Are We Moving....

Are we moving in or out...After almost 6 years in this house I haven't decided if we are going to live here or not. 

Being single for a number of years, and never living in the same place longer than one year, then marrying into the military it was never for sure you would be there long enough to unpack.

But the other day I was opening more boxes, figuring we will be here for awhile, when low and behold I found more painting and or crafting supplies. 

Are you all like me and if it is on sale one is never enough?!

And heaven forbid the company is going out of business...you just never know!?!

This all might come in handy!

Because one is never enough and may be 24 or more is better I have come to the conclusion I have a problem.

"Hi, My name is Barb and I am a painting/craft supply addict!"

My plan is to list some of this on Etsy and try to paint some of it...really do you need more than 6-8-10?  And what was I thinking when I was buying porcelain bells and ornaments?  That takes a special set of nerves to paint on!

As sad as it has been to see some of the craft store in my area go out of business may be for me it is a blessing in disguise.

If you see anything you could use drop me a line.  Because I do have multiples of all of the above.

In the mean time I better get painting and/or listing some of these extras on Etsy.

I don't plan on looking in any more boxes for a little bit!

Enjoy your day!

Barb

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