Nest-a-palooza or Nesty Etsy

More snow??? How could that be?? What about that global warming I was promised? This has been such a cold, never ending winter.

I decided to make my own spring time. I spent a day making spring themed nests and other things with birdy and fairy elements.wreath sold

A funny thing about this latest snow storm, the sun is shiny and bright between the flakes floating down. Actually, they aren't floating, they are the big, fat, splatty flakes.

So, I was surprised that the light coming in my studio window was so pretty. I took advantage of it and photographed all the things I was making and listed them on Etsy.

I don't even know how many things I have made or listed today, I am a MACHINE! Bam- one after another.

Do you ever have one of those days when everything just flows together as it should? When you seem to never run out of ideas and the work just keeps coming? I could use more days like this. 

This painted bowl is something I had made a while ago for an article in Paint magazine. (not today) It is actually a light fixture that used to be in Sugarwing's room, but we had to add a ceiling fan in there instead because the upstairs was too stuffy for a baby to sleep in. I now use the fixture as a bowl on this gazing ball stand. 

These teacup nests weren't made today either, but I listed them while I was adding all the other nesty type things to my Etsy shop. So, I can still feel productive about them, even though they were made earlier!  sold

A regular customer asked for more Peat Pot Pretties, so I made these and listed them as a hold for her. sold

Yesterday at Hobby Lobby, I bought a bag of tiny wooden eggs for 30% off of 99 cents, and painted them robin's egg blue. 

It was pretty easy to do, I mixed up the paint color, rolled the eggs in it, then rolled them in glitter while they were still wet. 

By the time I was done glittering eggs, my fingers were 10 times their normal size, and looked like big old giant Smurf hands, but then Smurfs are teeny, so that might not be a good comparison.

But not everything makes sense. Do fairies actually have eggs?  And why does my blue bird have robin's eggs?  (shoe with pink ribbons is sold)

This little painting is also something made earlier, that I finally got listed today. I added two of these rose portraits to my shop this morning. Or is it afternoon? This day is all running together at this point.  Maybe I should stop for nourishment.

roses on sheet music sold

I am so happy with my little Etsy store.  I know it is only  a "virtual" store but it feels real to me and I enjoy arranging things and adding things to it, just like I used to at the antique mall I sold from for years. Or from  the gallery gift shop I used to help run.

I just added another wallpaper folder (from the ones that Somerset Life is featuring in the Spring issue)sold

This one is still in the shop too, but the third one has sold already. (the green one has sold too)

What is that poem about sleet and snow and the post office? Anyway, I might be snowed in, but the mail arrived safely.

With gifts! Could this day get any better?  I read a few chapters in a really good book,  then had plenty of creative time, plus good light to take photos and list things to sale, I got an email from the Fabulous Fifi who might be interested in an idea I presented to her, talked on the phone to a couple of really good friends, and now presents????? 

What did I do to deserve such a good life? Plus, tomorrow, Sugarwings and I get to pick my husband up at the airport.  See, life is REALLY good.

My present was a OWOH giveaway that I won from Angie.  It comes with a delicious vanilla scent, that is just driving me crazy, it smells so good. Did I mention that I worked through lunch today?

I think I'll take a lunch break then, will have time to do a bit more work before Survivor starts. Yep, tonight is Survivor.  This day is about as perfect as a day can be!! (well, if the Office was back, it could be better, but I have no complaints today) oh, I almost forgot that Idol is on too!  Wow, this day just gets better and better.  And LOST is on , how could I forget Lost??! I will have my bottom firmly parked in front of the TV all night!

(And that is about the only time that the words "firm" and "my bottom" will ever be used in the same sentence)

And don't forget to come by on Monday for my tutorial on Birdhouse Bling!   I'll be giving away a birdhouse that day and will have directions on how to go about making your own.

I have TWO bird house bling kits still left in my ETSY shop, I will try to make up some more by Monday.

Also, it isn't too late to enter my St Pat's wap.  All you do is send 2 tags to me by March 5th so I can get them mailed out to everyone by the holiday.

Comments

[Sarah Keith]

Oh Fun! I love what you said, "I am a machine". Too Funny!!! Love the little glitter boxes with ribbon.
Sarah

[karen]

Karla, wow what a whirlwind of creativity. I don't blame you designing Spring, it is supposed to snow again tomorrow. Yikes. I just stopped by your lovely Etsy and bought the two glittery doves. I will definitely stop by on Monday to see your birdhouse tutorial. I have been doing miniature paintings of birdhouses lately, sigh...anticipating spring. Blessings, Karen

[Mahala]

You made me laugh! This day does just get better and better! I finished my St. Patrick's Day tags today and will get them in the mail ASAP. As for me , I live for Survivor and American Idol. My family thinks I'm nuts!

[Lori]

Karla, that sounds like a perfect day...and you sold like hot~cakes:)...good for you!!! i love all of your different nesting ideas, cute!!!

[Gabriela Delworth]

Hello,

I really love your work...very spring inspired... for a moment I forgot the snow and cold we have here in Toronto!

Warm regards,

Gabriela

[Angie]

So glad that you enjoy the goodies I sent! Yes...buttery vanilla it is! I love all of your new offerings also! Angie

[Beth Leintz]

Love that blue bird in the floral wreath- you know, if you had that bird on a swivel, that could be a wreath AND a hat. Bird up = Hat, Bird down = wreath.

[Polly]

I was at Etsy today and admired one of your wallpaper packets but I didn't realize it was yours! ...I love it when I get work done like a machine =) ...And I kinda like your word "splatty" too!! Blessings... Polly

[suzy]

Karla, your beautiful pictures are always a breath of spring air! xo, suzy

[robin~thrifty miss priss]

Oh LOVE that bowl! Your painting is so beautiful.....you WERE a machine for sure today! I sat firmly on my butt at work and clunked away on a computer (but not fun blog stuff!) can't wait to hear what you have up your sleeve with Fifi! Have a nice weekend home with your husband!

[Michelle]

Karla,
Your creations are so pretty and makes me think spring! Thanks for sharing and sparking creativity in me :)

Michelle

[María Elena]

The bird with crown is funny! I loved. At the place that you live there are so much snow, here we have drought.

[Pat]

I love American Idol too, Karla! I'm looking forward to the bird house tutorial on Monday. I just love all your pretty creations.

[Vickie]

The bird houses are so cute! I almost missed Idol tonight. My daughter thinks I'm silly for watching.

[Karen Young]

You had a very creative day, beautiful creations. I cant' believe you almost forgot Lost. Looking forward to the tutorial on Monday.

Karen

[Jessica]

I'm looking forward to your birdhouse tutorial and I love the nests you've been putting together. My theory is that fairies are the guardians of the nests and keep watch over the eggs while the parents are gone looking for food. I have no explanation as to why your bluebird had robin's eggs! Freak of nature? LOL!

[Jen R]

Wow, you were super busy.. I love that bowl you painted. I hope sugarwings is feeling better today. Take a rest tonight!
Jen R

[Mary Issabella]

Your work is so beautiful.....

[KJ]

Oh, Karla! What terrific little creations! I'm ready to hear SPRING HAS SPRUNG!

Congrats on your OWOH win! I just received one of my 4 wins today; some beautifully done tags and cards! I love receiving gifts in the mail!

Hugs, KJ

[Bren]

You have been really busy getting your goodies on etsy, I did that a few weeks ago but then I got the flu and just got my new items listed on etsy. I hope you sell all your wonderful things.
:) Bren

[Natasha Burns]

Love the birdies Karla! And those painted ones on the light fitting are gorgeous!!! You got so much done.
LOL firm and butt aren't ever in the same sentence here either!

[JenW!~]

Wow what a productive day for you. Love all your pretties. It really likes like spring has sprung at your house not if it would only happen outside.

[Louise]

Wow, you were very busy yesterday, like a springtime bird building her nest…

All of the items are delightful and gives me feeling of spring in spite of the snow that is falling outside of my window now..

Louise

[robin]

Oh my goodness! All these pretties! Love them all! Especially the little peat pot pretties! Hope I don't forget to check in with you on Monday for the tutorial.

[karen]

I stopped back Karla, to tell you that I mentioned your lovely birdhouse challenge on my post today and added your logo on my sidebar. We can all use a little Spring right now. As I browsed through your post again, I was filled with the thrill of Spring. I will stop back on Monday for your tutorial. Have a lovely weekend. Karen

[Lolly]

Awesome work! I seriously need a crafty day like that! Your art is so inspiring. Although I don't comment that often, I check your blog regularly and you are just so talented!!
~Lolly

[Tara]

Karla

I like how "firm" and "bottom" are never in the same sentence! Hee-hee!
You have been awfully busy and creative--how nice for you! Enjoy the snow. We are snowbound, too, for the first time this winter!

[Alice]

I'm out and about today visiting in blogland. Wow, what lovely creations. I feel spring in the air. I love the delicate little spring tea cup. I think spring has arrived!

[kari & kijsak]

Oooh...you took the chill out of the winter air with all this spring wonderfulness! Thank you so much for your sweet birthday comments...and helping make this fourtieth one to remember!

Have a blessed day!
kari & kijsa

[Karla]

Oh goodie! I got to that wreath before someone else did.
Karla

[Lilli]

Thanks for sharing all the bright and colorful sparkly and flowery goodness!

[bethany]

You've been so busy and everything is pretty! I've been so sick... nothing is getting done here and my poor husband has a birthday tomorrow... HOpe you have a great weekend!!

[susans at black eyed susans kitchen]

I want your energy! You really are inspiring to me today. Everything that you made is so sweet and just screams springtime. Susan

[Samantha]

Oh, I love a good creative day!..when everything just seems to flow. All of your creations are sooo pretty! Would love to be signed up for the St. Patty's swap. :)
Samantha

[michelle fitzgerald]

Wow! that was a great jam-packed entry! Such pretty things! I want to make eggs now! Love it all!

[caleen]

OMG!!! HOW CAN ANYONE COMPETE WITH YOU?
SO MUCH DELICIOUS EYE CANDY.. LOVELY STUFF..
I ENJOYED BROWSING.. THANK YOU...

[Lisa]

I adore the bird wreath! So cute! What a productive and lovely day you had! I love creative days like that!

[Irma's Rose Cottage]

Karla
Loved all of your goodies. Will check you out on Monday for your birdhouse tutorial.

[Casii]

I'll be back for the tutorial on Monday! Love all the wonderful Etsy pretties.

[gail]

I LOVE the bird with crown and the necklace of bling!

[Sharon at American Harvest]

Hi Karla,
You just gotta love all of those bright Spring colors. I cannot wait for Spring either, however my Winter is nothing compared to your winter. The bird with the crown and necklace....amazing, what more could a girl ask for? LOVE IT!!!
Sharon

[Jacki]

It's all so bright and cheery! I love it all, esp. the peat pots and birdhouse blings. I'll be back for the tutorial!

[Tina]

lovely creations. love your blog. have added it to my faves. if you get a chance..stop by for a visit. ~Tina

[Sherry Goodloe]

Love the roses on sheet music that you created!

[Paula Kay]

I always enjoy the stories & photos on your blog; particularly the birdhouse instructional blog recently. I was wondering if you have ever done "altered books" & if so, at some point in the future would you consider giving some of us "craft challenged" but eager folks some tips??? thanks, I tune in daily to see what's new in KS (it's better than TV)