Palette Primitives ~ "Get Your Prim ON!" Blog

CHRISTMAS GIVEAWAY PRESENT!

2011-12-22T11:29:00.003-06:00

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!! As a fun little present from me to you - you can download my Printable Painted Christmas Gift Tags for FREE!! This is only available for the next 4 days -- so hurry and download your printable page before the link is gone! Once you download them and save them to your computer you can print them out as many times as you'd like! Add them to all your packages! :)

Thank you so much for your business this year! And I wish a fun and profitable 2012 for all of us! Take Care!

Download your FREE tags here:
http://www.box.com/s/ad1bcdjc9hvaz995iv74

SKINNY WINTER FELLAS!!

2011-11-08T14:09:00.000-06:00

We've just finished a NEW, AWESOME pattern for you!! SKINNY WINTER FELLAS - SNOWMAN & SANTA!! They're a HUGE 38 - 41" tall!!! So adorable standing on a porch, next to the tree, or anywhere you want to greet your guests! We're sure you're going to love making these!! So quick! They've done GREAT so far at the shows!!!! Make some for gifts too!!!

Come check it out! Just click on the pattern name! E-Pattern is also available for instant download at Patternmart and The Pattern Cupboard!

HAPPY FALL!! NEWS FROM THE PALETTE!

2011-10-25T11:22:00.001-05:00

It's gettin' awfully chilly out there!!! Fall is here in Wisconsin and Winter is closing in fast! I don't enjoy the freezing cold...but I DO love snowmen and the Holidays! I wanted to let you know, we added some new FREE patterns on the Stitchin' Blog for you to make for winter bazaars & gifts! And there's also some new FREE Winter patterns on the Paintin' Blog -- so go check those out by clicking the links!

We have lots of new, fun Patterns and Printable Tags, Cards & Candy Pocket Ornaments on the Website -- and we'll be adding more soon! I'm working on some awesome new snowmen & santa patterns for you that I hope to have done in the next week! (The Snowman and Santa designs in one of the new patterns are over 36" tall -- and turning out soooo adorable!!! I think you're gonna love them!) And I have some new ornament patterns coming for you as well! And a cool, new FREEBIE printable - handpainted by me! So watch for it!

Let's see -- what else is new?? We're busy, busy, busy -- and have lots of irons in the fire! Watch for my new painting projects coming in Paintworks Magazine! The December issue features my Seasons Blessings signs:

And a kewl Snowman sign and Flag Banner are coming in the February issue!! The Snowman sign starts the beginning of a Seasonal Signs recurring column that will be featured every season next year! If you didn't pick up the huge Ornament issue -- they're still available at the stores (or you can order on the Paintworks site I believe) and are jam-packed with awesome ornaments to paint for your friends & relatives this year!

COMING 2012: We're excitedly working on our new Greeting Card & Print Collections and also on a new Jewelry and Handbag Line! We'll tell you all about it when they're finished and ready for launch!

So many fun things to do -- so little time in the day! I hope you are all having a great end to 2011...and are taking time to smell the burning leaves (since there's no roses left out there! hehe) and enjoying life! Take Care & Have Fun Creating!!!

SNOWMAN E-PATTERNS NOW AVAILABLE!

2011-07-28T13:43:00.000-05:00

WHERE'S SANTA - 30" TALL

These 2 adorable, painted wood Snowman patterns are now available as e-patterns and are ready for instant download on Pattern Mart for only $5 ea. (just click on the captions of each pic)! Or you can place an order on our website! These are fun, quick & easy - and are great seller's at shows! We hope you have fun with these!

AN AMERICAN WINTER - 11" x 16"

FREEBIE! SMELL MY SHEET TAGS!

2011-07-18T13:48:00.000-05:00

Here's a FREEBIE for all my great customers & fans! Print these tags on kraft-colored cardstock or tea-dye your own! These are sooooo fun to put on your ghost dolls, paintings, etc.!! There's 6 larger tags and 2 small ones on each sheet! I hope you enjoy them! They're sure to make your craft fair customers smile!

Download your FREEBIE sheet of tags here:
http://www.box.net/shared/tbdr4qr3vx8z2lscp82t

Copyright Sue Allemand 2009. You may print these tags out and use them on your items for sale or to sell individually - however no selling of the intact sheet of tags or the pdf is allowed. Thank you for respecting our artwork rights.

NEW E-PATTERNS FOR WINTER!

2011-07-18T13:31:00.000-05:00

HAPPY SUMMER Everyone!! I hope you're having a great one - spending time outdoors with friends & family - and just getting time to relax!! The weather's been so weird...we haven't even gotten the kayak out yet! Hopefully next week - after the heat wave is over! hehe

In the meantime, we just wanted to announce some new e-patterns just listed:
RAGGY PINE TREE QUILT - this fun pattern incorporates stitchery and quilting to make an adorable wall quilt with tiny rusty bells added. Or you can make one block tree quilt pillows, table runners, placemats, etc!

NOEL PRINTABLE CARDS & TAGS - this is the newest in the LizzieBusyHandmade & Sue Allemand partner printables! I designed them - Lizzie stitched and colored them! You'll get 2 cards on a sheet and 6 tags on a sheet - along with full instructions on how to print & assemble them & sources for the supplies! Print them out and make as many as you like! Only $3!! (This design will also be a stitchery pattern that'll be out later this year!)

So while you're stuck in the house with the A/C on -- you might as well "cool off" by getting some of your winter crafting done! :) Sounds COOL to me! Take Care!!

NEW FREE PATTERNS JUST POSTED!

2011-05-06T12:41:00.000-05:00

Come GET your NEW FREE patterns!! They're ready for download! Just visit our FREE blogs: FREE STITCHIN' PATTERNS and FREE PAINTIN' PATTERNS !! More will be coming soon!

ALSO - we're announcing a NEW FREE PATTERN blog coming soon! FREE CRAFTIN' PATTERNS!! This new blog will feature general craft patterns, kids crafts, etc....that don't specifically fall into the "stitchin" or "paintin" categories -- but may include a little of both or none at all! :) Quick and easy general crafting patterns that you can make in a day or a weekend! So watch for our announcement on the grand opening! :)

Hope you all are having fun making our projects! We'd LOVE to see what you've created and may even post them on our blogs or websites! So send em our way! Also - if you have a FREE pattern online that you'd like to have posted here on our blogs or post a link here...just email us the deets and we'll try to get those posted as well! Just email your pics & entries to: sueallemand@gmail.com!

Have a SUPER DE DOOPER DAY!!

Sue

NEW E-TAG PRINTABLES!! FULL COLOR!!

2011-03-01T15:48:00.002-06:00

Fun, New Printable E-Tags for those of you who just want to print & finish these awesome tags for your projects and packages!! Five new pages available!! From bunnies to annie's to snowmen - you just HAVE to have these!! Print out as many as you like! Whenever you like!! So GREAT!!! With your e-tag printable pdf you will receive a tip sheet with how to print, color & finish your tags as well as the sources of the supplies we use!! All that for only $3 a sheet!! 6 large tags per sheet! (2 or 3 different designs per page).

Tag Designs by Sue Allemand ~ Color & Paint by Elisabetta Monnini
Click here to get yours today!

COLOR & STITCH WITH LIZZIE!

2011-03-01T15:37:00.001-06:00

Here's the FIRST Color & STITCH E-Pattern collaboration with Lizzie! How awesome is this?? Learn how to stitch the Sue's tag designs on muslin and then color it!! You'll be able to create fun, vibrant tags to add to all your crafts and packages!! Complete instructions for finishing the tags as well!! The pattern is now available on our website, or click on Lizzie's link! We'll have it up at our instant download sites soon!

COLOR & PAINT WITH LIZZIE!!

2011-03-01T15:23:00.001-06:00

FUN FUN FUN! I'm so excited to be collaborating with another great artist - Elisabetta Monnini (lizziebusy) from Italy on some fun new patterns and printables for all of you! She's done an awesome job of coloring & painting my original designed tags - and she TEACHES all of you how to COLOR & PAINT them too!! Three GREAT new E-Patterns to get you started! Come check them out on my website!! Only $6 each and you get ALL the instructions from start to finishing the tags! Some of Spring ones come with a printable sheet for checking your color - or if you just want to print them out!! How great is that??

Watch for more collaboration's with Elisabetta soon!! :)

A GIVEAWAY - TODAY ONLY!

2011-02-10T11:52:00.000-06:00

I'm in the MOOOOOOD for a GIVEAWAY! Just for my Facebook & Blog Fans & Friends! ONE DAY ONLY! If you snooze you lose! hehe JK! But I'm serious -- one day only -- after today this link will be gone! Click to download my VALENTINE HANDDRAWN TAGS!! For FREE!!!! Hurry Hurry! :) Love to all!!
http://www.box.net/shared/qjhgf1hpkb

NEW PATTERN FOR SPRING!

2011-01-30T17:22:00.000-06:00

Here SHE is..... Miss BUNNY PENNY!!! New pattern for Spring! So fun to make! Quick and Easy too! I just love her! Hope you do too! You can get his pattern for only $6 at our website, or instant download her at Pattern Mart or The Pattern Cupboard! Thanks so much!!

Start hoping for SPRING! I know I am!! :)

SNOWMAN POCKET ORNIES

2010-12-16T10:47:00.000-06:00

NEW PATTERN! Snowman Pocket Ornies are great not only for Christmas but throughout the winter season!! Adorably cute! Quick and Easy! These snowman painted rusty pockets are sweet on any tree! You get a bonus 4th design in the pattern!! Fill them with greens, candies, flameless candles, etc! These make great little gifts for friends, family & coworkers!! ANYBODY can paint these! So easy!

Stop by and order your e-pattern today!! (Available on our site: Palette Primitives, at Pattern Mart, and The Pattern Cupboard
Rusty pockets available at www.rustytin.com!

CRESCENT SANTA ORNIES

2010-12-01T12:52:00.000-06:00

NEW E-PATTERN! Crescent Santa Ornies! These turned out soooo adorable!! They look so unique on the tree! I made a bunch for my Home Show - and sold them all! Instant best-sellers! I hope you enjoy making them! Now available on our website, and Pattern Mart & The Pattern Cupboard for instant download!

MY NEW TEA STAIN SOLUTION!

2010-11-07T09:47:00.000-06:00

Just wanted to share with you all the change I've made in my tea-dying solution! I'm now using Unsweetened Instant Iced Tea Mix (granules) in a jar! I got tired of the scent of coffee or regular tea - even when I added vanilla to it! My hands would smell like it for days -- even though I washed and moisturized many times!

I discovered the unsweetened instant ICED tea mix dissolves better with just regular temperature water, smells a whole ton better, and it actually dyes quite nicely -- a little darker than the regular solution! ALSO - it doesn't clog up the spray bottle nozzles as fast as the other! Just make sure to use UNSWEETENED tea -- you don't want that sugar getting on your projects...it could bring ants!!

Mix 4 - 5 Tablespoons to 1 cup water! Give it a try! And have fun creating!

WINTER PALS ORNIES - NEW PATTERN!

2010-10-08T11:43:00.000-05:00

SALE - TODAY ONLY! Order your Winter Pals Ornies e-pattern today only and pay just $4! (Reg. $6). Offer expires by midnight tonite (PST)! Get yours while you can!

http://www.paletteprimitives.com/store/WsDefault.asp?One=427

These adorable ornies are my favorite this year! Easy to sew, great for beginners! Complete instructions for sewing and painting are included! Elf, Snowman, Santa & Raggedy! The measure approx. 3 1/2" x 5" each! And have rusty snowflakes, buttons and wool for accents! Fun fun fun!!

CRESCENT MOON SANTA

2010-09-17T11:07:00.000-05:00

New E-Pattern! Adorably HUGE - this Santa measures 16" high x 12" wide! He's great to hang on a door for the holidays or attach him to a wreath and add more bells! Quick and easy to sew & paint and adorned with a large rusty bell on the tip of his hat! Best Seller at shows!!

Available on our website, or instant download at Pattern Mart, and The Pattern Cupboard!

NEW "GIBLET" HANGING TURKEY PATTERN

2010-09-10T10:44:00.000-05:00

LOVE my new "Giblet" Hanging Turkey!! He's sooooo adorable! And I think you'll love this pattern too! He's a HUGE 20" tall by 13 1/2" wide!! Sewn, stuffed, painted and adorned with floss hair, a rusty bell & button necklace, rusty moon & burlap, and carrying his favorite pumpkin! Easy, full instructions on sewing & painting included!

He's gonna be great at shows!! Hang him on your door instead of a wreath - or ON TOP of one! Or you could box the bottom (fill with unpopped popcorn to weight) and make him stand in the center of your Thanksgiving table!

He's now available on our website, at Pattern Mart, and at The Pattern Cupboard!

NEW GRUNGY TURKEYS E-PATTERN!

2010-08-18T18:58:00.001-05:00

Meet our NEW Grungy Turkeys....These guys are soooo adorable! Two funny little sewn, painted & grunged turkeys named "Purdue" and "Butterball"! They measure 6" wide x 9" tall each! They're sporting cute "funky" hair and are too sweet for words! Quick to make! These guys will be GREAT at shows! Complete instructions for grunging to perfection! Now available on our website and at http://www.patternmart.com/!

CHRISTMAS HAND-DRAWN GIFT E-TAGS!

2010-07-20T11:36:00.000-05:00

Add these cuties to ALL your packages this Christmas! Each tag is 2" x 4" - and Hand-drawn with a fun winter design, by Sue Allemand! You will receive 12 tags to print, color, paint or leave like they are! Includes a tip sheet on how to print & age these tags, as well as lists sources for the paper and products I use! Only $3 and you can print as many as you like, whenever you like! Pick them up today at our website or instant download them at PatternMart!

NEW HAND-DRAWN ANNIE E-TAGS!

2010-07-20T11:24:00.000-05:00

All NEW 12 Large Hand-drawn Annie E-tags for you to print, color, paint, or whatever you wish! You will receive a tip sheet on how to print these and the product sources that I use! Print out as many as you like, whenever you like! Only $3!! Come check them out on our website or instant download them at PatternMart!

NEW! FALL SEASONS PENNY RUG

2010-06-04T15:11:00.003-05:00

Here's a NEW Penny Rug E-Pattern - available on our website AND at Pattern Mart! Fun & easy pattern! Great for a Fall Centerpiece or make a few for placemats! Hope you enjoy!!

MORE PATTERNS CONVERTED TO "E"!

2010-05-19T12:47:00.007-05:00

More of our favorite patterns have been converted to E-Patterns for easy purchase and download! "Pumpkins & Stars" Penny Rug & Stitchery, "Snow & Crow" Doll & Applique Pattern and "Neighborhood Watch" are now available for instant download at http://www.patternmart.com/ or through email on our website! We only have a few more to go - and soon ALL our patterns will be available as E-patterns!

Thanks for your patience! Buy all 3 of these E-Patterns before May 31, 2010 - for only $7.50! That's half price! For this SPECIAL DEAL - you must email me at sueallemand@gmail.com and request the MAY DEAL -- and I'll send you a Paypal invoice. Patterns will be emailed to you directly! Hurry to take advantage of this special sale!

NEW FREE AMERICANA PATTERNS

2010-05-05T21:31:00.003-05:00

Come get your FREE Americana patterns! We just added FIVE (actually SIX - one of the patterns has 2 in it!) NEW FREE patterns to our blogs (just click on the blog name):

FREE STITCHIN' PATTERNS BLOG

Americana Rooster Pin

Be Proud Rooster Pillow

FREE PAINTIN' PATTERNS BLOG

Bless Our Country Home

My Country Birdhouse & Land of Liberty Sign

Americana Angel

All of these patterns are quick and easy & will make great small projects for shows! Fill up those summer booths! Hope you like them! Take Care!

FREE EGG BUNNY PATTERN!

2010-03-25T14:35:00.004-05:00

Here's a cute little FREE one for ya! Quick & Easy and Great for kids!! I made a TON of these little buggers quite a few years ago -- and they sold like hotcakes at $3 each! And I think they're still adorable! Especially when you have 30 of them sitting there lookin' at ya! hehe Cute little sitters - or make them into placecard holders for your Easter dinner!! I've included the source for wholesale eggs and hearts! Have fun!!

Download your FREE pattern here:

http://www.box.net/shared/itq6x6g503

NEW PATTERN: "Matilda Bunny"!

2010-03-19T13:20:00.003-05:00

Matilda is an adorably, big 18" tall (9" wide) bunny made of Osnaburg, wool & woolfelt! She's so fun to make! Adorned with a tea-dyed tag, rusty pin & button! And coffee-stained to perfection! This is the next design collaboration between Sue Allemand & Peggy Beckman - and there's more to come! We hope you enjoy "Matilda" - she'd be an awesome door ornament to greet your guests! E-Pattern now available on our website, and for Instant Download on Pattern Mart, The Pattern Cupboard and Digiprintables!

Simple Sentiments

2010-03-09T10:43:00.001-06:00

These are so adorable!! I just had to share these from BHG Magazine online! Make these quick & easy St. Patricks Day cards and send them to all your family and friends! Just one is pictured above (the other has a neat silver shamrock charm on it!). Just click on the title and it'll take you there! Have fun!

Simple Sentiments

MORE FREE PATTERNS!

2010-02-16T15:18:00.005-06:00

More FREE patterns have been added to my blogs! If you haven't checked them out in a while - pop on over to get some new, fun projects to work on! We also have a link to an awesome Free Springtime Bunny pattern from Renee Mullins (Plum Purdy) on the Paintin' Blog! Have a fun Fat Tuesday!!!

http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com

http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com

DAISY ANGEL & HAROLD & MAUDE CONVERTED!

2010-02-08T16:36:00.007-06:00

Daisy Angel and Harold & Maude patterns have now been converted! Both are available as e-patterns! These popular Spring patterns are so much fun -- and easy! Purchase them on our website and at our instant download outlets (patternmart, theprimitivecupboard, digiprintables)!

BIG ANNIE & TOWELS PATTERNS CONVERTED!

2010-01-31T17:05:00.004-06:00

PATTERN NEWS: Our Lindsey Ann Biggins and Woolfelt Tea Towels patterns have now been converted to E-Patterns for your convenience! They are available on our website and will be up on Pattern Mart, Pattern Cupboard and Digiprintables soon! We'll be converting a bunch of our patterns in the next few weeks and we'll announce them when we do!

Also - we have new patterns up on our FREE blogs and will be posting more in the next few days -- so if you haven't been over to the FREE blogs lately, pop on over to pick up more fun patterns! Tell your friends!

Happy Crafting!!

"LOVE NOTES" POCKETS

2010-01-13T18:41:00.003-06:00

Here's the last NEW Valentine e-pattern for 2010! Such cute envelope pockets - filled with dried greens and stuffed hearts! Made of woolfelt and uses fun Scrabble Tiles! You can get the tiles on Ebay if you don't have any laying around! Quick & easy project to make for your favorite Valentine's this year! E-Pattern is available on our website, on http://www.patternmart.com/, and on http://www.patterncupboard.com/ ! Only $5 -- come get yours today!

LOVE YOU SNOWMAN

2010-01-13T18:35:00.003-06:00

Here's another new E-pattern cutie for you! I just love him! He's approx. 8" tall x 6 1/2" wide -- with complete instructions on painting/staining technique for heart! He has rusty embellishments that just make him primitively perfect! E-pattern now available on our website, at http://www.patternmart.com/, and on http://www.patterncupboard.com/

LOVE BUGS!

2010-01-12T20:17:00.003-06:00

OMG - these turned out sooooo adorable! I just love em! Sewn, stuffed & painted...with wire & rusty bell antennae! How cute can they be? Make a bunch for your sweetie's!! All 4 designs included in the pattern with complete, easy instructions! You can also add a pinback to make them into pins! Great Valentine's gifts!! Patterns are now available on our website and on patternmart.com!

LOVE ANGELS ORNIES

2010-01-10T16:32:00.002-06:00

New E-Pattern! These adorable primitive angels are spreading love wherever they go! They measure approx. 3 1/2" x 5" each. Rusty bells adorn the center of the hearts! Make a bunch for all your Valentine's! Available on the website and at patternmart.com!

A PRIM CHRISTMAS PAINTED E-TAGS

2009-12-15T22:16:00.003-06:00

NEW for you to print! Check out my Prim Christmas Handpainted E-Tags! You will get a Baker's Dozen (13) To/From Christmas E-Tags on a full-color pdf - ready to print & cut out! Print out as many as you like, whenever you like! You will also receive a Tip/Instruction sheet on how to print them out and what products to use! You're gonna love these! Never buy Christmas Gift Tags again! The e-tag pdf is now available on my website as well as patternmart.com!

THREE KINGS SNOWMEN - NEW PATTERN!

2009-12-12T21:23:00.002-06:00

Brand New Pattern -- THREE KINGS SNOWMEN! I just love how these guys turned out! Made of tea-dyed muslin, woolfelt & flannel! And adorned with rusty bells, and decorative jute! They'd be a great centerpiece on your holiday table as well! Quick and easy! Make your set before Christmas! Pattern is now available on the website and at patternmart.com!

E-NOTES are NOW Available!

2009-11-20T17:50:00.004-06:00

Can you believe it's the end of November already? UGH! Where has the year gone?? Anyhoo -- we finally have some of our "E-NOTES" ready for you to print! These work like our E-Tags -- where you receive a pdf of the E-NOTES Complete Instructions, Supply List, Source List and the actual Notepad design (2 on a page). You just print out the design pages - as many as you want, whenever you want! Cut them and make your own notepads or package them as stationary sheets! You are free to sell the finished product on your websites, at shows or wherever! We just converted some of our older designs and we'll be offering NEW ones soon! So come check them out! Available on our website - and a few are now on www.patternmart.com

NOTE: All designs are copyrighted by Sue Allemand and may not be used for mass production or for re-selling of the pattern or original design. You are purchasing the right to copy and sell this product for its intended purpose only.

GEORGIE & GINGER

2009-11-20T17:42:00.006-06:00

Here are our newest cutie pie's! Georgie Snowman with his buddy Ginger! Measures 14" tall! E-pattern available on our website and patternmart.com! Quick & Easy!! Come and get em!

NEW FREE PATTERNS

2009-10-25T17:34:00.003-05:00

More new FREE patterns for you on our blogs! Come check them out!

http://freestitchinpatterns.blogspot.com/

http://freepaintinpatterns.blogspot.com/

Happy Halloween Everybody! Hope you get lots of candy!

AWESOME FABRIC GIVEAWAY!

2009-10-20T13:01:00.003-05:00

Check out this great Halloween Giveaway by Pumpkin Patch Primitives! 27 Fat Quarters of this AWESOME new Pumpkin & Spice Fabric by Red Rooster! I want some!!!! Lovin' those prim colors! Hop on over to the blog and get the instructions to enter!

http://pumpkinpatchprimitivequiltshoppe.blogspot.com/

SANTA HEART ORNAMENTS

2009-10-09T12:25:00.003-05:00

Another new ornie pattern available as an e-pattern! These fun Santa's are so adorable! Paint them on the paper mache hearts - as instructed - OR paint them on regular ornament balls, coasters, placemats, jars, or blow up the patterns and paint them on sweatshirts! How cute would that be? AWESOME teachers gifts and package tie-ons! Come get yours today!

Pattern available on our website, and at Pattern Mart for only $5! It'll be up at Digiprintables and Pattern Cupboard soon!

NEW ORNIE PATTERNS!

2009-09-30T13:54:00.004-05:00

New stuffed ornie patterns are ready to go! Reindeer Ornies and Ginger Ornies are best sellers at shows and make great exchange gifts & package tie-ons! Order your e-patterns today and you could be making them by tonight! Quick & easy! Available on our website and at Pattern Mart!

PUMPKIN SACK LIGHTS

2009-09-16T15:04:00.004-05:00

Here they ARE!!! The newest in the series of Sue's sack lights! Pattern is now available on the website and patternmart.com! These are so adorably PRIM! You'll just love how quick you can make these!! Sure to be an awesome seller!!! Who doesn't need a little light on a shelf or table for FALL!

FALL NEEDLEPUNCH CANDY POCKET ORNIES

2009-08-31T15:37:00.004-05:00

New E-Pattern is now available! Make these fun needlepunch pockets to fill with candy for your favorite little treaters, to put on a Halloween tree or use the enclosed instructions to make them into fun Fall coasters! E-Pattern now available on our website and at http://www.patternmart.com/ for only $5! Come check it out!

BOGO PATTERN SALE!

2009-08-18T15:36:00.004-05:00

Pre-Fall Pattern Sale! It's coming -- whether we like it or not -- hehe! Stock up on some new patterns for those Fall Shows & Fairs! Buy 1 e-pattern ~ Get 1 e-pattern FREE (equal or lesser value)!!! Our own BOGO sale! hehe Just order one pattern, and put the free pattern name in the message section of your order! Easy Peasy! http://www.paletteprimitives.com/ Hurry ~ sale ENDS August 31st!

Check out these 3 new patterns while you're there!

LABOR DAY PUMPKIN ~ FREE PATTERN!

2009-08-04T15:17:00.002-05:00

Here's a new FREE pattern for ya! I did the sample as a stitchery - but you can paint it, sew it, applique it, needlepunch it or whatever you want! Complete instructions included for the stitchery! Have fun!!! Just click on the link to download the pdf! http://www.box.net/shared/1zpx0jmhlc

NEW HALLOWEEN PATTERNS!

2009-08-04T14:48:00.003-05:00

Check these 3 new fun patterns! Available for instant download at http://www.patternmart.com for only$6 each! These awesome new patterns are a collaboration by designer's Peggy Beckman & Sue Allemand! Stew is 36" long, Scara is 32" long and the Bag of Tricks is a big 28" x 12"!! Have fun!

Pumpkin Lunchbox Magazine Project

2009-08-04T14:41:00.001-05:00

The new October 2009 issue of Quick & Easy Painting is hitting the newstands! Check out Sue's new Painted Lunchbox Design as well as lots of other great, fun projects for Fall!

HOT SUMMER SALE!

2009-07-16T14:06:00.003-05:00

It's HOT and it's SUMMER! So why not have a COOL SALE!!! hehe Get ready for those fall & winter shows with some great patterns! Take advantage of our BUY 1 E-Pattern ~ GET 1 E-Pattern FREE sale!!!!

Just put the Free pattern in the message section of your online order! No limit! If you BUY 3 ~ you GET 3 FREE!!! And so on! Stock up today!!!

EXPIRES July 31, 2009! So HURRY and get yours today!!!!

If you have any questions, please email Sue at sueallemand@gmail.com

WE ARE BACK!

2009-06-26T01:15:00.004-05:00

Hi Everyone! We have successfully moved to San Diego! We arrived on Friday and it's everything we hoped it would be! It's paradise here! If anyone hasn't visited San Diego - you really need to plan a vacation here! There's so much to do and see AND the weather is fantastic ALL YEAR LONG!

But it's back to work for me! I have my new desk all put together and all my supplies ready at hand to create some new patterns, new art & more fun, free designs for this blog and the other ones I have in the works! So watch for news on the new blogs soon! I will give you a sneaky peek idea of what's to come - two of the new blogs are titled "Free Stitchin' Patterns" and "Free Paintin' Patterns"!! :) Sound good??? Let me know!

Take Care! And happy summer everyone!!

FOLK ART MUG RUGS - New Pattern!

2009-05-19T20:05:00.002-05:00

Here's a brand new pattern for our penny rug lovers! FOLK ART MUG RUGS! Available now on our website or at any of our instant download outlets (see list on sidebar) for only $5. We hope you enjoy it! Have fun!

We Have A Winner!

2009-04-23T11:19:00.004-05:00

Laurie - at Downriver Primitives - you are the WINNER of the Mini Prim Bears! Congratulations!!! We have emailed you with instructions on how to claim your prize! Thanks everyone for playing! Watch for a new contest coming soon! Take Care!

Gone to San Diego!

2009-04-23T10:46:00.002-05:00

Just a quick announcement... We will be out of town from Friday, April 24th through Monday, April 27th. Any orders placed during this time will be filled as soon as we return! Or you can hop on over to http://www.patternmart.com to instantly download most of our patterns! Have a great weekend everyone! I hope to come back with lots of great pictures of the San Diego ArtWalk to show you all! Take Care!

COUPON OFFER FROM FABRIC.COM - JUST FOR MY BLOG CUSTOMERS!

2009-04-18T19:56:00.002-05:00

Hey Everyone! Got an email from Tracy Jackson at Fabric.com! She has an offer - just for my blog customers:

For your readers, I have a $5 off coupon for them to use. The coupon code is blogpalette. This coupon is also valid for one week, from April 16th thru April 23rd. There is no minimum purchase and the coupon is a one time only coupon.
Thank you "sew" much. Enjoy!
Tracy Jackson

Please check out the Fabric.com site - if you haven't already! They have TONS of great fabrics for your crafting needs, including some AWESOME retro fabrics! And take advantage of Tracy's kind offer while it lasts! (P.S. This site is soooo great for people who don't have local access to fabric stores!!)

Thanks Tracy!

70 Degree Weather - don't ya love it?

2009-04-18T18:59:00.003-05:00

Woohoo! 70 degrees! Two days in a row! I'm lovin' every minute of it! I hope it's warm where you are too! I AM working on a few new things to post - but in the meantime.... I am making one last call out to Honey_bear_creations - you have won the Mini Prim Bears from the Follow me contest, but I haven't heard from you! Please email me at: palprim@wi.rr.com so I can get your name & address to send your prize to you.

If I don't hear from this winner by Tuesday, April 21, 2009 -- I will be picking a NEW winner!

Thanks so much! Have a great weekend!

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!

2009-04-11T17:22:00.001-05:00

AND THE WINNERS ARE....

2009-04-11T17:19:00.002-05:00

The winners of the "Follow Me" contest are:

Honey_bear_creations -- wins the Mini Prim Bears (how ironic! hehe)

and.....

Tonja Woods ~ Olde Homestead - wins the Prim Sheep!

I need these girls to email me (palprim@wi.rr.com) with their full names & addresses so I can have their goodies off in the mail to them!

Congratulations girls! And watch for more fun stuff to come! We have BIG, exciting things in store for 2009!!!

HAPPY APRIL - Free Avatar!

2009-04-04T11:34:00.004-05:00

Happy April Everyone! Summer is getting closer & closer! I can't wait! The more sun there is - the more productive I get! hehe

Here's a free avatar for you! Just use your own paint program to add text! Graphics are by Trina Clark! Take Care!

Check out Trina's awesome graphics at: http://www.trinaclarkdesigns.com

Two FREE Spring patterns!

2009-03-31T18:47:00.002-05:00

Here's 2 new FREE patterns for you to stitch, paint, needlepunch, or whatever you'd like to do! Just click on them and save each to your computer! Have a Wonderful Spring!

NEW DESIGNS IN Q & E PAINTING MAGAZINE

2009-03-25T15:26:00.006-05:00

Here's 2 New Sue Allemand projects coming out in summer issues of Quick & Easy Painting! Watch for the issues!

A LITTLE PATIENCE SIGN

2009-03-25T15:21:00.004-05:00

Coming in the June issue of Create & Decorate: I loved painting this sign and hope you will too!

CRAFTING IN THIS ECONOMY!

2009-03-20T11:25:00.003-05:00

Craft supplies are getting more expensive.... craft show sales have been down for a couple years ... imports are everywhere.... what should you do? Quit the business?

I think this is just going to force people to buy American! hehe All the supplies that come from China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, India, etc. are all being raised because of oil costs for shipping, as well as import charges and a big time lag with inspections at the border. So all the rusty stuff, paper mache, garlands, all the tiny do dads we put on everything - as well as the cheaper fabrics (aka Walmart) is not going to be as cheap as it once was. Which means finished items from those countries should go up as well.... which, if we all wait a bit... we should see a return to people buying handmade items at craft shows! Back to SIMPLIFY! Hopefully it'll get back to the BOOM time of the 90's when I would sell out EVERY show!
We just have to be more resourceful! Reduce, reuse, recycle! Find a lot of supplies in unusual places! Be creative! Make some of your own rusty stuff -- buy steel flashing from the hardware store, cut it and rust it yourself! Get wools & fabrics by buying old clothes, blankets, etc. from thrift stores, rummage sales, etc and cutting them up! Highjack buttons off of your old clothes! Pick interesting grasses & greens from around your house, neighborhood, etc. and dry them yourself!
Back when I started designing in the early 90's we didn't have all these tons of supplies in packages at the store - like we do now! We hunted, gathered & pecked for every unique thing we could find! And it was great (looking back on it)! Lots of profit if you get most of your supplies for free! I say "looking back on it" because at the time - yes - we were frustrated that we couldn't just RUN out to the store to pick something up - we actually had to WORK for it - hehe! I opened my art & craft supply store in 1992 because of that frustration -- and 4 years later, Walmart came to town and drove all the small business out! That was the start of the "I want it NOW, and I want it CHEAP!" era!!
So I say -- IMO -- the strong will buck up and start being more creative with their supplies - and will be ready when the boom hits again! :) So be strong! Adapt! Love what you're creating! And be ready when the sales start going nuts again!

Happy March!

2009-03-13T22:16:00.002-05:00

Holy Cow! Is time flying by or what??? I can't believe it's the middle of March already! I had such good intentions of getting some St. Patrick's Day patterns done -- and some free patterns -- and time has gotten away from me! Sorry everyone! I hope you all are having warmer weather like we are! I saw 2 robins in the front yard this morning! SPRING is on it's way! Yippee!!! I'll be getting some new things posted soon! I'm almost finished converting all the Notepad designs into E-Notes so that you can "print your own!" I'm also working on some "inchies" designs for you to print out and color -- add them to your projects, cards or whatever! In the meantime, please check out my designs in the latest Create & Decorate Magazine (painted seasonal welcome banners and floral "A Little Patience" Sign) and Quick & Easy Painting Magazine (Herb Stakes, Produce Signs, and a retro-look Lemonade Sign!).... Take Care!

NEW BUNNIES FOR SPRING!

2009-02-16T15:56:00.006-06:00

BERT & HENRY E-PATTERN - $5
So cute with their stitched fronts!
~available on our website and at Patternmart.com!

MEET HERTHA & HARRIET!

2009-01-20T17:44:00.005-06:00

Here's 2 new patterns for 2009! I have a bunch more in the works and hope to have them posted soon! These two are now available on Pattern Mart for instant download! Meet

"Hertha" and "Harriet Bunny"! Only $5 each!

Just click on the title link and it'll take you to Pattern Mart!

Winter Blessings Plate

2009-01-04T22:00:00.002-06:00

Check out the newest designs in the February 2009 issue of Create & Decorate - now on the newstands - including Sue's Winter Blessings Plate! Lots of fun projects to choose from!

Here's the link to the mag:

http://www.createanddecorate.com/issues/2009/february/paint.shtml

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

2009-01-04T21:50:00.002-06:00

Happy New Year Everyone! Here's hoping 2009 is a great and prosperous year for us all! My resolution for the year - is to acknowledge, on a daily basis, how grateful and happy I am for the life I have, my family and friends and to take pleasure in the simple things! Cheers to us all!! :)

MERRY CHRISTMAS

2008-12-24T09:24:00.002-06:00

I just want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and Happy Holiday of whatever kind you celebrate! I'm looking out my window, at over a foot of snow on the ground, and more falling every second! I have to admit it DOES look pretty, falling ever so gently like a snowglobe -- but I'm really happy I don't have to drive in it today! Have a SAFE holiday season, enjoy each other and get ready for a GREAT 2009!!! Take Care!

Americana Snowmen Ornies!

2008-11-10T16:02:00.004-06:00

Sue's Americana Ornies painting pattern is now available as an E-Pattern! Available on http://www.patternmart.com and will be on her website soon! Fun pattern to needlepunch also!
http://www.paletteprimitives.com

Holiday Creative Times Magazine online now!

2008-11-10T15:59:00.002-06:00

The new issue of Creative Times is out! Very nice articles & fun patterns!
http://www.creativetimesmagazine.com

Personalized Snowman Ornies

2008-11-10T15:48:00.003-06:00

I only have a few of these ornies left for sale! Only $6 each - includes free shipping in North America! And we'll personalize it (see the family of 4 below)! These are licensed designs by Sue Allemand that were produced in resin a couple years ago - they are no longer in production! We have 4 of the family of 4 -- 4 of the family of 5 -- and 10 of the family of 3. You can also just have "Merry Christmas" or another saying put on the banner instead of the name! Please email Sue at palprim@wi.rr.com if you're interested! Hurry -- they're going fast!!

SNOW HAPPENS - Free Pattern

2008-11-10T15:46:00.003-06:00

Here's a free snowman pattern for ya! Just click on it to enlarge - then print it out! Have fun!!

Finding Juried Art & Craft Fairs

2008-09-20T15:37:00.002-05:00

If you're looking to exhibit at some juried fairs - here are some links to find shows in your area. You can also do a google search for: Art & Craft Fair Listings by State. Juried fairs are usually the most profitable! Make sure you take 5 - 6 great pictures of your booth setup, products, displays, etc. If you don't have any shows coming up that you can take the pictures of -- just set up your display/tent in your backyard! Make sure your pictures are clear and really show the quality of your work! Also, don't get discouraged if you don't get in the first year - there is usually big competition for these spots and the promoters make sure that they have a good mix of media (i.e. painting, sewing, jewelry, etc.). It may just be that they are full in that area! Try again next year! Good Luck!
http://www.jolaf.com/resources/showinfo/
http://www.washingtonfairsandfestivals.com/
http://www.grpvne.com/
http://www.pacrafts.org/pacrafts/site/default.asp
http://www.artsboard.wisconsin.gov/static/fairs/directory.htm

SANTA HEART ORNAMENTS

2008-09-20T15:27:00.002-05:00

These are my fun Santa ornaments - painted on paper mache hearts! You can find this pattern in the December issue of Quick & Easy Painting! Paint a bunch!!

Snowmen Pocket Ornies

2008-09-20T15:23:00.002-05:00

Here are my new Snowmen Pocket Ornies that are featured in the Quick & Easy Painting Ornament Issue! There's lots of fun ornaments in this issue - pick up your copy today!

Rusty Snowmen Light Covers/Ornies

2008-09-03T15:27:00.004-05:00

Another FREE pattern! I'm not sure if these light covers are still available (source is included in pattern), but I thought these designs would be great on regular/flat rusty snowmen ornies, or wood cutouts! Use them as ornies - or attach them to your gift packages! Download your free copy here:
http://www.box.net/shared/yps9faxn5h

"How To Rust" Recipe

2008-09-03T14:42:00.002-05:00

SUPPLIES: Bucket (or I use an old kitty litter container), 5 lb. bag of rock salt (the kind you use to melt ice & snow), 1 - 2 gallons vinegar. This will make a nice bucketful so you can put a bunch of things in at the same time. DIRECTIONS: Pour rock salt into the bucket. Pour the vinegar in on top of the rock salt -- you may need to add more vinegar if the salt you bought has big chunks. You want the vinegar to be above the salt. Now stick in whatever metal items you want -- shovels, hearts, rakes, watering cans, bells, whatever -- let it sit in the bucket for a couple days. I put a cover on the bucket so you don't have to smell the vinegar - but it's not necessary. After a couple days - take the items out... DO NOT dry the items... just lay them out on an old tarp to dry. The air makes the salt/vinegar corrode and rust your items. If you want them rustier -- just dunk them again!

Pumpkin & Crow Free Pattern

2008-08-25T17:00:00.001-05:00

Here's another free pattern for you -- just click on the link below to go grab it at Pattern Mart!

http://www.patternmart.com/pattern/5880/RUSTY+FALL+POCKET

Bread & Butter Money

2008-08-22T13:03:00.003-05:00

SHOW TIP #1: "Bread & Butter" money is the money you need to pay your bills (i.e. booth fee, supplies, travel expenses, etc.). In order to have a really successful show ~ you need to have enough small "impulse" buy items to make up your expenses! Anything you make over that is the cake! These items should be quick & easy BUT still great quality! Ornaments are the #1 quick & easy item! Whatever items you choose - be sure you can price them at $5 or under each to stay in the "impulse" area (supply cost should be $1 or less). Get your kids or hubby involved! Set up an assembly line for these items - allow different people to do different parts! Before you know it, you'll have hundreds of your "bread & butter" items finished while you're watching tv with the family! Have Fun!

"Just Chill" Free Pattern

2008-08-22T12:54:00.003-05:00

Here's a free pattern for y'all! hehe (No I'm not southern - hehe). Just click to enlarge, then right click and save to your computer! You can use it for whatever you like - painting, stitching, applique, needlepunch, etc. Have Fun!

FREE Witch Stockings Pattern at TRP!

2008-08-21T09:32:00.001-05:00

Check out this awesome FREE Witch Stockings Pattern from Tenneessee Ridge Primitives! And while you're there, check out her other great patterns! They'll be a hit at the shows this season!!

http://www.tennesseeridgeprimitives.com/pages/freeepattern.php

Fun Stuff on Ebay

2008-08-21T09:27:00.003-05:00

We listed some neat dolls , quilts & more on Ebay! Come check them out! We'll be listing more every few days! Just click on the link below or on the title!

http://cgi3.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=palprimitive

Quick & Easy Painting - October 2008

2008-08-17T18:19:00.006-05:00

Paint these rich-colored coffee coasters along with a wood tray with Sue's new pattern in the October issue of Quick & Easy Painting!

Create & Decorate - October 2008

2008-08-17T14:53:00.004-05:00

Sue's new designs featured in the October issue of Create & Decorate magazine...

Pick up your copy today - there's lots of great projects in this issue!