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"Make new friends
But keep the old
One is Silver and
the other is Gold"
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In Loving memory..
we will miss you
Dear Friend
We miss you dear friend!
In loving memory of Sue Poff
Susan (Sue) age 65 of Germantown passed away Monday July 4th, 2011 at The
Hospice of Dayton. She was the daughter
of the late Charles Edward and Beverly Jane (Blevins) Leonard. Along with her parents she was preceded in
death by her maternal grandparents, Edward & Ella Blevins. Sue was a graduate of Middletown High School
and the Dayton School of Practical Nursing.
She was retired from Barbara Park Nursing Home and was a primitive artist
for Jailhouse Primitives Shop in Germantown. Other hobbies included crafts,
gardening, cooking and family gatherings.
She is survived by her husband Kenneth, daughters Melissa S. Phelps and
Andrea L. Gekeler (Terry) both of Germantown, 4 grandchildren; Tyler W. Murphy,
Logan S. Gekeler, Zachary W. Gekeler, Brooklyn S. Murphy and life time friends
Danny and Lois McCloud. Funeral services will be held Friday July 8, 2011 at
10:30 A.M. at the Arpp & Root Funeral Home Germantown, burial to follow at
Germantown Cemetery. The family will
receive friends on Thursday July 7th from 6-8 at the funeral home. A special
thank you is extended to all of Sue's caregivers, this includes the Germantown
Fire & EMS, Cancer Treatments Center of Dayton (Kristine), Kettering Home Health Care
(Julie, Chanee, Denise) and the staff at The Hospice of Dayton. In lieu of
flowers the family request contributions may be made to the Germantown Fire
& EMS or The Hospice of Dayton.
Randy and Dawn Emmert
Dawn
likes and dislikes I like prim and whimsey. I know sounds odd but everyone gets along and does look good. I have a tart warmer and we love tarts. Love anything hand made. When we redid our home we got rid of a lot of *junk* and went with *made in the USA*. OK, I have very very few pieces that say *made in China* I love prim colors and bright colors, depends on the room, but basically browns, black, prim colors. Love anything hand made. When we redid our home we got rid of a lot of *junk* and went with *made in the USA*. OK, I hve very very few pieces that say *made in China* I use to be a HUGE craftaholic but have slowed down the past 3 years. My painting had really taken to the far side burner. Hopefully some day I will get back to that. I do different stitcheries, sew (but not dollies) crochet . I have a huge collection of tarts. DOn't have to melt them to make the house smell purdy, I have so many. HA!! Baskets and baskets of them.
Sue (Ohio) sue8136
"My name is Sue and was invited by Carole..We live in Germantown, about 20 miles south of Dayton and 30 miles no. of Cincinnati. .I met her through a prim shop that my daughter had....live in southwest ohio . I am married...2 dd and 2 sil....4 rotten grandkids...retired nurse....now doing what I love ...making prims...Between soccer, school dances and overnight parties...she is a hoot...just full of herself....having a great time this year in school.... scouring through my craft area and taking stuff for her bedroom...wanting everything !..lol Not allowed a boyfriend yet... were still safe...although she like to look ...LOL"Our Members
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Donna Martin
JuJu Judy Waggoner
JuJu Judy and Joe... .Kentucky
Cookie
Christin M
MakinPrims4u
Mom of 3 beautiful children,...Josh, Kylie, and Allison. Josh and his wife, Felicia, blessed me with a gorgeous granddaughter, Kaidence Ann on Dec. 12, 2009. And ANOTHER grandaughter is coming around June 3rd! Thanks Kylie!
Likes and dislikes
Anything handmade...handmade is the best!
Love the darker colors
dolls...prairie and black dolls most
ornies
have vintage yellows and reds in my kitchen
spicey scents in candles
quilts
Dislikes...not really into the dirty grubby stuff
Can't think of anything else!
DebbieK78
My name is Debbie and I'm currently living out in the boonies of southeast Missouri with my husband, two cats and one dog. I found you through a new friend, Robby! She is such a sweetie! :)
I am currently a college student, 30 years after high school, studying to get my associates degree in Culinary Arts. I love to cook and share recipes and currently working on doing my own cookbook.When I am not in school, or caring for my husband who was diagnosed with MS almost two years ago, I craft. I love sewing, painting, embroidery, basket weaving, crocheting and much more.
Another passion is photography but right now its too darn cold to go out and take pictures. *laughing*
Debbie Kiefer ..Goat Creek Bakery
Beryl of Southern Blessings ( no photo available yet)
Hi everyone and welcome to my blog. My name is Beryl and I live in southern Alabama and have been crafting for many years. I love the prim look and make a variety of things. Hope you enjoy my blog. Thanks for looking.
Interests
Crafting antiques riding with hubby on our Harley
Favorite Music
Oldies Country
Come see Beryls lovely creations on her blog! Orders are welcomed.
http://beryl-southernblessings.blogspot.com/
Kady
"I'm in the back row on the right (as you look at the photo) with my hubby. My daughter, son-in-law, grandson.and granddaughter are in front of us. "
Kady I'm a 59 year old retired RN living in a small town in southwest Ohio with my hubby of 38 years and our collection of cats and a dog. We have one daughter, a son-in-law, and two sweet, talented grandkids. I love being their nana.
We live a little bit in the country but have the necessary conveniences of city living. We sometimes wake to the sound of mooing cows and crowing roosters. Our home is full of cats and one big dog, and the occasional orphaned bird or other animal - no real cows or roosters here. I've been rescuing cats and kittens for a long time. I don't have to look for them since they always seem to find me. I think I'm becoming a cat whisperer.
I love the prim look but my house is decorated in a "lived in" country style more than anything else, with primitive touches here and there. Sewing is one of my passions and I've participated in craft shows and shops for over 35 years. My sanctuary is a backyard cabin Hubby built for me five years ago. When the grandkids were younger, we played in there, but now they're pursuing their own interests, so it's my crafting cabin again and a place to think, write, and dream.
Joyce S.
Joyce
jesmith...Joyce
I like to decorate country with some prim thrown in. Colors in my home are deep red (almost burgandy), green, gold and pale yellow. Lots of bird houses in my back yard. Love anything that makes the house smell inviting. I like to make my own greeting cards. Do alot of sewing Mostly quilts or appliqued things. Especially love the Christmas season and family gatherings. Doing things with my grandkids and especially love my puppy dog (although he's not a puppy anymore).
Love the snow and snowmen but hate the cold winters here. Hate to shop anytime of the year. lol! I need a personal shopper. I don't have many dislikes cause I can't think of anything lol But I do hate seeing so many people having such hard times in our country today.
Darlene L
barelyprimitive44@yahoo.com Darlene is a ministers wife from Grapeland Texas, and a good friend to Pat and other Delphi members . Likes and dislikes..I also love to read...love gardening...love anything braided,lol...runners, placemats....homemade soaps....
Kathy K and hubby
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Kathy
KathyK3
Likes and dislikes all prim goodies, barn red,mustard colors, love cinnamon scent, scrapbooking, altering things, good ole R/W/B, collect oz things, loves Bruce Springsteen :) dislikes..granny crafts! yarn, plastic canvas you get the drift im pretty go with the flow.. easy to please!
Carole Hymer
pickleberryprimitives (CaroleOH)
Carole I think most everyone knows too much about me...LOL But for those who don't, here goes:
I have been married for almost 37 years. (yikes! I kept him that long? LOL) I have a DD, Tracy, who has oodles of animals on her farmette ...I've lost track of how many little critters she has but Terry and I help out.. . What a grammy and grandpa we are! LOL
I worked outside the home for 30 years and now "retired". I am a Domestic Goddess and I wholesale my prim goodies...mainly ornies. Don't do ebay or etsy. Picturetrail for pickleberries
Judy Reynolds and Cindy Boyenga
Mandy
and...Mandy at her craft show 2009
Blondie
Blondie
Blondie Vintage Primitives
Likes...almost anything hand made...my house is very old and I am still in the process of redecorating ..the decor is eclectic....if I like it..it fits.Likes...almost anything hand made...my house is very old and I am still in the process of redecorating ..the decor is eclectic....if I like it..it fits.. Likes...almost anything hand made...my house is very old and I am still in the process of redecorating ..the decor is eclectic....if I like it..it fits..
I really don't like burgundy and mustard much at all. LOL. I do like yellow and red and I also like black and white.
I am almost shabby/cottage in my decorating style. I do like old ornies but do not care for tea. I don't like extreme grungy prim or cutesy country stuff.
.. I like almost anything old...especially not in perfect condition..rusty, chipped, cracked..finds a home here. vintage fabrics and quilt items.. I love stitcheries, . I like fabrics - vintage - like Aunt Grace, Civil War repros,
candles - love cinammon/vanilla, spicey scents not really into the flowery scents, love pin cushions - can there ever be enough?bookmarks
Jennifer P
Jennifer Pope
Prim Jen (JenniferPope)
Primitives by Jen
Primitives by Jen
(Here is what Jen has been up to) I starting walking and now running so that takes alot of my time or did. The weather hasn't been great so the running has slowed down. Was running an hour every day though. Did a few longer runs and was suppost to do a half marathon this coming weekend but friend backed out I was doing it with. Maybe in the spring.I'm still at the school doing hot lunches and the muffin lady thing. Some little kid said hi to me at the store yesterday and when his parents asked him who I was....."That's the Muffin lady!". I still laugh when i hear that....lol. I haven't been designing a whole lot lately but need to get back into it. I have a big show in a few weeks so I'm in full production mode right now....or I'm suppost to be. My house looks like it anyways. Still have stuff at my girlfriends store in town and so that keeps me busy enough. Filling orders and stuff for there. painting signs. I thought i was done with signs 8 years ago but they still sell like crazy up here. Lots of custom stuff.Kids are getting so big. Dylan is in grade 10...highschool and has a girlfriend who just gave him the flu/cough/cold. Hayden is in Grade 8 and still my little ham. He's SO much like Jon it's scarey. Jon is good too....nothing really new with him...same old same old.
JeanStaubin.(Past and present) Ohio
...I love anything blue....repo or unusual material....shelf sitters.... small dolls....pin cushions.... anything hand crafted....prim dollies....sayings.... pin cushions....needle punch...anything doll...scrapbooking items....ornies...all in all...I love it allll
Angie and Jake K.
Angie I live in Celina Ohio and have 2 wonderful children. Mariah is 17 ( 18 in Nov.) and Spencer ( 14 in Dec.) Divorced and have a boyfriend. He loves primitives and is starting to make them along with his father. I make hand dipped scented silicone lights and sew everything by hand. Here are the links to my blogs. Angie
http://lovetheprimlook.blogspot.com/
http://lovetheprimlook2.blogspot.com/
http://lovetheprimlook3eyecandy.blogspot.com/
Cie
Judy Reynold's family
Kathi
Kathi
on a whim
likes and dislikes I am also pretty easy to please, I love vintage, prim and shabby, and also more retro things in fun colors. Love pink, orange, black, white and brown...and lime green and aqua! I like anything that smells like food! esp cinnamon and vanilla. love baby things and children's, old photos and books, ribbon, buttons and rickrack. old alarm clocks and bottles too.I have a terrible bag (esp totes) and jewelry habit, anything unique or handmade. also like old dishes, either shabby or the retro stuff (even the melamie or whatever its called) in fun colors Dislikes like navy, dark reds or greens, or mustard. flowery scents, and I've done the farm animal/saltbox house thing and moved on. My house is filled with more vintage stuff and retro, rather than craft things. hope that helps someone at some point :)
Sayrah T and her hunkey!
Happy Anniversary Sayrah Sept 30th!
Sayrah
Sayrah
SayRah (buttrflychic) Hello *old* and new friends! My name is Sarah (or if your from the south it's pronounced Sayrah)! Some of you may know me from Sisters , others may know me as Blondie's DD. Either way, I'm just plain me. I am married (celebrating 3 years the 30th of this month) to a wonderful hubby who makes everyday I'm with him a new experience (and I'm not exaggerating!). I live in beautiful NC with DH and our 4 doggies, a.k.a children. They are my *world*. I currently work @ a Christian Daycare working with 2/3 year olds, and I also go to school for Medical Office Administration. I will (FINALLY!) graduate this coming May with my Associates Degree. I love the Lord and strive daily to be a blessing to not only Him but to others. I love to scrapbook, cross-stitch, hopefully quilt if I can get dear Blondie to find time to teach me (hehe, love you Mommy), garden, cook, and I'm looking into to start learning Pottery. I've always wanted to learn, and would love to start my own business in making/selling it one day, Lord willing. If there's anything else you would like to know about me, just give me an old-fashioned holler. I'm not shy, and I don't bite (much). I am so thankful to be a part of the Keeping Room, and to have been invited into all of your lives :) I, too, love to sew, cross-stitch, scrap-book, cook, and garden.Likes and dislikes Neutral colors (although I decorate in Americana also, so grungy red/white/blue is great too). Decoration style is basically throw it all together and see what comes up lol, but Americana is pretty basic throughout my house. I love all candles, greeters, ornies, etc. I'm a very easy person to please, trust me. It doesn't take much to put a smile on my face :)) Is this cool? Just remember--no crazy-eyed dolls and I'll love you forever (with lots of hugs & kisses!)
Likes and dislikes I love neutraL colors--creams, browns, deep reds & blues. I have a major addiction to ANYTHING butterfly related (hence the name buttrflychic!). This is what my house mainly consists of as far as 'decorations' go, and boy doesn't the DH enjoy that, lol. I also love vintage and prim crafts and decorations. Must get it from the Momma. I LOVE the Lord and simply can't get enough of his goodnesss. Lord just shower me with it! Bargains are my middle name-yard sales, clearances, goodwills, salvation army's and DEF. antique stores. Take me out junk shopping and I'm a happy gal.I love old movies, classic rock/oldies The Beatles, Bob Dylan,etc, FLIP FLOPS *(yup, I'll wear em' in the snow,too!), photography & pottery. A good glass of wine, or hot green tea with lemon & honey--and tons of laughter on the side. I dislike dolls. Sorry-and DM is disappointed for sure. Let me specify--I dislike the eyes. I can't stand a doll, let alone a room full, with eyes staring @ me. Creepfest for sure. Trust me, The Moms has had a lot of laughs @ my expense over this issue of mine. I dislike clowns & midgets (aren't I a weird one. Only 5 feet tall and I'm scared of someone a foot shorter than me!)
Jean Va. and Donna
Jean T
Jean in VA (Jean5550) I like antiques, traditional stuff. Darker deep colors, anything herbal. I love playing with grandson, rughooking, punchneedle, redwork, quilting, reading, gardening. I Collect teapots and cookbooks
Dislike plastic stuff, pastels, and things made in China!
Betty W "Betty Boop"
Betty NewYork ... I like Santas, Snowmen , and Fall colors, Quilts , Recipes, and Gardening . I like Americana and natural and earthy colors too, and like just about anything hand-made. I like burgundy a lot too. I like table runners, candle mats,& cottage-type stuff and tea dyed stuff . I like Roosters too! I have several Rooster things in the kitchen and also have painted one on one of my old wooden kitchen chairs which is actually in my dining room now.LOL OH! I just noticed the "My Forums" thing is up there on the right again instead of having to click on a "blank wall" !!
Donna and Gareth W
Pat & Joe Fischer
pat.fischer@yahoo.com
Pat Fischer Pat is no longer living and passed away 2010..will leave this here in her memory/
Illinois
I am Pat Fischer, I paint when I am able to, and have been a member of Delphi for years and probably know several of you already, as you do me. I was invited to join in the discussions by a dear friend to me by the name of Cindy B.We spoke recently about wintering someplace else, but I think we are going to have to try and brave it out, as there is a new research project that my PH specialist wants me to consider. So it looks like science wil be keeping my old behind in Illinois this winter !I just started to paint again after not really being able to do so for the past couple of years, except for now and then. I was in and out of the hospital from April until the middle of June, so that prevented me from doing much of anything during those months. I was in for a long time this past time, really a total of 10 weeks, but some was spent in rehab at the nursing home. Long time away from home !! LOL Yes, my faith has brought me through many tight spots the past 2 years, and I am thankfull that I am in somewhat of a stable place right now.I am about ready to reach the highest level in Farm Town and it's been a good challenge for me....but the time could well be spent doing something constructive, but hey at my age I take the thrils where ever I can find them, and Farm Town has been addicting to me since I plowed that first field.
I was working on a painting the other day, and put a cabbage field in the fields of this primitive farm scene that is the usual Pat Fischer....LOL.... I thought my Farm Town buddies would get a kick out of that, knowing what had inspired me. Encouragement from a fellow crafter/artisan always helps me through some rough spots. So you are very welcome to my opinion.....LOL Inspiration is hard to come by sometimes, and some people that create originals understand what I am talking about, such as your work, it is obvious to me it takes some creativity to create such gorgeous pieces ! So get to work and play with your clay, I have been playing with my paints and brushes lately and know how it feels to be in the "moment"..... *** Pat is a featured artist in the Carrage House for Novemember...be sure to check out her work and information given on PH.
Likes and dislikes Well let's see...I like prim, but not the nasty dirty looking stuff...don't understand that at all. Do not care at all for cutsey, more of a traditionalist I guess. I love antiques and have several... I don't craft much anymore, hardly ever, and bought a Circut Expressions only to give it to my daughter...LOL Though I would give that a whirl...but didn't interest me in the least.
As you all probably know, the joy in my life as far as arts and crafts go is in my paintings and inspirational items I do for other companies. I am currently developing a "new" look for some art that was requested and found out that 20 of the pieces will be released as prints in this next quarter. Happy days, for me ! I love knee socks and so suffer from the cold, so any and all work for me, depending on the temp that particular day, as well as my mood...I do have dress knee socks but love the fun ones for here at home...
My kitchen is a mixture of antiques, with a blue Currior and Ives theme going on, I collected enamelware for so long, and it is the highlight of that area... Rest of the house is a mixture of things from the past, current handmades, and of course my prints. That's about all I can think of this night, so that gives a birds eyeview into the way we live. I find that I am simplifing more and more every season !!!
Pam and Wayne C
countrycounts@yahoo.com
Pammi ~Keeps active doing projects for church and teaching SS . she is sewing up pillow cases for www.conkercancer.org and painting memory boxes Pam has had eye surgery recently , so I am writing this for her ( cindy)
Pam and Family
Deb, Frank and Jamie
Deb and Frank
Wolfie
Cindy & Bob with grandsons, Sean and Jeremy
Blog site The Gathering Room
Email Primcyn@thewisp.netprimcyn1@yahoo.com
Birthday January 22nd
I am grandma to two wonderful grandsons, mom to three adult children as many of you know two have special needs and I have appreciated your support over the years..God has been good to give me friends and family to help us through the rough times! I am a retired RN, but do work occasional hours at a nursing home now, after 24 years hospital work. It is good being home more and doing things I enjoy...like gardening, crafts and being with family and friends. I am a choir member of our church and active with activities in the church. I used to sing in a quartet that would do concerts churches of northern Illinois. As it goes, my voice dropped a couple octaves as I grew older...and now I am actually a tenor! LOL..another gal, who is Jeremy's teacher, also sings tenor along with me...(and a few men!)..it is fun being in a larger choir ! My house is a mix of vintage, prim and early American...with newer stuff thrown in...while working, I never had the chance to do much to the house, and my free time gives me time now...but no money to do all I want to do! Bob and I like to travel..this next week we are going to Michigan with friends along the lake for a couple days. then in Sept, we are going to my nephew's wedding in Columbus Ohio and from there have rented a nice place in Gatling for 4 days...hoping to take in some shows, maybe see the Hermitage also while down that way, plus some craft and quilt shops. after that we will go See Judy in Ohio and then on to Pa to see Sue and Bev...so good to see our dear friends!I have a blog i enjoy and has been a special place to talk about family and friends I care about..throwing in an occasional craft project or recipe. Bob and I sold crafts for about 10 years and retired the business two years ago.
Likes and dislikes...I like early American, Americana, Fall decor, Christmas decor, porcelon painted turkeys , placemats (neutral colors) my kitchen is white so most any color goes...I love redworking and any stitcheries, I am into making putz houses and love using glitter dust, I like using drieds like the lavender Jean sent me one year, patchworking, Ilove gardening so flower seeds are always welcome! ......... have way too many dolls already and not into uglee prim. Kitchen ~mustards and brown colors..other wise neutral colors and anything goes in my house! I like vintage, prim, chabbie chic, and Americana..definitley not a cookie cutter house...each room is different by necessity! I love getting dish towels, candles, hand crafted deccorative seasonal things,finsihed needle work( I am not good at it) ,quilted or felted things and honestly,.. have always loved everything sent me..I am not particular. I don' t wear jewelry,My bath is in lavenders and white...the guest room in in gold and off white colors, the living room really needs help...I won't even tell you the colors there..ha ha... I have a sweet tooth (so pay no attention to my diet talk!..) I love bird houses and decorations for my porch and yard. Hope this helps!
Cookie & Donna M
"Matilda"
Robby
Robbie says...." I am 42 . I am Australian and live in Scotland. I am married to Pete and have 2 boys, Jordan is 12 and Brennan is 10. My new found passion is photography. I also love America!!! I haven't sewn anything since I have had my camera...but I think Robin isn't complaining."
Likes and dislikes I like camera equipment..... :) ....to fit a Nikon D70......magazines.....books on photography.
Tammy's mom & Tammy
Cathy J (Hazelruthe)
Terry and Teri
Teri Illinois
crafter1981Teri in IL. I have 2 boys Jared 25 married to Nichole and Jordan who is 16 and jr in HS. I've been sewing and making primitive light and berry arrangements for a few years now...lately wholesaling which is keeping me busy
Helen E and family
Helen E...." Oz, the great and powerful one"
Alias "Gourdlady"...Helen E
Helen ( & Lonnie)
Illinois
Hi everyone! It's Helen the Little Round Lady from southwestern IL. I'm a gourd artist and for now that's the only crafting I do. The garden keeps us (my dh Doc and I) busy. I canned and froze a ton of stuff. Yesterday I cleared away a row of dead tomatoe plants so in a couple of weeks the garden will be finished for the season. I picked the last of the green beans but we are still getting peppers of all kinds. We do have late broccoli and cauliflower but not sure if that will make anything or not. Likes and dislikes
I’m allergic to dust and ironically I’m allergic to dusting (LOL) so to remedy this my project for the last couple of years has been purging myself of many chotskies and dust catchers. So I no longer collect much of anything in the way of knick knacks. I love looking at it but can’t tolerate the work involved in keeping my sinuses from going haywire.
I like anything that I can use as in use up, notepads, post its, magnets, glass beads, fancy beads, bead caps, dark chocolate, nuts, coffee flavor, flavored hot tea, hot spices, coconut, lemon, pumpkin…I like handmade ornaments of any kind including religious, secular, of any style as long as it’s handmade. I like warm colors as well as beige and ecru. I like sheep and Chihuahuas and Scotties. Low fat recipes, dish towels, pot holders, socks, bath beads…..diamonds LOL!
My only dislikes would be plastic, pastel colors, cartoonish things, clowns and I can’t think of much else that I dislike. I don’t burn candles anymore.
Jackie (fullfilling the "bucket list")
I’m allergic to dust and ironically I’m allergic to dusting (LOL) so to remedy this my project for the last couple of years has been purging myself of many chotskies and dust catchers. So I no longer collect much of anything in the way of knick knacks. I love looking at it but can’t tolerate the work involved in keeping my sinuses from going haywire.
I like anything that I can use as in use up, notepads, post its, magnets, glass beads, fancy beads, bead caps, dark chocolate, nuts, coffee flavor, flavored hot tea, hot spices, coconut, lemon, pumpkin…I like handmade ornaments of any kind including religious, secular, of any style as long as it’s handmade. I like warm colors as well as beige and ecru. I like sheep and Chihuahuas and Scotties. Low fat recipes, dish towels, pot holders, socks, bath beads…..diamonds LOL!
My only dislikes would be plastic, pastel colors, cartoonish things, clowns and I can’t think of much else that I dislike. I don’t burn candles anymore.
Jackie (fullfilling the "bucket list")
Jacie (ILUVPRIMITVS)
Jacie (ILUVPRIMITVS)
I'm Jacie! I'm a 40-something, native Kansas gal, but currently living in OK, thanks to the good 'ole Air Force! I have been married to the love of my life for almost 25 years. He is retiring in a little over one week from the Air Force with 24 years in. I am currently in denial, but I know reality is soon to hit me! ~LOL~
We have 3 children, 2 son-in-laws and 2 grandchildren, who are the sunshine of my life! I just wish they didn't live sooooo far away...sigh...
I work in a resale shop, for a non-profit that provides support to victims of domestic violence & sexual assault...and most days I really like what I do! =)
I love spending time with family & friends...NASCAR...traveling...Christian & country music...and I think I am going through a mid-life crisis, as I have turned into quite an adventure seeker lately! Those of you on Facebook, know what I have been up to!=) I also like to scrapbook and create altered art, though I don't have as much time to create as I would like! So, that is me in a nutshell! =)
Likes Decor style: vintage/nostalgic/shabby with some Americana & a wee bit of prim.
Decor colors: red, light yellow, aqua, light blue, mint green...basically anything cheerful & fun!
Collections: putz houses, vintage/nostalgic aprons, tablecloths, textiles, vintage/nostalgic santas, snowmen, Christmas or other holiday items, vintage kitchenware, vintage cowboy/cowgirl items, stars/barn stars
Interests/Hobbies NASCAR...Tony Stewart is my favorite driver! Country (Garth Brooks is my all time favorite!) music & Christian Music Altered art ( I love Tim Holtz products!) & scrapbooking, junkin' @ flea markets, antique stores, yard sales, thrift stores, auctions, etc...
Home decorating...Junk Market Style! I like to re-purpose! I like to read NASCAR themed novels & Christian themed books.
I like to do fill-in puzzle books.
Mags...I LOVE the Where Women Create mags, as well as Somerset Studios
Travel, Clothing & Jewelry ,Cowgirl/ Western jewelry (silver) & cowgirl/Western themed t-shirts...size L/XL
Foods/Drinks Sour gummy candy, Cherry Cordial Hershey Kisses, Flavored coffees, teas, hot chocolates ,Pumpkin flavored foods!
Dislike Candles...okay, I don't dislike them, I just have a LOT of them still to burn!
Gold...I prefer silver! And I guess basically anything else not listed above! =)
Sue sue8136 Oct-2 12:20 am
My name is Sue and was invited by Carole...I met her through a prim shop that my daughter had....live in southwest ohio
I am married...2 dd and 2 sil....4 rotten grandkids...retired nurse....now doing what I love ...making prims...
Deb V.
Deb V.
I was born in WV, raised the first 13 years of my life in Cleveland, Ohio, then moved back to WV. My father is an Evangelist and I met my husband, Clifford in his dads church when my daddy preached for him. We have been married 36 years, have 2 boys, Matthew 35 and Joshua 26. Josh is married to my wonderful DIL Patty and they gave us our first grandchild, Brady. Clifford Pastors and we have been at our church for 28 years. I lead the Praise and Worship group, am Director of our Food Pantry and teach Sunday School. I love prim decorating, lean more toward Colonial look, or early pioneer? I collect anything Wizard of Oz. I also love primitive crafting and altered art.
Jan
Jan
Likes and dislikes
Likes...almost anything hand made...my house is very old and I am still in the process of redecorating ..the decor is eclectic....if I like it..it fits..LOL Love Prim colors...mostly Mustard and Burgundy.. I like almost anything old...especially not in perfect condition..rusty, chipped, cracked..finds a home here. vintage fabrics and quilt items.. I love stitcheries, candles, bowl fillers. natural like pine cones and pods,,pipberries..doing the laundry room in crows. Love old style ornaments and snowmen and Old World Santas, Love flavored Teas and Cocoa and CHOCOLATE
I don't care for extreme Prim or Frilly Girlie stuff. Not too crazy about dolls..except Seasonal.
Sharon Tx
sharonkay@tx.rr.com
Sharon lives in Garland, TX, a suburb of Dallas. ... loves primitive items and have several in my house. I'm a substitute teacher and a mother of 2. Married to Roger for almost 25 years.
I'm a breast cancer survivor for almost a year now, and found out that I love to exercise at the gym which took me by surprise.Our family pet is a turtle name Scooter-6 years old now. A Boy Scout project to earn a badge. Now, I'm the caretaker of this pet.I'm glad to join the group and want to say "Howdy" from Texas
Sharon from Texas
Judy R (terimomma)
Sqhillfolkart@aol.com
Sqhillfolkart@aol.com
Leslie
Linda (Quaintgal)
Linda volunteers at the hospital, and is recording secretary of their Auxiliary. She aks we Pray for all of our military that protect us daily. she says her husband has "been doing real well. Think they have all the meds adjusted. He wants the cardiologist to let him go back part time and drive cars for the auction. We'll see what happens when he sees him in December." Used to belong to a recipe club with a bunch of friends and relatives. "Our ds is in Afghanistan at the moment. In/out of there a lot and never gets any easier for 'ole' mom."
Vanessa Tx
Jude Longtin ( left) with friend, Diana
jlongtin@niagara.com
Jude
I'm Judy (Jude) and I live in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. I have 3 grown children, and 3 grands!! I still do one show a year, but am thinking of giving it up totally, or else changing my product line drastically. I love old vintage things.
Likes and dislikes.. . Lets see.... I like retro type things in my house... not really into the primitive stuff anymore. Colors are the normal prim colors though. Navy, Dk. Green, Dk red, Mustard. My bathroom has a laundry theme... My house is country, cause it is like a log cabin, but not cutsey country. I love anything paper... I'm into altering, so anything that is different I'm all for. And I like Knee socks, not tight though. Bright colors in socks are fun, stripes, polka dots, etc. LOL.
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Terry .....Pkd713@aol.com
Spring244
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Tamara
primnique
Hi there, I am excited to begin chatting prims with everyone here, I am back in the swing of designing after being a teacher for 6 years. I have a company called bridgeway Primitives that I am just starting, I sell wholesale, retail and loooove to swap! And love to share my ideas with others. thank you Judy for inviting me!! She is very sweet!
http://thehanddidmarket.com/shop/index.php?act=viewAff&affId=31
http://bridgewayprimitivesforsale.blogspot.com/
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SenaMarie
Utah
I'm Sena, and I recently turned 52. I live in beautiful Payson, Utah. Payson is roughly 60 miles south of Salt Lake City. I'm married to Bart, we recently celebrated our 26th anniversary. We have one son, Jake who just turned 23 years old. I'm also a mom to 6 furry felines along with too many stray and feral kitties to mention.
I've been a 911 dispatcher for over 25 years. Prior to that, I was a deputy sheriff for 3 years. I've "graduated" from a super busy and stressful agency to a smaller police agency at one of the local Universities. I still get some excitement but without a lot of the stressful situations that I dealt with for 20 some odd years.
I also work weekends at my local pet hospital. It's been wonderful learning something new after all of this time. Hard, but very rewarding. I am a receptionist in the call center there, and it's non-stop most of the time. I am working towards retiring from dispatching and working for my vet exclusively sometime soon. My cats get free or reduced cost care and that comes in handy since 3 of them have chronic health problems.
I don't get time to create very much these days...and I miss that!
Likes and dislikes I love paper crafting of all kinds, scrap booking, rubber stamping, and painting. I love fabric, ribbon and paper. I'm trying to cure myself of my magazine addiction, lol. I also enjoy stitching of all kinds, quilting, any kind of handwork really. I love home improvement projects and decorating, as well as gardening. There's just not enough time in the day!
Gail
wisconsin
sewgaleath
I'm Gail in WI. One DH that is plenty to take care of. I stitch and sew and read and garden. likes and dislikes My house is a mix of antiques and newer Mission style furniture. I love antique kitchen tools/bowls/etc. My colors are usually in the deep reds, blues, and greens. I have lots of herbal accents in my kitchen and I collect fairies (not the cutesy ones). I like gardening, stitching, sewing, and reading. Gail
Lenore
I am married to my high school sweetie, have three kids (Rachel 35, Phoebe 34 and Ben,27). Also Nana to Nick,16, Beth,14, Elliot,12, Ethan,9, and Lily, six months. I love doing prim crafts and scrapping.
likes and dislikes likes rug mats, stitcheries, salt glaze pottery, pillows, bowl fillers, dolls, pincushions, holiday decor, scrapping supplies, little baskets, garlands...all things prim I guess! My livingroom is cranberry, navy and green and the kitchen is autumn colors.
Dawn
likes and dislikes I like prim and whimsey. I know sounds odd but everyone gets along and does look good. I have a tart warmer and we love tarts. Love anything hand made. When we redid our home we got rid of a lot of *junk* and went with *made in the USA*. OK, I have very very few pieces that say *made in China* I love prim colors and bright colors, depends on the room, but basically browns, black, prim colors. Love anything hand made. When we redid our home we got rid of a lot of *junk* and went with *made in the USA*. OK, I hve very very few pieces that say *made in China* I use to be a HUGE craftaholic but have slowed down the past 3 years. My painting had really taken to the far side burner. Hopefully some day I will get back to that. I do different stitcheries, sew (but not dollies) crochet . I have a huge collection of tarts. DOn't have to melt them to make the house smell purdy, I have so many. HA!! Baskets and baskets of them.
Marcy
I'm Marcy Hopping. Married to Brad for 29 years this coming April. We live on a farm in west central Illinois, raising cattle, wheat, soy beans and corn. We also own and operate a hardware store. We don't have children, but we do have 9 fur babies. babies. (kitties) One of our fur babies lives at our store. He is our hardware cat. We have a picture of him out on our sign. LOL He is a local celebrity. Grouchy ol farmers will come in and ask, "Where's my cat?" They all think he is their cat, ha! We enjoy traveling. This past August, we traveled to Ireland. That was an awesome trip!
My husband is a Fox news junkie. Not me though. I prefer TV Land, chiller channel or game show network, lol. I'm not that into politics. We have a DVR and every day I tape Days of Our Lives and Young & Restless. I've recently learned of a show on A&E (I think Dawn posted about it), called Hoarders, but I haven't seen it yet. I looked it up on the net and found it is on Monday nights at 7 central, but I'm not sure my A&E channel broadcasts that show. We have Dishnet, so I may not get it. I love the shows, America's Got Talent and American Idol.We attend a LOT of movies. Need info on a movie, ask, because we've probably seen it. Paranormal Activity was a great movie. We saw it last weekend.I collect 'Mod' Barbies from the 1960s...those that are twist-n-turn waist with real eyelashes are my favs. Also collect Mattel Liddle Kiddles.Crafts are not my thing, but I do like to pop in now and then to say howdy.I like a good scare now and then. Last night, we drove to a bridge that is in a book titled, The ILLINOIS Road Guide to HAUNTED Locations. The bridge has an old wooden planked floor and it stretches many feet above railroad tracks. The ghost lore is that you can hear phantom trains. It was raining while we were there, but my husband thinks he heard something. lol I think it was traffic from a nearby highway!That's about it for me! You've now discovered that when I do drop by, I tend to write a book! ;P
KarenL60
likes and dislikes Likes Spring and fall days, handcrafted items, the Amish in PA, good simple food, caring people. Dislikes mean people, puppy mills, amusement rides, ants in my RV LOL, long dreary winter days..... sigh
Char
Char
charsethman The Pickled Pepper Patch
About Me
I am a Mom of 5....Four of my own, and a step-daughter. I work outside of the home, but prefer to win millions in the lottery and stay at home and craft! Since I don't play the lottery, and chances are Publishers Clearing House is not coming to knock on my door to hand me millions, I guess I'd better not quit my job! I love to craft & have been crafting for over 20 years now (now that is telling my age!). I love all things Primitive, just as if it were sitting in Grannies attic for years! And if you see someone digging through someone's trash along side the road, that would probably be me...as I LOVE dumpster diving! Most of my home is decorated from treasured trash pieces or handmade items that my hubby & I have made. I love scouring thrift shops, goodwills, flea markets, and yard sales. My motto is..."If it has dust or rust on it, I'll find a spot for it somewhere in my home!"
Interests: Primitive Crafting--I love all things old & grungy just like you would find it in grandma's attic!
Favorite Movies The Patriot 50 first dates How to lose a guy in 10 days Ironman
Favorite Music Country Oldies Contempory classical rock
likes and dislikes: Likes: CROCKS, JUGS, BLUE MASON JARS, PRAIRIE DOLLS, OIL LANTERNS, BAKERY SCENTED TARTS, CANDLES & ROOM SPRAY,CUBBIES, PRIMITIVE SNOWMEN,PRIMITIVE SANTAS, COLORS: BARN REDS, MUSTARDS, COLONIAL BLUES, BUTTERMILKS & BLACKS, BARN STARS, OLD TOYS OR ANYTHING FROM CHILDHOOD , DISLIKES: CUTESY/ COUNTRY ITEMS (LIKE DUCKS, HEARTS, PINKS, MAUVES & COUNTRY BLUE), SMART MOUTHED KIDS!...so, don't send me any...I have enough of my own still here at home! (hehehehehehe)
Bev
Pennsylvania
Bev, QB at toletown
http://beverleyannstudio.blogspot.com/
Hi to all, I know Cindy and Carol from a group back in the late 90's and met both of them, then Cindy introduced me to Judy when she came to visit so know her also, all great ladies, so thanks for inviting me. will get to know Kathy and others soon. my puter is 9 years old and no memory left (me or the puter , LOL) so things are iffy about how long we will hold up, grin. I will visit and try to participate when I can, but most of my time right now is painting and getting ready for cataract surgery, so gotta paint while I can still somewhat see, hopefully will be able to see good afterwards so I can paint better. been painting for 4 years, began in 2005 when I retired at 62 so yep am 67 now. no one around paints so I do it online with toletown.com where they have online classes and thats how I started. great bunch of people on that group also.
Sandy Schutt
Sandy Schutt
schutt 6
I am busy caring for my niece and nephew... the kids are all doing great in school...Chas is playing the trombone..oh lordy! LOL!! he came in last night just beamin and said Aunt Sandy you gotta hear me I can play mary had a little lamb...it was precious...deafening but precious...and we haven't got his sheet stand yet so Kate stood there and held his page up so he could read it while he played...she's doing good in school and is over having to be held back...they are switching classes for their centers and she thinks she's the big cheese cuz her last years teacher told her she could be the "helper" since she knows where everything is....Melinda's all settled in at college..I miss her terribly...but she's only about an hour away so we get to see each other quite a bit...Michelle's doing better after a tough few weeks but she's poured herself into work and school pretty good so I think that's helped her alot. David is talking about moving back down this way in the spring...he's wanting to go back and finish his college courses so he can get a degree in teaching...yep like Melinda...imagine..me with TWO teachers ..makes me proud!! :-) and Bryce..he's still as sweet as ever..just goes with the flow of life without much complaints....
Steve's been working on our living room/mud room additions...I am HOPING he has it done by Christmas...I already have the spot picked out for my tree....LOL!! right now it's just the wall frames up he's hoping to take Thurs off to put up the trusses and frame the living room ceiling cuz it's not supposed to rain...hopefully I can get some pics to add to my house makeover pics on webshots....again...slacking there as well...LOL!!oh that addition is SOOO needed...LOL!! actually we needed it 8 yrs ago when we moved in here....my 3 oldest survived the trailer just fine tho...but it would have been nice to have the extra room then as well ..we started out with a 14x70 mobile home (we paid a whopping $1500 for it!!!) and my husband has added on 3 bedrooms already(one is used as a mud/smoking room...I don't smoke but he does and I won't have it in the house so he uses that back room...mostly in the winter tho...in the summer he smokes outside...nasty habit...but he's good about it...we redid the kitchen,bathroom and bedrooms added wainscotting to those and new windows throughout... and all the flooring...we went with hardwood and I LOVE them!
I'm very proud of all my kids...being a parent is the toughest yet most rewarding job in the world and I am blessed to have that job :-)
Lynn ann
LynnAnnD
I'm lynn or on the boards i go by lynn ann. I'm 53 and married to Jim for 21 years. He's retired at 56 , so now he works part time delivering for a car parts store ( he did that in high school). I don't work, I was the book keeper for a nursing home before we married. 3 kids Brian-39 and Ruthie ( 4 children) in Pullayup, Washington. Matthew 33 and Kim (newly married) in Cleveland, ohio and Bette Jean 29 single( steady boyfriend) lives a few blocks from me. started college.. studying law enforcement. I wanted to work as a
probation officer.
I quit college, got married and had a baby instead.
I love to sew!!!! At times, I'm in my sewing room for 8 to 10 hours a day. Haven't been able to do that much since last Nov. -- fell and had to have rotator surgery. Almost back to normal!! surgery was in April.
back to sewing - for those of you in the area, I used to sew the samples at a store in Hartville ohio - Yankee Barn. I've done the applique sweatshirts for many many years!! Also did alterations in between and made wedding party dresses from the bride down to a tux for a 2 year old!
A few years back - maybe 12 -- I fell in love with the "primitive" world in my decorating. I have gone thru the different stages of primitive too - from the "cutesy to the simple". I prefer the simple early look. I now, sew with the simple look in mind. I enjoy finishing furniture with all the different layers of paint.
SenaMarie
Utah
SENAH)
Hi everyone! I thought I'd take the opportunity to post a little about myself although it may be a repeat to many of you...seems like I've been hanging around Delphi land for well over 12 years now. Ugh...does that make me ancient?I'm Sena, and I recently turned 52. I live in beautiful Payson, Utah. Payson is roughly 60 miles south of Salt Lake City. I'm married to Bart, we recently celebrated our 26th anniversary. We have one son, Jake who just turned 23 years old. I'm also a mom to 6 furry felines along with too many stray and feral kitties to mention. I've been a 911 dispatcher for over 25 years. Prior to that, I was a deputy sheriff for 3 years. I've "graduated" from a super busy and stressful agency to a smaller police agency at one of the local Universities. I still get some excitement but without a lot of the stressful situations that I dealt with for 20 some odd years. I also work weekends at my local pet hospital. It's been wonderful learning something new after all of this time. Hard, but very rewarding. I am a receptionist in the call center there, and it's non-stop most of the time. I am working towards retiring from dispatching and working for my vet exclusively sometime soon. My cats get free or reduced cost care and that comes in handy since 3 of them have chronic health problems.I don't get time to create very much these days...and I miss that! I love paper crafting of all kinds, scrap booking, rubber stamping, and painting. I love fabric, ribbon and paper. I'm trying to cure myself of my magazine addiction, lol. I also enjoy stitching of all kinds, quilting, any kind of handwork really. I love home improvement projects and decorating, as well as gardening. There's just not enough time in the day!
So wonderful to be here!
Jaynie Page
egap200@yahoo.com
Olney Illinois
March 28th
Donna A
sparkyanderson@shaw.ca
likes and dislikes I like sheep , black ones are best , roosters , canada geese , . I collect antique wedding pictures , antique train pictures, , old texaco ads from magazines with the dalmatians in them, these are hard to find ,they were in old mcleans magazines.Love Christmas tree ornies , handmade are my favourite , nothing religious though. , creamers and gravy boats, fine bone china with florals , transferware , monogrammed silver , anyones monogram will do. fine linens and lace.Milk chocolate , british is best ,caramels hummingbirds windchimes , lipstick, beautiful fragranced soaps , nothing asian , dont know whats in it. teapots , keychains and pincushions. burgundies , creams , earth tones, rooster colors ,I like the warm dessert air , , winnie the pooh , love dalmatians , not the disney kind and cats purring. Love heavy winds and rains.almonds , pecans.Smooth writing pens , not scratchy.LOve to cook, recipes , more savoury than sweet. Dont like , Hershey's of any kind ,dark chocolate, dutch licorice or coffee , herbal teas , dollar store junk , dijon mustard , jade ,yellow walls, cigarette smoke, religious stuff , .day time tv , maury povich judge judy,or reality tv , extreme primitives or cutesy country . Thats all I can think of. Theres more to like than not like. Donna
Tanya pigtail2
"wife, mom, artist kinda...plain and simple person."
kathi once wrote about Tanya...." loving daughter, wonderful friend, caring, always there to encourage and pray for her friends...snazzy dresser, great sense of color and trends, great photographer. loves to travel, loves to pet fabric, lol "
Angela angelaabbo
My name is Angela, I live in Nova Scotia and I love primitive things! I love everyone's great ideas for making wonderful home decorations and prim crafts. I'm fairly handy when it comes to crafting, not as creative as some of you though, hence why I need you! I am not very computer savy so unless one of my teenagers posts pictures for me I really will be pictureless, but I'm working on that! Look forward to chatting with some familiar names and meeting new ones!
Ann (Ohio)
Hello all! I'm new, over from Char's forum which closed :( I understand being busy though! My name is Ann, I live in rural NW Ohio. Married almost 21 years we have 3 kids, DD 14, DS 11 and DS 9. How could I forget our 4th "kid" Frito the Cat, he is spoiled rotten by all 5 of us. I love primitive antique decorating and crafting. I really like attic surface items and have a few of them. My DH is very good with wood and has made several of the pieces in our home. He's always helping me with some project or another, usually without much complaint!
I have been a basketweaver for 19 years and work at Historic Sauder Village during the spring/summer/fall. The basketshop is closed in the winter time along with all of the other historic buildings. I also enjoy cross stitch and primitive stitching, rug hooking, sewing and painting. During the school year I am an aide in the school system. I just switched buildings and responsbilities this year. I have one student in 9th grade that I am with all day, I go to classes with him and monitor his behavior. Whew I am very blessed to have 3 "perfect" children. Shh, don't tell them I said that!
I do have 2 blogs, http://www.aholeinthebasketprimitives.blogspot.com/ and http://www.1803ohiofarmbaskets.blogspot.com/
I've checked out the site and know that you want a picture of me, I'll have to get you one. My birthday is November 15. We have a busy November here DS will be 12 on 11/13 and DD will be 15 on 11/25.
Cant' wait to get to know all of you. Thanks for the invite Judy!
I love all things primitive. My hobbies include; basketweaving, punchneedle, rughooking, cross-stitch, antique shopping, auctions & garage sales. Married for 20 years we have 3 kids, Daughter 15, Boys 12 & 9 and 1 four legged child - Frito the Cat.
Favorite Movies
Pride & Prejudice(Collin Firth as Mr. Darcy) You've got Mail Emma The Hunt for Red October
Favorite Music
My kids playing their violins
Favorite Books
Pride & Prejudice Angels & Demons The Lost Symbol
Christy M. Making Prims 4u
likes and dislikes
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Robin
ROBIN mommy of 6
Some of you know me from "Bird In The Hand Primitives"... My business name was formerly name "Me My Shelf and I Designs"....
I love Primitives, Folk Art, old stuff...I do a little of everything in crafting, and I do have my own designs I sell on PatternMart.....
Married, 6 children and 9 grandchildren.....I am a Liscenced Practical Nurse, but have been home for 8 years now, homeschooling, crafting, being a bum....LOL
http://birdinthehandprimitives-robin.blogspot.com/
Location: Girard ( Erie) : Pa. : United States
Grace Maurer
gsmaurer@hotmail.com
I have been married 33 years and have 1 daughter, age 21.
I love doing all sorts of crafts--x-stitch, needlepunch, rug hooking, sewing, penny rugs. Really like the primitive look in my decorating. I am open to grungy, but don't have a lot of super grungy stuff. I am gradually weeding out all the country stuff from my house and replacing with primitives.
I manage a 50 room upscale boutique hotel in the heart of the PA Dutch Country
I love candles (spicy scents) and old clothing (bonnets and aprons). I love crafting with the Civil War repro fabrics and making things look old and used by coffee staining or using tea. I love old looking dolls and old feedsack and hopsack fabrics. Old books, old games, bowls and trenchers are also things I love.
Ohio Gathering pictures
Submitted by kathy ( On a whim)
We were going through pics last night and I found these from the first Ohio gathering
Pat is in the lime green top, and the aqua top,
I am in the stars and stripes and denim shirt
Jen Pope is in the hot pink and blond hair
Twigs is in the hot pink and the red stripes
Tanya is in the yellow jammies, yellow sweatshirt, and bright blue eyes!
Joy is in the hot pink jammies and the white sweatshirt
Frannie is in the white dress
Mark is the guy,
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angels wings gals at cindy's house
Bev Atkins, Sue Maniecki, Cindy Boyenga, Donna Weale
