The Swimmers

      THE SWIMMERS

Betty and Mavis Anne are  "The Swimmers"

The finish line is in sight as you root them on

as the pair show their toothy  grins.

This comic-like piece offers bright colors and a lot of personality.

Button jointed limbs adds to the whimsy.

This piece is mounted on lake-aged wood measuring 17x6inches

Betty is 12x5 inches and Mavis Anne is 8x4 inches.

This item is not primmed...it is an Art Doll.

The Swimmers are a pattern designed by Sally Lampi.

 Handmade by Carol Yapel of Faern-Laega Art Dolls

The Swimmers will come to you sign and dated by Carol.

This item is intended for decorative and display purposes only. 

it is NOT a toy and should not be handled by children.

If you would like more photos email me or go to

http://www.faern-laega.blogspot.com.

$99.00 plus shipping

Red .....White.... and Blue!

MISS LIBERTY ANNIE

This Annie has it all...that is.... all American!

You can almost her chant "U.S.A. U.S.A."

This doll is an extreme primitive in style.  She is prim perfect!

Annie measures  about 30 inches.

Made of osnaburg, french cotton toile and country prints of blue. Laced edged pantaloons draw your eye to her painted red striped stockings.  Bells adorn her shoes. The crown is made of gold painted artist canvas.

The torch is painted muslin attached to textile bobbin.

Annie's  U.S.A. sash is hand painted.  

 It is pinned with a Teddy Roosevelt political button.

Necklace is of rusted wire and star, with of course 1776.

Her eyes and mouth are hand embroidered.  Her nose is the traditional Annie  style of red wool.  An old red shade  of hair was used.  Her hair is mussed for effect.  She will not disappoint the Annie collector nor the Americana lover.

If you are looking for a doll that has the time forgotten look...  discovered in Grandma's attic.. this is the one for you!

Miss Liberty Annie was created from a pattern by Sew Prim. 

She will come to you signed and dated by

Carol Yapel of Butternut Creek Folk Art.

This item is for decorative  or display purposes only.  It is not a toy and should not be handled by children.

(Special Note:  This is the third Miss Liberty Annie that I have made I am NOT currently taking orders)

$250.00 Each

domestic shipping included

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BLUEBIRD NODDER

This item is a simple prim accent  for your home.   My Bluebird is right at home on my front porch.

Made of durable upholstery material. The strawberry is lavender filled, red velvet. this piece measures 9"x9".

Nice size to place here, there or anywhere!

This item is intended for decorative display purposes only.  It is NOT a toy and should not  be handled by children.

Made by Butternut Creek Folk Art.

$20.00 Each

Domestic shipping included

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NANNY IRENE DRESS

Do you need a Prim piece to accent that special spot....in your laundry room perhaps?  This will fill the bill.  Made of muslin and various homespuns.....Nanny Irene's dress is aged to primfection!  The dress will come with a custom handmade Minnesota birch hanger.

The dress measures about 30 inches....

add another 3 inches for the hanger.

Nanny even picked some Sweet Annie for you.

This item is for decorative and display purposes only.  It is not a toy and should not be handled by children

$29.00 each  Sold!

Plus shipping and handling

Call me to see what is at the store!

DOEDA ON HER TOADSTOOL

DOEDA  ON HER TOADSTOOL

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Doeda is a  an extreme primitive woodland fairy. 

She is made of painted muslin with touches of organza here and there. This  piece stands 20 inches.

 Wide eyed Doeda has an abundance of "hair".  Be sure to notice her pixie like ears. She is wearing the quintessential fairy shirt and cross-over top.  Her wings are firmly attached and tied with a small bow.

The toadstool is Doeda's permanent home..... firmly attached.   The  4 X4 inch base is covered this natural moss.  Cork  is attached to the bottom of the base.

Doeda will be a perfect accent   for your little princeses room.  A must have for an older princeses collection.

This piece was designed by Nanny Norton. 

Carol Yapel of Butternut Creek Folk Art brought Doeda to life.

She will come to you signed and dated by Carol.

This item is intended for decorative and display purposes only.

It is NOT a toy and should NOT be handled by children.

$139.00

 Domestic Shipping included

Email me if you would like just  the toadstool or Doeda seperatly.

PIRATE COUPLE

THE PIRATE COUPLE

(Click on picture for detail)

Walker D. Plank and Wendy Deck-Walker have tied the knot!

This couple  is loaded with personality.....  from the patch over Walker's eye to his Lake Erie driftwood  pegleg to his pet parrot perched atop his flag pole.

Wendy, a pirate wench, has big, blue button eyes.

Her midrif top shows off her  heart tattoo located next to her "outie" navel.

Wendy has a hook for a left hand !

Both are heavliy primmed, measuring 19 inches head to toe.

The pair do NOT have hangers.  If you would  like them to hang let me know.

   What a perfect gift for those who live and love the sea!

A great addition to a childs room on a high shelf  away from little hands.

Sure to become the "much loved dolls from my past".

The pattern was inspired by Nanny Norton.

Each piece will be signed and dated by

Carol Yapel of Butternut Creek Folk Art
These items are intended for

decorative and display purposes only.  They are NOT toys

and should NOT be handled by children.

$152.00  for the pair
domestic Shipping included

If you believe they should not remain a couple:

$79.00 each

domestic shipping included

All Wendy's and Walker's have jumped ship
Please email me to place an order!

Think Spring!

BUNNY FIND THE CARROTS

Are there any carrots left in the patch? 

Perfect accent for Spring.  Yet appropriate for year round display.

This prim bunny is high as she is wide in circumference.... 14 inches.

She's holding her string of carrots.  Also, available with carrot bunch in each hand.

Pattern is designed by Kentucky Primitives.

Delightful spring colors Pink, Yellow, Blue, Chartruce.
This item is intended for decorative purposes only. 
It is NOT a toy and should not be handled by children

$29.00 Each  e-mail for availabilty
last    4 available   at the store 
domestic shipping included

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MISS DAISY AND HER EGG BASKET

Miss Daisy is a must for The Rabbit collector.  At 34 inches high she is eye catching, and just plain "prim perfect".   Her painted eyes will draw you into her gentleness.  Long, black whiskers add to her charm.

Her egg basket is filled with 4 eggs in a bed of Sweet Annie.

This item was designed by Veena's Primitive.

Daisy will come to you signed and dated by Carol Yapel of Butternut Creek Folk Art.

This item is intended for decorative and display purposes only.
 It is NOT a toy and should not be handled by children.

$125.00 each   SOLD  to a Prim Lover  Thank You !

domestic shipping include

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PRIM VEGGIES

The phrase "a picture is worth a thousand words" applies here.

Perfect for kitchen display.  Fantastic on a table.

Carrot can easily be hung by the rusty wire hoop in center atop the greens.

Cabbage heads are sure to fool your guests.  

My most popular selling veggies!

These items are intended for decorative and display purposes only.

They are NOT toys and should not be handled by children.

Large carrots 12 inches long......$14.00 each

Small carrots 8 inches long .........$9.00  each

Cabbage heads appox 8 inches.......$ 13.00 each

plus shipping 

SOLD OUT 

You can place an order if you would like

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"DILL"

Dill is the loveable frog, near and dear to all the inhabitants at Butternut Creek .  Has she been given a big 'ole kiss or is she looking to give one?....you take the story from there. 

 This item is painted and primmed for a great country look.   Her aged white pettipants to her grunged green blouse and pinifore will please the frog lovers.    Best  displayed on a shelf.  Dill sits perfectly in all her glory at about 8 inches head to hinnie..hinnie to toes another 8 inches.

Fall in love with Dill!

Inspired by Simply Nantucket's,

 Handmade by Carol Yapel of Butternut Creek Folk Art

Dill will come to you signed and dated by Carol.

This item is intended for decorative and display purposes only. 

It is NOT a toy and should not be handled by children.

$85.00  each

shipping included

domestic only

2 available   1 left

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HOME, HOME SWEET CARROT

This little rabbit is a smart little rabbit!  He found a 12 inch carrot to call home.  This carrrot is hand made with multi-shades of green fabrics for the carrots top and painted and aged  for the body of the carrot.

A pocket is  sewn into the  front ...a perfect place for the tuck bunny to live!

A rusty wire was used to make this item hang freely!

 Pattern design by Gloria Lowell .

 Handmade  by Carol Yapel of Butternut Creek Folk Art 

she will sign and date this piece for you.

This item is intended for decorative and display purposes only.

It is NOT a toy and should not be handled by children.

                                     

 $29.00  each
shipping included

domestic only

Sold out

Items For Sale

CUPID'S LOVE

 Cupid does what he knows best: Spreading Love.

Sure to bring a smile to everyones face.

  18 inches in height.

Cupid  is an extreme primitive piece.

 Handmade doll  by Carol Yapel of Butternut Creek Folk Art.

Inspired from a Nanny Norton design.

This item is intended for decorative display purposes only.

This item is NOT a toy and should NOT be handled by children.

$57.00  Shipping included.

 Domestic only.

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GEORGE WASHINGTON AND BLUE SKIN

If you collect George you have to have this piece!

A great eye, catching piece of folk art, with attention to detail.

Each piece is 28 inches in height. Lightly primed.

Suitable for hanging or display in a seated position.

Stick is Lake Erie driftwood.

Handmade by Carol Yapel of Butternut Creek Folk Art.

 Created with a Prim and Proper Folks design.

Each piece will be signed and dated by Carol.

The dolls are intended for decorative and display purposes only. 

They are NOT toys and should NOT be handeled by children.

A sale is pending  SOLD to a Collector

$195.00 shipping included 

 domestic only

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 Wee Leprechauns On- a-Stick

Just loveable wee guys!  What big smiles. Lot of little teeth.

Wishing you a "Happy St. Paddy's Day" wherever they are tucked. 

Handmade by Butternut Creek Folk Art

Remember  to keep the children away as these are NOT toys.

*Please check for availablity*   2 in stock  1 left! 

SOLD OUT

$22.00  Each  Shipping included

domestic only 

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SAM AND LIBBY AT THE STATE FAIR

Absolute Americana and Ohio folk art at its best!  

 A large hanging piece with vivid colors. Attention to detail

was give to this Prim and Proper Folk inspired design.

Handmade by Butternut Creek Folk Arts', Carol Yapel.

Sam and Libby are stump dolls standing in a starry box gondola.

Balloon is painted with bright, yet prim perfect red, white and blue. 

 Very top of  balloon  has a painted yellow sun burst. (Picture to  be posted).

This piece is lightly primmed.

A must for your collection!

This Item is intended for decorative and display purposed only.

It is NOT a toy and should not be handled by children.

$350.00  shipping included   SOLD!  

Domestic only

item may be picked up at Farley's Country Store

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Uncle Sam Tames the Hare

A must for today's American Folk Art collector!

With dimensions of 20"X16" on the diagonal,

this piece is delightful to look at, a great story telling tool.

Pattern design by Prim and Proper Folks.

This handmade item from Butternut Creek Folk Art

is intended for decorative purposes only.

It is NOT a toy and should NOT be handled by children.

                           

       $130.00  shipping included    

              domestic only