If anyone thinks their home would look good in Country Almanac, Romantic Country, Small Room Decorating, or any of the other Harris Publications, please contact me about some sample photos.
Today is Beth (my buddy)'s birthday, and tomorrow we get to play all day. A redo of her booth at the mall (its always fun to rearrange things!) then lunch (I hope she picks Pei Wei-its her birthday, so I don't want to interfere with her choice, but honestly,what food is better than Pei Wei???)
I wrapped up the ATC sized painting of her dog in a vintage magazine page that I got in the pack from Cheryl. It had a picture of cake on it, so I added a recipe for ice cream that was in an old cookbook I got garage sailing a couple weeks ago.
I topped off the package with a tag I made with a sparkling B for Beth, over some pattern covers (she likes anything to do with sewing), hand tinted with acrylic paints and distress ink. At the bottom of the tag, I glued "early plastic" leaves next to a vintage green button and added a crystal to the center of the button. I used the same crystals on the crowns of the two models in the picture.
Where do I store my crystals for projects? Well, one time I decorated a pair of jeans with crystals on the pockets. The jeans got paint spilled on them so are now work pants. Whenever I need a crystal, I reach back to the pocket and peel off a crystal to glue down to what I am working on.
I am still trying to figure out the tiara I am making. I hand painted some flowers on pink paper to cut out and use on it, but am not sure how or where, just wanted to have some ready if needed. You never know when you'll need a hand painted flower to embellish something! I also glittered up the vintage grosgrain shoe clip that I thought might work on the crown. I'll see tomorrow how it all pulls together, Beth and I will be working on them then.
I usually run on and on and on, but this is my 2nd post today, plus it is time for "Rescue Me"!! I am going to eat a bowl of Breyer's Vanilla ice cream with Magic Shell and a fudge brownie and stare at Dennis Leary on the TV. Not a bad night! (I did go to the gym today, so don't think too badly of me)
Don't forget- any comment enters you in the drawing for the rose charm for June!
Ice cream with Magic Shell --- your my kinda gal!
Jody
Posted by: Gumbo Lily | June 13, 2007 at 10:40 PM
Yea, she's my Miss Sparkle and we are both looking forward to the arrival of her sister, Miss Twinkle! Everyday, Miss Sparkle says,"Mommy get her out, I want to play with her!" Lucky Beth! She'll love it.
Posted by: Vickie Coonfare | June 13, 2007 at 11:51 PM
Wow, what a beautifully wrapped gift. Everything you do, you do with such flair, Karla.
I love the elements that you've chosen for your tiara. I bet it'll all come together wonderfully well. Can't wait to see it when you've finished!
Posted by: Mrs.Staggs | June 14, 2007 at 01:32 AM
Anxious to see that tiara! I know it will be beautiful! Have a fun birthday celebration :)
Posted by: shabbyinthecity | June 14, 2007 at 08:24 AM
Same here about the tiara, I did one, but don't think it's good enough and will start again. I really love your hand painted roses, they are gorgeous! Carol xox
Posted by: Carol | June 14, 2007 at 08:42 AM
Lol, I can see you pickin' sparkles off your booty to stick on your work. Too funny!
Don't worry about throwing my name in the pot... I was fortunate to win amazing goodies from you already!!
Posted by: Mizsmoochielips | June 14, 2007 at 12:35 PM
Your not the only one trying to figure it out, I have this fabulous idea in my head but am having some trouble trackign down the supplies I need besides on the internet.
Oh well I am alway last minute Suzy so nothing is new, just nice to hear otherw are still working on it.
Posted by: Renee | June 14, 2007 at 12:40 PM
Love your site, love your blogs. REALLY miss "Comfort & Joy". I didn't know you had a website, but I occasionally google your name hoping for news about your shop reopening.. and found you here! I have been to My Fathers Daughter" a few times, and recognized your work, but it isn't enough! How about a summer sale at your house? Is your road work done yet? Do you give painting classes? Was fun to learn we have birthdays which are close, mine was June 7th (only I turned the big 50!)
Posted by: gail | June 14, 2007 at 02:45 PM
Karla...you can see if my home is worthy of any magazine on my Oct 5th post: http://shabbyinthecity.blogspot.com/2006_10_01_archive.html Thank you!
Posted by: shabbyinthecity | June 14, 2007 at 06:44 PM
Karla,
Glad you could use some of the papers!
Cheryl
Posted by: fromthepines | June 15, 2007 at 10:41 AM
Hi! Did you check out the diary project? Your work is beautiful and I know your page would be awesome!!! Thanks for visiting me! I really like your blog. I will visit often :)
Posted by: Liz | June 20, 2007 at 08:29 AM