Bungled baubles, an Alice Obsession, and parading pooches

Yesterday, at craft day, Beth brought her embossing supplies for me to try. I've never done that before and was intrigued with the idea of embossing small collages on these medals. So, I thought I'd share some step by step how to's with you.

But, it turns out that I am not very good at embossing. The paper bubbled and burnt, the finish looked thick and gloppy. Maybe you'd appreciate instructions from someone who actually can do it correctly? You certainly could do better asking anyone else but me!

Sorry.

So, no new charms to add to the Boutique. I will probably salvage them to tie onto things, they are cute enough to use that way. Just not good enough to make into a charm bracelet or necklace.

I did finish this old box and add it to the shop, though. It was in pieces when I got it, so it is all repaired and re-glued and covered with pretty vintage papers, then topped with a pale pink rose.

My guess is that it at one time held a manicure set. What do you think?

Also, thanks to everyone who snapped up one of my vintage goods prize ribbons. I made another with a triple row of ruffles, then thought I'd make up a few more till I ran out of crepe paper.

So, there are a few more added to the Boutique, waiting for you to let me know what initial needs to be added. All the initials are hand drawn and glittered, no stencils, or patterns. Also, no two are alike. And now, I'm out of crepe paper, and since it was an old roll from a flea market, that is the end of that.

Now, I am obsessed with making an Alice in Wonderland book. No reason, just because. It really is a bad idea to get started on…. I've got Silver Bella to plan for (those 10 feet vendor booths hold a lot of crap to sell), house guests coming for the rest of the week, and a trip to Florida to help clean out my Great Aunt Caroline's home.

Also, the Sugarwings Grumpy Fairy book needs a tweaking. The website that I had it printed on sucked about as much as my embossing skills…..

So, here I am, fulfilling a whim and playing with this Alice spread instead of acting like a big girl and getting my work done.

But look at how much fun it is!!!! I've had that cat with green eyes postcard on my desk for years. When Mary gave me an old Alice in Wonderland book cover, I knew immediately that I needed to add a Cheshire grin to this picture and turn it into a book.

I drew the grin onto paper from the back of an old greeting card, so it wouldn't look too new and stand out for the wrong reasons. then glued it on. I've made up about 8 pages so far, so hopefully, this obsession with be done and over with soon, so I can get back to business.

Before I get back to work, I want to tell you about a fund raiser to help pets. You can get details at Kelee's.

She is hosting a blog party and every link earns the charity $3.

Hope to see you there, Sept. 30!

Rachael

September 23, 2009 at 6:37 pm

those bungled baubles look good to me! Rachaelxo

Lori

September 23, 2009 at 6:42 pm

Karla, was that the website i told you about…if so, i am really so sorry…the book i had seen that was done there truly was lovely…i think your embossed collages look really cute…if they are as bad as you say, then your picture taking skills are superb…because i am not seeing any of that…LOVE the box!!!

Sandy

September 23, 2009 at 7:54 pm

The cat picture is a hoot!!!! I laughed out loud!

Rose

September 23, 2009 at 7:57 pm

Karla I love all your new creations including your charms 🙂 Rose

Mary Green

September 23, 2009 at 9:16 pm

I am still afraid of that cat

Alison Gibbs

September 23, 2009 at 9:20 pm

Your Vintage goods Prize ribbons looks fabulous.
Mmm.. I think that cat creeps me out!!
Alison

Kerryanne English

September 23, 2009 at 10:39 pm

I’d love to be at one of your craft days with Beth – you look like you have the best time ever!!
Hugs ~ Kerryanne

michelle

September 24, 2009 at 12:36 am

Alice must be in the air, I am working on an Alice costume for a friend’s daughter right now!

Mitzi Curi

September 24, 2009 at 7:00 am

Your decorated box is just lovely. I think it was a manicure kit. I have a stash of vintage boxes of all types, but haven’t had the inspiration to do anything with them. Although I hate to be a copycat, I may have to use your box as a model when I attempt a similar project!

craftycomadre

September 24, 2009 at 1:32 pm

Hi Karla,
Instructions for embossed charms can be found can be found at Just Something I Made http://justsomethingimade.blogspot.com she also has a fabulous website. Yours are not bad at all!
maggie

jeanie

September 24, 2009 at 4:34 pm

The cat is a hoot! Love it! (Don’t you think we sometimes get creative ADD — lots to do but a new bright shiny object comes along and poof! Box is lovely, too!