My last win from the FAAP Team

Here is the last of my fabulous winnings from the Folkart and Primitive Artist Team blog.

Click HERE to check out the team blog

Number 5 of 5 wonderful creations I won!!

This awesome Primitive Bear was created by Donna of Countryside Cottage.

 He has such a fun personality!  I love the color of his little jump suit too! 

Look at the fabulous and rustic embellishments--to fun! 

Isn't he or she fabulous....I haven't decided if I will name it a boy or girl name yet.

Any suggestions?

Yet again photos just do not do justice to this fabulous creation!

Thank you Donna so much for this wonderful Bear!

Once again the talent is amazing!!

You can find Donna here:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/CtrysideCottage

http://ctrysidecottageatfolkartandprims.blogspot.com/

http://countrysidecottage-donna.blogspot.com/

Recovery for some...

Spring shows like the weather are always an "iffy" thing.  This spring show was a bit slow for me.  If any one had a tax return they probably were like us and buying bigger maybe more useful items like tile for the floor or a new mattress!   So now for recovery...getting things back in order!

I had been thinking of having a clearance section in my shop on Etsy and after this show I decided to set one up.  Basically it is for me to clear out some room so that I can paint more things.  There are about a million patterns I have marked that I just "need" to paint!

If you are interested in looking at my clearance section click here.

If you are interested in looking at my destashing section click here .

 The PAFA team had an Easter swap and my partner Donna from the Countryside Cottage sent me these lovely gifts.  She had been sick and I hoped she would not worry about sending me anything but she did.  I am so happy!  Fabulous little bunny that will be sitting out until July for sure!  Be sure to check out her Etsy shop! You can find her blog here.

My friend Carol of the Firecracker Kid has a wonderful Etsy shop and a great blog.  She always has something interesting going on between the wood shop, the front walk, and her kitties!  It is always fun to visit.  She also does some random giveaways for the first few commenters on her blog.  This last one was for a really fun and unique cookie cutter.

So with that in mind I thought I would like to try giving some of my readers a chance at winning a little prize now and then.  This is a little flag I painted on a metal surface.  I think I found the surface at Hobby Lobby and of course brought it home.  It is 5inches long and 2 inches wide with a rusty hanger and three rusty bells tied to it with a bit of material.

If you are interested in this flag please leave a comment.  I will pick a winner out of the first 12 people that comment.

WOW!  I had allot of words in my mouth today.

Thank to all who commented on my Hubby and his knee.  He is upstairs as I type trying to get the tile in.  I do not think he knows the meaning of rest?!?! Recovery for him??

Enjoy,

Barb

Meet a Multi-Talented Artist!

Meet a very multi-talented Artist Donna of Countryside Cottage.  She has her hands into everything and it all looks so great!  She can do it with paint, fabric, floral...everything!!  Her talent amazes me.  so meet Donna!

1) Your first name and name of your business and how you got your business name?

Hi! I am Donna and Owner of Countryside Cottage. We live on a dead end road in the country, and out any window you see the countryside and I dream of having a little cottage out here to be my studio some day. So thus the name Countryside Cottage, it seemed to work!

2)How long have you been in business?

I have been in the craft business for 18 years. Been on Etsy since August 2010. Really got more serious with painting, the last couple years.

3)Who or what inspires you?

I'm inspired by the outdoors, other artist, books, craft magazines and spending way to much time in

Jo-Anns and Michaels.

4)What is your creative style, primitive, country, folk art?

My style I would have to say all the above, but as I evolve more as an artist myself, I am turning more to the primitive and folk art styles. I love the time worn look of the primitive style

5)What medium do you use in creating, clay, fabric, altered art, wood etc.?

I have used a variety of mediums such as fabric, acrylic paints, upcycled items.

6)What are your links?

http://www.etsy.com/shop/CtrysideCottage

http://countrysidecottage-donna.blogspot.com/

https://twitter.com/#!/ctrysidecottage

http://www.facebook.com/ctrysidecottage

 

Please visit Donna and find out for yourself how endless her talent is!

Enjoy,

Barb