**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.

What's New For Spring~~

It has been cold and rainy here in East TN. We even had a dusting of snow the other day, so I have been staying inside trying to get a jump on my Spring & Summer items for 2008. I have been working on pillows, ornies, rabbits and dolls. Here are a couple of new items I have on ebay right now.