Some overdue Thank Yous

Life has been hard lately and I feel I'm overlooking so many little things in the rush of it all...I'll do a catch up post soon.Thank you to all of you that check in on me.Don't worry my spirits are up through it all.Just going day by day ....So on to the sweet goodness.I was lucky enough to win two giveaways recently and wanted to show you the wonderful things I recieved.Above this Beautiful tree and Box from Sara of Salmon Falls Blog.She made the box and the bird.It is so pretty,I already had two people ask if it was a real tree.I'm going to leave it out and make some red beeswax hearts for it for Valentines....Then Granny Trace Did a Christmas Question fun giveaway.I surely didn't think I'd win as I got the wrong answer a few times.LoL..She sent a big box of Woolie Love..There was chocolate to but I had to go hide that so I'd have it for later..and she even sent the girls some activity books..(Very Thoughtful)...

Look at these lil peep peeps! I've been wanting one for a year and she remembered..Woolie love for sure...The box smelled so yummy of cloves and spice when I opened it from the new spice stuffing she is using for the ginger boys..

Trace is doing 100 days of Joy devotions for the New Year so stop over and share in the Joy with her!Thanks girls for the lovely surprises I love it all! Reminder to my Swapper Girls I need your info by Jan 9th I'm still waiting on a few.. I will send a confirmation email letting you know I got it so if you didn't recieve a email from me please resend.Warm Blessings!~Amy

Humble Heart Swap Sign Up

Well girls it's time for our first swap of 2013! This one will be open so I will accept new people into the swap but we have strict rules so please read through before signing up.I know some of the rules to some people may sound harsh but there are other general swap groups out there,the girls in our group are generous givers and I want them protected from the people that are out to get something for nothing.Swaps should be fun and worry free and I check up on all of the swaps as well.If you are a regular in the group you know the general rules and nothing has changed..

Sign Up Rules

• You must have a active blog which means you have posted within the last 2 months (yes I do check)
• This is a primitive/farmhouse style swap so only sign up if you like that style
• USA and Canada only
• We do not set a price amount on our swaps as most of the girls hand make alot of the items and no value can be placed on handdids.BUT NO DOLLAR STORE STUFF and NO SENDING THINGS THAT YOU WOULD NOT WANT TO RECIEVE YOURSELF! Basically send nice things...
• This a general prim swap..You need to include at least 4 items in your box(yes you can send extra's most do)..One item must have a heart theme/motif.One item must be stitched this item can be your heart item.Stitched includes bowl fillers,stitcheries,dolls.penny rugs,hooked or punched.You can purchase or make your item but the one stitched thing most be included..The other items just general prims or soaps,candles,teas ect.
• Sign up by Jan 9th
• Ship package no later than Feb 6th
• You must email your partner and get to know her a little once you recieve your info
• You must Thank your partner and Post your swap once recieved.
• Any violations of the rules and you will no longer be elligible for future swaps.I do check on all the girls in my swaps and if any problems arise address it quickly.I'd rather be the bad guy than have a girl work hard to give only to be taken advatage of.On another note I do have a list of some bad swappers from other sites so if you are one of them (yes you know if you are) do not bother to sign up.Like I said there are other swaps out there for you.
• If you made it this far..smile...Here is what I need for sign up

Leave a comment on this post then email your info to cottageprims@hotmail.com
You can copy and paste..

• Here is what I need
• Blog URL
• Email address
• Address
• If needed are you willing to take a extra partner?
• Are you willing to ship to Canada it only cost a few dollars extra?
• Any allergies
• Favorite scents or scents you do not like?
• Collect anything special or looking for certain things like prairie dolls,crows,pineapples,gooseberry patch books,pinkeeps,penny rugs,old childs dishes....Whatever you like and if you really do not like anything like dolls with faces etc...
• If you are a regular swapper last 2 people you swapped with.

You are welcome to post to your sidebar with a link back here...All images are suggestions of the types of items the girls send to give you ideas.All the items are from Etsy with the Artist/seller name so you can check them out if you'd like...

I must have your info no later than Jan 9th and will send a confirmation letting you know I recieved it.I will have your partners to you by Jan 12th.Let's have fun!~Amy

Merriment ~ Final Day

 On this final day of Merriment chain it's time for a content heart.The house is all clean and cozy..The baking will start over the next few days...

The true meaning of Christmas instilled in our hearts....

Our Christmas will be spent at Grandma's old farmhouse filled with memories in making and....

The ones that we love....

Remember it's not all about the gifts and the food but about the Joy..Love..and Thankfulness filling our hearts..Hug the ones you love and spread the true holiday spirit all through the year! Thank You to Misi and Robyn for bringing us all together to visit and share.Warmest Blessings to you and yours!~Amy

Merriment Day 24

Merriment~ All you very special friends who took the time to think of me this Holiday Season! Those little cards are such a special gift to recieve like little hugs in the mailbox...smile...