FB Giveaway!!

Come and join me on my Facebook page, Paintspots and Splinters! I'm having a Giveaway!

 Elvira and Winthrop

(pattern by Soft in the Head)

Sign up ONLY on my Facebook. Click on the link HERE or find my badge on the right sidebar and click on it to find the pictures above. Leave me a comment and give me a 'like' if you haven't already.

Ends Oct. 1,Wednesday. Open to US residents only, please.

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Vicky



Owl Tutorial.....Olive and her Owl

This is a little Rag Doll that I made.

I used a pattern from Sweet Meadows Farm so I can't share the pattern of the doll with you, however, I would like to share the pattern of the Owl with you as it's one I made up.

When I was in middle school, I think about 7th grade, we were given some kind of paper clay to make sculptures with. My sculpture was an Owl and my art teacher thought it to be good enough to enter in the art fair I don't remember winning anything but it was enough for me that she, my teacher, liked it.

So, when I came across this extra material that I had, I decided Olive, my little rag doll, would need an owl friend.

Here's what you will need to make your own little Owl friend!

 

Pattern

Fabric of your choice for the body. (I made this one from Osnaburg)

Felt for the pair of wings

Fabric for the tummy

2 buttons for the eyes

a Rusty nail or stick for the nose/beak

Fabric glue (optional)

Crochet Thread/Embroidery Thread

Sewing notions

 

HOW TO:

Cut 2 pieces of body fabric out. Seam allowance has already been added to my pattern. Sew all together then cut a slit where indicated on the pattern. Stuff it with fiber fill and then sew opening closed.

Cut out 1 tummy part and place over the slit. You can use fabric glue to adhere it or use a running stitch with your crochet/embroidery thread.

Place wings on the side and give them a good running stitch.

I sewed the thread into the buttons and then glued then on. I then sewed the nail in place with some dk brown crochet thread.

That's it! SEW Easy!!

I want to make a few more using different variations.

This pattern is yours to use however you'd like!

My little Olive is available in my Etsy shop.

Look on my right sidebar to see her and a few of her other little friends that I've recently made.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

I'm going to have a Giveaway on my FB page soon! Look for my FB badge on my sidebar, too!

Stay Tuned!

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Vicky

 

 

 

Deco Artist Giveaway Winners!

 Winners of the following pattern packets are Cucki, Lois, and Cindi! Email me your addy's girls at Vicweave@aol.com and I'll get these in the mail to you! Thanks for participating.....and have FUN!!

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Vicky

Harvest Happenings Celebration!

Our Harvest Happenings Celebration is in FULL swing! Our OFG (Old Farmhouse Gathering Team) has been busy creating again and we've got some awesome pieces to share with you!

https://www.etsy.com/search?q=hhcofg

Here are some of my finished pieces that you can now find listed in my Etsy.

Elvira and Winthrop. A pattern by Soft in the Head.

My "Crows Roost Inn". A pattern by Plum Purdy that I adapted.

Some "FALL" blocks that I cut from 2x4's and painted. The lettering is Walnut colored vinyl.

I also made one more Scarecrow.

We named this one Sam. Typical, yes. Especially in my home as it's my hubby's name, too!!!

Don't forget about the GIVEAWAY I'm having in the post below this one. It ends on Wednesday and there have only been a few sign ups. It's a great one for the decorative artist! Take a look-see and sign up!

Stay tuned!

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Vicky

A Giveaway for the Decorative Artist!

I finally finished up my Fall goodies! I pulled out my Christmas fabric and wrote down my list of necessities to complete the ones I want. Even though I take care of our handicapped daughter (she'll soon be 28), I'm fortunate enough to have the time and ease to play with my crafts. I've always said it's my 'therapy' as some of you may know how draining it is to be a 24/7 Caregiver. So here are my latest creations.

 Mr. Snoozles! This guy is approx. 36" tall! Pattern is adapted from THE OLDE COUNTRY CUPBOARD.

 Bo Bo the kitty! Made from a pattern by THE GOODE WIFE.

 This is Ulysees the Raven. He's from a pattern by SOFT IN THE HEAD.

And a little Fall Table Décor. The tag is from EWE N ME PRINTABLES on Etsy.

I LOVE all of the wonderful 'cyber' friends I've made! One of them is a SUPER talented lady by the name of Karen Strubel. Karen is a wonderful decorative artist. She was selling some of her 'overstock' in an Etsy shop that she had. I got a lot of great things from her. She now has a shop called Karen's Painted Pieces. Anyway, over the last year or 2 she's asked me to cut her some wood. We did a swap this last time and she sent me some of her painting packets. She sent me enough that I can share 3 SETS of 7 packets. SO, here are the photos of the packets!

There is no wood cut with these, however, CABIN CRAFTERS sells her pattern packets and some cut outs. And I know some of you cut wood as I do.

To enter this Giveaway, just leave me a comment with a way to get in touch with you. That's it! I'll announce a winner next Wednesday, SEPT. 17th....well, now that's one of my daughter's birthdays!
This Giveaway is open to EVERYONE, EVERYWHERE!

Thanks for stopping by and stay tuned!

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Vicky

What Happened to August??

I totally missed it! I really don't care for the month of August as it's SO HOT and busy with school preparations! However the month of September is one of my favorites as it ushers in the 'er' months and the Holidays! Speaking of which, I'm in FULL FALL MODE! Actually finishing up the last of my creations for one of our Old Farmhouse Gathering Team Celebrations.

This is my table....

Holy Halloween, Batman!! Boy, I went a bit nuts!

I'm happy to say they are all nearly completed and ready for listing. I don't know what got into me to make so much FALL décor! I guess it's the colors I like the most......and Halloween is my favorite!

Here are just a few 'sneak peeks'!

These will be available in my Etsy shop after Sept. 12th.

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I have a GIVEAWAY to list in a few days. I cut out some wood plaques for a fellow artist and she sent me 5 sets of a 1/2 dozen of her pattern packets! Talk about Generosity!

I've got some Garlands to put together and a few orders to cut out.

It's my hubby's birthday so I need to make his Cinnamon Buns.  

Hope you all had a great Labor Day and are starting to 'Feel the Fall'.

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Vicky