A Fun Night in the Tree House

WOW! Last bnight was so much fun!  We were all alone and Momma was getting ready for bed when Daddy said "W hat is that sound"? Course we had to go look and believe me it was loud this deaf lady heard it. We looked outside the patio door and low an behold ther was ICE coming down outside.

We decided to take some pictures as the Hail Storm progressed...I couldn't refrain from taking pictures the next day until the ice was gone. Thankfully our cars were not damaged and it is surprising since the hail stones were quite large as you can see.
Hope you enjoy the slide show of April Hail Storm from the Tree House...

Come by the Shweet Potato Dolls Blog at http://www.shweetpotatodolls.blogspot.com/ and join my friends.
Shweet Sandi

Catchin Up

Wow It's March already and the Tree House is starting to get hot in here. We did not have much of a winter but what we did have was nice and cold. The grass is green and the flowers have all bursted out in blooms. Sassy Soaps N Such has been closed for a while. Sassy Kassy recdently graduated from Paul Mitchell Hair School and she has passed ALL her Texas State Boards. Me? Well I have havebeen working on making our life healthier especially me. I've lost 25 pounds and I'm eating gluten free and feeling better than I have in more years than I can remember.

We would love to invite each of you to come check out our Shweet Potato Dolls N Patterns' Blog . Soon you will see a makeover here but never fear we'll be in here sharing life in the our Shweet Tree House. If you create Melt n Pour Soaps, (which we still do but for family gifts and personal usage), we hope to share some of our methods and fun things you can do with family and friends.

This past week I pulled out the sewing machine and dressed one of the many nekkked dolls that has been sitting on the table asking for clothes. You can see her on our Shweet Potato Dolls Blog and at  Country Fried Primitives.

Oh one last thing before I go to Dream Land I am so excited to let everyone know I am going to be a grandma in September!
See you all soon and watch for our makeover....Maybe we'll give a doll away.

Sorry it's been so long

WOW it has been a rough have of a year. Love my new Dr and she is trying hard to find a solution to the severe headaches and pain. So sorry I have not been blogging or creating. It's there in my head but just can't get it out.
I have been spending time working on learning things that will help me with my fibro and also learning to be totally Gluten Free since I have Celiac Disease.

It was a wonderful holiday season...so happy Jeremy was home from Iraq and  spending time with his beautiful family in a new home. Oprah today is talking about our wonderful military families and those who come bach hurt or in caskets. If you get time to watch it ..it will give you chills.

Keelee my beautiful oldest daughter has set her wedding date with Jesse for June 11, 2011. We are hoping to be the first in line to rent the Gabazo in Olde Town Carrollton for the services. Can't rent it til March 11s.

My youngest Kassy finished Paul Mitchell and passed phase 1 of her liscensing. Now she needs to take her practial and she will be set to gt into a salon.

Well I decided I have to make up one of the dolls in my head for spring... so off I go.

Hope to see you all soon and hears how you are all doing.
sandi
shweet potato dolls n patterns

Mom finally listed her Doll

Sassy Kassy is Back!

Hi ALL ! Wanted to say Thanks for all the support you have shown Mom and Me and YES I finally finished Paul Mitchell Partner Hair School now i have to take a written and pracital test and then I can go work in a Shoppe. I am still doing hair so if you need your hair cut or colored and you are in the Dallas area give me a jingle 214-802-3503

I am so proud of Mom. She gets up every day even in pain and tries to do a little something and this week she has been working on new ornies. I think she needs to stop and write up her Halloween Ornies as a pattern. They are really cute.
She has this bright Day of the Dead doll she worked on like forever and it has been in out living room just hanging out with all of us. I thought she would do well on eBay but Mom insisted she go to hang out in her Poppy Shoppe first. She also marked down some of her Dolls, so come by and help out my mom get her meds. She will be adding one more new thing to her Poppy Shoppe tomorrow and also new Thanksgiving items to her AB4B Marketplace Shoppe.

OHHHH If you like Halloween Check out ALL the ladies' Poppy Halloween Shoppes too.

Mom's BFF Angie of Angie's Raggedy Patch has a cool Mummy and Mom has a scarey Zombie Ghost.......Come by now before Oct cause you know you need to decorate and get in the Spirit!

Dye ohhh I mean Bye for Now

Sassy Kassy

Fall is in the Air and NEW Issue of Rusty Tin Roof eZine IS HERE!

Oh my goodness next to Christmas, Fall has to be my most favorite time of the year...well really they are tied in my book. Fall in Texas is really like summer ya know, so I think back to my days growing up in Memphis and the leaves falling from the trees and the wonderful fall smell in the air. Course that was over 30 yrs ago but who is counting (shoot I am lucky to remember that far back).

Tonight was one of those sleepless nights but that is okay for 3 reasons. 1. I celebrated Keelee's 23rd birthday with her today (well really yesterday the 16th). 2. We went to Octoberfest to celebrate her birthday and I walked and drank some wine and watched the music and dancing. Course this is the reason I can't sleep but it is so worth the pain! 3. The new issue of Rusty Tin Roof eZine came out today and it is BIG, so hop over and download your copy or just do what I do read it right there. It is BIG so give it time to download. There are free patterns, food to make, articles that filled my night with reading pleasure and made me want to go sew, craft and maybe even paint a little.

Pop over to http://www.rustytinroof.com/ and click on the Fall Magazine Cover to get your issue today!
Then come by the Rusty Tin Roof Blog and tell DJ and her staff what you liked about the eZine.

Well off to do some more reading and maybe draw out a pattern or two.
Get ready for Fall Ya'll ..cause it is already here!

First Monday Sales from Etsy Texas Crafters

ETC or Etsy Texas Crafters are a group of artists and collectors who live in Texas or wish they did. We gather together several times a month to hold fun sales and challenges. On the first Monday of each month we hold our ETC FIRST MONDAYS and it will be 24 hours of a special kind of sale. This 1st Monday is it FREE SHIPPING!

"ETC First Mondays -- 24 Hours of sales & special offers held on the first Monday of every month (12:01am - 12:00 midnight, Central Time / 1:01am Monday - 1:00am Tuesday, Etsy Time). For a list of participating shops and their sales, join us in the Etsy forums at  http://www.etsy.com/forums_thread.php?page=1&thread_id=6620042

My shoppe has free shipping in the USA.Come by and take a peek at Sassysoapsnsuch

The Hive

Found a new fun place to promote your business or hobby. Come by the hive and see what it all about
Crafting in The Hive
Just in case you forget the link I will have it on the ---------->>>sidebar for you.

Ewe N Me Printables 20.00 Gift Certificate Giveaway

Welcome to another Handmade Sampler Giveaway. Today's giveaway is sponsored by Deena Davis of Ewe-N-Me Printables. Deena is offering a $20 GIFT CERTIFICATE to her website, www.ewenmeprintables.com

You can get to her blog to find out all the details by clicking on the button below.


I have to tell ya I love the printables in her shoppe and also if you make epatterns you can get professional e-patterns converted by her too. Come by and check it all out!

Poppy Halloween Shoppe NEW Zombie added today

What a perfect start to your Halloween Season! This Creepy Ghost Zombie is made to hang or sit and is just begging to come stay with you today. Traveling expenses are paid in the USA.

Today is $5.00 Friday on Etsy for our AB4B Street Team. To find all our $5.00 goodies just type in AB4B5 and look under ALL ITEMS.

A Primitive Journey Community and DFW Chapter

Come Join A Primitive Journey Community

Why u ask?

When looking for a place to meet primitive lovers online, I personally like a place that is friendly.... folks welcome everyone and treat each person as if they have known you for years. I also want a place where folks share. They share of themselves as well as their knowledge. AND lastly I look for a place that is unique....different....fun to come in and stay a while.

This Community has it all and MORE.

What are Chapters?

A Primitive Journey has come up with an unique concept where primitive lovers and artist in different cities will be able to meet together to see each other face to face as well as spend time together. It might be something as simple as gathering at a local primitive or antique store to go window shopping ( or shopping for real) or meeting for dinner to talk about what we love most PRIMS. Maybe your city's chapter might want to start a "sewing circle" night once a month where you gather and everyone bring something to work on and you work and visit at the same time.

It is a fun way to get to know face to face your primitive neighbors.

Now what is that big ole Cowboy helmet doing in the middle of our Prim chat? Well..... We are looking for primitive lovers, collectors, artists and crafters in the Dallas/Fort worth Area to join our DFW Chapter.

HOW Do you join?First you need to join A Primitive Journey Community.

Once you are approved come in and introduce yourself and then visit the different sections. Don't be shy there are so many places to come in and visit. The HEN HOUSE is where you can come and just visit, FREEBIE section you wil find lots of free patterns and crafts.

OH of course to sign up for our DFW Chapter head over to the section called

Sign Up Here For Chapter Placement.

Last but not least one of the best things about joining a local chapter is ...

There will be a National Convention in August 2011

so you will already know folks and you can travel and stay together.

(I hate going to places alone or where I don't know a face

this makes a National Convention Perfect in my books.)

If you have any questions just drop me a note put APJ in the subject line and I will get right back with ya.

Come One and All and See my New Poppy Halloween Shoppe

I am so excited to announce that I am officially a member of POPPY HALLOWEEN SHOPPES!
I love Halloween, Gothic, Day of the Dead inspired creations and here you swill be able to find these awesome creations all year long. If you like to play with "dead thing" and work in the extreme primitive or folk art style you need to check out joining us as we play around in the graveyard. If you just want to dance amoung the tombstones come by for a visit, You will find us at LemonPoppy Seeds just look for the Logo like the one above.


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New Issue of Rusty Tin Roof is OUT NOW

This wonderful prim online magazine is packed to the brim with articles, ads, crafting tips and FREE ePatterns. Rusty Tin Roof Ezine
 
Better YET read this ezine to the very end to find out about a new Marketplace taking Memberships right now!
 
Sadly I am not in this issue but plan to get back in with some new Tales from the Shweet Tree House for the FALL Issue and even a  FREE ePattern too.
 
So head on over and get you issue right now today! RUSTY TIN ROOF EZINE

To my sweet Christy on her graduation from Bville High

Don't EVER Let Anything Stand in the Way of YOUR Dreams....

Catch the star that holds your destinty.
the one that forever twinkles
within your heart.
Take advantage of precious opportunities,
while they still sparkle before you.
Always believe that your ultimate goal
is attainable as long as you
commit yourself to it...



Though barriers may sometimes
stand in the way of your dreams,
remember that your destiny is hiding behind them.
Accept the fact that not everyone
is going to approve of the choices you make
but have faith in your judgement.


Catch the star that twinkles in your heart
and it will lead you to your destiny's path.
Follow that pathway and uncover the
sweet sunrises that await you.
Take pride in your accomplishments
as they are steppingstones to your dreams.
Understand that you may make mistakes
but don't let them discourage you.


Value your capabilites and talents
for they are what makes YOU truly unique.



The greatest gifts in life are not purchased
but acquired through hard work
and determination.

Find the star that twinkles in YOUR heart
for you are capable of making
your brightest dreams come true.
Give your hopes everything you've got
and you will catch the star
that holds your destiny.


~Shannon M Lester

Tales from the Tree House...Patio

Wow this has been a really strange week weather wise. We've gone from the 50s all the way to the 90s in a matter of 2 days. Dry as a bone to rain so hard one can't see. But ya know what??? God sent us a beautiful gift the other night. We are so blessed with our new place. It is like living in a Tree House over looking a green grass field with beautiful wild flowers blooming every few days. There is a daily train that comes down the trackes behind the grassy knoll but it's not loud and Chico loves to see them come by.
Kassy came running in the other night after it has been raining so hard and grabbed the camera. Out to the Tree House Patio she ran and this is the reason why.........

When my days are long and I can't sleep,

When life seem to much for me to bear,

I step outside the doors, to my Tree House Patio,

and I am reminded that God is everywhere.

Thank you Lord for helping us find the perfect place on earth.

My Little Tree House Apartment is the peaceful and still,

It's a heaven for my family, Chico and me.

Check out this Giveaway and this really Cool BLOG

I was doing what i always seem to do cruising around pattern sites and of course I started with Pattern Mart where i discovered this really cool Turkey ePattern by Hudson's Holiday I must have and got!

 While I am looking I decide to visit the whole pattern shoppe and of course if they have a blog listed I have to go check out Hudson's Holiday's  blog.
Well First off let me say this gal is an amazing designer! The pattern i just got the NEW Thanksgiving Turkey looks well written and easy to understand and lots of tips!
On her blog she has a giveaway going on and It is a good one!
So go over and see what you might win........ or I might win.

Now let me get busy making one of these awsome Turkeys to remind my shweetheart that i want to go Turkey Hunting this year!

Do your like patterns?

Ya'll need to come by Epattern Shoppes blogs and check out some of the pattern designers that are at Epattern Shoppes Marketplace.

Just wanted to show you a couple of patterns you can find there in the Marketplace
From Frogs to Fairy Dust

Get ready now for the fall craft show season with Sassafras Hill Primitives.

In my house these Spice Cabinet Belsnickles would always be welcome and out for all to see.

Now if you are a pattern designer yourself come by and see how Epattern Shoppes can help grow your business.

There is a Spring special going on right now and the perfect time to join up and sell your ePatterns.

Pricing Choices are as follows:

                                    ~ $9.99 Per Month by Paypal Payment Subscription

                                   ~ $30 for 6 Months by Paypal Payment Subscription

                                    ~ $50 for 1 Year by Paypal, Visa or Mastercard.

                                     **Please Note: All Orders are Non-Refundable.**
         love it there and hope you will love it too. Come take a peek inside my shoppe Shweet Potato Dolls N Patterns.

Hope to see ya at our MaRkEtPlAcE Soon!

Pay It Forward Wednesday ...Gotta tell ya about Whiff and Sniff Candles

(graphic by Carm with Shweet Potato Designs.)

Today is Pay It Forward Wednesday! What is Pay it Forward or PIF? Well this is something started a long time ago and talked about on many TV Shows. To me it is Karma like Winn Claybaugh talks about in his book "Be Nice or Else...and what's in it for you". You do something nice for someone without expecting anything in return. Some examples are paying for the person behind you in line at the drive thru. Asking the person at the window to tell the person in the next car to "Have a great day and pay it forward". Maybe it is something as simple as smiling at everyone you see today...saying hello, good morning, good afternoon, etc to every single person you come in contact with. Get the idea.... Nice things bring nice things and believe me when I tell you that if you implement this into your life, as a regular thing you will see the difference it makes.
The smiling and speaking to everyone you see thing, I now do every day.

Now I know I am homebound and don't get out much but I do walk with Chico and we do see folks from our Tree House Patio.We make a point to speak to them from our Tree House or on our walks. I also like to do a little something extra on Wednesdays of each week. When I could drive, I would go to Starbucks on Wednesdays for my coffee habit and always paid for the car behind me. This was something I planned for and used money from my pattern sales to do. Now that I can't drive anymore I had to come up with something special I could do here in my apartments. So we've been here 6 weeks and for each Wednesday we have been here I have taken a note to a different apartment with a small Spring ornament that has lavender inside and hung it on a door. Just wishing them a Happy Day. No info on who it came from just a little note that it is Pay It Forward Wednesday and short explaination on what PIF is.
Last week I took one to each of the gals in the office here at the apt complex. They said they wondered who was spreading the good cheer that the other 5 weeks the person receiving came by the office to thank them and they were preplexed but decided to Pay it Forward themselves from now on.

So today I want to do something a little different for my PIF Wednesday. I want to tell you about an amazing company that I get my tarts/melts from. When every I have extra money I will order a Little Black Box. What is a Little Black Box you ask? Well it is really a little black bag filled with samples of all kinds from all over the place. You can click on Little Black Box and check out the site yourselves. Wonderful samples of all kinds from soap and candles to jewerly and crochet items... and more. Anyways I tried all the tart/melt samples (if you don't know what a tart is, it's a small scented wax thing you burn in an electric or candle melter and makes your home or office smell wonderful) and decided that i love the scent throw and love smell life of Whiff and Sniff Candles the best. So I went to their website and ordered me some. Well I was surprised and pleased to find out THEY are the owners of Little Black Box!
I got my order in last week and OH MY I am in Scent Heaven!

I order the Shooters as seen above and one burning have one going in my tartwarmer right now...second day and it smells as wonderful as it did yesterday.

I ordered the Super Spring Pack and have Petals of Spring:( A fresh spring floral aroma of top notes of freesia, and jasmine, followed by notes of lily of the valley, honeysuckle; base notes of plum and raspberry.) melting right now and have to tell ya when Marty walked in last night from work he asked me if I has on perfume for him...he said I smelled so good. I laughed and told him it was the new melts. He told me I needed to "burn" that one all the time.

So folks my Pay It Forward for Today is to send everyone over to Whiff and Sniff's website to check out what she has to offer. You don't have to buy just go by and see what she has...If you do buy some make sure to check out the Super Spring and Summer Packs.

Well off I go to create 2 Shweet Dollies for a Swap but before I go

Always Remember That YOU are Special and Important in My Life!

Come visit a new shoppe I found ..Little Craft Cottage

OH My I found the cutest most prim shop today while visiting with a gal on line. Come by Little Craft Cottage and check out her dolls, handmade creations and patterns.
I fell in love with this doll...have to ask Hubby for it.

Just had to share the prim.......

Shweet Dragonfly Annie Pattern

So excited! Mom just finished a new Shweet Potato Dolls and the pattern too. The doll is on her way to a new home but the pattern you can get and make yourself.
Come by and check her out.



Shweet Potato Dragonfly Raggedy Annie and Ornie Pattern


Another Shweet Potato Dolls N Pattern original doll and ornie pattern. This pattern makes a 9 inch ...

Price: US$6.00

Shweet Graphics onSale right now and new graphics too from Shweet Poato Designs

As many of you know Carm with Shweet Potato Designs is my Muse for most my dolls and patterns. She creates they most awesome graphics and I have to tell you about her sale going on right now with all her OLD Graphics and also show off her new Website and graphics that are there.
Let's get to the old folks first (like me)
YOU can find her older graphics on her older graphics on her Shweet Doodlings Blog at start here and go older til you hit the end. Make a list of the graphic and the date of the blog and send it to her at shweetpotato@gmail.com

Her old graphics are 1.00 each and that does include websites that you will add the text on yourself. Great time to stock up.

Now for the new graphics... I saw this one today and I think this one will have to be made up into a doll very very soon ...well 2 dolls

You can find her new graphics at http://www.shweetpotatodesigns.com. The picture might look a little distorted when you first see them but click on the picture to see it in it's shinning glory.
Carm is always open for suggestions for new graphics too and let me tell ya this girl has a heart as big as the state of Texas ohhhh Utah... she designed the Autism Annie Graphics for Age*Before*Beauty's eBay charity auctions.