Well, I think I've got the Bird Song site ready for sign ups! No photos yet of Debbie's project, but a very nice description. And if you know anything about Debbie, you have to know she'll do something excellent. She is so talented and has such a discerning eye for beauty.
If you would like to sign up to attend the classes at my home on April 30th and May 1st, please email me at karlanathan@sbcglobal.net after 8 am Central time Monday, Feb.7 and I will send you a pay pal invoice for $250.
We have space for 20 guests. I'll answer the emails in the order they come in.
More info here:
http://karlascottage.typepad.com/bird_song/
Above is a bit of my kits, just a small part of it. The NEST banners are meant to have options and can be made low-color or with touches of robin's egg. There will be quite a few options for the banner, so everyone can end up with an unique creation.
Have you seen Carol's NEW blog? She is doing two blogs now, so we get double the Carol goodness.
And I am honored to have her teaching at Bird Song! She'll be showing us how to do this fringed tree.
And Lisa will teach this woven piece made with old lace and natural elements. I met Lisa online through our blogs and could tell she and I were meant to be buds. She'll be quite the addition to the weekend, and I'm trying to convince her to stay longer, because she is a blast to hang out with. I love to have a few days in the studio with her just to play with papers.
Hosting this weekend is kind of a selfish thing for me. I'm so looking forward to seeing those of you who can make it here, to spend time in the studio with me and with this great group of teachers that I am gosh durn lucky to have as friends.
Gosh durn? Well today, I beat cabin fever by getting out of the house with a good group of friends and doing some retail therapy. And in the car, we had a cuss word talk. Gol Dang and Gosh durn came up, as well as Jiminy Christmas. One friend said she always knew her Dad was about to explode if he invoked Jiminy.
My bad habit? Freakin. And Durn. I'm a big Durn-er. Oh, and crap. Do you have a favorite faux swear word?
We were shopping at Bottoms Up, the once a month spectacular headed by my Bella buddy, Gwen of French by Design. My huge purchase wasn't old, even though the place is filled with the best antiques to be found in KC.
I got a giant bag of rhinestone bracelets for 20 bucks. These sparklers will be fantastic art supplies. I've already added a bundle of the neutral colored ones to my Bird Song banner supplies.
They are just perfect for the S in NEST!
I bought 60 plus packages of these bracelets, and each package had 2-3 in the bag. I'll share. Leave a comment on this post and I'll give a few away. They are fun to wear, or to cut in half and glue onto a project.
PS- how embarrassing, my last post was full of typos and odd sentences, if you read it on Google Reader. I hit publish instead of preview and once you do that, corrections don't show up on googlereader. It was a bit of a jumble.
I’ll be emailing you first thing on Monday because I so want to attend your event!!
I’d also love a chance to win some goodies. Looks like you had alot of fun today. I can’t think of any faux swear words because when I’m stressed I use the real thing (I’m sorry!) Oh, but my husband will occasionally say, “Son of a biscuit eater”.
Are there hotels close to your house?
After a month i finally figured out how to make blogger do spell check….so I have plenty on my blog. Just got know your human :o)
Sorry, I went to the site after I posted my comment….sorry. Dadgumit! :o)
dag nabbit i wish u didnt have ur precious pups. looks like a fun day of shopping. i was there today! i found some sweet finds also.
hugs
Hi Karla
If you have any left I wouldn’t mind one of the bracelets.
Hugs
FredaB
We all say “what the ham sandwich” instead of hell. How we came up with that I have no idea. I think Frank may have brought it home from work:) SO wish I could come to your event Karla but that is my birthday and I think my dad and my kids would be pretty unhappy if I was gone. Birthdays are a big deal around here:)
I’ve scared a few people by saying “Fudge” when I feel like swearing and can’t! lol Your nest banner is precious. Love it and all the projects.
i will come to an event someday buy can’t get there this year. I would love a shot at the bracelet…. love the nest banner
🙁 That’s a tear from my eyes! I’m soooo sad!
My daddy was a sailor so I can cuss with the best of them — only when I’m truly upset, though. I don’t think I have any faux ones, but I should work up a list. That would be a really good thing. I’m going to take notes!
bracelets==love!
I didn’t even notice the typos, that’s just how observant I am!! Hey, doing all I can to get there, my hubby got the maps out tonight and he’s contemplating my itinerary!!
Karla, I LOVE all the projects and the banner is beautiful. So ready to see a bit of spring. I wish I lived closer–looks like a lot of fun! LOL–when you hear me say Freakin, I’m REALLY mad 🙂 Durn is a major one for me too–I used it alot last few years since I was in risk management at a bank-do not miss that.
Oh how I wish I could join in on your Song Bird classes:( Perhaps when life isn’t as much in the way I will treat myself to something so fantasic.
Abby
P.S. I first discovered you in my Somerset Life magazine and am constantly inspired by your work and creativity!
Wow great swear words from all you US wemen- when first blogging I did not get it, when reading DARN or crap… but well -I`m older and better now,-also with those special words,lol
Karla , what fantastic classes in your home- I WOULD SO LIKE-LOVE- TO BE THERE!!!! You-Lisa -Beth–and…..
would be so DARN great 🙂
Hugs,Dorthe
Looks like a wonderful event Karla! I wish I could come, you know I have always said I would love to live in your studio! And of course, I would need to hang out with cute Beth too! and those pups….. oh!
Oh and don’t get me started on Sugarwings!
have a great sunday! karen….
oh and that beautiful baby….. kissable cheeks! love it!
I will be there for a wkend of Karla magic!! I would love a bracelet….they look great.
A girl can never have too much bling…unlike faux leopard LOL
Have a great day
hey, like fairyrocks said, can never have too much bling… I have a feeling your weekend will be sold out before I can figure out whether or not I can afford to go… of course, I should’ve been thinking about this sooner, but have been a bit busy with a holiday back home in Australia….
holy-moly..phooey..shizoo..fuddle=duddle…lol..still waiting for the lottery to come in Karla….thanks for the goody giveaway…glad you were able to get out with your friends..
Karla,
I’m sorry, I only use real sweare words! LOL I guess you know that after spending a weekend with me. I’ll try to come up with a few for bird songs in case sugar wings or any other fairies are close by.
Lisa
PS Can’t wait to see Debbie’s project.
ahhhh….
I do go with the mentioned crap fairly often.
And crud.
Also Fudge Balls.
Even an occasional God…{long pause}…bless America!
Loved the photo of you shoppers!
love those bracelets.. nice price you got them you lucky..
Love, love, love everything you do, would love to add some “bling” to my stash. Here’s hoping that I get a chance to win, thanks for the chance!!
Must have rhinestone bracelet!
Bird Song sounds amazing, Karla. You know if I lived closer I would sign up in a heartbeat.
“Son of a biscuit” is my word of choice. With a six year old around you have to be careful!!
Add me into the giveaway please! That would have been an awesome bag to find! Perfect for my spoon necklace slides!
My favorite faux cuss word is Back Asswards instead of backwards. Looks like you & sugarwings had a blast with the snow fort. She is a lucky little girl to have you & you to have her. Moulin is getting closer & closer. Can’t wait! HUGS!
Charlene
SNAP 🙂 How kind of you to share those pretties :). Have HaPPy day 🙂
crystal
Hi Karla – please enter me in for your drawing of the bracelet. I have looked at your blog for years and just am amazed by your talent. Have a good day and hope your weather gets better! Rita
Congrats, Rita, you are one of the winners. Please send me your address and I’ll get that in the mail to you.