A BIG FAT SALE!!!!

I'm having a BIG FAT SALE!

Want to learn more?
Read these instructions... IT IS SO EASY!!!

STEP 1: click on over to my etsy shop - http://www.sugarcookiedolls.etsy.com/
STEP 2: shop your butt off
STEP 3: shop a little more because you just remembered someone else that you need to buy a gift for
STEP 4: when you check out, there will be a place for you to enter a coupon code...ssshhhhhh - it's a major secret...ok, here it is: sugarsale1
STEP 5: save 40% off of your entire purchase (except for shipping, sorry)

This offer is for a one time use only and it expires Thursday night 11-25-10

THANK YOU so much for all of my supporters... I am truely thankful for each and every purchase. I wouldn't have a business if it weren't for all you nice people!

Have a wonderful week and happy shopping! xoxoxo toni

BOGO SALE!!!

I'm having my first ever BOGO Sale in my etsy shop. If you buy one of my whimsical creations, you will get to select what your free gift will be; for equal or lesser value.
This is a limited time offer, so hurry!!!
After you paypal purchase from my shop, just convo me to tell me what you want for free.

I need to make some room for lots of new and fun Halloween and Christmas creations.
Check it out http://www.sugarcookiedolls.etsy.com/

Thanks! xoxotoni

Making jewelry

I have been making jewelry again lately. I sell my jewelry to the SC State Museum gift shop, to Joyfilled Garden and Gifts in Georgetown, SC, to The Willows in Lexington, SC and I sell quite a lot of it when I'm a vendor at various festivals and bizarres and of course, to friends and family that drop by my house for a peek. So, I've always thought of my jewelry as something that just sells itself.

I thought I would see what would happen if I posted some in my etsy shop. I spent lots of time photographing, editing the pictures and then posting... I'm really curious to see if it will sell. I don't really have much faith in it happening, for some reason... but we will see. I don't really know how to go about photographing it.

I do love the moon!

People are always asking me why I always add a moon charm to the jewelry that I make. Well, I guess I have just always loved the moon for some reason. Maybe it's because the first book I ever had has a picture of the moon on every page. Or maybe it's because my dad has this little tattoo of a half moon on his arm that he said he got while serving in the airforce; of course he thinks it's rediculous now and regrets doing it. This will sound completely sappy, but maybe it's because I think that my husband "hung the moon". Yes, it's true - I am THAT much in love with that boy! Anyway, I guess the moon charm just really represents all of those things.

Holidays Are Coming!!!

I do love Fall! I'm ready for cooler weather and all of the fun upcoming events. I've recently discovered a new design for Christmas ornaments. This is just one example of the many ways to use a simple ball ornament for the base.

Happy Fall Y'all!!!

Party Pixies are getting ready for fall!

I've been busy coming up with some new designs for Fall & Halloween. I'm definitely NOT big on anything scary or morbid - I like to keep things Happy & Glittery! I've been making my usual party pixie dolls, but have been adding a Halloween twist.

Party Pixie girl

What is a Party Pixie? To me, a party pixie girl represents someone that celebrates life. This type of doll is so special to me - I guess she is the epitome of my personality. They are made specifically to make people feel happy and to remind people to celebrate life. I use a wool bead (ordered from http://www.artgirlz.com/) It is fun experimenting with different color combos.

Icecream Sundae Party Pixie

I'm having the best time making party pixies! I love using fake desserts for the base of their bodies - this is a very realistic looking vanilla icecream scoop, complete with chocolate syrup, whipped cream and of course - a cherry on the top.

Cake Fairy

This is a cake fairy that I was asked to make for a customer in California. This was the first time that I added the crepe paper to a party hat - I'm so glad I put in the extra time and effort because I love the way it turned out.

Whimsical Marie Antoinette inspired doll

This is my latest creation - a Marie Antoinette inspired doll. Her fancy hat is made up of snowflakes, feathers, glittery leaves a birds nest and two white love birds.

Mammogram reminder boxes

After I had shouted from the roof tops for every girl I know to get a mammogram and after I had attached a pink ribbon to everything I was making and everything that I had already made, I knew it wasn't going to be enough. I thought that it would be such a great idea for me to sell them at the upcoming Breast Cancer Walk that would be taking place downtown a few weeks from that time, so I made an appointment to see the person that is in charge of that event. I showed her my pink ribbon creations and told her my story and how I would love the opportunity to sell them and donate half of the proceeds to the event. She loved what I had made, but that vendor's at that event have to pay a minimum of $1,000.00 - so, sorry... we won't be able to accommodate you and your pitiful little 50% donation - we only take BIG money. Ok, she didn't say that last part, but that it what it sounded like to me. Oh, and by the way, she asked if she could have one of them. Of course, I smiled quite politely and said that of course she could have one. It just doesn't make sense to me that they could be raising more money if they wanted to - it made me feel like my donation wouldn't have been good enough, like it would be too small to make a difference.

I left there that day feeling frustrated. I went to my friend's house to tell her what had happened and she said that I could just pass the pink ribbon fairey dolls out to my friends as a mammogram reminder. I thought that sounded great. So, I gathered up some boxes, include my story and a journal for them to sign, if they want to, and I made up a poem...
Here's a little message from the mammogram reminder fairey:

I'm here to deliver some cheer, it's true - but, mostly I'm here as a reminder to you. It's crucial that you don't delay! "Get a mammogram" is what I say. Please don't become too attached to me, I have a very important job, you see. I must keep moving or my work will never get done. I'll keep on going 'til the war on cancer is won! So, please pass me on, I hope you won't wait. Joining this life saving crusade, will make you feel great!

So, I give a friend a box, it hopefully reminds them to get a mammogram, they sign the journal and pass it to a friend, then so on until the journal gets filled up. Then I'm supposed to get the journal back and I would send out a new journal so that the fairey can continue her journey.

Have you had a mammogram recently???
xoxo *Toni Kelly*happy happy girl