Kidz Korner - Camp Playful

"I'm bored!" "There's nothing to do!" Parents, does that sound familiar? If not, it will probably be your child's mantra once school is out for the summer. BUT now, you'll have plenty of activities to keep your child busy throughout the summer!!!

Introducing a FREE 5-part video series with easy to do, materials on hand, creative projects that you can do with your 5-12 year old kids. All you need to do is register with your email address and you will receive instant access to week 1!

To register today, click on the photo above.

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Needles-n-Pins Stitcheries:Take Me Out To The Old Ball Game

Well the baseball season is well underway and most of the schools are out for the summer and the summer ball is getting started. I remember back when I was a kid our summer was full of baseball as my brother's both played baseball. I thought today we would travel back in time a bit and see what baseball was like some years back. So let's go visit some vintage Etsy shops to do this....

Well everyone that gets out on the field has to have a glove. This is really a well used glove that PrelovedPromenade has. Looks well used and loved. 

And of course you have to have baseballs to play baseball....LOL! :)  SouthernGilt has a whole bowl of them here. 

Then there is the bat. Many bats have been broken over the years I am sure. Here is a vintage bat that looks like it has hit a few baseballs. SnapshotVintage is where you can find this bat. 

When I was kid we collected and traded baseball cards all the time. I am aging myself, but how many of you remember the stick of pink bubblegum that came in the packets of baseball cards. If you want to see a great collection of vintage cards check out Sportcardsandthings. They have a lot of them. 

Looking back at all the baseball items makes me kind of sad for times gone by. Those were such great summers. Well not that summer now aren't great too with all the fishing, camping, 4 wheeling, beach-combing we do are great too. If you get a chance.....head on out the the old ball field. 

Have a great week!

Colleen :)

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Rustic Americana Flag Tutorial

Here's a great tutorial that you can make to use for the upcoming Independence Day or leave hung all year round. Summer of Plan It DIY has complete instructions to create this flag from pallets. Click on the photo above for the tutorial.

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Featured Artist - Janet Long Arts

Today's Featured Artist is Janet Long Arts. Janet has a shop filled with fine art painting and photography as well as luxurious hand knits. Click on any of the photos below and be prepared to spend some time soaking in the beauty and talent offered in her shop.

White Star Magnolia Digital Print

Organic Spa Cloth

Bamboo & Cotton Head Wrap

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Handmade Spotlight - Summertime in the Farmhouse

Summertime In The Farmhouse

It is summertime in the Old Farmhouse Gathering's farm so come join us
and see all the goodies these wonderful artists have for you.
Just go to www.etsy.com and type in
TOSCOFG in the search to see all the goodies! :)

Primitive Sheep, Folk Art, TOSCOFG PaintspotsnSplinters $15.95	TOSCOFG, Bless This Nest, Chicken Folk Art, Chicken Art Sign, Country Chicken Decor, Chicken Kitchen Decor, Chicken Nest Roost TheLaughingCabin $14.99
Homemade Jam Label, Canning Jar Labels, Mason Jar Tag, Strawberry Decor, Country Kitchen, TOSCOFG CountryTags $8.00	Crow Towel, Primitive Towel, Rustic Towel, Primitive Decor, Prim Towel, Folk Art, Hand Towel, Country Decorating, Crow Decor, TOSCOFG SuesAkornShop $12.00
Liberty America Folk Art Sign, Whimsical Art, Americana, Reclaimed Wood Frame, Red, White, And Blue, Patriotic Frame, White Stars, TOSCOFG barbsheartstrokes $26.00	Patriotic Bow and Angel Pins ~ TOSCOFG MROriginals $11.99
Sweet Summer Watermelon Mat & Fat Lil Crow TOSCOFG OFG Hilltophomesteader $28.50	Instant Download - Printable Hang Tags - Dear Lady - Digital Print PDF and/or JPG File ewenmeprintables $2.50
Americana Sign Flag Sign Wood Plaque Signs w/ Sayings 12"x16" AmericanWoodcrafts $24.95	Bird and Nest Mixed Media Shadow Box, Nature Inspired Assemblage Reverse Canvas, Original OOAK Art Canvas, Life Possibilities 3D Collage PaxtonValleyFolkArt $40.00
Primitive Lighted Americana Farmhouse w/ hand painted flag ~ Comes w/ light and cord ~ Birdhouse ~ Very unique! GooseberryCreek $59.95	God Bless America Basket Tag, 4th of July Decorations, Patriotic Wood Tags, Rustic American Flag, Primitive Americana Decor, TOSCOFG CountryTags $9.00
Patriotic Table Topper - 4th of July Streamers Table Mat - Americana Dresden Plate Candle Mat - Hand Quilted Holiday Home Decor - TOSCOFG RyensMarketplace $20.00	Set of 3 Primitive Rooster Chicken Ornaments, Hanging Ornament Set, Primitive Rooster Chicken Bowl Fillers, Rustic Country Decor cavecreekprimitives $15.00
Ladybug block, daisies, shelf sitter, summer, summertime, handpainted, ladybug loisling $8.00	White Raven Soft Sculpture Bird MotherlodeToad $45.00

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