Who likes waldorf dolls?

Remember the new business I mentioned? Well I make custom waldorf inspired dolls. 

The name of my business is Peachy Keen Dolls. 

I try and keep them affordable since similar dolls sell for 200 + dollars. They are also hypoallergenic so that people that are allergic to wool can use them as well! (we do wool on request) 

Anyway back to the reason I am posting. In order to get some exposure I am giving away a waldorf inspired doll in a giveaway going on at NotyBaby on their facebook fan page. They are having a 2500 fan event and have over 60 prizes to be won now! 

Want to check out my entry? Click HERE and enter to win your own custom waldorf inspired doll (boy or girl)

Organization is Key...{ Tutorial }

I am a creature of habit. And my habit is to leave needles and bits and pieces everywhere. With a now walking 1 year old that is just not possible. 

Our town just got a dollar tree. No more 30 minute drive for this momma! So I had to visit. While I was visiting I saw these containers and I just knew I could use like 50 of them. But I restrained myself and bought 3. 

How is that for self control?!

Supplies- 

one or two or three or 50? of these fancy plastic jars with lids

hot glue gun & glue

Old pair of maternity jeans that you hated

 Wide Ribbon

Card Stock

First we start by measuring our containers and cutting out a piece of jeans (or other material ) to size. You want it to go from the very bottom to the top and than cover two sides as well. (sorry for the lack of photo)

Than put a strip of glue on the end and push down, repeat on other side. Make sure you keep it straight! Trust me you don't want to have to re-do that. 

Now you should have this...

Cut your ribbon to the same width and using dots on the two corners glue on top of the jeans in the middle like so... (repeat on both sides)

Oooo Ahhhh! How pretty! But wait... we aren't done yet! 

What kind of organization queens would we be without labels?! I did mine real quick in photoshop. But you can use any writing or image editing program. Print on CARD STOCK! This is important because if you use regular computer paper the glue shows through and it is just a mess. 

Put glue all the way around ...

While your doing this chase down your bug that just stole one of your jars. 

Glue to the approximate center on the ribbon on the front of the jar. 

YOU'RE DONE! 

See that was easy wasn't it? 

I did all three of mine in 30 mins. Which included chasing bug down for my containers as he stole them. 

Now go make you some pretty containers! Be sure to send me photos so that I can see what you did or upload them to our facebook page 

Linking it up to a few parties :

Sassy Sites

Photo Book giveaway to benefit Zoo Atlanta (giveaway closed)

Think Big Photos is a great company that provides AZA accredited Zoos and Aquariums the technology to allow them to have an online photo store so that they can raise funds and get their word out. I was recently contacted by Think Big Photos about this great program that Zoo Atlanta has gotten on board with. 

Since I love photos and the Zoo I just knew I had to jump on board. 

Similar to Snapfish and Shutterfly the Zoo Atlanta Photos website offers photo books that are not only amazing in quality, but are a great value as well. 

Since AZA accredited zoos are non-profit this is an important tool for them to raise funds to keep those lions, tigers, and bears fed and happy. The zoos receive 25% of every purchase made! 

Today, Think Big Photos  in partnership with Zoo Atlanta, are offering 1 lucky Bug Creator reader a free photo book! (standard shipping applies) Giveaway ends Friday March 11th. Winners will be announced Saturday! 

How to enter
Make sure to leave your email !

Mandatory-

-Follow Bug Creator on GFC and leave me a comment telling me you do so. 

Extra Entries (2)-

-Like Bug Creator on Facebook & leave a comment telling me you did so.

-Check out and Like my other (very new)  business Peachy Keen Dolls (Waldorf inspired dolls boys/girls) on facebook and leave me a comment telling me you did so.

(pssttt we are doing our grand opening next week and there is a way to win one of these gorgeous dolls for your little girl or boy)

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If you just can't wait to see if you won or if you didn't win they are also offering $5.00 off a photobook if you use the code HOLSM at http://www.zooatlantaphotos.org

Absentee blogger

I have been an absentee blogger this week. But I have been working diligently to get my new business off the ground, get together the 7 days of giveaways that will begin next week, and my son has had some appointments as well for his eyes. 

We are going today on a 2 hour trip to his new eye doctor one of the top pediatric ophthalmologist to see what they are going to do about his eye that likes to cross off and on. 

I think that bug would look so cute in glasses! 

Tomorrow I should have up a new tutorial. All of you that love to organize will love this one!