Summertime....and the livin' ain't easy....

 It's not like I'm complaining.  But this has been a super hot couple of weeks.  Working in the garden, which I normally love, has been really difficult because of the heat.  So I have been spending some of my time indoors ghost writing blogs and neglecting my own.  

We have had more company than usual this year.  My sister and her husband have been here twice.  I wish they could come more often, but they have been cooped up long enough and want to go other places than Missouri.  My grandson made a surprise visit.  I miss him so much!  This isn't from this visit but it is recent and I had to show you just how handsome he is.

We went to Illinois for a wedding a couple of weeks ago.  We had a great time visiting family...and acting silly in the photo booth.

This time of year in Missouri is a busy season for gardening.  This morning I spent a couple of hours working on pulling weeds.  I did manage to harvest some beans, pepper, and potatoes.....yum..potatoes and green beans for dinner tonight.  

My Etsy shop has been going crazy the last couple of weeks.  I got four orders for lighted swags

and another order for Annie and her bestie Westie.

If you want to order either of these items, check out the links.  I usually quote a two week lead time and you can customize either with colors or personalize the puppies tag with name or date.

Our goats are scheduled to be picked up on July 13.  I am so excited!  If you want to check out our preparations, check out my blog:  https://livingonthecheep.blogspot.com.  

Time to get back at it, my peeps!  Stay cool and happy!

Wendy Witch

Happy Tuesday, Y'all~!   I am excited to show you Wendy, my new witchy doll.

Wendy is a 17" doll I made from a pattern from Chestnut Junction.  She really turned out sweet.  She holds a little stuffed ghost, wears a "boo" tag and has a tall hat that I wired so it can be positioned however you like. I have two of these done and for sale on my Etsy site.  And don't forget, I have a 20% sale going on!  Spend $25 or more and include the coupon code SCHOOL20. 

I also have some more of my Westie ornies.  I sell a ton of these.  They come with a tag for putting the puppy's name or date or whatever:

I also have these in black and black and white houndstooth.  Cute, huh?

I bought a used van to use in my shows and I am excited about that.  The little Jeep just could not haul enough stuff......and think of all the Christmas shopping I can do with it!  Well I am off.  I sold a couple of dolls and I need to get them in the mail!