tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20983415374154709862024-02-19T01:22:37.901-05:00Prim and Proper Folks by Susan WalkerSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.comBlogger116125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-30997070805808593162012-09-24T13:33:00.002-04:002012-09-24T13:33:28.836-04:00Miss you!I have been a complete slacker when it comes to updating my blog. I've been in a dollmaking slump and keep saying to myself "I will write when I have something new to share". Well, after about 6 months and nothing new to share I decided to just write about things that are going on around here. Who knows, maybe this is where my inspiration for new dollies will come from, right?<br />
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We headed to Virginia for my niece, Laura's, high school graduation in June and then to the Northern Neck for a week on the water for our family reunion. (That's my Bro and SIL - the happy parents of the graduate -to the right) That week with my sister and her family, my brother and his family and my Mom and Dad sure filled up my heart. It's always nice to see everyone and especially to have everyone together in one place for an extended period of time. :-) We swam, canoed, ate, talked, ate some more, went crabbin', ate..well you know how it goes when you're on vacation. (p.s. gained 3 lbs while we were there.)<br />
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Outerbanks for a week on the beach with my sister and her family. Talk
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This is my neice, Leah, nephew, Sam and daughter, Alyssa with the intercoastal behind them.<br />
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This is me with my baby sis! <br />
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I've been doing some creating these days a new venture Roger and I have launched together...Pumpkinvine Primitives. Roger is a very talented woodworker and has created so many nice pieces for our home. We thought it would be fun to offer his work to others through Etsy and TDIPT Mercantile. We've had fun creating new prims for <a href="http://www.tdiptmercantile.com/" target="_blank">TDIPT Mercantile</a> on the first of each month. We design together, then he does all the cutting, routing and sanding and I paint and stain and photograph. It's been a real team effort! We have a <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PumpkinvinePrimitive?ref=top_trail" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> that we add finished and made to order prims to weekly and the customer base is starting to build now. Here are a few pics of some of our finished pieces... <br />
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Fall is absolutely my favorite time of year. This year it cannot come fast enough with the crazy hot summer we've had in Georgia! We are finally getting some cool evening temps and even cooler mornings. My neighbor and walking partner is definitely a summer person so it's getting harder to get her out with me in the mornings. We might have to switch it up a bit and move our walks to the afternoon. :-)<br />
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Well, I hope you are doing well and I will do my very best to write more often. Blessings to you..SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-54272054687594228412012-02-25T15:28:00.000-05:002012-02-25T15:28:01.596-05:00Feeling like Spring here...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well, somehow I managed to squeeze in a little bit of creative play this past week. I just listed these two little Chicks on <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/primandproperfolks" target="_blank">Etsy</a> so I could spread the Spring Love around a bit. If you are interested, you can click on the link to my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/primandproperfolks" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a> and you will be able to take a closer look. </div>
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Started a workshop this week...I'll share more about that as I get into it, but so far I am loving it. There's art work and creative journaling so far so how could a girl go wrong, right? </div>
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<br />Susan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-2016587766920642152012-02-14T13:25:00.001-05:002012-02-14T13:25:49.220-05:00<br />
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Wishing you a very Happy Valentine's Day filled with the love of family and friends!<br />
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Hugs - Susan <br />
<br />Susan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-17595067939475157522012-02-08T20:35:00.000-05:002012-02-08T20:35:43.106-05:00New Dollie on Etsy!It's been a fun and busy week at Prim and Proper Folks...and it's only Wednesday! We have had a wonderful response to our <a href="http://tdipt-pumkinvine.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pumpkinvine Primitives </a>wooden treasures...Thank you!! I have been painting and staining my heart out, getting orders ready to fill and ship. It's been a nice change of pace and has really sparked my creativity for my doll designs. There are three new dollies on my worktable this week(that has got to be a record of some sort for me heehee) and this sweet little gal was just finished yesterday. After a day of picture taking, she is finally ready to be offered in my <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/primandproperfolks" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. Introducting LuElla Ladybug!<br />
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<br />Susan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-91586735103994683362012-02-01T08:13:00.002-05:002012-02-01T08:13:33.261-05:00New Adventure - Pumpkinvine PrimitivesI have some exciting news to share with you...my hubby, Roger, and I have started a new business...<a href="http://www.pumpkinvineprimitives.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pumpkinvine Primitives</a>! Roger has a natural talent for working with wood and has created many, many pieces for our home. Now, we are working together to bring our love of primitive wooden treasures to you. We are offering finished and made to order pieces through our newly opened <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/PumpkinvinePrimitive?ref=ss_profile" target="_blank">Etsy shop</a>. There are a few finished pieces there now and we will be adding items weekly, so I hope you can stop by often to take a look around the shop. And, be sure to sign up for the Pumpkinvine Primitives Newsletter to receive updates when we have new items available!<br />
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<br />Susan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-51227619107013779472012-01-30T17:53:00.001-05:002012-01-30T17:53:43.895-05:00Puppy Haircuts today!With the temps reaching the high 60s not a cloud in the sky, today became puppy haircut day! hee hee Cody and Prissy were starting to resemble wooly sheep more than bichons, so haircut day came none too soon. Here is their before picture: <br /><br />
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As soon as we picked them up to carry them out to the make shift outdoor puppy salon, they knew something was up. Since Prissy (who just turned 15) was the 'fluffiest' she got to go first, and then my 11 year old Codybug. After a lot of scissoring and a quick run through with the clippers to finish them up I have my two little bichons back. <br />
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I'll be honest....giving them a haircut is not my favorite thing to do, but once we get started, they LOVE all the praise and attention and that makes it all worth while. Hope you are having a wonderful day....SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-30579671066479885672012-01-04T16:55:00.000-05:002012-01-04T16:55:58.071-05:00Happy 2012!!<center><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/slwalker/art-supplies-sm.jpg"></center><br />
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I've been soooo busy this week getting my studio (I always giggle inside when I say that since my 'studio' is really just half of our bonus room in the basement :-)) cleaned and organized. It's been ages since I've been able to play in my studio. I'm so <b>excited</b> to be able to get back to my art. <br />
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Some of you may know that I injured my back and left hip while painting our house. I simply took a misstep on the ladder and, well, the rest is history...as they say. I could hardly sit or stand or lay down for more than a few minutes for most of last year. I'm happy to report, though, that through physical therapy and lots of determination, I am back on my feet and feeling great. I started super slow with just some stretching and worked my way up to going for short walks. Little by little I added to my walks and now I walk about three miles per day, five times per week. Lately, my hubby and I have started challenging each other with pushups and dips (or arm killers as I like to call them!!). We are putting in about 60 pushups and 60 dips on our way around the park where we walk. At first, let me tell you...my 'wings' were soooorrrre. Now though, I can crank those babies out. It's great to be feeling healthier. I would love to lose more, and hope to do so this year. Side note...I've also lost about 50 lbs with all this exercise and healthy eating. Yay!!!<i><b>THAT</i></b> is a wonderful thing in my book! It's been a long journey and I don't think I will ever take my good health for granted again. <br />
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Here's to a wonderful year of creativity. Wishing you and yours a joyous and blessed New Year in 2012! Let's keep each other in our prayers for good health and prosperity this year, ok? <br />
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Wishing you many blessings....SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-58640156841125096802011-12-23T18:20:00.000-05:002011-12-23T18:20:06.361-05:00<center><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/slwalker/800px-Merry_Christmas_1-1-2.png"><br />
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Hugs...susanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-31656232186734048012011-12-18T16:46:00.000-05:002011-12-18T16:46:31.679-05:00How about a yummy cookie recipe?I just made these <b>delicious</b> cookies and had to share the recipe with you. These are Cran-Pistachio cookies and the recipe is courtesy of Betty Crocker. <br />
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Look at these delicious cookies and, honestly, they could NOT be easier to make. <br />
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1 pouch Betty Crocker Sugar Cookie Mix<br />
1 box (4 serving size) pistachio instant pudding and pie filling mix<br />
1/4 cup flour<br />
1/2 cup butter, melted<br />
2 eggs<br />
1 cup dry roasted salted pistachio nuts, chopped<br />
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped<br />
optional - green food coloring (I didn't add any but if you wanted them extra green you could)<br />
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees.<br />
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In a large bowl stir cookie mix, pudding, and flour. Add melted butter and eggs and stir until incorporated.<br />
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Add pistachios and cranberries and mix well.<br />
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Drop by rounded spoonfuls onto a parchment lined cookie sheet.<br />
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Bake for 8-10 minutes. The only way you can ruin these cookies is to overbake them! If you bake them too long you will lose the soft texture and they won't be as green. They will not look done but take them out and let them sit on the pan for about 2 minutes. Trust me.<br />
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Cool on a wire rack. Store in an airtight container. Makes about 2 dozen cookies.<br />
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Enjoy....SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-82492412967999938472011-12-11T20:25:00.000-05:002011-12-11T20:25:33.702-05:00Glitter and Tinsel OrnamentHello everyone! I'm a little late with this next tutorial, but for good reason. My son graduated from college Saturday! We are so proud of you Patrick! Our family started arriving Tuesday and we've been celebrating all week! <br />
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Now for today's Christmas fun..I found this beautiful ornament tutorial that Karen over at <a href=http://mydesertcottage.blogspot.com/2011/12/ornament-tutorial-for-you.html>My Desert Cottage </a> has created and generously shared. Isn't it a beauty? Her instructions are very well written and so easy to follow. Thank you Karen! I hope you will enjoy creating this beautiful ornament.<br />
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Cathy over at <a href=http://hazelruthes.blogspot.com/>Hazleruthe's</a> has generously shared some Santa paper doll puppets on her blog. If you get a chance, pop on over. These little Santa's are adorable and I LOVE Cathy's idea to include them in her Christmas cards this year. <br />
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Well, I'm signing off...we're watching The Polar Express tonight....<br />
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Blessings to you...SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-75153800565296560082011-12-05T08:05:00.000-05:002011-12-05T08:05:29.353-05:00All that Glitters Christmas Ornaments<center><a href=http://thegreenbeanscrafterole.blogspot.com/2010/12/all-that-glittersminus-mess.html><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/slwalker/blog%20photos/069.jpg"></a></center><br />
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A big Thank You to <a href="http://thegreenbeanscrafterole.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"><img src="http://i275.photobucket.com/albums/jj292/greeniebeanie1/GCbuttonv3-3.jpg" border="0" /></a> for the tutorial to make these wonderful Glitter Christmas ornaments. So creative and none of the mess you get from the ornaments. I can hardly wait to get started on mine...<br />
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Hugs...SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-18413589002859648692011-12-04T08:24:00.000-05:002011-12-04T08:24:36.516-05:00Candy Christmas Tree<center><a href=http://www.hersheys.com/celebrate/holidays/craftdetail.aspx?id=93><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/slwalker/blog%20photos/imageaspx.jpg"></a></CENTER>Aren't these the cutest little trees? Just click on the photo to go to the tutorial on Hershey's site. I'm going to make three of these and use them as part of my centerpiece in the dining room....hope they last until Christmas day! hee hee <br />
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Hope you have fun with this quick and yummy project....SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-38729715141780886232011-12-03T07:18:00.000-05:002011-12-03T07:18:04.673-05:00Bleaching and Dyeing Bottle Brush Trees TutorialHi everyone!!! Here is a really easy and fun project for the holidays generously created and shared with us by Terry Heinz of Artful Affirmations. I cannot wait to get started on my own little 'forest' of bottle brush trees!<br />
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Blessings to you...SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-15420216188972083882011-11-30T20:51:00.000-05:002011-11-30T20:51:11.245-05:00Christmas Stocking pattern<a href=http://www.marthastewart.com/270809/jingle-bell-stockings><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/slwalker/blog%20photos/stocking.jpg"></a><br />
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Aren't these cute Christmas stockings? Ms. Martha offers a free pattern to create your very own that you will find when you click on the photo. I love the traditional red and white, but can't you just see these in some other color combinations?<br />
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I hope you have fun with this one...hugs...SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-70081800101813234112011-11-29T07:18:00.000-05:002011-11-29T07:18:22.916-05:00How about some holiday tutorials?Hi everyone! I love holiday crafts, don't you? Especially sharing them with friends and family, so I'm going to be posting a few of my favorites with you over the next couple of weeks. <br />
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<a href=www.vintagejunky.com><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/slwalker/snowflakes_example1.jpg"></a>First up? These sweet snowflakes. I love the simple and sweet arrangement of these handmade snowflakes. Here's an easy to follow tutorial from <a href="http://vintagejunky.com/paper-snowflake-paper-snow-flake-how-to.html">The Vintage Junkie </a>. Wouldn't these be sweet with a little clear or antiqued silver glitter? Definitely something fun to do with the kiddos and grandkids!<br />
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Wishing you holiday blessings...SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-43412055290565035562011-09-10T21:45:00.001-04:002011-09-10T21:48:52.136-04:00<center>In loving memory of the victims whose lives were taken on 9/11/01<br><br />
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I was honored to have my girls selected for this issue of Art Doll Quarterly. Stampington is a class outfit and they took great care of the girls while they were with them. I couldn't be happier.
To take a closer look at the girls, click on their picture below:
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Blessings...Susan
Susan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-8140839687171695512011-07-04T10:46:00.000-04:002011-07-04T10:46:48.746-04:00Happy 4th!<center><img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/slwalker/siggys/007bb396.gif"></center><br />
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I hope you and your family are enjoying your summer. Its been a busy, busy summer here for us...a wedding, a graduation and lots and lots of driving so far this summer! We are having a blast so far and there's more to come. Of course, all this fun means not-so-much designing and creating, but sometimes we just have to push the work to the side and have some fun!!<br />
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Our son, Patrick, was married in May on Tybee Island! We are so happy for Patrick and Courtney and Sawyer. We love, love, love this happy little family!<br />
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A definite bonus to this weekend was being able to celebrate Mother's Day with our Moms. We all had a nice breakfast together and lots of hugs!<br />
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Home sweet home for a couple of weeks and then Alyssa, our daughter, purchased her first home. Didn't I say it's been a busy summer? haha She's the proud owner of a gorgeous townhome and only MINUTES from work, shopping and friends. Location, location, location!!<br />
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Then, we were off to Pittsburgh in June to celebrate our neice, Leah's, high school graduation! My sister and her hubby are definitely the ultimate hosts! We swam, ate, played games, and visited from 1pm until 2am!!<br />
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Sunday, we celebrated Father's Day with Dad. It was such a treat to be able to spend his special day with him this year. This is the first year in several years that we have all been together for both Mother's and Father's Day....such a treat!!<br />
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I just setup my blog to format for mobile updates so those of you that get your updates on your phone will be able to read it more easily. The bonus for me is that I can now update using my Blackberry! This will definitely make it easier for me to update since we have a few more trips and family events planned for this Summer and Fall.<br />
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I hope you are having as much fun as we are this Summer. Enjoy your Fourth of July celebrations tonight. We're off to a cookout...<br />
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Wishing you many blessings, my friends....SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-1971065119721127882011-05-03T05:05:00.000-04:002011-05-03T05:05:09.757-04:00Gwen - for the love of bluebirds New Pattern ReleaseI'm so excited to be able to share my latest pattern with you. She's available now in my Etsy shop and on PatternMart. I hope you'll swing by and take a peek!<br />
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Wishing you many blessings...SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-74852715317825850862011-04-23T13:58:00.000-04:002011-04-23T13:58:05.776-04:00Emmitt and Elsee Bunny Pattern Now AvailableIt has been so great to be back in the studio. I'm having so much fun getting caught up on my pattern writing. I didn't realize until after <a href=http://patternmart.com/pattern/13023/Bella+-+Love+is+all+that+matters>Bella</a> and <a href=http://patternmart.com/pattern/13038/Bethany+Bunny+-+a+primitive+spring+bunny>Bethany</a> were released that it has been THREE YEARS since I've released a new pattern! <br />
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I'm happy to share my third and newest pattern release for 2011 - <a href=http://patternmart.com/pattern/13053/Emmitt+and+Elsee+Bunny+Trinket__sl__Candy+Boxes>Emmitt and Elsee Bunny Candy/Trinket Boxes</a>. I hope you'll 'hop' on over to pick one up for yourself.<br />
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Wishing you many blessings...SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-42479516335379349152011-04-18T12:59:00.000-04:002011-04-18T12:59:30.473-04:00Finally...time in the studio!I'm so excited to share my two newest patterns with you. Just released...<br />
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Both patterns are available as an epattern and a mailed pattern in my <a href=http://www.etsy.com/listing/72330218/bella-love-is-all-that-matters-epattern>Etsy Shop</a> and on <a href=http://patternmart.com/pattern/13023/Bella+-+Love+is+all+that+matters>PatternMart</a>.<br />
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It feels so good to be working again. I sure have missed chatting with all of you. There will be more coming soon...I have a new dollie I'm working on and hope to have listed on <a href=www.primnest.com>The Prim Nest</a> by the end of the week. <br />
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Wishing you many blessings...SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-19247048914833007202011-03-01T06:16:00.001-05:002011-03-01T08:02:58.382-05:00Prim Nest Grand OpeningHello and Happy Tuesday to you! The <a href=www.primnest.com>Prim Nest</a> Grand Opening is today. Kudos to Kelle Arvay and her team on this new endeavor, which is sure to be a great sucess. The offerings by the artists are wonderfully prim....I sure hope to see you there. Blessings to you...SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-1401152056315379202011-02-03T11:10:00.001-05:002011-02-08T13:12:00.854-05:00Moving from sketchpad to design tableI'm busy working on some sketches for new dollies for the launch of the <a href=www.primnest.com>Prim Nest</a> site, March 1st. I have so many sweet dollies on paper, and I'm having a hard time moving from the sketchpad to the design table. I'm not sure what the hold up is, but I've found that rushing it is usually a mistake for me. I'm going to continue sketching and I'm sure one of these sweet dollies will push me to the table to get started sewing. lol<br />
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Other than sketching, hubby and I have been enjoying helping our son and his fiancee get their new home ready for their big day. They purchased their home January 21st and are busy painting and performing minor repairs. Congratulations, sweet family!<br />
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I hope all of you in the midwest and northeast are staying safe and warm after that big snow storm hit. I would love to hear from you...write when you can...wishing you many blessings...SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-67905799504011115572011-01-25T17:26:00.000-05:002011-01-25T17:26:28.597-05:002011 is going to be a good year<img src="http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y38/slwalker/blog%20photos/optimism-1.jpg"> 2010 was a little less than fulfilling for me due to a back injury, but I'm determined to feel better this year. I'm committed to finding relief so I can get back to my joy...creating. It's been difficult to sit for more than 15 minutes at the sewing table or my painting table, so my dolls have been nothing more than sketches in 2010. Those sketches are ready to come off the page! I'm excited to announce that I have been accepted to participate in a new selling venue..<a href=http://www.primnest.com/>The Prim Nest</a>...which will be launching March 1st. I will share more when we get closer to the launch. For now, I'm busy creating again and I'm loving it!<br />
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Here are some recent photos of our Sweet Sawyerbug! He's getting so big....check out all the snow we had over Christmas. It was a wonderful White Christmas in Georgia!<br />
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Wishing you many blessings, my friends...SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2098341537415470986.post-40541871728981041212011-01-01T00:03:00.000-05:002011-01-01T00:03:09.265-05:00Welcome 2011!!!<center><a href="http://photobucket.com/images/happy%20new%20year" target="_blank"><img src="http://i796.photobucket.com/albums/yy244/Sirana/happy-new-year002.gif" border="0" alt="Happy New Year Pictures, Images and Photos"/></a></center><br />
Wishing you a Happy and Blessed New Year!!! SusanSusan Walkerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09446786851749246764noreply@blogger.com1