GIVEAWAY!

Winner was #4, chosen by Random.org. (Blogger won't let me upload the picture of the random number generator, sorry about that!)
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In honor of reaching 2400 sales at Buster and boo, I'm celebrating with a giveaway!

Winner will receive the pendant of their choice in my shop. It could be a typewriter key pendant made with the letter of your choice - in the color and font of your choice:

It could be one of our unique pendants made with an image that is set in a vintage typewriter key setting, like this one:

But I need your help.

So, in order to be entered to win, you'll need to do a few things.

1. Leave a comment here.

For additional entries,

2. I've started working on my Facebook page. Please go visit and 'Like' my page:

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Buster-and-boo/116703454168

and let me know about it here.

3. You could also visit my Woolies Facebook page here:

http://www.facebook.com/WooliesToys

and let me know about it here.
The giveaway will continue until Wednesday, July 27th, at midnight. A winner will be chosen via random number generator on Thursday morning.

The winner can then visit Buster and boo, and let me know what they'd like!

Good Luck!

:)

Recent Woolies Projects

Just some Woolies animals for your viewing pleasure.......

Something You Might Like!

Isn't this ADORABLE? And very affordable!!! The artist is licoricewits! Tell her Woolies sent you!

Something You Might Like

I stumbled on this wonderful artist - Brown Paper Bag Art - this week, and just had to share.

The art is done on brown paper bags! I just love the look! I can't decide which one I like the best.

Please visit her lovely shop - Brown Paper Bag Art. Thanks!

Educational Toys

I did not home school my kids, but I SO believe in the incredible value of educational toys - even, or especially! if your kids go to a traditional school.

One of my oldest son's favorite toys was a wooden alphabet puzzle - like this one:

Alphabet puzzle available at Wood That's Fun.

It taught him the alphabet! Colors! Manual dexterity! I made sure none of the letters got lost. I was kind of fanatical about it.....

Beneath the Rowan Tree has another take on alphabet games, with these coins -

The Enchanted Cupboard has another game - sorting and stacking bowls:

The acorns can be found at FairyFolk's shop.

It's been on my mind for a long time to create a memory game - Voila!

Available at Woolies!

Give your child something fun, that they will treasure forever! (Well, maybe not forever, they do turn into teenagers....)

:)

Quilting

One day, I want to learn how to quilt. There are some amazing quilters on Etsy - Look at these beauties:

Rag Quilt from pandjcrafts!

Pincushion!

Julie specializes in rag quilts. I actually have a tote like the one above (only in pinks) that lugs all my knitting around. I love it!

So...one day....

Well, maybe I'll stick to knitting.

Christmas In July!

Who doesn't love a great sale? The Natural Kids Team on Etsy is offering discounts during the next 10 days - shop now for the holidays!

Just click on the picture which will take you to a directory of Natural Kids Shops, detailing each shops sale.

At Woolies, I am offering 15% off any item over $25. Now that's a Deal!!

This Tiger really needs a new home!

Thanks for visiting!

Natural Toys I want to play with!

Maybe one day I'll have grandchildren (well, hopefully not for quite a few more years yet....). I think it might be time to start collecting my favorites (the ones I don't already have but have been yearning for...).

Don't you want to play wild west with this set?

By Willowbaus.

Pretend that running water and inside plumbing wasn't invented yet....

You can find at PrettyDreamer.

Hmmm, I might be needing these woodland animals sooner rather than later....

by JustHatched.

And I have this thing for mermaids....

At TheEnchantedCupboard.

And, for sweet dreams at night, who doesn't need a dolly best friend?? At LittleElfstoyshop.

You can find more wonderful MAGICAL. natural toys for children HERE.

Some of: My favorite artists

Do you ever come across something that just BLOWS you away? It happens to me often on Etsy.

Wanted to share some of my most favorite artists with you today.

Baby porcupine above by SharonMontrose.

Art by AmberAlexander.

And BlueDogRose.

Everytime I visit these shops, I love each item more than the next. Then I look again, and I love something else more. I cannot decide. Exquisite works of art. Genius, I dare to say.

Please Visit them, and Enjoy!

Earth Day Celebration!

I'm old, I admit it. I remember the very first Earth Day, 40 years ago. I grew up in Philadelphia, and there was a big festival on Belmont Plateau - lots of bands, vendors - hippies everywhere. I was still a young teenager, and was just in awe of everything. Heard some great music that day! I rode my bike to school that day - and school was quite a few miles away.

So - Earth Day is coming up, and the Natural Kids are having a celebration. 55 shops are offering all kinds of wonderful discounts and gifts with purchases.

Also - hidden in many Natural Kids shops is a picture of a little gnome.

Find the gnome, and tell the shop owner, and you will receive as a GIFT - a beautiful PDF file of wonderful crafts, recipes and games that you can play with your children, in honor of Earth Day.

Visit the Natural Kids , and find some amazing eco-friendly, organic, good for you - your children - and the earth.

Visit Woolies, for more stuffed animals for earth day!

NATURAL KIDS!

Easter/Spring NaturalKids Team Blog-A-Thon

The NaturalKids Team is a group of like-minded shops on Etsy.com. The team was started by woodmouse in 2007. Early members included faerierebecca, fairiesnest, cozycottage. It was a small group, with a small presence on etsy. Since that time members have come and gone but our mission has stayed the same. To be a group of sellers dedicated to creating natural products for children. We are a diverse group of artisans who make natural toys, utensils, clothing and accessories for kids. Our sellers work with materials from the Earth, such as wool, cotton, silk and wood. Our goal is to support, promote and have fun together while building our businesses.

One of our 1st Team Blog Post read as below and it is still true today....

We are a diverse bunch from all over the globe who have at least one thing in common: we all work with natural materials in our products for children. Oh yeah, and we're all pretty darn crafty & talented too! Wool, wood, cotton...just simple materials direct from the Earth.
So who are we?
Some of us are mothers of small children.
Some of us are mothers of grown children.
Some of us make dolls, some of us make hats, some of us make toys.
Some of us have been selling our wares for many years.
Some of us are just starting to discover our talents and start selling.
Some of us work with natural materials for environmental reasons.
Some of us work with natural materials as part of the Waldorf educational philosophy.
Some of us work with natural materials because we believe they are healthier and safer.
Some of us just like working with natural materials.
Some of us sell our wares for a living.
Some of us sell our wares as a hobby.
Since that time, some of us are fathers.









Thank you for reading and now join in the fun to take a trip to see what you may find at these NaturalKids Team Members Blogs! Happy Spring!!!

Visit these blogs from our team! Some giveaways going on!

http://thereluctantcitydweller.blogspot.com/

http://thefairiesnest.blogspot.com/

http://sewnnaturalstudio.blogspot.com/
http://www.tribaltimes.blogspot.com/
http://www.katsinthebelfry.blogspot.com/
http://www.polarbearcreations.blogspot.com/
http://fairtradefamily.blogspot.com/
http://germandolls.blogspot.com/
http://www.curlymonkeyandco2.blogspot.com/
http://www.bananabottoms.blogspot.com/

ALL of these wonderful items featured here and MANY more can be found here:

THE NATURAL KIDS STORE!

Winner!

Brownhairgirl7 - Congratulations - you're the winner of the Earring Giveaway!

Huge thanks to all who entered!

Waldorf Dolls

I was a tomboy, growing up. I didn't play with a lot of dolls, although I did have one. Her name is Pitiful Pearl. I still have her. Her hair is a little....unusual. I may have had something to do with that...

So now I have a thing for dolls. I DROOL over dolls. Here's a sampling of some of my favorites:

This is Josie. Josie was made for me! by Gopita. I adore Josie; she sleeps on my bed every night. And Yes, I am a grown woman.

:0)

Here's another adorable one:

You can find her at Ruprecht's shop on Etsy.

This georgeous doll is available at Dragonflyshollow.

This little guy would love to come live at your house:

You can find him at PolarbearCreations.

Oritdotandolls makes the most beautiful and engaging dolls.

Hope you enjoy!

Earring Sale!!

All earrings are on sale at Buster and boo! I only use semi-precious stones and sterling silver, or vintaj brass. I'm going to be phasing out offering earrings for sale, so get these beauties while you can!

You can glance over to the right to see some of them, and click anywhere to go to my shop.

ALL earrings are offered for SALE at TEN DOLLARS! that's right - sterling silver and semi-precious stones or beads for only TEN DOLLARS!

Sale ends Saturday at Midnight.

Thanks !!

Front Page!

Thank you Etsy, for featuring my harmonica necklace from Buster and boo!

Gnomes and Wizards and Trolls, O My!

I have this thing for gnomes.


So, I had to have this one:


He was made by MamaKopp.


This boy-gnome needs a home

He is waiting for his home over at Merrydale Dolls!

And this Gnomie needs a Homie





You can find him at haddy2dogs.


Watch out for the Trolls!





He's available at dadswoodentoys!

and this one is both Wizard and Gnome!!




You can find her at Alkelda's shop!

Have fun discovering wonderful natural items for children at Etsy! Just search for the NaturalKids Team!

Chickens

HA! I knitted a chicken! Spent a few days taking care of my friend Cathy's chickens, such lovely, well-mannered ladies, and then found an awesome pattern for a knitted chicken - rooster - fowl.

Check him out!

You can read more about him HERE. He was a ton of fun to make!

Natural Kids Team

If you read my blog, you've heard about the Natural Kids Team of sellers on Etsy. My shop, Woolies, is part of this team. I admire everybody's work SO much! Imaginative, clever, beautiful, toys and other things for children. The team is made up of wonderful, supportive people. I love this team, and just thought you might enjoy some items -----

Gnomie needs a Homie by haddy2dogs

Giving, Saving and Spending Tags by Mamaroots

Bunny Teething Blanket, by Dayanra

Gnome Home, by Mamakopp

Waldorf handwork doll, by Oritdotandolls
I want all of these (for myself, my teenage boys sadly have no interest!)

Please enjoy visiting all of these lovely shops!