♥ 100th post giveaway and more treasures to paint on ♥

My Dad dropped these goodies off on my front step they're a gift from my aunt :)

I could of reached my 100th post yesterday but I wanted to finish painting a sign that I will be giving away to thank you all for following me and posting your kind comments about my work.

Please follow these rules carefully so you are not disqualified from the drawing.



Due to shipping costs I am limiting this drawing to Canada and lower 48 US residents ONLY.

Here are the rules:


1. You must be a follower of my blog. If you are not a follower you will not qualify.

2. You must leave a comment on this post. I won't be looking through other pages to find your comment.

3. Please leave an e-mail address in your comment or send your e-mail address to me by clicking on my postcard on the upper left side of my blog and put "Blog Giveaway" in subject line.

It is not a requirement that you post the giveaway on your blog but it would be nice if you did and greatly appreciated.

The drawing will held on March 19th.
Good luck to everyone!

Found another jackpot!!!!

I found another jackpot of goodies to paint on :)

Funny story about the bellows, I was at the other end of the store when Mitch calls me and says "Look what I got Marie you need to thank this man". So I go over to thank him. This guy was going to buy the bellows but Mitch told him that I was a painter and that I would be very happy if I could get them :D It's a good thing I brought him with me LOL or I would of never of gotten the bellows. I found 3 IKEA mirrors cheaper than what IKEA sells them for :)

I've been thrifting way too much lately I think I need to attend a meeting LOL.
I hope everyone is having a good Saturday!

♥Raggedy Muslin Doll Key Holder♥

I cut out this shape to make another key holder but this time I painted a raggedy muslin doll holding a crow. I then painted a saltbox house and a sheep and of course some stars :) I then added those olde thyme square nails to hang your keys.

♥ Olde Crow & Sheep ♥

I painted this sheep and crow on a pear. I then added a piece of green homespun, a round tag and some pip berries.

More Thrift Store Treasures

I don't know how many years I've been searching for pineapple bowls & now they are popping up everywhere. I found another one today as well as all these treasures to paint on. I think I better stop buying and start painting soon LOL.

Home is where the ♥ is

I painted this wooden box with a red saltbox house, a black swan and a pear. I then hand painted the words Home is where the ♥ is.

Prim Kitchen Cooking Utensils

I painted these prim kitchen cooking utensils with a salbox house, willow tree, quilt and crow. I then added a piece of homespun to hang them.

Unveiling of the pineapple

Are you ready for the unveiling of the pineapple that I showed you a sneak peek of in my previous post? I cut this pineapple shape out of ½” wood then painted a prim scene on it. I then tied a piece of homespun, a tag and a rusty key.

Sneak Peek

I have scheduled a post for midnight. I'll be asleep by then LOL but if you are a night owl then you will see the unveiling of the pineapple. If not drop in for a visit tomorrow to see it.

Saltbox house key holder

I cut out this shape and painted three saltbox houses then put 5 olde thyme square nails to your hang keys.

Prim Chicken Towel Holder

I just finished painting this 14" in diameter enamel pot lid that I had in my stash and turned it into a towel holder. I painted a prim chicken and tucked away in her pocket you will find a saltbox house, pear and some lavender. I also added tag and a few eggs.

More Angels Gather Here

I cut out this banner then painted these prim angels with the words "Angels Gather Here" added a piece of homespun for hanging and painted some stars.

More Goodies to paint on

Just got back home from thrift shopping :) Look at all the goodies I found to paint on this time. Last trip I was excited to find the small pineapple bowl. You should of seen me when I spotted this big one Woo Hoo!!!

Oops! I forgot to take a picture of this item I got at the thrift store at the same time I found my other goodies this afternoon.

Prim Sewing Machine Drawer

I painted this sewing machine drawer with my favorite prim things, saltbox houses, sheep, pear,willow tree, quilt and stars. You could fill this with rag balls, candles, rolled up facecloths or hand towels etc...

Country Gathering

I painted this country gathering of Raggedy Annie with her rag doll, a saltbox house, a quilt and a chicken on a cookie sheet. I then drilled two holes on top and put some homepun to hang. The little rag doll that Raggedy Annie is holding does have strands of hair on the right but you can hardly see them because of the blue dress. I didn't want you to think I forgot to put hair all around her head :)

Live Simply

Good morning everyone,
I thought we were Thursday today LOL but we're actually Friday. The week went by so quick but it's a good thing the weekend is finally here :)

I cut out this banner shape then painted a prairie dress with other favorite prim items on it. I also painted the words "Live Simply" and added some fabric to hang.

Thrift Store Finds

I did some errands this afternoon and stopped in at a thrift store of course LOL and I found all these goodies to paint on :) I've looked forever to find a wooden pineapple even though I wanted a bigger size I got this one anyways because I never see any. I also got 3 other shapes and a pair of baby shoes.

Prim Saw

I was looking through my pics and I found a saw that I painted awhile back and thought you'd like to see it. I painted a saltbox scene with sheep and trees which are some of my favorite things to paint :) I hope everyone's having a fantabulous day :)

Prim Frying Pan

I painted this big olde pear, a red saltbox house which is my favorite color for them :) I also painted a sheep on this small frying pan. I added a piece of red homespun around the handle.

Take the Thyme

Hot off the scrollsaw for your viewing pleasure is this spring thyme bunny I cut out of 1/2" wood. I also cut out her arms and attached them to her body. I glued a doily with a button for her collar. I added a fabric apron and painted a carrot on her pocket filled with tiny dried flowers. I also added a patch on her apron and bow to her head. She's holding a tag telling us to "Take the thyme"

Have you any wool?

I painted these sheep that have no eyes LOL I never put eyes on my sheep. I then painted the balls of wool and knitting needles on this papier maché box.

Wish Upon a star skate

I like to paint on skates so I painted this one in black and put three snowmen gazing up at a star. I added a round tag that says Wish Upon a star and I also laced it up with red homespun fabric. Added a bow made out of rusty wire and a bit of snow on the blade.

Prim Key Holder

I cut out this shape then painted a quilt, a sheep with a crow on it's back and a barn star. I then added 5 square old time nails to hang your keys from.

Word "Blox"

♥ Happy Valentine's Day Everyone!♥

I cut out some hearts and stars and also some "blox". I then painted different words on the "blox" for you to put together and create popular sayings like Live~Laugh~Love or Hope~Wish~Dream I also painted more sayings that are not pictured. Display them on shelves or like I did with some rosehips and cinnamon sticks in a plate or bowl.

This angel has big shoes to fill

Could you imagine trying to shop for canoe size shoes LOL ???? This angel sure has big feet!!! I cut her out of 3/4" wood then cut out the hand holding the ginger and her other arm out of 1/4" wood and glued them on her. I then painted, sanded and antiqued her to make her look old and worn. I then glued some spanish moss for her hair, added a homespun bow and created a wire halo.

Primitive Sock Dryer/Stretcher

This is a wooden primitive sock dryer/stretcher that I cut out and painted which could be found hanging in someone's home in the olden days. You would slip woolen socks over this form for them to retain their shape and dry without shrinking. Everyone should have one hanging in their country/primitive home as part of their decor and to remind them of the good "olde days".

Live Well ♥Laugh Often ♥Love Much

When I saw these prints yesterday at Walmart for only $9.96 for all 3 I had to get them. I like this saying and I think they look great on my new kitchen wall color :)

 I'm addicted to scented wax melts and melt warmers or also known as burners. My favorite fragrances are vanilla and cinnabun. Look at them all LOL. I also have another black one like the one pictured below. I had to buy two they were on sale for $1.00 at Jysk. I have them all over my house and I want more LOL. I also buy bags of 100 tealights :) Who else likes these?

Cock-a-doodle-do

Good morning everyone!
Today I will be showing you a rooster that I cut out of 3/4" wood, the wing is a separate piece that I cut out and glued. I then painted him and I added a dowel which I glued to the base that I cut out as well.

Prim Dustpan

Here's a 16 inches wide dustpan I painted with saltbox houses, sheep, a pear and a crow perched on a quilt and a few stars. I then added a grubby tag with the words Live Simply and a red homespun bow.

Antiques this way

I enjoy painting signs. I cut out and painted this sign with the word Antiques. Like I've said many times I don't use stencils when I paint my signs. I use my paint brush  then I  painted a hand with a finger pointing to where you can find antiques. I'm looking forward to the warmer weather when I can go to garage sales and flea markets to find goodies I can paint on.

Before and after pics of my kitchen wall

I repainted my kitchen walls because the yellow I had before was too pale so I painted the walls a darker yellow. What do you think?  The color looks like a dark maple sugar tan color. The actual color is called Arizona.The three signs in the picture are signs that I cut out and painted with my paint brush, no stencils were used.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Here's the after pic
 

 
 

Bunny Plant Hugger

I cut this bunny out of 3/4" wood and her arm out of 1/2" wood. I then painted her dress, added a button to her shoe painted a few stripes on her socks and tied a bow of homespun below her ears.

Sheep, Melon, Crow and Sunflower Breadboard

I painted this brand new breadboard with a sheep, a watermelon, a crow and a sunflower. I then added a homespun bow on the handle.

Prim Candle Holder

Here's a prim candle holder I cut out and painted with a saltbox house and sheep on it. I also painted a few stars and then added a candle tied with a piece of homespun and a ring of pip berries.

Bunnies For Sale

Think spring with this trio of bunnies nested in a basket. I cut the bunnies and carrot out of 1/2" wood. I put a piece of homepun fabric, some spanish moss and then glued the bunnies to the basket. I then cut out a small sign out of 1/4" wood and painted the words "Bunnies For Sale" I put a raffia bow on the handle and glued the carrot over it.