My computer is home safe and seems to be working. Even though it was all backed up, the Geeks had some trouble finding where all the stuff was hiding. And a lot of it, they restored in weird places. I'm hunting and gathering and finding odds and ends as I go along. My email files are a wreck, all jumbled and not in files anymore, just years of saved things smooshed together.
But it still feels GREAT to have her back.
While my computer was out of commission, I was kind of on a forced vacation from work. While I kept up with emails on my Ipad and still worked in the studio, I also did some puttering around, reading, entertaining, and playing with grandies.
It was good to have some extra cuddle time with this dumpling.
And I hitch hiked along on Sugarwing's class field trip to a farm.
But it wasn't all play time. A huge start was made on the tag book covers too. I did a little painting of a bird, on a page torn from an old book about birds. Then I had it copied onto premium card stock and I really like the way they came out, very vibrant.
In the original, all the bars of the cage are black. So, I am going over each cage, slowly but surely, with metallic inks or glitters, gilding the black lines. I get bored easily and keep changing up how I do it.
If I am ever When I am done with this part, I'll cover the backs with pretty wallpaper, cut them out, trim 'em up with lace, add a charm and that is it. They'll be ready to put together.
Which reminds me-
If you are in the swap, all the details, including my address, can be found on the swap info page. You can get to it by clicking on the button on my side bar.
Also, I'm taking a trip to see family in Utah on July 14th, so I'll be extending the date from the 15th till the 18th. But please do go ahead and mail your tags by the 15th, they will be here in time for me to start assembly.
But, even though I just told you my address and the fact that I will be out of town, don't think you can come and rob me. My son lives here and he is a weight lifter, very strong. His weightlifting friends hang out with him here too.
I also have 3 attack dogs. And an alarm system. So don't even try to come by and raid my hat collection while I'm away, its well protected.
You are tooooooo funny!!!
Sandy
Is that one of your attack dogs in the picture?
It’s amazing how much of our time is taken up with the internet. It’s nice to see a picture of the newest grandbaby.
~elaine~
beautiful beautiful cover…blest be! 🙂
too funny! I admire your sense of humor. Love the covers. Your grandies are as cute as ever. Enjoy your trip!
The baby’s eyes are the same beautiful blue at Sugarwings!!
LOL I was thinking of coming to stay wahile in your pretty house while you were away but then again that would be as much fun as coming over when you are home …. My tags are ready to mail thank you for hosting…. Hugs wendy
Love the tag covers and still laughing!!!
love the covers. Have a great time in Utah. One of my favorite places!!
Darn! I had plans to stay in your studio and raid your snack closet and just dream away. Then before I left, fill up my robber bags with hats….Drats! Lol! karen…
So glad you are “back”. Have a great time away!!
hugs
Karen B. ~ Todolwen
The covers are looking great!
Ph man, I wish I was in on the swap! I am leaving UTAH for a 2 1/2 week va-cay, so I just won’t have time to get in on it this time. SAd- those covers are great!!!!
Have fun in our great state! It is plenty warm right about now!!!
Ok I understand that you will be out of town, but…. could we just drop by and play in your wonderland – we can bribe the weightlifters with protein powder and the attack dogs with some quality steaks – we will just play, clean up and you wont even know that we were there…. promise!!
Karla, welcome back! I’m so excited to be participating in my 2nd book tag with you… your covers look absolutely darling! I’m in Florida but will be back home by July 5th to finish mine! 🙂
It’s nice to see a picture of the newest grandbaby. The covers are looking great! absolutely darling!
Oh Karla! You are a hoot! I’d be worried about the same thing. Oh to be able to come and raid your stash! Pure heaven!!!
Hi Karla, You are too funny, I loved your post and I love, love, love your covers, they are wonderful. I am so excited about this tag book. I will be mailing mine off to you next week. Have a great trip. Hugs, Terri
Karla,
Love that cover…and I think that baby will have Sugrwings eyebrows!!!
Hug,
Suz
I have never seen such blue eyes! Absolutely gorgeous:)
I have friends and family that freak out when I say publicly that I am going out of town, but since my house is never empty, it doesnt bother me. There is always some one there even tho Im away
Sent from my iPad
Glad you are restored! I can’t imagine how frustrating this would be — you are a continual reminder to back things up!
The covers are wonderful — all the more reason I’m excited for the swap. But glad for the extra few days — It’s always harder to mail things on vacation (which is when I’m doing them!) So your new deadline is perfect!
🙂 Very funny! I’m in love with your bird cage covers! And those are some sweet pictures of your grand daughters!
If you need to take a rest stop in Colorado on your way to Utah, let me know!
Those gilded birds are gorgeous 🙂