I'm DONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
For Birdsong this year, I'm doing two classes. One is making a journal cover and adding pages. The second is filling it up.
Beth and Hope are each chiming in on the second class and offering mini tutorials on journalling. And I'm offering a doodling kit, a special kit for a single page, a packet of ephemera and wallpaper, plus a packet of embellishments.
Yep, count 'em- FIVE SEPARATE KITS for this journal. (plus one from Hope, one from Beth)
What was I thinking??? But they are all done, packed up and ready to go, as of mid April, almost two full months before the class is taught. (edit-I write my blog posts kind of far in advance sometimes, this is one of those that I wrote, put in the file, then had other things to talk about, so it got pushed back)
Now, onto making name tags, gift bags, and getting the house and studio ready. It really does take me months to do. But worth it, I am so looking forward to the party this year. (edit- May 13th- done, done, and done! Can you hear the swatting sound I'm making as I pat myself on the back so enthusiastically??)
And I have to admit, I do enjoy putting kits together and coordinating colors.
And do you know what else is fun? Getting gifts from sponsors to give to our Peeps! This abundant basket of hand crafted soaps came from Beth's sister-in-law, Joey.
My car smelled wonderful after having this basket in it for the day. Now my studio is filling up with the soft scents. Lucky me, I get to enjoy these before I draw a name to pass them on to their new owner!
Here is a cute story that Joey sent along with her soaps, I thought you might enjoy it too:
One of the Sisters from somewhere in North America, Newfoundland, think, asked, "Is this soap any good?" And I answered,"Have you seen how young the Fargo Presentations look?" She immediately bought 3 bars. I always clarify, when I say "Presentation", I mean IRISH Presentation Sisters, founded in Cork City in 1775 by a woman named Nano Nagle whose feast day is today, April 26. She was brave enough to defy British penal laws by educating poor Irish children in "hedge" schools, investing her own fortune, risking her own freedom and founding this congregation which now has Sisters on every continent but Antarctica! They believe in compassion, inclusion and justice. The Fargo Presentations have had their arms wrapped around me since first grade, and I love them dearly. They all use my soap and have lovely skin, they look half their age.
Now there are some French Presentation Sisters, they are probably very nice people, but I bet they are pretty wrinkled.
Karla, What a fun post. Boy do you have energy. All the kits made me green with envy. I’m sure you’ll have a wonderful gathering at Birdsong.
Everyone is going to love your series of journal classes! Big sigh.
Oh, that basket of soap looks so nice! Cute story about them, too. 🙂 How very nice of Joey to donate to Birdsong.
I will have some little bitty somethings for the tweet bags. I hope to have them in the mail to you in about a week or so.
I know it feels really good to have all the kits prepared! Good for you!
Those soaps smell so pretty, it was kind of Joey to donate. She hopes to join us here sometime, that would be great.
How nice of you to make some pretties for us, Linda, Ill be watching for them. Thanks!
What beautiful kits Karla. It takes so much time to put together projects to teach. Kit each one perfectly and to put all the final touches on these events. It doesn’t go unnoticed. You are beautiful inside and out and I know your event will be filled with love and gratitude! Blessings!
Thanks, Stacy! I really enjoy putting kits together, I hope everyone enjoys using them as much. Any chance we will see you here?
Jealous!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’ve been having waves of guilt this week about not having my kits finished. Everything that needs to go in them is 75% done…I just need to find my gear to get that last bit done.
Jo will be glad you made it clear which sisters have younger skin.
Youve got plenty of time, Beth. I cant wait to see what you pack up.
The kits look beautiful, and the classes should be fun for the peeps.
I didnt do any special packaging, but the kits are full of good stuff!
I would love to be there! My friend Patty is so looking forward to coming! How can I purchase that wonderful sounding soap from your friend! I loved her story and for what the sisters stand for.
Peace,
Missy
Maybe sometime we will see you here with Patty?
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