It was hot here in Kansas this weekend. So hot that no one wanted to go out on the boat. We did go to the lake in the evenings, but I spent the daytime in the studio working on some paintings.
While I had paints out, I did a background for an ATCard that
Debra posted a picture to use, as a challenge. I snipped out the angel she posted, glittered it up, added silver paint pen, drew curls in the hair, then added crystals and a vintage posey to my painted background. The angel is on her site if you'd like to do your own.
I got a bit carried away on the wallpaper medallions again! I really enjoy painting those little ovals, and this time I was in fairy mode.
I dooded up some of the borders of the medallions too.
Others, I left simple, but all of them got glittered. (of course)
While I was at it, I did a few more cupcakes with more glitter (of course).
Oh and a few more pink roses. (of course) 
And one little ballerina that I added to a large shipping tag with vintage wallpaper, pink tulle, crystals and some posies from old jewelry.
I will list them on myEtsy Shop if you are interested, but it might not be today, so if you want one, feel free to email me. The medallions are $5 for each section, and the ballerina tag is $9.
I will give the angel ATC to the first purchase of two items or more!
My sweet husband did the sweetest thing. He was mowing in the 100 degree heat, and came in to tell me that there was a flower along the mower's path and wondered if it should be saved. (he didn't know if it was a weed, or whatever, he doesn't understand flowers, but cared enough to ask)
I didn't realize the surprise lilies were up yet, I guess that is why they are called surprise lilies, they come out of nowhere over night! 
I've heard them called naked ladies too, because of the bare stem. I thought about titling my post "my husband and the naked lady" but thought I'd get all the WRONG hits on it today.
The painting of the house my dad grew up in is finished and I am off to make copies of it for the family reunion.
First I wanted to tell you that I decided what to do for my August give away!!
I will give the winner a choice- if you are an artist and want a Cottage Collage Kit filled with vintage goodness, I'll send that. If you are not and don't want the kit, I will make something for you from one of my kits!!! Hows that?
Leave a message to enter, as often as you'd like. I do love me some comments!
You are such an amazing artist. You can use any medium and it turns out beautiful. I love seeing your art.
Posted by: Amy Carver | August 06, 2007 at 11:03 AM
:)
Posted by: Amy Carver | August 06, 2007 at 11:32 AM
Wow you are amazing. I love your paintings and what a nice man you have to come in and ask about the flowers. Sure don't find those around anymore.
Posted by: Judy | August 06, 2007 at 12:08 PM
Lots of fun in this post. I love your fairy tags nad I love the other ones too. We call those lilies naked ladies too. I think they are so pretty!
Posted by: Betty @ She's Sew Pretty | August 06, 2007 at 12:43 PM
Hi Karla,
I am loving the cupcake paintings, so very sweet. The picture you did of your fathers house turned out amazing.
I had to chuckle yesterday when you said that you took the light from the house only to discover there was no electricty in the house when your father was little.
Have a wonderful week.
Shelley
Posted by: shelley davis | August 06, 2007 at 01:29 PM
Karla I just loved visiting your cottage. I have added you to my favorites to visit often. Thanks for all your beautiful ideas. Have a Blessed week.
Posted by: Sherry | August 06, 2007 at 02:34 PM
That is a great photo of the naked ladies with the arbor in the background!
Love the cupcakes on the border paper. You never disappoint!
Posted by: Phyllis | August 06, 2007 at 04:42 PM
I love your sweet picture on the ATCard!! And your watercolor is wonderful!-- such a special piece for a reunion!! You are such a good painter Karla!!!
And the lilies are so pretty. I had never heard of them before (your husband's a great guy for not cutting them too!!)
Happy Monday!
xoxoBethany
Posted by: Bethany Hissong | August 06, 2007 at 04:55 PM
That would have been a funny post title. I like that name surprise lilies - I've never seen them before. That was sweet of your husband to ask - mine doesn't know a flower from a weed. As a matter of fact he asked me if my hibiscus was a weed! It didn't have any flowers at the time, but that would have been a pretty big weed in my flower bed LOL!
I just love the wallpaper medallions with the roses. You're amazing!
Manuela
Posted by: Manuela | August 06, 2007 at 04:56 PM
fairies, glitter, roses...what a great way to beat the heat! And congrats on having your husband trained so well, lol!
Posted by: carlene | August 06, 2007 at 06:46 PM
Love what you're doing with all the medallions!
Posted by: MaryB | August 06, 2007 at 07:41 PM
You should have posted the title - "My Husband and the Naked Lady!" - that is so clever.
Your art and creativity are amazing as usual.
Great Idea for the giveaway!
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine | August 06, 2007 at 08:22 PM
Hi Karla, Love the flower. Does it pop up anywhere or at anytime? I'm thinking ahead to next spring and have decide to do a all pink heart shaped flower bed and am looking for flowers! Count me in for your give away!! Love, Lori
Posted by: Lori | August 06, 2007 at 09:01 PM
Goodness Karla! You make me feel like such a slacker! I can't even get my housework done, let alone unleash my creative energy! Heck, I'm worn out after reading your daily posts. Love ya!
Posted by: Carol d | August 06, 2007 at 09:03 PM
So many things to comment on this post I lost track of everything I wanted to say! Love everything! I thought I loved those fairies, but the ballerina is super-cute too. You must have a permanent layer of glitter in your house, or have you found a way to avoid that, if you have I would sure love to hear it! Love the painting of your dad's house, different from your usual style, but so lovely. Thanks for sharing, I will be commenting lots because I would really love to win! I think this is a great way to run your contest by the way, may have to steal it one of these days!
Posted by: michelle | August 07, 2007 at 12:15 AM
Great photographs of your beautiful work! And the lillies are adorable!
:)
Kimberly
Posted by: Kimberly | August 07, 2007 at 04:00 AM
Tagged!
Posted by: Phyllis | August 07, 2007 at 09:38 AM
Karla,
You really capitalized on your beat the heat time. What lovely creations.
Sue
Posted by: Sue Giannotta | August 07, 2007 at 10:35 AM
Wow, I am drooling! I so wish I could do what you do! I am going to be sending you an email...watch for it...I have to have the rose medallion section! I am a pink rose addict and really do not have anything original. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your work!
(Surprise Lilies here...that is what we call them in the south)
Posted by: Nancy | August 07, 2007 at 11:07 AM
Oh, I love your fairy girls!
Posted by: Steph W | August 07, 2007 at 11:16 AM
Just love those cupcakes! The fairies are wonderful too. The painting of your father's house is wonderful. What a happy feeling it must give you. Your family is really going to love it.
Karla
Posted by: Karla | August 07, 2007 at 11:21 AM
I love your surprise lilies! And what a thoughtful husband too :)
Posted by: Felicia | August 07, 2007 at 12:06 PM
Another great inspiring post. The surprise lilies are amazing, as is your artwork.
I love reading your posts everyday, it sparks my creativity
Karen
Bluemuf
Posted by: Karen Young | August 07, 2007 at 12:17 PM
You do have talent!
The painting of the homestead is wonderful...You should have included a fairy climbing out of the window =D
Posted by: sandi @ the whistlestop cafe | August 07, 2007 at 01:34 PM
haha, Thanks for the tag. I just finished. Check it out!
Posted by: Amy Carver | August 07, 2007 at 02:15 PM