Poot & Boogie

The Oklahoma girls

2009-12-09T11:35:00.000-08:00

I have had an amazing customer this season who has purchased 8 dolls from me to send to her neices in Oklahoma. Here are the last 5 that are on their way this morning! These are a bunch of lucky neices... I think anyway :)

New dolls up in the shop

2009-11-26T16:30:00.001-08:00

There is still lots of time left for Christmas Shipping!

VOTE FOR US!!!

2009-10-22T15:16:00.000-07:00

We have entered our gnome fabric panel in the latest Spoonflower contest just follow this link to cast your vote. We are on page 4 near the bottom.

Spoonflower fabric panel contest!

And.... just to add a little more fun, We are doing our first give away! I will send you one of these cute little gnome stuffies, all you have to do is follow us on our new twitter account and let me know you want to be entered. Easy Peasy! I will draw a name at random in 2 weeks!

Three New Dolls up in the SHOP!!!

2009-10-21T14:26:00.000-07:00

I have been busy sewing sewing sewing since school finished and have managed in between reading TWILIGHT, and NEW MOON and ECLIPSE (my new obsession) to get a few dolls finsihed and up! go check them out! A custom doll is also there up for grabs! I also have some light skinned girls coming too!

Poot is getting a Boogie

2009-09-11T15:54:00.001-07:00

We are happy to let everyone know that we are expecting!!! We were finally able to surprise the whole family on the weekend! It was a lot of fun!

We have some doll stuff going on too that I will tell you about soon. School is almost done (Thank God) and I can get back to sewing!

Thanks to My Personalized T-shirt for Poppy's reveal T.

Check out our pregnancy blog Here I grow Again!

Weekend cuteness photo!

2009-07-12T15:17:00.001-07:00

A productive, non studying weekend!

2009-07-12T15:03:00.001-07:00

I managed to get two dolls done this weekend! and they are live in the shop!

I tried something a little different with one of them, and made her legs and arms shorter. I think that she is pretty cute.

Check them out!

Yes, those are little frogs and tadpoles in the jars! How awesome is that!

I really needed to take a few hours and do some sewing. It has been so long, and it was nice. School is good, it seems like I am having more emotional breakdowns lately (poor Mark and Mom) I have quite a few blood draws under my belt, but you should see what I had done to me...

This was from a week ago, I know it doesn't look like much now that it is yellow and blue, but just try to imagine it black and puffy. It is about 2 inches long and the vein on each side is very dark about 3" I let a girl do a blood draw there, and it hurt like a bugger. Don't let anyone take your blood from there!

Speaking of breakdowns has anyone ever thought that they were doing the wrong thing to only have it be the exact right thing?

I can't believe it is almost the first day of summer

2009-06-20T21:42:00.001-07:00

I have been working like mad with school, just took blood for the first time last week. Very Scary! I thought I would be really confident, but when push came to shove, I was terrified! eeekk! But I got through it, and have done 6 venipunctures since. I have to have 35 to go on my practicum, but somehow working at the reference lab away from actual blood collecting is seeing better and better. I think it is the idea of hurting someone that has me so nervous. I feel bad.

I have just sent off another custom. I am so embarrassed at the amount of time it took to get it done, but it got done. I don't think I will be doing anymore customs until school is done. I just have to focus on one thing.

Things around here are good. I have had a few BBQ's this year, which is a new thing for me. I rarely have people over. I am trying to change this.

well...I need to go get some stuff done, my Saturday ran away from me...and tomorrow is Fathers day. Fingers crossed it doesn't rain :)

Time to sew...

2009-05-16T18:05:00.001-07:00

I actually get to sew tonight, I wonder what I will come up with? Something new maybe?

Two custom dolls!!!!

2009-05-13T21:56:00.000-07:00

Like I said earlier, I have had a couple of request for custom dolls. I have decided that I am going to squeeze two more in and I have posted two customs available in the ETSY shop. I have no idea when I am going to make some more as my classes are getting alittle tougher, but i figured...hey why not?

Go get em!!!

Time is flying by....

2009-05-05T20:14:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to check in a say hello, I hope someone is still stopping by to check on me and the dolls :) Okay I know a few of you are, I have gotten a few emails lately about custom dolls. This makes me happy!!!

Please send me a line if you are looking for a custom doll. I can't promise anything, but I sure can try!

School is going well. I am a little bit more overwhelmed this week. Had a rough sleep last night and I am really looking forward to hitting the sheets tonight! We are going to have the other class practicing their phlebotomy skills on us this week, and as much as I am dreading it, I kow I will need to practice on them on a month or so. If you see me, no those arn't track marks! My arms have just been used as pincushions for green phlebotomists!!!

Things around our neck of the wood are good, the weather has been very nice, with the exception of right now! I can't believe how much it has rained today.

Well everyone, thanks for checking in, and I promise I won't leave it so long between posts!

first week of classes

2009-03-19T20:40:00.000-07:00

Well tomorrow marks the end of week one, and so far so good. I have made a few friends, and I am not the token old gir! haha I was pleasantly surprised to see lots of us older girls there. It's a big class, and I have had a little difficulty getting started on a section that I missed, but that is all good now too.

I found my self sketching a few little dollies on the back of a worksheet, we will see if I have time to make something soon.

back to school

2009-03-16T21:10:00.000-07:00

Well this is my last official blog post before starting back to school tomorrow. I am excited, but a little scared deep down, worried about being the token "older" girl. ( I am only 30, but still) Having found out about the practice that my classmates and I will be doing on each other, I am also worried about being the token "fat" girl as well. Knowing that 3 months down the road a classmate will be hooking up ECG's to my chest just may be enough to get me on a diet. HA!

I have carefully picked out my outfit for the morning, and have made my sandwich. Packed my water, and my favorite pen and pencil.

I have gotten Poppy's clothes ready for the morning, although I know she will be making the trip to my aunts in her PJ's! Thank God for Auntie's who are willing to look after their great nieces for 8 months of school. For Aunties who are willing to give up their summer holidays to help out!

Thanks Auntie Bevie!!!

Well I have ideas for dolls in my head, and I plan to get them out of there. I can't have them taking up my precious brain space! So you may see a doll sooner than planned!

Going back to school

2009-03-12T11:51:00.000-07:00

Well guys I am going back to school. Luckily for me I was able to get a spot in a program that starts next week and I will be in class full time for the next 8 months. I am very excited, but a little nervous to use my brain for other things besides, diaper changes and playground selection :)

I am not sure what this means for the dolls but for the tme being I have taken the custom option off of the shop and I will try to add dolls if time is available. I am hoping that once I am in the swing of things, I will have time to make a few. I will be sure to post here about them first.

I don't know how sporatic the blog will be, but I will try to keep everyone informed.

talk soon

Easter Bunny Girl

2009-03-09T18:05:00.000-07:00

Easter Bunny Girl is now available in the shop and I think that she turned out pretty cute! I don't know if I will be making any more dolls like her, and if I do I think the ears might be removable. Go chck her out!

A little early easter surprise

2009-03-08T18:24:00.000-07:00

I have been working in bits and pieces today to get a little eater surprise ready to post on my etsy site tomorrow (after take a picture of her) but I thought I would post a little teaser :)

In other news...I am going back to school...full time starting in one week and I don't know quite yet what this means for the dolls. I am thinking I will only be able to make regular stock dolls for a while, but we will see.

ETSY update!

2009-03-02T12:36:00.000-08:00

I just wanted to let you all know that I am here and I am alive!

I have just done a couple of little updates on my etsy site, so feel free to go take a little looky!

WIN A DOLL

2009-02-19T21:18:00.000-08:00

Click on the link on my side bar to visit I Never Grew Up, and enter to win one of my dolls as well as some other great items.

In the mail today

2009-02-11T22:50:00.000-08:00

I just finished off these two sister dolls and they are on their way.

Cancel that....

2009-02-11T22:44:00.002-08:00

Nevermind and don't mind me. I thought about it and I am not going to let my stupid back get the best of me. I will be here, sporatic maybe, but here none the less.

Time out

2009-02-10T15:50:00.000-08:00

I will be taking a little time off from here and from my Etsy Shop. Hopefully it will only be for a week or two, just until I get back on my feet and am feeling better. Thanks for stopping by, I will be back soon.

A Mini Etsy update

2009-02-02T22:02:00.000-08:00

Hello. I am making a mini Etsy update tonight and tomorrow. I have just gotten a little bit of stock back from Natural Pod and I wanted to make it available right away. I have just posted the Doll House bag and tomorrow (when I can get a better picture) I am going to post "Sweet Valentine" she is so cute with her little brass colored glasses. She was one of my favorites, so I am glad that she is still available!

WE DID IT!!!

2009-01-30T20:35:00.000-08:00

The CPSIA has been DELAYED and we have all been given a one year stay for the law to be looked at and reviewed! Thank God.

If you wold like to read more about it, you can follow this link directly to their website to read on...

You have no idea what a huge weight has been lifted off my shoulders...

CPSIA, time is a ticking...

2009-01-28T10:07:00.000-08:00

*please feel free to copy and paste this on your own blog if you like, It was taken from a general blog post from ETSY, they are encouraging all crafters to blog about this new law today!

As parents and concerned citizens I’m sure most of us at one time or another have been confronted with the question of lead poisoning. But have you asked yourself what your government is doing to protect your children from lead contained in toys? The answer? They're banning toys, taking books from schools and libraries, hurting low income families, killing entrepreneurial spirit and risking putting the economy in an even greater depression than we've seen in decades. I'd like to introduce you to their solution: the CPSIA.Do you know about the CPSIA? No? Then I ask you to take a few minutes to find out about it.

The CPSIA stands for Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act, a new set of laws that will come into effect on 10 February, 2009 and will impact many, many people in a negative way. Make no mistake, this is very real. View it for yourself. If Forbes, the American Library Association and numerous other media are paying attention, perhaps you should too. How will these new laws affect you? Well, here are a few examples:

To the Parents of Young Students:Due to the new law, expect to see the cost of school supplies sky rocket. While those paper clips weren't originally intended for your student to use, they will need to be tested now that your 11-year-old needs them for his school project. This law applies to any and all school supplies (textbooks, pencils, crayons, paper, etc.) being used by children under 12.

To the Avid Reader:Due to the new law, all children's books will be pulled from library and school shelves, as there is no exemption for them. That’s okay though, there's always television. Our children don’t need to learn the love of reading after all.Article from the American Library Association http://www.wo.ala.org/districtdispatch/?p=1322

To the Lover of All Things Handmade:Due to the new law, you will now be given a cotton ball and an instruction manual so you can make it yourself since that blanket you originally had your eye on for $50 will now cost you around $1,000 after it's passed testing. It won't even be the one-of-a-kind blanket you were hoping for. Items are destroyed in the testing process making one-of-a-kind items virtually impossible. So that gorgeous hand-knit hat you bought your child this past winter won’t be available next winter.

To the Environmentalist:Due to the new law, all items in non-compliance will now be dumped into our already overflowing landfills. Imagine not just products from the small business owners, but the Big Box Stores as well. You can't sell it so you must toss it. Or be potentially sued for selling it. You can't even give them away. If you are caught, it is still a violation.

To the Second-Hand Shopper:Due to the new law, you will now need to spend $20 for that brand new pair of jeans for your 2-year old, rather than shop at the Goodwill for second hand. Many resale shops are eliminating children's items all together to avoid future lawsuits

.To the Entrepreneur:Due to this new law, you will be forced to adhere to strict testing of your unique products or discontinue to make and/or sell them. Small businesses will be likely to be unable to afford the cost of testing and be forced to close up shop. Due to the current economic state, you'll have to hope for the best when it comes to finding a new job in Corporate America.

To the Antique Toy Collector:Due to the new law, you'd better start buying now because it's all going to private collection and will no longer be available to purchase. “Because the new rules apply retroactively, toys and clothes already on the shelf will have to be thrown out if they aren't certified as safe.” http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123189645948879745.html

To the American Economy:Already struggling under an economy that hasn’t been this weak in decades, the American economy will be hit harder with the inevitable loss of jobs and revenues from suppliers, small businesses and consumers. The required testing is far too costly and restrictive for small businesses or individuals to undertake.

To the Worldwide Economy:Due to this new law, many foreign manufacturers have already pulled out of the US market. You can imagine the impact of this on their businesses. If you think this is exaggerating, here is a recent article from Forbeshttp://www.forbes.com/2009/01/16/cpsia-safety-toys-oped-cx_wo_0116olson.html

And for those of you prepared to be stupefied and boggled, The New Lawhttp://www.cpsc.gov/about/cpsia/cpsia.html

Did you know? If this upsets or alarms you, please react.

It's a brand new year!

2009-01-26T22:46:00.000-08:00

Hello everyone!

Welcome to the new Poot & Boogie headquarters!

We are starting off the new year with a fresh new look, Thank You so much to my friend Cynthia for her amazing talent and all of her hard work in designing and setting up the new blog for me, as well as her fabulous work on our new ETSY store. There is no way I could have done this without all of your hard work!

That's right we have a new ETSY store and you can push the button to the left and be transported there. We are no longer selling our dolls through Natural Pod so for right now you can purchase both custom or pre-made dolls there. If you like you can also shoot me an email and I can make a custom listing for you as well.

Right now I am only releasing 10 custom dolls a month, there are only 4 listed on etsy right now, I will upload the rest in the next few days. I need to spend some time making dolls for the masses and I am only one woman! If you would like a custom doll now is the time to grab one!

I will also be having two doll giveaways in February, one girl and one boy. I will make sure I give you a shout out when the contest begins!

Well lots of news for the new year, and since mine got off to a bit of a rough start I am starting it right now!