1st Day of Pre School~~~ My baby

Man how time flys....

My youngest of 5 was off for his first day at pre k

He had fun and really liked it. Didnt really fuss when I left... Even though Mommy had a lil momma melt down on the way to the van. But felt better when I picked him up and he had a really good day.

Heres a few pics of this am....

Sorry I've Been MIA

Hi there,

Sorry Ive been MIA for months. I've had a lot happen and had a lot going on over the last 6months that has kept me from being able to be here. Sorry I just disappeared without notice.

Tomorrow is my youngest sons first day at pre-k.... This will be the first time in years I've been alone all day at home. Its going to be an adjustment but will give me time to treasure hunt and craft....

This week is going to be a busy week of housework and those type of things and getting caught up now that there all in school but next week I hope to be crafting and blogging....

Talk to you soon.

HUGS AND LUV

Jacki

WOOT WOOT... Got my swap from Donna

So super excited... I received my swap (for Tammy A Primitive Place SwaP) Donna sent me the most amazing box of goodies Im tickled pink.... what a wonderful Valentines Day Surprise....

Heres a pic of the Goodies I got.....



THANK YOU DONNA FOR ALL THE WONDERFUL GOODIES....

HUGS AND LUV,
Jacki

Friday again already....

I cant believe how quickly time is passing. Almost Valentines Day doesn't seem possible....

I thought I would go ahead and make a post this am because I'm going to try to pull myself away from this computer for the day. My house, my laundry and my son need my attention. Ive gotten so wrapped up online with all the great blogs with so much talent (i just cant stop reading and admiring) then there's the online shopping I need to take a break from ebay, etsy and amazon for a few days. Just been spending to much time online so going to take a break for today!

I plan on cleaning, doing laundry and maybe even doing some redecorating today! If I have time I would like to squeeze in some crafting time... have a few things in mind that I would like to start.

Hopefully I will get a lot accomplished and can share some pics this weekend...

Hope everyone has a wonderful Friday!

HUGS & LUV

Jacki

Well that Ugly Bowl Got A Makeover

That ugly gingerbread bowl in my last post got a makeover...

Before~


Heres how it turned out...





HUGS AND LUV
Jacki

What I've been up too. I need to get movitated....

Haven't posted on my blog much and haven't really even crafted much this last week or so. Been struggling with this nasty cold that I cant seem to get rid of....I worked and crafted like a machine the first day I was sick but after that not so much so now trying to get back in the swing of things even though Im not really feeling up to par yet...LOL

I did manage to get out to a local thrift store I got a wall basket, a platter for my shabby room and a gingerbread man wood bowl (which is about to get a paint job)
Here's what I got....


This is a Shabby button Covered heart I'm working on....


Anywho I'll be sure to post pics of the bowl and heart when I get them done.

HUGS AND LUV
Jacki

SNA Primitive Crafts Has a New Selling Blog

Run on over and become a Follower so you can be first to get your hands on some of the amazing things that Angie and Shane create!!





http://snaprimitivecraftssellblog.blogspot.com/

A great blog to check out....

Hi Ladies,

I was just over checking out some pics over at Becky's Blog (The Crow's Nest) when I realized she only has 8 followers... You girls dont know what your missing so had to share the link and tell you about her blog. Very talented woman with lots of great ideas and goodies to share!

Just a peek at what she's been up to...


So run over and check out whats going on over at The Crows Nest...
http://thecrowsnestgiftshoppe.blogspot.com/

I'm having a Selling Blog Giveaway

I'm having a Giveaway to kick off my new selling blog

Stop on over and get signed up....



http://theoldeprimitivebarnandfarmhouse.blogspot.com/

HUGS AND LUV,
Jacki

What Ive been up to this week..

I have been busy with kids and housework as usual. I did get a lil crafting in though..

Heres a few pics of what Ive been up to....

Working on grubby candle sticks not done yet tried two different techniques


Saw some twine balls on ebay I liked them a lot so made up a few for myself... Going to make a grubbier set too :o)


Finally got blue quilt squares stained but broke two in the process... :o(


Made a curtin for my back door in my craftroom that goes out onto our patio... Please excuse my MUDDY yard... Its been raining and snowing which has turned my yard into a mess


I also made up this set of quilt square for a giveaway on my selling blog that I'm setting up..




Thats about it for me.... Hoping to get some other goodies done this weekend. I will be sure to post pics...

Hope everyone has a Happy Friday!

Hugs and Luv
Jacki

Happy Tuesday

It's a Rainy Tuesday here in Ohio but at least its not super cold 37 out right now......

Kids are eating breakfast then its off to school for them and off to the craft room for me.... Hoping to get some things done today. WHAT? I'm not exactly sure yet... ;o) I have lots of things that are unfinished that I need to work, have some new things I would like to start and I'm in two swaps that I need to work on as well.

So hopefully I can stay motivated and share some pics of finished projects later....

OH.... one other things I wanted to share with everyone..... there's a 1.00 e-pattern sale over at Tennessee Ridge Patterns... Run on over and grab some before the sale ends... http://www.tennesseeridgeprimitives.com/pages/mainpg.php

Prim HUGS

Jacki

I'm officially Hooked

I did a second set of salt dough quilt sqaures today. My daughter told me I should make them all blue and just do different patterns since Im really loving blue right now.... So thats just what I did! I LOVE THEM!

I have to stain these still and wax dip them! But heres what they look right now.



Im off to clean up my painting mess.... Post pics of the finished ones tomorrow.
Talk to you soon.

Salt Dough Quilt Bowl Fillers

Woot Woot.... after 2 am but I have Angie's 6 Quilt Salt Dough Bowl Fillers almost done... I got started tonight and was on a roll so I didn't want to stop.... All I have to do now is paint the back sides and wax dip them. Then they will be on there way to there new home in NC....

For the designs I used some of Angie's favorite quilt patterns and some of mine. These are what we came up with



Names of the patterns used are as follows... (I'm unsure on a couple of them so if you know please leave me a comment and I'll update the list...
By Row from Left to Right

Row 1. Unsure on both
Row 2. On Left AmishStar(a.k.a.LoneStar, Morning Star) On right Log Cabin
Row 3. On Left Friendship On right Flying Geese

Todays project.....

I did a little shopping today for supplies then I came home and did a little project I had in mind for my bestie Angie.

I just recently learned how to crochet. It all started when Angie was recreating some crochet covered balls we saw on our trip to Berlin. Once she got a set done and I saw how amazing they turned out I knrew I had to learn... So I talked my mom into teaching me. I havent gotten good at more than a single row yet. But I wanted to make a little something with what I had crocheted so far.

I decided I was going to make a candle mat with it, since I cant do more than a single row this is what I came up with.... I took a peice of felt and cut it into the size and shape I wanted then started on the outside hot glueing the yarn all the way around as I went....

I'm happy with the finished project

Here are a few pics from start to finish

Loving My Newly Painted Kitchen

I'm loving the new mustard color on my kitchen walls. Has me in the mood to craft and do a little redecorating.

Just wanted to share a few pictures of the new wall color.

Winter break has come to an end for the kids, its back to school tomorrow. Which means I should be able to get some much needed house work and crafting done.

Talk to you again soon.

Prim Hugs

Happy New Years Eve

Happy New Years Eve.... Cant believe its almost 2011 all ready.

Don't have any kids at home today so thought I would go ahead and get a jump start on my long long list of To Do's for 2011...

We just recentley moved into our new house a couple of months ago. Everywhere I look all I see is "WHITE" and Im just not a white kinda girl.... :o)

So figure it's time to get some color on the walls. I went with a Flat Antique Gold

Just a couple before pics and I'll post one of my progress so far. Then in a few days once its all done and my kitchens all back in order I'll post some after pics...

Prim Hugs

Before




Work in Progress

Happy Sunday Morning....

Hope everyone is doing well. We're just getting ready for the holidays. I have so much fudge to make. Its always in "High Demand" especially around the Holiday.

I thought I would share this tried and true recipe. I originally got the recipe off the back of a jar of jet puffed marshmallow creme then I tweaked it over the last couple years just a lil in the chip department...LOL...

Hope you enjoy....

This recipe is for Mint Chocolate Fudge (my latest creation...LOL)

In the recipe where it calls for baking chips you can change the type of chips to change the type of fudge. For example I use all reeses pb chips for my Peanut Butter fudge, or half chocolate chips and half pb chips for my chocolate pb fudge. I also make one with half pb and half butterscotch chips... its a big hit... You can mix and match all kinds of flavors just always use 3 Cups of Chips total.

What you'll need.....

3 Cups of Sugar
3/4 Cup Butter or Margarine
5oz (about 2/3 cup) of Evaporated Milk
2 Cups of Toll House Dark Chocolate & Mint Chips
1 Cup of Chocolate Chips
1 jar of kraft Jet-Puffed Marshmallow Creme
1 tsp of vanilla
Foil
Cooking spray
pan of choice ( i use lots of different ones)

Directions:

Line pan with foil and spray lightly with cooking spray
Bring Sugar, Milk and butter for a rolling boil. Boil for 4min stirring constantly.
Remove from Heat stir in marshmallow cream, stir until its all melted. Then add all chips. You will need to stir quickly. Mix until all chips are melted. Stir in vanilla and pour into pan. Let cool completely. ENJOY!

Chilly, Snowy Weekend Ahead...

There calling for 1-3" of snow tomorrow... Sounds like a perfect weekend to stay in listen to Christmas music, drink hot cocoa and craft away.

I dried oranges for the first time a couple nights ago. I love the way they came out. Planning on using some in with rosehips and also using them on a tree in my kitchen... (as soon as I get one :o) Im on the hunt)

I'd like to dry some more oranges and apples this weekend. Do some sewing. Maybe even try my hand at making sugar cones.

I'll be sure to blog about my weekend and post lots of pics so you can see what I end up with....

Hope everyone stays warm and safe this weekend.

Talk to you again soon.

Hugs and Luv

All Moved In...

Its been a long road.... But were finally all moved in and unpacked!
I finally feel like I'm HOME... its been a long time coming.

Hope to be able to devote a little more time to my blog. I started it and then haven't really had the time or the motivation to do much with it :o(

Now that I'm all moved in and have my own craft room... (even though its a little on the small side in comparison to some other craft rooms) I'm really looking forward to my getting some Christmas crafting done. Some goodies for me and presents for others....

Anyway just wanted to give everyone a little up date on where I've been and how things have been going. Hope to start Blogging my heart out after Turkey Day this week ;o)

Preparing for the Move....

Pack Pack Pack...

Getting prepared for the move to a new home.... Exciting and Scary at the same time.

We've decided to find a new home with my mom and her leave her current house and us leave ours and combined our households.... Its really going to benefit us both in the long run.

Now I just have to turn her on to Prims... She says she likes my decor and my house always looks great but just not what she would choose... I'm going to fix that!

I'm finally going to get my own crafting area. Which I'm very much looking forward to. I'm looking forward to having my own space I think that will make me want to craft even more.

I have a couple craft project in the works. My mom gave me a bench that I'm going to paint and prim up for our new enclosed porch. Its a bench with storage so figure I can put on the porch by the door and kids can kick off there shoes and throw them in as they come in the door.

I'm going to post before pics and will post after pics later.