Have you seen those cute little velvet pumpkins every where this season? I'm not a sewer, but I thought I'd give it a try. This one is cut from a skirt of a vintage black velvet dress. Its tiny, and the black doesn't show up as well as the other colors I've seen. If I make another one, I think I'd do it a little differently. But this one satisfied my urge to own one and I didn't spend $25 on it, I used what was around the studio.
Hmm, looks a bit like an apple, though, doesn't it?
My studio seems lonely now that Romantic Gothic Ghost workshop is over!
I'm enjoying all the decorations and will leave those up for a while.
They remind me of all the fun we had.
Too bad I can't have a roomful of friends and family more often! What a great way to spend a day.
The pups were extra needy after everyone left, they had gotten lots of attention for a few days while we had company, then all of a sudden, they were left with just me trying to keep 9 babies attended to!
Laurie has a world record set in holding all 9 at once!
I usually balance one at a time.
Sissy made votives for everyone, with images printed on velum. I found the spider web bags full of gummy candies at Victorian Trading Co.
There were lots of gifties to go around.
For the door prizes, I drew names and let each person come up to the table to chose a pressie.
I think that worked out well, hopefully everyone got something they liked.
I hope they enjoyed the classes too. I know I did. Beth's class was one of those where you could just keep going and going on the pages. I ended up working on mine for days, adding more and more to it.
That is kind of what my wishes for the class at Kim's to turn out like. Students will make a basic book, and I'll be giving them directions, plus Good Stuff to work with, and they can be as creative and inventive as they like with it. Books are perfect for exploration.
I liked the variations on my Raven class too.
By the way, I have a few extra kits. Please email me:
karlanathan@sbcglobal.net
if you'd like one for $25 plus postage.
Dewdrop's mommy, our Gypsy, came to the classes, and also volunteered to give readings. She is skilled with the Tarot cards, and it fit right in with our theme for the day.
The room was decorated in past projects I'd done for demos for the Romantic Gothic Ghost online class.
I used the free images provided in that class for the Ghosts hanging around the room too.
They are printed on transparency, then blotted and cut out and hung with cheesecloth and tulle.
I've used them here, there and everywhere, from the ceiling as well as in apothecary jars and frames.
Something tells me that it was more fun getting all this stuff set up in the studio than it will be to put it all away…
So, I'm going to enjoy it while its here! I'll tell myself not to grumble as I pack it up after Halloween, and try to just remember how much I loved having everyone here with me instead.
Maybe I should have a box of Xmas goodies out and ready to swap when I take the Ghostly decor down. I might just skip over Thanksgiving.
Or maybe I'll do a big short cut and tell everyone that those are not ghosts, they are angels. Pull them out of the jars, slap some wings on them and put them back…
Tie a jingle bell around the black cat's neck and slip a halo on the devil…
Oh, my, I think I'm more tired than I realized! I should go snuggle some puppies and take a nap.
I'll leave you with some photos of the weekend. I wish I had taken more! Beth has some on her blog too.
And I wish I'd had more time to mingle!
There just wasn't enough time to visit. A two day workshop is better for hanging out.
But on the other hand, this one was such fun, and so much easier to pull off. I could probably juggle more workshops if they were one day only.
What do you think?
Romantic Gothic Ghosts was a perfect day at Karla’s Cottage other than it didn’t last forever… it was so sad for the day to end.
Old friends, new friends, art projects, scrumptious food, snuggling puppies, gifts, laughter, all made for a day of joy!
I do agree Karla with your comment that two day events allow more time to visit and mingle and connect with old & new friends… however, I gladly do a one day event again.
In awe of your fantastic decorations, they were perfect for the event. It is hard when you enjoy creating & decorating something and then have to pack it away. But, there’s also the excitement of the next event or holiday to plan.
Thank you, Beth and your family for sharing a wonderful day with all us Romantic Gothic Ghosts!
Hugs, Tami
Couldn’t you just keep all those puppies so you could keep posting their darling little photos????
My husband says our house is going to start to smell like the humane society if I dont kick those pups out soon!
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Oh so cute! what a fun way to spend the weekend! Love the puppies!
So much fun! I love the two day events, but the one day was great, too! I loved all of the decor, the classes, the giveaways, the food, the people. It was just a wonderful day at Karla’s Cottage.. as usual!! And I loved my reading, very insightful!!! And it was a pleasure to meet Dewdrops Mommy, what a sweet and gentle woman! THANK YOU!
I really enjoyed having my fortune done by your Gypsy — and everything else that day! It was fun on top of fun. ‘Wish I lived closer!
love the photos-especially the puppies. maybe because i know it won’t be long before they are gone.
Yes, please, Karla…offer more one-day classes…I couldn’t make the Gothic class due to a volunteer event, but I definitely would love to attend in the future. The photos of the baby dorkies are so precious. They are already pre-spoiled for the people who take them to their new homes. Patty in Kansas
Oh….it looks all so fun and wonderful! Hope I can attend one of your classes one day.
Love your version of a snuggle puppy carrier!
Oh….it looks all so fun and wonderful! Hope I can attend one of your classes one day.
Love your version of a snuggle puppy carrier!
Id love to see you here at a class, nancy! And thanks so much for your gifts, they are set out as part of my party decor for tomorrow!
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Oh, thank you for a “part boo” look at the fun day y’all had! So much prettiness to see in the photos. Oh, and the puppy pics. Sooooo heart melting.
More fun to inspire and enchant! And that blank pumpkin is pretty dear!