~New Web Store Open ~

After much irritation and frustration, I am distancing myself

from Etsy. They really pushed me to my limits on my last sale

when they waived my shipping fee to my customer without telling

me in advance that they would be keeping some of my earnings.

I have yet to see the shipping that they stole from me. I paid for the

customers shipping out of my own pocket. 

I don't mind offering my customers free shipping on my items when I

decide to do it...but I don't like a third party dipping into my funds

without my consent and out of the blue. I started thinking...they have my bank account,

my credit card and they filter my funds and take their ever increasing fees from

my sales ...then they give me a portion of what I earned. I have

never paid them extra to promote my shop either...so all I earn is from

me promoting my items ...and then they dip into it.

I am letting the items that are listed in my Etsy shop time out because I have paid

for them to be there. New items will be listed in my new web store from this

point on...Purchases can be made through Paypal and directly

to me...without the greedy middle man who slaps fees on listings,

renewals, sales and deposits.

I would love for you to stop by and visit my new web store if you get

a chance...it's a work in progress right now but new items will be added

there regularly. I will be on my old schedule and will have new listings

every other week.

www.theburlapowlprimitives.com

or 

click my link on the side bar

~ T ~

~Etsy Update~

Every week I try to start a  new rug, doll or painting...always

looking ahead to a new listing on Etsy or Early Work Mercantile.

I am so surprised how quickly one week melds into another 

when  heart & hands are working together. It's a 

wonderfully fulfilling way to spend each day & week...But, beware,

time flies by so quickly!!

New listings are on Etsy...with a new set in the works for

a future update!!

www.etsy.com/shop/theburlapowl

~ Winter Watchers~

 Winter weather this year hasn't been  pretty...

 The temperatures have been colder  and we have had  a lot of blustery

winter days...

 That is why I love to fill the bird feeders and watch the little birds as they eat

to their hearts content...food equals warmth.& entertainment.

Yard Kitty is also drawn to this spectacle...she is mesmerized

by these little winged creatures swarming the feeders...

but for a completely different reason!!  lol

Stay Warm!

~T~

~ A New Gift ~

              The  new year ahead is a gift...another year to hope and dream

and another year with family and friends. 

***

I have learned from the past not to make resolutions for the

new year but rather to take each day and try to make improvements

and bring bad habits in check. Then I am much easier on

myself and still feel more  in control.

***

I do have many  creative plans, hopes and dreams that I would

love to accomplish by years end ...hooked rugs, paintings

and a new family of dolls are always where I find my

center , balance and peace.

***

Find what you love and do it...Never say never ...and an extra chocolate

chip cookie is pure bliss and not a reason to 

get hysterical! lol

***

Open your gift of a new year and enjoy it!!

~T~

~ Belsnickels~

 I fell in love with Belsnickels many years ago...

I love the twinkle in their eye ...

 and the Old World charm that they exude...

 I like the tinsel and the glitter...

 as well as, the simple and plain.

 They may have even inspired a rug or two!

They are jolly old fellas  who fill my house with warmth and

yuletide cheer & I always try to find a new one each year!

~T~