Beth and I had the best day on Tuesday with our craft day/photo day. We sat up a few displays using the finished products we made in Romantic Gothic Ghosts so we could add some posts with Halloween decorating tips. Orange-FREE tips!
We also made a few little instructional videos, and it took a bit longer than planned because we had to scrap most of them due to giggle fits. After that, I was able to work on one of Beth's first projects, and she made it easy for all of us. Not only did she include how-to's, she provided the entire collage as a finished piece. I printed it as it was and just embellished the piece.
Some of the classmates are posting their projects on Flickr if you'd like to take a peek. If you want to join the class, please do! Its open indefinitely, but all the giveaways end when we post the last set of instructions. To win the prizes, you need to be enrolled during the "live" part of the class. (The millinery pack is just one of our presents to be offered during the class)
Today I was able to get around to adding some things to the Boutique as promised.
Maybe because I've spent so much time working with the warm tones and sepias of the Romantic Gothic Ghost class, I've been especially drawn to pastels and sweetness.
As I was flipping through my stash of things that needed to be photographed for the shop, I kept going back over and over to florally pastels.
And cutie pie baby things.
Like this 1940s baby book.
The can of Mennen baby powder still smells so fresh, like the top of a new born's head. Funny how long that powder scent lasts.
And can't you imagine this pillow being under a tiny baby's head years and years ago?
In honor of fall, I did list some more neutral tones too.
Can you believe its September???? Sugarwings is back in school and doing well. I think that for her, the Montessouri school is a better fit than the Waldorf. She seems happier there.
And since Sept. is here, I need to announce the winner of the August giveaway-
Debbie Berracha!!
I'll be sending her one of the projects I completed for our Ghost class. I think I'll do the same thing for September. If you'd like to win one of my Romantic Gothic Ghost Halloween decorations, just leave a comment on any post all month. I'll get some pictures soon.
Here are Button and Agnes Rosebud, enjoying yesterday's play date while Beth and I set the table for a fake dinner party to take pictures of it. But we didn't mind, we got to eat the chocolates afterwards. And the dogs had fun watching us!
just looking at the photos in your posts makes me feel all comfy cozy! lol Thanks
Gee Karla we want to see the ones with the giggles! There is nothing better than bloopers and I’m sure we would all laugh along with you. I love all your baby things and the baby puppies are too cute!!! Glad that you two are having so much fun with this ghostly thing!!!
Sandy
Ahhh Are they kissing?
Leann
Awww. Sweet pups!
Those are some old containers of powder and talc! Wow…I am glad that the powder still smells good. I don’t think it ever goes bad unless it gets moist. Hmmm…
I love what you did to your stairs. Is that wallpaper? It’s really pretty.
-Danielle
Button and Agnes are soooooo cute!
You know Karla, I think ANY color you put together would look like a piece of art. I just love how you photograph all the retty things you have, and the way I feel when I look at these pictures. Cute puppy pictures always….
I thought Button and Agnes Rose were bunches of millinery feathers when I first saw them 🙂 You have lots of wonderful flowers in your boutique, Karla, including terrific Halloween ones. I am needing to save my money for our trip to Croatia but it is almost flying out of my fingers!!!
Suz
Your blog is so pretty. Will go check out your etsy store next! I was wondering around my favorite blogs, and stumbled upon yours. I wanted to let you know that Atticmag started a new Link party each Friday called Giveaway Friday!, a convenient place for bloggers to come post about their giveaway(s) each week. An easy place for readers to find giveaways in one convenient location.
It’s simple; after you put a link up to your giveaway, link back to Atticmag/Giveaway Friday on your blog. I hope you’ll join us the next time you have a giveaway!
Allison
Atticmag
Karla, so fun to see those old powder thingies, so lovely, and the pillow cage is the most beautifull thing.
–The flowers–they are so wonderfull,all-
and I guess the two sweeties, realy loves each other 🙂
Hugs, Dorthe
Karla,you have lovely things to post. I love those cute dogs too. Susan
Loving the pictures in this post! How sweet all the little baby things are! Especially the pillow!! Stinkin’ adorable!!
oh my goodness I have missed alot of your cute posts!!
love this one too!!
What did you use my Mom’s tape on? the paper art, sugar wings costume or the artful cone? just wondering~~
Kay
Hello Karla,
I took a tour of Karla’s Cottage again today and what a delight! Sugarwings photos over Labor Day are just wonderful. She must have beautiful dreams each night after spending time with you!
What beautiful work you do! Yes, you must keep up the watercolor work – you are so good at it!
Thanks for a wonderful visit!
Pam Newton-Parker