A Tiny Snowman

On Saturday we actually got about an inch of snow here in TN. Back in WI. where we used to live, they have received record snowfalls this year. The girls were so excited and ran out to play in the snow before it all disappeared. This is what my daughter Hillary made. Isn't it cute?? It is sitting inside a birdhouse on a table on our porch.

**Picture Trail Update**

Just a quick note that I will be updating my finished dolls on my picture trail on Sunday, March 9th at 7:00 Eastern Time. Stop by and see what's new if you get a chance!! I will have Primitive White & Black dolls, Sawdust filled bunnies & More!!

April's Give~Away

April Harres is having a wonderful give away on her blog~~please go here to sign up for this wonderful drawing~~ April's Blog


Colonial Lamb ~ 12 x 16 inch portrait canvas, with 1 1/2 inch gallery frame sides , the sides are painted . This whimsical portrait oil painting has a rustic finish for a primitive, aged appearance.

~~Sneak Peek~~

Mr. Tax Man to be on The Primitive Gathering

Anna Prairie Doll to be on Simply Primitives

Here is a sneak peek of my new offerings on The Primitive Gathering & Simply Primitives for March 1st.

A little trip into the Mountains

Last week end we took a little ride into the mountains. It was a beautiful day and we had tons of fun!! I got a couple of pictures I thought I would share of the scenery. (Someday I will have to learn how to use my photo-editing software!!)

~~2 MORE NEW PATTERNS~~

I just finished up 2 more new patterns, and am quite pleased with them!! The little Angel is so homely she's cute!! They are both available on ebay right now. You can see them here~~ Ophelia and Edgar

I'VE BEEN TAGGED!!

My friend Sarah of Paisly Studio has tagged me. Now I have to try to come up with 5 interesting things about myself!! Let's see....

About 15 years ago, my hubby bought me a little scroll saw for Christmas (yes, I asked for that) and I started making small wooden items. About a year later, I decided that I wanted to learn to sew, so I bought a used sewing machine for $50.00. It took me about 3 hours just to figure out how to thread it!! I started out by making stark white dolls with raffia hair!! Remember those?? Since then I have gradually gotten more primitive, and as you can tell by looking at my work now...I love to make black folk art dolls.

I have been fortunate enough to mainly stay at home taking care of my 5 children. I did work at a daycare for about 5 years, but was able to take the 2 youngest ones with me while the others were in school. I love being able to be at home so I can always be there when my family needs me.

I am the 6th child of 7 growning up mostly on 40 acres in Central WI. We recently moved to Eastern Tn. I have to say, that I love winters in TN.!!

In my spare time, I love to go to junk stores and antiquing. I am always on the look out for some little treasure to work into my art. I love the primitve style. I hardly ever buy anything that is without some kind of flaw. I love to imagine who it was that built the cupboard, sewed the little dress, etc.

Last, but certainly not least, I am a born-again Christian. I certainly have not always walked the perfect walk, but I believe God loves me in spite of myself. If it wasn't for having God in my life, I wouldn't be where I am today. He deserves all the credit for my success. God gave the gift~~He deserves the glory!!

Now~~ to tag 5 friends~~ I tag....Starla, Jenny, Lori, Lorraine & Wendy.