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These boots were made for toting: A Craftsmen's Classic must see
Posted: 02.28.2013 at 10:04 AM
Janet Parker

Janet Parker serves as a co-anchor of Good Day Columbia where she brings you the day's top stories from 5-9 a.m. each weekday.

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Capezio Blue Butterfly Purse made from cowboy boots.  / Debbie and Arlie Garrett
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COLUMBIA (WACH)--What good is a new pair of flashy boots if you can't see the designs because of your jeans? No good right? Wrong.

Husban and wife, Debbie and Arlie Garrett have taken two Texas favorties, boots and purses, and combined them into a one-of-a kind craft to display at the Craftsmen's Spring Columbia Classic.

The Garretts are owners of the "Rootin Tootin Boutique" in Bluff Dale Texas and their story is is nothing short of unique, its actually Arlie who sews and crafts the purses, Debbie helps with the finishing touches.

Their boots are just one example of the hundreds of crafts offered at the Craftsmen's Spring Columbia Classic each year.  This year the event is celebrating its 30th anniversary, March 1st - 3rd at the State Fairgrounds.

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