I need a loan, and quick

So my new hobby (obsession) is making decorated sugar cookies. I have about three cookie cutters and I enjoy them all, but I could stand to expand my collection. This afternoon I was doing a bit of coffee-shop web surfing and came upon these beauties...

A Dr. Seuss style hat for Peter's Green Eggs and Ham fourth birthday party. I did find that you can create 'green eggs and ham' cookies by finding an oval cutter and a lot of patience. I will do both for Peter.

A banana for Banana Republic (It is a proven fact that baking for your retail boss will get you preferential treatment in terms of the schedule and getting holidays off. I bake for the Banana's A LOT.)

A gorilla for Patrick's Baby Gorilla second birthday party. Paired with the banana cutter, these will be some super cute party favors. This one is a non-negotiable purchase, the boy needs some gorilla sugar cookies.

 

A couch for Mom and the ladies of James Home Decor

A toothbrush and tooth for Amy and Marty's dental offices. Ironic really, sugar cookies for the people that earn a living from cleaning over-sugared teeth.

A basset hound for Mom and Dad's baby, Daisy. I think this one might be worth ever penny.

A money bag for Dad and the folks at First Community Bank.

I did not make any purchases today. Why? These little beauties are $12.99 A PIECE. what, What, WHAT you say! They are copper cookie cutters and apparently anything copper is pricey. After some quick research to convince myself of the merits of a $13 cookie cutter I discovered that copper cutters won't rust and don't bend. In theory I could give my gorilla cookie cutter to my grandchildren.

So I've decided these are collector's items. Like all collections, I guess you just buy one, or maybe just a few, at a time. My first purchases will be Patrick's gorilla and banana (which will double for a Banana Republic bargaining tool) and Peter's Dr. Seuss hat (which can double for an Uncle Sam hat for tax day or Fourth of July.)