Tuesday, May 22, 2012

Etsy Finds and FUN stuff!

We’ve been in NC for almost 2 months now and I’ve spent more time inside than usual....so I’ve been Etsy shopping!

My hubby’s afraid to leave! He knows when he gets home I’ll have something ‘new’ to show him! But isn’t Etsy the BEST! And the people that sell on Etsy are all so talented!

I ordered these primitive tucks from my girlfriend and penpal, Brenda.

Her shop is The Rusty Thimble HERE !

At first I put them in a bowl with one of my Annie dolls....

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but then I thought they looked cute on my shelves.

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The owl and the sheep were my favs but oh, how I love the birds and roosters she has listed now!

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Then I decided I really ‘needed’ a new Raggedy Ann and I found this one at Brush Creek Primitives HERE ! Her blog is HERE !

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Isn’t she precious?

She’s enjoying the balcony!

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Here’s her view!

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I also bought some note cards!

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I can’t wait to send some to those on ‘my list’!

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They are from Fifi Flowers HERE !

I LOVE her art, don’t you?

Since this is getting long, I’ll save some of my other finds for another post.

Enjoy your day! And PLEASE tell me ONE Etsy store that you like in your comments! Just don’t tell hubby! heehee!

37 comments:

Cranberry Morning said...

I love the new displays - and they always look so nice with old books in the background! The artwork is gorgeous on those cards!

Musings from Kim K. said...

Etsy is definitely a fun way to shop. That raggedy ann doll is just precious. My favorite etsy store is Dime Store Chic. I find so many fun vintage items that I can repurpose into crafting projects.

Anonymous said...

Hi Diane! Oh, what sweet things you bought. Your little Raggedy is adorable. I'm loving that gorgeous quilt and pillow behind her.
Your new header is so pretty.
Be a sweetie,
Shelia ;)

Unknown said...

What darling tucks but Raggedy is adorable, Diane. Love her view.
Yes, Fifi is one fabulous artist ... I love the bike.

TTFN~
Have a great day ~
Marydon

Unknown said...

My favorite etsy is Larearose, Celeste is also a blogger @ Larearose.blogspot. She is the most fabulous rose/flower painter ever. But then you know me & roses ...

Huggers,
Marydon

Vee said...

Too many to tell about really. And don't tell my hubby either. =D

Your new Raggedy has such a sweet expression and is made with a great deal of skill. No wonder she's enjoying the view from your home.

lilybets said...

Cards and the little girl are cutes!!!Excuse me if I didn't translate my last post,it was a little book that was going from Malta to Italy to Switzerland in 20 bloggher houses.Each of us wrote THANK YOU life for......It came back home after a long travel and time (more than one year) and it's full of love!

Della said...

You found some goodies! I love Etsy, too. One of my fave Etsy shops is The Beaded Pillow! She does amazing work!

Debby said...

Love your "buys". When do you return to Florida. Do you have two homes.......I thought you were just visiting. The best of both worlds for sure.
Love your raggedy ann.....so cute.

Unknown said...

I would love to have her view. Those note cards look so adoreable. I love Etsy too!

Cheryl @ TFD said...

I love the Raggedy Ann! I don't know that I have a favorite shop yet. I'll keep looking!

Olive said...

Love the sheep one. I just got CC a necklace from Debra's shop (Common Ground blog). I have ordered from Gracie's Cottage a lovely grain sack market bag that is vintage and enormous.

Fifi Flowers said...

Enjoy your cards! I hope your friends enjoy the cards too! J'adore painting!
Fifi

Pat said...

I just love the note cards from Fifi Flowers. Lovely shop...

Pat Kelly said...

Love all of your new things Diane! Especially the darling little rag doll! She is precious! Love, Pat

Nezzy (Cow Patty Surprise) said...

Those beautiful note cards are just like Miss Fifi...I love her!

What a cute little doll. You did fine some beautiful treasures there.

Oh girl...so many ETSY stores...I could never choose...wouldn't be prudent! Heeehehehe!

God bless ya sweetie and have an amazin' day!!!

The Rusty Thimble said...

How sweet Diane
I love The Annie and her view is Spectacular !!!
The note cards so so sweet

my favorite etsy shops?? Pattern shops!!

Hugs and yes now I feel much better, oh what a morning I have had hee hee

Brenda

sandy said...

I love ALL your adorable Etsy finds! And your view is wonderful!

Can't say I have ONE Etsy shop that I love but my daughter who lives in China finds it so easy to shop there for gifts for ME. She's sent me many lovely things for B-days and Mom's Day and she says the people she buys from are so accommodating!
It's a great way to shop!

It's me said...

Great cards !!!..love that cheap pillow too...love love love ...xxx...

RURAL said...

What lovelies...yes it's a little too easy to find a Etsy store, so I must admit to having to stay away from them unless I have money saved up.

Simple Daisy was one of my fav's I wear her starfish, and tag necklace everyday.

Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreams

Kim@Snug Harbor said...

The raggedy ann is adorable. My favorite etsy shop is Dell's Shells!

Brenda said...

How cute the little pillows are as well as the cards!

Ann said...

I LOVE Etsy too! I have so many favorites - you can find them under 1803 Ohio Farm Baskets on etsy, just click my favorites - they aren't private! I have purchased so many wonderful gifts there (and quite a bit for me too!) ~Ann

NanaDiana said...

I am trying hard not to buy MORE stuff. I should be SELLING stuff...not buying. As for Etsy there are so many wonderful stores out there- but Donna's Shabby Chateau comes to mine..because I just adore her. xo Diana

Chatty Crone said...

You got some really nice things there - I am going to have to check Esty out better! sandie

Judi said...

Hi!
Oh I do adore your primitive girlie. She is so sweet. They have the cutest of faces..*s*...and the pillow is nice too. I do like owls.
There really are so many great shops in Etsy.
I like to visit Syko. She is a lady from Finland who does all kinds of nice sewing and puts on nice pictures...mini quilts also.
Take a visit...shhhhh...your hubby won't mind...*s*..
have a great evening
Judi

Cherry's Prairie Primitives said...

Your doll is such a cutie!!

Linda @ A La Carte said...

Such great finds! I too LOVE Fifi Flowers!

Terra said...

Your finds are sublime, aren't those tucks and the doll and note cards darling? I posted on my blog about a wonderful artist who has an etsy shop, her name is Jennifer Beaudet.

Jocelyn said...

Beautiful finds!! I've never shopped at an Etsy shop before. But you have made some lovely purchases.

Sunny Simple Life said...

Where to begin. I would go nuts in that store. I love the shelf with all the owls.

Cameron said...

You can find anything on Etsy!! It's an amazing (and amzingly addicting) place to shop. Love your new goodies....and that view! *swoon*

I really like Micki's shop...The Secret Hermit...she sells original whimsy girl art :)

Boo-Bah AKA Iris said...

I would love to shop in that store!!
I also love all your etsy finds. Your note cards, your raggedy doll everything is just wonderful!!
I do love your prim tucks especially1 I'm off to visit some of the places you mentioned.

Hugs
Iris

cynthia lee designs said...

Love the pillows that you purchased from Brenda!!
And that Raggedy Ann is adorable!!
hugs,
Cindy

Brush Creek Needlework said...

What a great place to put your new little Raggedy! I'm so glad you like her! I have a patriotic one on Ebay now and I'm finishing up a summer strawberry one now. Love the way you have everything displayed. Beautiful! Take care, Jenny (brushcreekcreations)

the real mia said...

I LOVE those bicycle notecards!

Anonymous said...

Hope you don't mind all my comments, but I'm doing a bit of catching up here today, and of course I gasped when I saw those note cards. You know how I love a bright and cheerful illustration. These are GORGEOUS!!!! Yes, I'm jealous. ;)
By the way, I would so "need" that Raggedy Ann too. ;) She's adorable.
Good to see you are enjoying your time in NC.
Hugs,
Marcia