Delivery Day!

Mr. Big FINALLY made it to his destination!

Yes, this was about a month ago that I had the Giveaway! 

Remember when I told you I had my 'ducks in a row'?

Well, what I didn't tell you was that from time to time, my ducks get shot to "L"!!!

And this time was no exception!

First and foremost let's get this straight...the UPS STORE is NOT UPS!! They don't tell ignorant people like me those kind of things. And I live in a little glass bowl most times where naivety dwells.

I got my quote online from (the regular) UPS which said Mr. Big would cost about $20 to ship...here in Florida...because Random picked me a winner in my State. So, I took him to the UPS STORE thinking in my 'own little world way' that that was UPS. $150. $150 for them to ship Mr. Big. I told them I was quoted $20 online. NOPE. They wouldn't tell me that they were a franchise of UPS. They just told me that it would be $150 for them to ship it. So long , farewell.

Long story short, I was finally educated about the franchise store after I'd made the call to UPS only to find out the UPS was about 45 minutes away from me. My husband goes that way each morning but when I told him it was $20 to ship it, he said he' be going up Debbie's way in a few days and he'd drop it by himself. WEEELLLLLLL, you have to know my husband and procrastination and the fact that he can't always control his 'appointments' when others are involved. One meeting after another was cancelled and rescheduled and finally, after 3 weeks of me stressing over Mr. Big and emailing Debbie, he finally made it.

I LOVE THIS MAN!!

We'll be married 30 years in a week and a half!

I am not able to get out of my house like most of you can. I take care of our mentally handicapped 24 year old daughter 24/7 and it's not easy to get her out. Most days she doesn't want to go anywhere.

SO I will NOT be shipping big items. I will save them for when I do shows.

Can I just give a 'whoop whoop' that Debbie in Florida was picked? I would have eventually made it to UPS to ship it elsewhere but good gravy boats what a saga!

The moral of the story...watch your ducks!

"A Spring/Easter Giveaway" Winners!

Wow, but this week went by fast!
How fun it was to hear of all the different kinds of treats you like in your Easter baskets! Everything from the Easter Eggs themselves, to our standard Jelly Beans, Chocolate Bunnies to hard crusted Peeps...I like 'em that way, too, Dee!!  Nice to know someone else is weird like me!!!

Thanks everyone for stopping by to play my game. As Always, I'd love to give each of you exactly what you asked for, however, that's not the way it works, is it?! I always apply to at least 5 Giveaways each month and the only one I've ever won was over at Holidays with Matthew Mead. I won the cutest apron out of 1000 PLUS entrants. Lil' ole me!!! Whodathunkit?!!!

So, who's todays winners?

Well, let's see....

I had 26 commenters with 3-4 comments per name totalling 92. I checked this list multiple times to be sure and....

SANDI...who wants the Easter Blocks
and
LOGAN AND KELSEY...who wants a Choc or Vanilla Bunny

CONGRATULATIONS WINNERS!!

Send me your address to my email: VicWeave@aol.com and I'll get your gift out on Monday!

Thanks so much for coming by and giving me the time of day! Sure do appreciate your support.

Need to give a 'shout out' to our PAFA Team  (Primitive and Folk Artists) over at Etsy. We're having a "Spring Has Sprung" Celebration and the artists have some fantastic looking primitives and folk art for you to see. Just click on the Etsy link in this post or the picture to the right on my sidebar. You won't be sorry!

Hugs to one and all!

Vicky :0)

Don't Miss This!

The 'Primitive and Folk Artists' are having a Springtime Celebration over on Etsy.

Just type in the letters STPAFA in the search bar for all items and you will see some wonderful primitive and folk art!!

Don't forget my Giveaway!

Today is the last day to sign up. I'll announce 2 winners tomorrow morning!

 (Sign up on the post below this one!)

Thanks for taking the time to stop by!

Vicky :0)

A Spring/Easter Giveaway!! (CLOSED)

It's that time again!

We're already heading into Summer temps. Highs in the upper 80's this week and we've still a few more weeks until the actual Easter celebrations begin. I remember last year a friend of mine posting on her blog pictures of her Easter egg hunt...in the snow...and the funniest thing about it was the colors of the egg dye that had been left behind in the fluffy, white stuff! I CANNOT even begin to fathom that kind of weather at this time of year!!

So, for those of you still in the throws of 'old man winter', I hope this puts a little 'spring' in your step!!

Easter blocks...cut from 1.5 pine lumber and approx. 9" long.

Chocolate or Vanilla?

Awwwwe,  a little lamb! (small basket)

Solid Easter Block with button embellishments!

Pinkie!

Another smaller basket...this one's got a bunny on it!

Simply stated...a solid Easter block.



I made something similar with the kids for their teachers and they love their 'bunny stacks'!

I've got a few sets of these. They've showed up in a few Etsy Treasuries!



Checkers...my newest addition to my bunny menagerie!

This basket is lined inside!

                     If you've been here before then you know how this works. If not, here's what you do!

1. Be a follower or become one.

2. Leave me a comment on which item you'd like.

3. Tell it to the world on FB or your blog and let me know you've done it.

4. What's your favorite treat that you like the Easter bunny to leave in your basket?

(If you're registered as anonymous, please leave me an email so I can get in touch with you if you win)

Keep it all in one comment if you can, purty please!

Sorry, because of shipping prices this one's for the US only.

I'll announce 2 winners on Saturday morning...that's April 2nd on my calendar!!

Thanks so much for coming by!!

Vicky :0)

On My Table....

...you will find all things Easter-ry.

We'll be announcing a Spring Celebration coming up soon with our PAFA (Primitive and Folk Artists) team on Etsy. It's just around the corner!

And after that will come the Sweet Summertime Celebration from OFG (Old Farmhouse Gathering) team with a most scrumptious GIVEAWAY that you won't want to miss!

I've had to avoid my saws and sanders. I've been running back and forth to the doctor's with a nasty tummy ache. I think they've found the reason behind it and I'm being treated with some antibiotics.

I'm hoping to wrap up a few ends this weekend to offer you a quick but cute Giveaway this next week. Keeping my fingers and toes crossed that I finish my small 'to do' list.

Blessings to one and all!

Vicky :0)



Can You Help Her Out?

Oh, you won't regret it 'cause she's got some great Prim creations; if that's your thing!

She's having a Giveaway on her selling blog!

Come on over to Karen's selling blog and become a new follower.

While you're at it, you can sign up for these primtastic bowl fillers!

Now, how easy is that?!!

You won't be sorry!!

The winner will be announced April 9th.

Cross your fingers;

and toes count, too!!

Getting Ready for a Celebration!

Just a few new things I've loaded into my Etsy.

An Easter Garland!

Anyone going 'Bunny Hoppin' soon?

A cute design from Holly Hanley!

I'm working on a few extra things for an upcoming celebration with our PAFA team (Primitive and Folk Artists).  It's going to be a great one!

Also saving back a few special things for another Giveaway, so stay tuned!

Nature's Art

How about a view of some of Mother Nature's art? This is what my yard is looking like right now!

Spring Break this week...and it is TRULY spring here!

Giveaway Winner...Mr. Big Has Been Adopted!

Good morning everyone!

You know, I didn't put this Giveaway together without first doing my homework. Yep, I checked out all the 'ins and outs' on the shipping front to see what my best options were. UPS seems to be your best bet when it comes to getting the 'big stuff' out there. The biggest problem is finding the box. We are fortunate enough to have a UPS store close enough that I can buy boxes from them but they can get expensive and run your shipping up even more. Depending on where this guy goes, it will cost between $15 and $20 to get it there.

So who gets him?

Well now, let's see......

hmmmmmm....tallying up my numbers...quite a few comments...looks like a total of 77 from 27 different people (thank you ALL, by the way, for stopping by!).

I use Random.org to choose my winners for me and it has chosen...

#60 DEBBIE GEIGER

CONGRATULATIONS, DEBBIE!!

Debbie, contact me at VicWeave@aol.com and get me your address so I can get Mr. Big out to you.

Thank you SOOOOOO much to all of my followers and everyone who is new to my blog. I will work on getting over to your blogs to follow you, too!

I just joined a wonderful etsy team known as The Old Farmhouse Gathering or OFG on etsy. They're having a great spring sale right now on some of the most creative items and beautiful items! Just got to http://www.etsy.com/  and type in SECOFG into the search box (make sure you check 'All Items' in the drop box) and it will direct you to a wonderful selection!

Thanks again everyone for making this a great Giveaway! I've enjoyed reading all of your comments and NO, you cannot have my twin! I worked TOO hard to get him here safely...I'll have to share that story at a later date!!

Come back and see me!

Blessings,

Vcky :0)

A Surprise for Me and a Continuing GIVEAWAY!!

I am married to a sweetheart of a man! We will celebrate our 30th anniversary next month. During all of our married life together, and I have to say even while we dated, he has never stopped bringing me 'gifts'. Sometimes it's flowers, sometimes a new appliance for the kitchen but it's always without my asking for it. He's just a very thoughtful person and I'm a VERY lucky gal.

He came in the other day with this for me.

And no, it wasn't for him to use, either! He said he'd been watching it at Sam's from the after Christmas clearance and it finally reached the price that my little penny pincher would purchase it!  Actually, a pretty nifty gift as it comes with spades, hole saws, and drum sanders not to mention a nice set of counter sinks.

In other news, my snow queen from Brenda over at The Rusty Thimble, had visitors.

Mr. Sunflowers, a Prim Rooster, and a Prairie Doll!

She did her best to make them feel at home. I think they're going to like it here!

Don't forget to sign up for my '100th Follower Giveaway'. I'm giving away "Mr. Big"...

I'll announce the winner on Saturday morning. All new followers are welcome to enter!
(Make sure you comment in the post below this one!)

Thanks for stopping by!

Vicky :0)

100th Follower GIVEAWAY...and the Hunt for Mr. Big! (CLOSED)

I took my son into town to get a haircut this morning. I thought I saw something in the bushes as I passed by but didn't have the time to stop and look. I wondered if it was Mr. Big.

Is that some ears?

We got back home and, as I turned to go inside, I caught a glimpse of some ears peeking out from the azaleas. I ran inside to get my camera pretty sure that it was the elusive Mr. Big!

Looks like feet to me! I think we're on the right track!

The kids came out with me to help me find him. Since they'd spotted some ears and feet, too, I knew it wasn't just my imagination.

DEFINITELY something in those bushes!

Well, THERE you are, Mr. Big!! Nice of you to come out and introduce yourself!

Mr. Big with one of the twins. The other one was having problems with the 'bees'!

This bunny design comes from the talented Susan Jill Hall and her book, 'The Bunny Brigade'.

Always a favorite around Easter time!

He is 3 feet tall and is simply painted with acrylic paints. He has been doweled and stapled onto his base for sturdy support. The base measures approx. 9 1/4" x 14". He is holding a trio of carrots with homespun tied between each one. He has a polka dotted ribbon bow at his neck and a bumblebee has found a nice place to sit upon his ear. Oh, and I forgot to show you his little tail when he turns around!

Would you like to have this guy?

He's yours if you sign up and your lucky number is chosen!

1. Be a follower or become one.

2. Leave me a comment on this post.

3. Blog about this Giveaway on your blog or FB. You know, spread the word!

4. Here's one last chance. If you have experience in the shipping world with large items, leave me some 'tid bits' of useful info and I'll count you 4 times, total.

Let me know all of this in one comment if you can, please.

That's it!

I'll leave this Giveaway up until next Saturday, March 12 and will tell you that morning who the lucky winner is!

(Only for those in the U.S. Not that I'm biased or anything but the shipping would be ASTRONOMICAL!)

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Blessings,

Vicky :0)

The Rusty Thimble's March Giveaway

She's got another good one!

Brenda, over at THE RUSTY THIMBLE, is having a great Giveaway!

See?

She is the cutest

chick, isn't she?

And if you win, Brenda will custom MAKE you one! It doesn't get any better than that!

Hop on over to see her 'cause this ends March 30th!!

A Fantastic Opportunity!

This is PAFA.

They are hosting an AMAZING Giveaway! 21 prizes to ONE person! Click on this link to go and visit them and sign up!!

Only a few more days until my 100th Follower Giveaway. It'll be 'BIG'!!

A Giveaway Winner!

Good morning, blogging friends!

It's a bit cooler here this morning giving us a break from the 80 degree heat that came so early in the month of February. I think it will be a great day to spend outside!

Thank you ALL for coming by and leaving me some sweet comments! I am grateful for all of my followers and....did you see how many now? I made it over 100! You know what that means don't you?

"MR. BIG" is coming to town!!!

 Look for him this weekend with my 100th follower Giveaway!!

On to the winner of this Giveaway...

As usual, I use Random.org to choose for me. I counted all of you up and gave you your appropriate numbers and Random says,

NANCY D.

is my winner!

CONGRATULATIONS!!

Nancy D., please email me your address and I'll get the "Spring Blocks" out to you a.s.a.p. unless you'd like something else. Just let me know in the email. (VicWeave@aol.com)

Thanks again, everyone!

I hope those of you still in the throws of winter-like weather thaw soon enough. It's time for buds and bunnies and planting seeds of all kinds here....and painting them!!

Have a great day!

AND come back this weekend!

Blessings,

Vicky :0)