News From The Artsy Craftsy Folks Studio

Someone Special Got This For Christmas!

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:38:00 +0000

My Uncle commisioned me to make a doll for my mom(his sister) this Christmas!
The above dollie was made special for her , with wired fingers, sculpted toes, and hand drawn face - and so named "Princess Sherilyn".

Back to the studio to create ...as soon as these boys get back to school on January 4th!

Art Doll Quarterly - Winter Edition - Published one of my Dollies!!!!

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Fri, 25 Dec 2009 21:51:00 +0000

Check out the "Show and Tell" section of Art Doll Quarterly Winter Edition where my "Valentine Victorian Boot Doll" is published in this fantastic magazine!

This doll is available for sale!
Please email for details on how to purchase!

Please check out my website
"Artsy Craftsy Folks"
for other dollies & such!

Merry Christmas!!!

Finished my Custom Christmas Doll Orders - Gothic Primitive Creepy Christmas Dolls

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Sun, 20 Dec 2009 01:39:00 +0000

The 3 above dolls were custom orders that have just been delivered to clients for Christmas gifts. Is one of these under a Christmas tree near you?? ;)

Time is flying by sooooo quickly, less that a week away until Christmas!!!!

Happy Holidays Everyone!!!

Last NEW Christmas Item Before the Holidays - Merry Christmas BRR I am freezing my rusty bells off!

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 18:12:00 +0000

This is the last NEW Christmas Item created for the Holiday Season! 3 of these will be available at the my last seasonal show tomorrow, December 12th - Westport, Nova Scotia!

Next Week I will be working on website updates - which unfortunately I haven't been able to keep up with due to the busy-ness of this holiday season!

Happy Holidays Everyone!!! Only 14 days left until Santa slides down the chimney!!!

Snow Couples - Snowman Primitive Dolls - Last Christmas Show of the Season

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:38:00 +0000

NEW! Snowcouples - Only these two sets pictured are available -

Artsy Craftsy Folks will be having their last Christmas Showing of the Season this Saturday, December 12th at 11:00 a.m at Westport Firehall on Brier Island. If you are in the local area, I hope you can attend.

Christmas is only 16 days away - where has the time gone!!!!

Hope to get a few more posts in before Santa arrives!!!

Hope this Holiday Season brings you much joy, and happiness!!!

Primitive Rusty Quart Jar Candle Holders with Prim Labels -

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 12:40:00 +0000

Starting with plain quart jars I printed prim labels - some from google images and some I designed myself. I rusted the jars with my own "prim rusting recipe" which gives them a nice slightly bumpy authentic looking rust. They were sealed for protection, and have a grubby piece of cheesecloth tied around the rim. Each Jar comes with a frosted votive/tealight candle holder which sits perfectly in the jar opening and includes a vanilla scented tealight candle.
Jars are available at my website http://www.artsycraftsyfolks.com
They are 12.50 cnd each plus applicable shipping costs.

Be sure to check out my stitchery candle mats that perfectly compliment these candle holders for your primitive decor!
Visit Artsy Craftsy Folks Website today!

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

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:28:00 +0000

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!

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:28:00 +0000

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

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:55:00 +0000

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!

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 22:46:00 +0000

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!

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:40:00 +0000

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

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 13:03:00 +0000

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!

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 23:01:00 +0000

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 -

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 14:12:00 +0000

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!

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 17:58:00 +0000

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

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:47:00 +0000

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

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Wed, 26 Aug 2009 22:37:00 +0000

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

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 02:54:00 +0000

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

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Sat, 22 Aug 2009 01:30:00 +0000

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!

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:43:00 +0000

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!

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Wed, 22 Jul 2009 16:03:00 +0000

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!

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 10:30:00 +0000

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!

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 17:59:00 +0000

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

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:19:00 +0000

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

moorelorraine1@gmail.com (Lorraine Moore ~ Artsy Craftsy Folks) — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 15:40:00 +0000

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.

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