News From The Artsy Craftsy Folks Studio

Primitive Snow Angel Tree Ornie - Santa Kitty Tree Ornie - Snowman Head Ornies - NEW Primitive Tree Ornies & Patterns

2009-11-08T11:28:00.002-04:00

NEW! Christmas Tree Ornies - Each one is 7.50 cnd.plus shipping costs. Buy multiples and save - 6 ornies for 35.00. Multiple Orders Available by email - you can mix and match ornaments - more styles of prim ornies available in the next few days! Check out other Christmas Prims on Artsy Craftsy Folks! be sure to follow or subscribe to this blog for the first look at new creations! These ornies are my original design. The pattern will be available for these in the upcoming days. If you would like to purchase a pattern for these please drop me an email to preorder the pattern, which will be a pattern I will be emailing, it will be in PDF format for adobe reader!

Have a Great Weekend!

Santa Crow and Skinny Snowman Prim Christmas Tree Ornies - NEW! Pattern for these also available!

2009-11-07T12:28:00.003-04:00

Snowmen, Snow Woman, Snow Cats - All about Christmas Primitives

2009-10-30T11:55:00.003-03:00

Christmas is approaching at lighting speed! Where oh where has 2009 gone????
Here are some of the new dollies I have just finished. They will be available this Sunday - November 1st at the West Kings, N.S Craft Show, in Auburn Nova Scotia!
Hope to see you there! If any of these cuties are remaining they will be posted on the website for purchase - following Sundays Show! All of these dolls are over 30" tall and retail for 65.00!
More to come soon - Subscribe or follow this blog for the latest updates!!

Enjoy the pictures . . . . xoxoxoxox

New Primitive Grubby Stitchery Candle Mat Designs - Finished and Patterns!

2009-10-18T19:46:00.003-03:00

These are my new candle mat designs. Finished Mats measure 9.5" across and are handstitched, grubbied up to look olde and prim! Perfect for a side table, coffee table, buffet, counter, & more!
Email PDF patterns will be available soon!
Check out Artsy Craftsy Folks to purchase finished mats or printable emailed patterns!

And it's off to work I go - to finish up some new Christmas Tree Ornies!!!!

Art Doll Quarterly - Autumn 2009 -My Dollies were published and now they are ready to go to a new home!

2009-09-30T08:40:00.006-03:00

Well, the gals have been on an exciting vacation to California and back. They had a fabulous time modeling for the Autumn 2009 issue of Art Doll Quarterly. They can be seen on page 109 and 110. Check out Stampington & Co for magazine issue! They have been resting from their adventure in my studio - but now they want a new adventure and are ready to be flown to a new home! Air Fare is free for this week only! Check out the gals on Ebay this week!

Gothic Princess SASHA - starting bid 85.00 usd with FREE SHIPPING!

Gothic Prom Queen starting bid 85.00 usd with FREE SHIPPING!

Auctions end (Oct 06, 200913:24:08 EDT)

These dolls are both OOAK and will not be recreated. Don't miss out!

Other goodies can be found on my website: Artsy Craftsy Folks!

Have a great week - I'm back in the studio working on some Christmas Surprises!

Penelope and Prudence Primitive Pumpkin Witch Dolls - Halloween 2009

2009-09-29T10:03:00.005-03:00

Here are the gals as promised - Penelope and Prudence the Pumpkin Witch Dolls - These chicks aren't the best lookin' gals in town, and they are quite mischievious indeed, afterall they are Witches!!

Penelope Punkin Witch can be purchased at Artsy Craftsy Folks. 65.00 cnd. plus shipping costs to your locale.

Prudence Punkin Witch can be purchased at Artsy Craftsy Folks . 65.00 cnd. plus shipping costs to your locale.

Both of these Witchies are 33" tall and are OOAK Original dolls, by me. They will not be recreated!!

Have a fantastic week everyone!!!!

NEW! Primitive Gothic Halloween Pumpkin Men Dolls!

2009-09-28T20:01:00.003-03:00

These are my latest pumpkin men dolls - they are all ready to travel for display in a new home. These are large dolls - from 33"-35" tall each and can be displayed seated as shown in these pics, or they have a jute hanger on the back, for hanging them in a corner, on a door, etc.......

~ Palmer Punkin ~ is a OOAK doll and can be purchased for 65.00 cnd. by Clicking Here!

~ Prescott Punkin~ is a OOAK doll and can be purchased for 65.00 cnd by Clicking Here!

~ Percy Punkin~ is a OOAK doll and can be purchased for 65.00 cnd. by Clicking Here!

More fun fall dolls can be found on my website! I have some Punkin Gals Witches that I am just finishing up and will be posting tomorrow! So stay tuned! :)

Happy Monday Everyone!!!

Barefoot Princess Doll Series -

2009-09-15T11:12:00.002-03:00

I finally have something NEW to show you. It isn't as though I haven't been trying...lol , and I thought with all three boys back in school I would be whipping out dolls by the dozen, but such is life.....the days just zooooom by!
These dolls bodies are created from a fantastic pattern by Patti Medaris Culea - out of her book "Creative Cloth Doll Making" She has FANTASTIC pattern books.

These particular dolls have been shipped to "Candle in The Window" in Port George, Nova Scotia., where they will be available for sale until September 30th. This is a wonderful museum and crafter market 12 km north of Middleton, in the Annapolis Valley. It's worth a "look see" for sure!

There will be more "Barefoot Princesses" coming soon!

School Has Begun - First Year for my BABY - wahhhhhh!

2009-09-04T14:58:00.002-03:00

Do I feel old? Yes - especially now that I have no babies home anymore, and all three of my wonderful boys are in school. I had a few tears yesterday morning, as they all left on the big yellow bus.......however soon afterward while I was enjoying my coffee and newspaper - I noticed how quiet it was - and thought this might not be soooo bad afterall! lol

Here is Griffin - impatiently waiting for the bus to take him to his first "REAL" school day! He was sooooo excited he couldn't finish his breakfast, which almost never happens.:)

Sawyer wasn't that excited about starting Grade 3 - He said summer was way toooooo short!

Jesse looks like he is posing for a clothing ad.....lol He was a bit excited to start his first day of Jr. Highschool - although you'd never know it, as he is keeping COOL. lmaoThere they go on the "big yellow bus" -

Although I will get a few things accomplished around here, and enjoy some peace and quiet - I still miss them terribly when they are away at school....I can't imagine what I will be like when they go away to college.....ughhhhh!

More New ~ Primitive Halloween Dolls ~ by Lorraine Moore

2009-08-27T21:47:00.004-03:00

These dolls are being shipped to "Candle in the Window" in Port George, Nova Scotia on Friday August 28th, and will be available there for sale until September 30th.
Each doll is aprox. 34" tall and retails for 85.00 Canadian.

Similar Style Dolls are Also Available @ Artsy Craftsy Folks

Introducing 2 NEW Primitive Halloween Dollies - Black Cat Alfred & Witch Ardena

2009-08-26T19:37:00.004-03:00

Two more new dollies - Ardena the Witch - and Alfred the Black Cat with Cat-itude!

These dolls are being shipped to "Candle in the Window" in Port George, Nova Scotia on Friday, and will be available there for sale until September 30th.
Each doll is aprox. 34" tall and retails for 85.00 Canadian.

See more other dollies @ Artsy Craftsy Folks!

Primitive Folk Art Witch Doll - 34" Tall WINNIFRED WITCH OOAK Halloween Primitives

2009-08-24T23:54:00.002-03:00

New Doll - "Winnifred The Good Witch" an Original OOAK Doll for Halloween 2009
Handcrafted - Primitive - Large 34" Tall

This Doll is now on auction at EBAY. Click Here to go the Auction!

Auction Ends (Aug 31, 2009 22:40:47 EDT)

To See More of my Dollies - Please Visit my Website - Artsy Craftsy Folks

NEW! Primitive Witch Dolls by Louise Chisholm at Artsy Craftsy Folks

2009-08-21T22:30:00.003-03:00

Three NEW witches have been added to the Artsy Craftsy Website - these Witches are by my good friend, artist Louise Chisholm. All three are aprox. 24 inches tall - and crafted from her own original design. They are made to hang on a wall or as a door greeter. These would be an awesome way to greet your trick or treaters or to display year round! Each doll features an embroidered face, handmade cape, and hat, and fantastic prim accessories in their witchy wooden fingers. There is lots and lots of handsewing on these, which make each one unique and extra special. I just fell in LOVE with them when I saw them, and I am sure they will be a best seller for this Halloween and Autumn season.

Check these dolls out at Artsy Craftsy Folks where they are available for purchase for 85.00 cnd. each plus applicable shipping costs for traveling to your locale.

More to come soon.......including many website additions in the next few weeks!

Fall Primitives on The Way......Dining room Primitive Re-do!

2009-08-09T07:43:00.004-03:00

Wow, is August ever flying by quickly - between summer fun with my kids, allergies, and basic domestic duties I seem to be getting nothing finished. Such is life!
I have some black cats, pumpkin men, and Witches on the way - nearing completion. I have started many projects, new patterns, designs - all at once. It is different from my normal "one - at a time" work process. I am not sure if I like working on so many different things at once, because I haven't actually finished anything yet.......I may have to go back to my old "one at a time" ways.....time will tell!
I finally got my dining room painted last week........I am pleased with the way it turned out! My husband was unsure of the color - and when I said I was painting all the nice pine trim black, he rolled his eyes at me and said yuck! However, when he saw the finished dining room, he said "its so nice and cozy, and I am soooo surprised the black fits so nicely" Now he tells me, I should paint the family room in a nice cozy color before winter!

Here are some pics of the dining room. I just love my shelves - even though I don't have anything on them yet......but they will soon be full of autumn dollies!

Enjoy this gorgeous sunshiny Sunday everyone!

Check out my Website : ArtsyCraftsyFolks

Art Doll Quarterly - Autumn 2009 - Woooo hooo! So Excited my dollies are in this issue!

2009-07-22T13:03:00.005-03:00

I just received my issue of Art Doll Quarterly - Autumn 2009 and am sooooo excited to have 2 of my dolls in this issue. For those of you, unfamiliar with Stampington Magazine Publications, please visit their website http://www.stampington.com - they publish fabulous magazines in many different themes/mediums. You can purchase copies of the magazine right on their website - or on newstands.

This is the first time I have had any of my work published - so you can imagine my excitment.
The two dolls featured are "Sasha" and "Prom Queen" from my gothic/halloween series!They are on page 108-109. Below you can see my photos of them, that I took before they flew to California to visit the Art Doll Quarterly staff! You'll have to pick up a copy of the magazine to see them in print!

A big thanks to everyone who supports my doll making journey!

Primitive Tea Towel Stitchery Patterns by Email - Free Digital Delivery!

2009-07-10T07:30:00.004-03:00

Finally, I have had a chance to create the PDF files for the stitchery patterns everyone has been asking for.....so here they are! The tea towels made with these stitchery patterns have been a "best seller" on my website and locally, so much that I have sold out and have orders ahead! These 8 designs are my own original patterns, and are (c)2009 Lorraine Moore- Artsy Craftsy Folks. Shown in the above photo is each design on a natural color muslin towel, as well as a coffee dyed towel. Pattern pack includes all 8 designs(stitchery designs only, does NOT include the pattern for a tea towel)

Purchase Pattern Pack in Canadian Funds - 16.00 at Artsy Craftsy Folks
Purchase Pattern Pack in USD Funds - 15.00 at Etsy

DIGITAL DELIVERY BY EMAIL WITHIN 24 HOURS OF CONFIRMED PURCHASE - AND OFCOURSE FREE SHIPPING!

Finished Tea Towel Designs are also available for order at Artsy Craftsy Folks for 7.50 cnd each!

HAPPY FRIDAY EVERYONE! HOPE YOU HAVE A FANTASTIC WEEKEND!

NEW ITEMS : Craft Supply Beach Glass, Face Quilted Pillows & Handmade Cards for Charity!

2009-07-09T14:59:00.003-03:00

It is a beautiful sunshiny day here in Nova Scotia, but a bit on the cool side for our normal summer temperatures in July. I have spent this gorgeous day in the office getting caught up on the work that got left while I was on vacation. Here are some of the new items being featured at Artsy Craftsy Folks.

The above photos highlight some of the Beachglass being offered in our Craft Supply Category. Beachglass is available in different shades,sizes, and amounts. This is a highly sought after treasure from the Bay of Fundy, and our consignment artist Trina Elliott spent many days scouring the shores hunting and collecting these treasures. Beachglass can be used in all kinds of arts and crafts projects including jewelery making, mosaics, beading, and much much more.
Click Here to Check out All of the Nifty Items in our Craft Supply Section!

Consignment Artist Louise Chisholm has created these fantastic handmade cards. 100% of the retail price is being donated to the ICS Home and School Associations Playground Fund. These cards are 6.50 a piece, and will ship to you for FREE , as shipping of these cards will be donated by Artsy Craftsy Folks. You can purchase 1 of these fantastic cards and donate to a worthy cause. To purchase a card - Please Click Here!

Also new in the store are these FACE PILLOWS , by artist Louise Chisholm. In this pillow series each pillow has a OOAK unique face and no two are exactly the same. Pillows measure 15x15" and are 55.00 each. Click Here to Purchase or For More Information!

And.....that is whats currently new in the shop......please subscribe for regular updates! Some items are OOAK and you don't want to miss out on a fantastic "One of A Kind" creation that cannot be purchased anywhere but Artsy Craftsy Folks!

Hope you are having a fantastic sunshiny July Day....wherever you may be!

All prices above are in Canadian Funds. We accept purchases all around the world, and payments securely through PAYPAL. If you are not familiar with Canadian currency, please visit Currency Calculator to see your price. As always, contact customerservice@artsycraftsyfolks.com if you need purchase assistance or have any inquiries or questions.

July in The Woods - A Primitive Vacation

2009-07-06T22:19:00.006-03:00

Just returned home from camping at Kejimukjik National Park & Historic Site. Wish we could have stayed longer, but now it is back to work for me and hubby! Beginning to work on some "Fall Themed Items , mostly centered around HALLOWEEN - In the meantime Here are some highlights from our trip:

Petrogylph seen on the Mik'Maq guided tour. Hundreds of years old!

Cocoa relaxing at the campsite!

Griffin giving the whole trip a "thumbs up"

Family around the campfire! Making Jiffy Pop and Smores!

Swimming at one of the many beaches there!

Griffin and Sawyer at the WigWam

Cocoa being smug on the car ride!

Woooo! We seen alot of deer!

Sawyer trying to stretch to get taller!

Gizmo all tuckered out from a run!

Me and some of the boys at the waterfalls!

New Items For June!!! Primitive Stitchery Designs on Tea Towels

2009-06-17T12:40:00.005-03:00

June sure is flying by quickly. I can't believe my last post was back on May 27th....yikes! I have been working in the studio on some new stitchery designs, intended for tea towels. When I get the patterns uploaded in PDF files, the patterns themselves will be listed for sale. For right now, I have done each original design onto tea towels. Currently available are tea towels in either grubby prim style, or natural cotton muslin. There are 8 designs total, but will be adding more soon. As well, the patterns should be up for grabs within the next few days.
Below are some pics of the designs, shown on 100% cotton muslin, in both natural and grubbied . There are 1 of each available in either variation. Tea towels measure aprox. 27"long x14"wide. They all have a finished edge and are suitable to use or display. To purchase these towels please visit my WEBSITE, and look under the primitive stitchery category.

Come back soon! Don't forget to join our facebook group for regular updates, search ARTSY CRAFTSY FOLKS under facebook groups!

More Raggedy Annie Dollies - Primitive Crow, Heart and Star!

2009-05-27T08:03:00.002-03:00

Raggedy Abigail with her Pet Crow!

Raggedy Reanna - sending her blessings of Faith!

Raggedy Amelia - Wishing Upon A Star!

Three new dollies born in the studio this week. Each doll is OOAK and available for sale @ Artsy Craftsy Folks!

Now....to work on my next project...................

Primitive Raggedy Annie & Andy Doll Set - Large 28" dolls

2009-05-26T12:33:00.002-03:00

Set of 2 Raggedies in Love! Click Here for more details and purchase information!

I have been in a sort of "creative FUNK" as I like to call it! Yes, my creativity has been gone for the last month or so........it happens from time to time - for every artist. This time mine was caused by a variety of factors, all colliding together. Family obligations and a hectic schedule were forefront, followed by a bit of discouragement and a few failed business decisions.
However, I am now BACK from my FUNK! phew! So expect me to be posting lots of new "goodies" in the weeks to come! fun! fun! fun!

More pics to come........

My baby has gone to his first full day of school! (practise day)

2009-05-25T08:54:00.003-03:00

Griffin has been asking me for weeks (when do I go to school with the big boys?) Well, practise day has arrived, and there he is...waiting for the bus with his brothers.....my youngest baby off to school for the day!

Not scared at all - but extremely excited!

Hope him and Sawyer don't fight on the playground, like they do at home.......(I guess Mama is the only one scared)
And there he goes......sniff sniff. I haven't been without a baby home in 12 years! Oh well, at least it is just a practise day! A little taste of what Fall will be like.....oh my, it is sooooo quiet here!

A great day to catch up on work in the studio! If I can get focused that is!

Ebay Listings - From the Artsy Craftsy Folks Studio- Primitive Sping & Summer Decor Folk Art Dolls

2009-05-19T11:28:00.003-03:00

Ebay and I have had an "on again, off again" relationship. From many successful sales - to being fee - bayed to pieces! Although I have had my frustrations with the many "nonsense" changes that have been made, I am trying things out with ebay again - after a long break - and hoping to start a fresh & successful relationship with them, once again!
I will be listing about 10 items today, during their "Canadian Listing Sale" Below are two of the "One of A Kind" dollies being listed. Some auctions will end in 5 days, others in 7 days....so please take notice of the end dates when bidding. Also,take note that these auctions are listed in US funds.

Spring and Summer Primitive Decor Doll " Mama Cabbage " FRESH from the Artsy Craftsy Folks studio, and original design and OOAK doll by Lorraine Moore. Listed this week on Ebay - starting bid 55.00 USD. Click on Image to go to the Auction! Auction ends May 24th.

Spring and Summer Primitive Decor Doll " Mama Sweet Pea " FRESH from the Artsy Craftsy Folks studio, and original design and OOAK doll by Lorraine Moore.Listed this week on Ebay - starting bid 55.00 USD. Click on Image to go to the Auction! Auction ends May 24th.

Be Sure to stop by Artsy Craftsy Folks website for more unique creations!

More dollies to come soon.......

Kitchen Redo with Artsy Craftsy Folks touches! :) My new Primitive Kitchen Decor!

2009-05-05T22:14:00.004-03:00

I spent 4 days redoing my kitchen this past week.......finally the finishing touches were added today, the curtains I made and hand embroidered, and the island table was finished its final coat of paint.
The cupboards are birch, and had been coated with a clear varnish. So, last Tuesday the sanding began, and the sanding went on, and on, and on..........even with an electric sander! I then coated the cupboards with an extremely dark green paint. After dry, I coated with a high quality washable matte finish paint in a "creamy white". After painting in sections, and while still fairly wet (before becoming tacky), I used old rags to wipe gently over the white, leaving streaks that give it the white washed worn style finish of white painted wood been weathered.
I painted the walls "ground tumeric" on 2 sides, and the backsplash in white. I then handpainted the words "Wishes, Hopes and Dreams" on the backsplash and hand painted stars in the "ground tumeric" color!
My wonderful hubby, made me the island table in just a mere couple of hours. He used materials we already had around the house. Old window casings, and an old shed door for the top! He happens to be brilliant! I painted it with a washable black matte paint. The best thing about using the shed door for the top (although he had to cut it down a bit) it has a cool hole in the top, which is all worn and widdled where the hook and eye used to be, and bumps and grooves all around the edge which give it character and a whole new life!
My newest find was the PERFECT rocking chair, which I picked up at an antique store at a fabulous price! It fits in the kitchen perfectly and is worn in all the right places. I estimate its origin from 1920's, or 1930;s, and was originally handcrafted in Mahone Bay, Nova Scotia!

Now, its back to work in the studio, on some new designs........(although I may paint some CROWS on a few of the cupboards doors.....I just can't stop. lol

Let me know what you think of my kitchen redo! :)

Spring Primitives - Artsy Craftsy Folks Home Party Exclusives and OOAKS

2009-04-25T12:17:00.003-03:00

Spring is truly an inspiring time of year! The birds are chirping, the frogs are peeping, flowers are blooming, and things outside start to come to life in all kinds of miraculous ways! Spring has inspired me in all kinds of "Creative" ways. Some of these Spring Inspired items can be purchased on my website, on my etsy store, and on my facebook group - Artsy Craftsy Folks. Others items are exclusives and can only be purchased at an "Artsy Craftsy Home Shopping Party."

"Artsy Craftsy Home Shopping Parties" are available in the following areas of Nova Scotia - from Digby to Kentville and surrounding areas, from Digby to Yarmouth and surrounding areas, Southshore area, including Bridgewater & Lunnenburg. If you are in any of these areas and would like to host such a party, please send an inquiry by email! I am now booking for FALL/HALLOWEEN parties, as well you can pre-book a Christmas season party. There are limited party bookings available, as everything is handmade by myself, so book your party early to avoid disapointment!
There are MANY freebies and discounts for Hostesses!

Tomorrow is an exclusive SPRING THEME Shopping Party in Bridgewater, N.S. Below is a sneak peek at one of the "One of a Kind" dollies featured at tomorrows event:
MAMA CABBAGE & HER BABY! Retail Price: 65.00 canadian