Otherwise, I'm trying to stay off this machine! I had to get on to see if I could help my daughter. She's temporarily living in Michigan and her boyfriend lives here in Washington. He is such a romantic and she's trying to "keep up"! LOL! She's fretting over what to do for Valentine's Day. Ohhh...to be young and in love! hehe! Hubby and I don't do Valentine's Day like we use to. We'll go to dinner, but that's about it. Ohhhh...the comforts of being OLD and in love! hehe!

Whether you're young or old, here's wishing you all a Valentine's Day filled with lots of love! ~~Annie

Thursday, February 9, 2012

SAVE THE DATES!

Beginning next Tuesday...that's right, Valentine's Day...the talented artists over at Primitive and Folk Art (PAFA Etsy Team) will be hosting a HUGE giveaway! I've had a sneak peak at some of the wonderful creations that will be offered for this spectacular giveaway. So make sure to mark your calendar to enter! Click on the banner above to head over to the blog.

And beginning February 21st, the PAFA Team be hosting a Spring Forward Celebration over in our Etsy shops. We are making special spring and Easter creations for this promotion and look forward to seeing you then! I can't wait...I know I will be SHOPPING as well!