I am getting ready to put together the Sweet Treats and Roses swap books with Beth tomorrow and luckily two of the books are being mailed to people I am sending gifts to, so I thought I'd slip these into the packages.
The purple flowered pendant with the amethyst drop goes to my buddy, Barb, who also shares my birthday. 
She had surprised me with this Fairyland ornament for Christmas and I wanted to do something nice for her. I am keeping it up year round, and hung it from the chandelier above my computer, so I always have my Sugarwings close by.
The other necklace goes to the winner of my 5558th comment prize, my pal, Heather. Having gotten to know Heather through reading her blog and exchanging emails, I think that she will like the colors I have chosen for her pendent.
Speaking of presents, Sugarwings got this wonderfully cute skirt in the mail!
I'd entered a giveaway on Clarice's blog a couple of weeks ago and won this skirt for the fairy grand baby.
The skirt was made by Christy Misty and she has some adorable pants on her website too. Thanks Christy!
This skirt is a 3-4 and is a bit too large for my little sprite yet, but she'll grow into it.
She loves to play dress up and for now will wear it as a tea party dress.
When I take her up the stairs to her play room, she always hands me something pretty to dress her in. She expects her special play room to be a formal occasion and can't just wear any old thing up there where all her favorite bears and dolls will see her!
And of course, she likes to see others play along. Its a good thing that little Twinks is a happy dog who will do anything for her "litter mate" . These two grew up together and are inseparable.
The wings were a gift from Carol, and I can see they will be getting plenty of use in the future! I think it will be my turn to wear them next.
Finally, I attacked some of the Christmas decor that was still lurking upstairs. While the baby played with the puppy and the dolls, I took down the decorations in her room. Not all of them made it to the box, a lot just got shuffled around the room to live there year round, like these fairies that I put on the chandelier over the day bed.
I don't know which of them came up with this idea, but they both seemed to enjoy it.
Twinkle is a good hearted dog and I think I see lots of doll clothes in her future. I hope she enjoys dressing up as much as the baby does, because I doubt if she'll have a choice in the decision in the next few years.
What absolutely adorable pictures of Sugarwings and Twinkle playing together! I had a cat that I dressed up in doll clothes and rode her around in my doll carriage; she was a very patient one too! :)
Posted by: Becca | January 30, 2008 at 03:06 PM
What cute things! I love the dog in the baby bed and the cute wings, LOL! And your little fairy baby is adorable!
Michelle
btw~ your trip looked fabulous! So glad you had a good time:-)
Posted by: Michelle | January 30, 2008 at 03:07 PM
I love these photos of Sugarwings and Twinkle! So so precious. How wonderful that Twinkle likes all of this play!
Karla
Posted by: Karla | January 30, 2008 at 04:15 PM
Lovely post, I love seeing that beautiful little girl playing in her pretty room, wearing her pretty skirt, with that beautiful little fur child who has no idea that she is really a dog in real life
:) Rachael
Posted by: Rachael | January 30, 2008 at 05:07 PM
Oh how cute to see Sugarwings and Twinkle playing together,
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | January 30, 2008 at 05:49 PM
Sugarwings is just the cutest thing goin'! What a blessing :)
Posted by: Joy | January 30, 2008 at 07:30 PM
I think it is actually impossible for you to create anything that is not pretty! Such pretty necklaces! And what a sweety sugarwings is! That is the only kind of puppers to have--the kind that is willing to be a playmate!
Posted by: michelle | January 30, 2008 at 08:12 PM
everything is so beautiful! Sugarwings has such a beautiful room at your house! That skirt is so adorable! Twinkles is so sweet with her! And your necklaces are fabulous!
Posted by: Robin~Thrifty Miss Priss | January 30, 2008 at 09:34 PM
What a beautiful post Karla! Sugarwings and Twinkle are just adorable lil' cutie pies :)
Hugs,
Dena
Posted by: Dena | January 30, 2008 at 10:09 PM
Those two just get more adorable! How does that happen?
Hey, I have a quick question for you. Is there a way to tell if a silk millinery flower is real silk? I bought a "vintage" hat on ebay but the flowers feel stiff and cheesy. Thanks!
Posted by: Jessica | January 30, 2008 at 11:30 PM
That is SO sweet! You are the BEST grandma ever!! (Though you look nothing like a grandma!!!) These will be her favorite memories from childhood. I can only imagine how wonderful an imagination she will have as she grows up.
Posted by: bethany | January 30, 2008 at 11:31 PM
oh I love the pictures. She looks adorable in the skirt (she just looks adorable all of the time, no matter what she wears!) and the dog is precious. Wish all dogs were that cooperative with small children.
Posted by: gail | January 30, 2008 at 11:46 PM
Loved the post. It is so nice that Sugarwings and Twinkle get along so well. It's so neat to see.
Karen
Posted by: Karen Young | January 30, 2008 at 11:51 PM
I love any pictures of Sugarwings.
My friend's daughter had a cat named Tom and she would dress him in frilly doll clothes and bonnets and he was so docile and good natured
about it. He reminded me of a Beatrice Potter drawing.
You might think about making a photo storybook featuring SW and Twinkle. I loved those books with photos of cats or dogs as the characters all dressed up. I don't know if you remember those. The kittens would be having a tea party.
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | January 31, 2008 at 01:05 AM
The pictures of Sugarwings and Twinkle playing together are just wonderful! Such a cute pair! Love Twinkle's name!
Posted by: Lisa | January 31, 2008 at 01:26 AM
Oh look at your sweeties!!!! I've missed seeing these pics!
And what fun you had on your vacation on the post below!!! Missed you xo
Posted by: Natasha Burns | January 31, 2008 at 07:20 AM
The pendants are so beautiful. Is it tin you have melted to embrace the porcelain pieces?
Sugarwings room is so pretty, all those muralpaintings you hav made for her. It is like stepping into a fairytale.
Best wishes /linnea-maria
Posted by: linnea-maria | January 31, 2008 at 08:46 AM
Karla - I love, love, LOVE the blue charm necklace! She's a lucky, lucky friend! And can your Sugarwings be any cuter - I don't think so! I love the little twinkle in her eyes. Can't wait for my Sweet Treats book - really appreciate all the hard work both you and Beth are putting into this! Have a great weekend!
AMy
Posted by: Amy | January 31, 2008 at 10:00 AM
karla, Those two are something else aren't they! Such a good natured friend for sugarwings, yep you need to have a set of your very own wings don't you think??? Who knows you may start a new online trend!!!! Take care, Lori
Posted by: Lori | January 31, 2008 at 12:20 PM
Your blog is so beautiful!!! Saved in my favorites for sure! Ann
Posted by: Ann | January 31, 2008 at 02:53 PM
Oh, what a couple of cute fairy princesses! :)
Posted by: Felicia | January 31, 2008 at 05:20 PM
what an absolutly adorable post Karla!! Sugarwings and Twinkle are so cute together. What a cutie of a skirt you won! love it!
I am in LOVE with the necklace!!!! You KNOW i love those colors sooo much and I have been wanting one of those types of necklaces for so long and never bought one. Thank you sooo sooo much!
xo
Posted by: Heather - Pretty Petals | January 31, 2008 at 05:25 PM
How sweet! I came over to check out your blog. Nancy shared some beautiful artwork of yours - just wonderful.
The fairy princesses are just darling. That puppy is an especially good sport. My daughter used to make clothes for our wonderful Victor and he was a sweetie too!
Tracie
Posted by: Tracie | January 31, 2008 at 09:35 PM
OMGOSH...I AM ELATED! love love love it!!!! woo hoooo doing a dance in the snow drift that has formed in the front of the house...well not really... it was just the most poinant place i could think of that would make as much of an impression at that art jewelry had made on me! HAPPY DANCE HUGZ
Posted by: Barbara Burkard | January 31, 2008 at 11:13 PM
Sugarwings and Twinkle are just adorable. This post made me smile...Thanks!
Penny
Posted by: Penny @ Lavender Hill Studio | January 31, 2008 at 11:17 PM
I just got caught up on your blog ~ your trip to California looks like fun! I love that your doggy plays dress up too :) I'm so glad to have found your blog (I'm originally from Kansas).
Have a great weekend.. stay warm,
Michelle
Posted by: Michelle | January 31, 2008 at 11:35 PM
The fairy princess is too cute!!! Smiles...
Posted by: Mary Issabella | February 01, 2008 at 01:18 AM
I almost have the feeling I am there, in your house, for this magic moments! Thank you.
Posted by: corina | February 01, 2008 at 08:44 AM
Hello! Wandered over on a curving blogpath -- couldn't tell you how! -- and I am enjoying this visit. Little Sugarwings is sure adorable, and the puppers is so patient and sweet. I'll visit again.
Posted by: katie | February 01, 2008 at 10:21 AM
KAR IT! THAT ADORABLE YOUR DAUGHTER... SEES IT VERY HAPPY! I HAVE A GIRL OF 6 YEARS WHO ADORES TO DISGUISE ITSELF And TO PLAY WITH MY SHOES. A GREETING FROM MY PAIS JORGELINA PD:PERDON BY MY PESIMO INGLES
Posted by: JORGELINA | February 01, 2008 at 11:14 AM
Welcome home:-) Nice see your pictures again. The jewelry you created is beautiful.
Pam
Posted by: Pam blogcabinfever.typepad | February 01, 2008 at 02:59 PM
She's adorable, and I think, looks just like you!
Posted by: Tara | February 01, 2008 at 04:47 PM
What a darling1 I have always wanted to make children's clothing. Someday...
Hugs! Nancy
Posted by: Nancy ~Fete et Fleur | February 01, 2008 at 09:25 PM
What a cute post. The wings are just adorable....on both of your angels! Amy :)
Posted by: Amy | February 01, 2008 at 10:37 PM
Your daughter is a doll! I love the way you dress her. My daughter would love her too!
Posted by: Jennifer S Fowler | February 04, 2008 at 04:11 PM
Karla! Oh Karla! I think we must have been sisters in another life! I cannot say which thing I love the best! The paper doll dresses and the fairy wand are precious! Your little doll of a daughter is an angel and love your little pupsicle to!
Posted by: KimiSunshine | February 06, 2008 at 04:19 PM
Karla! If I were not so deeply rooted here in Nashville with my 5 generations of family I would just move to where ever you live just to participate in the creating and swaps with you!! What fantastic work you and your fellow crafters/artists do!
Posted by: KimiSunshine | February 06, 2008 at 04:22 PM
I am upset and confused as my computer will for some reason not let me subscribe to this blog!!! I may have some firewall or some such other techy thing keeping me from knowing which click to click to join in this fun all the time. I just Have to figure out how to join your blog fan club! I am trying to stay calm and breathe here!!
Posted by: KimiSunshine | February 06, 2008 at 04:27 PM