Merry Christmas from the Cabin!

As Collie Dogs march to a Scottie's auld tune ...
... we wish Happy Christmas to Yours and to You!

Christmas for the Birds

Our feathered friends have gathered together to wish you a Merry Christmas ... to the tune of the appropriate holiday classic "White Christmas" by The Ravens for some tongue-in-cheek fun. Enjoy!

Yes, he's at it again ... Willy just can't sleep until he's seen Santa for himself (and handed over his list in person.

Jared's all curled up in a ball seemingly snoozing -- but somehow I suspect he's just playing possum.

View Jared and Willy (and a few extra surprises) on Ebay this week by clicking the Cheshire Cat link that blinks to the right of the posts!

Silent Night, Holy Night ... all bright with lights and Christmas cheer (and a few furry friends visible, too).

Little Drummer Bunnies

Forget that kid with his drum ...

... these three bunnies are willing to give him a run for his money.

Happy Holidays for all you music lovers... see these three bunnies in action on Ebay by clicking the Chessy Cat link on the right.

Scrooge

Bah!

Humbug!

See this big Humbug on Ebay this week (along with a few ornie friends) by clicking the Chessy Cat link on the right!

Bumble-licious

We're very good at topping trees with stars ...

... and we promise, we've given up reindeer steak for good.

See our Bumble Snow Monster Ornament in our Etsy shop this holiday season -- just click the dolls & toys button on the right.

Jolly Old St. Nicholas

Oh, you better watch out, you better not cry ...

.... you better not pout, I'm tellin' you why ....

.... Santa Claus is comin' to town.

The Jolly Ol' St. Nicks are on Ebay this week -- along with a few other treasures work checking out. Just click the vanishing Chessy Cat link on the right for more pictures and more surprises.

A Nightmare Before Christmas

Yeah, yeah, we know, the season's way past ...



... the color's aren't orange and black this time of year ...

... and the traditional doll and apple look a little worse for wear.



But isn't this every spooky little witch's holiday dream?

Have a Spooky Christmas with a few stocking stuffers -- and see more surprises like this on Ebay by clicking the Chessy Cat link on the right.

Peas in a Pod

Oh, the tales these veggies could tell ...

Our mini Sweet Peas in a Pod (and a Carrot, too!) are available through Sunday for our special charity sale on Ebay. Click the Cheshire Cat on the right to see pictures of our peas and their friends.

Homespun Angels

A little Homely Smile ...

... a great deal of Wise Expression ...

... and a Hopeful Thought for Christmas Day.

The Homespun Angels are simple handmades from our "Hard Times, Old Times" Christmas line. These three (and their fellow Christmas symbols) are currently for sale as part of our end-of-season charity sale right now on Ebay.

Click the Chessy Cat link on the right for more photos and information!

End of the Season Sale!

Yes, that's right ... it's time for the official Cordwood Cabin Primitives end-of-the-season sale! Not only will there be goodies from various holidays (including a sneaky peak into this year's "Hard Times" handmades) --

-- but it's all for a good cause, too. This year a percentage from each auction will be donated to a charity, including animal-friendly organizations in honor of our furry friends during this hard times.

A Hard Times Homespun Angel

(made special this week)


The importance of supporting animal shelters, no-kill havens, and animal rescue groups is greater than ever, given the difficult economic times which leave many pets homeless, abandoned, or neglected due to financial reasons.

Our own sweet babies, former shelter dog Jackie (and previously homeless George, too) are excited about tonight's listings, which include a set of "Hard Times" Homespun Angel ornies crafted especially for this sale ... and yes, the starting price remains $3.99 for three Christmas ornies, plus low first-class postage for shipping.

(My own favorite Homespun Angel, with her serious little smile)

The Queen of Hearts' Knave is doing back flips in his excitement ... or maybe that's just relief from all that time he spends as a wicket. Dumb royal croquet rules --

-- whoever heard of a hedgehog ball?

Happy Halloween

A Merry Halloween, from all of us to you ...

The Cordwood Cats Speak their Minds

Advice from Mouse ...

"When waiting for big game to stalk your way, assume a nonchalant attitude. It doesn't pay to be too eager in your expectations."

.... and Advice from George

"Let yourself go while playing; wild abandon now and then is good for the furry soul."

Billy the Sailor Boy Turns Pirate

Well, it's not exactly the career his mother wanted for him ... but Billy claims that being a pirate is loads of fun --

-- especially for Tricks or Treats on Halloween night.





Billy is currently on Ebay this week, for those curious to see more photos of him in search of Halloween sweets.

A Few More of our Favorite Things ...

Choosing a few of our favorite fall things is always a challenge, but here goes ...

Halloween Vintage-y Things


There's nothing better than an old-fashioned Halloween ... and no better place to find reminders than old-fashioned Halloween cards. Our friends at Vintage Holiday Crafts (under our bottom "links" list on the right) has some of the best vintage images available for free. Just obey their rules for using them, please.

Our Spooky Friends from the Past

Recalling our favorite cool dolls of old, from the original "Haunted Hollows" series to the "Ghostly Gallows" and "Page Phantoms" well-beloved. Favorites like morbid "Edwin Drood" below still appear in our photo slideshows and online buttons in memory of their original debut.

A Well-Contended Cat

The sight of little George (grown bigger over the last few months), and the other Cabin cats curled up in baskets or stretched out on the porch tables. What better place for a cat to sleep than curled up in a pantry shelf?

Peek-A-Boo Halloween

Who's that strange little pumpkin ghoul peering at us?...

Why, it's only Isabel beneath that paper mask!

Old-fashioned Isabel (and her brother Billy) are dressed up in their quaint Halloween costumes just in time to go trick-or-treating. Visit Isabel HERE (and stay tuned to see pictures of Billy the Pirate soon).

Boo!

Marie Laveau

Maybe it's the hair ...

or the warts ...

... or is it something in her personality that's keeping her single?

Marie Laveau, in all her vodou glory, is in search of another husband this Halloween, in one of the final sculpted primitive dolls this Halloween from the Cabin. See more pictures of her HERE this week.

Hullo from Reggie

Greetings and Salutations, Everyone! In this busy Halloween season, why not take a few relaxing moments and read the all-new noir series on "A Crow's Life"? ...

... starring me, of course, as a rather dashing sort of detective. Just click the link on the right (the big Crow's Life button, if you will) and see all sorts of daring escapades on my part for this month's series!

Halloween-y Things We See ...

Dorothy and Toto aren't the only ones not in Kansas anymore ...

A few other items have found their way out of the cupboards and workbaskets and onto Ebay this week ... click the big button below to see a few spooky Halloween favorites!