Cricket Hollow Primitives

FOOD TIPS FOR DOGS

2011-07-06T13:33:00.001-04:00

Just wanted to share these tips from Dr. Weil about what foods to NOT feed your dog. Each of these can have harmful effects on a dog's health, ranging from allergic reactions to vomiting, diarrhea or even death. Be on the safe side and restrict your dog's access to these foods - he or she will thank you.
1.Alcohol, including beer, wine and liquor
2.Avocados
3.Caffeine, such as tea, coffee, cocoa, chocolate and colas
4.Dairy products
5.Grapes and raisins
6.Macadamia nuts or foods containing macadamia nuts
7.Meat fat or bones
8.Onions and garlic - raw, cooked, dehydrated and powdered
9.Pantry staples such as baking powder, baking soda and nutmeg
10.Fruits with pits, such as peaches and plums
11.Raw eggs, meat and fish
12.Salty or sugary food and drinks

Also be aware of anything containing the sweetener xylitol, such as candy, gum, toothpaste and baked goods, as well as human medications, especially acetaminophen and ibuprofen - all can have serious adverse affects on your dog's health.

In case your dog does eat any of the above, it's a good idea to always have on hand the number of your vet, an emergency clinic and the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center (888-426-4435). If you think your dog has consumed something toxic, call for emergency help at once

GARDEN TIME!!!

2011-04-03T16:07:00.001-04:00

Started working on my Garden Ladies, this is my first one...I named her Edna Mae Gardner...her gardening friends Flora Sue Stems and Clara Belle Flowers are in the works. Can't wait to see how they turn out. Tomorrow I'm hitting the thrift shops looking for more gardening hats and rubber boots!!! lol

She is for sale in my friends shop Shair's Crows Nest in Chalk Hill, Pa. here is the link to her Blog...check out her shop!!!

http://shairscrowsnest.blogspot.com/

WOW IT"S BEEN AWHILE!!!

2011-02-16T19:56:00.004-05:00

Sorry I haven't been on my blog in quite some time. I've been busy reorganizing, doing the year end inventory, working on taxes and working on some new designs...hope to have them done in the next several weeks. I did manage to get a couple sheep done .

This one I made for a friend, I personalized it with her last name and the year she got married. I plan to sell these on Etsy , you will be able to buy ones that are personalized and ones that will just have Wool...a picture of a sheep... and the year 1887 on it. They are about 24" tall and 26" long. Will aslo be making them in a med. 18" size and a smaller 12" size.

This one is around 13" Tall and 16" Long. I bought this shaggy cool material about 2 years ago not knowing

what I was going to use it for... I just knew I really liked it and one day I'd figure out what to do with it. lol

I think it makes a prety good looking sheeps wool. I will aso be making him in the 18" size and 24" size and listing on Etsy.

THE WINNER!!!

2010-09-01T10:20:00.000-04:00

The winner of the giveaway is Barb from Barb's Heartstrokes. Barb is an awesome painter, check out her work at http://etsy.com/shop/barbsheartstrokes and http://barbsheartstrokes.blogspot.com/
Thanks everyone for participating and for voting for Muddy Rose Pottery. I will be having another giveaway for September and will be posting it soon.

GIVEAWAY!!!

2010-08-25T18:51:00.006-04:00

Cricket Hollow Primitives is having a Great Giveaway!!! You can win Mr. Pumpkin Head and a Primitive Room Spray (Pumpkin Spice). Mr.Pumpkin Head is scented with pumpkin spice and smells soooo good. The room spray is 4 oz. and is great for scenting your prims and for freshening up any room.

TO ENTER:

1. leave a comment = 1chance
2. become a follower = 1 chance
3. post this giveaway on your blog =2 chances
4. post this giveaway on your facebook wall = 3 chances
5. Vote for Muddy Rose Pottery =4 chances
Muddy Rose is in the running this month to win a grant from Pepsi. They are trying to expand their Therapeutic Clay Program for children/adults with mental and physical challenges.
TO VOTE GO TO THE LINK ON MY SIDEBAR and or text Pepsi 73774 and vote: 101834
6. vote everyday through Aug 31st = 5 chances for each day you vote
Leave a comment on this post for everyday you vote.

Please leave me your e-mail address in your comment so I can contact you if you are the winner.

Deadline is August 31 and the drawing will be held September 1

You can do one all of the above.
The more you do the more chances you get to win. You can win even if you only do one of the above.
Thanks Everyone for participating and Good Luck.

WE NEED YOUR VOTES!!!

2010-08-17T22:12:00.000-04:00

What a great video by Muddy Rose Pottery!! After watching this video please go to http://www.refresheverything.com/therapeuticclayprogrammuddyrosepottery or go to the sidebar on this page and vote daily for them through the end of August. They are in the running this month to win a grant from Pepsi. They are hoping to expand their Therapeutic Clay Program for Children/Adults with Autism/Special Needs.

GREAT FINDS!!!

2010-07-24T23:51:00.000-04:00

Found these great stick pins and pins at the thrift store and some were even 50% off...wooo hooo made my day. Now I've got to get busy and make some pin keeps to put them on. As soon as I get them finished and listed on Etsy I will post some pics on my blog.

PIN KEEPS

2010-07-12T22:32:00.003-04:00

See a pin and pick it up,
All the day you'll have good luck;

See a pin and let it lay,

Bad luck you'll have all the day.

Decided to work on a couple Pin Keeps. These are my own designs and were alot of fun to make. I have them listed on my Etsy Shop. http://crickethollowprims.etsy.com/

I've got a few more in the works and when I'm finished I'll post some pics. Heading to the thrift shops later in the week looking for old hat pins, needles, safety pins, bobbins and anything old and cool that I can ad to my Pin Keeps.

I Won a Great Giveaway!

2010-05-29T00:15:00.001-04:00

Wooohooo I won the Pattern Designers Giveaway on Old Farmhouse Gathering's Blog http://oldfarmhousegathering.blogspot.com/

Thanks to the Pattern Designers of OFG... I love all your patterns!
Bette of Bette's Tomorrows Treasures
Robyn of Motherlode Toad Factory
Doreen of Teresa's Primitive Treasures
Alice of Wilma's Whimszees
Marie of Mamaws Creations

"Chicken Soup"

2010-05-07T18:04:00.000-04:00

Just listed this on Etsy. This is one of my favorite designs in the "Prim Cookin" Collection. I think the best part of creating this design was going to the Flea Market to find an old enamel pot to put her in. I'm planning to hit some garage sales tomorrow..hope I find some old vintage goodies to use in my "Prim Cookin" Collection.

Here Kitty Kitty

2010-05-05T00:37:00.001-04:00

I just finished a custom order for an Etsy buyer... She wanted a custom cat pillow that looked like her cat Georgie. This is the first cat that I have made that is orange and I love how it turned out. Sandra also sells on Etsy and has some really neat things in her shop... be sure to check it out....http://etsy.com/shop/hummingbirdministry

Great Finds...What To Do With Them?

2010-03-20T13:08:00.001-04:00

One of my favorite things to do is to search the Thrift Stores and Flea Markets for old vintage pieces that I can incorporate into my designs. I found this old rusty oil can last summer at a flea market... I had to have it... I got the guy down to a great price but I still haven't figured out what I want to do with it. Some other favorite finds are old enamel pots, cast iron skillets, old metal funnels, old strainers and old amber glass jugs.
Check back soon and see what I come up with!

Free Graphic

2010-03-12T19:05:00.000-05:00

Feel free to use this graphic on your blog or website.

MR. PIGGY

2010-02-25T10:19:00.002-05:00

Just listed Mr. Piggy on my Etsy Shop.
I made him from muslin, painted him and handstitched PIG on him. I added a homespun heart, buttons for eyes and a rusty bell was attached at his neck.
Mr. Piggy is about 8 inches tall and 10 inches wide and he is attached to 2 wooden spools...so he sits nicely.

2010-02-20T11:30:00.001-05:00

Two New Etsy Banners!

2010-02-02T10:20:00.003-05:00

Thought I would try my hand at making a few more Etsy Banners. Just listed them on my Etsy Shop.

WOOOOHOOOO!!!

2010-01-22T16:23:00.003-05:00

I'm so excited! I just won the cutest Valentine Raggedy Ann Doll . Sweet Meadows Farm had a giveaway on her blog . http://www.sweetmeadowsfarm.blogspot.com/ I never win anything...this is great, I can't wait for her to get here..she will be a great addition to my Prim Doll Collection. Thanks Maureen!

It's been a long day!!!

2010-01-14T23:00:00.005-05:00

I worked 10 hours today, came home had dinner and made another Etsy Banner Set. I'm so happy I have the next 3 days off. I will start painting my craft studio tomorrow and hopefully have everything done and reorganized before the weekend is over. This is a long overdue project!!!. I'm going to be sooooo happy when it's done... I'll be shouting for joy!!!

Cookin up some" Prim Fixins" today!!!

2010-01-08T12:16:00.002-05:00

Going to be a busy day...gathering up all my cooking supplies and going to make some "Fried Chicken" , "Lamb Stew", "Pork n Beans", "Chicken Soup".

Cock- a -Doodle Doo!!!

2010-01-03T20:40:00.002-05:00

Just listed another Etsy Banner in my Etsy Shop. I just love roosters and had to do something with one in the design. I love sheep too!!...be sure to check back and see what I come up with! If you have any suggestions on what I could put in a banner...let me know...love suggestions and comments!

Free Graphic for your Blog!

2009-12-30T17:10:00.002-05:00

Just right click and save to your computor.

New Etsy Banner!!!

2009-12-30T11:54:00.010-05:00

I recently started making Etsy Banners and Web Banners. Just finished this one and will be listing it on Etsy. I am also offering custom banners...if interested just contact me for more info.

Time for some "CHICKEN SOUP"

2009-12-28T21:37:00.000-05:00

It is so windy and cold here in Pittsburgh today!!!Definately one of those days when you just want to stay in, curl up on the couch with a warm blanket and have some hot chicken soup!!!

2009-12-26T21:48:00.002-05:00

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas!
Now that all the hustle and bustle is over...it's time to start making some new prims. I thought I would start with some "Fried Chicken".