Bathroom

Good Sunday Evening everyone!!! Hope you have had a blessed wonderful day. It has been in the high 60's here today....woohoooo....Our Chiweenie, Duke, got to go outside today! He is 6 months old and today was his first time ever being outside on the ground. Boy, he loved it!! His papa, my hubs, bought him a little red harness and red leash, needless to say, he looked quite dashing..hehe.  Well, as everyone knows I'm currently "redoing" my bathroom. A friend over at TPP suggested using wood stain to antique your walls. So, I tried this method. I wanted my walls to look old and prim, well I have old and prim!! AND when my husband comes home and sees what I have done I'll probably be "primmed" LOL. No, really, it's not too bad. In fact, I like it. It just took me a while to get the hang of it. I'm not sure if I should have used an oil-based stain.....and I'm not sure about why this stain took some of the paint off...even the top layer of the sheetrock! Thankfully, this just happened in a few places. I think I probably need to do some research before I do anymore walls. Has anyone else stained their walls? If you have why don't you drop me a note and let me know how you like your walls. I'll be posting some before pics of the bathroom, maybe tomorrow. So far, I have "primmed up" the walls, painted the ceiling fan, painted and "re-made" the vanity light, made a shower curtain, will eventually figure out how to make the prairie curtains...heheheh..So, until tomorrow................................OH, if I don't post anymore.....My husband has had me committed..or taken away my computer....Love to all!!! :)

Saturday Evening....

Well, I can say it's been one of those days!!! Do you know what I'm talking about? Does everyone else have days that nothing goes right? Well, that is the kinda day I have had. I decided last week that it was time to start "Spring cleaning" which in turn led my overactive thought process to "remodeling" and "redoing"! So, I started in my bathroom. Thought that this room would be a breeze..........WRONG!!!!! One thing led to another, then another, then another and soon the br was in shambles and to be quite honest with you, it still is. And another day like today it may never be finished...lol. I wanted praire curtains, thought they were cute and the window in the br is small and since I have been sewing forever thought this would be a quick easy project. Boy, was I wrong! I'm still not sure what I'm doing wrong, maybe my brain is not working right today but, I have a total of four (4) yes (4) panels that are for the same side. I have cut out the fabric in so many different ways yet I still have the same thing. Needless to say, I no longer have enough material to make the curtains. Oh well, I really wasn't satisfied with that material anyway! HeHe....But, it was so irritating to keep making the same mistake over and over. I guess I'll have to buy more material the next time I'm in Beckley.  I have been working on other projects as well. This little carrot project was so easy and fun. I called them my "hillbilly" carrots and when you see the pics you'll see why.... while browsing at Lowes Wednesday I happened to see these stakes. They have them in different sizes but the ones I made are 12" and they came in a bundle of 12 and I think they were only $2.00 or $3.00 which made my day!!! So, anyway when I saw these I thought "carrots"...hmmmmm....what do you think???




See, the little stake is just rough wood and that's how I left it. I dry brushed some terra cotta craft paint to the entire stake. After that dried I added my green fabric tops which I just tore the fabric and nailed the fabric to the top of the stake with small nails, I tied some string around the bundle of three. The other one is done the same way except I wrapped wire around this one. I have the others painted but I'm waiting for my son to cut out a bunny for me and I'm going to put some of the carrots with that. As soon as I get that project done I'll post. Can you think of any other projects to do with these stakes..............Let me know!!! Until later, have a wonderful Sunday. May God Bless!!

BEEAUTIFUL DAY!!!!

Good Morning blog buddies,
It's going to be a beautiful day here in southern West Virginia!!!! Think I may open some windows and get some fresh air in this house today. So thankful that Spring is on the way. Hope that everyone else is having a great Thursday. I've got so much to do that I don't know where to start. My house needs cleaned, the "Dukester" keeps things a mess...didn't realize that a puppy could be worse than a kid, lol. Need to start on some Easter projects. Got a new idea for those plastic eggs that I probably  have 500 or more. Been playing around with different techniques to kinda "prim" them up a little. Gonna warn you, it's a messy project..lol. Anyway, as I was saying, cleaning, new projects, old projects, such as some items from GW and SA that need "primming".  But, I want to be outside!!!! When the weather starts getting warm I want to be working in my yard. Friends, does it ever end!!!! Plus, I've been thinking, oh no....don't tell my hubby, I'm getting the "do over" bug. Come on, I bet a lot of you get this little bug. After spending winter in the house you start to see all the things you want to change. I'm talking MAJOR DO OVER...Got so many ideas going around in my head. I have to start writing everything down. I'm a forgetful kind of girl...hehe. Well, praying that God Blesses You Today!!! Going to leave you with another "find" and how I  primmed it up. Remember to....THINK OUTSIDE THE BOX...

This is a jewelry chest that I think I paid $5.00 for. Bought it at GW and it was in really good condition. Now, when I saw this, I thought......spice box!!!! Here is how it turned out

Now, this is a black base with mustard yellow dry brushed over. I wasn't completely satisfied with this look so I......................................................................................

Applied a walnut stain over the paint, to kinda tone down the colors. I think this looks so much better. The only thing I wish I could have changed are the pulls. But I was afraid to try to take them off because I didn't want to mess up the drawers. I would have so loved to have put on some small wooden round knobs!! But, hey..it works for me! Now I have a spice cabinet...and I only have $5.00 plus my time. Not bad.......Would love to hear your comments and see what you have "re-made"

Not being a good blog buddy!!!

OMGoodness, I can't believe that  I have not posted since Feb. 5th....Sorry, sorry, sorry...I have been under the weather for the past couple of weeks...still, not a very good excuse. Seems like time just goes by so fast. Does anyone else feel this way?  Sometimes I feel like there is not enough hours in the day to get things done. I have been working on a few things!! Which, I will be loading up some pictures for you to see. It's amazing what you can find at Goodwill, Salvation Army and Habitat for Humanity stores!  But, I've learned that you have to "always" think outside the box. When I'm shopping I try to look at an item and think..hmmm. what could this be?  And, everynow and then something will just say "take me home". You may not know the why or the how but....when I get this feeling I just go ahead and get it. Because I know if I don't then I'll end up regretting it..lol. Here is a little find that I walked by several times and it just kept calling to me so I finally gave up and bought it. Now, as you can see it's a medium size tabletop ironing board. I just could not figure out why this item was "calling" my name. I do not IRON anything...if wrinkle release and the dryer don't work then it goes back in the closet.....:)



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So, later that night I was looking at some of the stuff that I had picked up that day and...............I had a light bulb moment when looking at the board. Ya know what I mean? Got out the paint and went to work...later that night this little board became....................................................

My little beehive...I thought it turned out pretty good!!!! As you can see, when shopping, don't look at what the object is.....look and think....about what it can be...Goodnight and God Bless....love to all.
PS...I know my pic backgrounds aren't the best. But, you try to photograph something that is at ground level with a "demondog" Chiweenie trying to attack it!!!!! LOL

Busy Day..

Hey Prim Friends....
Hope everyone is doing great!!! I've been so busy this week. Had to travel to Richmond Va. with Hubs for a doctor appt...then Friday, traveled to Charleston with my Mom...seems like I was in the car for days. While traveling to Richmond my mind was sure going in circles! Worked on several new patterns which I hope to be able to get in the works sometime next week. Yesterday while in Charleston I stopped by Goodwill and got some really good prim to do things...can't wait to show you these items.Today I have really been busy. Made 5 pantry cakes, worked on and finished two projects which I will provide tutorials for "soon", painted a wood paddle, started working on a bunny pattern that was on my mind and I so hope it turns out good. I'll show you that next week....good or bad...:) 
I am going to try to start posting tutorials every other Tuesday on my blog and I really hope that you will come back and visit. I like simple, make-do projects that are easy and quick to complete. I'm hoping that you like those kind of projects too!! Honestly, everything seems to be so expensive and if I can make-it then that's what I'm gonna do.
What are you're plans for Sunday?? Church for me in the morning, then I'm going to visit my new granddaughter, Audrey. Later Sunday I'll be fixing our Superbowl party "food" wings, meatballs, bbq wieners, chips/dip..well, I'm sure you get the pic...lol. We like to pig out and party :). Mamaw here..meaning me.....is a huge STEELERS FAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
So, I hope everyone has a blessed Sunday. Take time for the Lord. Stay safe, enjoy some football and I'll be back Monday...

Hearthside Happenings: February Giveaway and January Best Sellers!!

Hearthside Happenings: February Giveaway and January Best Sellers!!

Windy Wednesday

Well, it's been a little windy here in the coalfields today. Boy, I was "lovin" it yesterday...temps were near 60!! Today it's a lot colder..:(...I'm glad my son got some wood projects cut for me yesterday. I'll be posting pics of these later. He cut out 3 paddle/boards for me and I have 2 finished, but, can you believe it...I'm out of black paint! Now how does that happen to someone who paints practically everything black. hehe..I'm going to Charleston Friday so I see a trip to Michaels.
I finished up a project yesterday that I had started on Monday. Thought I'd try my hand at making a pattern...Don't think I'll win any contests..lol and you creative pattern designers have absolutely nothing to worry about. I wanted to make a rabbit ornie..something simple. After, "designing the pattern" sewing, and stuffing.......................What??????? The poor little rabbit looked like a bat. :(

Pitiful..............so I started thinking.........hmmmmm. Do I try to revive the babbit.....I mean rabbit or do I stuff this in the craft closet and have a ready made bat for Halloween? What to do?  I decided to at least give it a try....Here is what some TLC, a little paint and a hairbow....TA DAAAA

Now, I think little Ms. Babbit turned out pretty darn cute!!!!
Ok, have to get off here and get busy crafting...have so many projects going on. But, I'll be back either tomorrow of Friday. Hope everyone has a blessed day.



Tutorial Posted

Ok...I have posted my tutorial or Rhonda' way on how to grubby up a candle...Thanks all and have a blessed wonderful evening...Love to all...

End of January

     Welcome Friends, thanks so much for stopping by! And, thank you Lord for another beautiful day that you have given to me. Well, it's Monday and here in the coalfields it's a gray morning, but, hey I'm certainly not complaining. We have, as most of you, had too much snow...hopefully, the storm this week will bring only rain. My driveway and walks are finally clear of ice and snow so I think I am going to run some errands. But, I've still got a lot of things to do this morning before going out.  I've been a little under the weather for a couple of days since everyone in the family has had the cold and stomach virus so you can just imagine what my house must look like. Oh, yeah., it's a mess!  After I get the cleaning part out of the way, I really need to give the "Dukester" a bath. Boy, does he get upset, I'm thankful he's so small or else I would have to have help with bath time. This little doggy really gets mean. How many others have this problem with their furbabies?
     Got a lot of projects on my 2-do-list...don't really know where to start first. I keep getting such good ideas from the gals at The Primitive Pantry that I will never get done..but, I'm loving being a part of their world.  Don't you think it's such a blessing to be a part of the Internet communities? What did we do before Internet? It's such a great tool, so many valuable resources available and so many giving, caring people who will share their lives and ideas. I, for one, am grateful for everyone that I have been blessed to meet.
     Later today I will be posting a tutorial...how I make my grubby candles. Hope you will drop back by and take a look. This will be my first tutorial ever!! Nothing fancy, just a simple, quick project..I'm an impatient girlie who likes to see results fast. I'm always trying to find quicker ways and shortcuts to making "prim" projects for my home. Hope to see you later!!!
     Have a safe and blessed day. Until later!!

Primitive Bees

Just a little project I completed yesterday...pattern is from Tennessee Ridge. Awesome patterns!! Hope you like!!!:)

Any suggestions as to where these little bees should live?????

How I grubby my candles

After Christmas I really stocked up on candles. I think I paid 63 cents for these candles...I usually wipe my candles off with alcohol before I paint them. This helps remove some of that waxy feel.

I let the candle dry. Then I paint the candle with black acrylic craft paint. I usually do two coats of paint.

Once the black paint is dried I dry brush some burnt umber acrylic paint over the entire candle. You may have to practice some to get the kind of look you want. This gives the candle a brownish/black look.

Once the candle is painted and dry I brush the entire candle with Mod-Podge. While it is still wet I sprinkle the entire candle with cinnamon...I keep my candle over a aluminum pan while doing both the Mod-Podge and the cinnamon..This gets messy :)

This is how the candle will look once the cinnamon is sprinkled on.

I usually let mine set for about an hour to dry. Once the mixture is dry I just take my hands and rub lightly over the candle. This removes some of the cinnamon and allows the color to show through. You can also use a small paint brush and just brush the cinnamon off.

I just wrapped/tied a piece of cheesecloth around this one..

And there you have it...My version of a simple grubbied/grungy candle...Fun, cheap and simple to do!!

Oh, these are only for decorations...I don't burn mine!!!

Wasn't that easy!! My motto...".I'll paint anything if it's not moving."  

Welcome

Welcome to my first blog...yay!!! Just want to introduce myself, I'm Rhonda, I have been happily married to my husband, Lanny, for almost 33 years. We have 4 grown children who have blessed us with 8 beautiful grandbabies. We also have a furbaby, his name is Duke and he is a Chiweenie. You will probably be hearing a lot about him.
I live in southern West Virginia, yep.."the coal fields" about an hour from the Kentucky border. I guess we are famous for the "Hatfield and McCoy Feud" of years past. Now we are getting better known for our awesome trails. If anyone likes to four-wheel, then this is the place for you! Our mountains are beautiful in every season. A big part of the year our town is full of 4-wheelers. People come from all over the United States to ride our trails.
I would like to say a special "thank you" to the gals from The Primitive Pantry. They encouraged me to start a blog..who said you couldn't teach an old dog new tricks?  They have an awesome site and the girls there are awesome...if you want to meet some wonderful ladies and get great ideas and help, then please give them a visit. I promise..you will feel right at home.
I have started this blog to make new friends and to show you some of the crafty things that I am into. I will try to post pics of what I'm working on and who knows, maybe a tutorial or two. Also, I enjoy reading blogs and meeting and making new friends. So I hope we can do that here!
Since this is my first blog any advise is more than welcome.
So, welcome to my little corner of the world.
Have a blessed wonderful day.