LOOK WHO RANG THE BELL YESTERDAY

Hi, Primmies ~ I had a wonderful surprise today. Our mail carrier rang the bell and guess what she had all the way from Illinois?
Miss Suzette from Marie of Primitives By Olde Lady Morgan.

"She came all the way from Illinois in this?"

"Do you mind?"

Suzette's little feet sticking out of adorable crow tissue paper

Suzette has her own vintage pearl ring and real working whistle (it's REALLY loud, she likes to blow the whistle a lot)and a little safety pin "in case"

Suzette loved posing for the camera

Suzette and Virginia became fast friends (Virginia is from Danice of Homespun Hannah's, Alabama

Suzette wanted her own treat to hold so she took one of my chocolate bunnies from Brenda of The Rusty Thimble

Thank you so much, Marie, for having your giveaway of Suzette. Marie is busy making more prims, when you have time please visit her at Primitives By Olde Lady Morgan blog.

It's really windy today. I'm blogging from Ash & Tim's house, they needed Mr. Glen Oaks and I to come over. We brought Junior with us, Ashley has her stepson for the weekend and the two boys and the mister are working on our truck right now.

Oh, it's starting to lightly snow right now. Will we be walking in a winter wonderland tonight?

Hugs,

Susan

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MY GIVEAWAY WIN FROM TRICIA OF HILLCREST HOME PRIMS

Hi again, Primmies:


I got my package today from Tricia of
Hillcrest Home Prims . I only knew that
she was sending some Christmas items
and "surprises". Well, oh boy was I
surprised:

             Snowman Shelf Sitter, his little legs dangle

Adorable Snowman Votive Holder, he's on my cupboard shelf next to my Snowman Crock.

This adorable peppermint stripe candle ornie and      a Grubbied Candle Light       

                        Pretty knitted Mitten Ornie   

This was a total drool fest surprise. Wrought Iron Candle Stick that holds the little skinny tapers.

Finally, this wonderful Snowman in Santa Hat. I love everything, Tricia, and I can't believe how
generous you were to me. You are a wonderful
friend. Thank you so much!
I'm way behind reading blogs and commenting
and also on my stitching. I know, bad primmie but 
this primmie has the nasty habit back of not being
able to sleep at night again. So I'm exhausted and
fall asleep in early morning for a few hours. Not
the same as a restful nights' sleep. I haven't had one of those well I can't remember. I am so looking
forward to that visit with the Pain Center in
Boston. I haven't received my appointment yet. It's supposed to be only a two week wait. Finger's crossed...
I have to go with the Mister tomorrow morning, he's having an EMG and he's been having trouble holding on to things so he might want me to drive.
Can you imagine, I guess a lot of you can because
you craft, your hands failing you? He's a woodworker and finish carpenter so it's reeking havoc with him. I feel so badly for him. I hope the doctor can help him, too. He's got a killer headache.
On a happy note, the kitties are all better. Puffy's rash is gone and Biggie isn't losing his meals
as much, just when  he has a  hairball. The special
food from the vet is really helping. They are due for
next treatment of flea and tick med. They are both
sleeping on the top of the sofa next to Mr. Glen Oaks. So sweet, they always know when one of us
isn't doing well. They watched closely while he
colored my hair last night. I don't know what they
were so interested in, Puffy had a worried look.
I always feel special after the Mister does my hair.
I haven't been able to get Tricia so if you happen to read this girl, THANK YOU!
Hugs,

Susan

GIVEAWAY FUN

Be sure to visit Deana at Old Goat Prims to enter her giveaway for the very prim Prairie
Bonnet and some  of her prairie cloth, too.

The giveaway ends on December 12, 2011.

Deana will choose the winner on Dec. 13th.

Good Luck to everyone. Here are some vintage Christmas images for you. 'Nite...

Susan

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It's That Time AGAIN...

Hi, everyone, it's a beautiful day here. A  little cool and quite pleasant.
Remember all those hot days we went through? We thought they'd
never stop.
It's not that time again, it's time for another Giveaway!!
This one is from Christine at Preferably Prim. It's her "Thankful For Friends Giveaway". Here's what she's offering:

            A beautiful wool penny mat and this very cute and pretty

                                                      Pinkeep, and finally

          a Candy Corn Make-Do on an antique beehive bobbin
Don't you love how Christine made this Candy Corn so unique? The
little details like the appliqued pumpkin, black cat and moon
and stars. Here's the Link Again To Go To The Preferably Prim Blog.
The Giveaway ends on October 19, 2011. She will draw the winner
on October 20, 2011. There are ways to get extra chances, too!
Warm Regards,
Susan

A Software Giveaway

There's a terrific giveaway going on until October 10th:

Hi, Primmies, I saw this incredible software offer on                                                                                                                         Brynwood Needleworks Blog. The giveaway is for digital
scrapbook software worth $39.00. The software also
gives you video and audio interfaces to make your
scrapbooking even more incredible. You can also turn
your pictures into a professionally printed hardcover
book!
Donna was contacted by the company and given a chance
to try this software and she said it did amazing scrap-
book memory pages.  This is great even if we aren't
that involved in scrapbooking, but I have followers
that are (Hello, you know who you are!) and my girl
Ashley is very into scrapbooking. Click below to go to
Donna's blog to read more about this software and to
see the beautiful "memories" page she created for her
beloved dog, Chessie, shown with Fez.
She has a $10.00 off promo code for those of us who
don't win and you also receive a $10.00 coupon for 
the My Memories online store. Hurry, giveaway ends
October 10, 2011!


Click Brynwood Needleworks Giveaway to enter the giveaway.

'via Blog this'

Here's another giveaway from Tammy at A Primitive Place. She just had her wonderful flag pillow giveaway for her birthday and a thank you to all of her followers, now we get a chance to win "Rin". He's done in burlap with string-tied arms and legs. Rin is grubbly
primmed to give him a worn, well-loved look. He's got old black-button eyes and a hump
back like the old Steiff bears. Say "Hi" to cutie-pie Rin:

Click HERE
to go to Tammy's blog and follow the simple rules to enter the giveaway that ends on
September 18th, and the winner will be announced on September 19, 2011. Good Luck!
Later, Primmies...

New Giveaway At Firecracker Kids

Hi,Primmies,
There's a fabulous giveaway going on over at Firecracker Kids. Check out this photo of the Rolling Pin Spoon Spice Shelf that Carol and her husband are giving away this month:

Primmies, this is a REALLY NICE item for giveaway. They are indeed a very generous couple.
So if you don't already follow their blog, go on over to their blog to sign up and enter the giveaway. There are 8 chances altogether to win. Here's the link to the giveaway
post: Click Here To Go
Good Luck, everyone. Giveaway ends August 12, 2011. Winner will be announced August 14th.
Warm Regards,
Susan

Giveaway Mania

Wow! It seems too good to be true, but there is ANOTHER Giveaway and this is a LuLu. There are 5 prizes for 5 winners and they are all terrific. It's The Rusty Thimble Harvest Blessing Giveaway. The month of August for Brenda represents some milestones for her. It's her Blog Anniversary, her Etsy Shop Anniversary, and she has reached 800 followers on her Blog. The Giveaway runs until August 31, 2011 after which she will announce the winners September 1st. There are 5 prizes that go to 5 winners but because of the random generator used to pick numbers, you may win more than 1 prize!
I'll post the pictures with their descriptions first, and then the Giveaway guidelines that give us 8 chances for entry:

This is Pumpkin Gal. She is 34 inches tall and is a pattern from The Cheswick Company.

The Pumpkin Makedo is one of Brenda's designs and stands 15 inches tall.

The Crow is a design by Primitives By Dana

Here's the fabulous Witch that Brenda promised would be in another Giveaway. She's a
design by Vintage Polka Dot.

And finally, these adorable Pumpkin Head Tucks. They come in a set of three and this is a design by Paxton Valley Folk Art.

Here are all the ways we can win:
You must do this one, be a follower of her blog, new followers welcome, and leave ONE comment on her Giveaway Post Click HERE to go to the Giveaway Post on Brenda's Blog.
Go to her Etsy Shop and tell her what your favorite item is in her shop.
Click here to go to her Etsy Shop
Write about this Giveaway in an actual Post on your Blog
Share the picture at the beginning of her post (Pumpkin Gal) on your Blog Sidebar.
Grab her Button on the top left side of her Blog and place it on your Sidebar.
Share her Giveaway post on your Facebook Wall.
Send her a friend to sign up, make sure your friend says you sent them.
Sign up for her Newsletter, just click the envelope on the top left hand Sidebar. Put "Newsletter" in the subject line, and if you already signed up please mention it.
THERE! 8 chances to win, because August is the 8th month, because Brenda has 800 followers and because her wedding anniversary is in August. She is very appreciative for all of you that follow and for all your comments on her blog. Good Luck Everyone.
Bye, Primmies
Susan

Another Wonderful Giveaway

Here is an absolutely lovely felt Heart Brooch handmade by Lynn B of Happiness Is Cross Stitching. She is giving away one of these small loveheart brooches to celebrate that she has over 1,300 followers! The giveaway will be for one in your choice of pink, blue or
purple.

Here are the rules for the giveaway:
Leave a comment on or before July 31st on her post HERE Indicate your choice of color
If you are a follower or become a follower, you will be entered twice, please tell her you are a follower
If you post the photo below on your blog with a link back to Lynn you will be entered for a third chance, but please let her know you have done this. So, three chances to win. The draw will close July 31st and the winner will be announced a few days later.

And ANOTHER Milestone Giveaway

Julie of Primitive Heartstrings has reached 203 followers on her Blog and she would like to thank you all with a chance to win this beautiful Velvet Pear Pinkeep, a Stacy Nash Design.
Julie handstitched this pinkeep from vintage velvet and offers it on a distressed glass
candlestick. It has detailed featherstitching on three sides with a strawberry emery and
brown wool stem. She also includes a variety of pins.
To enter please be a follower of her blog and leave your comment on her Giveaway post page
Click Here and for an extra chance to win, post this Giveaway to your Blog Sidebar.
Entries will be accepted until August 16, 2011 10:00 p.m. Pacific time. Julie will choose the winner on August 17, 2011. Good Luck to everyone who enters.
Later, Primmies...
Warm Regards,
Susan

The Red Cupboard Post Giveaway

Hi, Primmies...
Kimberly of The Red Cupboard Post has reached 100 followers on her blog. Congratulations, Kimberly. That means that it's Giveaway time for this adorable Cupboard Tuck
Rag Doll

Kimberly will be drawing the winner of this giveaway on Wednesday, July 20, 2011.
Good Luck to everyone. I will post the winner here.
Stay Cool,
Susan

We Have More Winners!

The winner of the surprise giveaway from Bittersweet and Prim is
Karen of My Colonial Home. Congratulations, Karen!

The winner of the "Boo"tiful grim witch from The Rusty Thimble is Natalie of Tins and Treasures. Brenda says the witch will be flying off to Natalie's home!
Congratulations, Natalie!

Brenda is teasing about her upcoming giveaway in August. There's another witch in the
giveaway plus 4 more great prizes. Wow! Stay "posted" for info as I receive it.
And finally, Tamera of Country At Heart is the winner of the Scarecrow Nodder from
Crafty Stitchers. Cyndy also chose another name for a Scarecrow Head Ornie and the
winner is Annie of Old Annie Primitives. Congratulations to Annie!

Scarecrow Nodder

Scarecrow Ornie

See you next time, Primmies...
Warm Regards,
Susan

Another Great Giveaway At The Rusty Thimble

Check out this beautiful, wonderfully ghoulie witch with puppy eyes that is in The Rusty Thimble Giveaway this month. The winner will be drawn on July 15, 2011. This gorgeous witch is a design by Brenda Sanker of The Vintage Polka Dot, a wonderful artist and blogger I follow.
You should be a follower of The Rusty Thimble blog and Brenda has lots of extra chances for you to be eligible for.

Click Here

Here's another chance to win a giveaway at Bittersweet And Prim. It's a SURPRISE giveaway and you have until July 14th at midnight to enter.

Click here to enter
Good Luck! Have a fantastic day if I don't talk to you again today.
Warmest Regards,
Susan