The wallpaper pact

Obsess much, Karla?

I went to help Beth redo her studio a bit today.  After we got it all tidied up, we got to play in it and get it all messy again!

Our goal was to empty a small box full of wallpaper scraps she wanted used up.  She has a new Cuttle Bug (I call them Cuddle Bugs) and I went a bit crazy making tags with it.  This photo shows just a drop in the bucket, there are tons more.

I didn't seem to be able to stop. Or leave. I was one of THOSE guests.  8 hours later, there I sat in the studio cutting "one more" out.

I made use of the embossing plates too.

She gave me the vintage shoe tags, as well as the wallpaper in the background.

We have a "Wallpaper Pact".  When one of us gets a new pattern of paper, we always share.  That keeps us from being jealous and resentful of each other.

The pink paper in the background of this is part of the pact too.

And the tags? Beth gave these to me, what a cute way to wrap up some ribbons. And VELVET ribbons are my faves!

While spiffing up the studio, we looked around her basement for items to foof with.  And of course, I just had to do some shopping.  If you ever go over to Beth's house, ask to see the bargain basement first!  I bought a lot, but the light is fading now, I'll take some more pics tomorrow of all the stuff once it is in place in my own studio.

One studio display idea we came up with while checking out the bargain basement was this birdcage/ribbon holder.  At first, I found an old, naked lampshade and wanted to hang it from the stand, but it was too wide.

Then, we dug up this cage and it seemed perfect to hold ribbons by the desk.  Its also good to clip papers to, almost like a bulletin board.

We brought up this child's hutch from the bargain basement, too. It made a handy shelving unit for supplies near the desk.

The room is 10 x 10, but she has made an efficient use of the space, by using tall shelving and making use of vertical spaces.

She is sooooo organized! Look at all the labels!  I envy her ability to find anything, any time she needs it.

This is my favorite corner, probably because of all the ice cream colored wallpaper.  the back of the hutch is lined with a patchwork of the vintage paper and the doors of the lingerie cabinet are covered in it too.

We almost made our way to the bottom of the scrap box she wanted to use up, but not quite.  I didn't do anything arty, I just pasted, cut and embossed all day, kind of mindless and soothing.  I called it all back ground work, stuff I can embellish and make into something nice later on.

When I got home, an envelope had arrived from Phyllis with this sheet music in it!! I'll have to copy it and make it into some sort of price tag or label for my vendor booth at Silver Bella.

And I don't think I've shown you this little beauty, have I?  Wow, isn't this birdie darling? It was a gift from Heather, who makes the prettiest things.

Her package arrived for our Pre-Bella Get Acquainted/Get Inspired Swap.   This is a gal who loves old wallpaper as much as I do.  Take a look at the paper bow she made for the presents she sent.

If you'd like to see more of the swap, I set up a  Flickr site, open to the public. 

 

I've photographed all the packages that came in from the Bellas as well as the goods inside.  Yummy, yummy, they are really quite something!

And so is Kansas at this time of year.  There is a reason we are called the Sunflower State! Now, about January, when things are bleak and gray, you won't hear many praises for the views around here, but September can be quite spectacular.

Comments

[Karin@creativechaos]

I Love the wallpaper pact! I just showed Carlos the sunflower picture....He love sunflowers!

[brandi]

such a pretty space!

[Lori]

Karla, if i EVER get a studio, i want you and Beth to fly out and foof it up for me...you girls did an amazing job...everything looks SO beautiful!!!
LOVE the sunflowers...what a sea of happiness they are:)
guess WHAT??? i bought a hat today...i know...you can't believe it...well, me neither...it wasn't whispering either...it was screaming...and it was not what i would call "reasonably" priced either...but it surely beat what i usually find...so i bought it...pics to follow on the blog...

[Jessica]

Wow, I would love to scout around in Beth's basement. What a treasure trove. I love the bird picture Heather sent you!

[Beth Leintz]

"Beth's Bargain Basement"- bring your own wisk broom to chase away the cobwebs and your own tissue to blow the mold out of your nose!

Thanks for all the help- arranging the craft room, taking the pictures, and helping to get rid of the wallpaper.

WHERE did you take that great picture of sunflowers?

[Pam]

Very organized. Wow! Your sunflowers are beautiful :)
Blessings,
Pam

[LiLi M.]

I love all those wallpaper scraps and what you did to them. Beth has a gorgeous studio! I think I would only sit in there and admire and don't do anything!
Those sunflowers!!!!!!!!

[Rachael]

Well! Beth's studio looks like a fun place to play in and it is soooooo scarily organised! I need her here! Very much looking forward to visiting her basement one day, I may never come out from the sound of it! Rachaelxo

[Sher]

RE: The "little girl tag" in your third photo - was that made from wallpaper? It's so sweet!

[Jean Eakin]

Karla, you've been a busy little girl again. You all did well. I loved your idea for the birdcage. Your goodie from Heather was gorgeous, so soft and dreamy.
The sunflowers are unbeleivable. We saw a field like that on a trip in Indiana and it about took my breathe away. I have always loved sunflowers anyway.Have a wonderful day.
Jean in Virginia

[gail]

Wow, love Beth's studio! What a blast to dig around and play with everything there! Those Cuddlebugs are amazing, I keep thinking I need to ask Santa for one!

[Betty @ She's Sew Pretty]

What a fun day! I think I'll put that cuttle bug on my Christmas list!

[Pam]

Wow, I love those wallpaper tags. I am a first time Silver Bella and after looking at your blog I just cannot wait to see all this creativity in one place. I will have to investigate this cuttle bug, looks like a must have to me. P.

[La Donna]

Looks like a fun "play date" to me!
Oh...hope you don't mind, I just added your blog under my "favorites"!
Hugs,
La Donna

[laurie]

Beautiful room!!! love sunflowers. Tags are great. Laurie

[Tamy]

What is there not to love about this post!!
Eyecandy galore!
What a great way to beautify and use up all those scraps....The studio looks GORGEOUS
Bravo to you both!!
xo

[karen]

I Loooveee your gift from Heather, it is beautiful!
And how much fun are you havin' with that cuttlebug! Wow, makes me want to buy one...Now you have all those goodies to create with...that is great!
karen....

[Beverly]

I can't wait until the day I can retire. I want to have more time to play with and make beautiful things. You always, always inspire me.

And, those sunflowers just take my breath away.

[suzanne]

Wow! What beautiful photos! So pretty!

[Louise]

You are too funny..
eight hours..
I think it is wonderful to have people we can do that with... Love the wallpaper pack..

[Karen at Junking in Georgia]

that studio is just too cute and too organized makes me feel bad about my stuff .. I need to get busy....the sunflowers are perfection with the blue Kansas sky.... pretty, pretty

[Bettsi]

Both you ladies are SO talented! Everything looks gorgeous!

[Brenda Kula]

Everything on this post is spectacular! Are you kidding me! I love that child's hutch. I've been looking for one. LOVE sunflower fields like that. That room is only 10 x 10? Well, I have a chance then. I'm forwarding this post to others!
Brenda

[jeanie]

I loved seeing all these on your blog (and Beth's) and boy! What wonderful ideas! I now know what to do with the birdcage I bought at a sale this summer! Love your cuttleing -- between your first post on that, and Beth's tutorial, I had to buy! Love it! I cuttled all week! A wonderful post, Karla -- I'll return to this one often!

[nola, of the alamo north]

My stars and garters, I am (almost) speechless! Brenda told me to come and see what was going on here... There's so much going on, I can't even pick my favorite; well, okay, maybe the hutch next to the lingerie cabinet. Looks like you had a fantastic time!

[Kerryanne English]

My goodness you and Beth have been so busy. What a great way to spend 8 hours.
Love the sunflowers photo too.
Hugs,
Kerryanne

[Kathy Jacobson]

Your wallpaper pact is wonderful, I love it!

[Shawn]

What a perfect rainy day to craft and play! It is so funny I just left a comment on Beth's blog asking where the cuttlebug was! :)

[Sheila R]

Love your wallpaper pact! Got a chuckle out of that! I just received your August Giveaway Goods. Love all of it! Thank you so much!

[Ele at A bit of Pink Heaven]

I can only imagine how much fun you had making tags and tags anda tags. The embossing looks great too! I have been eyeing this machine and just haven't sprung for one yet! Love the little cupboard and also the picture with the yummy sherbet colors. The pic of sugarwings in the post below is FABULOUS!!!! This girl will have such a great creative being and she will continue to blossom. Blue becomes her!

[Lois]

I was reading Beth's blog and headed over here to say hi! I bet it was a lot of fun being able to help sort out someone else’s "stuff". I can't imagine the ideas that you fed to and got from each other. I think it would be like opening gifts at Christmas or your birthday. Not knowing what’s in the box till you peek in. The two of you did a great looking job in straightening up the studio.
PS Did you take the pic of the sunflowers?
Stunning!

[Bunny Rose Cottage]

Karla, that sounds like so much fun! I love the she tags and the birds!!! So cool.

Hugs,
Amy

[Robin-Thrifty Miss Priss]

Sounds like you guys had a great day! Love all the tags you made! That Cuddle Bug thing is cool! Her studio turned out so nice. I was amazed with the Sunflower picture though...I've NEVER seen anything like that! So cool! NOW thats something to take your breath away!

[Marilyn]

Karla, I laughed out loud when I saw the two pictures of your 'cuddle bug' adventure! It was so fun to use Shawn's that day this summer that I can really see myself spending a whole day with it too:)
Marilyn

[Joy]

You've got an award on my blog... :)

[Jennifer Grey]

I think you could lock me in there for days, and I wouldn't ever want to come out. Love all the pretties!

oxox
Jennifer

[Bethie]

I just got back from your part of Kansas from Junkin with friends, and the wild flowers were beautiful! This was my first time at your blog and I love it! I love your papers and the photos of them! Will visit often!

[Mary Isabella]

I love, love sunflowers...m...

[A.D.]

I have just found my favorite studio ever ~ Beth's! I want to go open every single box and drawer and jar. I want to peek and snoop everywhere and then sit down at that lacy table and cut 'n paste with you. I know I would be inspired just being with the two of you. When I sit at my own desk all the great online ideas just fly out of my brain. I need to join your party!

[A.D.]

I have just found my favorite studio ever ~ Beth's! I want to go open every single box and drawer and jar. I want to peek and snoop everywhere and then sit down at that lacy table and cut 'n paste with you. I know I would be inspired just being with the two of you. When I sit at my own desk all the great online ideas just fly out of my brain. I need to join your party!

[A.D.]

I have just found my favorite studio ever ~ Beth's! I want to go open every single box and drawer and jar. I want to peek and snoop everywhere and then sit down at that lacy table and cut 'n paste with you. I know I would be inspired just being with the two of you. When I sit at my own desk all the great online ideas just fly out of my brain. I need to join your party!

[Shanae]

Wow, that looks like a REALLY FUN place to hang out! I love all your little tags, they're so cute!