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Saturday, June 8, 2013

Where does the time go?

I can't believe it's been weeks since I posted! I have been busy, busy busy.  We have been working on the yard, and of course playing outside with Mikey :)  He loves his slide, pool and sandbox. Although he isn't crazy about swinging.


My craft time has been a few days during the week, and late nights.I get so involved with what I am doing that I loose site of the time, and before I know it; it's 4 am !  After a few nights like that I am shot for a few days, but I really enjoy late night crafting.  It's so peaceful, and for the most part I don't have a radio or tv going so it's just the sweet sound of silence!  Here are some of my new creations.







I am now selling both wholesale and retail , and am going to be really concentrating on making more of my own patterns to offer. Please feel free to contact me if you are interested in purchasing anything you see on my blog, at cedarcreekprimitives@gmail.com   Have a great day! 
Karen 


Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Pictures don't lie!

My daughter sent me some pictures from the wedding, for the most part they were beautiful. Now I know that I am over weight, and have known that for awhile, and I know that I have put on some extra weight since I hurt my back, but boy oh boy..... when I saw myself in those pictures!!!!!  So Starting Monday, I started my diet, and exercising!  Monday and Tuesday I went walking, and today I did dance revolution on Wii..boy am I out of shape lol!  I was huffin' and puffin' and  sweating like crazy! But I get the sweating part is a good thing :) . I also joined weight watchers on line, and am tracking everything I put in my mouth.  So that being said, I need to keep myself extra busy sewing and keep myself out of the kitchen!   I just finished 2 dolls, and I am writing out patterns to add to my Etsy shop. So be on the look out.
Raggedy

Shamus gone fishin

Thursday, April 4, 2013

Back in the swing of things!

After my trip to Charlotte for my daughters wedding, it took a while for me to get back into the swing of things. I swear when I got home my laundry had mated in the hamper and multiplied! Not only did I have all that laundry to do, but the laundry that I created on our trip. Mikey managed to wear every outfit that I packed for him, and believe me I packed like we were going to be away for a month lol!  Once I got all caught up on laundry and actually had a couple of good nights sleep, I got back to work.  Three new dolls done, and so many new ideas running around in my head. I can't wait to get started on my next project.


It's almost Friday, so I will say enjoy your weekend! 
Karen

Saturday, March 30, 2013

Happy Easter

The weather this year seems to have forgotten that it is Spring! It reminds me of growing up in Buffalo and standing outside for our Easter pictures all dressed in our new outfits and pretty shoes and hats and being ankle deep in snow !  We aren't as warm as we normally have been in years past here in NC, but I'm sure not going to complain, because before you know it, it is going to be so hot and humid that I will be wishing for days like these.  Wishing you all a very Happy Easter!
Karen

Tuesday, March 26, 2013

What a weekend!

Wow what I weekend I had!  We traveled to Charlotte to attend my daughters wedding! She was so beautiful, and the wedding and reception was just lovely! My son officiated the ceremony, and they did a really sweet thing during the ceremony. My son explained that a marriage must be build on a solid foundation like a rock, (everyone had received a stone prior to the ceremony) we were all to make a wish with the stone and go up and place the stones in a circle around them, helping them to remember what their marriage was founded on. It was so sweet.  The food was wonderful, and all and all we had a wonderful time. I do have to say that my daughters dress looks like it was made just for her. She was a beautiful bride! We are so lucky that she found such an amazing young man to marry. We welcome to the family with open arms my new son in law Jimmy!












Now the fun is over and it's time for me to get back to work, I have dolls that are waiting for me, and a few new painted items in the works.  Have a wonderful week everyone!
Karen

Thursday, March 14, 2013

Spring fever sale!

I have SPRING FEVER!!  So I decided it's time for a sale  :)  Stop by my Etsy shop  Now through March 19th for a 20% discount off any purchase over $20.00  Use coupon code SPRINGFEVER  at checkout.

It's a BEEautiful Day!

I woke up this morning to a big wet kiss from my grandson, then his great big smile! The sun is shining it is getting warm and I am just so thankful for everything that I have been blessed with!  I have dolls in the works, and ideas floating around in my head to make. I also have bought several new patterns and I just don't know which one to do first. There is just so much talent out there!!  Wishing you a a BEEautiful day! There is still time to join the FAAP giveaway so many great prizest to be won!
Karen

Tuesday, March 5, 2013

Can it be possible?

Wow I can't believe how quickly this year has going by! It is already March, and Easter is right around the corner! This month is going to be very busy for me, I have a trip that I am very excited to take coming up. My beautiful daughter is getting married this month! I have dreamed of this day, since the day she was born :)   It is so hard to believe that the time is actually here, when she makes this step. I couldn't be happier for her, and her fiancee. He is a wonderful man, and he loves her so much. I know that they will have many years of happiness ahead of them!

On a creative note, I want to share the newest bunnies that I have made. I am so happy with the way they turned out!  They are available on ETSY

Don't forget to stop by the FAAP page to enter in the giveaway, so many great prizes to win from such talented people!! 

 Have a wonderful day! 
Karen

Friday, March 1, 2013

Thank you!! Discount Coupon, Giveaway!

Thank you to all those who have continued to follow me even during the times when my posts were few and far between. In appreciation here is a coupon code for my etsy shop for $5.00 off any purchase of $20.00 or more. Just use the code MYBLOGFANS when checking out.


On another note there is a great giveaway going on the FAAP blog.  Folk Artists and Primitives, is a new etsy team that I am part of. There are so many wonderful prizes being given away as our kick off for our team, I do hope you stop on by an enter! 

Karen

Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Busy, busy, busy!




Well it has been a busy week, I decided that I needed to make more room in my craft room, because I was tripping over everything! Of course I had this epiphany when I was in the middle of sewing.. lol  I just had to de-clutter and downsize some of the things in my space. So after 2 days of rearranging, cleaning and sorting. I finally have a comfortable place to work in. Mind you don't open my closet lol .. I haven't touched that, and don't plan on it until my husband is ready to make me shelving for in there. For now I just need to put up a danger sign, and enter at your own risk :)
puter desk
sewing area
storage and works in progress
Painting area

I did get 2 more bunnies done, and 2 more are in the finishing stages, I'm moving slow with an upset tummy and a sinus headache, but I do hope to complete these bunnies in the next day or so, so I can move onto some other things that I have planned.
This lady will be given away keep your eyes opened! 

listed on etsy


It is another rainy day here in NC, but I'm not going to complain... I do hope all you that are experiencing the terrible snow storms stay safe, and stay warm!  Have a wonderful day!

Karen

Saturday, February 16, 2013

Facebook Giveaway and More

This little lady is looking for a new home, and because I have 200 followers on my facebook page I have decided to give her away :)  Stop by and leave on a comment on the post about the giveaway to have a chance to win. You will get an extra chance if you share my page. 

Harvey at his new home
Bertha waiting for her flight
Harvey found a new home with Teresa and is awaiting for his girlfriend Bertha to arrive. Teresa is going to send Bertha to her mother. This is what Teresa said about Harvey : 
Thank you so much for this wonderful creation!  I had gone back & forth for days looking at his pic trying to decide.  I'm so glad I "added to cart"!  He's even more magnificent in person!  The size, the colors, & that face!  I want to have you make his mate & send her to my Mom...can't get enough!

Thanks,
Teresa\
Gingerbread man is heading out for a photo shoot.
This man has flown out to MO for a photo shoot on Friday, he is going to be posing with a sweet little boy. I can't wait to see pictures!


I am so thankful for such wonderful customers :)  I love to do custom orders, so if you see something that you want, or something that has already sold, feel free to contact me and I will do a custom order for you. 
Have a wonderful and blessed weekend! 
Karen


Thursday, February 14, 2013

Happy Valentines Day!

Happy Valentines Day! 
My wish for you is that the one you love shows just how much they care everyday! It doesn't have to be with flowers, candy or a gift, but with the little things that they do to make you feel special.  Like that little smile, a touch of your hand, and a understanding ear. 
Don't wait for a holiday to tell the ones you love how much they mean to you, let them know every day that they are special ! 
Happy Valentines Day ! 
Karen

Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Duct Tape My new best friend!

Yep that's right duct tape is my new best friend!  I don't care how many "child proof " locks we put in this house this little man, can either open them or squeeze his arm in enough to get what he wants... so I have resorted to duct taping almost everything lol. My dishwasher, stove, drawers, cabinets you name they all have a pretty piece of duct tape on them to keep my lil man's hands out! This works until he manages to peel it off, and then we start with a fresh piece ... what can I say duct tape decor in my home now! LOL
Not me.. I'm sweet!


I have gotten some crafting in, Miss Ellie is all done and ready to be put on etsy, and I have a new raggedy doll in the works. I also got some new patterns that I can't wait to get started on.. and some of my own designs that are on the table too... I sure do appreciate my husband, who has been doing Mikey duty so I can spend time creating... you don't find many guys like him!

Katlynne and Jimmy
I do have to go shopping for a mother of the brides dress... the only problem is I have gained so much weight since I took a header down the stairs and hurt my back, that I am dreading shopping. My mind still sees me as a young skinny thing, but that dang mirror tells a different story!

I have joined a new Etsy team Folk Art and Primitives I am excited to be a part of this team of talented ladies, please stop by ETSY and type in FAAP and see all their wonderful works!