I’m still on my paper doll dress kick, they are too fun to stop!
But I did take a break to make some of my wallpaper folders filled with vintage supplies to list on Etsy. This lavender themed one is in the shop and I stuffed it with lots of cool papers. I only made one, because purples, lavenders and periwinkles just don’t come up too much in the things I buy to use. 
But I did come across some good ones to put in it. Lots of one of a kind items are inside.
And look- sheet music for "Lavender’s Blue!"
The wallpaper that I ordered for myself came from Etsy today too. And just in time, I need to make 3 of my Cottage Collage Kit folders for Somerset Life!
I cut two out and got them started,but not foofed up yet. 
Some of the wallpaper that Beth gave to me was perfect to use on this tiny little photo album. I got it in the Michaels clearance aisle for 50 cents and embellished it to fancy it up.
I covered the inside and outside of both covers with Beth’s wallpaper, then glued old seam binding ribbon around the edges to keep the paper from shredding up on the corners.
I added glitter to the ribbon to cover any messy glue spots, drew on the wallpaper with a gold gel pen, added an English die cut flower to the inside cover and added MORE GLITTER.
The brass corner brackets and the green vintage earring on the clasp finished it off. (look at the glue on my fingernail, I was so glopped up at the end of this project!)
It has sleeves to slide photos into and I can just see a grandma using this as her brag book for her grand baby. But then, I can’t quite get enough albums myself for my fairy grand baby, so maybe I’ll keep it! 
I am in two mini swaps with Debra, she, Beth and I are swapping ATCs, one fairy, one Halloween. Here is my fairy one, a bit odd, not a dainty fairy, that is for sure.
But don’t you think fairies come in all shapes and sizes just like people do???
We are also swapping paper doll dresses. I made this one with a page torn from a child’s book, The Tortoise and the Hare. Debra is an avid bunny collector. I found another old child’s book about bunnies to send to her too.
She over whelmed me with gifts when we swapped matchboxes so I owe her an ‘extra.’ 
She designs Halloween dolls for Bethany Lowe (check out her site, there is a big box of samples on it now!!!).
So, I made a Paper Doll Halloween gown. This one is on black paper with sparkles in it.
I drew the spider web with my gold gel pen, added crackle finish mixed with brown ink to age the whole dress, then sprinkled black and purple glitter onto to it. For a finishing touch, I ruffled up a sheer purple ribbon and glued it on the back to peek through as an under slip.
Betty and Beth are in the mini paper doll dress swap too.
Good thing I have someplace for these to go, because I can’t stop making them!
Although, these two sold on Etsy right after I listed them. That is a nice feeling.
I am not making two alike, and am not using patterns. I draw them as I make each one, so the sizes are way off kilter, there are giant ones and tiny ones!
When I was a kid, I loved my paper dolls. I wasn’t one of those kids who tore or trashed them, I played with the same ones for years.
That might explain my fascination with these little cuties.
I’ve enjoyed all the swap crafts that have been going around this year, the art doll hat, match boxes, tussie mussies, all have been fun to do. But I LOVE making these paper dolls!
And I LOVE the old wallpaper I have been playing with too.
I even turned some into a key chain (also in the Michaels clearance aisle for 50 cents).
As pretty as I think old wallpaper is—this is prettier! Sugarwings and her baby cousin, Madison, got matching dresses to wear to a party Saturday night.
While at the party, I noticed a cabinet at the house that I had forgotten that I painted. It is always a nice surprise to come across a past work in someone’s home.
I spent a lot of time gluing today. The day started out early in the garden while the morning glories were blooming and now it is evening
and the moon flowers have opened. I’m glad I have leftovers and don’t have to cook tonight.
Yesterday I picked tomatoes, peppers, fresh herbs and garlic to make home made sauce, and put together at big lasagna for Sunday dinner.
Ilearned that you shouldn’t eat a big lasagna lunch before you go out on the lake on a day with a 100 degree heat index. But Sugarwings didn’t seem to mind if the rest of the family was over full and lethargic, she had fun on the water!
Well, I’m off to eat a plateful of leftovers right now, and kick back on the couch for the evening. I am all glued-out.
Hi Karla, I love your dress creations, they are simply gorgeous!!! In fact all your creations are gorgeous!! Just popped over via your etsy via Cheryl from roseyposey confections and simply had to tell you your creations are perfect, dresses, cupcakes, glitter aahhh!! The surprise for Mrs Bunny book used to be one of my favourites, what a find and what a lovely gift! I adored paper dolls as well( yes still do) and used to keep them in those shirt boxes that you used to get with the clear celophane lid. That and mum’s big bottle of buttons, would keep me entertained for hours!! Hmmm nothing has changed really! Have a simply wonderful day! Regards Linda Lilly Cottage
uh oh I’m slacking I just read this post and realized I missed another. I actually went to work today (temp. fill in for my dads company) I just loved this post it was full of goodies. I really like the black halloween dress. I suppose because it’s somthing different , loved it. ah, and more cute pictures of babies! This one was definately fun to read!
Your work is s o beautiful. I think your
post is full of wonderful goodies!
Bristol
The halloween dress is fun! You have been a busy lady. Madison is sure growing! The girls sure look happy. Anyway, I think I’m getting inspired to try a few dresses myself.
Love, love, love those paper doll dresses! Each one is so unique and stylish! Hard to pick a favorite, but the one made from a children’s book page is extra super cute!
The dresses are wonderful and I love the folders for the collage kits. All this and fun with sugarwings. Can life get any better than that
Karen
Bluemuf
WooWee, where do you get the energy?!
I love the last picture of sugarwings. She gets more precious every day. I bet you can’t wait until she’s old enough to cut and glitter with grandmama.
~elaine~
So much great stuff but I think my favorite has got to be the halloween dress. It is GREAT! What a fun, creative day you had! And that sugarwings, what a cutie!
Oh my gosh, you’ve been busy. I was just about to sit down and play with paper but hopped on here first. So much fun!! You’ve art so talented!
How fun to have Somerset Living use your packets! The folder that holds all the pretties really is the cherry on top!
I love your morning glories and moon flower. I’d love to grow some morning glories, but we have no fence or arbor that gets the morning sun. I think I like them because they’re so old-fashioned.
I’ve really enjoyed seeing your paper doll dresses. I couldn’t pick a favorite, they’re all so terrrific!
It’s a clever idea, to make a folder full of nice old papers, like you’ve done.
It’s always fun to see what you’re up to!
Loving the dresses and fun creations Karla! It is always a visual feast coming to your blog! (and a fun read!)
I like the little photo album, and the paper doll dresses are wonderful. How would be a christmas dresses?
Karla, Loved all the dresses but the halloween one was so neat! I think by afternoon your lake will look pretty good cause our humidity is returning! Hey, maybe with the air back on I’ll make my dress! Gotta try it soon! I was wondering on your dresses what glue do you use1 When you have time let me know! Any new photos of Ryan lately? Don’t want him to think I don’t care! LOL, Lori
Congrats on having your Cottage Packs featured! That is so major, you very much deserve it! The paper dresses are so darling. I’m loving the Halloween one, my birthday is right near Halloween so I’ve always loved everything to do with the holiday! My mother prayed I wouldn’t be born on Halloween itself because she thought it would be bad luck but I would have LOVED it!
Karla
I love the paper doll dresses, Karla. Very cute. You have such imagination in using clearance items from Michaels. I’ve got to stretch my imagination more and be more creative! Love the pictures of your grandbaby. 🙂
Kitty
Always enjoy visiting your blog — so much stimulation! Congrats on the Somerset feature of your Cottage Collage Kits!
Karla,
That’s a cute pic of sugar wings. I’ll say it again – I love these dresses! It’s a good thing they are going somewhere. Hey, could you put one in the collage packs?
Cheryl
Karla, your dress creations are gorgeous. Love the halloween one. The picture of Sugarwings ~ sooo…..cute.
Yall are just having a ball making dresses! I love them all so much!!