Introducing Vicky from Paintspots and Splinters!!

I want to introduce you to my friend and PAFA/OFG team mate.

Vicky is one talented gal and makes me giggle!  She has a wild sense of humor and I so enjoy her!

She is also having a fabulous giveaway on her blog so head on over and get signed up!!

So here is Vicky and some of her fabulous art work!!

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

Hey everyone! I am Victoria, Vicky to all my friends, and owner of a small company called “Paintspots and Splinters”.  My business name appeared to me after many hours of contemplation. I seriously just thought about everything that I used to make my crafts.  Paint and wood was at the TOP of the list!

2)How long have you been in business?

I ran a small business under my name for about 8 years until the twins came along in 2005 (we have 6 children all together). I took a break, as one would expect with a baby and ESPECIALLY TWO, and started up again using Etsy to sell my goods in August of 2010.

3)Who or what inspires you?

Anything and Everyone!

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

I’m a decorative painter and LOVE whimsy. I call a lot of my pieces “Primsy”; a little whimsy mixed with primitive! My favorite painting technique is the shabby chic style although I’ll try a bit of everything!

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

I like to work with wood and LOTS of it but I’ve also found pleasure in working with fabrics and painting on them. I use acrylic paints but also dabble in Oils in some of my Fine Art pieces that you can see on my blog as I don’t sell those. I do sell decorative wood crafts and Primitive/Whimsical Make-Dos. This year I’m introducing some small home decor like picture frames, signboards, small shelves, and some small stools.

6)What are your links?

http://etsy.com/shop/paintspotsnsplinters

http://vicky-myart.blogspot.com/

https://www.facebook.com/pages/Paintspots-and-Splinters

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

VicWeave@aol.com

Vicrweaver@yahoo.com

Please stop by and visit Vicky's links.  Her work is Fabulous!
Enjoy,

Barb

Well What a Week!?!

I have spent all week trying to get things ready for the White Sale on Etsy but life will always throw you a curve. 

Christmas was a bit of a blur.  We bought electronics this year and neither my husband nor I have any electronic ability so that was a bit frustrating.  The kids were fairly patient for the most part.

We went to my sister's house on Boxing Day, the 26th, to go snowmobiling.  But even in the mountains they didn't have enough snow this year.  So my daughter and her cousin went 4-wheeling.  In the mean time my son ended up with the stomach flu and was sick as could be that day.

Now my folks are having some health concerns so I have been to the Doctor's office with them every day since Tuesday.  Back again today.  Then we will go from there.

So at this point I will try to get it together enough to have a White Sale with 10% off everything in my shop.  Click Etsy Shop to take you there.  Hoping to get more things listed!

Type in WHITESALE in the code for an automatic 10% off.

Hope this finds everyone well and ready for a great New Year!!

Enjoy,

Barb

Back on Line with my Etsy Shop

It has been a busy couple of weeks with back to back local shows but I am now back on line and trying frantically to add new items to my Etsy shop.   With my two kids birthday's, one today and then one next Tuesday, we will remain crazy busy here.  Then I think Thanksgiving is next week, Right?!?  Wow time is flying by to quickly!

Hope everyone will enjoy their day!!

Barb