Doesn't this little lady look happy? I could use some of her exuberance! I've been in bed ill, with yet another bug of some kind.
Now that I am up and about, I am taking it easy with some simple projects, like sugaring babies. I've also been cleaning old hardware to get it ready to take to Miss Frenchie's sale. Some of the things I found in the boxes of knobs and handles were these glass discs. They probably went to part of a knob at one time, but now they are perfect little "stages" for my Sugar Babies.
I should keep a bigger stash of mini crowns ready to go. They do come in handy. I had one for the sweet baby on the left, but not enough to go around for everyone.
Another crown went on this sugared bird nesting in millinery flowers and vintage beads.
The nest is perched in this old German mug.
This week, I have been in a sorting mood. Not just hardware, I also cleaned out my jewelry supplies. After making up a big batch of jewels for the sale on April 17th (and to get me through the rest of the year too, I usually make all my jewelry once or twice a year, in big marathons) I cleaned up the odds and ends and bits I had too much of and am listing them on Etsy.
Aren't old beads so much more interesting to work with than new ones from Hobby Lobby or Michaels? I never use those. I'd much rather find necklaces at estate sales to take apart.
Luckily, the other day when I cleaned up from the Jewelry Making Marathon of 2009, I went ahead and made up bads of beads to sell. Because today is a perfect day to sit in front of the computer and add bead packs. It doesn't take much brain power or energy to do. And I have laid in bed TOO LONG. I need to be up and doing something, so this is just the right task for today.
While adding bead packs and charm packs to Etsy, I thought I should put a little something in the Boutique too. I didn't want it to feel neglected!
But I just felt like the de-stashing packs were a better "fit" for Etsy, so that is where they can be found if you are needing any!
Hopefully, I'll be back to feeling sparkly tomorrow.
Karla,
I hope you will feel better soon, and maybe the sunshine will help. I love the german teacup and nested bird, so pretty! Just wondering, what type of glitter do you use when you “sugar” all of your pretties?
I am glad you are bouncing back, bugs have been having a ball around here, too!! Love your creations, especially that darling teacup!!
Isabel
I’m sorry to hear that you have been feeling ill. Let’s hope that you have sparkled up yourself too. I totally agree with you on vintage beads. Actually it’s the same with everything, vintage wallpaper is more beautiful, vintage paper in general is better than scrapbook paper and most of the time a lot cheaper too. Though sometimes I cannot resist the papers in a hobby shop, usually I never use it, it’s just not the same as vintage! The same applies to lace, well you name it! Hope you feel well soon, take care!
I love your sugared babies. I have one of those that I have had since I was a child. I’m thinking she needs some sugar and a little crown!!!
The pinks and reds of the jewelry, well, they’re beautiful.
Karla~
Sorry to hear you were under the weather. Glad you are back to puttering around. I am going to do a post on my cookbook redo’s later today and will mention you regarding a particular one I redid. I thought of you while putting on the floral paper and glitter letters! Thanks for the inspiration!
Blessings- LillySue
Must be the change of season,going into spring for you and going into autumn for us – I am surrounded by sick family members. Love the sugar babies – take care – sparkle soon – Rachaelxo
Karla, I’m so sorry to hear that you’re not feeling well…hope you’ll be better very soon! Just don’t overdo it today!
I knew you must have been ill:( You usually have a new post if not everyday at least every other! Hope you feel better soon! I love the little crowns they look so sweet. Went to Kim Allistair’s La Petite Maison yesterday. LOVED IT!!!
I hope you get all your get up and go back soon. Its hard being sick when you are used to whizing here and there like you are always doing.There are so many of those nasty bugs going around. Take care.
Jean in Virginia
Karla, your sugar babies are so cute…everything looks better with a little coat of glitter…hope you are feeling better soon!!!
That sugared bird nest in a cup is to-die-for! What a brilliant creation, Karla! Sorry you caught another bug – hope you feel better real soon.
oh what a bummer you are sick! I hope you’re back to yourself soon! I’ve been doing some sugaring myself! I think everything in my path will soon be sugared!
sending feel-well sparkely wishes your way xoxox Clarice
Hope you are doing better! Seriously this winter has stunk with too much sickness. That birdie is just what’s needed to perk you up-sweet!
Your bead comment made me smile–I have 2 gnormous tackle boxes full of vintage jewelry and beads-broken, sad, and lonely but lovingly packed by color. I believe its beyond an obsession now!
So sorry to hear you haven’t been feeling well 🙁 Hopefully you are getting better now! Love all the goodies here!
Poor Karla…. you seem to be having a rough trot with bugs and viruses – if only we could sprinkle you with some glitter to make you sparkle again.
Hope you have a better week.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
karla,
ugh…the bug! hope you’re feeling better! think lovely thoughts!
meleen
Hi Karla, love those little sugared babies. Glad your feeling well enough to be up and around..
I have a nasty bug of somesort adn am home from work today. I’ve been up for about an hour and a half but, youre my last visit here and back to bed I go!
have a sugary glittery week!
hugs
vivian
I hope you feel better soon! Stop over for the make over party on Wednesday! Jen
Hi Karla,
I hope your feeling yourself again soon. Try to rest as much as you can.
I love the sugaring you did
Hugs Karen
Feel better, Karla! I love the sugar babies…hope you have a bit of fun sorting and doing things at the computer.
Claudia
Hope your feeling better. Your glitters are pretty especially the bird in the tea cup…..
I love old beads and old jewelry! My daughter and I always grab them when we see them at garage/tag sales, I love what you did with them and the bird!!
I hope you are feeling better soon, that bug has been going around here too.
Yeah, my glitter is gone right now too! I am so sick of being so sick!! I will send healthy thoughts your way if you send them my way!!
Oh, Karla, I hope you’re feeling better very soon. It does make one go stir crazy, doesn’t it? Well, you’ve been far more productive than I — darling sugar babies and birds, and what a bundle of sorting!
Hope you’re fully on the mend! Take care!
Thanks for the well wishes, Karla! I hope you’re feeling better soon, too. It’s a bummer being sick when there are so many other fun things to be doing. Happy Spring!
Well…you aren’t the only one! Those super bugs are floating all around lately and to pretty much me and everyone I know!
Hope you feel better (sparkly 😉
hi karla,
i love the sugared bird. it is so sweet. i am off to browse your etsy shop! i just poured a nice cup of mint tea.
xo
Hope you’re better real soon. The sugar babies are just the sweetest, but the bird in the cup………..LOVE IT!!!!!!!
Have a happy day
Kris
Hope you are feeling all better soon! Your bird cup is so beautiful!
Your photos are such an inspiration! I love what you did with the bird, beaded nest and mug! I do love those crowns! Can’t wait to get home and work on things like that!
Hope you are feeling better by now. Take care of yourself!
~Marilee
Awwwwwwww, those sugared babies are tooooo cute! 😀
c