FAAP MARKETPLACE

It is a lazy day in Middle Tennessee 

so I thought I would 

catch you up on what is happening 

with the 

FAAP TEAM on Etsy.

And Oh,

YAY Nashville Predators!!

This last week, 

we focused on updating the

FAAP MARKETPLACE 

on Facebook.

We realize that many of our customers don't shop on etsy, and we want to keep YOU updated as to what we are creating, with the hope you will become comfortable shopping on etsy. 

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That brings up a new feature on etsy. You can now SHOP without having to join etsy. They have created a GUEST CHECKOUT. We are pretty excited about this, so keep it in mind.

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FAAP MARKETPLACE was created as another tool to help our team to connect to our customers and friends.

We have had a few auctions, but it has never been a great success, but we haven't given up. We are always trying to improve what we do! 

We spent this last week doing some house cleaning and updating.

When you enter FAAP MARKETPLACE, you will notice it is like any other page--lots to see! 

What makes FAAP MARKETPLACE unique is that each member of FAAP has the opportunity to add an album of their creations. This way, if you have a favorite artist, and we KNOW you do, you can easily find their album to see what they have created! 

We are going to try to do better, so join us, and visit often! We love to create.

The FAAP MARKETPLACE is a group page. Search it on facebook, and ask to join. We would love to have you.

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I picked out just a few of my favorite things from FAAP MARKETPLACE, to get your attention! I'm including the Etsy shop links, too, so you can go visit these shops...just click on the blue to MAGICALLY appear! 

We WUF your support and encouragement...

Thank you!! Wuf wuf...

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CozyExpressions

RavensBendFolkart

VintageKeepsakeTrunk

JYWheeler

StitchezFromTheHeart

AnniesHandmadeDecor 

LoisLing

FabFrogCreationsShop 

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Before you browse,

Why not make this super easy

Super Yummy Snack!

Saltine Toffee

40 saltines
1 cup butter, cubed
3/4 cup sugar
2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips
1 package (8 ounces) milk chocolate English toffee bits

Directions

Line a 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan with heavy-duty foil. 
Arrange saltines in a single layer on foil; set aside.

In a large heavy saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Stir in sugar. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 1-2 minutes or until sugar is dissolved. Pour evenly over crackers.

Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until bubbly. 

Immediately sprinkle with chocolate chips. Allow chips to soften for a few minutes, then spread over top. Sprinkle with toffee bits. Cool.

Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour or until set. Break into pieces. 

Store in an airtight container. Yield: 2 pounds.

Getting to know US, FAAP

So, you are just sitting there...

Do YOU need something to do?

(that is what my Momma used to ask her co-workers)

Lucky you...

I have some more shops to share with You...

You will just WUF them!!

Once again

I have WUFFED my magic

Just Click on the Shop Name and

SHAZAM!!

You will appear in the shop

Take some time to look through their items

Read ABOUT THEM

Heart Some Items

Pin...

share...

We WUF YOU!!!

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Loreen Pitchford

I'm afraid I wasn't as original as  many others but I simply continued to use the name of my studio since I've been selling and teaching art from here for some time. I also had the name established across social media - I've read it's good practice to keep the continuity across media outlets😊.

pitchfordartstudio

Kim Orcutt

We lived in a valley in NY and at the time the name was for a gift shoppe in our house. I was selling primitive items. The name was Valley Primitives Gift Shoppe. It's now Valley Primitives Stitches because I am now only selling hand stitched items with an old, primitive feel.  

valleyprimitives

Denise Cassidy Bailey

When I first started out crafting for craft shows in our area, I had piles and piles of items.  My daughters started calling me a 'crazy craft lady'.  When I found that primitives didn't sell well here (Pittsburgh) , I decided to try to sell on eBay.  At the time, I did not have a shop/ shop name, I just did listings.

When I ventured online I did some searches and found Prim Mart.  I needed a log in name and decided to go with crazy craft lady, but changed the C's to K's.  Thus....Krazy Kraft Lady.  I then started a blog and called that ' The Krazy Kraft Lady'.

Eventually I did open a shop on eBay and I needed a name so I abbreviated my name and added Primitives.

kklprimitives

Kathy Hale Cage

How did my shop get it's name? I have an introverted personality and ever since I was a child and also as an adult I have felt nearly invisible at times and that people could not see or understand my motivations ... they couldn't see my "heart" ... Some how I have not been good at conveying that ... That's where the name Kathy's Heart came from ... my way of allowing people to see who I am and what matters to me ... my faith and a simple, warm, unsophisticated life ... thus Kathy's Heart Creations ... I have a simple, warm, cozy, homespun, cottage, farmhouse feel in all the things that I make. ...

KathysHeartCreations

Wendy Marro

The house I grew up in was next to the woods 

that had a little creek flowing through it!  

CozyCreekPrimitives

Tara Sharan Hensley

It took me several days and a lot of brainstorming but I finally thought , "well my home is rustic" so I came up with The Rustic Home but that was taken so I added Company on the end.  TheRusticHomeCompany

Darla Walk (one of our co-leaders)

My shop name is Harriet Stash.    Harriet was my grandmothers name. Her picture is on my Creation table.... Stash is the "stash in Harriets attic. I have had other names.... always thinking it is the key but let me tell you. I have got rid of other thoughts. this is my shop name... I use it with pride. I loved my Grandmother. 

harrietstash

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Aren't these fun?

I hope that you will visit our many shops 

and let us help YOU with all of your 

gift and decorating needs.

Thank you for stopping by...

Until Next time...wuf wuf

Fruit cake-yay or nay

Wuf wuf, my peeps!
Charcoal here.

How are you doing?

My Mommie is busy, 

and I am not getting enough 

lap time.

One of Mommies team members asked a WUF-Y 

question on her fb page--

fruit cake--yay or nay!

Weeeellll...

she might as well have asked-

Coke or Pepsi

We all know the answer is 

Dr. Pepper...

wuf is me.

You might be surprised to know that 

I am adopted.

The night she brought me to my new home from Kentucky, she had a Dr. Pepper that she would not share with me.

I wasn't sure about this woman, yet.

So, after trying all the way to my new home to get a wittle dwink, she took me and IT into the house. She put the Dr. Pepper down.

Well, I am a smart pup, sooooooo I knocked it off and got me a nice drink...and I cleaned her floor, too!

My Mommie tells me that my Grandmommie LOVED fruit cake, and she made fruit cake cookies most every year...I thought I would share a recipe for you...cause I WUF YOU.

LEVEL: EASY

TIME: 35 MINUTES

Fruit Cake Cookies

Ingredients
3/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 eggs
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup candied red cherries
1/2 cup candied green cherries
1 cup dried pineapple pieces
2 cups pecans, roughly chopped
Preparation
Preheat oven to 300°F.
In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar using a hand mixer. Add eggs, salt, vanilla, lemon and cinnamon and mix until well incorporated. Slowly add flour and mix well. Fold in fruit and pecans. Drop by rounded tablespoonfuls onto a greased cookie sheet. Bake for 23 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool completely.

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I just want to remind everyone that this time of year is tough on many people.  It has one of the highest suicide rates of any season.

I see my mommie crying cause she misses her family, 

but don't tell her I told you. 

She isn't alone, because the holidays bring tears for many.

Show compassion for those that are alone.

Those that are caretakers.

Those that are struggling--many times, you will NEVER know they are having a tough time.

People GIVE at this time of year, but don't forget that HELP is needed all during the 12 months of the year.

If you see a need, HELP.

So, let's just take a few minutes to see some of our 

Folk Art and Primitives and More Team members.

Lois Ling is a New Member

Denise is the Trouble Maker who asked the QUESTION

Jan is another new member

Cynthia is one of our team leaders

Lisa is another of our team leaders

Darla is another team leader, but she is tuckered out, and has her shop on vacation...lol

I will catch her later!!

Cindi is our HEAD Leader and is so helpful 

Here is my Grandmother's favorite pie that she would make for company.  She would put it in the oven as they sat down to eat and it would be hot by the time for dessert!

This Fudge Pie is crustless and you will WUF it.

AND I am pretty sure that WOMEN started the idea that dogs can't have chocolate, so they don't have to share....wuf, is me...SO, here is my Mommie's favorite Pie.

ME?  I am just going to have some

EXTRA FRIES!

Remember to have Compassion this Holiday Season:
Don't huff and puff at the cashiers
Don't join in with other customers to complain about them, either.
Remember, that EVERYONE is doing the best they can.
Don't take those annoying deep breaths when someone in front of you is going too slow for you.
Don't Judge the homeless or those scruffy-looking people.  You have no idea of the heartaches they may face.
Be thankful for what you have, cause it could all be taken away in a split second.
Spread LOVE, JOY, CHEER...
Embrace the meaning of GIVING for this season and spread it past December.

Oh, leave a comment and tell us if you like fruit cake! It will be fun to see!

Merry Christmas...I WUF YOU!♡