JUST TIME FOR A QUICKIE!!

Mornin', Primmes,
It's gonna be one of those mornings right off the bat I can tell. So, I probably won't post until maybe tonight  because I feel like I haven't read all of the blogs that I follow. Probably not since I follow 318 (is that ridiculous?). Let me know how many blogs you all follow, I'm curious now to see if I'm a nut or not. 
I say probably won't post again until tonight because if you've ever looked at my stats and seen the number of posts I've done since starting in May you'll know I'm a chatterbox. 
But I'm determined to make it through to everyone's blog and I don't know how long it will take, stopping for The Young and the Restless and The Bold and The Beautiful only. I have absolutely no plans for today so this is a perfect day to catch up, and I hope to do some Blog Housecleaning on my site, I think I still have some fall graphics on there!! For shame on me.
Also, I haven't done any changes to the header or the wall-
paper for fear of erasing everything. You may recall the horror show I had a few months back with the netbook so
you can understand why I'm reluctant. So I want to know
honestly, gals, do you think I'm a Scrooge for not decorating the blog for the holidays? I a-scared, I am (as my friend Prudence would say).  So forgive me for not changing the blog,  it's not because I am not in the spirit and all, I'm just
afraid. Yep, I have issues...

Oh, and I think I am crazy after all, some delivery men just went through the house back and forth a few times, and I
swear I smell Frankinsence and Myrrh on them...


Susan


lovely graphics from magicmoonlightfreeimages

An Early Christmas Present

Hello, Primmies, I  hope your weekends were restful and enjoyable. A blogger I follow purchased this new Christmas book, An Early Christmas by Tina Woltzman. There are 160 stunning pages in this
book, a total of 300 full color photographs of 12 homes. I thought I
would share this with you. There is a link below to see 27 color photos
from the book and a link to purchase the book. I hope you enjoy the
pictures, I know I did.

VIEW 27 Beautiful Color Pages From The Book

BUY An Early Christmas

I want to thank everyone for being patient with me while I worked out my computer issues. Thank you for your kind comments.  I will talk to you all again soon,
Susan

This Week's Free Patterns

Hi, Primmies...
Today at midnight is the deadline for sign-ups at The Olde Country Cupboard and Samantha's Accessories Christmas in July Giveaways. See my post below for photos and details. Here is Sandy's free pattern for this week:

Her Prim Santa Head finishes up to 15 inches. She says he's simple to make.
Click Here to go to her blog to download this and more free patterns, and to join her blog and giveaway.

Samantha's free pattern is for these adorable Snowman Mini Pillows:

Click Here to go to her blog to download this and more of her free patterns, and to join her blog and giveaway.
She has a quick tutorial on how to make these sweet Santa Cans, they would be great to
use as a gift tin for cookies, coloring books and crayons or whatever you can think of:

Aren't they adorable? She's very clever like her mom, Sandy! Sign up if you already haven't for their blogs and giveaways and MORE free patterns from these talented ladies.
Stay cool, primmies.
Warm Regards,
Susan

This Week's Olde Country Cupboard Xmas In July Giveaway

Don't forget to sign up to Sandy's blog to be entered in her Christmas In July Giveaways every week in July. Deadline for giveaway is Thursday.Her daughter Samantha is also having the same event. Here is a link to her giveaway sign-up samanthasaccessories.blogspot.com/2011/07/christmas-in-july.html/Samantha's Accessories Christmas In July
Here is her giveaway offering:

Her freebie is Snowmen Ornaments

The winner of each giveaway will be awarded on Friday. Then, a new giveaway for the following week!! Her daughter Samanta offers handmade aprons,stitcheries and dolls over on her blog Samantha's Accessories Sign up for her blog as well if you haven't already.
Here is Sandy's offering for this week:

Aren't they awesome? Sandy suggests that they would look nice in a wooden trencher on a bed of Sweet Annie, I'm sure we would all find a lovely place for these. Click link Olde Country Cupboard to sign up for the giveaways.Here are just two of MANY freebies that Sandy has in her download box at the bottom of her blog:

I'm just partial to Santa's that's why I especially like these two. The "Father Christmas"-type ornament has the long robe and is super simple since he has no legs;the Santa Head ornament is made with glass glitter:

I am making mine with some vintage mica that I bought on EBay last year. It's never too early to start your Christmas items for sale and/or gift giving! Hope you all had a splendid 4th of July with family or friends.
Warmest Regards,
Susan

Christmas In July At The Olde Country Cupboard

Sandy of The Olde Country Cupboard will be having her Christmas in July starting July 1st. See the sidebar for two examples of her wonderful patterns. She and her daughter Samantha, who has her own
blog and selling site, will be offering new e-patterns, oldies, tips and freebies, but you must be
a member to take advantage of some of her specials. So be sure to sign up to their blogs. Here is a
link:The Olde Country CupboardSee you there!
Warm Regards,
Susan