Saturday, October 16, 2010

Saturday Musings....

Hey Howdy Folks!
well, we had our needle punch class here in the shop today,...
had 7 new punchers working on a little lumina pumpkin piece...
everyone did great!
do I have any pictures to prove it?
um...
nope.
I didn't remember to take any.
I am a fool.
so I apologize!
but
thanks to the gals that came out, we sure did have fun!!!
(and thanks for putting up with the stinkbugs)
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below is a pic of some santa dolls
that I'm working on for our open house here in November,
and for the show in Fishersville in December:

I try to make each one unique,
using old fabrics and my own patterns...
after they are finished,
I like to age my dolls,
(samplers, needlepunch projects, hooked rugs...)
with my own homemade concoction!!

a mixture of "secret stuff" that ages and stains...
the base is made from my own farm-grown black walnuts,
then I add 'other stuff' to it...
I like the way it works on my finishing...
not too yellow or brown,
but a really nice sepia look...like an old, loved textile...

i get asked often what I use, and I thought:
why not make up batches?
so I did,...
AND
I've decided to share it with you!!

I'll be offering 8oz bottles of the "stuff" soon...
(waiting for the bottles to be shipped)

I don't have a name for this stuff yet...any suggestions?
I'll tell ya what...
If YOU have a name for this potion,
comment here on this post...
If I choose your suggested title,
then you'll win a free bottle!
(a $20.00 value)
(no...you will NOT be getting a glass jar like this...
you will be getting an 8oz. amber-colored bottle with a black sprayer...
this is just a small batch that I made yesterday for...ME!)
so have at it Friends & Folk,
let's here what your creative minds can come up with...
I need a NAME for this stuff!
here's some help...
it's primitive
it's dark
it stains
it ages
it REALLY stains!
um
it smells nice
use it on fabrics,
wood
painted items....
um....
it's great stuff!!
halp!

Looking forward to your input
:)
Blessings from the Farm,
Lori

43 comments:

Sweet Sue said...

Prim Magic by Notforgotten Farm or Primly Finished by Notforgotten Farm

Kathy (woolfind) said...

My first thought while reading your post was "aged essence". Your work is always so wonderful...

Kelly said...

For some reason..."Woolen Walnut" sticks in my mind...must be that one ingredient you shared!!

OLD CROW FARM said...

Looks like "Old Notforgotten Farm Magic" to me! Hugs, Sher

Alice ~ Folk Art Primitives said...

How about "Notforgotten Farm's Home Brew" ??!! Or "Age in a Bottle"? Whatever you call it, people will love it!

kelley said...

Miss Notties Aging Potion...and I can see a photo of you with a twinkle in your eye on the bottle...sepia toned of course...

Lee Morrison said...

How about "Farm Witch Potion #9" or that "Old Black Magic!!!" Now I have that song in my head!! LOL!

Lee

Gayle said...

How 'bout 'Instant Age'.......

Star Quilt Company said...

A good name would be "Don't Hide Your Age" sincerely, Linda B.

GailinVirginia said...

oh, "Lori's Aging Magick"
would work for me to buy and use:)

Nan ~ Threadwork Primitives said...

Looks like great stuff. How 'bout Old time potion or Grubby potion.
~Nan

Merilde said...

Mine is too long, but I couldn't resist:
The "I've Forgotten what I put into it" All Purpose Aging Stain.
"Fresh from the Farm" This is fun - love all the ideas!
Lori

Kattywhompus Primitives said...

Ageing Potion: Ingredients Unknown.

WARNING: DO NOT DRINK! May cause unwanted hair growth on face and chin.

:) Rhonda

Cathy G. said...

"Notforgotten Ageing Concoction" Easier done than said.

Sounds like wonderful stuff Lori!

Cathy G

Anonymous said...

Notforgotten Walnut Tincture, age and character develops with each spray creating lasting treasures reminiscent of days gone by.

Can't wait to get some....we have the same blog template....!!

Ronda

susiedele said...

I like that one that Lee said, "Old Black Magic". How about "Old Nut".
Hope you're felling better today.

Susie

Aimee Jeffries said...

A few that come to mind are "Vintage Kissed", "Hug of Time", "Kissed by Time" and..."Presto Age-O" lol

basketsnprims said...

Lori's Strange Brew ~ made in her own cauldron at Notforgotten Farm
Pam

acorn hollow said...

how about notforgotten patina. or patina notforgotten made on the farm?
Cathy

acorn hollow said...

oh I just had another thought how about the stain of time?

Myra said...

Oh I like Notforgotten Farm's Aging Elixir or Lori's Aging Elixir. I like the work "elixer" because it conjures up images of those old timey salespeople. :o)

Rugs and Pugs said...

How about Prim Potion by Notforgotten Farm?

Penny said...

"Super Smelling Stain Stuff" ????!

Linda ★ Parker's General said...

'Instant Grunge'
Sounds good to me.
★Linda★

Sandy, Sisters of Season said...

Hi Lori, Just stopping by to say Hi. Your Christmas dolls sure look cute. Have a nice Sunday! Sandy:O)

Marylin /Poussy said...

i love your blog
best regard
marylin france

Donna said...

"AGED to PERFECTION"

Charlene ♥ NC said...

Fresh from the cauldron...Lori's Magick Aging Potion ~ safe for fabric and wood, but beware of contact with skin...unless you want to advance your age!

Anonymous said...

How about "Cauldron Concoction" Really enjoy reading your blog.
Lisa B.

Kim said...

How about

"That Witchy Brew"

"Spray it! Smell it! Darken it!

Can't wait to get some!!!

xoxoxoxkim

NMK said...

Lori's Magic Potion to Die For !

Tee Hee

grannyb said...

notforgotten farm walnut stain

Wendy said...

Hey Lori, how about "Tyme in a Bottle"? ;-)

The Attic said...

Notforgotten Sepia Medium

I'd like to try it on my dolls.

Judy
Attic Raggedys

LadyV said...

Ok, I'll add my two cents...How about "Old Aging Brew"

Anonymous said...

All these ideas are good. I was thinking about something along the lines of "NotForgotten Aging Potion" or "Time in a Bottle". I like the word "elixir" as well. So many creative people in the blogging world! Tina S

thislittlepiggy5@mchsi.com

Jacqueline said...

How about "Better with Age"


jleibfried@aol.com

Anonymous said...

Hi Lori, "All Purpose Prim Elixer" or "NFF's Prim Elixer Mixture" is what came to mind. Sounds like good stuff whatever it's called! lol

Blessings,
Sher B.

sheepyhollow said...

How about... "Simply Bottled Tyme"

Jen

From Sherry's Heart said...

"MAGICKAL AGING POTION"
Brewed AT
Notforgotten Farm

The Queen

my3Kitties said...

How about Aging Creme? There are allot of good ones to pick!

marly said...

STAINS OF TIME
DARK AGES BREW
AGING BATH

But my vote is for Miss Nottie's Aging Potion!

Anonymous said...

Pure Walnut Aging Elixer