This picture does NOT express how I am feeling right now. Between the cabin fever from this major snow and ice storm, and coming down with a bug that kept me in bed for two days straight, I'm not exactly feeling a pirouette coming on. (well maybe in my tummy)
But I can tell that I am feeling better, I was itching to get up out of bed and visit the studio, even if I didn't feel like doing much but poking around out here. It was still good to get out of the house.
Before the snow and the crud both hit, I snuck out for a mini junking day, and headed to Four Corners and Scranton, KS. Little towns in the middle of nowhere, that have a couple of antique shops that usually have good finds for me. Hat boxes always attract my eyes, I'm constantly hunting them down to pick up and shake to see if loot is waiting inside.
And if I see a particularly pretty one, I buy it for studio storage. This cool Marie Antoinette style one wasn't full of goodies, but I did find a small grass cloth one that was. Plus a few other tid bits. I can't turn down old books with attractive fonts for a dollar a piece, even though I have more ephemera than I'll ever use.
You just never know just how much is enough, though… I seriously try to use what I buy, not hoard it.
I made use of one of the books already. The whole entire thing got torn up and put into the kits I made up for Bird Song, my art event coming up this spring.
Two hats full of white flowers went into the kits too. I'm still so impressed with myself and a tad bit shocked to realize that all my kits are done and ready for April! Its probably because I am soooooo excited about hosting the classes here at the cottage. I'm just too filled with anticipation to wait till later to get things ready.
I'm actually hosting classes here!! Yipppeee! An art event of my own??? With teachers I admire and look up to?
pinch me
You've heard me run on and on and on about the classes I have gone to that were hosted by Jenn and Kim, plus I Silverbella's biggest cheerleader, I LOVE going there. Now, I am in a completely different category than what those ladies are doing, my mini event will be much different. A smaller scale, more laid back, and casual.
What I love about these art weekends, is the atmosphere of having so many creative people together at once. I love seeing what everyone makes, getting ideas from their take on a project, learning and sharing. Its always artfully invigorating.
And I just love to throw parties, if you've read my blog a coupel times, you might have noticed.
So, to combine guests, with a studio play date with blog friends??? Too cool.
Of course, once the site is open for sales (on Monday) I'll be freaking out that no one will come to Kansas to see me…. Be prepared for a case of the nerves to hit me. I'll thank you ahead of time for listening to me nerves. Its always good to have friends to share worries with.
I'm hoping 20 of you will sign up to come and play with me and Debbie, Carol, and Lisa the last Saturday of April, and May Day Sunday. Of course, its Februrary now, and I didn't leave you much time to sign up. Between the holidays, vacations, flu, family tragedy, and teacher changes, it has not been a quick process to set this up to sell.
oh Karla..if I win a lottery this weekend I am coming from Vancouver Canada to your special event…hope you feel better soon..take care..
Feel better soon Karla, Hugs Marilou xoxo
Sounds like a wonderful event your having Karla.To bad I’m so far away.I’m sorry to hear that you’ve been sick, but I’m glad your on the mend. I’m sure you wont have any problem getting people to sign up for your party…try not to worry!
Are you kidding me? I think your main problem will be cutting people out… I mean, I’m seriously thinking I need to check my map and figure out how many days off work I need to take off to drive for however many days…
Your event will be FAB-U-LOUS!!!! I am so excited for you!! I know the attendees will get so much out of it!!
I got so much out of the Gothic Romance E-zine… In fact, one tip that has revolutionzed my decorating, is the whole pearls and rhinestones thing. I still have little white glittered pumpkins nestled in with silk flowers, pearls, and rhinestones…
I am so sorry to hear you’ve been bugged:-(
but if you HAVE to be sick, what better time than a snow day when not much else would be happening anyway…
Man, your family has really taken turns sharing those bugs. Hopefully, they will all be gone soon.
Much Love–
Well you simply must get better soon…we’ll have no more of that!!
I am seriously thinking about coming, if I can figure out how to get there from Seattle…what’s the nearest airport? I would love to be part of this even though I am a huge dork and have no craftiness in me at all…I think it would be fun..;j
I don’t think you’re going to have any problems filling up your 20 slots. I think most creative types would prefer something more laid back and relaxed.
I can’t believe how low the prices are in your neck of the woods. Not, so in CA.
~elaine~
I hope you feel better soon Karla. I agree with the previous ladies, you’ll probably have too many people interested, so don’t stress. If I live closer… like in the same country, I’d be there for sure.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
I love coming to your blog. There is always excitement in the air…even if you are sick! It’s amazing that you can produce such beautiful posts when you are not well. But, you said you are on the mend. Your classes look so inviting.
Can’t wait for sign-ups!!! YUMMY! Fell better.
XO~Hope
Why do so many cool people live so far away?! Wish i could go!
Feel Better!
Oh Karla ~ I can hardly wait! Please save a spot for me!
Hope you are feeling much better.
Karla,
I hope you are up and feeling better really soon. I am quite bummed about your art event, excited for you but sad for me. I am not sure I swing the dates with my daughters upcoming wedding but I am crossing my fingers to see if I can swing it, I fear my pocket book is only going to contain lint in light of wedding expenses! I know all the spots will be zapped up and you will have a fantastic time, it will be a huge success and next year you will have rent out a big huge hall to hold all the students who want to come! I hope you have a happy weekend!
Karla, I feel your pain. I’ve been very sick all week and the only thing that has made me feel better is this stuff called Throat Coat, an organic herbal remedy that my buddy brought over last night. I finally got some sleep and feel so much better today; I hope you do, too. As for your weekend — I am positive you will be turning people away, not worrying about filling up! I can’t wait for the details!
Now that looks like too much fun. Hope you feel your own self again soon.