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</div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-70399858685538800022010-12-31T21:35:00.006-05:002011-02-03T13:18:57.823-05:00Adorable Giveaway!!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 186px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 320px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5557040897480558258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_Pwx8DDOCRtVZ7ONXgxoIO9nlo7fZKASnRqzQf9ZTjBPtyJSQKgwWrudLarVELmwTFMhoY2sFDyen-Rq_unG1bx76aBasQ1qOGHaignkALwlsEEIxJO-4O-M2mYMwAFzcNy9dQ1W2vOw/s320/Willa%2527s+cuttingboard1.JPG" />Willa, over at <a href="http://www.theoldcupboarddoorblog.com/"><strong><span style="color:#660000;">The Old Cupboard Door</span></strong></a> is having this adorable giveaway. Run on over there and check it out. While you're there take a minute and read the post about <a href="http://www.theoldcupboarddoorblog.com/2010/12/my-christmas-puppy.html"><span style="color:#996633;"><strong>Sadie</strong></span></a>...she is just too cute!!<br /><br /><br /><div> </div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-48706851121294659652010-08-29T05:47:00.005-04:002010-08-29T05:52:18.711-04:00Have you seen these?<div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.yorkiesprimitives.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#993300;">Yorkie's Primitives</span></a> is having a great giveaway....be sure to stop by and sign up for it!!!</div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center">Meet Faith....isn't she adorable? </div><div align="center"><br /></div><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 200px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510767172903427362" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh0XIwzlHna3YYwzXjAX8s35SIgYDQUco1TRJ3kKXjCsgAQThy4CUoCIMqUVuDKGJnAzDKc3RykMT5CBoehELSN7I8ncV2gSE-JRxUDpwEK6SBfkV3dAcVAZ4nsRIN4YNzTwmfU-BbEwA/s320/001.JPG" /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">What a great candle board too!<img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 200px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 150px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5510767041365855634" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVEbEA8QBvppilUkPM_VCcP6UaRZ-Oze5hzfvvnjauZBHmMVa2DmZ8RGMzGrGs051dqPNS-l8u47dxhfUZ4UKi2e1Jfvr-G4dIb2zfSoXZ0-3TtnsPdIDvQQChsGMaUq8IkehFBAZT4YM/s320/009.JPG" /></div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-69851327062669163542010-08-04T10:10:00.005-04:002010-08-04T13:04:01.182-04:00OFG features on the Craftcult!<div align="center">Etsy's team <span style="color:#cc6600;"><strong>OFG</strong></span> has had 3 front page features on the Craftcult this morning. </div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">OFG is having a Autumn Celebration and several of the members made special items that are being featured in Etsy treasuries. </div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Here are the Autumn Celebration treasuries that have made the front page so far. </div><br /><br /><br /><div align="center">Congrats to all the artists that are in these treasuries!!</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501559190120945090" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 315px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY8trVoZ6Hr-IKoSJ0socYNIZ2tItxW1qVrhL8de8KbZv5aUWZ_xDYa7DAEKPw60EBBAtjCJYwCXI3uQorUxVkI5m0Uce2n9PG_tG9vz9bQg8YeIpkFnPw0cBbSsBW_ruw38AXv_gjRp0/s320/Natalie's+Treasury.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501559188569369602" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 311px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHQk344z4ko6xC2OVG7bMJvC1cCNqOXDS_Ai0vEB2zYlvGUSFbaiy4q5asv-5UUXpp5AlHuNlEPU2uEq23VtuG6luVs7F4kO-Ik8Ak3VIBWH4LSq2B90PNvQF4EEjoGpjtMCY05kL17_Q/s320/Untitled-1+copy.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5501601521427037522" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 316px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZQzuYoqykZMcTiVwYU_WEzOGUPOG0n4cUL0H-eB5EeXuf2mx_pp1vHjm5aYiox5_Z5liTX89sbkaYeDf9dH_7CS4mDgZuKrJmwCzULLO0_ti2PFOysKm2ceFbikHUipphkB83rlDvbl0/s320/The+Country+Store.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><div></div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-34885525294677194832010-08-02T17:52:00.006-04:002010-08-02T18:38:37.939-04:00You're going to want to see these!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-aulJmOFHY_X7oRr37pwWxR0BI6ccrFQHbXWyYTAVZ0MebU_OeL8jM9cIOlyW4vzjUwLjqxIMjNSm-4eJNbY4wZy36XVNFsfIZehelEFNl1uW2v4fgndPJNl6U3daD7I2kzRZMEmv-8/s1600/FallCelebration500.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5500934506197231010" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 192px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb-aulJmOFHY_X7oRr37pwWxR0BI6ccrFQHbXWyYTAVZ0MebU_OeL8jM9cIOlyW4vzjUwLjqxIMjNSm-4eJNbY4wZy36XVNFsfIZehelEFNl1uW2v4fgndPJNl6U3daD7I2kzRZMEmv-8/s320/FallCelebration500.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc6600;"><strong>Come check out the fantastic </strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc6600;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/search_results.php?search_query=acofg&search_type=all"><span style="font-size:180%;color:#cc9933;">Autumn Celebration</span></a> </strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#cc6600;"><strong>going on at the Etsy Team Old Farmhouse Gathering.</strong></span> </div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><div align="center"></div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-41291637996032597202010-06-04T08:18:00.003-04:002010-06-04T08:22:25.656-04:00Oh my goodness.....<div align="center">Wish I had a picture to share of all the goodies that Miss Lynn has on her blog, as a giveaway this month. </div><div align="center"><br />You'll just have to trust me on this one and run on over to </div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><a href="http://paintingthymeneedfuls.blogspot.com/2010/06/thyme-for-picnic-and-summer-thyme-give.html"><strong>Painting Thyme Needfuls</strong></a> </span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><span style="color:#000000;">and sign up!!</span></span></div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-40530825349789926192010-06-01T21:03:00.002-04:002010-06-01T21:08:36.078-04:00Wait Till you See This!!!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibu85HjP_gtx0VhqzYlim1Uornt0Ta887hN3pXqs_W7OrHaqz25FOu_Zaw59vOhmkGmjxfM8c1uq5D9jahxob9mySS5Hly7Av33gXJtX6maZZDcXLHqp9Ru5ZGIygQjgzVHTPAsmq4PFw/s1600/rpbcNEW.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477976199600348450" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 196px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibu85HjP_gtx0VhqzYlim1Uornt0Ta887hN3pXqs_W7OrHaqz25FOu_Zaw59vOhmkGmjxfM8c1uq5D9jahxob9mySS5Hly7Av33gXJtX6maZZDcXLHqp9Ru5ZGIygQjgzVHTPAsmq4PFw/s320/rpbcNEW.JPG" border="0" /></a><strong><span style="color:#990000;"> This rack rocks!!!!</span></strong></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Find out more about it at:</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://firecrackerkid.blogspot.com/2010/05/new-from-woodshop.html"><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Firecrackerkid Primitives<br /></strong></span></a></div><div align="center"></div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-45436598195817714312010-06-01T08:56:00.007-04:002010-06-01T09:24:52.769-04:00T2T Challenge at The Paint Bucket<div><div><div><div><a href="http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/group/ThePaintBucket/"><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>The Paint Bucket</strong></span></a> just wrapped up a T2T challenge between a few of the members. Just thought I would share the finished pieces.<br /><br />First from Jody of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Primgal"><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Primgal's Primitive Palette</strong></span></a> , we have a set of wood salt and pepper shakers. You can find these and many other great items on her Etsy. <img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477794327523345506" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 212px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyWPaqDXP19wbLLAnyikAYKT55H_sxgJkTEMTKocw7rZyl0iJ_fEjhURsd20qcGgGkK2frcl01gNfoGYGEQs_28Eelv6WWCtEtvM02Kh2nmfBcRIuF-zBMAEBB7bn1_8meTm_Y6-eMWHQ/s320/Blog+Photo.jpg" border="0" /></div><br /><div>Donnna of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/strokedfromtheheart"><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Stroked From The Heart</strong></span></a> painted her challenge on a tray she picked up at a yard sale for a nickle. What a transformation!</div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477794540400757570" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv1Vro99GSmyPVtbrFw3kDMP5mpP2gI24yARUN-P0fPfuzxJyeZdCV4q4dRmX9i4RDFjbpsPUgzXtmZ2d0ooI3DfphP4U18KYQ_We-EDBgVv1j55-MhaTZXCYW34Bmb-SjBEU-ITB7gqQ/s320/Rooster_Tray_013resized.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>Glenda of <a href="http://www.cottonridgeemporium.com/"><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Cotton Ridge Emporium</strong></span></a> presented a garden hoe for her piece. Glenda has this piece for sale on her Etsy!</div><div> </div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477794684698823842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOa85GERygeFvtOz7EwxylPzo7cemO6xvA5WrVRwt8k0afI9App_OLRjVEW9ZYld3qeU1E6cJ1AcvbOf9AJLOjEBgHC93mcKxWPdTQTU2qTb-r10ur-60SHyejYaFCn5YhaivkbgeZQTc/s320/Tmp00003.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><br /><div>I decided to try my hand at painting an old salad bowl...I had fun doing this one. </div><br /><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5477794986291292178" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-TQXs-zSvuJfsItnApaJz14Bwk4VuP6TRUGCq3IYXWZYAtZyXgtsufCnS806FZcHt5IpAlQrmdEdFyx0O1bGnO6dP8ji8r58gRj5ynR0zFcTWJLP0KiWSZn7hubEFFp7GoL41K74kIdQ/s320/bowl+011.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div>If you like to paint....and chat about painting with like minded folks...come join us at <a href="http://dir.groups.yahoo.com/group/ThePaintBucket/"><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>The Paint Bucket</strong></span></a> ....we'd love to have you. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div></div></div></div></div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-80069407704480144922010-05-05T06:21:00.004-04:002010-05-05T06:26:45.034-04:00Pattern Giveaway!!!<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZXljkEGrdt8Anesf3zTAnIfBh5sqAN2vrMcnmo-9KPtFYkHpTk7MDwXoq94Pi_zK7Z8vnNfoz8vBDSe6lPj2r54fchAFmJVFJNn28v50lp-H8NILb6QnejUpiza_YXggE_revmIPCP0/s1600/4X3-OFG+004.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWZXljkEGrdt8Anesf3zTAnIfBh5sqAN2vrMcnmo-9KPtFYkHpTk7MDwXoq94Pi_zK7Z8vnNfoz8vBDSe6lPj2r54fchAFmJVFJNn28v50lp-H8NILb6QnejUpiza_YXggE_revmIPCP0/s400/4X3-OFG+004.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5467729520115125602" /></a><br /><br />For your chance to win....head on over to the <a href="http://oldfarmhousegathering.blogspot.com/2010/05/readysetgo.html">Old Farmhouse Gathering </a>and sign up!!I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-4490567409940309552010-03-30T02:24:00.000-04:002010-03-30T02:25:06.168-04:00Such a talented lady!<div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#990000;">I love all of this!! </span></strong><strong><span style="color:#990000;"></div><div align="center"><br /></span></strong><br /><script src="http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /></div><script type="text/javascript">new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5550703, 'shop','thumbnail',5,4).renderIframe();</script>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-19895660228509353132010-03-09T15:35:00.002-05:002010-03-09T15:40:11.046-05:00¡dılɟ ʇɹɐǝɥ ʎɯ sǝʞɐɯ sıɥʇ<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQC7fG5pZUIP1DIY84X4WpZqqt7nIjOXGwP8y0v4GgsePB9jsfDzfCZNyj9tsZYdp5koghG-yC1oAvdn44VQTrnQYj7sF1ULQMKG3vljSX24SnNQ8Xa5zgwZVZID6uD9gMpJSpYv2OWT8/s1600-h/il_430xN_129058589.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5446735962255749234" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 214px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQC7fG5pZUIP1DIY84X4WpZqqt7nIjOXGwP8y0v4GgsePB9jsfDzfCZNyj9tsZYdp5koghG-yC1oAvdn44VQTrnQYj7sF1ULQMKG3vljSX24SnNQ8Xa5zgwZVZID6uD9gMpJSpYv2OWT8/s320/il_430xN_129058589.jpg" border="0" /></a> Love this upcycled piece!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">You can find it at </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Primgal"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#660000;">Primgal's Primitive Palette</span></strong><br /></a></div><div align="center"></div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-27449100585354170652010-02-24T21:55:00.001-05:002010-02-24T21:57:05.167-05:00Just Cause!!!<div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#990000;">I love all of this!! </span></strong><strong><span style="color:#990000;"></div><div align="center"><br /></span></strong><br /><script src="http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /></div><script type="text/javascript">new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(5550703, 'shop','thumbnail',5,4).renderIframe();</script>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-4074275212530093392010-02-22T05:39:00.012-05:002010-02-22T22:39:22.823-05:00Monday Marketplace~Harvest Moon Prims<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIh19LCDCSaY79yN69wjP8UHVBur2_54Xo8VNTB8hjVTs3UEAWtlnUo6eaObH4dUFnvdzDfQ0Jerlv8qIQXd_Vab4lTrgMx69LrynMkOE-NXMZ5VUixlWSkIxn4BsRwtDzDxNL7iHn8w/s1600-h/Prudence1.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5441018636664234866" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 179px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaIh19LCDCSaY79yN69wjP8UHVBur2_54Xo8VNTB8hjVTs3UEAWtlnUo6eaObH4dUFnvdzDfQ0Jerlv8qIQXd_Vab4lTrgMx69LrynMkOE-NXMZ5VUixlWSkIxn4BsRwtDzDxNL7iHn8w/s320/Prudence1.jpg" border="0" /></a> </div><div align="center">Who wouldn't love to have Prudence in their prim collection?<br />She is just primtastic!!!!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Her creator is Marilyn of<br /><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/harvestmoonprims"><span style="color:#666600;"><strong>Harvest Moon Prims</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center">Grab of cup of your favorite beverage, and get to know </div><div align="center">Marilyn a little better.</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">My Etsy shop is Harvest Moon Prims....Nothing is prettier or more magical in Fall...than a big ole Orange Harvest Moon....So when I was thinking on a name for etsy...that came to mind.<br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">2. How long have you been on Etsy? </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">I have been on Etsy for over a year,but illness made me unable to do much with it until recently.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">3. What type of items do you offer?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">Hand crafted stitchery,prims,and needfuls.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">4. How long have you been crafting?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">For as long as I can remember..but professionally for over 25 years</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">5. Who or What inspires you?</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">My Dad who was a wonderful floral designer was my biggest fan,and always was proud of what I created. Sadly he passed away four years ago,but I know he is smiling down on my saying..I am so proud of you!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?<br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">hummmm...thats a hard one..Usually my stitcheries are my fav.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">7. Other places where you can be found.</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">I also have a website:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"><a href="http://www.mtswhimsey.com/">http://www.mtswhimsey.com/</a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">my blog:</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"><a href="http://www.whimseythoughts.blogspot.com/">www.whimseythoughts.blogspot.com/</a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;">and on ebay</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"><a href="http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=harvest-moonprimitives">harvest-moonprimitives</a></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#666600;"></div><div align="center"></div><p></p></span><div align="center"></div><br /><br />I'd like to thank Bette of <a href="http://bettestomorrowstreasures.blogspot.com/">Bette's Tomorrows Treasures </a>for teaching me how to add a Etsy Mini within my blog posts. Ü<br /><br /><script src="http://www.etsy.com/etsy_mini.js" type="text/javascript"></script><br /><script type="text/javascript">new EtsyNameSpace.Mini(6002522, 'shop','thumbnail',5,4).renderIframe();</script>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-33724221674701945982010-02-21T13:45:00.004-05:002010-02-21T13:51:42.343-05:00WOOOO-HOOOO I have 2 chances.....<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwG9yNedeyr4BsPiZz9qngb6m2nCrLfz7xY22hNMpyb-cWG6PXn9N5ZSeWGyWQIFEyLgG04ePnoOL0TUiy-X8qI31tQvl9INCFZxdBECRoDF0ZEawf21h7IO8zvahhslnMlQECbV10z0I/s1600-h/Adjusted_Photo.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5440770709183134690" style="FLOAT: left; MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwG9yNedeyr4BsPiZz9qngb6m2nCrLfz7xY22hNMpyb-cWG6PXn9N5ZSeWGyWQIFEyLgG04ePnoOL0TUiy-X8qI31tQvl9INCFZxdBECRoDF0ZEawf21h7IO8zvahhslnMlQECbV10z0I/s320/Adjusted_Photo.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div></div><br /><p><span style="font-family:georgia;">That's right....I have 2 chances to win this beauty!</span></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia;">You can have the same chances too! </span></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia;">Just stop by<br /></span><a href="http://primgalsprimitivepalette.blogspot.com/2010/02/i-am-having-giveaway.html"><span style="font-family:georgia;font-size:130%;color:#663300;"><strong>Primgal's Primitive Palette</strong></span></a></p><p><span style="font-family:georgia;">and sign up today!</span></p>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-47848591648221550142010-02-20T09:46:00.004-05:002010-02-22T12:43:00.113-05:00The Spice of a Prim Life!!!<div align="center"><span style="color:#990000;">OFG has it all!!</span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#990000;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#990000;">Would love to have you come visit some treasuries that the Old Farmhouse Gathering has put together for your shopping enjoyment! </span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#990000;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#990000;">Just click the links below!</span></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list_west.php?room_id=88068"><span style="color:#999900;">Springtime Kissed With Sweetness</span></a></strong></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=114261"><span style="color:#cc9933;">Add Bounce To Your Step</span></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=114325"><span style="color:#999900;">I'm Dreaming of Spring</span></a></div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=114298"><span style="color:#cc9933;">Welcoming Spring at the Old Farmhouse</span></a></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#999900;"></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#999900;"></span></div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-57380812015676075652010-02-17T18:05:00.004-05:002010-02-17T18:25:57.181-05:00Celebrating Spring in a Big Way<div align="center"></div><div align="center"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=113672"><strong><span style="color:#cc9933;"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5439352776023419842" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 150px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 150px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi88RV1TzBnDinw7Gt0V-jBPL0N9lRDatPSPqXKymITlbhmek55XV0mlbMigp16P0wntiW5XZNTdMKruTLbGz8aNnMZKFuuP_9POtnIUozAd1gx5f_pcbrsD2mY5Re9CsGFilzP70lkhOI/s320/OFG-Spring-Fling-150.jpg" border="0" /></strong></span></a>The Old Farmhouse Gathering group on Etsy are celebrating </div><div align="center">Spring in a big way.<br /><br />Take a peek at 12 shoppes that participated in the fun!</div><div align="center"></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#999900;"><strong><a href="http://www.etsy.com/treasury_list.php?room_id=113672">Certainly all gold medal winners!!!<br /></a></strong></span></div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-54371242494739901962010-02-03T11:45:00.003-05:002010-02-03T11:54:43.121-05:00Let's Talk Paint<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPHjb3dItW_tTTUrfZH5dN_k4P-gIpEd014n3XklmloTnJ_lF2FMJv6yt-vodEnAfT0kmYcWNKCN6mfc66Z6SE-URTNaPwJN-dYCtDtf7oTiGGuICH98yk-sO-tJRpIgyOHIVhBWZxUM/s1600-h/The+Paint+Bucket.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5434059525367834466" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 235px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 221px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTPHjb3dItW_tTTUrfZH5dN_k4P-gIpEd014n3XklmloTnJ_lF2FMJv6yt-vodEnAfT0kmYcWNKCN6mfc66Z6SE-URTNaPwJN-dYCtDtf7oTiGGuICH98yk-sO-tJRpIgyOHIVhBWZxUM/s320/The+Paint+Bucket.jpg" border="0" /></a> I love to paint!!!! <br />Do you?<br />Do you like to talk to people<br />who share the same feelings about it as you do?<br /></div><div align="center">If so...I just started a new Yahoo group called <strong><span style="color:#660000;"><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ThePaintBucket/">"The Paint Bucket"</a> </span></strong></div><div align="center"> and you are welcome to join if you like!! <br />Just click on the link above and send me a note. </div><div align="center"><br />Y'all have a great day, and don't get too much paint on your shirt! :-)</div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-45113489733944794462010-02-01T11:28:00.003-05:002010-02-01T11:42:16.305-05:00Featured Artist<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8-7dP4owixltrJ_2XheZ_cXA2fCAR-cqy0Ju5WKAKRfsgz1-3zIUrEEuaBHzMXfoTa4adXcWMIdiiAB1FSNn4CFqUsLDa2DhtwD2Pq8TBL3E8QWSrDdpyP2qE3Nu2YxVf3qPDvrKlw0/s1600-h/il_430xN_119515444.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433313455830793138" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjn8-7dP4owixltrJ_2XheZ_cXA2fCAR-cqy0Ju5WKAKRfsgz1-3zIUrEEuaBHzMXfoTa4adXcWMIdiiAB1FSNn4CFqUsLDa2DhtwD2Pq8TBL3E8QWSrDdpyP2qE3Nu2YxVf3qPDvrKlw0/s320/il_430xN_119515444.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2bTDEmfcjd4kqC2dHjkBejTY931-NclLnXW0MkGP_jXwfym03ZlkqeA8piTwHuWm7N3hBgyOrlm45B9lqeyBjj4v5SoLiYvY-BJnuzT9anuhyylcJnLRTB2WJBjA0fBVzvrFdthQ1C8A/s1600-h/il_430xN_119519809.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5433313453364944962" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 240px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2bTDEmfcjd4kqC2dHjkBejTY931-NclLnXW0MkGP_jXwfym03ZlkqeA8piTwHuWm7N3hBgyOrlm45B9lqeyBjj4v5SoLiYvY-BJnuzT9anuhyylcJnLRTB2WJBjA0fBVzvrFdthQ1C8A/s320/il_430xN_119519809.jpg" border="0" /></a> My feature today is Brenda of the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/RustyThimble">Rusty Thimble</a> has some great prims just waiting for a new home!! Get to know Brenda by reading her short interview below then stop by her shoppes to see what all she has to offer!</div><div> </div><div>1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?</div><div> </div><div>The Rusty Thimble...I come by the name honestly, I even had store named this in Texas. I ask my husband almost everyday if you find something rusty today please bring it home to me. </div><div> </div><div>2. How long have you been on Etsy?</div><div>Just a few months now.</div><div> </div><div>3. What type of items do you offer?</div><div>Primtive Handmade items dolls, critters, tucks, makedos</div><div> </div><div>4. How long have you been crafting?</div><div>I remember as a child making doll clothes and watching my mother sew. I Made all of my own clothing in high school.I have made my creations and sold them since the age of 18 and I am now in my 50's. So I guess I could say I have crafted almost all of my life. </div><div> </div><div>5. Who or What inspires you?</div><div>I get my inspiration from so many places. I live at a lake and love to go to the water and sit. I love color and all things I can get my hands on that are VINTAGE to use in projects. Old quilts are my favorite, my grandmother and mother always quilted. My mom is 88 and she stills quilts that is enough to inspire anyone. I hope I am still doing this if I reach that age.</div><div> </div><div>6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?</div><div>Right now that would be my Cone Rabbit. It is an original OOAK no two are ever alike. I often make this using old sheet music for the cones.</div><div> </div><div>7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog)</div><div> </div><div><a href="http://therustythimble.blogspot.com/">Blog</a></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://www.simplyprimitives.com/artisans/rustythimble.html">Webstore</a></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://rustythimblesalesblog.blogspot.com/">Sale Blog</a></div><div> </div><div><a href="http://shop.ebay.com/therustythimble/m.html?_dmd=1&_in_kw=1&_ipg=50&_sop=12&_rdc=1">Ebay</a></div><div> </div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-27474148217730677452010-01-25T08:52:00.004-05:002010-01-25T09:15:17.598-05:00Check this out!!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHQxAVNdNRtwDn9hFjWIvnTqL3V2s3eYD9kEHlEVj0BADmVKNHMYZtwQgg1VO30aFwd7hvfBqza_9sqaBrR3OdMDZbu9t8EDJvmAM1erN76S8Ofp7endzm5wgv6RG7jGYb4PbaYoaaeg/s1600-h/Bread_Board.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430674938558812994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 213px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCHQxAVNdNRtwDn9hFjWIvnTqL3V2s3eYD9kEHlEVj0BADmVKNHMYZtwQgg1VO30aFwd7hvfBqza_9sqaBrR3OdMDZbu9t8EDJvmAM1erN76S8Ofp7endzm5wgv6RG7jGYb4PbaYoaaeg/s320/Bread_Board.jpg" border="0" /></a><span style="color:#660000;"> </span><span style="color:#660000;"><strong>My featured artist today is Jody of...<br /></strong><br /></span><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Primgal"><span style="color:#666600;"><strong>Primgal's Primitive Palette</strong></span></a></div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#660000;"><strong>Please take a moment and get to know a little about Jody<br />by reading her interview below. </strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#660000;"></span></strong> </div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><span style="color:#999900;"><strong>1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?</strong></span></div><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#990000;">My shop is named Primgals Primitive Palette. I chose the name as it best represented what I do. I love to paint primitive items</span><span style="color:#990000;"> for the home, for everyday use and holidays.<br /></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#999900;"><strong>2. How long have you been on Etsy?</strong></span></div><span style="color:#999900;"><div align="center"><br /></span><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>I have been on Etsy since January of 2008.</strong></span><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#999900;"><strong>3. What type of items do you offer?</strong></span></div><strong><span style="color:#999900;"></span></strong><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>I am very eclectic. I love to paint on found items at thrift stores, tag sales etc. I also purchase some of my surfaces, such as the switch plates, and soaps.<br /></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#999900;"><strong>4. How long have you been crafting?</strong></span></div><strong><span style="color:#999900;"></span></strong><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>I have crafted all my life, starting at the age of 8 when I took my first ceramic class. I have had a love of painting ever since.</strong></span></div><span style="color:#990000;"><div align="center"><br /></span><span style="color:#999900;"><strong>5. Who or What inspires you?</strong></span></div><strong><span style="color:#999900;"></span></strong><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Colonial or Primitive art of any kind. I love to see homes that are decorated in this style. I have some very favorite artists also such as Terrye French, Donna Atkins, and John Sliney.</strong></span></div><strong><span style="color:#990000;"></span></strong><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#999900;"><strong>6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?</strong></span></div><strong><span style="color:#999900;"></span></strong><div align="center"><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>I just love my soaps! They are unique, as I go through a five step process to make them appear as old as they look. it is always such fun to come up with new and different designs for them. Plus they are affordable, and I love being able to produce an item that everyone can afford to add to their home decor.</strong></span></div><span style="color:#990000;"><div align="center"><br /></span><span style="color:#999900;"><strong>7. Other places where you can be found.</strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="color:#999900;"><br /></span><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>I am primarily on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/Primgal"><span style="color:#663333;">Etsy</span></a> but I do have a shop on <a href="http://www.artfire.com/modules.php?name=Shop&seller_id=15462"><span style="color:#663333;">Artfire,</span></a> and occasionally I have a few items on <a href="http://myworld.ebay.com/jody482000/"><span style="color:#663333;">Ebay</span></a>.</strong></span></div><div align="center"> </div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-78949076726261750582010-01-24T17:37:00.005-05:002010-01-24T19:06:13.410-05:00Cute giveaway!!!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIuJDJR-soKD8d34qo0_f6uW5Rm6BJg_EG_OJRH1GCsjpXZDgxDlt3AK2dKgU8cCCiXAoM7N1EHZhZiEgmJQM0-mwgDUC9ivC_lQm9oomkXpio95EwY7-x09wRTzBS2jTddNQQLTsL4AA/s1600-h/my_giveaway.jpg"><strong><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5430439806997614994" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 262px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIuJDJR-soKD8d34qo0_f6uW5Rm6BJg_EG_OJRH1GCsjpXZDgxDlt3AK2dKgU8cCCiXAoM7N1EHZhZiEgmJQM0-mwgDUC9ivC_lQm9oomkXpio95EwY7-x09wRTzBS2jTddNQQLTsL4AA/s320/my_giveaway.jpg" border="0" /></strong></a><span style="color:#000066;"><strong> Stop by</strong></span> <a href="http://www.stephenshollow.blogspot.com/"><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>Stephen's Hollow</strong></span></a> <strong><span style="color:#000066;">and say 'Hey' to Deana and </span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#000066;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="color:#000066;">sign up for this cute giveaway.<br /></span></strong><br /></div><div align="center"></div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-6555675076451745632010-01-18T09:34:00.004-05:002010-01-18T10:11:48.075-05:00Featuring........<div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><strong>Martha Smalley of Apple Tree Cottage</strong></span></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><br /></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></strong></div><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428094922592265922" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 298px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlDYW1ynF1f4DqK4JSrz_o3PMKPA0IF0UosGtmMmL3aIl4AbIm-HwmMHOG5fzhCT7tmhwOM4MUjOYlnoIRvPbWGv3gWDx4JLVb23bNlefPtGdNYlJeCGcTc2QBXefGB7PJsb4-ijJz9A4/s320/il_430xN_112964496.jpg" border="0" /><br /><br /><div align="center"></div><br /><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5428095135266110738" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 256px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1HWY07U_o5MGoQI5MsndLHba8HBx3Qb_D8jdXaCmIZiCvjStY1KyZl1W73bRyEwNf-lZyvZ4hQjH8niX1ay04-np1AuIeY1pIlwyWiqE2bllnqRZJjUrO8f4tVAdfqxlYZP78zcoSbF8/s320/il_430xN_114865581.jpg" border="0" /> <p align="center">It's my pleasure to feature Martha, she is such a talented artist!!</p><p align="center"><br />Check out her interview below, then stop by her <a href="http://appletreecottage.blogspot.com/">blog</a> and her <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/appletreecottage?ga_search_query=appletreecottage&ga_search_type=seller_usernames">Etsy shoppe</a>. </p><p align="center"> </p><p align="center"><span style="color:#990000;">1. What is the name of your Etsy shop and why did you choose that name?</span></p><p align="center"><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>When I was a little girl, my family moved. I was very lonely but found a library near our home, so I would walk there every day and spend hours browsing at books. I found a book titled Apple Tree Cottage and I was absolutely swept away by it. The cottage was a magical place where peace and love was found. I decided if I would name my shop in honor of this book that has such an impression on me when I was young.<br /></strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#990000;">2. How long have you been on Etsy? </span></p><p align="center"><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>I joined Etsy in January, 2008.<br /></strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#990000;">3. What type of items do you offer?</span></p><p align="center"><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>I offer an eclectic mix of vintage, folk art and primitive items. I love to paint on old pieces that have a story to tell when they come my way.<br /></strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#990000;">4. How long have you been crafting? FOREVER!</span> </p><p align="center"><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">I have been fortunate to be surrounded by people who have encouraged me since I was small. My husband and my daughter are my two biggest fans.<br /></span></strong></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#990000;">5. Who or What inspires you? </span></p><p align="center"><br /><strong><span style="color:#990000;">I</span><span style="color:#990000;"> love things that come to me with a history. Old boxes, drawers and coffee pots have a story to tell and I like to add just a little “prim” icing on the cake when I find a piece that longs to be reinvented.</span><br /></strong></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#990000;">6. What is your favorite item in your shop and why?</span></p><p align="center"><br /><span style="color:#990000;"><strong>I can’t say I have one favorite piece. I love everything I paint… each item in my store is something that I would place in my own home.<br /></strong></span></p><p align="center"><span style="color:#990000;">7. Other places where you can be found (Ebay, webstore, blog).</span></p><p align="center"><strong><span style="color:#990000;">I sell only on Etsy.<br />You may visit my blog at appletreecottage.blogspot.com.<br /><br /></span></strong></p><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></strong></div><p align="center"><br /><br /> </p><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"></span></strong></div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-21696457608169430152010-01-09T21:28:00.003-05:002010-01-09T21:32:19.555-05:00Valentines Day Giveaway!<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe09_NhZyQPnhOLRyDVr2rr_eWYcodUHoFWBLpx4AedA_zrgd5ScJrkgsAK_sO5clCpTaxdlH6yNn0XxZjCogNOjC7DEWtjKT6t5Rqh4f3uZxpDVJCYUAMDP2ufyae_HRdW_j0gOEQWNA/s1600-h/VALENTINEHANGER.jpg"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424932634370086162" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 230px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 320px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe09_NhZyQPnhOLRyDVr2rr_eWYcodUHoFWBLpx4AedA_zrgd5ScJrkgsAK_sO5clCpTaxdlH6yNn0XxZjCogNOjC7DEWtjKT6t5Rqh4f3uZxpDVJCYUAMDP2ufyae_HRdW_j0gOEQWNA/s320/VALENTINEHANGER.jpg" border="0" /></a> This is a beauty!!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Marilyn does such beautiful work...I'm the proud owner of one of her works of art.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">She is offering this to the winner of her giveaway over on her blog.</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center"><a href="http://whimseythoughts.blogspot.com/2010/01/valentines-day-giveaway.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;">Harvest Moon Primitives</span></a><br /><br /></div><div align="center"></div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-14710970636316706572010-01-09T21:15:00.002-05:002010-01-09T21:19:54.021-05:00Great Giveaway<div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><strong>Barbara, over at... </strong></span></div><div align="center"><strong><span style="font-size:130%;color:#999900;"></span></strong></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#999900;"><strong><span style="font-size:180%;color:#ffcc33;"><a href="http://prairieharvestpatterns.blogspot.com/2010/01/give-away-for-new-year.html">Prairie Harvest Arts</a></span> </strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#999900;"><strong></strong></span></div><div align="center"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><strong>...is having a pattern giveaway. The winner will be chosen from the first 50 people to sign up to follow her blog. Hurry over and check out everything she has to offer and sign up to follow her blog. </strong></span></div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-561259070072364255.post-71824985695783111652010-01-07T19:52:00.005-05:002010-01-07T19:55:25.755-05:00Raggedy Lamp Giveaway<div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJUw0lsHDzSL8Nyl80CsiD0d-D05vq7bWwVYUChHteW4_L8DGpY8V6Hb8pgx27xXGsCdMyU_WRO0p3e0kGG5ateM8unsT0rxw5zVrEbkSMrepEpIKoAVmyJlD5sYOFSoyb3vzF_L_x6Q/s1600-h/DCP07447.JPG"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5424165773540835458" style="DISPLAY: block; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; CURSOR: hand; HEIGHT: 240px; TEXT-ALIGN: center" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPJUw0lsHDzSL8Nyl80CsiD0d-D05vq7bWwVYUChHteW4_L8DGpY8V6Hb8pgx27xXGsCdMyU_WRO0p3e0kGG5ateM8unsT0rxw5zVrEbkSMrepEpIKoAVmyJlD5sYOFSoyb3vzF_L_x6Q/s320/DCP07447.JPG" border="0" /></a> SWEET!!!</div><div align="center"> </div><div align="center">Sign up for a chance to win at...<br /><br /><a href="http://willowtreetreasures.blogspot.com/2010/01/give-way-has-arrived-and-just-in-time.html"><span style="font-size:130%;color:#990000;"><strong>Willowtree Treasures</strong></span></a></div>I Play Outside The Boxhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00933478878854616876noreply@blogger.com0