Meet the Firecracker Kid!!

 

Meet one of my favorite people in blog land!  The Firecracker Kid (aka Carol)!

Her and her husband Tim do some of the most fabulous wood working that I have ever seen!

And they are the nicest people you could ever hope to met.  One day when we go back to Michigan I am hoping to take a drive to Ohio to visit them!!

So with out further ado please meet Carol and Tim!

1. Name of your business and how you got your name?

Hi ya folks! My name is Carol and I'm the Firecracker Kid of Firecracker Kid Primitives. Yep, you guessed it, I was born on the fourth of July and that's where our business name hails from! Married to my soul mate, Tim, for 33 years and counting. We produced two wonderful children. We love the Lord, our family, which includes all of our rescued kitty kats, and our humble abode built by Tim.

2. How long have you been in business?

We've been on Etsy since March 30, 2008, but have been making primitive country woodcrafts for over 25 years.  

 

 3. Who or what inspires you?

Some of my inspiration comes from the woodenware and furnitures of the olden days. Also, I inspire myself and try to create unique woodcrafts like our one of a kind rolling pin keeps, rolling pin/dough bowl keep, rolling pin/dough bowl/cubby keep and so on and so on. Oh, and the good Lord gives me inspiration. Plus the need to pay the mortgage.  

4. What is your creative style, primitive, country, folkart?

 Mostly country style I would say. Tim makes all of our woodcrafts without patterns, which makes them one of a kinds in a way, and puts his touch or signature, so to speak, to each of them. Occasionally I'll even try my hand at Folk Art, now Tim... no way! No Folk Art for you!

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

 We use mostly wood and paints to make our one of a kind wood crafts, in different styles like primitive, country, shabby and cottage. We do our best to show that great attention is given to quality and detail of our woodcrafts, all handmade in our wood shop by our hands for good folk's homes. I also dabble in fabrics and altered art when the mood strikes me. I try, I really do.

 6. What are your links?

http://www.firecrackerkid.etsy.com/

 http://firecrackerkid.blogspot.com/

 http://fpwoodcrafts.blogspot.com/

 http://woodshopshanty.blogspot.com/

http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1817572815&ref=tn_tnmn

 http://www.facebook.com/pages/Firecrackerkid-Primitives/106316589410283

Thanks for stopping by and go see all that Tim and Carol have to offer!

Enjoy,

Barb

So Many Things to Talk About and Share!

Yesterday the computer and I went to blows...but hopefully we are now on speaking terms.  Then I find out that Walmart and Home Depot had computer problems all day.  Unable to do credit and debit card transactions.  What is in the air?

But the next few things are fun to discuss-GIVEAWAYS!!

The next few photos are about wonderful giveaways happening all over blog land.  Click on the photo and it will take you to the blog to sign up!  Some end pretty soon!

Firecracker Kid's Valentines Giveaway!

Choices at Vicky's Art Blog!

Wicked Queen Faerie's giveaway!

Rusty Thimble's giveaway!

Yorkie's Primitives fabulous hearts giveaway!

Cave Creek Primitives cute critter!

These are just a few check my side bar for more!! 

The Share the Love Celebrations continues on Etsy with the OFG.

Click the photo to see all the great creations!!

Enjoy your day and hopefully the computer and I will get along better today!!

Barb

Check this Out!!

Carol is having a fabulous giveaway at Firecracker Kid Primitives.  This is one you will not want to miss.  She and her husband do wonderful wood working and to try to choose a favorite piece is next to impossible!!

I love her lesson on why this time of year is called the dog days of summer and cannot wait until my daughter, who is a space lover, will be able to read about it!

Thanks for the info Carol!

This ends on August 12 so hurry over and sign up.

Enjoy your day,

Barb

The Winner of the Holy Family Painting Is...

CAROL OF FIRECRACKERKID!!!

I had my son pull the name out of the hat.   He was pretty excited to be involved today.  I think he was bored.

Carol has a great blogspot that you can check out here.

Her and her hubby do loads of fabulous wood creations from cabinets to rolling pin holders.

Congratulations to Carol!!!

I want to Thank You all who came by to play and who spread the word.  Stay tuned for more giveaways not only from my blog site but also from the Old Farmhouse Gathering and the Primitive and Folk Artist sites. 

Enjoy your day!

Barb

Firecracker Kid Primitives Summer Giveaway

Sweet Carol over at Firecracker Kid Primitives is having an Independence Day Giveaway. What is the prize? Shh, so far it is a secret. But any prize from Carol is to be cherished and will be wonderful.  She will be announcing the prizes soon. Yes, not one but three prizes being given away this time.

http://firecrackerkid.blogspot.com/2011/06/fkp-independence-day-giveaway.html

If you are not familiar with the Firecracker Kid you can check out all their beautiful wood furnishings here.

http://etsy.com/shop/firecrackerkid

Hurry over and enter. Giveaway ends June 18