The Primitive Pear

Easter Blessings

2009-04-12T09:40:00.001+10:00

Wishing you all a Blessed Easter. Both Michelle and I are with Family this weekend. Hugs xxx

Vintage Kitchen Dresser

2009-04-01T09:48:00.001+11:00

Wellllll....I have been on a bit of a spending spree with new things for the house....this was my purchase from a few weeks back. It is a nice old kitchen dresser with leadlighting. All the handles and locks are still original and I didn't have to do a thing to it. This was how it arrived. So it is now full of my scrapbooking gear...well not putting kitchen things in it.....haha haha ..hugs Nette

Penny Rugs and Altered Art

2009-04-01T09:37:00.001+11:00

No, haven't made penny rugs into altered art....sounds that way.

Michelle has been busy making penny rugs..I made her one for her birthday back in Feb...well it was really from the birthday before. How slow as I.....but it gave her the inspiration for these.....Nice huh !!!

I have been busy with Altered Art....I like the more unusual look....and was most happy with the outcome of these little works of art.

Hugs Nette and Michelle

Vintage Scales

2009-03-30T13:57:00.001+11:00

Well guess what arrived in the post this morning. My latest eBay win....I just fell in love with these old scales. They are now hanging from my old ladder suspended from the ceiling...hugs Nette

Cedar Cupboard

2009-03-30T11:30:00.001+11:00

I just fell in love with this cupboard on eBay. Lucky it was nice and close for pickup. So off we went in the trusty Panel Van, yup it just fitted. Once I got it home I removed the door and took it to have the glass replaced. Then I just went for it with fine steel wool and meths...all the old shelac just melted and created this fabby colour and look. I have yet to colour the putty on the glass ...it was an off white in the first place, but am thinking of just making it a wee bit darker?...

So what you think??? hugs Nette

Dumpster Dive Halloween Tree

2008-10-21T11:26:00.001+11:00

Yes that has you wondering...te he...wellll last year when I was up in Townsville, visiting the kids, we went to dinner on NYE...and low and behold if the restaurant wasn't throwing out it's Christmas Tree...now I am not a huge fan of black for Christmas...but the thought struck me for Halloween....so the kids said, here we'll hold ya handbag Mum - off ya go...so I grabbed it..stuffed it into the boot of the car and it came home with me...

And at long last Halloween is near...The ornies are all from a swap with some dear Prim Pals from a Delphi Forum - called A Passion for Primitives

Hope you enjoy having a peek....hugs Nette

Boho Bracelets

2008-09-24T16:19:00.002+10:00

Well I have been busy again making some stunning Bohemian bracelets. I needed a few new things to go away on holidays...and why not some great home made beading. I have lots of fun putting them together to go with the few new outfits....hope you enjoy peeking hugs Nette

Thanks Erica...yes am planning on putting the three grandies pic's on the little oval charms...just haven't got that far as yet..te he..

Thanks Chrissy...funny you should say that..Michelle said the same thing...LOL....

Mixed Media Altered Art Display Box

2008-09-18T11:01:00.002+10:00

I have been very creative this last few days....this is my latest little doo dad..This little box is 3x3" & about 2" tall. A little boy in a clown outfit, for his first performance. The little box can be closed or sit open using the lid as a platform. He will be selling for AUD$34.90 with free travel within Australia. Hugs Nette

Altered Art Charm Bracelet

2008-09-16T13:24:00.002+10:00

What I have been up to of late..........I had bought these little silver blank charms some time back...and the thought struck me to make a travel bracelet using the 'Eiffel Tower' as the theme..have a peek..hugs Nette

PS...this little baby has been since sold..watch this space for more to come, or email enquires....

Introducing Heather Georgina

2008-08-07T10:04:00.002+10:00

Little Heather Georgina was born on the 18th of June 2008. I went up to visit Elliot and Amanda and to met Heather about 3 weeks later..here are some photos from my visit...of my darling Grandbabies..hugs Nette

Miss Amanda - looking thoughtful.....Master Elliot - he loves to wink at Nanny..cheeky boy

and then we have HEATHER

Altered Art and More

2008-07-07T11:45:00.001+10:00

Well we have been busy here at The Primitive Pear Nette has been busy with Altered Art and Michelle has been busy designing.

Hope you enjoy your new goodies ...

Announcing the Arrival of...

2008-06-22T16:25:00.002+10:00

Heather Georgina born 4.43am 18th of June 2008. Weighing 3.7kg. Both Mum and Bub are doing well, they came home the next day. Elliot is smitten with his new sister, as is Amanda.

More update pics to come ...

hugs one very happy Nanna

Nette

FREE PRIMITIVE E-PATTERNS

2008-06-12T12:17:00.001+10:00

Did that grab your attention. Well it is simple..if you are interested in some free primitive e-patterns, pop on over to the website and enter the drawn. It is as easy as just emailing....click on our name below...good luck Nette and Michelle

The Primitive Pear

Nanny and Elliot singing the 'Frog' song

2008-06-10T11:33:00.001+10:00

Elliot just loves singing the 'Frog' Song...and his Mummy took some photo's of us while we were doing all the hand actions...yes we look funny !!!! hugs Nette

Floor Blanket for 'baby peanut'

2008-06-10T11:24:00.001+10:00

Well 'baby peanut' is only weeks away from arriving. So we are starting to get a few things ready for her. I must say awaiting our third grandchild is so exciting !!!!! I have been shopping and bought her a play dolly and also ordered a nice 'reborn' dolly all handmade including a beautiful gown, photos to come when it arrives.

But here is a peek at the fabric I will use to make a nice floor throw. All the Grandies have one, including a nice hand sewn one too..will get to do Peanuts hand made one soon..will show you all when I have done that ....until then hugs Nette

Nettes' Visit with the Grandies

2008-05-07T10:31:00.001+10:00

WOW, what a great time I had visiting the Grandies...had about 12 days up north and it was just wonderful...here are a few update pics on how much fun we had. We had fun riding around in the rusty red wagon.

We also went to Australia's Zoo, can highly recommend the day out, the park is so clean and the staff so friendly...hugs Nette

APRIL NEWSLETTER

2008-04-10T23:39:00.001+10:00

Mothers day is nearly upon us..so we thought we would share a picture of our own mothers, as a tribute to the wonderful women they are...the fond memories we have of growing up in those loving arms...there truly is no love, like a mothers love...so we would like to say a BIG Thankyou to our Mum's and all the Mum's out there!

This month we have a new apron and petticoat, that can be hung off your peg rail..they look great in a primitive home. We have also got some new busts, thats are along an Americana theme..we have "Abe", "George", "Sam" and "Lib" ...also a great new "Fairy in a Jar"...these are awesome!

So make sure you pop into the website for a look!

www.theprimitivepear.com

We have a winner from the March competition..Congratulations to

"Teresa Wilson" from Kentucky, USA

Be sure to look out for this months PRIZE giveaway, over at the website !!

Well that's it for now, we hope you have relaxing days if you are still enjoying holidays and may 2008 bring everything you wish for! Remember we are always here ...if you want to drop us a line and say "Hi" or to answer any questions.

Prim Blessings to you all

Michelle and Nette

The team at
The Primitive Pear
www.theprimitivepear.com

OUCH!!!

2008-04-08T17:10:00.003+10:00

now this must have hurt ...my 12 year old son Josh, fell off his bmx bike the other day and hit his thigh on the handle bars..good bruise or what?..

Hugs Michelle xxx

Thanks Mum!

2008-04-08T16:58:00.002+10:00

Isn't my mum a good girl... whilst at Maryborough the other day, getting Dad's new ute serviced..mum popped into a little shop and found these great vintage cards for me..what a lovely surprise I got when I opened the mail and found them all tucked neatly in an envelope...what would a girl do without her mum..hehe!

Hugs Michelle xxx

Off the Page Altered Art letter 'A'

2008-03-31T07:42:00.001+11:00

Just thought I would share a few things I had made for Amanda, my dear Grand-daughter this Christmas just gone...also a fabby raggy quilt..My dear friend Tea sent me the fabrics...and told me how to make it, so quick, simple and fun to make..Thanks Tea ...

Also Elliot's, my dear Grand-son car quilt..that is stilllll a work in progress...but promise to have it finished for this winter... Hugs Nette

2008-03-11T19:45:00.001+11:00

Easter is knocking at the door, so we would like to wish you all a very Happy Easter with family and friends and may the Easter Bunny spoil you with lots of yummy chocolate..Hey..it's only Easter once a year..so your allowed to eat lots of choccie's! Nette and Michelle are spending Easter together at Michelle's house..so will definitely be in the chocolate spirit..hehe!

We have lots of new goodies to help decorate for the Easter Season. We have also been playing with our Altered art and have come up with a treasure trove of wonderful pieces, our new "Life in a Jar" range will have you off day dreaming of times past. We hope you enjoy this months selections of hand made treasures.
For the month of March The Primitive Pear has a give away of a set of Prim Pillow Bowl Fillers a Patchwork Patty Primitives design. Sooo please just send us an email, by clicking on CONTACT US..and your name will go into the hat.

CONGRATULATIONS

SHARON REE'S

the winner of last months prim bunny

www.theprimitivepear.com

Don't forget to pop over to our blog and have a read, we have actually updated it with lots of things we have been up to...you can get to it directly through our website!

Well that's it for now, we hope you have a wonderful month. Remember we are always here ...if you want to drop us a line and say "Hi" or to answer any questions.

Prim Blessings to you all

Michelle and Nette

The Team at
The Primitive Pear
www.theprimitivepear.com

Off the Page Altered Art Letter 'E'

2008-02-18T12:56:00.001+11:00

I had made the letter 'A' for Amanda, my Grand-daughter, this Christmas past. Well Elliot, my Grand-son, fell in love with it and asked Nanny for 'his name'. So here is little Elliot's letter 'E'. I have made it quite plain and simple, being for a boy. I have just used a pre-made set of 3-D trains for decoration. Hugs Nette

Whats in a name?

2008-02-04T11:09:00.000+11:00

Alot when you don't know what it is..hehe...I brought this plant off a lady at our local market..she didn't know what it was called, but said if I put it in my fernery and watered is (which is just what I did), that it would have a beautiful hot pink and purple flower come up! Well it did...and how lovely is it...so does anyone out there know what it is called?...I'd love to know!

Hugs Michelle xxx

Big Boy now!!

2008-02-04T10:48:00.000+11:00

Well today my 12 year old son Josh started secondary school...how old does that make me feel..lol!! I remember his first day of kindergarten as if it was yesterday...where have the years gone..they seem to fly by so fast now!

Hugs Michelle xxx

A Primitive Christmas Tree

2008-01-23T08:37:00.001+11:00

I know this pic is a little late..and Christmas 2007 has gone....however a friend did mention that Christmas this year was only 337 days away..LOL..so I am early...te he..but here is a pic of my family room tree for 2007 hugs Nette

The Primitive Pear

Easter Blessings

Vintage Kitchen Dresser

Penny Rugs and Altered Art

Vintage Scales

Cedar Cupboard

Dumpster Dive Halloween Tree

Boho Bracelets

Mixed Media Altered Art Display Box

Altered Art Charm Bracelet

Introducing Heather Georgina

Altered Art and More

Announcing the Arrival of...

FREE PRIMITIVE E-PATTERNS

Nanny and Elliot singing the 'Frog' song

Floor Blanket for 'baby peanut'

Nettes' Visit with the Grandies

APRIL NEWSLETTER

OUCH!!!

Thanks Mum!

Off the Page Altered Art letter 'A'

Newsletter

Off the Page Altered Art Letter 'E'

Whats in a name?

Big Boy now!!

A Primitive Christmas Tree