It's been a while

Oh my, it sure has been a while since my last post.  The Summer is zipping by.  I've made some changes to my crafting.  I started selling wholesale, and then I set up a display in the newly opened  local Amish Farmers Market.
I went on my usual shore/beach vacation the last two weeks in June.
When I came home, we adopted a 15 month old German Shepherd. She was already named Samantha, which is ehhhh in my book for a dog name.  I call her Sam or Sami.  That works!  She is a dream.  No house breaking, or puppy chewing up everything.  She's all set.  Free too!  LOL...

Sami is in Mommy's favorite chair.  It sit here and do my hand work while watching T.V.  It's a No-No in our house for doggies to sit on furniture.  It was just so cute that I had to snap a shot! Then she got down.

 I just made some, or a better word "lots" of mini pumpkins.  I call them jack be little pumpkins.  This is a pattern by Old road primitives.  I'm putting some in Vintage muffin pans, and the rest bagged up for bowl fillers.

Take care, I hope to be back soon!

Where did all the flowers go?

It twas the Ducks!

Sid is not doing his job!

The flowers are almost gone!!!!

I finally got my motivation back

I think my slump might be over, and I'm climbing out of this funk.  The first task on hand is getting a Pedicure!!! What do you think?  I need one bad.  My little friends don't mind one bit!

I finally listed some new items on my website and etsy shop.  The first is a little Patriotic Raggedy.  She's one of my favorites.  I'm keeping her sister for now.

 The next is a remake of my very popular BOO pumpkins.

To get back on track with the season, I made some watermelon bowl fillers.

I have some new stuff made from my own designs.  I need to learn how to make e-patterns.  I want to list them after my e-pattern comes out.  I fear the dreaded copycats if I don't.   Any help would be appreciated.   Everyone have a wonderful week, and thanks for peeking at my creations and toes!!!

This is what Mother's day is all about...

I had four children that I love to pieces, and are my life. The best reward for having them is my Granddaughters. (I hope to have many more!).
This is my 5 year old Granddaughter Grace playing in her first year of t-ball.  Am I a proud Grandmother?
You better believe it!!!

Happy Mother's Day All!!!!!!  I hope you all get to spend it with your family and loved ones!

Upcoming open house

Pam Burton asked me to join her open house this year at Firefly Gardens.  We've been working hard getting ready.

  Pam will be selling her beautiful floral wreaths along with fresh flowers and herbs.

I've been sewing like crazy.  I have new Raggedy's  watermelon door hangers, along with new Christmas and Halloween prims not yet listed on my sites.

 If you live in the South Jersey area  we would love to see you!

Information below.

 Mother's Day Open House at Firefly Gardens!

Friday & Saturday, May 11th & 12th from 9am - 4pm 

48 Old Mill Rd., Greenwich, New Jersey 08323 

856-451-3834

FEATURING: Unique and original Rustic Wreaths & Primitive Country Floral Creations using high quality Hand wrapped floral's and Berries  Handmade and Created by Pam Burton 

PLUS: Fresh flowers and Live Plants in Vintage Treasures

For Directions, email me at pam@fireflygardens.com

www.FireflyGardensByPam.etsy.com

www.fireflygardensbypam.blogspot.com

Like us on Facebook! 

ALSO: Guest Artisan: Patti deWilde of Ahl Cooped Up - Vintage Primitive Stitches by Patti - Offering primitive dolls, Ornie's, Raggedys, Bowl Fillers, Door Greeters and more for your Country Home Decor

www.ahlcoopedup.com

www.ahlcoopedup.etsy.com

www.ahlcoopedup.blogspot.com 

PLEASE NOTE: Firefly Gardens is ONLY open to the public on these special events

Look what came in the mail today

My daughter Kate ordered six mallards. The local post office called this morning to tell us they were there and we needed to come pick them up.  Oh my Goodness!  How cute are they?  She wants to raise them and let them loose on our lake.  I'm worried that there are too many predators and they won't survive.  We shall see. I have to think positive!

Prim Pillows and Little Dot.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter.  We sure did.  The granddaughters were so precious in their Easter dresses.  We had a huge family tractor/wagon ride with all the cousins, aunts and uncles to two secret egg hunts.  They had a ball!  At the second hunt location there were five loose kayaks on our lake.  Three of them held an egg with a nice cash prizes inside.  This was a nice distraction for the big kids, and oh so funny to watch while the little ones ran around the yard egg hunting.
On to my newest craze.  PILLOWS!  I had fun with paint and stencils.  I think my favorite is the flag one.
Each is hand painted and walnut stained.  I really love walnut stain.  No stale coffee smell!!

This is little Dot that I made from a sweet meadows farm pattern.  She's so sweet.

I need to get busy listing everything. I hope to be back in a few days with the finished bathroom pictures.  It's almost finished!   Have a wonderful week everyone.