The Old Glory Company

Independence Day

2010-07-04T08:39:00.002-04:00

Wishing everyone a very Safe & Happy 4th of July!

It's All About The Shimmer

2010-06-26T11:02:00.004-04:00

Shimmery, shiny Mica Flakes! Don't you just love the way it adds a perfect finishing touch? It's here and we are so excited about that!

We want everyone, especially those who haven't had the chance to work with it, to try it out. You will get a very generous heaping cup full and that's enough for quite a few projects...a little goes a long way!

Please visit The Old Glory Company for all of the details...and, as always, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Something Special For You

2010-06-10T16:00:00.001-04:00

Summer is right around the corner, but these warm days are feeling like Summer is already here! So many of us are getting ready for shows and it's time to start thinking about Fall....and Winter. :)

There are 3 NEW Patterns getting ready to make their way to you...but, if you need something to get you started, please visit The Old Glory Company website for a very special E-Pattern sale!

Wishing you sunny days and firefly nights...and, as always, I thank you from the bottom of my heart..

Take Care...

Our Super Duper "Rusting Everything Recipe"

2010-05-20T19:35:00.002-04:00

Rusty Grungy Safety Pins

After trying so many different "rusting recipes", we are so happy to share this one with you! This recipe will give you lots of rust and lots of grunge. It takes a couple of days to get this great old look, but it's well worth the wait! This is the way we rust everything..pins, bells, chains...anything we need to use to finish off the grungy details!

Day 1

Step 1: Get a package of safety pins from your local Dollar Store or discount store...be sure they are not stainless steel...those won't rust!! Mix 2 Cups of Apple Cider Vinegar and 1 Cup of Household Bleach in an old container or bucket. Be Sure You Do This Outside In A Well Ventilated Area. Dump your safety pins in this mix and be sure they are completely covered. Let them soak for 1 hour. Put on your Rubber Gloves and remove the safety pins, spreading them out flat on an old metal cookie sheet...not teflon or non-stick!! Allow to dry outside overnight.

Step 2: By morning you should see some rust or discoloration. Using a small spray bottle, mist over the pins with Apple Cider Vinegar...just a light coat. Allow the pins to dry outside.

Step 3: After 6-8 hours, flip the pins over and mist again with the Apple Cider Vinegar. Allow to sit outside overnight

Day 2

Step 1: Good Morning!! Flip those pins once again and be sure they are spread out and lying flat. Once again, using youyr spray bottle, mist lightly with the Apple Cider Vinegar. Let them dry outside.

Step 2: Once the pins are completely dry, spray a light coat of Spray Adhesive all over the pins. Sprinkle with lots of cinnamon. Spray the adhesive again, over the cinnamon. Sprinkle just a bit of cinnamon and allow to dry.

Step 3: When pins are dry, flip over and spray a light coat of Spray Adhesive and sprinkle with lots of cinnamon. Spray the adhesive again, over the cinnamon and then sprinkle just a bit of cinnamon and allow to dry.

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Recipe Needfuls

Safety Pins or Bells (not stainless steel)
2-3 Cups of Apple Cider Vinegar
1 Cup Household Bleach
Spray Adhesive
Rubber Gloves
Cinnamon
Old Plastic Container or Bucket
Old Metal Cookie Sheet
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Enjoy the upcoming weekend...your kindness is greatly appreciated...

Can You Believe It???

2010-03-19T21:53:00.002-04:00

The Primitive Goods Gathering Link was not complete!! That's what happens when you try to do too any things at once...

The Old Glory Company

Primitive Goods Gathering

Luckily, some of you were able to visit by using the link on the website, but for those of you that had trouble here, everything is fixed!!

Thanks to my very observant and concerned sister, all is now well in Old Glory Land!

Have a wonderful weekend....take care...

2010-03-19T17:00:00.005-04:00

WELCOME!!

Thanks so much for stopping by! We hope you will have an extra minute or two to visit our prim gathering that begins at 8PM, EST . Here's the place:

The Old Glory Company

Primitive Goods Gathering

You will not need a password to enter.

Enjoy your visit and take good care!

Just A Reminder

2010-03-18T22:18:00.007-04:00

The past couple of days have gone by so fast!! So much to do for our Primitve Goods Gathering, but we are in the home stretch now. :)

Just wanted to show you a couple of my faves...how cute is this little Night Light? The bulb is so great looking!

And, I am a sucker for chalkware...

Love this Abe Lincoln Journal! There's just something about his picture that speaks to me...I read and re-read his autobiography in Jr. High (there was no "Middle School" way back then) and have always been been fascinated by the Civil War.

Anyway...I hope you will be able to stop by our Gathering and spend some time looking over all of our prim treasures! The link will be posted tomorrow and you will be able to check everything out at 8 PM, EST.

Thanks so much and take good care....

Just Needed To Add Something...

2010-03-16T17:55:00.002-04:00

I can't even begin to tell you how excited I am about the Giveaway Drawing...tonight, the winner will be chosen! Between all of the new followers and comments on here and the amazing number of patterns that have been purchased...well, one book from Jill Peterson just didn't seem to be enough. So.....

We are going to also be giving away a copy of Jill's first book, "Homestead"!

And, don't worry...it is also signed by Jill and will be a great addition to your primitive collection. Both of the books are amazing and I just know the winner will love whichever one she receives!!

We decided that the fair way to draw will work like this: the first name will receive "The Settlement" and the second name will receive "Homestead".

That's about it...we are really working to have everything ready for our Primitive Goods Gathering...but, wanted to take a minute and share this news!!

You guys are the best...I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

A Big Thank You!!

2010-03-13T19:00:00.004-05:00

Oh My Gravy!!

What a busy day we had yesterday...all I have to say is THANKS A BUNCH!!! No Kidding...and at one point, I was moving way faster than my brain could keep up. So thanks to those of you that hung in there and showed great patience & understanding. :)

Just wanted to show you a couple of other things that will be available at our Primitve Goods Gathering. Rusty bells and nails, some grungy tea lights and a different type of Primitive Paper.

These are Stationary Bundles with a Quill and Lamplighter. How perfect on an old desk...maybe with some wire rim glasses and an old inkwell.. (hint, hint)

We are almost ready. Well, I say that, but I also know myself too well...there will be some scramblin' at the last minute, I am sure of that! I keep looking at some of my most favorite finds, hoping you will love them as much as I do!

After a couple of busy days, I am taking a few hours to visit with one of my dearest friends tomorrow....she will only be in town a couple of days. She & her hubby are celebrating their anniversary this week and have asked me to join them for a fun day at Disney World! Oh, I am a die hard Disney-phile...I never leave home without my annual pass...who knows when I might need to make an emergency trip to the Magic Kingdom. Epcot and good friends...who could ask for more??

Thanks again for your continued loyalty and support...and, as always, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

2010-03-04T17:35:00.039-05:00

Welcome to

The Old Glory Company!

If you found your way here through our website, our newsletter or another friend's blog, I hope you enjoy your visit and stop by often. Hoping to share a common love of all things primitive...whether that be the dark, well worn pieces that look like they have stories to tell or the lighter, more cottage-style pieces that seem to bring a smile to your face.

To celebrate this brand new adventure, we are starting off with a giveaway...and we really think it's something special!

One of the most sought after primitive books out there, is the new book by Jill Peterson, "The Settlement". Have you had a chance to see this?? It is a primitive lovers dream and more. Picture after picture of the incredible homesteads of some of the most recognized primitive legends along with stories of their lives. How about Jennifer & Norma Schneeman? Robert & Millie Huckabay? Tom Pryor of Cabin Farm Antiques? And, there are recipes, quotes...you can easily lose yourself for hours in these pages.

So, what better Welcome than to offer you this exceptional book...all 215 pages!!

BUT, WAIT.....

That's not even the best part. I was lucky enough to get this book from Jill herself and...SHE SIGNED IT JUST FOR YOU!!!

Now...how do you get your chance for this book, signed by the author, Jill Peterson of Frontier Homestead? Easy Peasy....

You will have 4 chances to win, so here's the deal:

1)Leave a Comment on this post. You do not have to have a blog to do this, but you must leave contact info. This gives you one chance.

2)Become a Follower of The Old Glory Company blog. This gives you one chance.

3)Add a post about this giveaway on your blog, with a link back to this blog. Let us know about it and this gives you 2 chances!!

A Random Number Generator will select the winner Tuesday, March 16th and the lucky one will be announced the following day.

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There's one more thing we just have to share with you. The Old Glory Company will be having our very first, online,
Primitive Goods Gathering on
Friday, March 19th at 8PM EST. Here's a peek...

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We have been lucky enough to find some of the most wonderful treasures for Spring...as well as some very cool pieces that you can add to your everyday space. More details to come, but it is all so exciting!!

Your visit is so appreciated...and, as always, I thank you from the bottom of my heart!