Stay tuned - new items being created

Now that Christmas is over, it is time to start creating again.  Had such a wonderful time with family and friends.  Now break time is over and time to get cracking.
I will also be reopening my Etsy shop in the next couple of weeks with some new creations.

Happy New Year everyone!

Best laid plans

 Christmas always creates new memories to reflect on.  Our Christmas mornings are pretty laid back, just opening gifts and biscuits and gravy for breakfast.  This year we added family from Ohio and their two little kiddos.  Very fun to have little ones for Christmas morning, although my 25 and 21 year old are still pretty goofy and fun opening gifts.

After the morning mess is cleared, the preparations for dinner typically begins and I am a basket case trying to get everything done and manage to get a shower...........not this year.  We took a little field trip this year to the ER.  This was not in my plan. My daughter was having a reaction to her medication and giving her a scary irregular heart beat, so time to change plans.  After getting checked out and some peace of mind, we headed home making the turkey about 2 hours later than planned.  You know what.......who cares.

So this Christmas won't be right on schedule, the candles won't be lit around the house and I won't be putting any makeup on and my hair will be in a ponytail........I don't care.  With a lot of help from the crew, we finally sat down to a wonderful dinner and enjoyed our wonderful family.  It turned out to be the most laid back stress free Christmas evening I can remember.

Florida cozy fire

I can't remember the last time it was cool enough to have a fire going this early in November.  So nice to sit out on the patio and enjoy the crackle of our small little fire.  Have a wonderful weekend.

White Pumpkin Thanksgiving table runner

30" X 15" Hand painted Table Runner

This is new for the Thanksgiving season.  I though it was time to change up the color of the pumpkin.  This one just sold, but I will make to order.

My table runners are all hand made from the stretching of the raw canvas to the layers of protective polyurethane and wax to help maintain their wonderful colors.

Contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com if you have questions or are interested in purchasing.

30"  = $35.00
40" = $45.00
50" = $55.00    
**plus shipping

Special order for a special little girl

I'm so honored to be asked to create a floor cloth for a little girls new art space.  I love that her mom is encouraging her daughter to be creative.  Creativity will take her far.
Have a creative weekend everyone.

Happy Friday

I'm so ready for the weekend.  Ready to be creative all day Saturday and Sunday.  I even have my grocery shopping done!!

Halloween Blog Hop

Today is the day the 2nd Annual Witches of Giggleswick Blog Hop begins.  Don't miss out on the chance to win some wonderful Halloween art.
Visit my Irish Witch blog for more information on how to enter and win.

It's time to decorate!!!

Boo Mat

Fun little Halloween floor cloth.  27" X 22".  Perfect for your entry way to great your little trick or treaters.

Contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com if you have questions or interested in ordering.

Thanks for stopping by today.

Out for delivery

Out for delivery today.  Still many orders to fill, but these are leaving me today.
Hope everyone is enjoying the start of a wonderful weekend.

Fall has arrived

Even in SWFL Fall has arrived.  Since we don't see drastic weather changes in Florida for each new season, we have to improvise.  I think we have to be more creative to bring that feeling into our homes.  This is why creating fall items for interior decor is my absolute favorite thing to do.  I could stay decorated in warm colors all year round.

This table runner can be created in any length you would like.  I normally sell the following lengths:

30" X 15"  = $35.00
40" X 15"  = $45.00
50" X 15" =  $55.00
plus shipping

If you are interested or have questions please contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com

Enjoy Fall how ever you celebrate!

The Crow and the Moon table runner

Hand painted table runners available in 3 different lengths. 
30"X15" / $35.00
40" X 15" / $45.00
50" X15" / $55.00
Plus ship

Susiewhc@gmail.com

 OOAK Sweetly Spooky Ghost Totem

Stands about 14” tall, base 6”

It looks like Jack is trapped in a cage and only the ghost has figured a way out. 

This is a OOAK item that I have hand sculpted out of paperclay.  I used a cage make do and covered the base with vintage Halloween cards.  The adornments are vintage like Halloween tinsel and tags.  

From the mind of “The Irish Witch of Willow Hollow Creations” where  ….a little witch craft…..I mean, little witches that I craft can be found.

Designed and Created by Susie Krichbaum of Willow Hollow Creation
SOLD   $75.00 plus 15.00 shipping

Please contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com for questions or invoicing.  I prefer the versatility of Paypal so buyers can use credit cards, echecks or their Paypal accounts.

An Irish Witch Production

Designed and Created by Susie Krichbaum of Willow Hollow Creations

It's Fall at Willow Hollow Creations

The Crow and the Moon Table Topper

27" X 27" table topper

The Crow finds rest on a pumpkin and gazes at a full harvest moon.

From the mind of “The Irish Witch of Willow Hollow Creations” where  ….a little witch craft…..I mean, little witches that I craft can be found.

 This will look great on any style table, square or round.  I love using a table topper as an alternative to the table runner or place mats.  It is such a great way to bring art to your table.

I use a heavy weight canvas that I prepare for paint by preshrinking the fabric and hemming with mitered corners.

I prime both sides the table square and add two coats of base color to decorated side. Sanding is done between coats and finally the design is painted. After paint cures I apply several coats of polyurethane to both sides. This will protect from moisture. The finishing touch is rubbing on and buffing off some Johnson's floor wax for extra protection.

Designed and Created by Susie Krichbaum of Willow Hollow Creations

$55.00 plus 10.00 shipping

Please contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com for questions or invoicing.  I prefer the versatility of Paypal so buyers can use credit cards, echecks or their Paypal accounts.

An Irish Witch Production

Designed and Created by Susie Krichbaum of Willow Hollow Creations

 http://theirishwitch.blogspot.com/

Wild Daisy Candle Mat

This is a 12” X 12” Candle Mat and is all hand painted with a unique crackle background with a pretty little Daisy.  There is so much texture in the piece and it would be a cheerful addition to your table top with a lovely candle to relax by. 

I use the same heavy weight canvas that I use for my floor cloths, so it is very durable.

Designed and created by Susie of Willow Hollow Creations

$14.00 plus 7.00 shipping priority mail

Contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com 

Retro Funky Flower Candle Mat

This is a 12” X 12” Candle Mat and is all hand painted with a unique crackle background with funky little retro flowers.  There is so much texture in the piece and it would be a cheerful addition to your table top with a lovely candle to relax by. 

I use the same heavy weight canvas that I use for my floor cloths, so it is very durable.

Designed and created by Susie of Willow Hollow Creations

$14.00 plus 7.00 shipping priority mail

Contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com 

Blue Butterfly Candle Mat

This is a 12” X 12” Candle Mat and is all hand painted with a unique crackle background with a pretty little butterfly.  There is so much texture in the piece and it would be a cheerful addition to your table top with a lovely candle to relax by. 

I use the same heavy weight canvas that I use for my floor cloths, so it is very durable.

Designed and created by Susie of Willow Hollow Creations

$14.00 plus 7.00 shipping priority mail

Contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com

Everyday is Flag day in the USA

$45.00 plus ship (each)

Contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com for invoicing or questions

Everyday is Flag Day in the USA

This hand painted table runner is 40" X 15". Stars and stripes are all hand pained.

I start by pre-shrinking the canvas and machine stitching a 1" hem. After the design is done the table runner is protected with 3 coats of polyurethane on both sides.

Contact me if you wish to have a different length. I generally do 30 X 15, 40 X 15 and 50 X 15.

This is a great way to decorate your table, breakfast bar or even your coffee table.

This is an original design by Willow Hollow Creations, Country Art by Susie Krichbaum

$45.00 plus shipping

This 22" X 27"  Floor cloth is all hand painted with a unique crackle background and pretty little flowers stretching their stems.  There is so much texture in this piece and fits with earthy tones just perfectly. (Note: The name of the business and artist are a watermark and will not be present on your floor cloth)

Floor cloths are very durable, easy to clean and pet friendly.  They are a wonderful way to add more art to your home....art you can walk on. I personally use floor cloths in most rooms of my home, including under the kitchen table.  They all still look great!

I use a heavy weight canvas that I prepare for paint by preshrinking the fabric and hemming with mitered corners.  These floor cloths lay flat.  

I prime both sides of floor cloth and add two coats of base color to decorated side.  Sanding is done between coats and finally the design is painted.  After paint cures I apply several coats of polyurethane to both sides.  This will protect from moisture and traffic.  

Please contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com for questions or invoicing.  I prefer the versatility of Paypal so buyers can use credit cards, echecks or their Paypal accounts.

Designed and created by Susie of Willow Hollow Creations

Salt Box House

This is a blast from the past.  Years ago I made and sold these Salt Box Houses at craft fairs.  I did enjoy making them and still have my templet that I created.  I think I might make a few more and see how it goes.  I'll change them up a bit, but I liked the size of them.  

Customer Pictures

Here is a couple of customer pictures from a wholesale order I did.  I love it when you can see that your customer was excited enough to take pictures as soon as they opened the packages.  I hope these floor cloths sell well in her shoppe.

The finished bag is about 7 X 8"  and has three compartments. The cross the body strap is approximately   24".  Holds a cell phone so nicely in its front pocket.

This is the perfect bag to use when going out antiquing, flee markets or shopping.  I love using mine everyday.

Fabrics are limited but will create with similar fabrics as needed.  This bag has been selling quickly on my social network site..

$25.00 / $5.00 shipping

Contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com

Please stop in and visit The Witches of Giggleswick.  A group of great artists.
http://witchesofgiggleswick.wildapricot.org/

Melinda Shay

My daughter in her hand made costume.   I was just going through some pictures and ran across it, so decided to post.

A day at the Beach

Today was a much needed recharge day at the beach.  What a beautiful day it was.  Tomorrow its back to the work routine, but I feel ready for it.

Gourmet Girl Cooks: Baked Cauli-roni & Cheese

Gourmet Girl Cooks: Baked Cauli-roni & Cheese: When I got up this morning, I immediately got my dinner started in the crock pot. I made Slow Cooker Boneless Beef Chuck Short Ribs using so...

Beautiful Day!

I think we are looking at the beginning of a very pretty day in Florida.  The humidity is low and it is slightly cooler out.  I hope it will just last though out the day so I can paint floor cloths and actually have the paint dry.

 

Willow Hollow Creations at Folkart and Primitives: Spring Chicken Make-do

Willow Hollow Creations at Folkart and Primitives: Spring Chicken Make-do: 10.00 plus 7.00 travel fare This little Spring Chicken MaKe-Do is made from osnaburg fabric and painted with a mix Yellow Orchard pain...

Customer emails me out blue

This is a floor cloth I did a few years back and sold on ETSY.  Today I got an email from the customer who purchased it so long ago.  She wanted to let me know she still is enjoying as much as the day she got it.  That made my day.

Blog face lift

I did a few neat updates to my blog, specifically my banner.  Thank you to Brenda Griffin who now has me hooked on PicMonkey.  What a fun way to play with your pictures.

Turned the A/C back on

Sorry to all my northern friends, but it's warm in Florida.  I would probably enjoy it if I could just relax and the beach, but no time for that right now.  Out to the studio to cut and hem canvas for some floor cloths.
I hope everyone is having a wonderful day.

Movie Day

I took some time off from prepping canvas for my floor cloth order...it had to dry anyway. 

My daughter and I went to see Frozen.  Can I just say this movie was absolutely amazing.  The artistic images were beyond my imagination.  Good job Disney Animators.  The story and the music was also outstanding.  Can't wait until it becomes a Broadway Show.

Now back to stretching canvas.  

Don't be afraid of a floor cloth!

Floor cloths are such a hard thing to get people to buy into.  They worry about walking on them! Well I can tell you that I have been using my floor cloths in my home for many years and they are super durable.  They add a burst of color to your room, easy to maintain and hard to ruin.  

I am so happy to say that I just received a large order for floor cloths today.  So happy about this.  They will be making a journey to an Rhode Island Primitive Shoppe.  

Yay for Friday

I really am blessed to have a day job that pays the bills and a home job that add support to the day job.  Today I sit here at my computer working up some wholesale prices for a new client, what an amazing feeling.  Wish me luck that it all works out.

Have a Wonderful Weekend everyone!

Susie

Floor Cloth with Diamond Colonial Design

$60.00 plus 18.00 shipping

2' X 3' floor cloth in black, heritage red and bread box 

Floor cloths are very durable, easy to clean and pet friendly. They are a wonderful way to add more art to your home....art you can walk on. I personally use floor cloths in most rooms of my home, including under the kitchen table. They all still look great!

I use a heavy weight canvas that I prepare for paint by preshrinking the fabric and hemming with mitered corners. These floor cloths lay flat.

I prim both sides of floor cloth and add two coats of base color to decorated side. Sanding is done between coats and finally the design is painted. After paint cures I apply several coats of polyurethane to both sides. This will protect from moisture and traffic. The finishing touch is rubbing on and buffing off some Johnson's floor wax for extra protection.

You will receive care and installation instructions with your order.

Thank you for stopping,

Designed and created by Susie of Willow Hollow Creations

$45.00 plus 10.00 Shipping

 

I love table squares because they 
work well on round or rectangular tables.

This one is a 27" X 27" Yellow flower burst design.

I use a heavy weight canvas that I prepare for paint by preshrinking the fabric and hemming with mitered corners.

I prim both sides the table square and add two coats of base color to decorated side. Sanding is done between coats and finally the design is painted. After paint cures I apply several coats of polyurethane to both sides. This will protect from moisture. The finishing touch is rubbing on and buffing off some Johnson's floor wax for extra protection.

Contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com

Hand painted and designed by Susie of Willow Hollow Creations.

Spring Chicken Make do

10.00 plus travel fare

     Contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com  

This little Spring Chicken MaKe-Do is made from osnaburg fabric and painted with a mix Yellow Orchard paint and a slightly grungy recipe. She bounces on a spring and will look so cute with your other prim Spring decor. She is approximately 8" tall from tip of her head to the bottom of her spring. Handcrafted original design by Susie of Willow Hollow Creations.

She is approximately 8" tall from tip of her head to the bottom of her spring.

Handcrafted original design by Susie of Willow Hollow Creations.

Clearing and Cleaning

After many weeks of planning, my parents 50th Wedding Anniversary Party was wonderful.  My art areas on the other hand were not.  Yesterday was all about cleaning up my garage work space where I create my floor cloths.  What a huge job it became, but I feel more organized and ready to start.  Today will be about my "inside" art room.  Small space + too much stuff = another big project.