~Thank you, Stephanie!!

I received my GOODIES from Stephanie yesterday!! Yay!! I love them all so very much! Some of you may not know, I was the lucky winner of Stephanie's ~Old World Primtives~ Blogiversay Giveway. I still could not BELIEVE that I won! I still can't believe it. I had the biggest grin on my face, while opening my goodies....

I thought I would get a close-up of my little willow crocks...so very neat! Love them. And my garland, my basket, and star they all fit me perfectly! I realize you do not see the little handmade chicks and bunnies that Stephanie made...well that is because I had to hang them immediately, because they are just too darn ADORABLE!

I hung them on my star garland, that is strung across my olde hutch. They look so very sweet. Stephanie does a beautiful job, at making the vintage looking ornaments. Actually, you should go and check out her blog...she makes so very many neat things! Oh and you will have to check out her etsy, as she has them for sale on there...

If I had to pick a favorite, of all my goodies, I honestly don't know which one I would pick. I love them ALL!! Thank you so much, Stephanie! You are so very generous and I will ALWAYS treasure my goodies from you.

And last, but certainly not least...brown bunny. Stephanie has the SWEETEST graphics picked out for these little guys. I need to get the rest of my spring and Easter things out. As you can see in the picture, there are still some snowfolk in the background...shame on me. *smirk*

Well, I must edit some pictures...I made some really neat cards last night. A set of 4 and I will be selling them on my selling blog. I will have one picture here, but more detailed pictures on my selling blog. Toodles for now, ~Tonya

~Pretty Tags~

I love playing with paper and well, these tags are a project that I just finished up. They are made from an olde book for the front, hand stamped and then backed, with pretty, pretty paper. Use them to fancy up a package or hang them on a twiggy tree for Spring...

They have an eyelet in the center, where the hemp string hangs and I have tied on a little ribbon tie, either in satin or sheer ribbon. They are about 3 inches across and you will receive 8 birdie tags...

This is the back of the tags, all 8 are different. They will arrive in a crisp cello bag, as shown above. Each Set of 8 Tags are $9.50 and that includes shipping to the U.S. and Canada.

If you are interested in purchasing a set of Sweet Birdie Tags, please email me at dandtturvold@deskmedia.com Toodles for now and Have a Great Day! ~Tonya

~SKELLY SWAP~

Boy, this week sure has been a FUN week, to say the least and it is only Tuesday! A HUGE difference from last week, I tell ya. So, as some of you have read....I was also in a ~Skelly Swap~, hosted by Dani of Ambitions Design...

I was paired up with Candy of Howling Moons Design. She is a gem and I LOVE my Skelly! Pictures do not do this sweet skelly justice! He has glass glitter on him and he is more muted. He will look awesome with my All Hallow's Eve Collection...but will reside with me in my studio until then.

The funny thing is...Candy and I both used trims and glitters from Annie of Glitter your World/Blur.Baby! How NEAT is that! Thank you so much, Candy. I had so much FUN with this swap and I will treasure him ALWAYS!

And here is the Skelly that I gave to Candy. I love making shakers and of course, I just had to make one for Candy. I also gave her a candle. I had so much fun making this shaker...I said to myself, when I was on Spooky Time Jingles, this is what I should have been making. Oh well, live and learn.

Here is a close-up shot of my skelly. Love that paper garland around the neck...another find from Annie at Glitter your World...as is the glitter and the little ribbon, with dots! Love her stuff. Stop on by her website and add a little SPARKLE, go Glitter your world...she just added some FLUFF...go and Fluff your WORLD! *smirk* I had to chuckle at that one. That was cute.

So, I think I have been enough of a CHATTERBOX today...now I must work! Remember I was gone most of the day...Ninny had her Spring concert. She did a great job. I took pictures, but have not had time to look at them or edit them, just yet. I hope they turned out, as it is always dark in the gym. Toodles, ~Tonya

~What I gave~

Here are all the goodies I gave to Lynn (2stitchin) for my TDIPT Swap. I received the SWEETEST email from Lynn today. She loved everything and for both of us...we both said as if it were shopping for ourselves...how neat is that!

I had fun making this crow. Yes, it was suppose to be a spring swap, but we have a questionaire that we fill out for swaps (to help us with each other's likes and dislikes) and we both said we didn't collect much spring, but loved crow, sheep and willows...

Lynn said she collects wooden bowls...so I found this, along with a scoop. I gave her a journal, two room sprays, some jar candles, olde taper candles, candy (yum) some handmade tags, a drawstring bad with what else...but a crow and a twiggy wreath!

I had fun with this swap. I had just as much giving, as I did receiving. I love adding the little touches, such as the ties, tags, bells and such. As I always say, it is all about the little things!

I also received my SKELLY SWAP today and will be posting pictures of that as well. Tata for now, ~Tonya

~Sweet Innocence~

When I began this dollie...you can not tell that I was thinking of spring...can you? This winter has been a long one...as each year passes by, I think they grow longer by the year...

This to me is "Sweet Innocence", she is a reminder to me, to take the time to look at the beauty all around. Innocence is looking at that little birdie that has perched on her hand, so intently.

The birdie can be removed, I thought that was a neat part. Innocence reminds me of a little prairie girl....although I have been told by a couple, she looks like George Washington's wife *smirk* I think she is just simple, innocent and pretty. Innocence can sit (with a little coaxing of her dress), and hang. Her arms are wired, so you can postition them...

Her hair is Ann's wonderful wool, that is needle felted in place. She has a little bun in back, but I had to pull some little side-hairs down and a little "poof" on top...along with a little flower on each side. The indoor pics are about driving me insane anymore...nature lighting is BEST for pictures with dollies.

I am going to list Innocence on ebay, for this evenin. No reserve and for 5 days. I have lots to do and must go to my Ninny's Spring Concert. I have never understood the Spring Concerts, while there is still snow on the ground. Have a great day. Blessings, ~Tonya

~TDIPT Swap Goodies~

I received my Spring Swap from Lynn of 2stitchin today and man, she sure outdid herself! Ohhh, look at that lovely wrapping....it was wrapped so neat. I opened up each wrapped item carefully and enjoyed myself immensely...

I was not able to take the best of pictures...I would end up having 5 billion of them *smirk* Lynn and I really do not collect Spring things (we filled out a little questionaire) and I told her I loved sheep, willows and crows...and I tell ya, all of these goodies she picked out for me...has my name written all over them! I love them all...

There was so many goodies that include lotions, body washes, body cream, Maple Syrup, a hand painted light-switch, a neat sheep, sheep notepad, a berry wreath, a ticking towel, a painted tin punch bucket and spoon and finally...

Lynn made me hand-stitched Willow Trees with a lil prim hanger and then one that framed up! So AWESOME! I love them, I love everything. The one framed up, will go in my bedroom and I will have to find a special place for the willow hanger...

Here is a close-up of the willow, (the other pictures were a bit far away). Lynn's stitching is just
impeccable and her willows are just the neatest. I will treasure my gifts always. Thank you so much, Lynn.

Well, I have just finished a dollie...a very different dollie. My dollie is a reminder of "Innocence" and taking time to "Enjoy Nature". I will post pictures later today or tomorrow. Tata for now, ~Tonya

~BIRTHDAY WISHES~

Birthday Wishes to my Honey! Yup, another year older....ummmm, I mean wiser *smirk* No special plans for today, he has to work. Always seems to work out that way ever year. We are going to have a little bit of a celebration before he goes to work. A bit hard, he worked until 6 am this morning and has to go back to work at 6 pm tonight.....and he has to have sleep ya know. Happy Birthday Honey! I hope all your wishes come true!

It is gloomy out today, with a mixed bag of rain and snow. Other than that, I have been laying a bit low and working slowly on a little dollie. She is going to be a Spring/Easter dollie. Well, I must shake a leg...oh and I was doing the HAPPY DANCE on Friday evening!! I WON Stephanie's (Old World Primitives) Blogiversary Giveaway!! When Stephanie emailed me and told me I won.....well, from having such a terrible day (heck, week) I got all teary-eyed. I still can not believe that I won and I love everything!! Thank you so much, Stephanie! I will have to post pictures when my package arrives.

I hope you all have a great day. Blessings, ~Tonya

~NEW PATTERN~

Yuppers, I FINALLY GOT ONE DONE!! Knock on wood! I have the Sweet Melody Spring Bunny Box listed on Patternmart, but if you do not want to purchase the pattern/epattern through patternmart, you can ALWAYS contact me and I can send you an invoice dandtturvold@deskmedia.com

For your convenience I am adding the little linky for Patternmart. For you gals that contacted me, wanting to purchase the epattern....I sure hope I made your day *smirk*


BBP32 Bunny Rabbit Spring Easter Primitive Doll E Pattern Trinket Box

NEW for ©2009 Spring Melody is full of olde-thyme charm. The over-all size it 10 inches tall and 6 ...
Price: US$10.00


I hope ya all have a grand day. I must go and pack up my swap goodies.

Toodles for now, ~Tonya

The ALMIGHTY Buck!!

I was a VICTIM to FRAUD! I had signed up for a Paypal Debit Card, through my Paypal account. I chose NOT to have a back-up source, such as my bank account...boy, am I glad that I made that decision!

I was hit not once, not twice, but three times! They say the third time is the charm HA! Well, by the third time, I was a little peeved. The two transactions showed "pending" on Sunday evening...so first thing Monday, I called and had them cancel my debit card and they DID reverse the transactions, since they had not gone thru. Thank GOODNESS! Chris was the man that helped me and he was so understanding and sweet.

So, we thought it was all done, right? Wrong!! Another transaction went thru today for $59.90 and when I signed onto Paypal, there was a big window that popped up stating I owed paypal money. See the gentleman at paypal on Monday, told me to take all my money out of my paypal account....said that noone would be able to try to pull money out, especially since the card was canceled. I did, so we thought that would be it.

Some how paypal allowed the transaction today. They said an "oversight" on their part. I had to fill out a form and for now, they did refund my money back and it shows I do not owe them anything. We shall see how things turn out. We are not talking a small amout, we are talking a total of about 199 bucks. In this day and age, our family needs every dime we have (not trying to sell a sob story, just stating the facts) and I feel very VIOLATED and UPSET to say the least.

So these people or companies that tried to do this have wasted my time, ticked me off and has caused a lot of stress. Yes, for now it is okay......but being on the money subject hubby said he is tired of working two jobs and living pay check to pay check and that I should go out and get a job. Funny thing is....some gals that have gotten to know me, thought that the money I made was "Play Money". I told them we need the money I earn, to live. So, with that being said, I will get out of this pity-bag (I hope) that I am in and get to work!

I have a couple of swaps that are going out tomorrow and damn, KNOCK ON WOOD-----------> I am ON TIME *smirk* So, all in all....I guess it is about "THE ALMIGHTY BUCK" and sometime, somewhere, something has got to give! Don'tcha think?? Tomorrow will be better...that is what I keep telling myself. Toodles, ~Tonya

~LUCKY Lucy-Lu~

I FINALLY finished my ~LUCKY Lucy-Lu~ I am completely HAPPY with the way that Lucy-Lu finished up. I was not able to take outside pictures (due to the HIGH winds, I feel like Dorthy), but the pictures aren't bad. There are some SHADOWS....that drive me a bit batty, but there is nothing I can do about it...
I had lots of FUN with this Wee-Leggins dollie. Did I tell ya, they are my most favorite to make. And Jenny was right! She said that she thought the little set of shoes, was going on a Wee-Leggins dollie...she would know, she has a few of them *smirk*

~LUCKY Lucy-Lu is scheduled to start on ebay, this evening and end on Sunday evening. I am so happy that I got that done too! I have been running ragged a bit lately....still sick, the Doc's are crazy! Hubby is gone until Thursday evening (left yesterday, training for work) and Jordan has after school events on Tues. and Thurs. so when I can get something scheduled before the kiddies get home...I am ONE HAPPY CAMPER!!

So, tomorrow I go and work at my sister's store...she has tons and tons of new product rolling in. That is so much FUN! No time for yappin thou, as I work, work, work. But I do enjoy my time away from the house. I am sorry I have not had much time on the PC lately, I have visited a few blogs, just not commented (again, I am so sorry). I hope to have some time in the next couple of days. I do appreciate you gals stopping by and commenting, as it brings so many smiles to my face.

Enjoy your day. Have FUN in whatever you do...because after all, Life is so serious...we must make our own FUN! Toodles, ~Tonya

~HUGE Wool SALE~

Ann over at ~Crowing About Primitives~ is having a HUGE WOOL SALE!! This is not your average sale...she has marked them down to 5 bucks or less (from what I seen) and you will get FREE Shipping, if you simply post her sale on your blog and mention it to her, with your order! I think that is a GREAT Sale, if I do say so myself!!

Here is just a small sample of what she has to say about the above picture (oh and I LOVE his wool, one of my favorites)...

Tawny Creamy White Ram's Lamb Wool
This is a 1 oz. bag of a soft creamy white ram's lamb woolStaple lengths are 8 - 9 inches long.... Tawny is super soft with a brilliant curl to her..
Price: 8.25
SALE PRICE 5.00

So, what are you waiting for? Hop on over to Ann's Wool selling Blog and you will be glad that you did!! I will have pictures to show later...of my little dollie, that is wearing those sweet little shoes, that I posted a while back. Have a great day. Toodles for now, ~Tonya

~Something to CELEBRATE~

TDIPT Mercantile is 2! Can you believe it? We are having a Celebration and there are some very neat giveaways. Click here to see all of the goodies our for grabs! So many wonderful things to be purchased as well. To be entered into the giveaway, just sign up for TDIPT's Newsletter and you will receive an extra chance, for every purchase made!

I know I showed a peek before, but here they are again. *smirk* Spring Bunny shakers made of clay and so very sweet. Click here and you will be taken to my page on TDIPT...

And my Spring Bug! She has lots and lots of FUN detail. Little pink flowers along her head and you will have to go to my TDIPT Page, so that you may see her in great detail.

I am still working on the dollie, that fits into those sweet little shoes, for a few posts below. I have been quite busy working at my sister's store lately. I hope you are all doing well...I am still battling my sickness (but remember, the Doc says I really don't have anything), so I hope I have more good days, then bad. Have a Beautiful Sunday, the sun is shining, but I think it is cold out. Ta-ta for now kiddies, ~Tonya