Two Dancing Crows

Original 12 x 12 Mixed Media Painting "Reach"

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:24:00 +0000

Hi All,

Are you ready for Christmas? I am proud to say that all of my Christmas shopping is done! That's huge for me as I normally am a last minute shopper. So the tree is trimmed, house decorated, gifts wrapped and I even had time to create this new painting.

This painting is titled "Reach" and it's a mixed media done on a 12 x 12 wrapped canvas. I really love how it turned out and hope you do too. It's an original so only one is available. If you are looking for a great gift, this might be perfect and you still have time as I can ship it out immediately for you.

Visit my page over on Prim Nest here to read more about it: http://www.primnest.com/artist/1/Two+Dancing+Crows/

Original Mixed Media Painting; Let Your Heart Be Swept Away

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 21:36:00 +0000

Hi All,

Just a quicky note to let you know I've finished up this original, one of a kind mixed media painting and it's available over on Prim Nest! I really love how it turned out and hope you do too!

http://www.primnest.com/artist/1/Two+Dancing+Crows/

Vintage Trailer Blog

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Fri, 10 Jun 2011 13:27:00 +0000

Hi All,

Since summer is upon us I'm not doing quite as many creative things just because I'm distracted with getting outdoors. But that doesn't mean I'm not doing other creative things such as decorating our vintage trailers.

I wanted to invite you to follow my other blog all about our two Vintage Shasta trailers. Follow me as I renovate and decorate them. I'm partial, but I have to say they are turning out pretty darn cute! Creative Times Magazine is going to have a special feature in the July/Aug issue featuring our small Shasta Compact trailer as well as some other really neat canned ham style trailers.

So if you want, hop over to http://daisyshasta.blogspot.com and follow me on this adventure!

New offerings on Prim Nest

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Sat, 02 Apr 2011 00:11:00 +0000

I have some new offerings for your consideration over on Prim Nest! I hope you'll come take a peek: http://www.primnest.com/artist/1/Two+Dancing+Crows/

Here is a sneak peek.

Child Size Singer Sewing Machine

Prim Nest is coming soon!

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Tue, 15 Feb 2011 16:37:00 +0000

I'm very excited to tell you about a new website that is launching March 1st, 2011. It's a gathering of Primitive, Folk Art and Vintage Artist that will be offering their wares to help you feather your nest! I will have a page on there as well!

If you sign up for the newsletter you will be entered in a random drawing for $50! Two lucky winners will be announced on the newsletter on April 15th, 2011. The newsletter sign up is located on the large graphic header on the upper right.

So fly on over and get signed up! Be sure and bookmark the page so you can check it out on March, 1st and see all the awesome Artist's offerings. This is going to be good!

http://www.PrimNest.com

Also, check out the Blog and Facebook page!

Mixed Media Robin's Nest Painting for sale

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 22:30:00 +0000

Ah, it's been awhile since I've painted and wow did it feel good! Here is my newest mixed media painting on a wood cupboard. It's 13 x 21 inches. It comes signed, dated and ready to hang. I hope you like it. I really love how the colors just pop with the black background. It's on Etsy and comes with FREE SHIPPING!

http://www.etsy.com/listing/58101548/original-ooak-mixed-media-robin-egg-nest

Pug Paper Weight

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 12:50:00 +0000

I recently made a glass pug paper weight. I love these! They look so neat because the image is magnified. They would make a great gift! Check it out on my Etsy Page

1964 Shasta Astroflyte

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:54:00 +0000

We have so enjoyed our little 68 Shasta Compact. However, we decided that we would like something just a bit bigger and so started searching a larger Shasta. I looked online at various vintage Shasta trailer's for sale and came across a 1964 Shasta Astroflyte. Some mistakenly call this a Astrodome. The difference between the two is the Astrodome's had a bathroom whereas, the Astroflytes did not. Plus the layout is different. I actually prefer this layout with the dining table in front and couch/bed in back. The plus to this trailer is the overhead bunk. From the outside it sort of reminds you of a mini fifth wheel.

This camper was located in Maine. After much debating on if we should drive the distance to pick it up ourselves, we opted to have a transport company deliver it for us. That just made more sense all around.

Sadly, we had to say goodbye to the little Shasta Compact. Hubby wouldn't let me keep both. Although I tried to convince him. But in the end we can only use one trailer at a time and storage was an issue. So the little Compact was sold last week to a very nice family. I was sad to see it go but happy that they will have their own adventures with her. Happy trails little wee one!

Here is the 64 Astroflyte. Isn't she a beauty!? I love her colors and interior. She even has a newer refridgerator. How nice it will be to have that instead of relying solely on the cooler. She does have the original icebox but I'll store that.

Rusty Bottle Caps and Vintage Blue Sewing Bobbins

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:59:00 +0000

As I get ready for our neighborhood garage sale, I've been going through a lot of stuff. I decided to list some of the "small" items on Etsy. So here is this week's new listings. My favorite is the blue bobbins. The color is incredible on those!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/TwoDancingCrows

68 Shasta Compact Interior

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 22:54:00 +0000

I thought I would try and take some better pictures of the interior of our little trailer. I can't tell you how cozy and cute it is inside. Though I so badly want to decorate it. I'm just trying to figure out how without altering anything original. For starters, those uglee orange cushions I'm going to recover. But I'm going to leave the original fabric underneath. Also while I love the little cowboy curtains, I need to color coordinate so I'm thinking red fabric for the cushions? Hmm, have to think on that. The stove and icebox are green. You don't know how bad I want to repaint those! I'd love to do a robin egg blue or even pink! How fun would that be?

If I knew that I was going to keep this little trailer forever I'd paint the paneling. I've heard you really want to leave them as original as possible. So I'll decorate it as much as I can without altering anything. I'm already scoping out other Shasta's, much to my hubby's chagrin. I'd like an older "canned ham" style one. Maybe a 16 footer that's just a tad bigger (:

Anyway, here is the inside of my tiny little palace (hee hee) on wheels. I love just sitting in it. Not sure what it is but there is a cozy feeling in there and I can't wait until our next camping trip in this cutie.

Without the table.

With the table.

My little kitchen.

1968 Shasta Compact Trailer

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 14:09:00 +0000

I've always been a fan of vintage things and travel trailers are certainly included in that. Who doesn't love the "canned ham" look of these retro rigs going down the road? Or the small charming space within their metal doors? OK, well maybe some may not find them quite as endearing as I do, but I couldn't resist getting one of my own.

Introducing our 13 foot 1968 Shasta Compact. It's tiny on the outside but amazingly can sleep up to 5 on the inside. It has a bottom bed (where the table and benches are) that fold down and it's larger than a king size bed. Then it has the pull out top bunk that will sleep 2 kids easily. This particular Shasta is in original condition and great condition at that. Sorry it's not for sale.

I love the vintage fabric used for the curtians and pillows. Isn't it darling? I do plan on having the seat cushions covered over. Not recovered, but just covered over in order to retain the original seat cushion fabric.

We hope to enjoy many a camping trips in our little trailer. It's so cozy and tows like it's not even there. It weighs only 1200 lbs.

Free issue of Creative Times Magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:33:00 +0000

While we put the finishing touches on the new issue of Creative Times magazine, I wanted to mention our most recent issue. It's full of great articles, tutorials and more. Check it out and all of the archived issues FREE at http://www.creativetimesmagazine.com/

Vintage Bingo Cards

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 14:18:00 +0000

I have some hard to find vintage bingo cards available in my Etsy shop. These are so neat and great for all kinds of craft and altered art projects. Each card is made from thick cardboard that has been stitched together and they have those neat red sliding windows. Check them out HERE.

Spring cleaning in June

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 03:25:00 +0000

I suppose I really can't call it spring cleaning since it's now June, but that's ok. We'll just say that I'm simplifying and parting with a little extra clutter. Anyway, so I decided that while there are certain material things I really love that I truly have to learn to part with some of the things I don't need. I realize that I just have too much "stuff". Over the last few years I swear my house has been shrinking. Then it dawned on me it's not shrinking...I've just got too much "stuff". So some of it has to go! The less "stuff" the less dust.

So that's it...I'm biting the bullet so to speak and listing things on Etsy and/or Craigslist. Here are a few offerings I have currently on Craigslist. These items are too large to ship so if you are local to the Toledo, Ohio area and interested just reply to the Craigslist ad. Over the next few weeks I hope to get some of the smaller things listed on Etsy.

Antique Primitive Wagon Wheel

Antique Scathe

Rolling Industrial Cart

Redecorating the front porch ideas

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Mon, 17 May 2010 20:21:00 +0000

So I've been doing a little redecorating on my front porch to create a little oasis for sipping iced tea and reading my favorite magazines. To start I decided to recover the cushions on this vintage metal crib that is now a day bed/couch. Instead of sewing it I took the easy route and used safety pins to secure the fabric in place...lots of safety pins. But the results turned out fabulous!

The next thing I needed was a little greenery for the ledge. I found these short crocks at a estate sale for $5 each. I bought four of them. Originally, I was going to go with cat grass but couldn't find any so I went with live moss. I think it adds just the perfect touch of green don't you?

The only thing I missing now is I'd like to find a narrow coffee table that I could redo by painting white and place it in front of the crib seat to have a place to set mail, magazines, etc., But it's coming along!

Antique Underwood Typewriter

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Thu, 29 Apr 2010 14:06:00 +0000

I wanted to share with you all my latest find. I've always wanted an antique typewriter. I envisioned one sitting upon an older desk just waiting for someone to type a lovely letter to a long lost relative or friend. So here she is...my old Underwood. Right now she's not in working condition as she needs ribbon. Though I doubt I'll ever get any and this will just be a display item (Like I really needed one more thing to display right? lol!). In any case, I just love it!

My new obsession: Canned Ham

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Fri, 19 Mar 2010 14:04:00 +0000

Ok, I know what some of you are thinking. No, I'm not talking about that kind of ham. I'm speaking of these little darlings...

*Photo courtesy of www.CannedHamTrailers.com

Is that cute or what!? I have to tell you I do love camping but I got over the whole tent camping concept years ago after borrowing my Mom's RV for a weekend. There was no going back to "roughing" it after that.

So what's a girl to do? The answer is easy! If you combine my love for vintage and camping you come up with one of these 1960-something Shasta canned ham trailers. I want one so bad!! They are hard to come by though in restored condition. Not to mention if you do find one, the price tags aren't anything to sneeze at. But I imagine myself and my little family heading out on the open road towing one of these compact little "homes" behind us.

During my obsession...err, I mean research I came across this neat blog that takes you through one family's journey of restoring a vintage Shasta trailer. They did a fantastic job and I would love to have one like it. Check out the interior photos. Yes, it's tiny. But the use of sleeping space is very good with the over head bunk bed. The way I see it is most of the time we would be enjoying the great outdoors anyway, but these are easy to store and you don't need a huge SUV to tow one. That's right up my alley! Now if I can just convince hubby that we truly need one of these. I'll keep you posted on my progress of wearing him down (:

Oh and before I forget, I also want to join Sisters On The Fly. You have to check out their website and be sure and look at the gallery to see hundreds of these cute little trailers.

Creative Times Magazine Spring Issue

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 23:47:00 +0000

The March/April issue of Creative Times Magazine is now available for download! Grab your free copy here: http://www.creativetimesmagazine.com/current_issue.php. It's full of great places to shop, free patterns and tutorials, and exclusive articles.

Winter Issue of Creative Times magazine

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Tue, 05 Jan 2010 22:10:00 +0000

This is an awesome issue and I'm featured in it! Well, my studio is (: Check it out at http://www.creativetimesmagazine.com/ Oh and it's free!!

One of a kind Little Needle Felted Baby Bunny

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Sun, 13 Dec 2009 02:10:00 +0000

I finally managed to finish up another baby bunny. She's been so patiently waiting and she's finally done and looking for a good home. She'll come with a tiny carrot just in case she needs something to nibble on during her journey to your home.

Check her out in my Etsy shop. Hope you like her!

http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=36674862

Snowball fight anyone?

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 02:47:00 +0000

These are so halarious! Click image to play video. Enjoy.

Birds of the world Printable

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 12:51:00 +0000

I just finished these up and love them! These birds are 4 inches from tail to beak and each features a different map somewhere in the world. Great for altered art projects, scrapbooking, decoupage, etc., Just print, cut and create.

I hope you like them! For more information on these, just click the image or button below.

Price: US$2.00

How to make your own curtain tie backs

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 14:11:00 +0000

I just love these! I came up with this idea after trying to find a way to dress up my curtains and then it hit me to create my own tie backs that gave the the window treatments a touch of primitive flare.

In this pattern I've included all the seasons to give a variety and the fun part is you can change them whenever you like. Included are; ice skates, watermelon, star, little primitive doll and a sunflower. I've have the sunflowers on my curtains right now since fall is here.

I think a set of these would make a great unique gift as well. Especially for someone that loves the country - primitive look.

The pattern is available over on http://www.patternmart.com/ at this link Here or in my Etsy Shop.

Whimsical Primitive Snowman Tags

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 22:20:00 +0000

Hi All!

I finally had a little time to finish up some new tags. I think these turned out pretty durn cute. These snowman tags measure 4 1/4 inches and are shaped like snowman. So you just print, cut and use a hole punch to add your string. Great for gifts, crafts, altered art, etc., So take a peek at them by clicking the image or button below.

Whimsical Snowman Tags

Free Wishes!

noreply@blogger.com (Kelle) — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 02:16:00 +0000

Ok, well maybe not the kind of free wishes you are thinking of. Unfortunately I don't have a bunch of Genie bottles to give away. However, I do have these free hang tags to offer you. Just click the download button below. Enjoy!