Wow, I actually made time to make things yesterday!!!!! It felt so good. Seems like I have been busy with so many other things lately that there has been very little time to be creative.
These love birds were something I had been wanting to do for a while. The had been on my desk since way before Christmas, when I thought they might be a tree decoration. Since I waited so long, I had to tweak my recipe and add a pinch of Valentine's glitz when I finally got around to foofing them up. I like them even better this way, so am glad I waited. sold thanks!
And I REALLY, REALLY needed some time to work on pretties. I've had the fairy grand baby a few extra hours here and there, which is a pleasure, but still.... I have to have my pretty time too. Especially when she decides to pretend her diaper is full of playdoh, not typical diaper goo and tries sculpting with it all over her crib. Yes, that certainly called for some recovery time afterward.
one left, thanks
One thing that I like to do, when I don't have time to actually make something, is to make up kits for others to make something with. There is something about sorting the colors and handing the vintagey pieces that is soothing. It is almost as good as creating the piece myself! Well, not quite the same, but still, its comforting to pull together coordinating packs of pretty things.
Especially after putting in so much time cleaning and rearranging my studio, chasing a fairy baby, and deciphering how to set up a web site!
both sold, thanks!
And I just love to play with the old wallpapers. I made up a few packs for the Boutique at Karla's Cottage and also decided to restock my Etsy page. It has a way to go yet. I like to keep about 50 items for sale in it, and after adding a few and "cleaning it up" I'm not even half way to where it needs to be. There are a lot of sale prices on the Etsy page, as well as new wallpaper packs and the "Love Birds".
The Boutique also got a cleaning up. Thanks to you guys, there were a lot of "SOLD" items to delete! Thanks so much!!!
I added a lot of new things while spiffing around in there too.
Some were kits that I could play with and pull together from my stash, but others were "Flea Market Finds".
Aren't these shell flowers cute? I remember when my Grandma Smith used to make them. She'd paint hers with red nail polish when they were done. I wish I had one of her old shell roses.
sold, thanks!
There is one more item that needs to be listed in the shop, another Valentine Love Bird with a heart and key. But I am out of time, will have to get to it later. My own sweet, love bird of a husband is taking me on a date. We are going to see the new werewolf/vampire movie that is out. He sure knows the key to my heart, doesn't he?
Yikes! on the playdough diaper. I'm lucky that my daughter easily toilet-trained at 19 months.
Enjoy the movie!
~elaine~
Posted by: Elaine L. | January 25, 2009 at 04:12 PM
I love the birds, they are adorable.
Posted by: Judy | January 25, 2009 at 04:42 PM
I ♥ the love birds! So adorable!
Posted by: Cassie | January 25, 2009 at 04:46 PM
Karla,
Sometimes it takes great patience when we discover the full extent of our little one's creative abilities <> :)
BTW my tags will go out tomorrow with our mail service courier. You should have them by Saturday give or take a day :)
Pattie ;)
Maztlan Mexico
Posted by: Pattie W | January 25, 2009 at 04:57 PM
Whow your wreaths are great. I'm going to look in your shops too. I'm having the owoh give away. If you have a spare moment please drop by and enter!
Posted by: LiLi M. | January 25, 2009 at 05:39 PM
Karla, your new creations are so pretty!!! the lovebirds is just so sweet!!! i got my fleurs in the mail yesterday, they are lovely!!! and the tag is wonderful!!! thank you SO much:)
Posted by: Lori | January 25, 2009 at 06:17 PM
What a fun blog you have! You have so much great stuff to look at :)
Posted by: The American Homemaker | January 25, 2009 at 06:28 PM
The love birds are adorable. I enjoyed looking at the puppies on the previous post, they are so cute, huggy, kissy, cute.
Posted by: Sharon | January 25, 2009 at 07:11 PM
Love the bird creations...enjoy the movie..
Posted by: Stephanie | January 25, 2009 at 07:32 PM
I hope you had a wonderful date. I know what you mean about wishing for the shell flower from your Grandmother....mine has been gone for 2 years and I think the same way. Love the pretties for your shops!
Kana
Posted by: Kana | January 25, 2009 at 08:01 PM
The movie with hubby sounds great but the crib episode sure doesn't. We never know what each day will bring with little kiddies or little puppies, do we? Your wall paper bundles are great and I love mine I got from you. Have a wonderful evening.
Jean in Virginia
Posted by: Jean Eakin | January 25, 2009 at 08:07 PM
Oh, that Sugarwings! That is one of those times when my mom would say it is a good thing she is cute! Love all the goodies!
Posted by: michelle | January 25, 2009 at 08:21 PM
Hey Karla; Your love Birds a so adorable. How sweet they look together. I hope you had a wonderful date with your Valentine.....
Hugs;
Alaura
Posted by: Alauar Parrish | January 25, 2009 at 09:16 PM
OOh, what do I have to look forward to with my granddaughter!! Hopefully, she will skip the "sculpting" with diaper goo phase!
Love the birdies and their lock and key!
Posted by: gail | January 25, 2009 at 10:26 PM
I LOVE your blog, will be back often to enjoy your entries and pictures. Valentine's is one of my most favorite holidays - even though I am Valentine-less -so I think your decorations are precious!
Posted by: Sarita | January 25, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Oh my I am glad bethany never did the diaper sculpting! :) Love all of your goodies that red wallpaper is gorgeous!! The movie sounds fun! Have a great evening!!
Posted by: Shawn | January 25, 2009 at 11:08 PM
Love the wallpaper and sheet music packs. Thank you for inspiring us with your blog. Teah
Posted by: Teah | January 26, 2009 at 12:26 AM
Love all the pretties! You brought it back to reality though, with that description of "play doh" !!!
Keep up the wonderful work!
Posted by: Lorna | January 26, 2009 at 01:02 AM
Yes Karla, we all need that important 'creative' time. It has to be a perfect balance and it sounds like you get that with Sugarwings.
Hugs,
Kerryanne
Posted by: Kerryanne English | January 26, 2009 at 02:04 AM
Loving your love birds! So cute! Love the lace that the single lovebird is on also! AAack! about the playdough! It is a good thing you had time to play in your studio to recover from that experience!
Hugs! And thanks for sending me an invoice, can't wait to play with my pretty wallpaper!
karen...
Posted by: karen | January 26, 2009 at 09:06 AM
No puppy photos today :(? The lovebirds are so perfect!
Karla
Posted by: Karla | January 26, 2009 at 10:58 AM
Oh Karla, those birds are just beautiful!! I love the shell flowers too. My grandma used to have some also :)
Hugs,
Amy
Posted by: Amy of Bunny Rose Cottage | January 26, 2009 at 12:57 PM
Love the birds! So cheery! Stop by and visit my drawing for the One World One Heart giveaway!
Posted by: jeanie | January 26, 2009 at 01:53 PM
The love birds are adorable! So sorry about the poo.
Posted by: Gail | January 26, 2009 at 08:53 PM
LOVE those red love birds! Wonderful!
c
Posted by: Cindy | January 26, 2009 at 11:00 PM
I didn't realize your boutique was open...I took a peek and it looks fabulous. Best of luck!
Posted by: Andrea | January 27, 2009 at 11:05 AM
Hi Karla,
I just found your blog! And I fell in love with your love birds! How adorable. I look forward to coming back. :)
Stephanie
Posted by: Stephanie | January 27, 2009 at 02:15 PM
WOW! Karla, you are one busy, creative girl! I am loving all your posts... Now I need to get these tags sent off to you!! ;)
Hugs,
Shannon
Posted by: Faith and Chocolate | January 28, 2009 at 03:59 PM