Here are some items I've been working on...

I finished waxing this cupboard this morning. It is made by a very talented craftsman, but painted by me. It is black with barn red on top. It is at the store now and is $159 - maybe it will still be here come Saturday for the sale.

I also painted this little cupboard with rusty panels. It is $32.

I also just finished this nesting box this morning. I had my dad build this one for me based on a real one I have. He made me another one as well - I just have to decide which color to paint it. It is $32.

I am also working on some black dollies I hope to have finished before or by Saturday. Don't know if I'll have a chance to take a picture before then.

We will be having a store wide sale at American Country Mercantile this Saturday May 7 10 am to 5 pm. 

8030 Wheatland Rd N Keizer

My Christmas Present

For Christmas my dear ol' dad made me this wonderful set back cupboard. He is such a great guy. I painted it and waxed it. I don't have is displayed the way I want it yet - been using all of my creative juices for the store. This post if of those of you who wanted to see  a picture of my awesome Christmas present.

I've been hard at work at the store putting together vintage kitchen items. I love the look - so bright and happy - it almost makes up for the sun being so shy this month. If you get a chance take a peek at my blog at www.americancountry.us to see the great items my vendors have brought in.

Please vote for us....

As many of you know I now own a store. I just love it and all of my vendors. Our local paper has people vote for their favorite places in the Mid-Valley and our little store made the cut. If you love our little store could you please go and vote for us? Click here to vote - thank you so much.

rabbits

Even though I have been hard at work I have found time to make some goodies for the store. This morning I finished these black rabbits wearing vintage baby dresses with old keys around their necks. They can be found at American Country Mercantile. I also have a couple of cute Annies I made for the Grand Opening. You can see them at the store's blog Americancountry.us

My house on Facebook

I was reading facebook yesterday and noticed on the Country Sampler wall that they had a picture of my living room. My house will be featured in the new Home Tours issue It sure made my day - I felted so honored. I will have copies at the shop if anyone is interested.

It's been quite a while....

I have been busy working at the store, but I did manage to get a couple of items made for Valentine's Day. I made these pillows using stencils from Homestead Stencil Company.
I also made these blocks from scrap pine and my cricut.

I have a bunch of different designs to choose from. They are at American Country Mercantile.

My Birthday is Tuesday...

January 18 is my birthday. I will be giving away cupcakes for everyone at the store and a free gift with  purchase. The store will be open from 11 am to 5 pm.
If you are interested in buying this great looking doll she is at the store and is handmade by Patti. I hope I can see you all there on Tuesday.

The store is now open...

When you get a chance take a look at my other blog American Country Mercantile to see pictures of the new shop. I finally got a chance to begin on Valentine crafts today. I'll post pictures here when I'm done.

I have some important news....

As of January 1 2011, I will be the proud new owner of The Girl's Back Porch. The store name will be changing to American Country Mercantile, but Dawn and Char will continue to sell under the Girl's Back Porch name in a space in the store. I will keep everyone posted with more details as time allows. I am so excited!

Blackberry Junction

It's that time again - Blackberry Junction starts today. I will be dropping off more goodies as the show runs - so don't worry if you can't make it today.
Also, Girl's Back Porch is having their Christmas Open House tomorrow (November 13th) - with 15% off the entire store.
Have fun!

Christmas at Girl's Back Porch

Snowmen

I thought I would take a break from crafting and share some of the goodies I've finished up lately... As you can see snowmen are the theme of the week. I made another "batch" of the framed snowmen like last year. This year I was able to get more frames so there should be enough to go around. I finished up 2 snowmen on vintage wash boards, and 5 snowmen in vintage containers with lites.

This light will be $12 and is oh so darling.

Here is another grouping of snowmen. I'm working on the snowmen on the twig stars right now. I try now to say this very often, but they look so much cuter in person. I made 12 different snowmen in ladles and each one is different - some have hats or candy canes and each ladle is different. I also made a bunch of the wax cones and I just love them! They will be at Girl's Back Porch, Aunt Bee's and Blackberry Junction.

Snowman Stu is made from a super pattern by Homespun Hugs and Calico kisses. This guy will be at Blackberry Junction, but I have some others made up for Girl's Back Porch and Aunt Bee's too. 

Tomorrow is the work day for Girl's Back Porch, so Tuesday I will be all Christmas ( I will try to remember my camera). On Tuesday Patti and I will be changing our booth out at Aunt Bee's to Christmas - so if you haven't made it down there to get some of the discounted fall goodies it's not too late yet. 

Farmhouse Show

I'm sorry I've been such a bad blogger. I did remember to take my camera to the latest show I'm doing however.
The Farmhouse Show is October 21st through October 23rd and is located at The Turner Tabernacle 5605 Jubilee drive and is so worth the drive. It is from 10 am to 6 pm with free admission.
I am sharing a booth with Patti Campbell (just love her and her goodies). Here are the pictures of our booth.

Here are my tarts. I have more tarts than normal because I'm trying out my holiday scents at this show (my favorites are candy cane and nutcracker). I also have candle warmers and lots of jars for sale. These work great for burning these tarts and is a much cheaper solution than buying a tart warmer. Just a reminder, these tarts do not work in a Scentsy burner.

Patti's Green door is for sale and check out her neat sled.

I made ornaments like the pumpkins I made earlier in the season. I really like how they turned out.

Isn't this a great snowman of Patti's?

Here are some pictures of some of the other booths.

This is one of Carol's new quilts - I know I want one.

A little surprise ...

Okay - I'm a little too sick to post right now, but a short post won't hurt. I've got the creepy crud in my lungs and now it's running away with my voice - talk about torture.
Anyway that's not what I wanted to share, I was flipping through my latest issue of Country Sampler and there is a picture of my craft room advertising the home tour issue coming out this March. My home was photographed awhile back and I had my interview a way back too. It was exciting to see a sneak peek. It's the picture under the words " under construction". I only wished my room looked that clean now. My mom suggested I put the picture up in my room to motivate me, but I'm too busy making stuff for shows and the stores to clean. Yippee!

Re-do at Aunt Bee's

I had fun spending a couple of hours reworking my booth at Aunt Bee's. Patti and I have had fun making new goodies for the store. Hope you can stop by and take a peek.

Blackberry Junction

Just a quick note to let everyone know that Blackberry Junction begins this Friday in Albany. I'm on my way now to go and help with set up. I will be working today and tomorrow. I've already heard good things.  Click here to go to her blog. I'm sure she will be posting picks later on in the week with dates and times.
Gotta dash...

Fall pumpkin tips ?

It's almost time to get ready for fall. I wouldn't try it this way though. I just love the muppets - especially the swedish chef.

Fall is now at Aunt Bee's

Well I spent about 3 hours today changing my booth out to fall at Aunt Bee's. I know it's a little early, but I'll be going on vacation soon and I wanted to get it all taken care of before I leave.
Here are a couple of pictures...

You may notice a couple of "blank" spaces - I'm saving room because tomorrow my booth partner Patti will be moving some of her fab fall items into the store. I'm so lucky to be sharing a space with such a talented lady.

 And tomorrow afternoon I will be changing my space at Girl's Back Porch. Don't you just love this time of year?