edit- aparently there is a bug with Sitemeter now, and it is blocking all typepad blogs. I just deleted mine, I don’t use it anyway. Sorry if you tried to visit and weren’t allowed to!
Just a quickie here between family fun events. Everyone is out on the lake right now and I am taking a break to clean up and run some errands. Then I am picking up all the teenage types that are visiting and taking them to see the Batman movie this afternoon before we have another cookout tonight.
But now- time for giveaway prizes! I added a sweet little blue rose pin from my trip out to Karlapalooza.
For the July Garage Sale Bling Bargain Blowout Bag-
JEAN EAKIN
is the winner. Please email me with your address, Jean.
And the Christmas in July gift goes to:
Whats up for a giveaway in August? I never plan ahead much, and kind of like to see how the month goes and what interests me. But, so far, I have decided to give this pretty brooch from Karlapalooza.
I’m sure more will be added later on.
And look here, I got a giftie too!
Lori Karla, one of my Karlapalooza buddies, sent me this adorable collage.
And as if that weren’t enough, she added MORE to the package of treats.
Lori had cut out this little girl picture and instead of using her in a project, I stuck her into a bingo thingy. What are these called anyway? The cage that the numbers go in to be spun around and then pulled out to call?
This baby might get some wings later, but I think she is pretty cute just hanging out in the thingy with some millinery flowers.
(a 1 minute project, if that long!)
Lori also cut out this girl and sent her, along with the butterfly crocheted doilies.
As much as I like vintagey girl pictures, I like them even more CUT OUT already! Wow, they are snipped and ready to go into what ever project I want to do with them.
Heck, I think she looks pretty cute just on the table as she is with the doilies and the gift wrap ribbon!
But there’s more! Sweet Lori had sent me this rolled pack of papers with an earlier package (yep, she is a generous soul).
At Karlapalooza, I had asked her a about the buckle she uses on her packaging, I like the way all of her goodies come, wrapped up so pretty with old ribbon and a shiny buckle.
She sent me a handful of these buckles to use for my own outgoing packages too!
Boxes are starting to arrive on my doorstep filled with swap goodies from the Pre-Silver Bella Inspiration and Get Acquainted Swap that I am hosting.
And what pretties there are! How exciting that I get to get the first peek at all the special things first! Especially from this list of ladies:
1-Heather http://www.prettypetals.typepad.com/
2-Cheryl Dack http://roseyposeyconfections.blogspot.com/
3-jennifer hayslip http://sweeteyecandycreations.typepad.com/
4-Jessi Nagy http://www.scrappyjessi.blogspot.com/
5-Kim Caldwell http://www.artisticbliss.typepad.com/
6-Holly http://www.hollydoodledesigns.com/shop/
7-Natasha http://www.natashaburns.blogspot.com/
8-Analisa http://www.leesiebella.typepad.com/
9-Andrea http://velvetstrawberries.typepad.com/andreasingarella/
10-Cheryl Stoneham http://www.insidethebubble.typepad.com/
11- Tiffany www.shabbyscraps.typepad.com
12- Carol Spinski – http://raisedincotton.typepad.com/ 
Cheryl and Tiffany included totally unnecessary (but lovely) little hostess gifts.
I feel totally spoiled rotten this week, after my trip to Ohio, Pennsylvania, and Virginia, with all the dinners out and shopping and blog friend treats! Now, piles of goodies coming to my door? Wow.
I also won this FABULOUS tank from http://marvellousmousedesigns.blogspot.com/
Actually, some one else won the giveaway, but she is giving a second away, because she says she enjoys making people smile. How sweet is that? I like it so much, I am ordering a white tee shirt with pink crystals on it saying
"Karla Bella"
in what she calls a "swirly girly" script. How perfect will that be for Silver Bella??? (by the way, she does custom orders)
I have had NO time to work on anything since I got home, besides restocking the fridge and trying to find the stench that developed in my house while I was gone for a week (it was a potato gone bad- how can one potato make a whole house stink that much?)
But before I left VA, I had about 10 minutes as my husband was gathering up last minute details before we left to the airport and I added a dollop of color to one of the pages I am doing for Sugarwing’s birthday book. I’ll work on it more next week.
I won’t be posting much this week, there is a BIG BIRTHDAY BASH with my childhood friend starting Sunday!! Can’t wait.
Gorgeous gifties:) Rachael
hee hee hee!!! i love that girl in the bingo cage!!! i don’t know what it’s called either:) i hope you enjoyed your package from me…i love the other gifties you got from the bella girls…that tank is super cute, and how appropriate as you are fabulous!!! the picture of Sugarwings at her tea party is coming along, and looking really cute!!!
Karla,
So glad to see that my box made it there safely! Thanks again for hosting this fun little swap and have a blast with your girlfriends!
Looks like you’ve been having fun & being crafty as usual!!!
and a BIG happy b-day to you, have a blast with all your friends!
Congratulations Jean and Lolly.
Glad you are back ,Karla. Enjoy your Birthday bash. Eat more desserts and party hardy.lol
Love the color on Sugarwings pages.
Karla, Did you here me holler when I saw my name that I was a winner? How much fun it will be to look forward to The July garage sale bling blowout bag. I emailed you my address, and Thanks so much.
Have a wonderful evening,
Jean in Virginia
do you still have the watercolor sketch of the darling tea pot?? if so, “color it mine!” lol i love it, & collect tea pots, so it will be a wonderful addition to our home! now IF you are coming to our family reunion… you can just bring it:) if not, let me know, & i will anxiously check my mailbox!!
I’m not sure I mentioned it, but I love the name Karlapalooza. And isn’t that thing just called a bingo cage? I don’t think it has a fancy name. Have fun at your birthday bash!
Wow karla what wonderful goodies you have. And the pretties in you give away are very nice. Love the buckles, and what a great idea to use with gift wrapping. Have wonderful B- Bash and a great weekend. oh and the little girls are so sweet looking. Love the bingo thingy.
Hugs;
Alaura
Even though you’re a busy bee, I knew you wouldn’t be able to stay away from us.
~elaine!
Thanks for hosting the swap Karla! I can’t wait to see more of what everybody sent! november is coming faster and faster! yea!
xoxo, Tiffany
Everything is beautiful. Have a great birthday bash with your friend. Hugs***Renea
Sounds like you all are having a wonderful time!! I hope to see you on Tuesday, you’ll love all the new goodies she has added. Just think fairies, ribbons & paper goodies. 🙂
Hi!
I have not had time to stop by for a few days and finally got caught up with your blog posts.
Wow! That’s pretty much all I can say.
You have been busy. You have gone to some beautiful shops. You got some wonderful things. You are giving away lovely things.
So Wow!
Hugs,
Joanne
Thanks for playing along in the Christmas Giveaway, Karla. Congrats to all the winners!
Those butterfly doilies are gorgeous. I am such a sucker for vintage linens.
BTW, I heard that sitemeter is wrecking blogger blogs, too.
Sugarwings is one lucky little girl! She has a very talented grandma who adores her and makes her very cute stuff!
Brenda
I love one minute projects. How often isn’t a one minute project (one that just pops up in the brain, or where you get by accident) the best? And alas the other way around too: I once spend an entire afternoon glueing stones and making little paintings on a wallhanger for my daughter. That wallhanger is supposed to hold some magazines and when it’s properly used you cannot see one inch of my work!! Yep I love the bingo cage project much better!!
Have a nice weekend!
Hi Karla
Such eye candy in this post! I wish I could go to Silver Bella, too. I always like to read everyone’s blogs for the prep & aftermath. You gals are gonna have so much fun.
I really can’t wait to see the finished b-day book for your sugarwings. It’s just going to be precious.
Take care & have a nice week.
Nerissa
Thanks for the heads up. I whined and complained to my husband that he needed to fix my computer, it was blocking me from places I NEEDED to go everyday. I need to come here, it’s not a want anymore. I bet I am not the onlt one who was suffering withdrawal from Karlas Cottage.I feel better now.
Hi Karla. What beautiful pictures you always include in your blog. I love the little girl in the bingo thingy(I’m sure that is the right technical name for it). She looks like she is expecting it to start turning any moment and is ready to hang on. I hope you have a great week with your gal friends. Happy birthday to all of you!
Good afternoon Karla
You had said in a couple weeks to email you about how to do those nice pleated Flat folds in music paper, (any paper), and aging it, for the bottom of the tags, and a crepe paper medallion pleated (how-to), maybe a nice little lesson if you have time for us newbies…..whenever convenient in your busy schedule. And by the way, thanks for being so caring and responding to my (and everyone’s) comments. It makes us feel so special to be responded to. You’re great. Take care, Kathy