Welcome to my craft blog. Sit back and relax as I show photos of my latest creations along with favorite recipes and garden photos of my backyard. ALL PHOTOS ARE PROPERTY OF GINGER CREME HOLLOW AND MAY NOT BE COPIED WITHOUT CONSENT FROM ME.

Saturday, May 8, 2021

Rustic Raven’s Antiques

 Starting in August of 2020 we rented a booth at Rustic Raven’s Antiques, Oddities, the Unusual, Wine & Gifts in Rosholt, WI. We really like it there and sales have been very good. Here are some pictures from our booth.






Thursday, September 5, 2019

Fall 2019

We are renting space at a shop called The Green Door on Sixth. Been working on many fall things.






Sunday, February 10, 2019

Humble Heart Swap 2019


I participated in a swap hosted by Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. My partner was Bridgette of Stitch Thrifty. She sent lots of nice things shown in the top photo. Thanks so much Bridgette.

 This second photo is what I sent Bridgette. Thanks Amy for hosting this fun swap.

Tuesday, December 11, 2018

2018 Christmas Ornie Swap



I recently participated in an ornie swap hosted by Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. Here are the ornaments I received.
I also made these mitten ornaments to swap.


Thank you Danice, Amy and Jessica for the cute ornaments and thank you Amy for hosting the swap.

Tuesday, April 10, 2018

Spring Tidings Swap 2018

I recently participated in a spring swap hosted by Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. My swap partner was Danice of Homespun Hannah’s blog. Here are the cute goodies she sent me. Thank you Danice. The second photo shows what I sent her. Thank you Amy for hosting another fun swap.
 








Wednesday, March 14, 2018

Crafts I Have Been Working On

I rent booth space in two shops so I have been busy working on crafts for them. Here is pictures of a few.





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Tuesday, September 5, 2017

Fall Friendship Swap 2017

I recently participated in the Fall Friendship Swap hosted by Wendy of Ravenwood Whimzies. My partner was Danice at Homespun Hannah's Blog. Here is what she sent. I love it all. Thanks Danice.
 The second photo is what I sent Danice. Thanks Wendy for hosting the swap. It was so much fun.

Wednesday, July 12, 2017

GINGER CREAMS

Hi everyone. Yes I am still around. Just have been very busy. Here is a recipe for Ginger Creams that my mom used to make. She passed away on May 21, 2017 at the age of 95. Whenever I make these I think of her.                                                                                                                    GINGER CREAMS                                                                                         1 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, 2 eggs, 2/3 cup dark molasses, 1 cup lukewarm water, 1 tsp. soda, 1 tsp. ginger, 1/2 tsp. cloves, 1 tsp. cinnamon, 1 tsp. salt, 3 cups flour.  

Cream butter and sugar together well. Add eggs, beating well after each addition. Add molasses. Mix soda with water and add alternately with sifted dry ingredients.Pour into a greased 10 x 16 x 1 inch pan at bake at 350 degrees for 20 min. or until done. Frost with powdered sugar frosting.                      


                           
                                                                                                                                   

Monday, December 12, 2016

Homespun Ornie Swap 2016

Recently I participated in an ornie swap hosted by Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. Here are the four ornaments I received. The deer is from Wendy of Ravenwood Whimzies & Folk Art, snowman from Danice of Homespun Hannahs blog, candycanes from Val of Yarni Gras and snowman head from Jill of Life With Nature Girl. Thank you everyone. I love my new ornaments.
I made snowmen ornaments to swap. Thank you Amy for hosting this fun swap.

Monday, October 17, 2016

HARVEST GATHERING SWAP

I recently participated in the fall swap hosted by Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. My swap partner was Donna of Dirty Martini Queens Musings. Here is what she sent.
There was Halloween towels, a key twine holder, cute doll holding jack-o-lantern, wand, boo stitchery, yummy pumpkin spice pancake mix and gum, keys, spatula, halloween sprinkles and owl kleenex.  Loved everything. Thank you Donna.
Here is what I sent Donna.
Thanks Amy for hosting another fun swap.

Friday, August 12, 2016

Farmhouse Summer Swap

I recently participated in a swap hosted by Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. My swap partner was Vicky of Paintspots and Splinters. This is what she sent.

 There was warm vanilla sugar shower gel, a very cute rooster, a tablet, small rooster pillows, spiced pumpkin sachet, apples, a wax star, and some yummy smelling french vanilla cafe soy tarts. Vicky was very generous and I loved everything. She purchased the apples and rooster pillows on etsy from PrimitivesByCyn. Thank you so much. Here is what I sent Vicky.
The doll was a Primitive Gatherings pattern that I changed a little bit. Make sure you check out Vicky's blog for more pictures. Thanks Amy for hosting another fun swap.

Friday, April 8, 2016

SPRING TIDINGS SWAP

I recently participated in a spring swap. My partner was Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. Here is what she sent me.
There was a berry car freshener, cute prim cat, mango lip balm, garden towel, prim tea lite on candle holder, bluebird ornie and pillow tuck. I love everything.  Below is what I sent Amy.

Amy likes bees so I made sure I included one in her swap. This was a fun swap. Thanks Amy for hosting this swap and also being my partner.

Thursday, December 31, 2015

Christmas Swap 2015

I recently participated in a Christmas Swap hosted by Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. My swap partner was Sandi of The Primitive Skate. The photo above is what she sent. There was a painted gingerbread tissue box holder, gingerbread note holder, bingo card ornaments, Angel and star, hat ornament ,snowman, pearamel tart, magnetic notepad with pen and very cute card. Thanks Sandi. I loved everything. It is always so much fun swapping with you.

Here is what I sent Sandi. Thank you Amy for hosting another fun swap.

Wednesday, December 9, 2015

Homespun Ornie Swap 2015

I recently joined in on the homespun ornie swap hosted by Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. Here are the ornies I received.
 The snowman stocking was from Di of Cottage Wishes, the stitched tree pillow ornie and yummy smelling star from Cindi of Cindi's Country Corner, the Santa ornie from Danice of Homespun Hannah and the angel ornie, Spicey soap and card from Tattered Chick. A big thank you to all of you for the cute ornies.
Here are the ornies that I made for the swap. Thank you Amy for hosting another fun swap.

Wednesday, September 23, 2015

Harvest Swap 2015

I recently participated in a fall swap hosted by Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. My swap partner was Jessica from Blessings in the Country. Here is what she sent.
The cute owl was made by Brenda of The Rusty Thimble. Jessica made the pumpkin, the candy corn and the cross stitched pillows. The framed Happy Halloween was from Twin Creek Primitives. There was a yummy smelling Pumpkin Crumb Cake candle, Pumpkin Spice tea and almond soap that she purchased locally.I love everything.Thank you once again Jessica. Here is what I sent Jessica.
I made the scarecrow, cat trick or treat bag ornament, painted the pumpkin box, and made the crow for the bowl filler. I included a couple of recipes using pumpkin, fall magnets made by my neighbor and Pumpkin pie melts that I purchased.
I made the Autumn Blessings pillow, my daughter made the crow recipe cards and I purchased the crow cinnamon melts and primitive tablet. Thanks Amy for hosting this fun swap.

Monday, March 23, 2015

Spring Tidings Swap

I recently participated in a swap put on by Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. My partner was Cindi of Cindi' s Country Corner. Here is what she sent.

There was a flour sifter, bucket with a chicken on, flower candle holder, cookie cutter, cute chick and an adorable bunny. Thanks Cindi for all the goodies.

Here is what I sent Cindi. Thanks Amy for hosting another fun swap.

Thursday, December 11, 2014

Merry Christmas Swap

I recently participated in a Christmas Swap hosted by Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. My swap partner was Debbie at Barefoot Primitives. Look at everything that she sent.She really spoiled me.
There were snowmen, a yummy candle, pillow tucks, fabric, notecards, an old St. Nick bag with good smelling cinnamon pine cones inside, ornaments, candy, kitchen gadgets, wooden bowl, gingerbread box, Santa, a little book, gingerbread cutter and even some old rusty nails. Thank you Debbie. I love everything.
This is what I sent to Debbie. Thanks Amy for hosting this fun Christmas Swap.

Monday, December 1, 2014

Homespun Ornie Swap

In my previous post I showed a picture of the ornies that I received in the ornie swap hosted by Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. I forgot to post a picture of what I sent. I made four of these Santa ornies to swap. Hope everyone that received one is enjoying it.

Saturday, November 29, 2014

Homespun Ornie Swap

I recently participated in an ornie swap. I received four ornies.The top snowman is from Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. The other snowman with the red scarf is from Jessica at Blessings in the Country. The homespun star ornie is from Allison at Sew Many Girls and the prim Angel ornie is from Cynthia at Cynzplace. Thank you everyone. I love all my new ornies. Thank you Amy for hosting another fun swap.

Thursday, October 2, 2014

HARVEST SWAP


I recently participated in a fall swap hosted by Amy of Bumble Bee Lane. My partner was Diane of Cottage Wishes . This is what I sent her. There was a black cat, pumpkins,leaves, pumpkin spice candle and tarts, coasters, a pin cushion and a bag of little pumpkins, spools, clothespins and a crow.
Diane sent me an adorable wooden bowl with dried flowers in it, a neat tin with more dried flowers, a cute little white dish, scrabble letters that spell out boo that are magnets, a ghost and burlap pumpkins.
She also sent this banner. Love everything Diane sent. Thanks so much Diane for the treasures. You can find more pictures on Diane's blog at Cottage Wishes . Thanks Amy for hosting another fun swap.