PFATT EHAG Screampunk Challenge!

We hope you will join us as we have our first ever joint group challenge! PFATT (Primitive Folk Art Talk & Tea) And EHAG (Eclectic Halloween Artists Group) join forces for a Screampunk Art Challenge! This challenge will begin tomorrow March 26th and run all week long. Search Ebay by typing in either PFATT or EHAG or Screampunk Challenge to see what these talented artists have conjured up!

Please Help If You Can.....Any Donation Whether Large or Small Will Help!

Written by Rebecca Campbell Miller......please visit her blog by clicking on the link below....

http://millercampbelldesigns.com/

Many of you may have seen the extensive & national news coverage of the March 2 EF3 tornado that ripped through Morgan County, Kentucky. Many communities in Morgan county & the surrounding counties were just devastated, including many of my next door neighbors here on Riverside Drive in West Liberty, Kentucky. One statistic cited that 95% of West Liberty was affected by the tornado. Few businesses are left standing & where homes, gardens & beautiful landscapes once stood are piles of rubble, splintered wood, debris, bricks & remnants of lives. Personally, I have never witnessed such devastation, so many businesses lost, so many homes destroyed & so many people touched by loss of loved ones, loss of homes, loss of possessions, loss of jobs and loss of stability. Thankfully, even though we’re oftentimes overwhelmed by this sense of loss and the sadness that creeps in after the adrenaline is gone, we also feel the love that has poured in from family, neighbors and strangers both near us and across the nation. Many of you have asked on Facebook, what can I do? How can I help? And I so thank you for such unselfishness & such willingness to share yourself, time, money, belongings, food and talents with others in need.

I know that many of you have donated to Red Cross. We are extremely thankful for those donations & many in our state, not just West Liberty, continue to need to those donations of water, new socks, new underwear, kerosene, baby items, personal hygiene items, as well as cash donations. The citizens of West Liberty also, though, realize that this devastation will not be mended in a week, a month or even a year & that many of our neighbors & citizens of Morgan County will need help rebuilding their lives. To aid with this, our local non-profit organization, Morgan County Christian Social Services, partnered with Bank of the Mountains, a local & family owned bank in Morgan County, has set up a Morgan County Disaster Relief Fund. You can donate by check or through Paypal. The money will be used to help those county wide & will be handled by local members of our community, Vicki Stacey & Kim Standafer. While we appreciate all the outside help that has poured in, this local charity will be able to realize the hour to hour & constantly changing needs of our people & aid where it is most needed, in the way that is most beneficial. If you would like to donate to the Morgan County Disaster Relief Fund, please visit the following website to do so.

http://www.bankofthemountains.com/index.asp

The people of Morgan County are so thankful (really, more than you could ever know) for your donations, no matter what amount. When you have nothing of your previous life to even sort through or try to save, everything is a blessing.

If you are close to Morgan County, or even far away & would like to do some hands-on work, please visit this page: http://relief.morganminute.com

My husband has compiled a lot of the information he’s found from various sources…Facebook, word of mouth, local websites…into one central location for easier access. Search the site for volunteer opportunities & contact information.

And if you have a website, blog, facebook, anyway to reach the public, please share this! Every donation, every meal, every case of water, every article of clothing, every person with a chainsaw & pick-up truck, makes a difference to our people! YOU and your kindness makes a difference to our people. Thank you for it.

Ccswhimsies Artful Gathering Online Class!

Visit Christy's Blog for more info about her classes by CLICKING HERE.

And the Lucky Winners Are!! ♥

Heidi...winner of Mary Helen Epps' "Little Gothic Valentine Bat" ornie.

Peggy Aplseeds...winner of Grimitive's Valentine Love Bunny.

Sue Barton...winner of Vintage Palette Art's "Heart in Hand" hang tag ornie.

Cat Mitchell...winner of Laughing Doll Studio's "The Look of Love"

Birdy...winner of Plum Thicket's "Angel Love" EPattern

Sharon....winner of Mother's Dream Artworks heart ornie.

Nobby Raggedies...winner of King of Mice Studio's "Teacup Mouse" print.

Sue...winner of Anaboo Creations heart face ornie.

Sondra Hill....winner of The Calico Crow's "Valentine Cookie" ornie.

Carol Stuck...winner of Boggy Bottom Bayou's "Daniel" bear.

Lisa Nelson's Art...winner of Possible Impossibilities little bunny with heart.

Congratulations to all our lucky winners and a big "Thank You" to all who came and left such sweet comments and helped spread the word about this giveaway! (The artist of the prize that you have won will be contacting you shortly.)

♥ We want to wish you all a very Happy Valentine's Day!! ♥

♥PFATT Blog Valentine Giveaway!!♥

Welcome & Thank You for stopping by the PFATT Blog!

Please leave a comment for a chance to win one of these amazing hand crafted pieces of artwork from the following ladies of the Primitive Folk Art Talk & Tea Ebay Group. (Don't forget to click on their links to pay them a visit.) Make sure you leave your email addy if there is no way for us to get in touch with you through links on your blog or if you don't have a blog.

Post our giveaway banner above on your FB page or blog for an extra chance to win! Winners names will be drawn on the13th and announced here on the 14th.

We want to wish you all good luck & a very Happy Valentine's Day too!

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"little gothic valentine bat"

by Mary Helen Epps of All Holiday's Eve

...her head is a hand painted wooden heart that was sealed and glittered, she has heavy scrapbook paper wings and a marabou neckline with a ribbon bow. She has a ribbon for hanging

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Valentine "Love" Bunny

by Kaf Grimm of Grimitives

This sweet little huggable bunny measures 10" tall. She is made of pink mohair and pink/red heart fabric.

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"Heart in hand" Mixed Media Hang Tag/Ornie

by Lori Davis of Vintage Palette Art

This large hang tag is made from vintage papers, vintage buttons, twisted wire for the hanger and has hand stitched detailes.

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The Look of Love......

by Deborah Brown of The Laughing Doll Studio

a curious little handmade Valentine piece standing 7 1/2 inches tall in colors of turquoise, red and yellow garnished with glitter and love from The Laughing Doll Studio.

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Angel Love EPattern

by Edna Bridges of Plum Thicket

Angel Love is a PATTERN that will be sent to you in an email in PDF form. This is NOT A FINISHED DOLL. You will need Adobe Reader (free at adobe.com) to view this pattern and then you can print it out using standard 8-1/2" x 11" paper.

Angel Love is 19" tall and can sit or hang. She is tall and slender with a skinny neck, skinny arms & legs, a long flowing gown and wings made of paper vintage music graphics. Graphics are included for wings and cupid. My designs are versatile and simple. Easy sewing and painting instructions. Includes envelope. File size: 2.53mb 10 pages.

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Heart Face Ornie

by Sheryl Parsons of Mother's Dream Artwork

An upcycled doubled wooden heart that I sculpted a face onto and painted, added glitter, and tinsel trims to. She's the Queen of Hearts, at almost 5 inches tall, not including hanger. Can you see her tiny crown?

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Teacup Mouse Print

by Carolee Clark of King of Mice Studios

A print - 6" x 6" image on 8" x 8" paper.

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Mixed Media Sculpted Heart Ornie

by Sylvia Smiser of Anaboo Creations

This little ornie is made of scrapbooking papers and a paper clay sculpted heart face.

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Valenine "Cookie" Ornie

by Stephanie Metzger-Grimmond of The Calico Crow

My item is a 2.5 inch valentine "cookie", made from salt dough (to get the texture of a cookie). It's been decorated with pink paperclay "frosting", glittery red piped "frosting", piped paperclay rosettes, and finished off with a healthy sprinkle of glitter "sugar". It hangs on a 2.5 inch silver wire hanger, and is lightly scented.

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Daniel…All Hearts Hope…

by Carly Smith of Boggy Bottom Bayou

This fuzzy little mohair bear is completely hand made with wool felt paws and features a ruffled collar and appliqued outfit. He will come signed and dated by the artist.

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"Teeny"

by Deb Adams of Possible Impossibilities

He's handsculpted and painted, and holding a little Valentine heart with a kiss and a hug.

Paperclay.

2" (H) x 1" (W)

Coming Soon!!!!

Stay tuned for our PFATT Blog Valentine Giveaway coming soon!

Won't You Join......

Guest Artist! Christy Meyers

Christy Meyer's work has been the source of inspiration for many, as she is nationally known for her beautiful sculpted dolls, whimsical characters, and seasonal one-of-a- kind ornaments. Her work has been showcased in many galleries and her Ashton Drake ornament collection is a favorite of mine. I have them all.

A long time member of the talented group, Primitive Folk Art Tea and Talk (P.F.A.T.T) Christy is always coming up with new and exciting works of art. A talented lady to be sure!

On January 12, Christy's Winter Wonderland classes, Santa...and his twinkling eyes, and Cindy Lou Who, both are being offered for this special winter session.

Step by step Christy will walk you through her process of creating those expressive faces we all know and love. The turn of a brow, the arch of the lips, even the laugh lines are signature Christy Meyers. With some fascinating instruction from her wonderful husband Greg, also known as Elf, Christy is going to share with her students all the little secrets to making a beautiful sculpted Santa face. Make them as gifts for yourself and your friends. They are sure to love them. Register Here.

As a bonus, Christy is also offering a second workshop where you can learn how to make Cindy Lou Who! Both classes with Christy Meyers is $130. Video offers clear instruction, using Christy's process which she has developed with years of experience. Don't miss out! Classes Begin November 12. And, as visiting artist, Christy will be here to answer all your questions as you make your way.