Saturday, February 24, 2007

Our "Post the Most" Contest Has Begun on Our Forums

That's right!! Starting today, Feb 24th, the Primitive Times Magazine Forum is running a POST THE MOST contest.

We will be awarding prizes to the 3 forum members who post the most between Feb 24 to March 24. The contest is only open to members who are not on the staff at PTM...so you will not be competing against anyone who is a moderator. We will still be around posting with you though!! Our hope is that we will all get to know eachother a little better, learn from each other, and have some fun! I will be keeping track. Everyone starts at ZERO posts.


Check out these great prizes!! Come post on PT Magazine's forum and YOU could win!!

~*~ First prize ~*~
Prim Bunny with Prim Carrots
Retail Value $39.00
Prize donated by Paula of Rusty Pins and Old Lace
You can see more of Paula's products at
Rusty Pins and Old Lace



~*~ Second Prize ~*~
A Webset From Heartland Graphics or Heartland Vintage Graphics
Retail Value $30.00 to $50.00
Take a peek at Angie's great graphic collections at
Heartland Graphics
or Heartland Vintage Graphics


~*~ Third Prize ~*~
$25.00 gift certificate to Berry Country Crafts
Featuring handpainted country signs, pins and ornaments
Berry Country Crafts



I know you are going to want to come post with us now!!
Keep checking back here. Once a week, I will let you all know which members are the ones to beat!

Stop by Primitive Times Magazine Forums Today!

Wednesday, February 21, 2007

Our Primitive Times Magazine Forum Has Had A Make-Over!!!

We got an anonymous letter the other day with a strange request. The letter was addressed to "All The Editors At Primitive Times Magazine" and was a request for HELP.

HELP, we thought?

Who needed HELP?

Well, it seems someone felt that our Primitive Times Magazine Forum was in desperate need of HELP. Someone thought it needed a pick-me-up, a fresh-look, a new-dew, new duds, in other words - a make-over.

Well, we all mulled that over and decided that maybe the forum did need a make-over. Maybe it was run down (although we couldn't understand that as the forum is still pretty new), needed some new duds (or in the forum's case - new graphics), and needed a bright, fresh, cheery and inviting appearance.

It also needed someone who would always be in the forums corner. Someone to always look out for the forum. Someone to be the "cheerleader." Someone who was creative, imaginative, and just plain "FUN!" We all thought - who better than Lisa? Lisa should be the cheerleader. RAH-RAH Sis-Cum-BAH! CONGRATS, Lisa.

So, our Primitive Times Magazine Forum has had its' make-over. We've revamped, reshuffled, re-aligned, and re-furbished our Primitive Times Magazine Forum.

It is now jam packed with new sections, new graphics, new colors, new images, and best of all - IT HAS BLINKIES!!!!. There are so many new features and sections to the forum now that it's hard to tell it all in one post. But, we'll try.

So, here's our new and/or revamped sections:

Welcome - We are so glad that you came over and joined us! Please feel free to join in!!!

What's New - The latest goings-on!

NEW Contests and Games - We're going to have CONTESTS - Plenty of CONTESTS! Come inside and find the latest Contests and Games to play!

Prim Chat - Here is where you can chat about any thing that you like!!

Joke Central - Share a funny email or jokes you have received!

Movies and TV Chat - Come chat about all your favorite TV Shows and keep up to date on shows you might of missed!

Photo Corner - Please post and share your family photos in here!

Blogger Central - Keep us informed on the new stuff going on in your blogs!

Auction Fun - Do you have auctions going on eBay or Auction Haus, or other auction sites? List your information inside!

FREE Graphics for our Forums - PLEASE only use the graphics on this message board they are brought to you FREE by Heartland Graphics and Heartland Vintage Graphics.

Garage Sale Heaven - Do you have craft items or household items cluttering your home? List your items for sale here!**We are not responsible for trades or sales that fall through**

Freebie Heaven - Who doesn't like freebies! Post those freebies you find here!

Craft Corner (5 sub-boards) - Wonderful Crafts that we love to make and share!

a) Tole Painting Crafts - Place your Tole Painting Crafts Inside
b) Scrapbooking Crafts - Post your Scrapbooking Crafts and Ideas Inside
c) Country Crafts - Post your Country Crafts Inside
d) Sewing Crafts - Post your Sewing and Quilting Crafts Inside
e) Holiday Crafts - Post your Holiday Crafts Inside

Recipes (6 sub-boards) - Great Recipes that you just have to try!

a) Appetizer Recipes - Place your appetizer recipes inside
b) Beverages - Place your Coffee, Hot Tea's, Coco's and Drink Recipes Inside
c) Crock Pot Recipes - Place your Crock Pot Recipes Inside!
d) Main Dish Recipes - Place your Main Dish Recipes Inside
e) Quick Recipes - Place those recipes that take 30 minutes or less inside
f) Side Dish Recipes - Place your Side Dish Recipes Inside

Gardening Tips -Post your gardening tips here!

Sewing Tips and Techniques - Leave your sewing and stitchery tips and techniques here!

Photo Submission - Do you have a photo you would like to share?

Staff Cafe - For STAFF only to chat, submit your articles, and share ideas

Feb. Issue - Let us know what you think about out latest issue and if you would like to see anything added to upcoming issues!

Our Staff's Sites - Come inside and see all sites of our wonderful staff of editors~ See all the deals and specials they have going on~

Submit Your Ideas For Issues - Have any great ideas that you would like to see in our next issue! Please feel Free to share it with us!

Advertising On Primitive Times Magazine - Come inside to learn about advertising on Primitive Times Magazine.

Leave Your Link - Add your link to your website and/or eBay!

Sound Off - Post your upcoming sales or specials here! Once weekly please NO SPAM

Top Sites and Newsletters - Do you offer a FREE topsite or Newsletter?

Boy, that's a lot.

We told you it was jam packed.

So, pop on over to our revamped Primitive Times Magazine Forum and let us know what you think.


Copyright © 2007 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals, Linda Walsh Originals E-Patterns, and Linda's Blog. Linda is a doll maker and doll pattern designer. http://lindawalshoriginals.com

We're Having a St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt On Our Primitive Times Magazine Forum

We're having a St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt and it's going to be loads, and loads of FUN!!!

Come on over and join the St. Patrick's Day Scavenger hunt that we're having on our Primitive Times Magazine Forum!

What's that?

You don't know what a scavenger hunt?

Well, you are in for a treat!

It is game where we hide St Patricks Icons (see example below) throughout our Primitive Times Magazine Forum! We'll be hiding them on Mondays-Wed. On Fridays you get to find the icons! The more points you earn the better!

Here's the OFFICIAL RULES:

1-You can ONLY claim each icon TWO TIMES! When you find an icon post a message like I FOUND ICON so it can be counted.
2-You can play each round which begins on M-W-F.
3-NO CHEATING lol .

PRIZES
1st Place gets ONE MONTH Button ad on Heartland Marketplace and Primitive Times Magazine.

2nd Place gets Banner Rotation for one month on all sites.

3rd Place gets a PLUGBOARD Button animated by Angie!

GOOD LUCK

So, come on over to our Primitive Times Magazine Forum!
and "Sign-up" to play. Just CLICK on the " NEW Contests and Games Section" and then look for the "St. Patrick's Day Scavenger Hunt" thread.

CONTESTS STARTS MON FEB 26, 2007

SEE EXAMPLE OF ICONS BELOW



Copyright © 2007 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals, Linda Walsh Originals E-Patterns, and Linda's Blog. Linda is a doll maker and doll pattern designer. http://lindawalshoriginals.com

Tuesday, February 13, 2007

I Finished My "Linda's How-Do-I Series? - FREE Helpful Tips For Crafters" YIPPEE!

I thought you all might like to know that I finished my "Linda's How-Do-I Series?" on my "Tips For Crafters On The Web" blog. YIPPEE!!!

Why did I create this series?

Well, I get asked a lot of the time by other crafters with websites or blogs "How do I do this?" or "What's the html code for that?" so I thought it would be better if I just posted the articles on my "Tips For Crafters On The Web" blog then everyone could then see how to do it. Plus, it will save me a lot of time as I can just reference the articles versus re-inventing the wheel and creating separate emails.

So, a little sharing and a little self preservation. And, I thought I'd post the links here so our Primitive Times Magazine blog, Primitive Times E-Zine, and Primitive Times Magazine website readers could have the FREE tips, too.

I think I have everything but the kitchen sink in there! If not, just let me know and tell me what else you think would be helpful.

In any event, I'm done. YIPPEE!!! Here's all 43 of the articles:

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Handle Different Size Banners Within A Table?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Add Wallpaper Or An Image To The Background Of My Table?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Add Clickable Text Links To My Table With Centered, Padded, Spaced, and Bordered Clickable Images?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Add Padding, Spacing, and Borders To The Images Within My Table?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Center Images Within A Table And Make Those Images Clickable?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Add Images To A Simple Table?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Build A Simple Table?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Create A Simple Name Banner Out Of HTML Code?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? What About Banners? How Do I Know What Size To Get?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? What Are The Names And #'s For The Sixteen CSS Named Colors?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Add Color To The Border And Color To The Background Of Two Rows Of Clickable Banners?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Add Borders To Two Rows of Clickable Advertising Buttons?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Build Two Rows of 3 Clickable Advertising Buttons Each?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Add A Background Color To Boxes Surrounding Two Clickable Banners Of Different Sizes?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Space Two Banners Of Different Sizes Evenly Within Their Boxes?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Change The Background Color Between The Borders Of My Pictures or Banners?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Change The Background Of The Area Within My Border?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Make My Banners With Colored Borders Clickable?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Add A Colored Border Around My Banners?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Add Color To My Borders and Text?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Create A Clickable E-Product Ad?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Draw A Line, Skip A Line, Add A Paragraph, and Underline?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? Why Would I Want To Create Generic Posts?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? What's The Difference Between All Those Picture File Types?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Use Margins, Padding, and Borders?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Create A Promotion, Copyright or Bio Signature?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Add Horizontal Advertising Buttons?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Widen My Blog?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Add Wallpaper To My Blog?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Add Vertical Advertising To My Website?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Provide A CLICKABLE Link To Another Section On The page?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Create An Email Link?

  • Linda's How -Do-I Series? How Do I Change My Font Type, Size, and Color?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Add A Text Link?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Add A Scrolling Banner?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Center My Banner, Button, Text or Picture?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Make A Clickable Link List?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Set-up A FREE .PDF File?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? YIKES! My E-Patterns Files Are Huge!

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? Can I Make My Plugboard Bigger?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Take A Screenshot Of My Website?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? - How To Set-up Forum Signatures or Siggy's?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How To Set-Up An Email Signature?

  • Linda's How-Do-I Series? How Do I Add a Banner Rotation To My Website?



  • I hope all of the above is helpful to not only new crafters just setting up websites or blogs, but to some seasoned crafters as well.


    Copyright © 2007 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals, Linda Walsh Originals E-Patterns, and Linda's Blog. Linda is a doll maker and doll pattern designer. http://lindawalshoriginals.com

    Thursday, February 08, 2007

    Meet Our Newest Editor - Denise Bailey (aka NeeNee) from KKL Primitives

    As mentioned in our previous post we have two brand new editors at Primitive Times Magazine - Kassy from Prim Country Market and Denise Bailey from KKL Primitives. Both individuals are very talented and creative business women and we are thrilled to have both of them as contributing editors.

    We already told you about Kassy from Prim Country Market. Now we'd like to tell you about Denise Bailey (aka NeeNee) from KKL Primitives.

    Denise is affectionately called NeeNee by all her online friends and she has been on a whirlwind of activity during the last year. NeeNee has set-up so many blogs and websites that she's giving both Angie and I a run for our money. Personally, I think she's got her eye on my "The Blogging Queen" crown. But, she'll have to fight Angie for it first. Then again, she may just have to fight me for it. I'm not sure I'm ready to give it up yet. Hmmm.....

    Denise has accomplished quite a lot in the past year. Between websites, crafting, blogging, traveling, and her family she's had a lot to do. I'd suggest that she take a break, but I'm afraid Mrs. Hyde will appear.

    You see, Mrs. Hyde is NeeNee's alter ego on her "Menopausal Monster" blog and she can be very devious at times. If you are of the "menopausal" age then you definitely want to bookmark NeeNee's "Menopausal Monster" blog. It's hilarious. NeeNee always adds her comic touch to every article and is a very talented and gifted writer.

    But, NeeNee has a lot more going on than just her "Menopausal Monster" blog. She has her main website KKLPrimitives which sells primitive & country handcrafted dolls and decor and her eBay website The Krazy Kraft Lady which sells crafts and collectibles.

    She also is an accomplished blogger. I already mentioned her "Menopausal Monster" blog above which is "A Day In The Life Of A Menopausal Woman" Well, she has many more than just that. There's her main blog called The Krazy Kraft Lady which has all sorts of posts about NeeNee's various crafting projects and dolls. Did I mention she was a gifted crafter and doll maker?

    Then there's her KKL Graphics blog which contains all sorts of wonderful FREE graphics and FREE tutorials. Did I mention NeeNee was a talented graphic artist?

    Then there's her KKL Kreations blog which offers "Free & Low Cost Advertising Options." Did I mention that NeeNee has wonderful ideas for helping small business crafters to promote their businesses?

    She also has a KKL Kreations2 website that also offers "Free & Low Cost Advertising, free graphics, websets, & more."

    And, if all of that isn't enough - she has her Unique Boutique Group which is an MSN group where you can "Create Your Own Graphics", her Tubes4Us Group which has free PSP Tubes, and her Neenee's Tubes- PSP Tube Depot where you can get "Free PSP Tubes created by Neenee." Did I happen to mention that NeeNee is a gifted artist?

    I told you that NeeNee was a whirlwind of activity last year - didn't I?

    Here's what NeeNee had to say about herself:

    I'm a 54 year old wife, mom and gramma from Western Pennsylvania. I've been married to my soul mate for 33 years, we have 3 beautiful grown daughters ages 33, 30 and 25 and 3 gorgeous grandbabies, ages 7 years, 3 years and 2 months.

    I've loved to craft ever since I was a child, and as a young mom I would craft things for myself, family and friends. I was bit by the primitive bug two years ago and ventured into selling my crafts at local craft shows. This area however, doesn't seem to appreciate primitive crafts like I do, so I came to the www to see if I could reach a larger audience. I opened my eBay Store, The Krazy Kraft Lady and haven't done too badly, and by accident came across a Prim crafting forum where most everyone had an online store. I wanted one too! I opened my little shoppe, KKL Primitives in April of 2006 and while I have sold a few things, I've not yet hit the big time, lol.


    The other editors and I are thrilled to have NeeNee as a new contributing editor. She has a terrific sense of humor which will fit in really, really well with the terrific group of editors we have on Primitive Times Magazine.

    Welcome aboard, NeeNee.

    Oh, buy the way, if Mrs. Hyde behaves we may let her join, too!


    Copyright © 2007 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals, Linda Walsh Originals E-Patterns, and Linda's Blog. Linda is a doll maker and doll pattern designer. http://lindawalshoriginals.com/

    Meet Our Newest Editor - Kassy from Prim Country Market

    We are so excited because we have two new editors at Primitive Times Magazine and they are both exceptional. They are both very talented and creative business women and we are thrilled to have both of them as contributing editors.

    Our first new editor is Kassy from Prim Country Market. Our second editor is Denise Bailey (aka NeeNee) from KKL Primitives. This post is about Kassy. Our next post will be about NeeNee.

    Kassy is the owner of Prim Country Market which sells primitive crafts, candles, handmade soaps and so much more. They also sell Early American Colonial Supplies~Aging & Staining Solution, Prim Fabric and other primitive needfuls.


    Kassy is also the owner of Ravassant Boutigue. Ravissant Boutique sells Victorian and Vintage Style Clothing, Unique Jewelry, All Natural Mineral Makeup and Luxury Skin Care.

    She is also the leader of a very successful eBay group called "A Primitive Country Gathering" (APCG). APCG is a group of Primitive Crafters, Candle Makers, Doll Makers and Friends on Ebay.

    We asked Kassy to tell us a little about her Prim Country Market website and here's what Kassy had to say:

    The Prim Country Market was established in 2004. Specializing in Americana Lighting Tapers and Primitive Colonials. Inspired by early Colonial America, we have expanded our product line to include chunky prim fixins, melting tarts, primitive houseware, prim ornies and bowl fillers, graphics and lots more. Our staff is always looking to create something new and exciting.

    We love the olde tattered look of aged cloth, the warm patina of antique wood and the simplicity of a pair of old grungy tallow candles. TPCM transports their customers back into the past, where American history first can alive...a time where little children learned their ABC's by stitching them onto a piece of cloth and handmade soap was made over an open fire. A gentle era and simpler time, long gone but never forgotten. Recreated everyday by The Prim Country Market.

    Personal Website: primcountrymarket.com
    Personal Website: ravissantboutique.com
    APCG Website: aprimitivecountrygathering.com

    The group~~~

    A Primitive Country Gathering...APCG. Proud Leader and member of APCG. I founded this wonderful group for primitive crafters, candlemakers and folk artist. Our group also consist of friends and fellow prim lovers. Even though our group is only 8 months old~we have over 300 members.

    Our members are so wonderful! They are not just talented but they are special too. APCG Elite members go the extra mile to always provide the best in customer service and satisfaction. Our group is more then just a group, it is a sisterhood. We share everything....we encourage each other, offer advice, listen to one another and share our knowledge. This is a special place to share, care and make friends.

    APCG is a warm and inviting place that you will just fall in love with. If you would like to join, please contact The Prim Country Market for details.

    Visit our group website:
    APCG Website: aprimitivecountrygathering.com


    I just love what Kassy had to say about her "A Primitive Country Gathering" eBay group.

    The other editors and I would like to welcome Kassy to our staff of contributing editors and hope that she says the same thing about us as she said about her eBay group, which was:

    Our group is more then just a group, it is a sisterhood. We share everything....we encourage each other, offer advice, listen to one another and share our knowledge. This is a special place to share, care and make friends.

    Welcome aboard, Kassy.


    Copyright © 2007 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals, Linda Walsh Originals E-Patterns, and Linda's Blog. Linda is a doll maker and doll pattern designer. http://lindawalshoriginals.com/

    Emails From Our Readers

    We received another wonderful email from a reader and wanted to share it with all of you.

    Before I show you her email I just wanted to share with you the quote at the end of her signature. Her quote is: "Friendship isn't about whom you have known the longest; but about who came and never left your side."

    It's wonderful to have friends and we at Primitive Times Magazine are delighted that Sherry is our friend.

    Here's what Sherrie Nordgren from Symple Tymes wrote:

    Good Morning, Angie:

    This is Sherrie Nordgren.

    I have been thinking of you so much lately.

    I just had to write to let you know how much I LOVE your Primitive Times Magazine.

    My friend you and your team are doing a wonderful job,

    It seems the newest issues just don't get here fast enough :))
    That's how much I look forward to Primitive Times Magazine .

    Your Primitive Times Magazine web page also is so warm and so inviting
    it is such a nice way to get away from stress and just cuddle up with the ole mouse and a warm cuppa of ones favorite and surf and click and drool and get so inspired.

    I know you and your team works very hard, taking time from their own busy schedules
    and families, I just want to say from heart to you and your team a hug "Thank You" for creating Primitive Times Magazine and sharing it so freely with us all.

    God Bless You,
    Sherrie

    Symple Tymes
    Presents Cloth Art
    By: Sherrie Nordgren
    Blog:http://sympletymes.blogspot.com/
    SHOP: SympleTymes.etsy.com
    Shop : Humble Arts http://www.thehumblearts.com/

    "Friendship isn't about whom you have known the longest; but about who came and never left your side."


    Thanks you so much Sherry for emailing us. We are thrilled to know that you love our Primitive Times E-Zine.


    Copyright © 2007 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals, Linda Walsh Originals E-Patterns, and Linda's Blog. Linda is a doll maker and doll pattern designer. http://lindawalshoriginals.com

    Monday, February 05, 2007

    We're Having a Contest! Primitive Times Magazine is Having a Fabulous Contest!


    We're having a contest!

    That's RIGHT!

    A FABULOUS CONTEST!

    Really?

    Sure are! So, come on over and enter our contest for a chance to win the lamp shown above in our button ad!

    How do you enter?

    Simply! Of course!

    Just place an ad between Feb 2nd-Feb 28th for a chance to win this great prize!!

    That's all you have to do.

    The beautiful lamp shown on the button was reviewed by Brenda in our February 2007 issue. It was created by Seneca Pond Crafts which is a wonderful website filled with prim and country goodies.

    So, what are you waiting for?

    You don't want to miss out on this opportunity to not only advertise in the "hottest" crafting e-zine around, but also to enter to win the Seneca Pond Crafts lamp.

    We're having a terrific contest!!! Primitive Times Magazine is having a FABULOUS CONTEST!

    So, come on over and place an ad.


    Copyright © 2007 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals, Linda Walsh Originals E-Patterns, and Linda's Blog. Linda is a doll maker and doll pattern designer. http://lindawalshoriginals.com

    What's In Our February 2007 Issue? Lots and Lots of Goodies!

    The February 2007 FREE Primitive Times Magazine E-Issue was just released and you might be wondering what's inside. Well, there's a TON of GOODIES inside!


    The FREE February 2007 issue of Primitive Times Magazine (i.e. e-zine) is "Hot Off The Presses!" and ready for for you to download and you're going to love it.

    It's jam packed with 29 pages of terrific information for crafters, small business, and website owners.

    Just look at what's included:

    FREE Patterns

  • FREE Valentine Hugs E-Doodle from Heartland Graphics

  • FREE Kindred Spirits E-Doodle from Olde-Time-Stitchin

  • FREE Fluffy Tail Bunny Pattern from Cats In The Barn

  • FREE Valentine Crow Poke Pattern by Debbie

  • FREE Flower Vase E-Doodle from Olde-Time-Stitchin

  • FREE Spring Thyme E-Doodle from Niki Jackson

  • FREE Sweetheart Pillow by Paula

  • FREE Ewe Are Special E-Doodle by Heartland Graphics


  • FREE Crafting Ideas

  • Make Your Own Mouse Pads by Wanda

  • Valentines Day Gift Certificates Printable

  • Valentine's Day Edible Bouquet

  • Rocks for Your Valentine by Dianne

  • Smelly Jellies


  • FREE Articles

  • When One Door Closes Part 2 by Missy Sue

  • Winter Tyme Blues By Brenda

  • Have You Upgraded to IE7 and Wishing You Hadn't by Nancie

  • How To Design an E-Pattern and a Print Pattern Part 1 by Linda

  • Happy Valentine's Day From Linda

  • Cupid By Dianne

  • Getting Creative With Advertising by Lisa

  • Reflecting With Nancie

  • Goal Setting for 2007 by Angie


  • FREE Graphics and Printables

  • FREE Valentine's Day Gift Certificates Printable

  • 8 FREE Graphics by Heartland Graphics


  • FREE Recipes

  • Valentine Hearts Cookies

  • Kids-adillas

  • BLT-quesadilla

  • Renae's Cherry Chocolate Dump Cake

  • Aunt Margaret's Sugar Cookies With Paula

  • Hearthside Coffee

  • Edible Valentine's Grahams

  • Love Portion

  • Heart Shaped Cookies by Brenda


  • Product Review

  • Seneca Pond Lamp Reviewed by Brenda


  • Featured Crafter

  • Carrie from Prim Market


  • Front Page Picture Donor

  • Debbie's Valentine Crow Poke Pattern from Two Old Crows


  • It's filled to the brim with wonderful how-to's, ideas and articles. You definitely don't want to miss ALL THE GOODIES!

    And, you can DOWNLOAD IT RIGHT HERE!





    Copyright © 2007 - All Rights Reserved - Written By Linda Walsh of Linda Walsh Originals, Linda Walsh Originals E-Patterns, and Linda's Blog. Linda is a doll maker and doll pattern designer. http://lindawalshoriginals.com

    Meet Our Main Sponsor




    I am Proud to announce our NEW Main Sponsor is Talena she is a personal friend of myself for awhile and actually took over Marketplace Square Craft Fair for me! She has soo many sites and blogs I hope you will stop by and visit them all today and help us support our Main Sponsor. Please read more about Talena and her businesses below.

    My name is Talena Bacon and I have been crafting for 16 years. I make Primitive/Country Dolls, create a bi-monthly magazine (called Sew Primitive Ezine), run an advertising business and an on-line craft show.

    I love to create new items and enjoy helping others. During my years in crafting there was no-one to help me and I feel that everyone needs alittle help along the way when in a crafting business.

    So with our Craft Show we give you a place to sell their products without living the comforts of your home.

    I know first hand how it feels to pack up your products, load them in the truck and head to a craft show. It can be time consuming and sometimes hectic. Well no more!

    You can advertise your products in a booth like setting and enjoy a cup a coffee or tea without walking out the door! Our craft show is highly advertised and I do alot of promoting. My goal is to help you make money and hopefully make things alittle easier on you.

    So stay awhile and visit some of our talented vendors and maybe grab a booth before you go. I would love to have you join us!

    Hugs & Blessings,

    Sunday, February 04, 2007

    FREE Valentine Crow Poke Pattern from Debbie

    GRAB our latest issue of Primitive Times Magazine for a wonderful Pattern from Debbie at Two Old Crows! This has become a HUGE hit in our magazine with over 30 emails since our launch on Friday on how cute Debbie's pattern is. Please stop by and download your copy of Primitive Times Magazine today!

    NEW Customer Testimonial for Product Review

    We received this WONDERFUL email from Eileen at Seneca Pond Crafts after Brenda reviewed one of her BEAUTIFUL Lamps and we just had to share!

    Good Morning Angie,
    I have read the new issue of Primitive Times, cover to cover, and wow did I ever learn a lot, smile a lot, and write down a lot of great ideas and tips! The magazine is truly awesome!!!!! Then, I saw this e-mail and realized that you were giving my website additional exposure through the contest, and I was really smiling from ear to ear. Wow! Wow! Wow! I have noticed an incredible amount of traffic on my website this weekend, so thank you, thank you, thank you! I would let anyone know that this product review initiative is such a win-win situation for everyone. First, it was easy to accomplish on my part and really helpful to have another pair of eyes evaluate my work with complete candor. I will enjoy reading the feature, even when I'm not the subject of it! LOL! Then, to get all this additional exposure through the magazine and the contest is just icing on the cake. I'm telling everyone I know to take advantage of this opportunity, because I know that I couldn't be more pleased or more thankful that I did. On a personal note, I'd like to thank you for your inspiration as a fellow crafter and business person. I know you must get a thousand e-mails a day and have a million loose threads to keep track of, but you still take the time to answer questions promptly and offer advice so generously. I hope others are also giving you the applause that you really and truly deserve!
    Enjoy the rest of your weekend and please do something nice for yourself - you soooooooooo deserve it!
    Sparkle & Shine!!!
    Eileen
    WWW.SenecaPondCrafts.Com

    Friday, February 02, 2007

    February Issue Is NOW ONLINE!!!!!!!!

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