On 'Black Friday' this Jack Frost Snowman is Pure Christmas Sweetness

Now that the Thanksgiving gratitude and feasting has slipped into yummy leftovers (here at Cozy Creek we even share some leftovers with the local wildlife...deer, foxes, Mr. Groundhog under the supply shed, the raccoons begging for a bit of meat off the turkey bones...), it's time to get back to the tasks at hand for the Christmas season.  Making his debut today is "Christmas Season Jack Frost."

This Christmas Jack Frost Snowman's head and arms are made of muslin which have been stained and aged, his sweet face was hand painted. He has black bead eyes, rosy cheeks and a cinnamon coated dried carrot nose.
His long stocking cap and scarf are red flannel with white snowflakes. The cap is trimmed in fur around his face and is decorated with vintage style Christmas greenery and red berries and has a large rusty jingle bell on the end. His scarf also has a rusty jingle bell, greenery and red berries.
His body is a GENUINE ‘Jack Frost Sugar’ sack (an sugar factory shipping cloth sack; not a print or reproduction).
Snowman holds a beautiful handmade quilted Christmas Ball ornament with an old fashioned Santa in the center!

Lighting the Way - Deep Snow Vintage Snowman

Every once in a while the snow here at Cozy Creek in Christmasland can really pile up and we mean really pile up.  Think northern New York and Pennsylvania Great Lakes lake-effect snow, you know, the kind where it looks impossibly deep.  Now we can't have anyone losing their way, can we?

Wow!  The snow is up to Mr. Snowman's waist and that's where things can get a bit dicey.  Being the warm-hearted soul he is, Mr. Snowman doesn't want anyone in Cozy Creek getting lost in such a deep coat of the white stuff.  Besides, he promised Santa to deliver a special Christmas tree ornament.  So he bundles up (I know, but even a snowman likes to look snuggly), puts a candle in his lantern and off he goes.

This terrific 'lil fellow would make a perfect shelf sitting ornament where space is at a premium.  Visit the Cozy Creek shoppe on Etsy for him and all his current pals. 

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Temperatures Fall as the Holidays Draw Near...MR. SNOWMAN, GRAB THE SKATES

Well an unusual pre-Winter Arctic chill has sent the temperatures here at Cozy Creek Primitive plunging well below freezing.  The whole gang here knows what that means: Scamper Pond has frozen over!  Although normally it's a stream-fed two-acre pond where local kids go fishing in the summer, the Cozy Creek crew looks forward to the cold months for just this reason: ice skating!!!

Well, Scamper Pond isn't terribly deep to begin with and freezes over rather easily.  Mr. Snowman dutifully went out to the Pond at sunrise and found that the ice was already a good ten inches thick and even strong enough to hold Wendy's Chubby Hubby.  He burst into the workshop to tell everyone today's lunch break would be a half hour longer, so everyone could eat a sandwich, grab a steaming mug of hot chocolate and head out to Scamper Pond for some early season fun on the ice.

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T'was the Night AFTER Thanksgiving

"T'was the night AFTER Thanksgiving, when all through the house,

Every creature was busy, even the tiniest mouse.

Santa and all his helpers were so filled with glee,

For the holy time of Christmas was drawing nearer, you see.

Tho' outside the weather had a pre-snowstorm mist,

Santa was warm by the fire going over the LIST.

So many girls and so many boys,

Had all been so good there were so many toys!

Sometimes the crew here needs to take a time out during the run-up to Christmas with so many orders to fill.  It's a lot of fun to relax with a cup of hot cocoa and sort through this new 1000 piece puzzle from Thomas Kinkade Studios.

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What the Christmas Mice Have Built!

Mice are quite the industrious little critters.  They celebrate the approach of the Christmas season with the same degree of happiness that the Big People do!  They've decided they can bring a snowman to life just like the Big People; it just take a bit more ingenuity, owing the the fact that they're on the tiny side to begin with...   

So it takes a sled and the work of a lot of little tiny paws to get the parts of Mr. Snowman just right.  But after a week of diligent effort, their hard work is rewarded by a snowman they can be really proud of and that equals anything the Big People can do, as the Cozy Creek Primitives shop owner and artist has discovered to her delight!

On finally finishing their hard efforts, here we see the happy mice singing the refrain "There must've been some magic in that old felt hat they found, for when they placed it on his head...."

The wonder of what small woodland creatures can do when they decide to contribute their own effort to Christmas should never be underestimated!

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NEW CHRISTMAS DOLL! Vintage Jack Frost With Quilted Ornament

Everyone knows that snowmen are sweet creatures and when your body is made from a vintage Jack Frost sugar sack, that only serves to drive the point home even more!

This jaunty fellow is holding a quilted ornament depicting a snowman in the Winter and he comes warmly decorated for whatever Old Man Winter may dish out this year, with a warm scarf and a whimsical bell cap that looks like it might be a wee bit too long for him.  Either way, he's ready to play!

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A Hallmark Mystery Surprise for the Cozy Creek Cats!

Yesterday, while Hubby the Shipping Manager was off on his appointed trip to the good folks at the U.S. Post Office with various and sundry primitive Christmas dolls and snowmen (where he's known as the "Christmas Doll Shipping Guy"), he stopped into the Hallmark store in the plaza.  This past weekend, another hundred or so collectible ornaments were released, and hubby (and Mrs. Cozy Creek Wendy...) are suckers for anything cat-related.  Scamper and Poofy are so super-diligent in their roles here at Cozy Creek that spoiling them more often than not is the rule of the day.

It so happens that for 2019, Hallmark has released so-called "Mystery Boxes."  (No not Scooby-doo, that's for another post...)  The box as purchased is seen below.  You either get a blue or orange tabby cat playfully hanging from a Christmas ornament ball, but the trick is that the ornament itself is sealed inside a black opaque bag inside the box to prevent selective choice by peeking and cheating.

Well, combining something to surprise Mrs. Cozy Creek and the cats for Christmas is something hubby can't pass up.  So he selected a box off the shelf from the few remaining and after handing a few bills to the cashier, eagerly tore into the box like Charlie Bucket opening the Wonka Bar with the Golden Ticket in Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.

Lo and behold, here was the result:

A blue-ish-grey tabby clinging to a ball!  Mrs. Cozy Creek and all the cats heartily approved.
MYSTERY SOLVED...and now back to making the Christmas dolls.

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Cozy Creek Busy Season Means PLENTY of Cat Naps

Supervising production in a busy place like Cozy Creek Primitives can be very tiring, especially when you're a nice big, soft forest cat used to taking your fair share of naps during the day.  Hopefully Mommy won't notice when you grab your favorite stuffed mouse and crawl inside a stuffing box lined with soft packing paper for just a few moments....

Here we see Scamper taking a break and you can tell it's a great nap because he's blissed out and in the upside-down position called the "kitty cat belly hug."  He's dreaming of all the treats he and his little sister Poofy are going to get because they're sooo helpful to Mommy when she's making the Christmas dollies and snowmen!

Stylin' Boots are a MUST Have for a Snowman!

Just because you're made from snow doesn't mean you have to go out in bare snow feet if you're a snowman.  Mr. Booty Snowman hops around just fine in his red boot, leaving a very intriguing trail of prints in the snow wherever he goes!

In fact, his red woolen boot keeps all of him nice and snug (yep, we leave out warm, because as a snowman, well, you know...).  His birchwood slice hat provides the perfect place for a cardinal and chickadee to share a cozy nesting place for the Winter as well.

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GUEST POST FROM QUALITY CONTROL: Scamper and Poofy

Greetings from the folks (or more properly, the cats) at production oversight and quality control, Scamper and Poofy.  As authentic Siberian Forest Cats from the frozen wastelands of Northern Russia, we know a thing or two about ice and snow!  That's why the good Lord gave three (yup, three!) coats of fur to keep us nice and toasty when the snowflakes fly.

And though yes, we put the 'dorable in adorable, we take our jobs here at Cozy Creek Primitives very seriously.  As long as the treat jar is within sight, not a snowman, elf, or gingerbread creation leaves this little factory without our stamp of approval!

We see how Mommy crafts each and every doll with loving attention to detail, even occasionally drafting daddy into the role of shipping manager with his big noisy SUV, so we take our jobs VERY seriously.  Nothing leaves here that Santa himself wouldn't approve of.  MEOW!!!

Mr. Snowman Back in 1710

Back in 1710, folks still had to do their Christmas shopping, including festive decorations and toys for the children, even if they were SNOW children.  Mr. Snowman has obviously found a real bargain of an old-fashioned red sled, festively decked out with some greens and berries.

He's also returning from some Christmastide shopping for greens, pine cones and some candy canes to make the snow house festive (just like Mrs. Snowman likes it to be...).  Mr. 1710 is fully suited up for the cold weather and would make a delightful addition to any home's Christmas decor.

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Wafts of Gingerbread in the House Welcome a New Doll

Now that October's right around the corner and Fall has officially started, a very noticeable change begins to settle over everything.  Leaves on trees begin to turn shades of red, russet and gold.  Mornings start off with a crispy chill that whispers for the comfort of a cup of coffee (or tea, as you please...).  This is a perfect morning for the back door to crack open a bit and who should be there announced by the sweet scent of gingerbread but Holly the Gingerbread Girl™.

Clutching her favorite dolly and vintage-style candy cane, this little sweetheart is sure to grab your heart as well!  You can even still see the little marks on her legs and arms where she laid on the baking sheet getting ready to make her big entrance just in time for Autumn.  Stop by the shop below and see this adorable girl now.  Great weekend everyone.

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A Classic Smell of Christmas Past - Gingerbread Maple

Yankee Candle® has been producing a variety of wonderful household scents for years now; each one capable of evoking a time or special memory.  Today is devoted to the Yankee Candle® now-retired original Gingerbread Maple scented candle.

Sadly, this particular scent, Gingerbread Maple, went away for several years and was resurrected in a different scent with vanilla-cream colored wax (but using the name 'Gingerbread Maple').  The candles as displayed are now only occasionally found of eBay and if you care to pay the prices some people are asking for a wonderfully amazing and rare whiff of comforting nostalgia, by all means do!  

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Mr Vintage Gets His Candles Ready!!! Primitive Handmade Snowman Wreath

As September rolls onward (we call September here at Cozy Creek Primitives 'the phantom month' because it seems to slip by without being noticed, just like Casper the Friendly Ghost, (but that's a topic for another blog post), the days slowly become shorter.  They're not really too big on electricity in Snowman Land, so our Mr. Plaid Snowman is carrying his trusty little candle to light the way.

Mr. Vintage Wreath is ready to dress up your own home with that warm golden feeling that evokes the formal approach of Fall.  He's available by clicking either link below!

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Old World Blown Glass Elements

These days, a variety of ornaments adorn our beloved Christmas trees.   For some folks, (including us sentimental types at Cozy Creek Christmas), There's a special type of Christmas tree ornament that tends to warm our hearts like no other can, and these are the class ornate, blown-glass ornaments produced and sold by Old World Ornaments™.

These ornaments, like this Santa Claus blown-glass figure, speak to a gentler time in our world, when the hectic pace of modern life was for a while, replaced with a gentle sense of wonder at the beauty, goodness and color of a special symbol of the holiday season, the ornately decorated Christmas tree.

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Mr. Vintage Snowman Buys a Vintage Christmas Tree

Mr. Vintage prefers his Christmas trees with a decidedly rustic, old-tyme charm.  He's gone to the special Christmas tree lot and picked out one that perfectly suits his fancy.

Mr. Vintage also prefers his Christmas tree to be standing on a vintage sewing bobbin stand; he thinks it's more authentic that way.  New-fangled stamped metal just won't do, dontcha know!

Both Mr. Vintage and his detachable stand-alone Christmas tree (only produced as a set; not sold separately) are ready to dress up your own home with that decidedly homey feeling that evokes Christmases gone by.

Buy him now in the Cozy Creek Christmas Shoppe.

Keeping a Light on for Santa...

When off to a Christmas party with your other snowman / snowlady pals, it's sometimes easy for us humans to forget that although they're made of snow, that doesn't count for much if ya get lost in a snowstorm.  Snowpeople also have to have a way to see through a heavy snow, too, ya know!

This little fellow's got his latest bright LED candle technology hidden inside his warm, cheery Christmas lantern decorated with an equally happy red cardinal chirping a happy holiday carol.

Outfitted in a cheery Christmas coat, matching hat and black cuddly scarf adorned with cheery snowflakes.

He's available to purchase in the Cozy Creek Christmas Shoppe right now! 

Handmade Primitive hanging ICE SKATES snowman doll with candle

With jolly Winter fun always comes that special time when the local pond up here at Cozy Creek first freezes over.  When that happens, humans and snowman / snowgirl dolls alike reach for their ice skates!

It's getting dark down at Cozy Creek pond, so our little snowman pal is right on time with his little candle to keep the scene warm and safe.  He's got his ice skates on, too, because as soon as he finds a safe cubby to place the candle for the other skaters to see, he's all ready to join the fun!

This adorable handmade Christmas primitive snowman doll is ready to be part of the fun in your home on your very own door!

You can purchase this adorable fellow now in the Cozy Creek Christmas Shoppe!
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Mr Mittens-Handmade Primitive Folkart Snowman Doll in Mitten with Gingerbread Man and Candy Cane!

Mr. Mittens!

Handmade Primitive Folkart Snowman Doll in Mitten with Gingerbread Man and Candy Cane!

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Snowman was created from warm & natural. His nose is a dried baby carrot, his eyes are black beads and his other features are hand stitched.

He wears a long black wool felt stocking cap trimmed with hand stained fur, pine and a red berry with a large bright red jingle bell on the end and matching scarf.

Snowman sits in a handmade mitten made from cotton with a cute little primitive/country mitten print all over it. The mitten is trimmed in stained fur and is accented with a bit of pine and a red berry and a vintage-style hang tag that reads ‘Winter Blessings’

Poked in with snowman is festive Christmas greenery and he holds a handmade chenille candy cane in one hand and a handmade gingerbread man in the other!

This can hang on a wall or door, or sit propped on a shelf or mantle in amongst other decorations.

*An Original Design Created By Wendy Marro 2019

*Arrives Signed And Dated By Me with Scampers "Kitten Paw Print Of Approval"

*From a smoke free, clean and kitten friendly home!

*This is not a toy

Gingers & Snowy!!!! Handmade Primitive Folkart snowman and gingerbread men in vintage Hallmark Keepsake box!

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