I'm going to be published in the Fall edition of Prim Magazine!!

My New Year's Resolution was to submit some art work, and so I did.   I got notification on Friday that three of my Prim Pumpkin Canvas Decor will be published in the Fall edition of Prim. I'm beyond excited!  This is my first submission, so I am so happy to be chosen.

The Irish Witch of Willow Hollow Creations: Welcome to the Weekend

The Irish Witch of Willow Hollow Creations: Welcome to the Weekend: From the mind of the Irish Witch........... Pumpkin Henge Early to rise on a Saturday Morning, 3:30am to be exact.  That's okay, I w...

From the mind of the Irish Witch...........

White Pumpkin Table Runner

40" Table Runner     "Give Thanks"

Give Thanks table runner is 17" X 40" all hand painted and designed by me.  The table runner is made of heavy weight canvas and is very durable.

$45.00 plus shipping

Contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com

Designed and created by Susie Krichbaum of Willow Hollow Creations

My First Art Submission

I'm pretty excited and nervous about submitting some of my work for the Prim Magazine.  This is my first time so I don't know what to expect, but I've been encouraged by my family and some art friends to go for it.  I plan on doing more submissions throughout the year.  Wish me luck.

Honored to be the PFATT Marketplace featured Artist for April

Coverlet Inspired Floorcloth

I'm so happy with the end result here.
This floorcloth will be available for sale at PFATT Marketplace on April 10th along with a couple of other items I created exclusively for PFATT this month.  Please stop by and visit on the 10th to see what is new this month.  I'm honored to be the featured Artist of April.

It's only just begun!!!

Third layer of base color.....now we wait.

Waiting for paint to dry, not one of my strengths.  I'm so excited to start designing this piece.

I'm doing a little time travel here, going back to the early 1800's when the coverlet was a useful and decorative possession to lay over the bed.  So instead of a weaving loom, I will weave with my paint brush and create a floorcloth/oyle cloth that mimics this time period. I am always inspired by quilt and coverlet patterns and don't set aside the time to create them.

This is going to be a Primitive Folk Art Trinkets and Treasures Marketplace exclusive.  I'm really honored to have been asked to be April's featured artist, and I hope you all will stop by PFATT on April 10th to check out all the amazing art. There is something for everyone.  

What's your angle?

"Yes" to off center and to an angle

"No" to centered and straight 

I decided to put my sunflower floor cloth on the table to show it's versatility.   Just because I sell it as a "floor cloth" doesn't mean you can't use it as a table topper.  My problem was that I couldn't decide how to display it.  For me personally it has to be on an angle.  Come to think of it, many things in my home are arranged on an angle.  Even at work, if you come in my office and straighten my visitor chair I will get up and move it back to its happy angle as soon as you leave.  Maybe I have a disorder???

Selling Blog alive! Adding new items daily

I've decided to reopen my selling blog.  This way there is a place you can go to see what is currently available.  I will combine  my products from both Willow Hollow Creations and The Irish Witch of Willow Hollow Creations shops.

Everything is hand made by me.  If it is an original design I'll make note of that as well.  I specialize in hand painted canvas decor.  These include, but are not limited to, floor cloths, table runners, table toppers, candle mats and coasters.  My favorite time of year is Fall, so you will see a lot of pumpkins hanging around.

I also enjoy soft and clay sculpture, and continue to develop in that area.

If you see anything that you are interested in, please contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com 

TGIF!!

Sometimes you just gotta get happy about a Friday afternoon!  The work week is behind me and I am excited to do some art this weekend.  A little stress relief is in order.

    Everyone enjoy your weekend.  

Sunflower, my spirit flower

I couldn't resist buying the sunflower yesterday, she just spoke to me.  Her petals were are closed and covering her face.  So shy.  Took her home and gave her a fresh cut and a drink and she just opened up.   Beautiful spirit flower.

Spring Forward

Springing forward sounds nice, but I miss my hour!   I dread tomorrow morning's alarm going off at 4:30 knowing in my sleepy head that would be 3:30 just last week.  Oh well, give me a week of jet lag type of excuses and I'll get over it.  

Happy Sunday everyone.   

Carpe Vino - Seize the Wine!

I have to say, today was a beautiful weather day.  The first day in weeks where the humidity was low and there was a touch of coolness in the air.  I enjoyed the day even though I cleaned house. I'm still trying to catch up from last weeks craft show, somehow the house just goes to pot.

So now with a clean house, I am enjoying a glass or two of wine and putting my feet up.

These coasters are about 5"X5" and hand painted in the same way I create my floor cloths and table runners.

Carpe Vino    4 coasters for $10.00 plus 4.00 shipping
Sunflowere    4 coasters for $10.00 plus 4.00 shipping
  Contact me at Susiewhc@gmail.com  

TGIF from Sunny HOT Florida

I'll start out by saying I'm sorry to all the people to the north that are buried in the snow.  We here in Florida have our air conditioners on and are not happy about it.  I miss the windows open with a cool breeze.   But we live in Florida and summer is already here.

This is a hand painted floor cloth.  Big bold sunflower to bring some Florida sunshine your way.

22" X 27"   Ready to ship
 $45.00 plus shipping.

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

Pink Tree Welcome Banner

SOLD

I was inspired by a friend who is fighting breast cancer.  She is strong and beautiful and fighting the fight.

Welcome banner is weather resistant and could be hung outside in a patio area.
17" X 30"

$30.00 plus ship  SOLD

Susiewhc@gmail.com for invoicing

Easter Welcome Banner

SOLD

I made this little Welcome Banner for a show I was in last week.  It's at 17" X 30" banner that hangs by a wire.  It is weather resistant and goes well in a covered entry way.
      $30.00 plus ship  SOLD
susiewhc@gmail.com for invoicing

Dreaming at work

During my work week, I can find myself day dreaming about painting and creating (during my break of course).  I dream of owing my own store and filling it with hand made wonderful things.  Maybe one day, until then I will keep on keeping on.  I enjoy selling online and meeting people through the internet, there is a lot of nice people out there.

I'll be submitting this piece and praying for publishing.  Wish me luck.

Post art show blues

Post art show and my studio area is a mess and so is my house.  Going to take a break from painting to get things back in order.  I'll be back on track by Thursday.

Here's one of my sunflower floorcloths that I sold at The Taste of the Cape this past weekend.

What's happening at Willow Hollow Creations???

Sorry all.  I've seemed to just drop off the face of the earth at times.  I think about blogging all the time, and then know that I really need to spend that time painting and creating.  I've just had a boost of energy and creative sparks.....new paintings in the very near future to show you.  In the meantime here are a couple of pieces that I painted while trying to figure out what to paint.....kinda ironic, don't ya think?

Christmas is put away.......

Jolly Snowman

Hand painted tree skirt around my tree

My Jolly Snowman was made for my mom for her birthday, I made a few other for gifts and wish I had created him a little sooner so I would have had a inventory.

My tree skirts I sell every year on Etsy, this one is mine.  I love how it holds it's shape under the tree.  

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.