Being inspired by other's studios

Thanks for all the nice comments about my studio!

Wow, what a TON of people participating in that party. I've not seen all the blogs in it yet (that's going to take a while) but I sure had a good time peeking into a chunk of them. As much as I adore my own studio, I was experiencing some studio envy while looking around.  There are some fascinating ideas and places out there.  The more I looked at, the more I want to see. 

I'll be hopping through more as I have time this week. Thanks for hosting, Karen!

And as much as I do love my own studio, sometimes its good to get out and go to another place to work.  Beth invited me over on Friday for estate sale shopping and hanging out in her craft room. I'd brought stuff to work on, but she offered me a box of goodies to rifle through and I couldn't resist.

Its so much more exciting to play with new (old) stuff!  I think that is why I keep shopping for more to add to my own stash instead of just working with what I have.  Because I sure do have plenty, you might have noticed from my previous post! 

New supplies are inspiring.  So, I bought more goods while at estate sales that day too...

And I also found this wrought iron bench. For now, its setting outside the back door to my studio.  I'm not sure if that is where it will remain.

None of the sales that day were over the top wonderful, but we found  a little something here and there all morning.  At one house, I got a broken vintage crystal necklace.

I divided it up, and listed some beads in my boutique ($2.50 an ounce), and will keep some for myself too.  There is more to list from that day's haul, and I hope to have more time to add it tomorrow.

One of Beth's boxes is labeled "images" and is full of some great stuff.  I made this tag with a picture from that and really wanted to make a matching set with another girl that was in the stash, but ran out of time so Beth sent it home with me to finish.

What started out as an idea for a tag became an ephemera book instead.  Its in an old cabinet card folder and is filled with an assortment of old papers, ready to be used as an art journal.

It should be in the shop soon.  But if you are interested now, please let me know.  It will be $24.

 

Playing in Beth's studio got me all fired up to make some stuff in my own when I got home.  It was Father's Day weekend and we had a lot going on, but I managed to squeeze in a little bit of creative time here and there between boating and baking with Sugarwings and  petting and playing with Agnes Rosebud.

For Father's Day I took Sugarwing's Daddy and my husband to see Toy Story with our little fairy grand baby.  I'm a sucker for Pixar, our whole family is. But man, this movie was extra good.  I thought the plotting for breaking out of the day care was right up there with something out of Ocean's 11.  

And Big Baby could be more terrifying than Chucky.

And the end tugged at my heart so much, with Andy going away to college, that I sobbed.  I don't think any mother of a grown up son could have prevented herself from crying at that ending.

Speaking of boys growing up and leaving the nest... I got to visit Button at Beth's.  Here he is up on the craft table, bounding across the supplies to come and see me.

Seemed like he was glad to see his baby sis too.  This was the first of many play dates for the two little fuzz balls.

Comments

[Connie]

Thanks for sharing your "finds." They were neat. Button is such a cute name for the boy puppy. I am so glad you shared Twinkle, Button, and Rosebud. I can't get enough pictures of those cute fur babies.

Sugarwings is lucky to have not only Dad, but Grandma and Grandpa to go with to the movies.

Hugs,
Connie

[Sandy]

TOOOOOOOO Cute!!! I just love those puppy pictures! Sounds like you had a great week-end! Love all your creations, too.
Give all the pups a kiss from me.!
Sandy

[Glo]

I smile every time I see pictures of your puppies (and mama) and Miss Sugarwings!

[Julie H]

Very cute!

Now there's an idea. When I saw the picture of the broken necklace beads I thought about the one's I have stored away. They belonged to my grandma, and somehow got broken, probably due to age. Anyway, I think I may have to locate them and make some scissor fobs with some of the beads.

[Jodie (everything vintage)]

What an awesome play date with Beth...you lucky girls!
I'm off to visit your studio in a second. I've already put on my jammies and comfy slippers as I see that I'll be in there for a while. Don't worry about me though, I'll turn off the lights and lock the door on my way out. Better yet, I bet I'll be making you coffee in the morning as I'm sure I'll still be there :)

[Paula Clare]

Hi Karla,
Your little sweet puppies are the highlight of my day! And I sobbed too at the end of the film...memories of sending MY boy off to college...and running across his velveteen rabbit while turning his room into a craft room...yep. Tears a plenty were shed...I'm such a sap!

Your new found creations are gorgeous...going to your shop now!

[Linda]

I sure do love seeing all the sweet dogs, Karla! Adorable!

[Angela]

Oh that very last picture!!! Adorable!!

[Soarenth]

Whew, you've had another busy month, Karla. Glad your Creative Cottage Girls Weekend went well. It is also happy to hear all of Twinkles puppies are settled, including your own Agnes Rosebud. Confused on one, though: Did a puppy end up with Joan; or is there a different MIL that I'm forgetting?

It was so fun to see the pictures and videos, thank you for sharing them all!

[Soarenth]

PS Just saw Toy Story 3 myself tonight. Good movie, and great fun to see with family!

There is a YouTube video that talked about creating the escape scenes, and now I want to watch The Great Escape again too: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIs3k4iKFjM&feature=pyv&ad=5067041754&kw=toy%20story%203

[Kathy]

What fun! How sweet that "kids" will get to have playdates. Love that book, you made, too. I always love your stuff! As for Toy Story 3? Went and saw it last night. Thank goodness they had funny stuff over the credits. I had to sit still and gather myself together. As they say, "I laughed, I cried..."

Kathy

[karen]

That bench is wonderful! I love those pups! Their little faces would melt anyone's heart! I am really enjoying the studio tours too! Still love yours soooooo much! karen....

[Cindy Is Crafty]

That little face is so cute I want to chew that puppy up!

[Debra Ganas]

Even my husband wanted to see the cute puppy pictures. they are so adorable.
Always a treat to look at your beautiful surroundings, karla.

[Jeanie]

So glad Button is settling in and that you get visits! And fun new work!

[Laurie]

OOOOOHHHH! How wonderful -- a fuzz ball reunion! I can't wait to see Toy Story 3 now! I'm a huge Pixar fan, too.

[gabrielle]

Karla, I'm having some serious bench envy! What a great find!

[Freda Butler]

The thought of those two pups having arranged playdates made me laugh.

Hugs

FredaB