A Gathering Of Crows

April's Featured Crow!

2008-04-17T08:35:00.003-05:00

Here is April's Featured Crow!

Hi, My name is Lori Kai of Black Crow Primitives and I live in Hilo, Hawaii. I have been creating since I was a child, teaching myself how to sew at the age of 9 or 10 after being booted from a basic sewing class for 'not being very good at it'. Since then, I have also taught myself to work with wood and to paint. I love vintage items, which I often times use in my pieces be it fabric, trims, quilts, linens, wood items, tin items ~ anything I can salvage and give new life to! Most of my items are vintage inspired OOAK and limited releases. My seasonal groupings usually coordinate with one another making it easy to mix and match pieces and still have them work together. My Summer Season just started and items may be purchased from my Etsy store www.blackcrowprimitives.etsy.com or the AGOC website at www.agatheringofcrows.com . I also have a few pieces up for auction on eBay under user ID: elkayandmo . Here's a sampling of my current offerings and I hope to visit with you soon in one of my shops!

Don't forget!

2008-04-07T09:30:00.003-05:00

AGOC is now on etsy!!!

Lots of wonderful goodies on there! You don't want to miss them! : )

Just type AGOC into the etsy search box and see all of our crows listings!!

Happy Shopping!

April Issue of A Gathering of Crows!

2008-04-07T09:25:00.004-05:00

Check it out today! The April issue of A Gathering of Crows is out! Lots of wonderful Spring goodies! : )

While you're there...don't forget to sign up for our newsletter...you'll be entered to win a fabulous handmade goodie from one of our awesome crows!

This is what you could win this month!

This month's drawing comes to you from Cindy of “Homestead Gatherings”.The winner of the April drawing will receive this wonderful framed needlepunch piece!
This treasure looks like an attic find and is oh, so sweet!

Be sure to read about our Porch contest too! You don't want to miss out on this contest!!!

Now on Etsy!!

2008-03-06T13:55:00.003-05:00

Check us out! http://www.etsy.com/ Enter AGOC into the search bar to see what we're up to!!!

A new issue of AGOC!!

2008-01-31T19:23:00.000-05:00

Check out the new issue of AGOC, A Gathering of Crows!

www.agatheringofcrows.com

Be sure to check out the Featured Primitive Home! Truly AWESOME!

Don't forget to sign up for the newsletter...you'll be entered to win a wonderful prize. This month's prize come from Terri @ Tee's Primitives!

We are also having a new contest...so be sure to check out the details on that! You don't want to miss out of this one! Fun-fun-fun!

Valentine’s Day and Easter are right around the corner!
Be sure to check out the new holiday and everyday primitives that are being offered by AGOC artists, both on the website and eBay.

www.agatheringofcrows.com

Featured Crow!!!

2008-01-15T16:33:00.000-05:00

This months Featured Crow is:

Kathy from Candles by Kathy

Be sure to check out her page on A Gathering of Crows:

www.agatheringofcrows.com

and also her awesome website:

www.candlesbykathy.com

Candles by Kathy offers triple scented candles and primitive needful things for your home. We feature primitive grubby pillars, Wax Crumblies and melts, jelly jar, square mason jar and apothecary jar container candles, everlasting candle lamps and vintage tin candles adorned with graphics created from antique post cards. Candles by Kathy's candles are all triple scented with the best scent on the market made especially for you. We use only cotton wicks to ensure a safe burning candle. Our candles burn slow, clean, and are scented throughout the life of the candle.

New issue is out!!!

2008-01-07T20:36:00.000-05:00

The new issue of A Gathering of Crows is out!!!! Check it out today!!

http://www.agatheringofcrows.com/

If you're not a member of our mailing list...be sure to sign up! There is a prize each month to be had!

This months prize comes from Melissa of Lazy Day Creations.

Be sure to stop by on the 15th to see our featured Crow!!

Featured Crow

2007-12-17T13:28:00.000-05:00

This month's Featured Crow is The Primitive Pear!

The Primitive Pear, a journey between Two Primitive Souls.This website has been brought to you by Michelle Bentley and Nette Curtis together to bring you a Shop totally dedicated to Primitive Wares.

www.theprimitivepear.com

Check out their page on www.agatheringofcrows.com

And the winner is.......

2007-12-17T13:24:00.000-05:00

The winner of AGOC's first annual Christmas Tree Contest is Deborah Vance! Congratulations, Deborah!

Deborah's tree earned 17.89% (80) of the votes.

Deborah will receive a prize from Nette and Michelle, the talented artists behind The Primitive Pear!

Have a peek at the winning tree!

http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/vengelhardt/DeborahVance1.jpg

“AGOC’s First Annual Primitive Christmas Tree Contest”

2007-11-18T18:41:00.000-05:00

If you are like most primitive lovers, you look forward every year to creating the perfectly decorated Christmas tree!
Once your tree is decorated this year, snap a photo and email it (along with your name) to rubysrust@yahoo.com. You will then be entered in AGOC’s first annual Primitive Christmas Tree Contest!
We will accept your submissions from November 24th thru December 8th. All Christmas tree photos will be posted on the website December 9th. On-line voting will begin December 9th and end December 15th (midnight/Central Time).
The winner will be announced one week before Christmas, on December 18th! An awesome prize will be provided by the talented artists, Nette and Michelle, from “The Primitive Pear” for the tree that receives the most votes.
Make sure to tell your friends and family to come see all the beautiful trees next month and vote!
Turn on that Christmas music, heat up some hot cocoa, and get busy decorating that tree!

Have a favorite Holiday recipe?

2007-11-18T18:39:00.000-05:00

If you would like to share some favorite recipes your family enjoys during the holidays, please email them to rubysrust@yahoo.com. (Be sure to stop back, at www.agatheringofcrows.com , next month to read all the different recipes that have been shared! Bon appétit!)

Look whats on eBay!

2007-11-14T12:08:00.000-05:00

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November's Featured Crow!!!!!

2007-11-14T11:58:00.000-05:00

Megan from Stitchin' The Day Away!!!

My name is Megan.... After growning up making fun of my moms decorating choice of primitives, thinking some of the stuff looked like it came from someones trash, I know have the same love & wish I had a few of her pieces in my home!! So now I have found the same love for things old & "primitive"... I love going to auctions & flea markets always looking for something I have to have!!

I started crafting & selling about 4 years ago, I decided to give ebay a try after I quit my job to visit family over Thanksgiving one year. My manager said I had to make a choice & I did!!! My family is more important to me & this has been one of the best decisions I have ever made!! I have been given the opportunity to do what I have always loved & have met so many wonderful people along the way!! This past year my business has really evolved & expanded...
In August, I joined the ebay group " A Gathering of Crows ", what an awesome group of ladies....always willing to help each other out w/ advice or just an open ear!! www.agatheringofcrows.com
September brought my new website... This has been a dream of mine since I started selling & has been a true joy to see come to life!! Look for many new additions over the next few months!! www.stitchinthedayaway.com
I also recently joined Etsy...I was unfamiliar with it, but my aunt was telling me about it so I decided to give it a try!! www.stitchinthedayaway.etsy.com
So with Thanksgiving approaching so quickly ~ I have so much to be thankful for this year! I truely am blessed to do what I love everyday & I thank each & every one of you for the opportunity you've given me!I look forward to many more years of sharing my primitves & I am always adding to my collection. Feel free to drop me a line w/ any questions, comments, or suggestions you may have!! ( megjay2000@comcast.net )
Wishing you all a very Happy Thanksgiving spending time w/ those you love & Happy Holiday Season filled love, joy, & good times with those you love!!! Take care....Megan

Be sure to check back each month (around the 15th of the month) to see our new Featured Crow!

November's Issue!!

2007-11-06T17:47:00.001-05:00

A new issue of A Gathering of Crows is out! Be sure to check it out!!!

www.agatheringofcrows.com

Lots of wonderful handmade goods added for your gift giving pleasure! : )

While you're there don't forget to enter to win these awesome ornaments. Handmade by some very talented AGOC members!!!

Looking for some new holiday recipes! AGOC's got them! Check them out here:

http://www.agatheringofcrows.com/cart/agora.cgi?&product=Feature&ppinc=1a&hdr=std1

AGOC is also having its 1st Annual Christmas Tree Decorating Contest! You can read the details here:

http://www.agatheringofcrows.com/

A fabulous prize will be giving to the lucky winner by Nette and Michelle of The Primitive Pear!!! You don't want to miss that!!!

Be sure to check back on the 15th of the month. We will be featuring one of our crows!

Happy Halloween!

2007-10-31T09:57:00.000-05:00

Happy Halloween from all of us at AGOC!

October's Featured Crow

2007-10-16T10:51:00.000-05:00

Cindy from Cindy's Homespun is October's Featured Crow!

Cindy has been with AGOC for 2 1/2 years! She also sells in Randolph Mercantile, Moberly, MO...near her hometown.

Here's a peek of some of Cindy's goodies...but be sure to check out her page on A Gathering Of Crows website for more!

Be sure to check back every month (around the 15th of the month) to read about our Featured Crow!

Primitive Fall Decorating...

2007-10-05T09:36:00.000-05:00

at its finest......from AGOC member Jen Gass

The new issue of AGOC A Gathering of Crows is out!!!

2007-10-03T20:40:00.000-05:00

Its that time again!! A new issue of AGOC *A Gathering of Crows* is out! Don't wait! Check out the new goodies now! : ) There is also an awesome article of one of our crows primitive home all decked out for fall!

While you're there...don't forget to sign up for the mailing list if you haven't done so already! You will be entered to win this awesome snowman set...generously provided by Ruby's Rust! Aren't they cool?! (If you're already signed up on our mailing list...don't fret...you're already entered!)

Good Luck!!!

September issue of A Gathering of Crows!!!

2007-09-03T10:30:00.000-05:00

The new September issue of AGOC, A Gathering of Crows, is out! Check it out today! There is a neat article about blogs...and a great giveaway donated by Cindy's Homespun!! You don't want to miss out on that!

www.agatheringofcrows.com

Giveaway!!

2007-08-12T11:23:00.000-05:00

Sign up for the AGOC *A Gathering of Crows* mailing list and be entered to win!! This month's drawing comes to you from Vanessa of Ruby’s Rust! There’s no “hocus pocus” with this witch. This pumpkin gal will make a great addition to your primitive décor. Be sure to sign up...you don't want to miss this one!

August issue of A Gathering of Crows is out!!!

2007-08-12T11:03:00.000-05:00

Check it out today! A new issue of A Gathering of Crows is out! New artists and lots of new goodies!!!

Click on the small banner to go right to our website!

July's issue of AGOC is out!!!!

2007-07-01T20:34:00.000-05:00

The new issue of AGOC, A Gathering of Crows, is out! Check out all of the awesome primitive goodies!!!

Click on the banner below!!

some crow humor....

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Q: What do crows like to drink in the morning?

A: Caw-fee!

Q: What did the crow use to waterproof his nest?

A: Caw-king!

Q: At Christmas, who brings presents and toys to all good little crow girls and boys?

A: Santa Caws!

Q: What is an albino crow called?

A: Caw-casian

Q: Where do crows congregate to have a cold one?

A: The Crow Bar!

Q: Why is it you never see a dead crow in the road?

A: Be-caws there is always a look out saying "Caw! Caw!" ("car, car!")
and lastly...

Q: Why are there crows?

A: 'caws!

...shared by one of the crows on AGOC!

WE'RE FEATURING....

2007-05-02T16:40:00.000-05:00

Pammi from Country Counts!!

Welcome to AGOC's blog. I hope by reading this blog you will get some idea of how we got started with our eBay group. (We've worked together, developed wonderful friendships, and encourage one another create and sell primitives on eBay.)

Our group got started a little over two years ago. We were just a handful of friends that loved primitives and either sold on eBay or wanted to sell their creations on eBay. We all learned together, that's for sure! lol I can remember the days of saying, "What's a template for?," having never ever used one! lol. At the time AGOC got its start, there were a few ebay groups out there; however, they werent accepting any new members. Then, I had an idea. If all of us who wanted to be in a primitive group joined together and supported each other, we' could form our own eBay group and have a huge following. That's how we got started!

I have to say it was hard at first figuring out how to invite people and how to promote our group, but once it got going, and it took off we had a great time! We have built great friendships at AGOC. It has definitely been a great way to meet people that love the same things...primitives! We all do our own hand made items. (That is one thing that sets us apart from some eBay groups out there.) We don't sell imports or "ready made" things on the AGOC eBay page. We support each other and promote each other. We have had several advertisements in national magazines too! (That's been interesting too! lol) Who would've thought our small group would be advertising in such magazines!

We've also branched out a bit from eBay and now have an AGOC website. Several of our members sell primitives on this website: www.agatheringofcrows.com . (This is just one more perk to being a member of AGOC.)

I know I have learned so much from all the ladies and have made great friendships. I'm so glad to be apart of such a wonderful, inspirational group of ladies! Thanks ladies for making this "our" eBay group!

Visit www.agatheringofcrows.com and Pammi's page today!

THE NEW ISSUE IS OUT!!!!

2007-05-02T16:17:00.000-05:00

The new issue of A Gathering of Crows is out!!! Check it out today!!

www.agatheringofcrows.com

Lots of new goodies have been added! A great time to get something for mom! Mother's Day is May 13th!

While your there sign up for AGOC's newsletter! When you sign up for the newsletter you will be entered to win this great prize!

This month's drawing comes to you from Connie
of Barnwood Blues on eBay! This Band-Aid Box Album is sweet any time of year!

April Issue Out!

2007-04-06T13:21:00.000-05:00

Our April issue of our A Gathering of Crows online magazine is out! Lots of new goodies have been listed on the AGOC's members pages! Check it out!

http://www.agatheringofcrows.com

While there, you can also sign up for our Mailing List and be entered in a chance to receive an awesome prize! This month's prize has been donated by Cindy's Homespun!

Don't miss YOUR chance to win!

There is also some great eBay tips under the Articles! Check them out as well!

We'd also like to welcome you all to your new blog. Please bookmark us and check back often as we will be featuring the artists and designers of AGOC and much more!

A Gathering Of Crows

April's Featured Crow!

Don't forget!

April Issue of A Gathering of Crows!

Now on Etsy!!

A new issue of AGOC!!

Featured Crow!!!

New issue is out!!!

Featured Crow

And the winner is.......

“AGOC’s First Annual Primitive Christmas Tree Contest”

Have a favorite Holiday recipe?

Look whats on eBay!

November's Featured Crow!!!!!

November's Issue!!

Happy Halloween!

October's Featured Crow

Primitive Fall Decorating...

The new issue of AGOC *A Gathering of Crows* is out!!!

September issue of A Gathering of Crows!!!

Giveaway!!

August issue of A Gathering of Crows is out!!!

July's issue of AGOC is out!!!!

some crow humor....

WE'RE FEATURING....

THE NEW ISSUE IS OUT!!!!

April Issue Out!

The new issue of AGOC A Gathering of Crows is out!!!