How is that for some puppy love? At this point the little princesses are mostly sleeping and eating. They curl up and they cry for mama and that is about it.
Beth came by to help with my website today, and we spent some time cuddling the puppies, although at first she thought they were too tiny to hold. But these little guys enjoy being held and Twinks doesn't seem to mind.
Although, she certainly doesn't take her eyes off of them once we pick them up! I could tell she was a devoted mother, when she went out to potty yesterday and a rabbit ran right in front of her. Instead of taking off like a shot into the woods to get tangled in cockle burrs, thinking that she might just catch the wascal this time, she simply turned around and came to the door to be let back in to her babies. Not even a glance over her shoulder to see where it might have gone to.
Worrying about your kids can sure take precedence over other things, that is for sure.
Luckily, at this point, my kids are doing well, so I can worry about tags! 60 some tags. Now that is a lot of worrying.
As I was blog hopping (instead of making tags) the other day, I saw a pretty hand painted tag by Suzanne Duda and used her idea as inspiration. I added hand painted designs to the vintage papers of the one on the right, and then added a bit of old papers to the painted roses on the tag on the left.
I think this one is my fave, though. I painted a floral heart wreath directly onto an old photo and added the words to the top.
And this one is about half and half, with some flocked wallpaper as a heart. I'm copying them all and then embellishing the copies with millinery blooms, lace, ribbons, glittery ink, etc. That sure helps me toward my goal of 60 plus.
This one is a copy I made of one of the painted tags. I think they copy well. I added lace and glittery ink in accents, then covered the back in wallpaper. By the time they get uber-foofed with charms and ribbons when tied onto the books, I think they will look fine.
Today's mail brought some sweetness from Sugar Sugar.
What a nice surprise from Analise!
Beth spent the day here in the studio with me, we worked on swap pages and website stuff, with a LOT of help emailed to us from Heather. Now, I am getting ready to head out the door and go see a movie with some friends. Looks like "Slumdog Millionaire" did great at the Golden Globes the other night, I am looking forward to seeing it. Last night, I went to see "Benjamin Button" and can't stop thinking about it. Maybe it is too soon to go see another flick, since the one last night was so good, my thought are still lingering on it.
Nah- its never too soon to go to another movie!! My idea of a great afternoon, is to see a double (or Triple!) feature.
So, before I head out, I'll leave you with a few pictures of this beautiful little book I bought in St. Joe the other day. It is signed and dedicated in 1922. I really appreciate those little written introductions in old books that were given as gifts years ago.
Oops, puppies everywhere in this house!!
Oh my gosh, Karla. I've been so crazy busy that I missed the birth of the babies. They are so cute, and Twinks did great! I can't believe she had five puppies. She seems so little herself.
Posted by: Beverly | January 13, 2009 at 06:51 PM
Karla, Twinkles is just adorable in the picture. You must just feel so blessed with all the princess in your home. I just love Yorkies. A perfect pet thats for sure.
Posted by: Janice Rehmeyer | January 13, 2009 at 07:11 PM
Oh the puppies are too sweet! We'll have to come over and hold one! I love the tags they are wonderful! That heart wreath is amazing! I can't wait to see them all.
Posted by: Shawn | January 13, 2009 at 07:43 PM
Oh my gosh...I'm a YORKIE LOVER and my "baby" just turned 6. I wish I'd allowed her to become a Momma...but, she wouldn't be here if I had. Spaying her saved her life because tumors were found on her ovaries! :(
Just had to share how much I love those little doggies, too! Can't wait to get another one!
Posted by: Rebecca | January 13, 2009 at 07:50 PM
The puppies are adorable....and the old photo of the 2 kids that you painted a wreath of flowers on is beautiful....
Brenda
Posted by: Brenda | January 13, 2009 at 08:28 PM
Oh love those tags and puppies. Hugs, Denise
Posted by: Denise Elizabeth | January 13, 2009 at 09:04 PM
I have sooo enjoyed every single post you've put on the sweet little puppers and the actions of the mommy and her eyes on you every minute you are holding her babes. Too squeezeabley cute - the whole lot of 'em.
and wow, I wish I had your talent for painting roses. It's awesome. LindaSonia
Posted by: LindaSonia | January 13, 2009 at 09:08 PM
Such cute little babies. I can imagine the puppy breath and how it can make one smile!
Posted by: Ele atabitofpinkheaven | January 13, 2009 at 09:13 PM
Where have I been?! Just catching up and love those darling sweet puppies! Is it totally too late to join the puppy love swap? Such a terrific idea - would love to do it if there's still room.
Jane - Jacksonville
Posted by: Jane | January 13, 2009 at 09:16 PM
oooooh they are darling! Clever girl Twinkle! Darling tags and book as well! Rachaelxo
Posted by: Rachael | January 13, 2009 at 09:17 PM
The puppies are adorable. And I love your tags!
Posted by: gail | January 13, 2009 at 09:27 PM
Great tags! Adorable pups...really precious.
Elizabeth
Posted by: elizabeth | January 13, 2009 at 09:44 PM
well NUTS!!! i left a big ol' comment and it vanished...grrrrrrrr...puppies are getting cuter every time...LOVE the tags, one with the painted roses wreath is a stunner...glad to hear you liked benjamin button...i want to see it and have not heard good things about it...this is the revised and shorter version of my previous comment...
Posted by: Lori | January 13, 2009 at 09:46 PM
The little puppies are so sweet! I want to snuggle one Karla! Your tags are looking awesome... :)
Posted by: Jenny Fowler | January 13, 2009 at 09:53 PM
Adorable little puppies, could love em to pieces. You are such a talented lady, seems like I have said it before and probably will again. Enjoy your movie.
Jean in Virginia
Posted by: Jean Eakin | January 13, 2009 at 10:00 PM
What a fabulous post. The tags are all so pretty. I am getting sooo excited about this swap. Thanks for coming up with this swap idea.
The puppies are so cute. You could just tell Twinkle was going to be a good Mommy.
Posted by: Debra Ganas | January 13, 2009 at 10:41 PM
Hi Karla, Your pups are just too sweet!
Since you were one of my very first blog "friends", I wanted to let you know that I'm hosting my first giveaway to celebrate my one month anniversary.
Posted by: Michelle K | January 13, 2009 at 10:46 PM
Your tags are just gorgeous Karla and I am sure you are not going to have a problem doing 60!!!! My goodness it would take me months to do that many and I know they will all be gorgeous!! I thought I was doing well doing 16 pages....that is nothing!!! have a lovely day, Kiss Noises Linda Lilly Cottage at home!
Posted by: Linda Lilly Cottage at home | January 13, 2009 at 10:51 PM
OH.. those pups are just adorable!!! Beautiful tags Karla! YOu are always up to something over there..that intrigues me!
Posted by: Vicki C | January 13, 2009 at 11:22 PM
How can you get anything done with those little things near!!!!!!!!!! Way, to distracting.
Posted by: M (Tales From an OC Cottage) | January 13, 2009 at 11:26 PM
Those puppies are just too cute for words! And Twinks is such a good little mother!
Gorgeous tags!
I saw Benjamin Button on Christmas day...and I am still thinking about it! Haven't seen the other yet, but now I want to...
Posted by: Alice W. | January 13, 2009 at 11:28 PM
Gorgeous tags and cute puppies Karla. When you get time, pop on over to my blog to pick up an award.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Posted by: Kerryanne English | January 14, 2009 at 12:15 AM
Darling little Pups!
Good Mummy Twinks!
Love your puppy tags,Karla...and everything over there in Puppyville!
xoxox
Posted by: Christina Ponte-Slocum | January 14, 2009 at 12:35 AM
Oh Karla!
Those puppies are scrumptious. You must be in heaven. I can't wait to see all the Valentine tag books.
Nancy
Posted by: Nancy ~ Fete et Fleur | January 14, 2009 at 02:01 AM
The puppies are gorgeous, (still a bit rotweiler looking but when they are small they are all cute, the same applies to people!) and your tags are gorgeous too!
Posted by: LiLi M. | January 14, 2009 at 02:23 AM
Oh darn I missed it (the swap), well next time. I see you had babies! Congradulations. I am a Yorkie (Dorkie) lover too. My Boo(Bailey) has been a daddy three times, and two of his girls Nuala and Cookie are here. Nuala is the daughter of my female "Butters" who now lives with an older couple (she had dominance issues after the babies and after much work with a trainer it was decided she needed to be queen of her own castle. I see her as she is living near my daughter).
Cookie is the Daughter of Bailey and Bella. I miss having the puppies they are so much fun. I envy you this time you will be having!
Posted by: Debra Abel | January 14, 2009 at 05:13 AM
I absolutely love the handpainted tags that you did. These are marvelous and I'm sure that the "copied" ones are just as lovely. You shouldn't fret about those one bit. These books will all be stunning! The puppies and Twinks are so darn cute. I love watching them through your blog. Cheers on this cold, cold day. - Kathy in Chicago
Posted by: Kathy in Chicago | January 14, 2009 at 08:23 AM
Those puppies are so sweet! I just love seeing them!
Your creations are wonderful! Love all the handpainting you are doing...your swap participants will love them! karen...
Posted by: karen | January 14, 2009 at 09:11 AM
Hi Karla! the puppies are so cute, I cant stand it!! I LOVE your tags, they are gorgeous. And the book is so pretty, like Valentine's Day :) I hope the movie was good!
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Amy of Bunny Rose Cottage | January 14, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Love the tags - they are gorgeous!
My daughter (now 11 teays old) and I have been doing double features on vacation days the past few years. And last year did our first triple - it was great fun!
Posted by: SusanG | January 14, 2009 at 09:24 AM
Twinkle is a perfect mom! She is so darn cute in that photo - in all photos of course but I love her expression in that photo.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | January 14, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Hi!!
My Josefina daughter this enamored with the puppies.
So sweet!!!!
Posted by: Jorgelina | January 14, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Oh the puppies are so sweet , so tiny
It is easy to fall in love with every puppy -- my little dogs is small -10 lbs - but now thirteen -- but acts like a puppy --
These tags are amazing - lots of beautiful ones - how fun ! - Kathy - ga
Posted by: Kathy | January 14, 2009 at 02:09 PM
Ohhhhh Karla, what a SWEET picture of the
puppies and Twink. Adorable! I haven't
held a puppy in so long and your wonderful
pictures bring out that "yearn to hold a puppy", in me.
Your tags are lovely. Any chance you will
have some in your shop?
Janis : )
Posted by: Janis | January 14, 2009 at 03:07 PM
Hi Karla-I just saw your yorkie puppies. I am so jealous;but, with the 4 yorkies that I have I can only dream about another. Enjoy your sweet babies.
Posted by: lisa baggett | January 20, 2009 at 07:40 PM