Every single bit of Birdsong was just lovely for me. But there were some extra special moments throughout.
I think what really shone through was generosity, thoughtfulness, and kindness. From the sponsors to the "Peeps" who came to craft, everyone was willing to share their best.
One example is this needlework apron that Beth created as a gift to give out during her class.
Tish made these colorful flowers for each attendee and matching bright aprons for the teachers. Nora had custom candles made, and embellished each one, Ellie had preserved roses boxed and shipped to share. This is just a couple examples of how generous our Peeps were!
And of course, everyone gave their best work in the beautiful swap projects they shared with each other!
Beth's childhood friend, the "other" Karla (who just happened to move to KC recently and is now my good friend too) volunteered as "kitchen bitch" as she called it, and helped with that plus cashiering for the sale. I prefer to call her a "kitchen angel", she was a magnificent helper!
My pal, Debbie, showed up with these pink glittered cupcakes. Years ago, I went to her holiday open house at Curious Sofa where I know she talked to hundreds of people. I fell in love with these sparkly concoctions she was serving and she was thougthful enough to remember that after all this time.
The Peeps showered me with gifts, like this basket of homemade treats, vintagey goods, and prettys all the way from Iowa.
Not to mention a pile of pressies for my fairy girls.
Who loved every one of them!
Dewdrop was especially thrilled with her new baby. And we all had a few fun hands of cards with Sugarwings' new Fancy Nancy deck.
We had some of the nicest people here, and when you have that kind of attendence, you can't help but have a good atmosphere in the room.
Everyone was willing to share a laugh and a smile. That is the best gift of all.
I will be in CA attending Kim's Tiffany event, then meeting Sugarwings and my handsome husband for a couple days at Disney! I've pre-written some blog posts for while I am away, so please stop by.
For now, I'll leave you with a few pictures of the Peeps hard at work on their creations last weekend.
Gorgeous! Wish I lived in America so I could attend these wonderful events! Rachael xo
Posted by: Rachael | May 03, 2012 at 03:26 AM
Dewdrop has really grown!
Looks like an all round good time!
Posted by: Francy | May 03, 2012 at 05:15 AM
Every picture has so many beautiful details to take in! Sounds like a lot of special ladies were there.
Posted by: Linda P. | May 03, 2012 at 07:03 AM
They were the best!
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Posted by: Karla Nathan | May 03, 2012 at 09:27 AM
Oh Karla, I just saw all your posts from your fantastic Birdsong II - so much laughter,and happines, so many wonderful people having the best time with each other- and YOU being doing it all, inviting to your beautiful home, you are amazing,dear.
Thankyou for inviting us into the fun,too-and a happy travel and Disney tour.
Hugs,Dorthe
Posted by: Dorthe | May 03, 2012 at 01:58 PM
Karla, thanks so much for the lovely post about your weekend. I almost feel as though I was there. Delightful!
Posted by: Kate G. | May 03, 2012 at 07:23 PM
Thank you for sharing all those smiling faces and fun!
Posted by: Kathy Uhrig | May 03, 2012 at 10:00 PM
I love to see pictures from your events. I'll bet it was a blast! Perhaps sometime I'll be able to attend....I know I would enjoy it immensely!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | May 04, 2012 at 03:50 AM
Karla,
Great post~ You captured the feeling of the weekend well. Laughs, fun, friends, creating. All thanks to you~ I don't know how you do these things you do. But I'm grateful you do & that I get to be a part of it. I hope you have a great time being on the other end of things in CA. Hope you, Rich & Sugarwings have a blast at DL. Ride the Pirates of the Caribbean for me!
Lisa
Posted by: lisa | May 04, 2012 at 07:58 AM
What Lisa said!!! Hugs!
Posted by: Laurie | May 05, 2012 at 10:01 AM