Monday, August 18, 2008

Sweet Annie and More!

I am trying a new way I found to preserve my Sweet Annie. I used to cut it and dry it upside down...but it sheds and just does not look as good as other peoples.
So, you stick it in a solution of mineral oil and citric acid for 3-4 days....

...and then hang it up to dry for a few weeks. Have any of you tried this or something else? I'll see how this works out.


Here's a few things I have made in the last few days...

Prairie Clutch Dolls, I made three & already sold one!

Hoot the owl, some big candy corn ornies and two candles I grudged like I did the pumpkin last week. *when doing this you don't have to use beeswax, use paraffin or melt old candles

And some Primitive farm animals!


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Now I have to get ready to go to Golsboro...my son still has to get a bookbag and he needs a haircut! I already warned Mary-Kate not to even look at anything to wear or anything for that matter....she has gotten PLENTY!
Well maybe I will get by my thrift stores and I always need something from Michaels!
Have a great Monday!
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  1. Linda - Behind My Red DoorAugust 18, 2008 at 10:18 AM

    I love sweet annie and I'll be curious to see if you get good results from this.

    Love all your new goodies!

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  2. lmsAugust 18, 2008 at 10:40 AM

    sweet annie was on my list to get this year to grow...and needless to say...i never got to it...so i will have to buy mine once again...i will be curious as to if this works for ya...you have been so busy making things...love the candles and the dollies...have fun shopping today...

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  3. Gettysburg HomesteadAugust 18, 2008 at 11:05 AM

    I love sweet annie but like you mine dries up and sheds everywhere... great new items.

    Mary

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  4. carolyn@simple~primitive~devotionAugust 18, 2008 at 2:22 PM

    I have never even had a chance to smell sweet annie! I guess it doesn't grow here or maybe I just don't know what it is! LOL!
    I hope your method works!
    I love the goodies you made!

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  5. JenW!~August 18, 2008 at 4:33 PM

    I've never dried anything but Im curious to see how it turns out. Love all your new stuff.

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  6. Cat Nap Inn PrimitivesAugust 18, 2008 at 4:49 PM

    love the candles..that is ingenious....love your blog too:)

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  7. Tammy ~ Country Girl at Home ~August 18, 2008 at 6:10 PM

    Beth,

    I've never smelled or dried Sweet Annie, but I love the way it looks!

    I love your fall goodies!

    Tammy

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  8. Kindra-At Home With KAugust 18, 2008 at 9:15 PM

    I will curious to see if your drying method works. I would like to grow Sweet Annie next year.

    Your new handmades look great!

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  9. ShirleeAugust 19, 2008 at 1:26 AM

    Hi, I just popped over from Gettysburg Homestead and had to comment on your piggy!
    He's adorable. Very nice work. :)

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  10. TammyAugust 19, 2008 at 5:49 AM

    Beth,
    I have an award for you on my blog. I didnt know you had already received it, but it's all good.

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  11. PicketAugust 19, 2008 at 9:25 AM

    Morning friend...I have never tried to dry flowers before...I hope this works for you..Love how you did that little pumpkin with the wax and cinnamon! Oh and I had one of those same Home Interior pics many many years ago!!!! Thankso so much for comng by today and for the sweet comment..please coome back anytime. I hope you have a wonderful week!

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  12. Back in the DayAugust 19, 2008 at 1:13 PM

    I love sweet annie! I have it everywhere in my home and shop! I wanted to tell you what a great job you did on the farm animals! They are too cute!

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  13. kari and kijsaAugust 19, 2008 at 6:04 PM

    Thank you so much for your wonderful thoughts and prayers during this time- they are so welcomed and appreciated!

    blessings,
    kari & kijsa

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 12, 2014 at 4:09 AM

    My email is ronaldsites@yahoo.com. My girlfriend and I of 31 years make and do craft shows, would like to if the new way you tried to preserve sweet annie worked , if it did would you PLEASE send the recipe that you used ,we would like to start using sweet annie to make all kinds of crafts!!!!! thank-you and hope too hear from you soon!!!!!!

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