Monday, January 17, 2011

Well, I'm off and running...

After giving this considerable thought, I've finally decided to launch my blog..whew! I had no idea it would be this difficult! Not being a computer genius by any means I've muddled through, and hope to make this as painless as possible for those of you who might stop in  :)

I suppose as this is my first post I should give a little of my background..I'll try not to bore with details.  I am first of all a wife and mother, grandma and dog-mom.  The initial course I chose for my life was to be a graphic designer, and majored in art in college.  Plans change-I married, had my daughter Jenny, then went back to nursing school, and I've worked in the medical field for the past 30 (gosh!) years.

With my daughter grown and a son of her own, I finally went back to my first love, and opened an etsy shop a year and a half ago. Here I have the chance to create things I love, and I also sell vintage items I might happen upon. My etsy shop can be found here: http://www.sugarmtnmercantile.etsy.com/  I also have a shop on Artfire which I am in the process of setting up right now.  I also occasionally sell on ebay when the spirit moves me :)

Through etsy I have met a wonderfully talented  group of fellow artists and artisans, The Old Farmhouse Gathering team, whom I'm proud to say have taken me in as a member.  They are a source of inspiration, comfort, and the occasional "kick-in-the-heiney" when needed, and I can't say enough about this special group of folks.

Hopefully I will be bringing some fun things to this blog..keeping you up to date with happenings in my shops, my family and whatever craziness I might find myself in next. Thanks for stopping by.
Hugs,
Debbie

25 comments:

  1. I may not be the first to follow, but looks like I will be the first to post a comment. You are off to a good start, looking forward to the next post.

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  2. A great big welcome to blogland Debbie! Love what you have done already!

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  3. It looks just beautiful, Debbie! Nice start!

    Ilene

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  4. You did great Debbie. Site looks good!

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  5. Hi, Debbie,
    Welcome to blogland. I love your site...it is so warm and inviting. I added your link to my blogroll in my sidebar. I hope you visit you often.

    Happy Monday. ~Natalie

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  6. Oh goody goody goody! Hi neighbor:) Welcome to blogland! You're gonna meet a bunch of great people out here. If ya need anything, give a holler:) Love ya!
    Carol

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  7. Welcome to blog land :) I look forward to stopping by often :0)
    Kim

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  8. Beautiful blog!! Looking forward visiting often.
    Judy

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  9. Looks Primtastic!!!!!! You will fit in to blogger land just fine.....

    Nik

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  10. Great looking blog, Debbie! You will do great. :)
    See you here again soon!

    julie

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  11. Your blog looks great Debbie! Welcome to blogland. :)

    Dawn

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  12. Hi Debbie,
    Welcome to blogland! I love your blog design. Can't wait to read more about your adventures in creating. Stop by my blog sometime I'd love to have ya as a friend.
    Prim Blessings,
    Jean

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  13. Welcome Debbie! I look forward to stopping by often. Your blog page and header are great. I'm heading out to check your Etsy shop. My daughter majored in Art too and is a SAHM/Artist with two little boys, blessed to be following her dreams.
    Blessings,
    ~Sheila
    http://seasonsofthyheart.blogspot.com

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  14. Welcome to blogland Debbie - I look forward to getting to know you better and looking at all the goodies you make.
    Stop on over to my blog and say hello when you have a chance!
    ~Prim Blessings~

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  15. Just wanted to say welcome to blogland!!!

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  16. Hi Debbie,
    Welcome! Hope you stop by and visit some time... I'm also a big dog lover...I raise English Mastiffs and groom!
    Nice meeting you,
    Tisha

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  17. A big hello from Canada... welcome to blogland Debbie where you will meet some of the nicest people.

    Found you over at Carol's- Firecracker Kid... she is one of the sweetest bloggers.

    Can't wait to see what you have been up to.

    Hugs, Deb

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  18. A big huge welcome to my followers! And many thanks to Carol for putting the word out about my new blog :) I hope to have some fun things coming up so please be sure to stop back often!
    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  19. WELCOME!!!

    Everything looks so nice!! Loving that mitten company sign!

    I hope you will enjoy blogland!!! SO many wonderful warm people and so much inspiration!!!

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  20. Welcome to blogland....hope you really enjoy blogging and know you will meet so many nice people as I have....come on over to my two when you have time...the door is always open!

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  21. Welcome aboard Debbie, were glad to have you of course. Can't wait to visit your mercantile...I think I'll go there next. Carol at firecracker primitives was boasting about ya so I had to check it out. Come visit me sometime! Cathy

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  22. Found you through Carol/Firecracker Kid. Welcome to the fun world of blogging!

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  23. Welcome to blogging Debbie, I started my blog about a year ago. I thought no one will join my blog I am boring and I am no crafter. I started it mainly for friendships and because of my love of prims. I have made so many wonderful friends, and have just started dabbling into crafts. Your blog is awesome, and I am so excited to see all of your creations. Hugs, Lecia

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  24. Welcome to blogland!! If I may... I just reposted on my blog, Primcats, pointing you a a great little tutorial for new bloggers! Head over and check it out to help you get set up!

    Carmen and the Primcats

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