Fairies and friends will always cheer you up

I've been fairying it up around here.  I draw these little girls onto plain paper, then cut them out to use as patterns to use on vintage text and wallpaper.  After they are assembled and glued to a background, I embellish them with some millinery flowers. 

This one is in a very old metal frame.

This one lives in a painted and distressed,wooden frame that I lined with rose patterned wallpaper.

At the bottom of the frame, I glued a branch of little blooms and used that to hang some butterfly charms on.

At first, I'd made the heads from text too, but I missed having a facial expression, so I cut out new heads from the border of the text and used markers to add a sweet, little face.

Both of these will be added to the Boutique.  That is, if I ever get around to adding anything to that poor, neglected little shop again.... If you are interested in either for $35, you can send me an email at: Karlanathan@sbcglobal.net

This sprite is one that I am keeping for myself, I've added her to a book that Beth made for me.

Don't you love the binding on it?  She knew I was having some personal troubles and made the journal for me to fill up as a distraction.  Plus, she listens to my complaints.  Now, that is a friend. 

Between poor Ry losing his job (rather unfairly) and the hours I've spent trying to help him find another, worries about this and that, as well as feeling crappy, I'm afraid I've been a bit cranky.  I don't even know why she is still my friend, all she ever hears from me are complaints. 

Ry has some interviews, I've been to the Dr. and have treatment now for esophagitis (from swallowing a heavy, string wrapped around a grilled tenderloin and scratching my throat, I thought it was gristle and tried to be polite by not spitting it out, since we were at a friend's house for a dinner party), and the other problems? Well, things work out somehow, don't they?

It's going to be fun filling up this journal with doodles, and doodads, and dwaddles. Getting creative again has made me feel better already!

One of the patterns I'd made for these kids was lying on my desk and it reminded me of a shadow, so I added it to the next page of the journal.

This fairy is a new creation too.

She and this angel have been added to the Mini Dress Form tutorial, with some simple how tos to embellish the basic forms that are taught there.  If you have already purchased the class, these are a bonus and you will find them under "fairy" and "angel" in the category list on the side bar of the blog.

If you'd like to join the class, you can do that here.

PS-Leave a comment on this post, if you would like to enter my two giveaways.  I'm away at the moment, but will draw names after Labor Day weekend

Comments

[Vicki]

Karla
Enjoy your weekend away.

Friends are a treasure!

Thank you for the great giveaway!

Vicki

[debra leen]

love your little fairies! you have the best imagination!! deb

[Louise Oakes]

Beth is a good friend the journal she made for you is beautiful. As are your fairy pictures.
Hopefully Ry will find a job soon, I've crossed my fingers :-)
Have a fab weekend away and thanks for tge giveaway opportunity.
Louise ♡

[Tracie]

I love all the fairies!!! The dress form fairy and angel are gorgeous. Where did you find the rhinestones you used around the waist???...mouthwatering

Happy Crafting
Tracie

[Lynn]

Enjoy the long weekend. Take good care of yourself and the problems will find solutions.

[jeanie]

I'm very fond of these, especially that top round one you did. They're great fun.

You have a good friend in Beth. The journal is gorgeous and you're right about the binding. I know you'll put your best into it, too!

I'm sorry you're dealing with yuck right now personally. Hang in there, my friend. It will be better, because it must. Sending hugs.

[leann]

Karla sorry to hear that life's put a few bumps in your road. I'm hitting a few myself and always worrying about my "boys" too.

Love Love Love the fairies and the new dress forms!!!

Leann

[Diane]

I am loving all your latest projects, you are always keeping so busy, I cannot wait to get my energy back! Hugs, Diane

[Tessa]

Oh my Dear, I'm so sorry you are having "troubles" invade your life. Such things do seem to happen to all of us, now and then. Larger or smaller ones.

But I certainly hope that yours soon vanish, as if blown away on a soft summer breeze.

Gentle hugs,
Tessa~

[Freda Butler]

Beth's journal is lovely. We have been taking the same class but she is way ahead of me. I have to speed it up.

What a nice friendship you two have.

Hugs
FredaB

[Gail]

Aren't friends the best gift we can receive? You have a treasure in your friend Beth - what a special blessing! Your journal will be a healing balm for sure.

[Curtains In My Tree]

Oh I thought about you and your fairy girls yesterday.
I was in my favorite flower shop in Columbia, My Secret Garden and they have this fairy garland, a paper garland all fairies strung on a string.
I thought this is Karla for sure

[Laura Strack]

Your Fairies are precious! You're a true artist, whom I admire so!!

[Cindy Is Crafty]

Karla, they are lovely! I am sorry that Ry lost his job. That really blows. I am sure he will find an ever better one soon!

[Laurie]

That journal is wonderful -- Beth is very thoughtful. I adore the little sprite you are keeping! It is perfect and it looks great in your book!

[Perfectlyprintedblogspt .com]

Just found your blog I'm a new linky follower! Love your fairies!

[Yvonne Welty]

the Fairies were wonderful. Hope all your troubles are small ones and of short duration. We went through job changes at our house and know how you feel for your son. Thanks for sharing!