I did it!

I've been wanting to make a doll from fabric for a year. I have patterns, fabric, chenille. In the middle of some of the busiest weeks imaginable (day job, working 12 hour days, two big wholesale orders, three custom orders to work on, my animals, kids, laundry) I made a doll.

I named her Rosebud, listed her in my Etsy shop, and she sold in 3 days.

I can't wait to make more.

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Burro!

My friend who lives in Colorado did some traveling last weekend - to Grand Junction and areas around there. She sent me some great pictures, but here are my favorites. Meet Paco, the baby burro!

Enjoy!

(I want some burros.....)

Thrifty!

I grew up in a thrifty household. We only ate out on special occasions. Never got take-out. One Car. (can you imagine?) My Dad took the train to work, and my Mom drove him to the train station, raincoat over her pj's, lipstick on in case she saw somebody she knew.

Today, it's much more challenging to be thrifty, especially in today's economy. Especially with two teenage boys, one about to get his driving permit, who is already begging for his own car. (How in the world am I going to pay for that??)

We try to be - somewhat - thrifty around here. My husband drives the car that gets the better gas mileage to and from work. I work from home, so the SUV sits in the driveway a lot.

One of the best ways to be careful with your money is at the grocery store. Plan your meals for the week, use coupons, and take advantage of your favorite store's frequent buyer card. I go up and down the aisles looking for items that are on sale, but only things that I would be buying anyway. When an item is on sale, and you're not likely to stop eating it (your favorite ceral, for example), but a few of them.

So, I am off to search for blogs that tell me more thrifty tips. If you know of any, please let me know!!

WINNER!

THE WINNER OF THE EARRING GIVEAWAY IS JANETFAYE!

THANKS TO ALL WHO ENTERED.

I will continue to offer great giveaways, so please check back often!

Thank again!!

In honor of 100 Posts

Today was a day of one hundreds.

In my Buster and boo shop, I have 100 feedbacks, 100% positive!

In my Buster and boo shop, I hit 100 sales!

And on my blog, I have now posted 100 posts!

Oh, and I'd also like to mention, at this very moment, it is 100 degrees here in sunny Tucson.

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SO, in honor of ONE HUNDRED (may we all be so lucky as to LIVE to 100!), I am doing my own giveaway!

You can win a necklace!

The pendant is a Buster and boo unique and handmade

Scrabble Tile Pendant, made from Chiyogami paper, featuring a bunny.

It hangs from a black satin cord, and secures with a

sterling silver hook and eye clasp.

I've shown 3 of the bunny images, your prize will be one of these three.

To enter,

please visit Buster and boo

leave a comment with your favorite pendant design

MAKE SURE to leave me your EMAIL ADDRESS!

If you do not want to leave your email address here, you can contact me at my Buster and boo shop and leave it there.

Thank you so much for reading my blog, and visiting my shop!

SCRABBLE TILE PENDANTS!

Be the buyer who brings my total sales to 100, and you can win a FREE Scrabble Tile Pendant!

Only 2 sales to go!!!

Plus, I'm having a SUMMER SALE, Buy 3, get 1 Free.

well, this one isn't technically a Scrabble Tile pendant, but wanted to share it anyway.

come visit Buster and boo!

Wholesale order!

Well, since my Woolies shop seems a tad - empty - these days, I wanted to assure you all that I've been busy.

This little group represents half of a wonderful wholesale order by a lovely lady on Martha's Vineyard (a place that I yearn for).

I love this little bear in his purple overalls, and almost don't want to let him go.

They're in the mail. I wonder if they get to ride on the ferry???