tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-86704538416566369332024-03-13T09:01:55.117-07:00Deb's Country CraftsDeb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.comBlogger271125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-3212034552686079762012-04-16T19:35:00.000-07:002012-04-16T19:35:56.498-07:00A sad passing in our lives.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YlIqUYI5Itw/T4zVmBs4PMI/AAAAAAAABYk/kV5tgCRy5pQ/s1600/Ron+and+I.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="236" nda="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YlIqUYI5Itw/T4zVmBs4PMI/AAAAAAAABYk/kV5tgCRy5pQ/s320/Ron+and+I.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My father in law Ron passed away yesterday from a heart condition at 89 years old he would have been 90 July 20th 2012. He was a wonderful man and was loved by many. He had a terrific sence of humor and a laugh like no one else, and boy did he like to laugh. A huge void will be in all of our lives without him. I was his daughter in law for 37 years and I loved it! RIP Ron, I love you!</div>Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-20415214396339306822012-03-30T07:22:00.000-07:002012-03-30T07:22:37.394-07:00Happy Spring!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dg-ba93eXe4/T3W9TCNzsRI/AAAAAAAABYU/RywpP0wmuzI/s1600/astrid+a3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Dg-ba93eXe4/T3W9TCNzsRI/AAAAAAAABYU/RywpP0wmuzI/s400/astrid+a3.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vvxeNxSk9gU/T3W9VwubzWI/AAAAAAAABYc/ZR3XOLNvUs0/s1600/astrid+b2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" dea="true" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vvxeNxSk9gU/T3W9VwubzWI/AAAAAAAABYc/ZR3XOLNvUs0/s400/astrid+b2.jpg" width="311" /></a></div>Wow, it's been a while since my last post hasn't it, like my Dad always said "Long Time No See"! Spring is early here in MN we are supposed to be in the 70's this weekend, LOVE it! My tulips are poking out of the leaves I put on my gardens to mulch them for winter. Not sure if I should rake them out or not but I probably will this weekend. I think spring is a month ahead of schedule here, yeah!<br />
I finished and added these two rabbits that I call Astrid to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/debscountry">Etsy page</a> . I just love how they turned out such sweet expressions on there faces I think. I used a Sweet Meadows Farm pattern to make them.<br />
I recently opened a vintage Etsy shop <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/DebscountryVintage">http://www.etsy.com/shop/DebscountryVintage</a> I LOVE antiquing and thrift store shopping treasure hunting, plus I have WAY too many vintage collectables in my house so I thought it was time to part with some of them hence the shop opening. I hope you hop on over to take a look at it. <br />
My brother also recently opened two new shops on Etsy these are the links:<br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/alsredesignupcycled">http://www.etsy.com/shop/alsredesignupcycled</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/alsredesignvintage">http://www.etsy.com/shop/alsredesignvintage</a><br />
He is sooooo talented and creative I hope you take a look at both of his great shops. <br />
Hope you all are enjoying springtime, wherever you live! :)<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IiquO54L3JE/TyaysSJI4vI/AAAAAAAABX8/Pb6ZLrfuuqk/s1600/Darcy+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gda="true" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IiquO54L3JE/TyaysSJI4vI/AAAAAAAABX8/Pb6ZLrfuuqk/s320/Darcy+1.jpg" width="249" /></a></div>I'm slowing getting back into the groove of doll making for 2012. These are two of my latest creations, they are for sale on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/debscountry">Etsy page</a> right now. I'll be making some spring/Easter dolls next. <br />
My Mom was recently hospitalized with pnemonia and then went home with hospice care so I'll be spending lots of quality time with her and crafting in between. Life sure is hard sometimes I'm trying to remember to live in the present and enjoy every good thing and not dwell on the reality. My 2 sisters, and 1 brother an I gave my Mom a bedroom makeover yesterday. We made it really girly, lots of pink floral, garden theme and cheerful. She loved it! <br />
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<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Christmas 2011 -- Birth of a New Tradition</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em></em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>As the holidays approach, the giant Asian factories are kicking into</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>high gear to provide Americans with monstrous piles of cheaply produced</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>goods -- Merchandise that has been produced at the expense of American</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>labor. This year will be different. This year Americans will give the</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>gift of genuine concern for other Americans. There is no longer an</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>excuse that, at gift giving time, nothing can be found that is produced</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>by American hands. Yes there is!</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>It's time to think outside the box, people. Who says a gift needs to</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>fit in a shirt box, wrapped in Chinese produced wrapping paper?</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Everyone -- yes EVERYONE gets their hair cut. How about gift</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>certificates from your local American hair salon or barber?</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Gym membership? It's appropriate for all ages who are thinking about</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>some health improvement.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Who wouldn't appreciate getting their car detailed? Small, American</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>owned detail shops and car washes would love to sell you a gift</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>certificate or a book of gift certificates.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Are you one of those extravagant givers who think nothing of plonking</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>down the Benjamines on a Chinese made flat-screen? Perhaps that</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>grateful gift receiver would like his driveway sealed, or lawn mowed</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>for the summer, or driveway plowed all winter, or games at the local</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>golf course.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>There are a bazillion owner-run restaurants -- all offering gift</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>certificates. And, if your intended isn't the fancy eatery sort, what</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>about a half dozen breakfasts at the local breakfast joint. Remember, folks</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>this isn't about big National chains -- this is about supporting your</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>home town Americans with their financial lives on the line to keep</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>their doors open.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>How many people couldn't use an oil change for their car, truck or</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>motorcycle, done at a shop run by the American working guy?</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Thinking about a heartfelt gift for mom? Mom would LOVE the services of</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>a local cleaning lady for a day.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>My computer could use a tune-up, and I KNOW I can find some young guy</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>who is struggling to get his repair business up and running.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>OK, you were looking for something more personal. Local crafts people</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>spin their own wool and knit them into scarves. They make jewelry, and</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>pottery and beautiful wooden boxes.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Plan your holiday outings at local, owner operated restaurants and</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>leave your server a nice tip. And, how about going out to see a play or</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>ballet at your hometown theatre.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Musicians need love too, so find a venue showcasing local bands.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Honestly, people, do you REALLY need to buy another ten thousand</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Chinese lights for the house? When you buy a five dollar string of</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>light, about fifty cents stays in the community. If you have those</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>kinds of bucks to burn, leave the mailman, trash guy or babysitter a</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>nice BIG tip.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>You see, Christmas is no longer about draining American pockets so that</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>China can build another glittering city. Christmas is now about caring</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>about US, encouraging American small businesses to keep plugging away</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>to follow their dreams. And, when we care about other Americans, we</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>care about our communities, and the benefits come back to us in ways we</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>couldn't imagine. THIS is the new American Christmas tradition.</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>This is a wonderful idea but my husband thought of something that makes sense if you buy someone something they will buy themselves anyway like a haircut is that really helping the ecomomy??? He said you need to buy them something they wouldn't buy themselves, that may be a haircut I know some of my family members need one right now, not naming any names though, lol. Speaking of buying handmade I am going to be doing a show this Saturday from 9-4 at North Branch High School </em></span><span style="color: #cc0000; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>North Branch MN. Take care and hope to see you there.</em></span></div>Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-41814533909313124232011-11-07T17:02:00.000-08:002011-11-07T17:02:43.721-08:00It's been awhile!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F3Ai1IRtQcg/Trh8mSs0OUI/AAAAAAAABXc/YlU4KRKcq80/s1600/scarecrow+sculpt+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" ida="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F3Ai1IRtQcg/Trh8mSs0OUI/AAAAAAAABXc/YlU4KRKcq80/s320/scarecrow+sculpt+5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>It's been awhile since I've posted hasn't it, not sure why but I just lost interest in posting. I've also been busy making new things for my show on November 19th at North Branch High School this is the link for more info: </em></span><a href="http://www.stmawt.org/craft_show.htm"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>http://www.stmawt.org/craft_show.htm</em></span></a><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> Hope to see you there! It's a fun show!</em></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>I sculpted this scarecrow pictured above out of paperclay. I really enjoy making small paperclay sculptures but they are very time consuming so I've only made a few of them. This little guy is for sale on my Etsy page along with a Raggedy Ann I sculpted too. </em></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/debscountry"><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>http://www.etsy.com/shop/debscountry</em></span></a><span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> </em></span><br />
<span style="color: #b45f06; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Until next time then gotta run. Happy Fall Yall. </em></span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--99SdVgfRFY/Tm9ezs0tx4I/AAAAAAAABXQ/5_j0RY8LCn8/s1600/Little+Falls+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" rba="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/--99SdVgfRFY/Tm9ezs0tx4I/AAAAAAAABXQ/5_j0RY8LCn8/s320/Little+Falls+2011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>2011 Little Falls Art's and Crafts Fair is behind me now for another year. This was our 15th year there, unbelievable how fast time flies! The crowd was way down this year. I'm not sure what all the reasons for that were but one of them was that it was one of the last dry beautiful warm weekends for people to go to the lake and I think that's where alot of them were. It got alot hotter than predicted it was 90 degrees by late afternoon instead of 82 which sent most of the shoppers home by 3:00 and the show went until 6:00. Then on Sunday it was the slowest least amount of shoppers there in the 15 years we've been there. I'm the luckiest woman in the world to have my husband Gordy helping me with the whole thing, I couldn't do it without him. All in all it didn't rain, an it wasn't windy, setting up and tearing down on Friday night and Sunday afternoon went smoothly with special thanks to our oldest son Brad with that, also to my sister Renee for helping me on Saturday. Thank you to all of my faithful wonderful customers and all of the great comments that is what inspires me to keep doing this. </div>Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-74341173969959213602011-09-08T09:18:00.000-07:002011-09-08T09:18:48.527-07:00This is just one of the examples of some of the great new items I'll have at Little Falls Arts and Crafts Fair<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EzoBZbjrSHo/TmjpNE9iAKI/AAAAAAAABXA/wh6uJbFokEs/s1600/snowman+wreath.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" nba="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-EzoBZbjrSHo/TmjpNE9iAKI/AAAAAAAABXA/wh6uJbFokEs/s400/snowman+wreath.jpg" width="351" /></a></div>Little Falls Arts and Crafts Fair in Little Falls MN is this weekend Sept 10th and 11th. I will have LOTS of new unique items this year like this snowman wreath perfect to have up all winter season, so hopefully you'll be there to check it out. Please come and say hi if you're one of my blog readers let me know I often wonder how many of you are out there. The weather is supposed to be gorgeous sunny 80 degrees, that makes me so happy! Gotta go now get ready so byeeeeee!</div>Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-80661745543568536812011-08-15T06:25:00.000-07:002011-08-15T06:25:38.916-07:0026 days left before my BIG art fair!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" closure_uid_luub7s="164" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dZHEjxQmnZA/TkkbHM1XKXI/AAAAAAAABW8/9QV-1NjNTDw/s1600/5+kids+safe+dolls.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="136" naa="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-dZHEjxQmnZA/TkkbHM1XKXI/AAAAAAAABW8/9QV-1NjNTDw/s400/5+kids+safe+dolls.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em closure_uid_luub7s="202">Wow, summer's flying by at record speed it seems! I know it's been forever since I've posted. No excuses just plain didn't feel like it, not sure why.</em></span><br />
<div closure_uid_luub7s="124"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em closure_uid_luub7s="203">I have this bunch of cutie's done and ready for Little Falls arts festival. They are a new design of my Kid's Safe Raggedy Ann dolls. They can be washed and the clothes are removable. They a sure to bring a smile to your face, the doll on the far left is currently for sale on my Etsy page. </em></span></div><div closure_uid_luub7s="124"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>I'm working on finishing up some fall things now scarecrows, and cute black cats. I've also started a dozen other dolls with various themes. Hopefully I will have a very productive next 26 days. </em></span></div><div closure_uid_luub7s="124"><span style="color: #134f5c; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em closure_uid_luub7s="204">By the way don't forget to come see my at Little Falls arts festival on Sept. 10th and 11th in Little Falls MN. I'll have a bunch of new things this year! Please say hi and let me know you read this! Hoping for weather as nice as last year was that weekend too!</em></span></div></div>Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-51324641203978415092011-04-22T09:01:00.000-07:002011-04-22T09:01:02.377-07:00I'm offering free shipping on my Etsy page.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c-wif5QXXFc/TbGl3Zu-DAI/AAAAAAAABW4/0GaUHbhXr3c/s1600/Raggedy+Ann+and+Andy+couple+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" i8="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-c-wif5QXXFc/TbGl3Zu-DAI/AAAAAAAABW4/0GaUHbhXr3c/s400/Raggedy+Ann+and+Andy+couple+1.jpg" width="335" /></a></div>In honor of Easter and Mother's Day I'm offering free shipping on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/debscountry">Etsy page</a> Use coupon code spring2011 in the checkout. These two cuties are listed on there right now! Hop over and take a peek, I have tons of things on there right now. Happy Easter everyone!<br />
</div>Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-5811803787896039832011-04-12T07:39:00.000-07:002011-04-12T07:39:05.344-07:00Happy Birthday Mom!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9cpc8DLN2qo/TaRhhLn880I/AAAAAAAABW0/raB1dkZGIK8/s1600/Mom+and+Dad+with+Cathy+and+I.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" r6="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-9cpc8DLN2qo/TaRhhLn880I/AAAAAAAABW0/raB1dkZGIK8/s320/Mom+and+Dad+with+Cathy+and+I.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Today is the best Mom in the world's birthday! It's my Mom's 76th birthday today. This is my Mom and Dad with my sister Cathy on the right and me on the left. I love this picture the way we look so secure with them holding us. I hated picture taking, hence the look on my face. My Mom said she would be sad today because my Dad isn't here for her birthday, he was for by her side for 56 years of birthdays so I can understand her saddness. She says she doesn't want to celebrate but I told her it is a celebration since the day she was born was one of the best days for so many people that love her. Mom please know how happy I am that you are here today and I will celebrate it with you! I love you so very much, more than words could ever say. You are my Mom and my friend, thank you for everything you've taught me and given me it all makes me who I am today. I hope I make you proud. </div>Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-32288645594845777662011-03-07T16:43:00.000-08:002011-03-07T16:43:14.808-08:00Some of our new calves born this week 2011<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-G1mt7VkbvLM/TXV4iwLt3wI/AAAAAAAABWY/mWtr5I6qMyQ/s1600/baby+calf+and+mama+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" q6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-G1mt7VkbvLM/TXV4iwLt3wI/AAAAAAAABWY/mWtr5I6qMyQ/s320/baby+calf+and+mama+2011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WznYi3Uz94A/TXV4pZw1G0I/AAAAAAAABWc/tpHWfSomOIg/s1600/baby+calf+laying+down+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="207" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-WznYi3Uz94A/TXV4pZw1G0I/AAAAAAAABWc/tpHWfSomOIg/s320/baby+calf+laying+down+2011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-oRJHWyruznk/TXV4t7rzsUI/AAAAAAAABWg/GmaVe3lftv0/s1600/baby+calves+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-oRJHWyruznk/TXV4t7rzsUI/AAAAAAAABWg/GmaVe3lftv0/s320/baby+calves+2011.jpg" width="306" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-REY9PA8XYAU/TXV4_2bdDqI/AAAAAAAABWo/dFjOFSZsB18/s1600/new+baby+calf+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="206" q6="true" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-REY9PA8XYAU/TXV4_2bdDqI/AAAAAAAABWo/dFjOFSZsB18/s320/new+baby+calf+2011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_RP8lqXMywQ/TXV5H5v7g4I/AAAAAAAABWs/iPSb9aldrqk/s1600/cows+and+babies+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="213" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-_RP8lqXMywQ/TXV5H5v7g4I/AAAAAAAABWs/iPSb9aldrqk/s320/cows+and+babies+2011.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V5j-rxLooVA/TXV5M1eDvOI/AAAAAAAABWw/zqzmptWjdcc/s1600/mama+and+baby+2011.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" q6="true" src="https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-V5j-rxLooVA/TXV5M1eDvOI/AAAAAAAABWw/zqzmptWjdcc/s320/mama+and+baby+2011.jpg" width="256" /></a></div>These are some of our new calves that were born in the last week 7 out of 21 have been born. We had one that didn't make it, that was hard to take. It was so cute, we tried for hrs to get it to come around but in the end it didn't work, poor little girl. I hope all the rest are born without any troubles. <br />
I've been busy working on dolls lately and have listed a bunch of new spring/Easter items on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/debscountry">Etsy page</a> Hop on over there to take a look. Charlotte rabbit is going to be on her way to her new home to Duluth Mn in the morning. The three little Annies named Ella were inspired by my memories of when I was little the dresses my Mom used to make us and the bonnets we wore they were fun to make.<br />
Have a great week everyone!</div>Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-55808619947289004572011-02-20T08:58:00.000-08:002011-02-20T08:58:18.133-08:00St Patricks Day "Jade" ready for adoption.<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-et2PC955nWA/TWFE2WQYp6I/AAAAAAAABV8/Rzmfpt3o-CY/s1600/2+Jade+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" j6="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-et2PC955nWA/TWFE2WQYp6I/AAAAAAAABV8/Rzmfpt3o-CY/s320/2+Jade+1.jpg" width="234" /></a></div>"Jade" is still awaiting adoption on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/debscountry">Etsy page</a> She had a twin but she is off to her new home in NJ with her friend "Arianna" springtime/Easter Annie. I've started working on some rabbits now. It's good to get back to sewing dolls after a little break. <br />
I'll be taking another little break this week, my brother and I are taking my Mom to Las Vegas for a 4 day getaway. Sister Cathy in Colorado is meeting us there, yippee. As most of you know my daughter, son in law and son are all in Las Vegas so can't wait to see all of them. Mom's brother lives in Vegas also, she hasn't seen him for at least 5 years so that will be a sweet reunion too. That will be one thing off my Mom's bucket list. Hope the weather will be nice while we're there, we are supposed to get dumped on here today maybe a foot of the white crap, yuckie! Just when you think spring may be in the near future.....NOT!<br />
Hope you're all having a great weekend!<br />
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<span style="color: #6aa84f; font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Have a wonderful weekend everyone!</em></span><br />
</div>Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-88261056933681408142011-01-20T08:03:00.000-08:002011-01-20T08:03:17.737-08:00This made me SO happy!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TThbF1OjBtI/AAAAAAAABVs/D1o7VntpIv0/s1600/uncle+pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="322" s5="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TThbF1OjBtI/AAAAAAAABVs/D1o7VntpIv0/s400/uncle+pic.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>This comment was left in my feedback section on my Etsy page for me today. <br />
Debbie did a wonderful job of recreating my uncle's childhood companion, Reenie. It brought back so many memories to my entire family. We were all brought to tears with his return and haven't stopped taking turns hugging him. Thanks so much for all of your hard work. <br />
It almost brought me to tears that I could do this for them. I was so scared I wouldn't be able to recreate it but the story was so sweet I really wanted to. When the uncle of the woman who ordered this doll was young he had a doll that he LOVED and carried it with him everywhere he went and one day it disappeared. She wanted me to make one like it for him. The doll is a little different than I'm used to making. I was practically holding my breath hoping to hear back if they liked it or not. So this made my day! <br />
Hope you're all having a good day too!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TSfGaPcg2FI/AAAAAAAABVg/SvBGSt3-TaQ/s1600/Raggedy+V+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TSfGaPcg2FI/AAAAAAAABVg/SvBGSt3-TaQ/s400/Raggedy+V+1.jpg" width="191" /></a></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TSfGmEw7YKI/AAAAAAAABVo/9pGP3EPXkPM/s1600/Ragg+A+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TSfGmEw7YKI/AAAAAAAABVo/9pGP3EPXkPM/s400/Ragg+A+1.jpg" width="176" /></a></div>These are my three new Valentine's Day Raggedy Ann's up for adoption on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/debscountry">Etsy page</a>. Pop on over and take a look at them. They are way cuter in person, I know I always say that but it's true really they are! Now on to my next project tomorrow. <br />
It's was freezing cold here today hopefully this really cold stuff doesn't last long it isn't fun. Even the 20's are ok but once it gets to the single digits and below brrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr not good especially when the wind is blowing like today. How many more months of winter?!!@#<br />
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-19920041889388901472011-01-06T07:30:00.000-08:002011-01-06T07:30:26.543-08:00I've been busy making "NEW" dolls!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TSXdq528OhI/AAAAAAAABVY/wtL_5dBuMqA/s1600/Taylor+Ann+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TSXdq528OhI/AAAAAAAABVY/wtL_5dBuMqA/s400/Taylor+Ann+1.jpg" width="296" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>I'm starting out 2011 making some cute new dolls. This one is Taylor Ann, she just got caught in her curlers hence the surprised face. My inspiration to make her was finding these adorable vintage curlers in an antique store. I just LOVE finding cute things that give me inspiration to create something new. I'm currently making 3 Valentine dolls to add to my </em></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/debscountry"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Etsy page</em></span></a><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em> in the next few days. Then maybe St Pats day not sure I have a bunch of cute vintage toys to give me ideas for the next cuties. </em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif;"><em>Winter is back to it's normal COLD, snowy self this year here in MN, we haven't had one of these for a while. It's a good thing I'm gonna get a couple breaks away to someplace warm in the next few months, I know I'm sooooooooooo lucky, I wish everyone could get away. Hugs, hope your staying warm!</em></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div>Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-90811928563162436432010-12-30T18:07:00.000-08:002010-12-30T18:07:10.662-08:00Happy New Year!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TR05PSNZljI/AAAAAAAABVU/joPgAPyWQbY/s1600/New+Year+banner.gif" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="97" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TR05PSNZljI/AAAAAAAABVU/joPgAPyWQbY/s400/New+Year+banner.gif" width="400" /></a></div><div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div>My wish for you is for a Happy & Healthy 2011 everyone! 2010 has been a year filled with amazing joy and the deepest saddness I've ever felt and more stess than I thought I could handle sometimes. It's hard for me to say I'll be happy to have 2010 behind me since some parts of it were amazing and wonderful others well you know.... I hope 2011 is a good one for everyone! Wow how time flies!!!Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-14526648310640573242010-12-19T07:49:00.000-08:002010-12-19T07:49:31.422-08:00Happy Holidays!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TQ4mlsG_SlI/AAAAAAAABVM/UAIyWIYHzo0/s1600/point.+pic.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="360" n4="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TQ4mlsG_SlI/AAAAAAAABVM/UAIyWIYHzo0/s400/point.+pic.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><strong><span style="color: #cc0000;">Happy Holidays</span></strong> to all of you out there! Speaking of all of you out there, I've added a counter on my page to count the hits on here, there seem to be a lot of you reading this, but where are the comments :(???? I am feeling like NO ONE (except a few faithful friends, you know who you are, thanks so much) is out there reading this but my counter says otherwise. Please let me know your there by leaving a comment. I've had a couple comments lately that I can't read because they're in another language, is there a program on here that changes comments to english??? Not sure, I wish there was though. I've been told by a few of my customers at craft shows that they read this, please if you are reading will you let me know. I'm trying to decide if it's worth it or not to me to keep posting. <br />
Hope your all having a stress free weekend before the BIG holiday weekend. Take care!Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-3464055699032094802010-12-04T09:02:00.000-08:002010-12-04T09:02:30.804-08:00Three "NEW" pairs of recycled wool mittens done!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TPpxYbJoD3I/AAAAAAAABVI/nTPpALFgpQg/s1600/green+mitts+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="271" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TPpxYbJoD3I/AAAAAAAABVI/nTPpALFgpQg/s320/green+mitts+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TPpxP0WSvoI/AAAAAAAABVE/Ycu7H0X4V6I/s1600/blue+mitts+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TPpxP0WSvoI/AAAAAAAABVE/Ycu7H0X4V6I/s320/blue+mitts+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TPpxH-5WHMI/AAAAAAAABVA/dEw-kb5r8F4/s1600/stripe+mitt+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="285" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TPpxH-5WHMI/AAAAAAAABVA/dEw-kb5r8F4/s320/stripe+mitt+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Three "NEW" pairs of recycled wool mittens done yesterday and listed on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/debscountry">Etsy page</a> I may have to make myself a pair of these lavendar an green mittens. While I was making these it occured to me that they would match my down coat perfectly and I do need a pair of mittens to go with that coat, so I guess I better get busy on them since we got 5 inches of new snow on the ground and it is really cold here! It's looking like we will have a white Christmas here this year. That isn't a big deal for me having a white Christmas but I know it is for a lot of people. I grew up in Florida so snow doesn't represent Christmas for me. Lots of fun events to go to in the next few days so I'll be out and about in this winter wonderland of ours! Hope you all have a wonderful weekend!Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-11607549066698892132010-12-02T16:58:00.000-08:002010-12-04T08:48:33.553-08:00They sold so FAST!!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TPg9Lb4Pb9I/AAAAAAAABU8/TWiwQHf5k50/s1600/pink+mittens+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TPg9Lb4Pb9I/AAAAAAAABU8/TWiwQHf5k50/s320/pink+mittens+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TPg9AXCMToI/AAAAAAAABU4/OwjaIPORFek/s1600/orange+mittens+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="259" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TPg9AXCMToI/AAAAAAAABU4/OwjaIPORFek/s320/orange+mittens+1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><em><span style="color: #38761d; font-family: Times, "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: large;">I finished these two pairs of recycled wool mittens up on Tuesday night, love the way they turned out, then I listed them on Wednesday mid morning and both were sold within a couple hours. I sent a note to my email list that I was listing them and to hurry to look since they would probably sell fast and they did so sorry if you were one of them that was interested. I promise I'll make more starting tomorrow. I also sent a doll to New Zealand today, Merry Ann, <strong>fun, </strong>she has a long journey ahead of her<strong>!</strong> Cyber Monday and Black Friday were a major bummer no action, zippo for me on my Etsy page. So I hope my recent sales are a sign things will pick up for me. I plan to be working on alot of great new things before Christmas. The ideas are going round and round in my head! Byeeeee now!</span></em>Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-51792376136227549682010-11-30T16:31:00.000-08:002010-11-30T16:31:20.879-08:00I miss my Granddog Roxy!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TPWVAXPHSLI/AAAAAAAABU0/R3oRzTZL96E/s1600/close+up+Roxy+-+Copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TPWVAXPHSLI/AAAAAAAABU0/R3oRzTZL96E/s640/close+up+Roxy+-+Copy.jpg" width="542" /></a></div>This little sweetie is my Granddog Roxy! My sister sent me this picture over the weekend. Oh she's such a sweetheart! I haven't been able to see her since August. My daughter and son in law are coming home for Christmas but they can't bring Roxy since they're flying. We are going to there house in March so that will be the next time I get to see her, boohoo. She's a Pomeranian and a little cuddle bug, lover. I miss you Roxy!!!<br />
I am almost finished with two new pairs of felted wool mittens, my first batch this year so far. It must be the very cold snowy weather here that inspired me, there's NO doubt about it winter is here! I'll be listing them on my Etsy page probably tomorrow if your interested hop on over and take a look. I have a ton of stuff on my page right now. Hugs!Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8670453841656636933.post-27419294076007635372010-11-24T13:37:00.000-08:002010-11-24T13:37:01.967-08:00Sale starts today on my Etsy page!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TO2FPGV9rOI/AAAAAAAABUw/pH308m1SusI/s1600/Merry+4+of+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TO2FPGV9rOI/AAAAAAAABUw/pH308m1SusI/s640/Merry+4+of+5.jpg" width="420" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TO2D2N2ccyI/AAAAAAAABUc/cDx1K2VEriE/s1600/Merry+1+of+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_MNfho-2aPVA/TO2D2N2ccyI/AAAAAAAABUc/cDx1K2VEriE/s640/Merry+1+of+5.jpg" width="438" /></a></div>I am having a 10% off sale 11/24-11/29 on my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/debscountry">Etsy page</a> just enter coupon code annie4u at the checkout. This cutie is one of the items listed she is two sided one side happy one side sad. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving weekend everyone! Hugs!Deb's Country Craftshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02893568459765916704noreply@blogger.com1