ADHD time in the studio

While I had the sewing machine set up to work on goodie bags for Bird Song, I decided to work on a few other little sewing projects.  I wanted to make some crepe paper ruffles to have setting out as extra supplies for anyone who wants to use it on their project for my class that weekend. 

And guess what? I need some of the ruffles to add to the kits that I am making up  for these classes too! I get to teach at Paper Cowgirls!!!!!!  Yee Haw! I'm a cowgal!

The classes are June 9th- 11th someplace in Texas. I guess I should be figuring out where.

I'll be teaching these miniature dress forms. I'm busily finding cool stuff to put in the kits for those too.  Lots of old papers, millinery, and lace.  Each kit will be just a bit different, when you are providing vintage materials, its different than going to the store or ordering a bunch of something online. 

There are still a few spots open for Bird Song, if I don't see you there, maybe I will at Paper Cowgirls?  Or at Jenn's event in Ashville?Sign ups haven't started yet for Paper Cowgirls or Once Upon a Dream, I'll let you know when they open for registration.

We still have a few spots left for Bird Song. Debbie and Carol have about a billion readers each, so when they mention it on their blogs, those spots will be gone fast.  If you want to come, you should sneak in now before the big guns announce it! 

PS- Carol has a new site too, have you seen it yet?

Ever notice how one project leads to another? After sewing up the crepe paper ruffles, I decided that the edges of the paper needed to be coffee dyed.  So, I dipped it and then thought, why waste the rest of the coffee? Next thing I know, I'm scrounging for ribbons and trims to add to the coffee.

Then, I printed off some old French images that I'd scanned.  I had a few extra bags un-embellished from my craft day with Beth and New Karla on Tuesday, so I thought that I would foof them up while the sewing machine was still out.

After printing the images onto the fabric, I dipped it in the coffee too.

I ended up making 10 more bags for another little party that I am having at my house, not the Bird Song event.  

Some of the images I used on these bags were from Romantic Gothic Ghosts and Romantic White Christmas workshops that I did with Beth.   So much of the ephemera that we scanned for those classes is good for more than just holiday decor.

For these bags, I used the fabric printed images as pockets, then glued on some embellishments and doo dads.

Its been a bit schizophrenic around the studio the last couple of days. Like I said, one thing leads to another and then all of a sudden, I've got a half dozen different things in the works.  Like, when I was trimming up wallpaper to scan to print onto the fabric, I thought- why waste the salvage from it???

So, I got out the paper shredder and next thing I know, I"m shredding up all sorts of pieces too little to be good for much else.  (they were still laying around from when I made up the kits for Bird Song). So, now, I have packing materials for shipping when I reopen the Boutique.

( I should be working on getting some inventory built up for my grand reopening, huh? Seems more important to have something to sell than shreds of paper to wrap stuff up in, at least it would be if I wasn't a schizo crafter this week! )

  Did I mention that I am also writing 3 articles by the 18th, making 70 gifts for Moulin  Rouge, and baby sitting my fairy grandbaby all weekend?  No wonder you are NOT seeing any pretty Valentines on my posts.

Thanks to these kind friends who offered to be sponsors for Bird Song and help fill the goodie bags!  Later on, I'll do a post with photos of what they send in, along with the rest of the goodies from the other sponsors.  Its going to be one tasty, stuffed goodie bag, that is for sure!!

• Beth Leintz- Gathering Dust
• Celeste at the Victorian Tailer
• Dawn at the Feathered Nest
• Heidi at Sugah Beez
• Hope Ellington at Vintage Whimsy
• Karla at SissyLove on Etsy
• Kay Ellen Hammer
• Lisa McIlvain at Tarnished and Tattered
• Lonnie Jenks at My Farmgirl Life
• Lynn at Create... Btreathe
• Miss Sandy at Quill Cottage
• Mitzi at Mitzi's Collectables

Comments

[Lena]

Karla, there are so many lovely ideas in this post. I love the crepe paper ruffles. I use them a lot in my crafting, but I've never tried dipping them in coffee before. I'm definitely going to try next time. I love the look.

Those bags are so so pretty!

I love the shredded paper. I do that from time to time too, but I've never shredded wallpaper. It really adds a nice look. Wonderful for filling peat pots too!

[Heidi Meyer]

I think my tea stained dove would love a nest of vintage wallpaper, lol. Love it! and the bags are gorgeous!

[stefanie]

you are soooooo busy,,,whew!!!
but everything is just gorgeous!!!!

[Amy]

Those little bags are beautiful! Warm Blessings!~Amy

[theresa]

I love everything coffee stained, but my favorite part of this post is seeing that you work like I do! I can be working on a project and I swear then I see something shiney, rusty, chippy, aged out of the corner of my eye and BOOM I am on to another project! Everything is gorgeous, thanks for the inspiration! Theresa xoxo

[Sandy]

Karla,

I am laughing, it is ALWAYS ADHD craft day in my studio! I always have so many things in different stages of progress or I am getting things ready to have on hand. I really don't know how you do it all and do it all so well, you are a great juggler!

[Diane Knott]

OK, Karla, it's happening again...I'm feeling sorry for myself because I live so far away from all you creative gals who are having these great classes!
You made some beauties! Loved the inspiration! The lucky ladies who will attend your classes are just that: lucky!
Hugs,
Diane

[fairyrocks]

I am thinking its time for some more photos of those sweet little ones.
I have had mine for a week now. Mom and Dad are in Cuba.
keep smiling and creating

[Celeste Hude]

Oh Karla! I feel your pain about one thing leads to another idea!!, and then I find myself stepping over the piles of idea's while I'm creating the 2nd idea and so on.
What do you need for Bird Song? I have buttons that look vintage, pattern paper, (1970's), some charms, anything you can use, I would love to donate, I will put your button in my blog,let me know
Celeste, www.victoriantailor.blogspot.com

[Leann]

I agree, you my friend have a lot going on, but the creativity dripping from you is just fab! I wish I could come to one of your fab events, but it's not in the cards. I'll just have to settle for your on-line fun.

Have a wonderful Valentine's Day weekend!
Leann

[Kristy Life n Reflection Photography]

Love your style!

[stephanie]

How fun that you are doing so many teaching events! It would be glorious to come to Kansas and meet you! I absolutely adore your dressforms AND I also collect dressforms, but large and miniature! I may just have to try to make it to Waxahachie, TX, tho, as that is quite a bit closer! LOL

Big TX Hugs,
Stephanie
Angelic Accents

[Katsui Jewelry]

Oh, darn, Karla,
I am supposed to be there :-(
That will be just about the time Jud goes to surgery, if he qualifies.
It looks wonderful and I hope you will be able to do it again!!
Hugs,
Suz

[jeanie]

Golly, I love coming by -- it's like a beautiful little haven in my day to see the wonderful things you are working on -- in progress and all done! How I wish Michigan was a little closer to your part of the world. Meanwhile, I look, I drool, I dream! Someday...

[Janice Rehmeyer]

Karla, Is everything OK??????? You have not posted since Friday.

[Kim]

I love seeing all that you do. Very inspirational. It gets my creative juices flowing. I do wish I lived closer tobe able to attend Birdsong2.