Can there be TOO Many Roses? and a Temporary Hobby comes to an end.

Do you ever do a project that you put some time into, but it was still a wasted effort? 

I painted this floral on the back of a linoleum scrap to make a rug. I've done this many times, it is a great way to make a cheap rug that is durable. (I have a stone patterned one in my office from a post a few days ago)

For some reason, this linoleum curls up on the edges, and will not lay flat, no matter what I try to do to flatten it.  Guess I should have made sure it was going to be flat before I painted it, huh? Well there goes $10 in supplies and an hour of my time!

On a happier note, look at my new frying pan!!!

I got it for $1 at an estate sale last Saturday! It is a good, well made and well loved pan, and has a lot of use left in it- and it is PINK!!!

Carole sent little Sugarwings this book for her first birthday, and I promptly fell in love with Tasha Tudor.  How can I have gone almost 50 years without noticing her work before?

I love her style and thought I would "adopt" it for a series of Christmas ornaments.

Generous Carole, is having back surgery tomorrow, please drop by to wish her well if you can. As a person with a bad back, I know how emotionally and physically draining that can be. I've had my share of back surgeries!

I only got a couple more ornaments painted yesterday,but they are not Tasha Tudor inspired, just my regular roses.

I also used two of my hand painted rose medallions (available on Etsy) to make a folder from one of my favorite vintage wallpapers. I'll stuff it with Cottage Collage Kit vintage goodness and have it offered on Etsy too.  (This is the same pattern as the ones that will be featured in Somerset Living - yippee- love that magazine!!)

I purchased these unfinished wood frames at Hobby Lobby after the 4th of July for under 50 cents each. I thought they could be Shabby Chic Christmas style instead of Independence Day with a few changes.

This one has a simple and sweet border of barely-there glitter and the roses are painted onto green sheet music, then coated with paper glaze, for a sheen.

the second one got a gloriously gaudy border with a heavier application of glitter, and a small silver star with a vintage rose bit of jewelry added to it at the top.

These roses are painted onto gold and white old wallpaper, but I got carried away and the paper doesn't even show.

Are you all rosed-out at this point? I did have quite the rose painting day, yesterday between running errands (20 minutes to wait for a prescription at Wal-Mart????).

My Sissy gave me this print as part of the Swap we did in August. See the little Dorkie in it at the girl's feet??

I decided to make the little girl in the picture into a fairy, by painting on some wings and antennas. (Although,if she wants to put her pretty bonnet back on now, the antenna might get in the way.)

To make the paint look like it belonged to the print, I used a crackle glaze over the whole picture after the paint dried, then when that dried well, I wiped a dark umber glaze into the cracks.

I used old ribbon and a fairy charm to hang it.

I covered the mat in the same vintage wallpaper I had happened to have laying on the craft table from making the folder (some decisions are best left to chance, I move quicker that way!) I used my stardust Gelly pen to outline the roses in the paper and give it some sparkle.

The inside edge of the mat is covered with seam binding ribbon and the  old pink velvet is glued down then old earring are glued over that. I tore a chunk of flowers and velvet off a lovley old hat and added that at the bottom for extra foof. 

Can you see the bottom of the painted wreath it is hanging from? I painted that on my closet door and hang little pretties from it sometimes. Others, I just leave it as a plain grapevine wreath.  

And speaking of grapevine wreaths- I have finished my "temporary hobby" of making wreaths.

This is my 4th and final wreath. The rest of the 25 cent silk flowers will just go into vases.  I did enjoy doing these few wreaths, but decided it just isn't for me.

I was just making wreaths to get them done and over with, life is too short to make things because you feel like you have to.

By the way, in case you don't know, if you leave a comment you are entered into October's Giveaway Drawing. 

Also, I am at 190 posts! I'll have a special drawing for #200 and giveaway a gift then too!

Comments

[Angie]

Oh Wow, Karla, What Beautiful Ornaments.I love her art work, as well as yours. I can't tell you how many projects I have thrown away because they just didn't look right or curled, or were wierd in color or something.

I don't think it is possible to have to many roses, I love roses, keep up the beautiful work :)

Angie
www.scrapnmomsmoments.blogspot.com

[cindy ~ My Romantic Home]

Oh my gosh...I love those ornaments!

[phyllis]

The Tasha Tudor ornaments!!!! O my gosh!!! Perfection.
Yes, Carole is a sweetie who shouldn't have to go thru this pain. I'm gonna do something for her. Wish I could be there to tend to her.

[carole]

Oh Karla:
I LOVE the ornaments you created using SugarWings Tasha Tudor book for inspiration!!! How cool is that : )
This post is one of my favorites!!! You weave a day of normal Wal Mart stuff to drawing antennae on a fairy girl. What a girl you are!!! You are so cool and I thank you for sharing advice on how I can hasten my getting well!!! Physical Therapy.
Take care
oxo
carole

[Terri]

I am in love with the Tasha Tudor ornaments and the roses...

I have a friend with a Halloween tree with handpainted ball ornaments (orange and black) with Halloween thing on them... adorable!

[Julie]

Karla,
I just love those ornaments. Do you make any that wouldn't shatter on the hardwood floor when ceremoniously knocked to the ground by a bunch of cats?? I love the bulbs but after having a few hundred already break, I'm trying to move away from that and into non-breakable ornaments. Last year I did all flowers.

Love,
Julie

[Kitty]

I love your little girl and boy picture. What a fabulous way to finish it and display it! Fantastic! Even though your wreath making is temporary, I love them....

Kitty

[Michelle]

Oh, I love the Tasha inspired ornaments - so beautiful! Sorry to hear about the painted rug. Is there any way to force it to lay flat, maybe stack something heavy on it for awhile?

[Karen Young]

The ornaments are really nice in the Tasha Tudor style, but I like your signature roses.

Karen
Bluemuf

[Barbara H. @ Stray Thoughts]

Rosed out? I could never be rosed out! :-)

I so admire your creativity and love feasting my eyes on these beautiful things. Thanks for taking the time to post them.

[Lollysnestegg]

Fantastic as usual! I love the fact that the print when from being cute to begin with, to absolutely stunning! The wreaths are beautiful but art should definately not be a chore!
Thanks for sharing your creations with us!
~Lolly

[Bethany]

Tasha Tudor is one of my favorites too... I love the way she lives her life also! I didn't really know anything about her until a few years ago too, even having owned a couple books all my life! Someone told me when I was around 20 years old that I probably loved her and I pretended to know what they were talking about!!! It makes sense that you would-- you share a similiar style to your work! I'm not much on making wreaths too... Craig's dad actually taught me how to, but I prefer to just get them already made up. Your roses are so pretty and I love the little fairy girl!!

[Elaine L]

Karla,

I love how you embellished the painting print!

I could never get tired of your roses and I love the wreath and the ornaments, especially the wooden star ones.

Simply said, EVERYTHING you touch turns to GOLD!

~elaine~

[María Elena]

Congratulations by your posts. I love the roses, although in my garden still not have the roses buttons .

[NANCY GARTENMAN]

Yep, Tasha is a winner. I have all her big people books, and a few of her children's books. She did the drawings in the book "THE SECRET GARDEN " too.
Glitter is wonderful stuff, I must buy more. I used a lot this week.
Sorry about the floor thing, but look at all the other good stuff you did. I know I hate it when I spend a lot of time on something and it doesn't end up right, but we must move on. ROSES OUT THERE WAITING FOR GLITTER!
NANCY JO

[Rosie]

No such thing as too many roses. I need to find a few more places next spring to plant some.....perhaps a blood red and a yellow. Your roses are beautiful and last a whole lot longer :-)

[Joy]

Your talent floors me!

[Rachael]

Always lovely. Loved the vintage print in its original state but just beautiful once you had finished with it! The wings look like they were always there - Rachael -xo

[clarice]

Oh Karal, how could you not know about Tasha Yudor. How sad. She is a ver independent and intersing woman xoxoxo Clarice

[Tera]

love the ornaments and the wreaths. I cannot believe you painted that piece of linolium in only an hour!!!
cool stuff as usual!!!
tera

[Jacquelene Langeman]

Karla-the rose lady. I just can't get enough roses, they are glorious. I collect roses-anything roses, one can never have enough roses, that would be like too much chocolate, not possible hee, hee.

I love all your creations they are just beautiful. I think the fairy girls antennae curl up nicely under her bonnet when she puts it on, because of course she is a magical fairy girl, her fairy antenaae would never giver her bad antenaae day!

Thankyou for sharing on your blog and your wonderful garage sailing and thrifting and your creativity and all your wonderful roses.

Jacquelene Langeman
Canada

[Sandra Feazel]

Roses just make everything more beautiful, especially the pink ones!!! I love roses and love to paint roses, never enough of those!! Can you use the lineoleum piece in a frame (could be tacked to a masonite piece to flatten and then framed (thinking ornate frame from a garage sale!) or have you tried putting large (heavy ) washers epoxyed to the cornerson the underside. They are used sometimes for curtain weights to help panels hang straight...just a thought...hate to see that lovely thing go to waste!!! or can it be wrapped around a waste basket to make it pretty?? Now I will be thinking of ways to use it all night long!!! LOve LoVe to see your posts on your blog each day!!! Adds beauty to my world! and I can't wait to get my cupcakes that I bought off etsy!!!-Sandra

[Barbara @ Southern Lady's Vintage]

I don't know, but in my book I don't think there is such a thing as too much roses! I always love looking at all your beautiful pretties! You are so creative and your things are such eye-candy! Thank you for all of the inspiration!
Barbara

[Deby]

oh my are all the ROSES beautiful..simply gorgeous.....such talent
Great job on the WREATHS too...such lovliness
Deby
debsblog at gmail dot com

[Pamela]

What a cute idea, to paint such beautiful fairy wings and bring a charming print to life!

[Raised In Cotton]

Hi Karla,

Everything is coming up Roses!!! Love em all, just beautiful art as always.

Blessings;)
Carol

[Michelle E.~Vintage Pastiche]

You put us all to shame! You do more than 10 people in one day! :) I love the ornaments inspired by Tasha Tudor. and that print is SO cute!

Thanks for the Birthday wishes it was wonderful to have all the lovely comments.

*muah*
Michelle

[Gail]

I just love how you can paint anything!!! I cant say enough just how talented you are and how jealous I am! also, I LOVE the wallpaper covered frame of the little girl and boy... LOVE LOVE LOVE them!

[Donetta]

Hello, I was enjoying your art work. I love your birds the most!

[debi]

I FINALLY found a copy of Romantic Country last night! I sat right down and looked through it. I really enjoyed the pictures of your lovely home.
Also, I love your rose ornaments!! They're beautiful!
Debi

[sherri]

wow, roses, glitter and Christmas ornaments--who could ask for more!! There can never be too many roses in the world! Love the fairy girl too. I think it is a great improvement on the picture.

[tami]

I love what you did to the picture. I have really enjoyed reading your blog, you always have such wonderful eye-candy to look at. tami

[Flea Market Queen]

I love the roses on the linoleum, sorry it didn't work out!
I received my tag today...Love it!
Thank you so very, very much.
Priscilla

[Jessica]

Your wreaths are jaw-dropping gorgeous!!! And no, there can never be too many roses. Thanks for all the inspiration. I love what you did with the picture and those frames. It is kind of strange you'd never heard of Tasha Tudor. I wish I'd bought some of her rubber stamps when I had the chance!!

[Darla]

No such thing as too many roses, especially the way you do them.

Your Christmas things are getting me motivated. I'm pokey and need a good head start on holiday ideas.

Darla

[Susan at Black Eyed Susans Kitchen]

Karla,
I love the ornaments that are Tasha Tudor inspired! Just beautiful. You are so inspiring. Thank you.Susan at Black Eyed Susans Kitchen

[Karla]

I love your wreathes! I just made a fall themed one for my front door. The ornaments in a star are so perfect! Did you see the swap that Monica is hosting? You are definitely perfect for it. http://monicaanderson.blogspot.com. I love the Tudor ornaments. I'm going to have to check her out!
Karla

[willzmom]

Tasha Tudor-oh I love her! And I love the ornaments that you painted from the book! Wonderful.

[Stephanie]

Beautiful ornaments, Karla! I can't wait to get to feeling better & go shopping your store again!

Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

[Ele]

I think you are becoming my favorite blog to look at. You are an amazing artist and I love your style. Thanks for inspiring me.

[karen]

I am so glad you are joining our ornament swap at PRh and enjoyed visiting your blog.

[Lynn]

Love, love, love that pink frying pan. What a fabulous find. Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment. Your blog was so much fun to read. I hope you'll visit again. Miles of Smiles ~ Lynn

[Lynn]

Love, love, love that pink frying pan. What a fabulous find. Thank you for visiting my blog and leaving such a nice comment. Your blog was so much fun to read. I hope you'll visit again. Miles of Smiles ~ Lynn

[Hermy Blake]

Hi! I'm sorry to bug in, but I just couldn't resist. I couldn't help seeing all the blog, from top to buttom! And it's very dificult for me to admit this: I never though i'd find someone craizier about fairies than I am. You got me surrended. I loved most of this site. Some things are too "messy" for mt style, but boy, ain't this just the world i'd be living in?! I wish I could cross paths with you and your world someday. It seems so... magical!

Congratulations for everything. From now on, you'll be my idol, after the fairies, of course!

[Cindi Hoppes]

Evening, I was just on your site last evening and here I am again! You are so talented. I love the charms, the roses, and Somerset Magazine! Cindi :)

[KJ]

If this is a dup, please forgive me. I couldn't find one Giveaway spot and I think I posted somewhere else.

Thanks so much,
KJ