Oh the Bliss of Spring

Earlier I had mentioned that Darcy and I were possibly going to be part of a craft show this March. It just seems that our Winter months are very busy and we decided it wouldn't work for us this year.

We want to take things one step at a time. Being part of the Busco bazaar was a major step for us and then being part of Tricia's open house this past fall was another major accomplishment. So, when we get use to doing this for a while, maybe just maybe we'll be able to add something else.

I so hope that everyone is enjoying this awesome weather we've had this week!! Our family is so excited to be counting down the days till spring break..13days!!!! 14 and we'll be in Gulf Shores, Alabama!! A much needed vacation for us!!

I've just recently found a blog that seemed really neat and if you're into crafts as much as I am, you might be interested in this. Check her out at www.blissfulchaosts.blogspot.com. I'm hoping that eventually when I get more time, I'll be able to post different craft ideas and projects. Until then, I'll post when I can!!!

Have a wonderful Spring.
Jocelyn

Christmas break makeover project

Where did Christmas go?? It seems like time just keeps getting faster and faster! Did we even have Christmas and not to mention......it's a NEW YEAR! Wow, 2010 is here, how time flies.

Even though it flew by, we sure enjoyed our Christmas break with family and friends. Having the kids home for 2 wks. always leaves room for some Christmas break projects. So I'm going to let you in on what we did this break.

My oldest daughter(13yrs.) has been wanting to redo our downstairs bathroom for sometime now. She kept throwing the color blue out to me and it just wasn't cutting it with me. I needed to brainstorm before I decided to take this on. Well, before Christmas Shy and I were shopping and she kept mentioning how she loved "zebra stripe" decor. A lightbulb went off. I've got it, we'll paint the bathroom red and have zebra stripe accents. She loved it and we began to put our thoughts and ideas together and that's what the pictures are of that you just saw. We absolutely love it. My daughters love it so much they want to sleep there!!! LOL!!

These are our before and after pictures of our Christmas break makeover project. Talk about needing some much needed patience. I like to do things my way and having a 13& 5yr old helping paint stretched me a wee bit, but it was so worth it all. (Even with all the touch ups and scrubbing I had afterwards!!) The memories will last a lifetime!! That's what I love about the things we do with our kids.






Didn't Shy do an amazing job?!? I'm so proud of her. No help from mom what so ever.





All of the zebra stripe decor. was painted by my daughter. I'm so excited to start seeing the creative side of her. Since I'm constantly trying to do projects as cheaply and as creative as possible, I'm glad she's starting to realize how fun it is to throw things together that you already have, just by painting them etc...(and saving money$$$$ at the same time!!) It's amazing how the looks of something can change just by painting them!!

$15/gal red caboose paint(semi-gloss)
$7/pt black paint(semi-gloss)
$6 for a black shower curtain/liner(no pictures yet)
$2.49 zebra strip fleece blanket to hang as a shower curtain (no pictures yet)
$7.98/2 black towels at Target
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total $38.47
-$13 (gift card)
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$25.47

Not too shabby for a complete, new look!!

Make a Smilebox greeting

Christmas, Christmas everywhere

We just want to thank everyone who came

and made this 2009 bazaar such a fun, exciting

day for us. We already can't wait till next year.

We were asked if we would be interested in being part of a bazaar next March in C.City, IN.
This would be a great opportunity for us to become involved with. Keep checking in for more information on future open houses/bazaars.

Have a wonderful Christmas Season and a Blessed New Year!!

From our prim homes to yours!!

Darcy and Jocelyn

Churubusco New Era Christmas Bazaar Dec. 5th 9am-3pm

What an absolute crazy time of year for us! It's so totally worth it though because it's what we have such a passion for. Making Primitive decor. and being able to do it together. We couldn't ask for anything more except for you to come visit us and make this day even better.

Come join us Sat. December 5th, 2009 @ the Churubusco New Era Christmas bazaar, 9am-3pm located in the Churubusco High School commons. Our booth is #10 across from the high school office.

There's over 70 vendors from candles, Tastefully Simple, Longaberger, dish towels, Sports decor, jewlery, ornaments, lights of all sorts, handmade lotions and soaps, scarfs, hats, bags, purses, lots of decor of all different kinds, cards, snowmen and Santa decor and much, much more.

There's something for everyone and lots of food too!! The Elementary Chimers will perform late in the morning and New Era show choir will perform a free show sometime in the afternoon also!! If you have little ones, Santa will be there ready to get pictures taken with your kiddos or grandkids!!

See ya in December!!

Prim Wishes,

Darc and Joc

Exceeding our expectations

We want to send a big thanks to all of you who made our 1st open house such a great success!!

It so exceeded our expectations and are really excited to be looking forward to next Fall!!

Prim Blessings,

Darcy and Jocelyn

1st ever Open House Sat. Nov. 7th 10am-4pm

Come join us for lots of yummy gourmet food, hot/cold drinks,

and a lot of primitive shopping.

We hope that you all can make it out this Sat. to meet us and

check out our unique PRIM creations. Many new items have

been made and hopefully they're perfect for you.

(Antiques, Primitive Christmas trees, rustic garlands,

grungy/dipped lights, votives and Christmas lights,

wood/paper mache houses, benches, grungy snowmen,

pencil holders, hand-painted wooden/slate signs,

barnsiding birdhouses and frames, quilted runners,

old shutter arrangements, Darcy's new Soy candles,

our kids decor(Cotton Candy Creations for girls and

Primitive Kids for boys), and much, much more!!)

Open house is Located near Merriam,IN off of St. Rd 9 on

(200 S) between Burr Oak church and Hwy 33.

Prim Wishes.....

Darcy and Jocelyn