Slow Response To Your E-mails.

We are sorry for any slow responses to your e-mails! I have been in the hospital and had to have an emergency hysterectomy. When I got to the hospital my blood count was 5, I had to receive 5 units of blood before they could do the surgery. I had the surgery Sunday afternoon and Amanda stayed at the hospital most of the time. We will try to get caught up with everything soon. Diana

Primitive Doll Names

If you are like me, you someimes have trouble naming your new creations. I have compiled a list of real names from the 1800's to have handy. Here is the list of names.

A Prim Krafters Journal ~ Lifetime Ad

"A Prim Krafters Journal" is a resource guide for primitive crafters. Up until now it has been a completely free site. We have added a lifetime button ad to the home page. It will be $10.00 for the life of your website. All other links for the resource guide will remain free. Place you ad now, spaces are limited.

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Craft Show Tips

If you don't receive our newsletter and would like to read some tips on doing craft shows you will find an article written by Birgit Norton of http://theprimitivecountrybug.com and
Michelle Murry of http://theuglyducklingdesigns.com by following this link.

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Scrapbook Layout

Here is a digital scrapbook layout I done of Amanda and Alexis. I tried to make the background page look like an oil painting. Diana

Surviving the Dog Days of Summer!

The weather here in southern Indiana has been so hot! This hot weather seems to drain our energy so we haven't got much accomplished it seems. I know a lot of you crafters use the summer months making your product for the coming fall shows. I hope you are all getting more accomplished than we are. We are longing for the wonderful fall weather and all the wonderful fall shows.

Blogger draft has new feature!

Blogger Draft has a new feature that allows you to add a poll to your side bar. It is very simple, go to link below to find details. We have added a poll in the middle side bar. Please vote!
http://bloggerindraft.blogspot.com/search/label/polls

Primitive Decorating

There are some folks that are still new to primitive decor and are not sure how to implement it in their homes. I found this article that I thought might be of help to our customers that are just learning about primitives.


How To Compliment The Primitive Decorating Theme With Charming Accessories

By Lee Dobbins

Accessories are the finishing touches of any interior design and will help pull your Primitive decorating theme together. This interior design style works well with primitive, unadorned pieces which help enhance the comfortable and warm sense of warmth and simplicity. Select captivating additions to your decor like wall art, knick-knacks, and pillows that add the finishing touches to your primitive décor to finish the decor.

Wall art adds drama to any design, but you should know how to hang it appropriately for the best effect. When displaying art, think like a gallery and have the center of the piece at eye level. If you have many pieces to use on one wall, lay them out on the floor first to select the best arrangement. To round out your Primitive decorating theme, try displaying folk art in plain frames.

Knick Knacks add charm as well as style to your decorating approach. To add to your primitive country decorating, select knick knacks with a comfortable and warm feel. For a decorative touch try a graduated set of pantry boxes stacked on a table or in the corner or having antique baskets filled with dried flowers. Take the time to select distinct items that really reflect your personality. If you don’t have an ample supply of funds, you might want to try shopping at the local flea markets and yard sales where you should be able to find intriguing pieces for little money.

Envision adding vintage signs, folk art, and tramp art for more of a feeling of warmth and simplicity. When buying your decorative pieces, however, you should be certain they are in keeping with the decorating scheme and also have some sort of matching aspects with each other. If you buy accessories in a hurry, then you may end up diluting the look and feel you are attempting to develop.

To add softness as well as benefit your decorating theme, decorative pillows could be a pleasing choice. Pillows add a caring touch and look charming in any room including the kitchen, dining room and bathroom. Pillows will be a suitable compliment to the bedroom when arranged up against the headboard. Pillows can add softness to the bath or kitchen - think about using one on the hamper or on a kitchen chair in a corner. If you can’t afford new furniture for your family room or living room, decorative pillows can help give the primitive country decorating look to your old pieces. Add an interesting touch to your decor with pillows that are plain and simple.

Utilizing primitives such as old boxes and baskets can add an inviting look to your Primitive decorating theme. It’s critical, however, that you have a vision of the types of pieces you need so you can stick to purchasing exactly those that suit. Size matters, so go around the room and figure out the size of rugs, lamps, wall art and accessories you would like and buy accordingly. If you decorate with these rules, you’ll be able to decorate your space with decorative pieces that look appealing with each other.

Lee Dobbins writes for http://www.decorate456.com where you can learn more about different decorating styles and get more information on Primitive decorating style.

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Alexis' Day Out

Yesterday we took a day off from work to take Alexis (she is 2 1/2) to Lincoln's Boyhood Home at Lincoln City, Indiana and to Lincoln State Park for a picnic. It was her first picnic! She enjoyed herself so much. We plan on doing lots of activities like this with her this summer. IF you would like to share a family outing with your primitive friends email us and we will post it here on the blog.

email: villagedepot@cebridge.net