Little Witches Tea Party Photo

Just one more Primitive Freebie for today. I've been going through all my Vintage Photos and couldn't resist playing with this one too for a freebie. A Little Witches Tea Party photo for you.

That's just too cute for a Primitive Halloween craft project or gift tag. Just click once on the image to open it to its full size, then right-click on it to save it to your computer. And as always, this is free for your personal use only...it may not be used or sold for profit.

Peek-a-Boo Witch Photo

OK, so I'm in digital mode right now and felt like playing with some vintage photos to make some more Primitive Freebies for you for October and that will be a perfect touch for your Primitive Halloween crafting...especially if you love to use Vintage Photos in your crafting like I do. This first one is called Peek-a-Boo Witch. As you can see, it's a cute little witch girl playing peek-a-boo.

I've added a couple of digital elements to jazz her up a bit for the holiday. This was such a cute image I couldn't wait to do something with it, so though a witch hat would be perfect for Halloween. Who knows...maybe she's playing Hide and Seek with some little witch friends.

Click on the image to enlarge it to full size, then right-click to save it to your computer. And, as always, this image is free for your personal crafting needs. But it is not allowed to be used or sold for profit.

Pumpkin Jack Tag Freebie

I love Primitive Freebies, don't you? That's why I like to make some freebie hantags and Primitive Graphics to give away here at Tattered Sisters from time to time. And since it's still Fall, I'm sticking with pumpkins. So I've created this Pumpkin Jack Tag freebie for you.

Click on the image to open it full size. Then right-click on the image to save it to your computer. Remember that my freebies are free for your personal use only. They cannot be used for commercial purposes/resale for profit. Hope you like it. Enjoy!

Ginger Citrus Simmering Spices

If you liked my Spiced Cider Simmering Spices recipe, then you might like this one too: Ginger Citrus Simmering Spices. It's easy to make and will make a great addition to your Primitive Recipes. (Note: this is not a beverage...it's like potpourri and is only meant to be enjoyed as a way to scent your home.)

These make the perfect Primitive Gifts, great as hostess gifts or just something to surprise a friend.

Ingredients

• Dried Orange Slices
• Ginger Root chunks
• Cinnamon Sticks
• Whole Cloves
• Whole Allspice

You will also need your choice of Mason Jars and some raffia for the jar lid.

You don't need any precise measurements for this recipe. It's really just about layering each of the ingredients until you get to the top. I always start with 3-4 orange slices, then add a few pieces of ginger root, then the cinnamon sticks, cloves and allspice. I also add either a hangtag to the back, or a sticker to the bottom with directions for simmering. They can be added to a simmering potpourri pot, or to an old pot on the stovetop. Notice I don't add any fragrance oil to this recipe; it's all natural so it can't hurt the pan used for simmering. The ingredients just need to be covered with water and simmer on low--remembering to always check the water level! The smell is fabulous. Perfect for fall.

Note: I don't dry my own orange slices. I buy all my ingredients from suppliers listed on my Primitive Crafting Supplies page.

Fall Fixins

I love Prim Fixins, as so many of us do. I always have some sitting around in a bowl or a jar somewhere this time of year, especially if they are filled with all the colors of Fall. So I thought I'd just show you a little packaging idea for giving some Fall Fixins as a gift (or even to sell).

You can use any Fixins you like, of course. But in the photo I've just used rosehips, cinnamon sticks, and putka pods, scented in Pumpkin Pie scent. I've also thrown in some dried orange slices for an extra pop of color. They always look so nice in a bowl with the fixins. Of course, you could add Dough Ornies if you like to add another prim touch. Then I just put it all in a clear cello bag and tied it with some raffia. You could use the tried and true primitive standby, homespun, because that always looks cute and prim. I also always put a tag on the back with a little caution notice about the fragrance oil, since it really isn't meant to be in contact with painted or finished surfaces.

You could also put these in a jar, like I did the Primitive Putkas in a Jar. That always makes for a great presentation. No matter what you do with your fixins, they are a great touch for your  Primitive Fall decor.