~Grunge Goddess Primitives~

Baby it's cold outside...

2011-11-30T19:46:00.000-08:00

Alot going on this time of year. Parties, gift giving, gift making, baking and spending time with our wonderful friends has taken up most of it. I had a moment and wanted to share our son Alec's beautiful and as always, incredible photos.

He decided to join his Dad and Uncles this year in Colorado on their annual hunting trip. He hiked the mountain sides with only a loaded camera and by far had the best shot! These are just a few of them.

The pond reeds are my favorite. Hope there is a framed photo present under my tree this year...hint hint ;o).

"It's Beginning to Look Alot Like Christmas" has begun!

2011-10-25T22:31:00.000-07:00

"It's beginning to look alot like Christmas" challenge begins with a grungy snowman!

He's made of stuffed batting and stained with coffee and cinnamon. Pink grunged scarf and twig arms.
His hat is made of osnaburg muslin, painted, stained and sanded.
His face is embroidered with two black beads for his coal eyes, French knots for his coal smile and carrot orange thread for his nose.
A "sprinkle" of clear, German glass glitter for a fresh fallen snow feel.
He measures 8" tall and approx 8" from arm to arm.

He's sold, but I can always make more!
Inquiries on purchase or questions, please contact me at: grungegoddessprimitives@yahoo.com
Or click on the AHA MARKETPLACE button on the left side of my blog.

2011 5th Annual Victorian Holiday Boutique

2011-10-09T08:01:00.000-07:00

Yes, it's that time of year again. Friday, October 28th and Saturday, October 29th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm are the dates to save!

The Annual Victorian Holiday Boutique has outgrown Prescott's Brinkmeyer House this year we have moved to the beautiful, historic Hassayampa Inn's Arizona Room, downtown Prescott (yes, I said downtown!).

I will be selling Halloween and Winter Holiday themed ornies and dolls. My bestest sister Barbie of Periwinkle13 and bestest friend Cheryl will be sending beautiful bead work for sale too.

Creations by CS Designs will also be featured by my good friend Cindy. You can check her out at Creatively Living My Destiny under "sharing" on the left side bar of my blog.

This is a charity event with my proceeds going to Breast Cancer in memory of Angel Burch (miss you special lady!) and Dottie Viehweg, (one of Prescott's nicest ladies).

Come spend a fall weekend with us in Prescott, AZ. There's nothing like a walk through downtown when the trees change color.

So grab your hot cup of coffee, a warm jacket and take in the scent of fall.

Need more information?

Hassayampa Inn
The Arizona Room
122 East Gurley St.
Prescott, AZ
Friday, October 28th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Saturday, October 29th from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Need more info?
Call Cookie at 702.592.5886
or Bobbie 928.771.8135

A Chunkin' Munkin'

2011-10-05T16:01:00.000-07:00

My beautiful Grandbaby girl is just a little over 3 months now.
Thought I would share a cute photo of her in Mt Charleston on Sunday...
A face cute enough to eat!

My Little Dumplin'

2011-08-30T08:35:00.000-07:00

Our little Adelina turned 2 months this past week. Her colors are turquoise and orange, not the little girl pink.
My "Bohemian" baby girl.
Nonee loves you!
xxoo

GIVEAWAY AT OldGreyMare

2011-08-09T14:33:00.001-07:00

My friend Suzan at oldgreymare is having a huge "give-away"!

There are 8 amazing gifts possible, created by 8 amazing artisans.

Just click on the cowgirl on my side bar and enter to win!

Here are several possibilities:

http://oldgreymareprimitives.blogspot.com

http://www.fatcowstudio.com

http://beadandneedle.blogspot.com

http://www.ribbonstore.com

http://www.etsy.com/people/theoldwhitehouse

AHA By the Sea Challenge...PRIMITIVE DEAD GRUNGE FISH

2011-07-18T15:54:00.000-07:00

Our "By the Sea" Challenge for AHA this month gave me an idea for "dead fish"...staying in my grunge, creepy theme I like to do.
There are (5) fish total. (3) fish measuring 9" long and (2) fish measuring 7" long.

They are made from stuffed muslin, handpainted with two coats of acrylic paint, sanded and stained with coffee and cinnamon which gives them a washed up on shore appearance. They only look like they stink like dead fish! They are hanging in netting (included).

They are listed for sale at http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com/norine-centofante-grunge-goddess-primitives.html
Any questions please email me at : grungegoddessprimitives@yahoo.com.

We are Grandparents!

2011-06-30T20:13:00.000-07:00

~ADELINA SUAI~ June 24th, 2011

6.14 lbs

19 inches

She was born a week early...today is her due date. What an angel!

Happiness is no longer a warm puppy, lol...

~Harris~ Patriotic Grunge Bunny

2011-05-09T12:54:00.000-07:00

Meet Harris my Patriotic Grunge Bunny. He's now available at the AHA Marketplace. Just click on the AHA button to the left of my blog.

He measures 14 inches from the tips of his ears to the tips of his toes.

He's made from stuffed osnaburg muslin, handpainted with two coats of acrylic paint, sanded and stained with coffee and cinnamon which gives him a rich, dark chocolate glaze (looks almost edible!).

He's dressed in brick red pinstriped cuffed pants with a flag theme shirt, brick red vest with a little American Eagle button, black felt belt with silver toned buckle. He holds a slightly grunged American flag.

Hooray for the Red, White and Blue!!

Any questions please email me at : grungegoddessprimitives@yahoo.com

Now I lay me down to sleep...

2011-05-02T07:55:00.000-07:00

Now I lay me down to sleep, one less terrorist this world does keep.With all my heart I give my thanks, to those in uniform regardless of ranks. You serve our country and serve it well, with humble hearts your stories tell.So as I rest my weary eyes, while freedom rings our flag still flies.You give your all, do what you must..with God we live and God we trust.

My Bunny

2011-03-28T08:16:00.000-07:00

~My Bunny~
This is my first listing for the Year of the Rabbit. You may purchase her at the AHA Marketplace website. She is a primitive folk-art grunged doll. She measures 17" from the top of her ears to the tips of her toes. Dressed in a pink, robin's egg blue and taupe outfit with matching button floral accent.
http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com/norine-centofante-grunge-goddess-primitives.html

Year of the Rabbit at AHA Marketplace

2011-03-27T21:27:00.000-07:00

AHA Marketplace presents...
The Year of the Rabbit!!

In our artist's studio-gallery page, you'll find original, and limited edition holiday-
themed art. AHA artists offer unique, heirloom quality-collectible art for all customs,
faiths and holidays.

Our artists offer new work on the 25th of every month, bookmark us to see and
purchase new work every month! All mediums, all styles represented.

To visit each artist's studio, click on AHA Marketplace Year of the Rabbit icon on the left of my blog.

Thank you for supporting independent artists.

AHA MARKETPLACE Presents: "Under The Bigtop"

2011-02-25T15:30:00.000-08:00

~Primitive Folk-Art CIRCUS PUNK Doll~

You can find this vintage, reproduction "knock down", circus punk, primitive grunge doll now listed at AHA MARKETPLACE (just click on the AHA banner to the left of this page).

He measures 11 inches from his head to his weighted bottom. Made from stuffed osnaburg muslin, handpainted with two coats of acrylic paint, sanded and stained with coffee and cinnamon.
Please note that this is an "extreme" primitive, folk-art doll; some stitches were just meant to be seen!

~With Love From My Inferior Vena Cava~

2011-02-14T08:52:00.000-08:00

Nothing says love like an authentic heart tattoo!

My daughter's newest!

Happy "Grunge" Valentine's Day to all my friends and family,

Norine

xxoo

2011 HOLDING MY HEART...for Breast Cancer

2011-01-01T14:15:00.000-08:00

SOLD

In 2010 my wondeful friend, Angel, lost her battle with breast cancer.
In her honor I created several little snow "angels". One of which was donated for proceeds to go to the breast cancer fund this past November at the Prescott Victorian Holiday Boutique.
This one is listed on my AHA Marketplace website for January at http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com/.

~Holding My Heart~, Primitive Folk-Art, Snow Angel..
She's dressed in a grunged jumpsuit made with pink ribbon for Breast Cancer fabric. She sits holding a muslin, stuffed, painted pink, grunged heart. Her head, arms and legs are made of stuffed osnaburg muslin. All parts have two coats of paint, sanded, then grunged with coffee and cinnamon stain and sanded again. She measures 12.5 inches from the top of her head to the tips of her toes. String hanger in back for hanging and signed by doll creator.
Please note that this is an "extreme" primitive/folk-art doll...some stitches were just meant to be seen!
All of my creations come from a smoke-free enviroment.

JACK O' HEARTS

2010-11-23T11:16:00.000-08:00

Getting ready for December...

Check out my new listing on our AHA Marketplace website for December at http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com/

Primitive folk art...Jack O' Hearts! He's dressed in a grunged jumpsuit made with ~ALEXANDER HENRY'S, "TATTOO HEARTS".

Assorted red hearts with gold lame outlining on a black background. 100% cotton, quilt weight fabric. A vintage rhinestone button on his belly and a coordinating gold stars on black fabric collar.

His head, arms and legs are made of stuffed osnaburg muslin. All parts have two coats of paint, sanded, then grunged with coffee and cinnamon stain and sanded again. He measures 17 inches from the top of his head to the tips of his toes. String hanger in back for hanging.

2010 4th Annual Victorian Holiday Boutique

2010-11-09T01:10:00.000-08:00

The annual Victorian Holiday Boutique has outgrown Prescott's historic Brinkmeyer house, so this year it's moving to the Smoki Museum at 147 N. Arizona St. across from Lindley Field, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, November 12, 13 and 14th.

The 4th annual boutique will be wheelchair accessible for the first time, and people won't bump into each other so much.
The boutique hours are noon to 5 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday. There is no entrance fee and free coffee is available. The event accepts only cash and checks.

Forty-three crafters have produced hundreds of items perfect for holiday gifts, and most cost less than $20.

A short list of items includes miniature Christmas trees, cloth pumpkins, grunge dolls, ornaments, handbags, baby items, wreaths, pillows, walking sticks, jewelry, blankets, paper crafts, sachets, homemade soaps and other bath items, scarves, quilted items, photographs, books, paintings by local artists, cookbooks and lots of seasonal décor.

"If it ain't here, you don't need it!" co-organizer Bobbie Windham said only half-jokingly.

One shopper favorite is the hand-painted wine glasses with local sayings such as "What happens in Prescott stays in Prescott." Some are geared toward the Red Hat Ladies.

The sale also includes baked goods, and anyone who wants to donate food can call Nancy at 445-8765 or Cookie at 928 445-1645.

A special pink basket and pink Christmas tree raffle will benefit Jim Burch in memory of Angel Burch, a co-organizer of the annual boutique who died of breast cancer in August.

Proceeds from the boutique benefit the county government's historic Citizens' Cemetery on Sheldon Street. The Yavapai Cemetery Association is using the money to continue to build a metal fence around the cemetery to help protect its old headstones from vandals.

The boutique has raised more than $13,000 for the fence so far.

Over the years, many of the cemetery's headstones have been stolen or destroyed. It is the final resting place for thousands of Prescott's first pioneers, located at 815 E. Sheldon St.

My New Listing at AHA...Grunged Pumpkin Pete

2010-10-25T09:14:00.000-07:00

SOLD

GRUNGED PUMPKIN PETE DOLL

Check out my new listing on our AHA Marketplace website beginning today. http://www.ahaartistsstudio.com/

Pete is dressed in a grunged jumpsuit made with Jack o' lanterns and a dark orange and black striped grunged collar with a rusty pin and bell accent on his belly. His head, arms and legs have two coats of orange paint, then are grunged with dark coffee and cinnamon stain, and sanded. String hanger in back for hanging.

Please note that this is an "extreme" primitive, folk-art doll; some stitches were just meant to be seen! Doll will come to you signed and dated by doll artist Norine Centofante. All of my creations come from a smoke-free environment.

Ahl Cooped Up...Her First Giveaway

2010-10-07T09:11:00.000-07:00

Thanks to all her followers. Pat at Ahl Cooped Up is offering one of her very popular Frosty the Snowman. She'll will be adding some extras, but that's a secret.

The rules are simple.
1. You must be a follower of her blog for one entry. 2. If you leave a comment, you get two entries. 3. If you post this on your blog, you get three entries.
She will be picking the winner on her Mother's 80th Birthday, Oct. 22.

If you would like to purchase one, he's listed on her website, etsy, and there is an eBay auction going on for one now. Just look to the right of my blog and click on Ahl Cooped Up for your chance to win!!

Good Luck!!

Primitive Folk-Art Raggedy WITCH-ESSCA Doll

2010-09-20T10:29:00.000-07:00

I would like to share my Primitive little Raggedy Witch-essca "grunge" doll and her little black cat that I have listed on ebay.

She measures 12 inches from head to the bottom of her little black boots. She's made from muslin, stuffed and stained with coffee and cinnamon.
Her little undergarment and petticoat are made of muslin and her dress is little skull fabric on black. Two button accents.
Black button eyes, embroidered nose, mouth and eye features. Her hair strands are thick black, soft blend, lamb's wool yarn. Little black painted and grunged osnaberg muslin hat. All grunged with coffee and cinnamon stain.

SORRY SHE'S SOLD

I am also listing my Primitive Little Raggedy DORTY of OZ Doll on our AHA Marketplace beginning September 25th.

www.ahaartistsstudio.com

She measures 12 inches from head to the bottom of her little red shoes. She's made from muslin, stuffed and stained with coffee and cinnamon.
Her little bloomers and petticoat are made of muslin and her dress is pale blue gingham fabric with two button accents. Both are "grunged" with coffee stain.
Handpainted white socks and red shoes. Black button eyes, embroidered nose, mouth and eye brows. Her hair strands are thick, soft blend, lamb's wool yarn, tied with a matching piece of grunged fabric.

Connie of Celebrate 365 is the winner of my AHA GIVEAWAY!!

2010-09-13T14:39:00.000-07:00

Our AHA Holiday Blog Giveaway is over and the winner for my blog is comment number 19, 'Connie' of Celebrate 365!
Congratulations Connie!
Please drop me a message (my facebook identity is Grunge Goddess Primitives) with your mailing address so I can ship out this little doll to you asap!
Thank you everyone who participated!
Norine

Check Connie's blog at: http://www.celebrate365.com/

aHa MARKETPLACE CELEBRATION GRAND OPENING PLUS GIVEAWAY!

2010-08-25T14:06:00.000-07:00

aHa Marketplace opens August 25th with Grand Giveaways!
The aHa Studios Marketplace is open for business August 25th!!

And to celebrate this momentous occasion all Artisans are participating in a Blog Give-away! This Give-away will run from August 25th through September 12th. The rules are very simple, and you have a chance to win more than one prize.

Here's how it works.

First, each Artisan has posted a picture of our give-away prize clearly marked on our blogs. Next we have all chosen a random number.

All you have to do is post a comment under each prize picture (make sure to leave your email address so we can notify you). Now, if your comment corresponds with the Artisan's chosen number, then hooray, you win the prize for that blog. So, the more comments you post, the more chances you have to win! Easy!

Each of us have listed our fellow Artisans on our blogs, so all you have to do is follow the list from blog to blog, find the prize and comment. What could be easier?

All contest prizes will be posted on August 25th!

Good luck and Thank You for participating in the American Holiday Artist's Studio Marketplace Great Give-away!

anotherlinda

Back In The Day Originals

Boy Howdie Folk Art

Elysian Field Originals

Fantasy Whispers

Folk `n Fiber

Folk Art By Penny

Folk Art From The Heart

Ginny Diezel Studios

Golders Creaky Gate

Granny Wolf Originals

Howling Mood Designs

Lowell Country Designs

Lynnelilly's Dog Art

Mother's Dream Artworks

Seasonal Whimsies

Skellyton Art

Smirking Goddes Studios

The Christmas Corgi

The Goode Wife Of Washington County

The Snippets

Whimsical Endeavors

Wings And Paws Whimsies

Enter to win my ~Primitive Folk Art Raggedy Doll~ give-away prize. She measures 12 inches from head to the bottom of her little black shoes. She's made from muslin, stuffed and stained with coffee!

I have chosen a lucky number, and all you have to do is leave a comment below and again your email address, if your comment number matches my chosen lucky number, then you win! Winner will be notified September 12, 2010.

Good Luck to all!

"STOMP" Collecting

2010-08-19T08:49:00.000-07:00

KEL KEL'S CLOSET...

Some women collect dolls. Some collect vintage fabrics (I know one personally, me). Some women even collect husbands (I know one of those too). And some women collect shoes...

This is a short (or lengthy depending how much you love a great pair of shoes), blog about a good friend of mine, here in the Las Vegas area, obsession with shoes. Not to be cofused with a dealing box designed to hold several decks of playing cards, but possibly just as expensive.

I have been asked to help clear out her double walk-in closet. Yes, I wrote "double" walk-in closet. She has the best taste and an appetite for very nice, fashion savvy apparel. I am sure with every item sold, another will replace it...but what fun we will have!

Stay with me here and follow the journey as I am listing name brand shoes, handbags and clothing (top of the line) for her at ebay.com. And please feel free to contribute to her cause if you see anything you "need".

I have placed a link to her beautiful things on the right of this blog, under lebudhz. Just click and shop from home. She is offering low starting bids and "free", USPS shipping on all her items. (The listing begins tonight at 9 PM, Pacific Time.)

American Holiday Artists New Marketplace

2010-08-17T07:42:00.000-07:00

A fabulous new web site filled with one-of-a-kind, original holiday art will debut on August 25th! American Holiday Artists Studio Marketplace (link will be provided on the launch date Aug 25.)

Thank you Suzanne (our fearless leader and founder), Susan, Sally and Sheryl for all your hardwork!

Just click the green AHA American Holiday Artists box on the right side of my page.