A Mermaid's Tale

 

Tomorrow, I am going to Virginia for 8 days of fun.  Three friends are flying out with me to stay at our apartment in Centreville and we plan on exploring downtown DC, going out to dinners, and just plain old having some girl time away from home. 

Before getting packed and ready to go, I was able to squeeze in some creative time, and made a couple of wallpaper covered books. This one is a butterfly. Well, that probably is something that you already noticed....

 

The cover, is a pretty, pink paper (old, but not as old as most of what I collect) that I turned into a butterfly with inks and markers, then glued some millinery flowers to.  I added more old flowers to the soft ribbons and lace that bind it, and tied on a tag too. I drew another butterfly onto the tag, and glued an old butterfly shaped brooch to it.

 

This one is flower shaped (well, durr).  It has the best, old faded velvet rose EVER on the top of it.  Both are available in my Boutique. But since I'll be out of town for those 8 fun packed days, I can't ship anything until I get back. Sorry, but if you want one, I promise to send it out as soon as I return.

 

The three friends who are flying out with me, will be going home on Thursday, then Beth will fly out to join me and to celebrate her birthday there!

She and I will be meeting up with a slew of blog friends for a shopping date that Heather has invited us to.  Then, Beth flies home on Saturday and I will have a couple of days to hang out with my handsome husband and enjoy his company.  We'll probably be lazy, go to a few movies, sit by the pool, go to the gym, maybe snuggle a bit...

 

While we are away, my brother-in-law, Mr. Handy, will come over and rip this nasty old carpet out of the baby's room and replace it with laminate flooring!!!!!! That is a dream come true, to leave on a trip and come back to a completed home improvement project. Life does not get any better than that!

Since the carpet was going, and I had the room emptied out,  I thought it was a good time to tackle repairing this small hole in the wall. 

 

And while I was at it, I painted a mermaid for Sugarwings.  I gave my fairy grand baby that nickname when she was just a few days old, because she just has always looked like a fairy to me.

But that kid LOVES mermaids.  She isn't an air creature, she is a water nymph.  Maybe I should have called her Sugartail, but then, that sounds kind of creepy, doesn't it?

 

Her room has a fairy theme, but I figured a mermaid would fit right in with the magical feel of the room.   And I really enjoyed wiping my brush on the soon to be gone carpet!

 

I seem to be about ready to go. The dogs are bathed and have new haircuts, so they won't get anything caught in their fur while I am not here to help them out.  I've pre-written a few blogs that will post while I am away. I have little gifties made and packed for the blogging group day, and a gift for Beth.  Boarding passes are printed, the suitcase is full.

I might just go sit on the patio with a glass of wine and a good book and enjoy the last few hours I have at my home before I take off.  See you when I get back!

Comments

[Rose Brier Studio]

Have a wonderful time, it sounds so fun. Hope you have great weather and fun adventures!
~Marilee

[Donna]

Wow that sounds like such a fun getaway ! Eat one of everything for me too OK.Donna

[kana conger]

Have a great time and we will miss you!

[Penny Plum]

Have a wonderful trip and a great time. hope the weather cooperates and brings you nothing but sunshine and blue skies.
Hugs
Penny

[Anna Rosa]

Hi Karla,
I hope you have a wonderful girly time away.
I can't wait to see Sugarwings room when you get back.
Oh, what a great BIL you have. May i borrow him sometime.lol
Hugs,
Anna

[LindaSonia]

Sounds like a guaranteed good time. Enjoy!! LindaSonia

[Peggy]

I LOVE how your little doggie is hamming it up for the camera - especially next to the mermaid. She looks so adorable there! Enjoy your time - sounds like you're living the good life!

[Helena]

Gorgeous! And I love your wee doggy, sneaking into the photo there! :)

[chrisitne]

I'm so jealous that you're able to get away so much. I love that butterfly book. It's beautiful. I think I have the same butterfly chipboard album. I think I'm going to be doing something without now that I've seen your inspiration. I'll have to go check out your etsy and see if I can find something for it there!

I love your mermaid!

Blessings,

Christine

[suzanne Harley]

Sounds wonderful Karla! Enjoy! Suzanne.

[Diane]

Have a wonderful trip, sounds like great plans for the week.
Find lots of treasures! Hugs, Diane

[LiLi M.]

That album is gorgeous as is the small mural. I too like Sugarwings more than Sugartail. Have a great time in Virginia! Give an extra hug from me to Beth when she is having her birthday, please. Have fun and take tons of photos!

[Kathy]

This sounds like such a fun trip! My Daugther will be flying to DC in a couple weeks for a trip with some students and teachers. I hope you have a wonderful time!
Kathy

[Kerryanne English]

Karla, I hope you have a fabulous time away with the girls. It all sounds wonderful - especially coming home to a completed home reno.
ENJOY!!!!
Hugs ~ Kerryanne

[Zita - Mlle Magpie]

Have a great trip, Karla. You always sound so organized whenever you go away.

[Sheila R]

Have a wonderful trip! Just love the little mermaid.

[Fated Follies]

I think your lovely mermaid will fit right in! I really like the books you made and I hope that you have a blast with your friends and your husband while you are away!

[Nancy Stone]

Karla: I hope you have a great trip and find lots of goodies to buy. Have fun!

[Robin]

you made me laugh...Sugar tail.....thats hilarious...wonder what kind of creepy lurkers you will draw because of that one! They'll be disappointed when they see it's only mermaids! I also had to laugh out loud at the image of you wiping the paintbrush right on the carpet. why not!?
Looking forward to seeing you and Beth! And of course the shopping!

[Amy P]

My daughter is also a HUGE mermaid fan, I showed her these pictures and she asked me to print them out so she can put them in her scrapbook she's working on! I hope you don't mind :) She needed "the one with the cute puppy" too.

[michelle]

Love the mermaid! And coming home to a finished home improvement project has got to be heaven on earth! Have fun!

[Cindy]

Love the books, especially the flower one! :D

-c
yapping cat

[Rebecca]

I adore your butterfly book! So gorgeous. This is such a beautiful site to stumble upon.