Aunt Mannys Holiday Sale!

We've got our holiday sale going on now from Black Friday through Cyber Monday!

Check out our SALE PAGE to start shopping now!

Giveaway Winner & Black Friday - Cyber Monday Sale!

I'm LATE! I'm LATE! For a VERY important date!

Thats right, im extremely late on announcing our giveaway winner...i am sooo terribly sorry! Many of you know that I also work full time outside the home for the government and I got hit with a special project that is strictly to be done on overtime! Needless to say, I haven't had a lot of time...forgive me?

Ok...so...I didn't get to post it in time but the winner will ALSO recived a 16 oz. flame free candle from Aunt Mannys candle line! And in the flavor of the winners choice of course! And if something else may happen to fall in the box while im packaging it...well, thats just another bonus!

Alright....and....the winner is....

Posted by Wendy/TheCozyYellowHouse to Aunt Mannys Creations at November 4, 2009 10:10 AM

Wendy from The Cozy Yellow House! Congrats to you Wendy and thank you all who entered our giveaways this year!

Now...Aunt Mannys will be having a holiday sale from Black Friday through Cyber Monday...lots of deals and steals to be had...check back here for the link tomorrow morning!

A very Happy Thanksgiving to you and yours and have a wonderful holiday weekend!

New Products, New Patterns and Giveaway Additions!

Oh My Gosh Have we been busy this weekend! We have lots to offer everyone! Collectors, scrapbookers and crafters looking for supplies! First, we have a wonderful "Santa's Nice List" hanging that would be perfect for hanging on your door! It has a wonderful bell attached at the top. This item will be up for auction on ebay tonight!

Next, we have an 2 AWESOME books of Christmas carols! These books contain 16 traditional Christmas songs and include not only lyrics but the music as well! These items will also be listed on ebay tonight!

Now, some items for you scrapbookers and crafters...antiqued Christmas music sheets (8.5 x 11)! These sheets can be used for so many different Christmas projects, including putting together a Christmas music book! Each sheet has been aged and not only has the look of days gone by, but the feel as well! These sheets will be listed on all of our selling sites this evening...

Lastly...antiqued 8.5 x 11 sheets of paper. these are great for printing out vintage ephemera for all of your crafting projects. Like the Christmas music sheets, these also have the look AND feel of days gone by...due to be listed on all of our selling sites this evening!

We have been working hard to bring you more Christmas patterns as many of you have requested...so...keep your eye out later today for the brand new pattern for our Christmas Caroling book and Santa's Nice List!

Also, we will be adding the pattern for the Christmas Caroling book to our Giveaway that's going on right now! Make sure you get yourself signed up for some awesome prizes to be given away!

WSOAPP Launch Is Underway!

Whispered Secrets Of A Primitive Past Presents A Charles Dickens Festival

Snow is falling all up and down Market Street and there are candles flickering in every shop window, welcoming you to our Christmas/Holiday season kickoff! We here at Wsoapp have decked the halls and are preparing to roll out our finest and best offerings with our launch, themed "A Charles Dickens Festival" Watch our listings on Ebay starting Sunday, November 15th to Sunday, the 21st and watch our shoppes for our quality, OOAK collector's pieces.

Aunt Mannys Last Giveaway of the Year!

Ok everyone...I know you have been patiently (or impatiently) waiting for the details on our big holiday giveaway which will also be our last giveaway of the year.

This giveaway will be a progressive giveaway....meaning...more items will be added throughout the giveaway. New items will be announced in this post as they are added... One winner will be announced on or about November 22nd!

Why don't we start out with a set of 4 of our Primitive Scented Letters to Santa! Of course they will be customized with the names of your family members if you are the winner! They smell like fresh baked gingerbread cookies YUMMY!


11/13/2009 - UPDATE!!! - im gonna add a set of 12 of my olde thyme icicle ornies to the giveaway! I will also be adding my BRAND NEW pattern that will be released this weekend!

11/15/09 - UPDATE! - We are adding our brand new pattern (being released today) for our Miniature Christmas Caroling books! They contain 8 pages with 16 traditional Christmas carols that include lyrics AND music! You will have a ball making these for those special little Christmas gifts! And the best part about these...they are NO SEW patterns! No sewing involved! YAY!

Same rules that always apply and don't forget that if you entered our previous giveaways, you are automatically entered in this one...however, you can gain more entries on top of that...

As always we have many ways to get your name entered and more than once too!...

1. Comment on this post ONLY & be sure to include your contact details = 1 entry

2. Follow our blog or let us know that you are already following = 1 entry

3. Become a fan of Aunt Mannys facebook page or let us know that you are already a fan = 1 entry

4. Join Aunt Mannys mailing list or let us know that you are already a subscriber = 1 entry

5. Refer a friend = 2 entries (if you were referred by a friend be sure to leave their name in your comment so your friend gets credit)

6. Post our giveaway on your blog and leave a comment with the link to that page = 2 entries

7. Make a purchase from Aunt Mannys = 5 entries (purchase anything from our website, ebay, etsy or anywhere else we sell during the giveaway period)

So there ya go! Now whatcha waitin for??? START ENTERING NOW!

Indulge...Sinfully Delicious Aromas are back!

Aunt Mannys is reintroducing our candle line! Chandling is how we got our start and we didn't want to lose sight of what got us to where we are today...so...after many years and many styles and mediums of chandling, we have discovered that the KISS theory (keep it simple stupid) definately falls into place here...simplicity is the name of the game.

Check our new line out at http://auntmanny.com/indulge/index.html

Calling all artists! Let's do an ornie swap!

Christmas is one of my favorite holidays and I have collected so many handmade ornies over the years from some very talented artists. I guess you could say im an ornieholic...i just cant get enough of them!

My Christmas tree is over full with nothing but lil handmades...from tiny rag dolls to primitive handmade icicles, to stick horses....oh it would just take a day to list them all...

Point is, as mentioned before...i just can't get enough handmade ornies. So...i would like to invite you to do an ornie exchange with me! You make me an ornie, i'll make you an ornie...simple as that! Just send me an email at auntmannys@aol.com and be sure to put "Ornie Swap" in the subject! Be sure to include your name and mailing address and I will reply with my address!

Im already excited to get the tree up!

New Graphics and Makeover plus another giveaway!

Hello everyone! Hope all is well in your neck of the woods.

I am sure you have probably noticed by now that Aunt Mannys websites are getting a makeover! I've made up some wonderful vintage style graphics that will be our new look for awhile.

And remember...if you are interested in giving your blog or website a makeover, give us a holler! We would be more than happy to design exactly what you are looking for!

Be sure to keep your eye out...we will announce a new giveaway on November 1st! This will be our last giveaway of the year so you KNOW it's gotta be a good one! I'm so excited about it and I hope you will be too once you see whats being given away!

Until next time...

Primitive Leaf & Skeletons garland now on ebay!

I got a chance to make a wonderful fall garland today! I just LOVE the colors! I've put together a fall leaf garland with 4 movable skeletons and three skulls. I added whisps of coordinating fun fur to give it an old dreary look. If you are interested in this garland, check it out on ebay now!

NEW!!! Holiday Gift Tags Collection I...available NOW!

Another set of printables for the holiday season!



You can buy the finished tags right now on ebay (just click the ebay link in the upper right hand corner)....OR...buy the printable version right now! Just $5.00 and you can print as many as needed! What a wonderful addition to your special holiday packages! Your printable file will be emailed to your paypal email address usually within 24 hours.

NEW! Large Snowman Hang Tags Are Here!!!

I have had several requests for snowmen hang tags. And while my intent was to have them out long before now, time restraints just haven't allowed me to. HOWEVER...I finally found the time to complete the first set!

You can buy the finished tags right now on ebay (just click the ebay link in the upper right hand corner)....OR...buy the printable version only available on our blog right now! Just $5.00 and you can print as many as needed! Your printable file will be emailed to your paypal email address usually within 24 hours.

GIVEAWAY WINNER & More!!!

Bet ya'll thought I forgot about the winner of our exciting Halloween giveaway! A winner has been drawn...but first, be sure to check out our article in the Blue Grass Bugle...they did a wonderful job (thank you Kristy)!

Also, be sure to check out Out Of The Box Sampler this month...Aunt Mannys has sent in some wonderful samples to add to their already extraordinary boxes! Boxes go on sale starting October 6th but ya gotta get em before they're gone! There is a limited number of boxes...just click their logo below...



Alrighty...and now for our winner...

VICKI over at Bunny Cottage!!! CONGRATS to you Vicki and thank you all for entering...

DONT FORGET...we will be having ONE MORE GIVEAWAY this year...your previous entries will be good for the next giveaway...as well as your new entries when the next giveaway starts...so if you entered this giveaway...you already have an advantage on the next!

Another Giveaway from Aunt Mannys!

The holiday season is closing in and to celebrate, Aunt Mannys is doing another witch potion bottle giveaway!!! Last year our potion bottle giveaway was a smash thanks to all of you so this year we are gonna sweeten the deal. Along with a set of our mini witch potion bottles the ONE winner will ALSO receive both of our Halloween Hang Tag printables AND choice of ANY 1 of our Halloween patterns!!!

The giveaway will end on my birthday (September 30th) and a winner will be drawn on or about October 1st so PLEASE be sure that we have a way to contact you if you are the winner. If we cannot contact you, your entry will be forfeited and an alternate winner chosen.

Same rules that always apply and don't forget that if you entered the previous giveaway, you are automatically entered in this one...however, you can gain more entries on top of that...

As always we have many ways to get your name entered and more than once too!...

1. Comment on this post ONLY & be sure to include your contact details = 1 entry

2. Follow our blog if you aren't already = 1 entry

3. Become a fan of Aunt Mannys facebook page = 1 entry

4. Join Aunt Mannys mailing list = 1 entry

5. Refer a friend = 2 entries (if you were referred by a friend be sure to leave their name in your comment so they get credit)

6. Post our giveaway on your blog and leave a comment with the link to that page = 2 entries

So there ya go! Now whatcha waitin for??? START ENTERING NOW!

Aunt Mannys Holiday Sale Starts Today!

Just a quick note today to let you know that our holiday e-sale has begun! You can check it out by clicking the link below...

Aunt Mannys Holiday Sale

Upcoming Holiday Sale!

WOW!...it's been awhile since i've posted and I truly do apologize!

First off...we wanna let ya know that we have finished more of our popular Mini Witch Potion Bottles and they will be going on ebay this weekend...keep your eye out! If you dont wanna wait, check out either our SOATP or WSOAPP shoppes to buy them now!


We have now hit the busy selling season so it may be a little more quiet than usual around here...
The good news is that I have had many questions about when the next sale will be. I know that many of you are looking to stock up on patterns and such for the holiday seasons...

So...beginning September 1st...Aunt Mannys will be having another mega holiday sale for you all. Keep your eye out and be sure to check out our site http://auntmanny.com/ for the link and further info on it.

It wouldn't hurt to sign up for our mailing list either so you get the details straight to you right away!

On another note....our tealights have been extremely popular lately. We have had shipments that have been shorted and have made shipping times a little slower. We do apologize for any delay you had in receiving your products.

With the busy season among us, please be sure to get your holiday orders in as soon as possible to guarantee delivery dates. Shipping time is averaging about a week or so out at this point. We are doing everything we can to keep up with orders and get them shipped in a timely manner.

And don't forget that we do offer wholesale for those of you that are looking to buy bulk for your brick & mortars as well as your primitive selling sites.

Happy 4th of July & New Printables!

Happy holiday weekend to everyone! I am slowly starting to get everything sorted in my life and grounded again...gosh its been so chaotic these last couple of months! In the meantime, I was able to get a couple more printable sets finished for ya. Of course more halloween and a new Christmas set! They are currently on ebay (just click the ebay link to the right of your screen) and I will slowly get them up on all of my other sites as well.

I hope everyone has a safe and fun holiday weekend!

Summer Blowout Pattern Sale!!!

I know it's been awhile since i've posted but there has been so much chaos I haven't been able to accomplish a whole lot.

To make up for it, i've decided to have a pattern sale this week. I will be gone for work on travel but should be able to get orders sent out while i'm gone. All patterns are 5 for $25 with no limit!

Stock up now for the upcoming holiday season!

http://auntmanny.com/sale.html

For those that have outstanding orders, everything has been shipped that was ordered on or before noon on Friday June 5th.

I will end the sale after I get back in town next week so take advantage while you can!

No Internet and New Items!

Hey ya'll! Just a quick post to let you know that I am without internet at home right now...grrrrrr. I am NOT a happy camper and it makes it just a little tougher to do my job!

The good news is that while not having internet, I've been able to get some things done. I got some new Patriotic Hang Tags done, along with another Halloween set and Christmas set. I am gonna try and get them posted for sale this weekend on all of my sites.

I have plans for another giveaway coming up soon as well as another massive sale! So keep your eyes peeled for all the info on that!

Thanks to everyone that sent emails checking up on me since I haven't posted in a bit!

Hope everyone has an awesome holiday weekend!

I WON! I WON! Check it out!

Oh im soooo excited! I was chosen as the winner for the giveaway over at Cre8tors Touch!

Patrick does AWESOME sculpture and I could not believe the detail on this piece. The picture just really doesnt do this one justice! He is just TOO CUTE!

I will be VERY proud to display his artwork in my home! Stop by Patrick's blog to check out his other unique pieces...you won't be disappointed! THANK YOU PATRICK!

They're Baaaaack! Mini Witch Potion Bottles!

I was recently able to track down more mini vials like those that I used last year for my witch potion bottles...woooo hoooo! These witch potion bottles were in high demand last year, I ran out of the vials and could not, for the life of me, find anymore! Until now...

So...I know it's only May but many of you have shown that Halloween is in the market right now! Because of that, I decided to go ahead and list a set on ebay! Just click the photo below!

If you don't need the finished product, you can always purchase the pattern to make them for yourself or to sell as well.

I also listed the new Halloween hang tags as well. If you would rather buy the printables to print out yourself, just check out patternmart or my website to find those!

Aunt Mannys Giveaway Winner, A Giveaway Twist & Dance Recital!

Well guys and gals...its been an exciting weekend. We went mushroom hunting yesterday (see above photos) and WOW....we fried some up tonight and now my belly is full! Yummmmmy!

Today...my oldest daughter had her dance recital. They did an awesome job! She had two different numbers and looked wonderful on stage! One of her dances included dressing as a zombie and the other was a funky hip hop. She is the middle zombie and the one in front in the hip hop photo. The guy in the pic is her boyfriend. They both did fabulous!

This one is my favorite...

Oh...almost forgot...last weekend was prom and I didn't get a chance to post pics. So here is one of her prom pics. So much different than the pics they did when I was younger. I like it though!

So...now on to the giveaway winner! First, I gotta let you know that we needed to add another prize to the list! So...Here are the prizes for the winner...

1. epattern for "Two Peas in a Pod"

2. eprintable Halloween Hang Tags 3. epattern for "Keeper of the Souls" 4. epattern for "Witch Potion Bottles"

5. epatter for "Candy Canes & Grubby Jar" (a no sew pattern!)

And...the WINNER is.....SUE! After checking the April 26, 2009 post at 12:37 pm that was drawn it comes to be Sue of Oodlekadoodle Primitives!

Congatulations Sue! I hope you can get a lot of use out of these patterns and tags for the upcoming holiday season! Please contact me at auntmannys@aol.com!

BUT WAIT!!! I am planning another giveaway soon...and guess what? Those of you that entered into THIS giveaway...get to keep your names in the hat for the next one! That's right! Free entries! And some of you had quite a few from referring friends. Those that entered now have an even better chance in the next giveaway!

Thank you to everyone that entered and keep your eye out for the next one!

New Doll, New Technique & New Prize!

Hope everyone is having a wonderful Sunday evening!

Our weekend was great. Spent a lot of time with family (as usual) and it was Jeighce's prom. She had sooo much fun!

I wanted to holler to everyone to let them know about the SOATP Nursery Rhyme Challenge. This was an awesome theme to work with! It brought me even more out of my shell and I tried new techniques on the doll that I entered!

I chose "The Man In The Moon" for my challenge piece and WOW...he really turned out neat and he glows in the dark!

He is now on ebay until May 3rd so get your bids in! Check out all of the wonderful nursery rhyme pieces that SOATP has to offer throughout this week!

Lastly...it's time to add yet another prize to the giveaway!!!

Let's see....how about...the epattern for my Witch Potion Bottles?! Sound good? OK then! Now let's go over the prize list so far....

1. epattern for "Two Peas in a Pod"

2. eprintable Halloween Hang Tags

3. epattern for "Keeper of the Souls"

4. epattern for "Witch Potion Bottles"

Don't forget...the more that enter, the more prizes that will be given away!

GIVEAWAY UPDATE! Prize #3!

WOW...we are gaining ground! Up to prize number 3 now!!! Are ya excited? I know I am!

Ok...so let's add the next prize....how about....

The epattern for Zoey's "Keeper of the Souls"!

I know the holiday selling season is coming up soon so I wanna try and help prepare you!

So...the prizes so far...

1. epattern for "Two Peas in a Pod"

2. eprintable Halloween Hang Tags

3. epattern for "Keeper of the Souls"

I'll just keep updating this one post as I add new prizes. Remember...only ONE winner will receive ALL prizes and the more that enter....the more prizes there will be! We are only 5 entries away from prize number 4 and still have just over a week to go!

Another item added to the Giveaway!!!

Good early mornin to ya'll! Thought I would pop in to let ya'll know that we have more than 10 entered so far so I am adding another goodie to the giveaway!

I have decided to shoot straight into Halloween in the next month and have been working on a collection of printable Halloween hang tags! Though the collection is not completely finished, it will be by the time this giveaway is over!

So, you'll be the first to have them...wooo hooo!

Ok...now the giveaway includes...
1. The epattern for my newest doll..."Two Peas In A Pod"
2. My new printable Halloween hang tag collection

C'mon ya'll! Get those entries in so we can add to the list of prizes. The more that enter, the more prizes the winner will receive. There will only be one winner!

HUGE Giveaway and New Doll!

Hey ya'll! I hope everyone enjoyed their weekend. We celebrated my oldest daughter's 17th and two of my neices all on Saturday. It was a really wonderful day with the family!

I apologize for being so slow lately. It is certainly unlike me but between work and so many other things popping up, I am starting to realize that I'm becoming further and further away from my vision of being super woman...lol.

Anyway...I need to give you an update on the giveaway! I DID end up using one of your ideas because it was actually an idea of my own at one time. So I figure if two of us thought of it then I just had to make it! Jody over at Tumbleweed Trails suggested "Two Peas In A Pod". Now on ebay...

Jody, because I used your idea, you are getting the epattern for this piece and a little somethin else! I gotta try and get the pattern finished this week and will contact you as soon as it's finished...unless you get to me first!
Ok...so now that we have something to work with...let's get into my long overdue giveaway!!!!

This is how it will work...I will start with ONE item (let's make it the pattern for the Two Peas In A Pod)...for every ten new people that sign up, I will add another item. It could be epatterns, supplies, tags...who knows! Holy cow, if 100 people sign up, that's 10 items! 200=20 items. So tell all your friends...the more that sign up, the more prizes you can win!!! This contest is open to EVERYONE...not just those in the U.S.!

And the rules are....

1. Follow my blog for 1 entry.
2. Post this giveaway on your blog for 1 entry.
3. Leave a comment ON THIS POST ONLY, letting me know you are following my blog and/or you have linked this giveaway for 1 entry.
4. Refer a friend. If you refer a friend and they mention your name in their comment here, you receive 2 entries.

So...as you can see, you could have endless entries if you have a lot of friends!

Whatcha waitin for? Get yourself entered now! You only have until Saturday, May 2nd since I will be drawing a winner on the evening of Sunday, May 3rd!

Please be sure that I have a way to contact you should you win. If I cannot contact you, an alternate winner will be picked!

Good luck to all!

Happy Late Easter, Family Passing, Giveaway

I hope everyone had an enjoyable holiday this past weekend.

Once again, I apologize for not posting sooner but we did have another passing in the family. My father in law passed away last week. This makes number 4 since mid february. I just don't get it. Sometimes I feel like we are just the most unlucky people. And often wonder what we did to deserve this?

I mean, we are decent people. We work, respect others, have good family upbringing, are close with family, etc. Why do so many bad things happen to good people? I suppose I could pose the question at any given time and still end up without an answer. Seems no one has the answers but it's still a question that weighs on me a lot.

I have noticed just a few suggestions on the giveaway. I'll give you a little update on that. I am almost sure of what I will be doing for it. I can't give all the details yet, but I do have plans in the works for it for this week. You will just have to stay tuned!

My oldest daughter turns 17 on the 21st but we will be celebrating it this weekend. She got her first car for easter and oh boy is she ever lucky! I will post more details about it later this week too when I get the video uploaded to go with it!

Until next time...

New Doll and Giveaway!

Hey ya'll! I know it's been a whole week since I last posted but MY GOSH have things been springing up all over in our lives lately!

I finally got a chance to finish up another doll before starting back to work on Monday. I didn't have a name for her and thought she was a plain jane so I think I may just name her Plain Jane...not sure yet.

Anyway...she will be listed in all of my shops this weekend. (as of writing this post, she is not listed anywhere).




Ok...on to more news...

It's been awhile since my last giveaway, so....I'm thinkin we need to have one! Problem is...I'm not sure what to give away. I thought about a custom blog...patterns, ornies, air....lol. I just don't know!

SO....I am gonna leave it up to you all! Throw your ideas out there for me to see what we can come up with. If I use your idea...you will receive a gift from me. I can't tell you what that gift is due to my indecisiveness...lol...but it will be something (other than air too!).

Let's hear your ideas. Just leave me a comment on THIS post and I'll sift through. As soon as I hear an idea that strikes my fancy, I will let you know and start the giveaway!

And if I don't get any ideas from you...well...then we are two peas in a pod and you are just as indecisive as I am! LOL

Printable Vintage Hang Tags Are Now Available!

Good Saturday morning everyone! Just a quick note to let you know that I finally got the printable hang tags listed on my website. I have six sets so far, each with 6 different tags!

I think i'm addicted to making them now...lol. (standing up) My name is Mandy and i'm a tagaholic (waving) :-)

Here is the link for them...



I also have them listed over at The Pattern Cupboard, Etsy and Digiprintables. You can find the links over to the right of the screen!

I will be working on scanning photos today for a memorial video I need to get done this week before going back to work on the 30th.

Wishing everyone a wonderful weekend!

First set of printables finished!

I've gotten several tags finished, however, I've got my first set put together! Whew...now that was some work!

I will try and get them listed somewhere real soon. Obviously not on ebay since they don't allow emailed products...but i've got several other places to list them!

Adding another one....this set is for doll collectors...

NEW JOB and NEW PRINTABLES!

I am very excited to be going back to work full time! I've been off since June 30th of 2008 due to our OPLOC being under BRAC. In other words, the federal government decided to downsize and close many bases and entities within certain bases. My new job, again, is with the federal government at the same Army base as I was before. I've been working on getting this job for over 5 months now...lol. Gotta love the government...everything is a "process" and takes forever.

Anyway...I enjoy working from home but am so used to always working full time outside the home too. Don't worry...I'll still be crafting! I don't plan on slowing down...working outside hasn't stopped in me in the last 8 years and it wont stop me now!

I'll have some new products due out shortly and i'll give ya a sneak peek! Digital scrapbooking items. Right now, I will be focusing on hang tags and may add more in the future. I figure since I was already doing graphics, I may as well find another venue for them!

New Easter Bunny Egg Fairy & Grand Opening Giveaway!

Sorry about the delay between posting everyone. We had another passing and had a family viewing today. UGH...I am almost numb to all of this at this point. It just seems to have been a real string of bad luck this last month.

Anyway...on to more positive things. Today is the Grand Opening of the Soatp Emporium! They have some really awesome artists over there and they are giving away some really great prizes! So be sure to scoot on over and get yourself entered!

Lastly, I FINALLY finished a piece I was hoping to finish earlier last week but didn't get the chance. This is a little bit different style for me but I am happy, for the most part, at how she turned out. You can check out my ebay to see her auction and more pics!

It's been an exhausting weekend so I am retiring early tonight. I hope everyone enjoyed themselves this weekend and have a wonderful week ahead!

Easter Egg Make Do and SOATP Emporium!

Mornin to ya'll! I just finished up an Easter Egg Make Do that I am very proud of! I worked many hours on this baby but it was so well worth it! I hope you like it just as much!

I used vintage doilies and tat scraps along with many other types of mediums! Ya just gotta see! I have it up on ebay right now if you would like to check it out!

I also want to let ya'll know about a wonderful market that will be holding their grand opening on March 15th! The Sisterhood of All Things Primitive Emporium has a wonderful group of artists lined up to offer you some really special and unique items. They will also be having a giveaway for their grand opening! You can enter the giveaway before they even open by joining their mailing list. Check them out!