Get to Know Us, Part I

Man, I tell ya...good and free help is so hard to find.
Charcoal is stretched out on the couch, on his back, snoring to beat the band.  Sometimes I think he is channeling my Daddy...heavy sigh...

We want to take some opportunities this year for you to get to know us.  We think once you know us, you will love us, and then you most certainly will want to buy our art!  =)


We want you to know how much we appreciate YOU.  
We couldn't do what we do without YOU.

We thought it would be fun to see how some of our shops got their name; afterall, it is important to KNOW who you are.

Please visit our shops, share our blogs, Follow us, Heart us...Oh Dear...this all sounds soooooo dangerous...let me tell you right now~~it IS DANGEROUS, because once you visit our shops, you will be hooked, and you will want to BUY BUY BUY, and we are so happy to help YOU.

Cynthia Chapman, co-leader

I got the nickname Cyn a few years before I opened my shop. I actually started my blog first. Then I thought this is my place on the internet. I also want a brick and mortor store one day and it would be great to call it Cynzplace. A place to sell all kinds of handmades.   

Click here to visit CynzPlace

Jody Stacy

I was working as a Home Care provider working with the elderly and handicap. One of my clients came up with the last two words. And due to what I paint. I thought the word Adorable would be a nice fitting name to combine it all. 

Click to visit adorablecc

Crystal Cord

I started out with Em's Prims and it was a mix of my kids first and middle names. When I went to strictly whimsy goodies Whimsy by Crystal just fit. :) 

Click Here to visit WhimsybyCrystal

Cindi Toth, Head Honcho

I did not want a business name that was specific to one style and it had to be warm and fuzzy.   LOL   

Click to Magically travel to CozyExpressions

Judy Miller Duley

There is a holly reserve near us. It is a beautiful piece of forest filled with American holly. A great place to spend an afternoon.

hollyridgefolkart will open when you click here

Carol Corrigan

The first part is obvious, since my name is Carol. I've always loved living in the country and watching the changing seasons. My mom loved to decorate for the seasons so I started coming up with seasonal painting projects!

CarolsCountrySeasons is found by clicking on this link

Thank You for stopping by and for seeing 

just a tad of what we have to offer.

We LOVE what we do.

Oh, and don't forget that we are having a sale 

on many items in our shops.

Have a WONDERFULLY CREATIVE DAY

~~Folkart Primitives and More

After Christmas Sale

I am happy to report that Santa found me.

Either I am very nice

OR

Santa is very forgiving.

Momma says that Santa is love,

So maybe I was a wee bit naughty! 

Wuf wuf...

I hope you had a very Merry Christmas.

I pray that your heart is

Bursting with JOY and memories.

Our team is getting ready

 for the New Year 

But first

Out with the old!

We will be featuring several of our 

SALE items.

Go see what we have at great prices.

Search: AFTERXMASFAAP 

On Etsy to easily find our treasures.

Visit our Marketplace to look through the Album--we have the links for each item.

Share with your friends.

Remember that Seasonal items 

make great wedding gifts!

We thank you for your support!
We wish you a very HAPPY and CREATIVE New Year!...wuf wuf

It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas in FAAP Homes

WUF WUF...Charcoal stopping 

in to Share some of the pretty trees 

in the homes of our 

team members...

Yep, I look sad, 

cause my Momma 

doesn't decorate for me...

wuf, is me...

BUT, WUF-ly Trees 

are all around for me to see

Enjoy these Beauties!

Under each tree, you will find a link.

Simply 

CLICK ON THE LINK

to visit each shop.

We would LOVE for you 

to take a moment and 

to see what we do, individually.

By all means, we would LOVE

to have you to 

HEART our Shops

and to 

HEART our Items

and to SHARE us with your friends.

 

KKLPRIMITIVES

Cynzplace

WalkinWhimsy

MeNtheGirls 

KathysHeartCreations

CozyExpressions

CraftyStitchers

adorablecc 

TheRusticHomeCompany 

OldCacklinHen 

TheClutteredCraftroom 

Apologies, but this link doesn't work.

Danettescountrycraft

PerfectPrimPunch 

HeartstringsNStitchs 

 LoveandStitchestoYou

annieshandmadedecor 

CountryLaneFolkArt 

Wasn't that FUN?!

I hope that each of you will place

items under your tree that

are given from the heart,

and not just THINGS

to clutter.

Our team members share a 

piece of their heart

with each item they create~~

That is what is

WONDERFUL

about handmade...

Be thinking about your 

gift and decorating

needs for 2017.

We are here for YOU...

Wuf...Wuuuufffff...Charcoal♡

Merry Christmas

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!♡

MARKETPLACE DEALS--HURRY!

Wuf...wuf...

I just wanted to share some of the items in the marketplace.

Hurry...go look at the album to see more of the awesome items

Many have WUFly discounts, but you can only find them in the album!

Here are just a few items...

Search for us on Facebook and join us!

Click here to find us

We WUF our supporters and we send a happy and joyful THANK YOU...