October Chills and New Creations

October chill is in the air, we are suppose to get snow tonight!  I have been busy trying to get some of my Winter creations together.  I have a retail store I need to make sure I have a supply for also need to make sure have some new items in my Etsy shop!

                                   

This is what is on my work table!  Love this new pattern from Liberty Creek Primitives
https://www.facebook.com/LibertyCreekPrimitives

Here I started to put these poor guys together.  Don't look to hard at my mess!  LOL  As you can see, I am trying to get organized, with my Dollar Store containers. I have some of my items, all organized and lined up in a row!  I have a long ways to go, but not really a good time of the year to start organizing! Getting new stuff in all the time, and nothing ever seems to get put away, due to using it again for the next project!  So I say my room is messy because it is more efficient at this time of the year.  (Sounded good to me) LOL

 

 

This  picture is my faithful helper, Bailey!  She has to be where ever I am, so I have a bed under my work table for her.  Before anyone says that bed is way to small for her.  Well you see, she loves her first bed and no matter where I put it, she has to be in it.  I guess it is her security blanket if you will. 

I am hoping you guys had a great week!  I will be posting my finished creations and show you what else I have in the works! 

My First Giveaway For The Year

I am having my first giveaway for the year.  I will be doing lots more giveaways this year!  So please keep your eyes open for those.  This giveaway starts today and will end January 31st.  You just have to follow what to do on the post to be entered.  Follow this link: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=549352511827917&set=a.218180581611780.47840.141684739261365&type=1&theater

This piece I just finished up and I will be listing it to Etsy tonight or tomorrow. This would be great for Valentines or actually year around.  I can't believe January is almost over with.  This month for me has just flown by.  Look for more post from me also this year.  I am also a member of a great Etsy team, Folk Art and Primitive group.  Follow this link to find all the great items from the team, on Etsy:  https://www.etsy.com/search?search_submit=&q=faap&order=most_relevant&view_type=gallery&ship_to=US
We will be having varies giveaways and specials through out the year.
Keep your eyes open for those.  I will be posting those here also.

Prim Blessing to you,
Donna

My March Giveaway

Well hello everyone today starts my March giveaway, I have two prizes. I also hope to reach 100 followers and with that I will giveaway another prize. This giveaway will run through March 31st. I will pick the winner on April 1st. Now how to sign up.
1)Be a follower, new followers welcome and appreciated.
2)Leave a comment on this post.

For extra chances:
3)Go to my Facebook page and "like" it, while there leave me a comment that you have signed up for giveaway.
http://www.facebook.com/pages/Countryside-Cottage-Primitive-and-Folk-Art/141684739261365
4)If you would share this giveaway on your sidebar of your blog.
Good luck to you all.
Donna

Merchant Monday Circle Featuring Paxton Valley Folk Art

Good Monday Morning to you all. Hope you all had a great weekend.
PAFA Team is trying something new, every Monday team members will be featuring a team member of the PAFA Etsy Team. Today I have Deb From Paxton Valley Folk Art. I love her items. She is so talented. Read on to get to know her better.

1)We did you get your business name from?
I got my business name from the beautiful valley that we live in, here in British Columbia, Canada.

2) How long have you been in business
I 've been crafting for about 20 years but decided to become an 'on-line' prescence as Paxton Valley Folk Art about 2 1/2 years ago.

3) Who or what inspires you
I am inspired by the colours, textures and beauty of the natural world.

4) What is your creative style, primitive, country, folkart
My style is currently primitive and folk art but I love learning new techniques and styles so who knows where I will end up next!

5)What medium do you use in creating, clay, fabric, altered art, wood etc.
I work with fabric, paint, wood, found objects, stamps, paper and anything else that strikes my fancy :O)
I create hand crafted folk art from my own designs and from the designs of other talented artisans. I also create my own original epatterns and occassionally have a found vintage treasure or two to share at my Etsy shop or on my selling blog. I am also just starting to get into wholesaling my items, so if you are a shop owner looking for wholesale prices, please contact me!

6)What are your links (list your etsy shop, eBay, web site, blogs etc.)
http://etsy.com/shop/PaxtonValleyFolkArt
http://paxtonvalleyfolkartshop.blogspot.com
http://paxtonvalleyfolkart.blogspot.com
http://toletown.com/blogs/debriddell
http://picturetrail.com/PaxtonValleyFolkArt

I also want to thank Kim from the Barn Hollow for featuring me on her blog Friday. Thank you Kim has a new feature every Friday. Go check her out: http://thebarnhollow.blogspot.com/2012/01/feature-friday.html

~Welcome to Countryside Cottage New Blog~

Hi~
Welcome to our new blog~ This is to keep you up to date on all the new happenings and treasures at Countryside Cottage~We have a passion for finding things from flea markets, antique stores, garage sales and second hand stores~My husband is famous for his dumpster diving~ LOL ~ Yes my husband is not one to pass up a dumpster ~He always says "You never know what is there until you look"~We always have a great time going on our outings~We want to share with you our great finds~Before and after pictures~Previews of upcoming items~ This is our very first blog so we are excited about staying connected to our clients, old and new friends.  God has been good to us and has richly blessed our family and continues to do so every day.  May God richly bless each and everyone of you!

Donna