Monday, November 26, 2018

got some cash today and made my first big kid christmas cracker....

using some delightful sparkly Yeti gift wrap, of course....need the curly ribbon to tie ends with. do I have some in my Christmas stash?
haev $60 cash for the next one....so will make 2 more ATM trips and I should be done.
and found sparkly shark santa hat gift wrap on amazon...so I can do 2 of each!!!!

Sunday, November 25, 2018

newsletter draft.

we have a new granddaughter! Violet Claire Wills was born August 8th.
Katie earned her AA from Metropolitan Community College (with a 4.0) and is now attending MWSU to get her Bachelor's. She shares a house with 4 friends. She earned her American FFA Degree.
KJ & his family moved in with us and we're seeing the world through a toddler's eyes again.
we didn't win enough on Mega Millions or Power Ball for early retirement, so still have the same old jobs we've had for years and years. We've been going to concerts of the artists we grew up with. We rented a house in Eureka Springs and took the whole family on vacation. Life is good.
We wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

x-mas progress

ordered xmas stamps. and prints of the 5 of us family picture from Sarah's Christmas in January since we didn't get a family pic this year. next step....newsletter.

Saturday, November 24, 2018

co-worker gifts

stuffies!
spotted pig for Brenda....mouse for Terry....soon-to-be-3-legged dog for Laniesha...snake for Chey...

Monday, October 29, 2018

we have somewhat of an x-mas dilemma.

I went with a live tree last year. this year we have a grandchild living with us. my brother pulled a live tree over on himself. so, I can't have one. I want to have a cryptid christmas. make a tree on the wall with evergreen garland and lights and small ornaments? I ordered a gingerdead ornament. have some small Bigfoots. I don't know. still have some time to think on it, I guess....
I have printed off cryptid images and backed them on cardstock to stiffen them. thinking of trimming them in black lace and maybe black beads, then black ribbons to hang. and my little Bigfoot ornaments. and the little feltie ghost I made....

Monday, October 22, 2018

found one more gift each for Zerelda and Violet....and I think we're all even Steven.

but maybe Coralie won't like them having babies and her getting a car, although she loves cars...may have to check zulily again...(sigh)
for Violet
for Zerelda

Tuesday, October 16, 2018

had a skiff of snow on the ground when I finally awakened yesterday, so it's beginning to feel a lot like xmas....

and today these adorable Pottery Barn clearance plates and tumblers popped up on my facebook feed....would've been even cooler if the Bumble (abdominable snowman) was still available, but my grand kids will be dining in style at our family dinner!

Wednesday, October 10, 2018

x-mas to-do list.

bag up Cora & Ian's gifts....do I need to make Ian's bag bigger?
don't forget Bigfoot xmas cards in basement.
a picture for cards
order x-mas stamps online.
cash gifts for big kids---does Kate want cash or gifts?
do I need to get Violet and Zerelda one more gift to be even?
figure out a pattern for Nessie and Mothman to make Cryptid Christmas Cookies.
traditional. christmas. dinner.

Saturday, September 29, 2018

Thursday, July 12, 2018

I've been buying X-mas gifts for grand kids...and now I'm thinking I should start mapping out X-mas 2018....

wishbone! make a wish!
tree outside? we have a walker now...
watch. Die. Hard.
watch. Die. Hard. 2.
Bigfoot Gingerbread
Christmas socks? or some other kitchy family thing?

Wednesday, May 16, 2018

Hazel Village Annicke Mouse in Rose Romper only 2 left $ 48...for baby Violet.

Annicke likes to wake up really early and search the meadow for new mushrooms. Unlike a human, she can tell by scent whether they are poisonous or delicious. She picks a bunch and leaves them on Ella Toad's doorstep, then goes about her business. Then, when Ella wakes up around noon she makes a delicious mushroom omelet, which is Annicke's lunch and Ella's breakfast. designer Hazel Village

Tuesday, May 15, 2018

changed my mind.

this will be for Coralie for X-mas. then she and Ian will both have mice in suitcases. will give little mouse to Zerelda....and find a safe mouse for baby Violet.....
A perfect travel companion, sister mouse is packed and ready for adventure! This soft cotton mouse is the perfect palm-sized companion for your little one. Like all good friends, she comes with wonderful skills to share, like teaching empathy, communication, emotional regulation, and storytelling. He comes with a suitcase home. When it’s bedtime, have kiddo tuck this little pal in for the night too, so both can enjoy sweet dreams. designer Maileg

what I'm getting for X-mas.....

This listing is for a handmade 14" mothman plush. It is super soft and the hand embroidered feelers are floppy and adorable. Perfect for snuggling. In West Virginia folklore, the Mothman is a creature reportedly seen in the Point Pleasant area from November 12, 1966, to December 15, 1967. The first newspaper report was published in the Point Pleasant Register dated November 16, 1966, titled "Couples See Man-Sized Bird ... Creature ... Something". The national press soon picked up the reports and helped spread the story across the United States.

Sunday, April 29, 2018

does Ian need this for xmas? probably not. will he get it? most definitely.

This cute monster need a new home! Meet the happy Friendly Dino who just recently joined our toys collection, so adorable and soft cotton fabric that is made to last forever! Friendly Dino is made from premium fabric, a velvet premium texture and silky smooth stuffed pp cotton. Limited time offer 50% OFF.
Features: Plush fabric outer material--- PP cotton stuffing---- Giant: 27.5" (70 cm)

Saturday, April 21, 2018

ordered a Shel Silverstein book for each of our grand kids.... Koren loved him so much when she was young....

do I still have the originals? these are all volumes we didn't have.

Sunday, April 15, 2018

for Ian.....

Jurassic Eggs Watch and follow the birth of a Dinosaur, see it grow up together with your kids. Something you once thought was impossible! Capture the images of when your toddlers first saw dinosaurs "come to life". This will be something they will remember for a very, very long time. Fill a glass or bowl of water and put a Dinosaur Egg inside. The egg will slowly start hatching and the dinosaur will continue to grow once it's outside the shell, until it's fully grown and can stand up. The whole process takes about 2 full days! Make your kids ready for a really adventurous couple of days. It's time to go back to 160 million years BC.

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

new Bigfoot Xmas cards!

can't wait to order these!
He sees you when you're sleeping... Bigfoot Holiday Greeting cards 10 pack Ask a question $25.00+
these are of course for immediate family....same old same old for the other relatives....
done! plus a Bigfoot anniversary card! Kevin's gonna love it!

inspiration!

found little plushie cryptids to go with the grandkids xmas books....
Little Bigfoot Sasquatch Plush etsy HeartFeltPlay $24.00 to go with Bigfoot Cinderella.....Order #1307922787 1 item from heartfeltplay Ready to ship in 1–2 business days
Lochness Monster, Nessie, stuffed animal, monster, monster stuffed animal, plushie muddyroadcouture $15.00 Order #1307925635 1 item from muddyroadcouture Ships from Gilbert, Arizona
will order these lake monsters another paycheck.... they're all "Nessie", but think they could be Champ or Normie as well....
Sweet Nessie Minky Plush Stuffed Animal Plushie Stuffie Fabric Toy 221BFelterStreet $29.00 ****done*****
His and her nessie EMYStuffNplush $17.55 *****done*****
I obviously need to be making some adorable cryptid creatures and launching my own etsy store! have fell in love with an adorable mothman plushie on cryptidplushies on etsy that I think will be in my stocking this xmas....
Mothman of Chicago Cryptid Plush CryptidPlushies $40.00
done!

Wednesday, January 24, 2018

Wednesday, January 17, 2018

more X-mas shopping in January....

found these on facebook....
Just slightly larger than a mustard seed - 1/2 inch is all it takes. Carry a little Grace with you everywhere you go. (It really is teeny tiny - and each one is hand stamped by me- which means that each one is imperfect - just like us.) When you buy A Teeny Tiny Bit of Grace you are supporting Grace Farms in Chandler, AZ.
got a set of 5...thinking Koren, Katie, Taylore, me, & Mom....

Thursday, January 4, 2018

today the first 2 xmas gifts for 2018 arrived in the mail, and ordered 2 more.

I am sharing my love of monsters with my grandkids.....so for Miss Zerelda a Bigfoot tale...
and for the newest teeniest tiniest and as of yet unknown gender grandbaby....Nessie. 'cause who doesn't love the Loch Ness Monster?