And the Winner of the Easter Basket Is.....

MRS CARISSA!!!

Congratulations!  I will send out your Easter basket tomorrow.

Thanks to everyone who participated.  I read all of your lovely comments.  Thanks!  There will be more giveaways in the the near future.

You guys know I like introducing you to new things, so I used a different selection process this time.  I used a Random Name Selector program.  It's a little more involved than the Random.org number selector.  It requires you type in the names.  I'm a pretty fast typer and I am getting even better with the new Blogger security check words.  Don't they remind you of the Mavis Beacon typing program?  Getting off topic.  Anyway,  I wanted to use a different program this time because I think each program will have their biases, and the fairer I can make the giveaways, the better.  I will continually alternate between Random number, Random name, and any other cool program I find.

This program is primarily used for teachers.  You type in the names after clicking on the Change Names button.  Once your list is entered,  select Go.  What is cool about this program is that it changes the order of the names after you select go.  Just in case you are wondering, the name that came up on the first spin is the name I used.  After that, I just had some fun selecting Go to see how it worked.  Go ahead you can try it down below.  Just hit the Go button.  Sorry it won't change the actual results.  LOL!

We had 39 entries.  Your abbreviated name should be on the list.  To see the names on the list, just click "Change the Names".  It won't accidentally change the names, but it will post the list.  Liliam, I spelled your name incorrectly, but I knew it was you.  I did remove one name, Toni, of www.mydollstory.com.  She is one of my best friends here in Atlanta and the reason I started doing doll stories.  I decided to take one of the four baskets I had for sale and to just give it to her.  She is on hiatus from doing her doll stories, but she hopes to return soon.

The three baskets I did have for sale, sold out within 4 days.  So there aren't any more available.  Sorry.

Caution:  Clicking the "Go" button below, can get addictive.  All gamblers should probably refrain. LOL!

The Easter Basket Giveaway!

Yeah! The Easter baskets are done in plenty of time for people to get them before Easter.  This is a first for me.  I have a total of six.  That is all there will be.  Four will be available to sell in my Etsy store, one will be for me, and one will be given to some lucky GIVEAWAY WINNER!  That's right we are on our second giveaway in the past few months.  If you are interested in receiving the giveaway basket, complete with a hand sculpted chocolate bunny, a Happy Easter sign, sparkly Easter eggs, and a cute little chick, please leave your name below.  I will randomly assign numbers to all participants, then select a number using a number generator.  Participants can enter through March 9th.  Winner will be announced March 10th and the basket will be mailed out March 12th.

Aren't they cute?  The giveaway basket is located on the bottom shelf in the middle.  It is the only basket with three eggs.

This is my personal basket.  It is nicely wrapped in gift basket vacuum sealed plastic wrap.  All baskets will be wrapped this way prior to being mailed out.

BASKETS, BALLOONS, AND MORE

This is China's basket and balloon shop. Her little helper, Taylor is there.  Sometimes she will spend a couple hours after school there with her mom.  (This is not a permanent dio, so I didn't spend a lot of time putting in a lot of accessories or pictures).

A few weeks ago, my mom found a big bag of mini baskets at the Goodwill.  They are perfect for doing different baskets.  I have plans for the following baskets:  baby shower, wine and cheese, spa, fruit, etc.

Adele's sister has stopped by after picking up the girls from school.  She needs to order a basket for a coworker.

"I need to order a basket for a coworker.  Do you have any great ideas in the $40 - $50 dollar range? (Mom)

"Sure, but what's the occassion?  That will help me narrow it down." (China)

"Mom, can we get some balloons."

"Maybe. we'll see how well you behave until it's time to go." (Mom)

"Mommy, this is taking too long.  I'm going to be late for riding lessons." (Nicole)

"Nicole, I have to get this basket ordered today.  That horse isn't going anywhere." (Melanie)

"But mommy my instructor doesn't like it when I'm late." (Nicole, slightly agitated)

"Just calm down.  I will talk to your instructor.  You have definitely inherited your father's 'we can't be late or the sky is going to fall in' gene." (Melanie)

"What does that mean?" (Nicole)

"Never mind.  Go sit on the bench and wait.  It won't be much longer." (Melanie)

DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE GIVEAWAY!  THIS IS THE BASKET YOU WILL RECEIVE.  IT WILL COME TO YOU WRAPPED.  LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THE COMMENT SECTION.

Chocolate Easter Bunnies and a Clone

These bunnies are supposed to be chicken alfredo. LOL!  What would my life be like if I didn't procrastinate?  I get so much done putting off projects.  I am working on Easter baskets and I am just about done.  I sculpted 6 bunnies today, one for each basket.  They are all unique in their own little way.  I will be selling most of the baskets in my Etsy store, but I have put one aside for a GIVEAWAY!  So stay tuned. 

I couldn't help but to show a few up close.  I think I am bonding with these little bunnies.

I can just see some little fashion doll kid eating off the ears first.

Look at this cutie!

This one looks well fed.

I found this clone in the Dollar General for $5.  This is the best clone doll I have ever seen.  She has a beautiful face and she seems to be well made, not like most of the clone dolls.  Her outfit is even well made and cute, considering what I typically see.  It will be nice to have a very different face in Morristown.