ANYTHING GOES!

Our OFG Team and the FAAP Team on Etsy are collaborating and having an "ANYTHING GOES" Celebration!

What does that mean? As an Etsy buyer, it means NEW things from some of your favorite Etsy sellers AND, possibly, some coupons to help with your purchases! Here's a link to a small movie to see some of the items for sale.

https://magis.to/Og8EY0gbQjk5AQRpYw?l=vsm&o=i&c=c

Also a link to Etsy in case you want to stop by.

https://www.etsy.com/

If you do, place these call letters ATGCele in Etsy's search bar. OR, just look on my right side bar at the top and click on the 'Anything Goes' Label.

But hurry as it's only for 4 DAYS!!

Thanks for your support!

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Vicky

The Responsiblities of June

 I have been so busy throughout this past month. Didn't mean for it to be that way but had a few responsibilities to follow through on. I was asked to teach a couple of

art classes at Girl's Camp this year. I love to teach art especially to kids so I had no problem accepting this assignment. Mother Nature wasn't very helpful as the temperature soared and the heat index sat at a toasty 106 degrees the first day! How appropriate that this was our first project!

 The theme for the camp was 'Face the Son'. They'd decorated a lot of their sites with 'Beach' décor and Sunflowers so my second class was a given!

The Girls did great with sewing up their Sunflowers and not near as messy as the painting!

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I've been getting back to my creating/painting. I haven't had the urge to do much of anything lately so it was nice to finally find some 'mojo' and come up with some new designs. This is a smaller version of a personalized pencil that I make.

 They make great gifts for that special Teacher!

 These little Raggedy Flower Dolls are ADORABLE and so much fun to make. They are a design/pattern by Cedar Creek Primitives (Karen Stumbo). I made mine using Gingham fabrics. I'll be listing all of these and even more in a few more weeks when our OFG Team - Old Farmhouse Gathering Team - has a new "Anything Goes" celebration. We are collaborating with the FAAP Team so it should be a good one!

We finally realized the water isn't coming back to the natural levels anytime soon so hubby decided to have a new boatlift installed. We haven't been able to get the boat in the 'house' for over 3 years now. Watch it be this year that the tropical storms and hurricanes decide to come! That's what it takes to fill our lakes and rivers here in Florida and it's been dry for a while now.

 This little man spent the week at Twilight Camp! He is on his way to receiving his Webelo Badge in the Cub Scout program. They had Archery, BB Guns, a visit from the Swat Team, CSI Investigations, and some fun water play throughout the week.

I have broken my second toe on my right foot so I've been laid up a bit this week. Quite irritating limping along on a very swollen foot but my life doesn't grant me the opportunity to sit and nurse it. I can't get a shoe on and the blessed boot they give you is so cumbersome that it's better to do without!

 I received these in the mail yesterday and am looking forward to painting on some existing surfaces that I've already cut out. These are by Annie Lang. I LOVE Fall/Halloween!

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Praying for West Virginia. Boy, have they had enough already.

AND, of course, the people in Turkey. Will the evil never end?

Happy Summer to you and yours!

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Vicky

Meet our OFG Team Captain!

This is a great interview with our OFG Team Captain, Lucy Galgano!

http://creativestewworkshop.com/2015/10/03/meet-the-captain-of-the-old-farmhouse-gathering-team/

 

Don't forget to sign up on the post below this one for my Fall/Halloween Giveaway! Winner announced Oct. 10th!

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Vicky

All kinds of Celebrations!

Our OFG Celebration continues! If you have a few minutes, you might want to stop by these shops and see some of their creations!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/233813902/tray-summertime-ants-watermelon-shelf

https://www.etsy.com/listing/233641755/bird-and-nest-mixed-media-shadow-box

https://www.etsy.com/listing/233994218/garden-scene-summer-time-art-flowers

https://www.etsy.com/listing/113189964/americana-sign-pledge-of-allegiance-sign

There are sooooo many more so if you want to see them all, stop by ETSY and type in the search bar TOSCOFG to see more or click on the picture in my upper right hand corner!

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I won another Giveaway from the talented Brenda at the Rusty Thimble. Wasn't expecting these so it was a BIG surprise for me!

 

Love these little tucks!

You can find Brenda HERE!

I've been busy finishing up orders for Teacher gifts: Teacher Appreciation and End of the Year.

School is out in another week so I'll be shutting down my custom order work and just leaving my READY TO SHIP available in my Etsy shop.

Visit HERE to see what I have and if you want something custom made, get your order in NOW! Here's just a few things I've recently listed!

https://www.etsy.com/listing/233229826/picture-framesign-brown-and-cream

https://www.etsy.com/listing/232279809/americana-uncle-sam-make-do-iii

https://www.etsy.com/listing/233010130/fall-sunflowers-floral-design

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I'm getting ready to go and watch my 4th graders in their school parade. They are celebrating 'World Fair' and always do an awesome job throughout the school! It's an all day affair about the different countries and cultures that make up our World. It ends this evening with visits to the class rooms to see all that the kids have made. I love our little rural school!

Wishing you a wonderful day as you get it started! Hot here.....looks to be a LONG summer for us!

Have a good one!

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Vicky

 

Achoo!!

Everything is blooming here in my neck o' the woods! My home is resounding with all of our 'achoos'!  No, we're not sick just sneezing from all of the pollen. Heaven knows Florida's got some allergens! On the bright side, the sun is shining and the weather is gorgeous! 

I finished these little bunnies and I've got them listed if you're wanting a Chocolate Bunny.

They are $7.95 each plus $5.00 shipping. I've also got a 15% coupon in my shop on your total order.

I got this in the mail this week!

Plum Purdy

SO EXCITED to get started on a few of these!

I'll be cutting some wood today to prep for another Celebration by our fabulous OFG Team.

Don't forget about my Spring Giveaway! I've made some changes on my blog so I've not been replying to your comments. Didn't mean to do that and will look into it after this Giveaway. If you've commented on here, you are entered. I appreciate any SHARING that you've done!

http://vicky-myart.blogspot.com/2015/03/spring-giveaway.html 

Winner announced next week.

Oh, and before I forget, I've been featured HERE!

Have a great weekend!

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Vicky

Wishing Time Would Stand Still?!

Seriously, I've lost a whole month! Well, 2 now that February is almost over! Tired from Christmas celebrations and SUPER busy with orders throughout January, I found myself exhausted. Thankfully, I only had 1 other order to finish with 3 weeks to do it in so I was able to take some time off. I haven't been able to sit down once with my oil paints in the last year and that's weighing heavy on me. My thoughts have gone all the way to, "is it time to stop all of this" to, "I'll just take a year off". After getting a week and a-half off with no orders, I was feeling a bit more rested and ready to start again. Once again I found myself with several more orders to finish throughout February and, again, needing to put my feet up.

 

Our OFG Team on Etsy is having a new Celebration; The "Colors of Spring".

 

I've got a new line of scarves called "Sassy Lady(s)" that I'm debuting. They are made from bandanas and are great for dressing up a T-shirt or plain blouse with a Boho and Western Wear look.  Here's a small sample:

You can find these in my Etsy shop (my mini is on the right side bar).

I've also been busy with this little guy.

He is a pattern by Crystal Martin of Twiddlebugz.

I've also got a new Teacher Gift in my shop. Just a simple block made from fencing post.

My sewing machine is out and I'm stuffing Bunnies for my donation to the Gold Coast Humane Society "Bun Fest". I participate each year as I have such an affection for Fur Balls!

I'll leave you with a recent picture of a sunset here on our Lake. Weather is gorgeous!

 

 Looks like Spring is here to stay! Here's hoping you get to see it soon where you are.

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Vicky

New items!

Our Esty Team is having another wonderful Celebration! I made 4 new items to go along with it.

Santa! Pattern adapted from Chestnut Junction

Chris Mouse and his Candy Cane! Pattern adapted from The Olde Country Cupboard.

"A Snowman will melt your Heart". I don't remember where this pattern came from. I've had it a really long time but I'm pretty sure it's not one of my originals. Let me know if you recognize it.

Elvin the Elf. Adapted from a pattern by The Olde Country Cupboard.

If you'd like to see more items from the Team, just go to ETSY and type in the search bar the letters BICOFG!

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I finished my Pumpkins. Saved some for the kid's Teachers. I don't have them listed.

I also finished these last 2 items.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/208510777/fall-seasonal-mini-word-blocks

https://www.etsy.com/listing/208511949/halloween-fall-pumpkin-and-black-cat

I designed the Cat and Pumpkin for my 8-11 year old girls that I teach twice a month on Wednesdays. They are like Girl Scouts but our group is called Activity Day Girls. They are so cute and LOVE to paint with me! They are quite talented, too, so that makes it even more fun to see their pieces turn out so well! I love to teach kids!

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It's been beautiful here on the lake! The water has come up some but we're back in a dry spell again. We need consistent rain and Mother Nature is not so giving in the cooler months. Our local Yacht Club held their annual Sailboat Regatta on Saturday and they came in front of our place.

 

The weather has been gorgeous with a nice breeze coming in. The water is getting cooler now so our swimming will come to an end soon.

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Woke up this a.m. to a dead battery in my Van. Typical Monday.

Hope you're having a better start!

Stay Tuned!

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Vicky

 



In the Merry Month of May

WOW. I obviously just skipped over April.

Over a month has passed and I don't know where it went. And now it's May. Where did 'in the merry month of May' come from?

I've been busy with 'school' orders. These name plates are very popular.

 They're actually easy to make, however, take time and I only make these 'to order'. This is my busy time making them......and in August......and again right before Christmas. It's a good thing!

Our OFG Team is getting ready for it's summer promotional. I've pulled out the Red, White, and Blue and a couple of great patterns from some very talented people.

This is Bouncing Sammy.

It is a pattern by Pam Gracia of SOFT IN THE HEAD. She is so talented and her patterns are super easy to read and follow. He'll be available in my Etsy shop after the 19th of this Month.

I've also made another Garland. Have had MANY inquiries for a Birthday Garland so here is my take on one.

Lots of fun to make and it is so festive with all of it's bright colors. It also will be available on a 'Made to order' basis after the 19th.

I'm finishing up this Bumble and his home today. It's a pattern from Oodlekadoodle.

I found this in the closet. This is from my 'One Stroke' days. I think I'll put a quote or scripture or something there in the blank corner. Add a pretty satin ribbon for hanging. Well, I'll think about it anyway.

Looking forward to school being out. I enjoy the summertime mode and playing with the kids in the pool.

Maybe I'll have a Giveaway on my FB. I've made a few of those Bouncing Sammies......yeh, I'll post a Giveaway today so look for my FB badge on my right sidebar and come by and visit. I'll post a link up at the top of my blog, too.

I'm spending the weekend with my Girls. They're spoiling me on Saturday. Wishing all of you a Happy Mother's Day.

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Vicky



Who Let the Cold In?!!

GOOD HEAVENS! Who let 'Old Man Winter' back in the door??!!!!

It was 38 this morning! Yeh, I know, that's sunbathing weather for a lot of you but it's down right frigid for me!

Because of the cold weather, I feel obliged to share some of my Easter goodies I've been working on! These are my designs and are just so easy to make!

 Someone said they look like Pez Dispensers! They do!

This is another one of my designs.....

My Big Foot Funny Bunnies! You know me.....I LOVE me some color!

I just finished designing this guy and am going to have him in our upcoming OFG Celebration.

I've named him Sunshine, well, for the obvious reason that he looks like sunshine!! He was SO much fun to make. I need to add a tag to him, Wonder if he can fly??!!

Last but certainly not least, I had these baking in the oven yesterday morning. 

Can't wait to take a bit out ot the real thing! We're huge melon fans here and eat lots while they're in season and plentiful!

I'm dressing Bunny dolls this morning. They are soooooo cute and can't wait to see then all completed in their Easter Finery. Will show you soon!

Hoping this is the last of the cold. It's been a heck of a winter and I'm sure all of us are ready to close the door on it!

Stay Tuned!

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Vicky

Trim Your Tree......

Go HERE to sign up for an incredible Giveaway! "Trim Your Tree with The OFG" Team is generously giving this entire Treasury to one lucky winner! Don't miss out!!!

While you're at it, stop by my FB page (badge on my right side bar) and sign up for my Mystery Giveaway.

Look for this picture and sign up on that post only for a chance to win. Ends Nov. 30!

Stay Tuned!

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Vicky

Time Flies!

Time does fly as you get older.....Mama was right. Then again, most of the time she was!

I promised you a Giveaway and I've been dragging my feet. We're still running the A/C here but I've been creating a SNOW STORM! Just taking my time with it!

Here are a few of my 'works in progress'!

Snowman Ornies! Our OFG Team is putting together a special Christmas Ornie Giveaway. I'll tell you more about it as the time gets closer at hand.

Christmas Trees that need to be primmed and have their bases added. Maybe some Jingle bells or a Star Garland??

Woodland critters that need ears, tales, legs, and other such necessities!

Candy canes awaiting their Meeces and Christmas greenery!

I just finished these guys a few minutes ago. I need to Prim them. Or do I? 

I like the 'white' but also love the smell of my Prim mix. What do you think?

I'm working on the Tutorial for this Snow family. I drew them up along with another guy and I want to share it with you, 

SO,

Stay tuned!

My Giveaway is coming soon!

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Vicky