Did I mention that I LOST the pendant that I told you was going to be the giveaway for April? Well, maybe misplaced, not totally lost. Its somewhere in my studio. Who knows when it will turn up. So, I'm subbing this one. In the Mid West, pansies are one of the first things you can plant, and I'm always excited when they start showing up in front of the grocery store and in the parking lots of hardware stores.
So, to replace the previous pendant, here is a pansy shard necklace to welcome spring. Its from a really nice English bone china bowl that I was sad to see break.
All comments all month are entered into the drawing for the pansy pendant. All sign ups on Google Friend Connect are entered into the Peat Pot Pretty drawings (multiple pots are being given away).
Look at how big our cuddlepups are getting! Their eyes are not open yet, but we've hidden the markers for now. Sugarwings is still pretty worried that they can't see. I guess I should hide her package of googly eyes and glue too. We don't need the pups to turn into art projects.
These guys are getting big fast. Next week, they'll need a bigger box. I'll have to dig out the puppy pond. We use a kid's wading pool as a play pen when the pups are big enough to run around. Its easy to wipe out and keep cleaned up, and keeps the kids contained, yet gives them space to run and play.
We had a mini craft day yesterday, only Beth and Mary could come. Beth had just returned from her Grandmother's funeral, so I picked some lilacs and made a little arrangement for her. I rarely order flowers from a florist, I'd rather do something personal when someone passes.
This was a simple arrangement. I wrapped lilacs in a wet paper towel, then in plastic wrap, and next in ephemera. To the ephemera, I glued an old button (Beth is a button person) and a small banner with her Grandma's name written in purple glitter ink.
Then, I dropped it into the jar onto some moss and added a glittered bird.
The jar is from a garage sale, I'd found two of them over the weekend for $4.50 each. She'll be able to empty the stuff out of it and use it for storage in her studio later on.
The pin that I clipped to the gross grain ribbon (taken from an old hat- when I take apart a hat, I use ALL the pieces!) is a pair of bird scissors! I'd found it in a jar of junk jewels and had been saving it for Beth, because I know she loves sewing supplies. Too bad it was such a sad occasion for me to finally get to use it.
She can take it off the ribbon and wear it on a jacket if she'd like.
In case you were wondering, my husband lived through the tree trimming above the house. You can see from this angle why I was worried about both him and the roof! And the air conditioning unit that sits right below the limb.
From this photo, I noticed that the storm window in the attic guest room is up. I have to wonder if it was up all winter. No one opens that window… Geez, no wonder we pay such huge propane bills.
This afternoon, I'm having a minor surgery. My snoring has gotten so loud, no one in the house can sleep and I have decided to have something done about it. From what I've been told, I'm louder than the chainsaw.
I'm crossing my fingers that it works! But I may be away from the computer for a few days, so please forgive me if I don't have a chance to respond to emails or comments.
I'll get all orders from the Boutique filled and mailed before I go in for the snipping. Anything that is ordered after won't be mailed till Saturday or Monday depending on how big of a wimp I am.
That arrangement is such a beautiful gift!
Oh Karla! That surgery sounds painful!! I pray that everything goes well and a quick recovery!
The gift jar you made is beautiful and so special. I know she loved it!
The puppies are so cute!! And I love how Sugarwings wants them to see! What a caring little doll she is!!
Love and hugs,
Amy
Hope your surgery goes well. My niece is an ENT doctor so I know all about that surgery. Fortunately, neither my husband or I snore. Well, if I do, I don’t hear it and he doesn’t complain! Those puppies are adorable! Our dalmatian is eleven but still a snuggler. He think he’s a tiny lap dog! Love your art!
Best,
Bonnie
Good luck with your surgery, hope all goes well. I love the picture of Twinks with her babies. That’s what you call r-e-l-a-x-e-d! Take care of yourself!
I love the jar with the Lilacs for Beth. I think in the olden days lavender was an offical mourning color so it was most appropriate. The sentiment was even greater! What a good friend you are!
Sandy
I hope all goes as planned with your surgery…I am certain it will!
The puppies are adorable. Isn’t she just the new mom?
Wimp or not we’ll still love ya.
Besides, you’re brave enough to even consider it.
I’ll we sending Positive Thoughts your way, Karla.
Love & Hugs.
Gerry
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I hope you feel better fast,you poor dear !
I love that little arrangement in the jar you did up for your friend its lovely.
The babies are so cute, looks like Twinks is enjoying motherhood.
I LURVE that pendant… I love anything pansy’s.
Please take care of yourself.
Diane
Oh, Karla — hope the snipping works and there’s a minimum of discomfort (none would be nice!).
Beth must dearly love the beautiful arrangement. It’s lovely and yes, so very personal. What a good friend you are.
The puppies are so cute, and even cuter in Sugarwings hands. They seem like the perfect size her for her. I love that first picture of her and the puppy.
Those gorgeous little babies sure are getting big! It must be so exciting to see them develop.
What a beautiful and thoughtful gift for your friend, it was a wonderful thing to do.
I hope that you will recover really quickly after your surgery, and that it doesn’t hurt too much. Ouch.
Wishing you well in surgery today Miss Karla!! Hugs!!
Karla, Always so fun to have one of your new posts arrive in my google reader! The lilac jar idea with all your personal touches made me misty-eyed. What a special gift. Puppies are ADORABLE. Love the shot of Sugarwings holding one. Here’s sending up some prayers that your surgery goes well and never again will sounds louder than a chainsaw be heard inside your home! When you get back to blogging stop by if time allows as I’m having a giveaway you might enjoy and want to personally invite all my favorite bloggers to participate! Speedy recovery to you, xo Sue
Sure…all the celebrities blame their facelifts and nosejobs on snoring…hehehe! Just kidding! I hope all goes well and you get back to your puppies soon!
That Sugarwings cracks me up! good luck with the surgery, I hope it fixes you, and so glad you husband came out of the tree adventure okay!
such a beautiful and thoughtful arrangement…something personal always has much more meaning than store bought.
glad everyone survived the tree trimming and there was no blowing out of fuses, or anything else!
take care of yourself, I’m not sure exactly what it is that they ‘snip’ to cure snoring but I hope it works. I just may have to look into that myself~~gosh, I am loud! I wake myself up. See you soon…
How adorable is that picture of the wee one holding the puppy….soooo sweet!
Karla, my husband is the same way with the snoring. I usually end up leaving the bedroom because it keeps me awake. He is seeing a doctor about this in two weeks so let me know how everything went. Take care of yourself.
LuLu♥
Karla,
Oh Karla, that tribute to Beth’s Grandmother is beautiful. I love the idea of a keepsake like that rather than flowers that cost a fortune & just get tossed out. I look at the picture of Sugarwings holding the pup & I think the one growing is your sweet girl. She suddenly looks so grown up. Such a big girl now, is she 4 like mine? Will she go to kindergarden next year? I hope your surgery goes well, & your up hosting tea parties soon! Lisa
Karla,
The puppies are just darling! I hope you have a very successful surgery and a quick recovery.
Karla, I really like the the arrangement you made for Beth. It is so cute. Love the puppy pics, and I always keep an outlook for the parti pup. Good luck with the surgery.
Glad hubby is okay! What a touching sentiment for Beth; it is really lovely!
I hope your surgery goes well; that you are in and out and home soon! Adenoids, maybe?!
Puppies are so sweet~
Take Care,
(((hugs)))
the puppies are so sweet Karla…the picture of Sugarwings bestowing a kiss on one is just precious…what a lovely and thoughtful gift you made for Beth, i bet she really appreciated that…you are a good friend!!!
i hit post too fast…i meant to add: i hope all goes well with your surgery Karla!!!
Sugarwings and the puppy look just darling together!…so sweet.
The jar arrangement you made for Beth is so lovely and thoughtful…she must have loved it.
I didn’t know there was a minor surgery to correct snoring. I may have to ask my Dr. if that would work in my case. It would be nice to get rid it, that’s for sure…then my boys would have to stop their merciless teasing. 🙂 hee-hee
I hope your surgery goes well, feel better soon.
Dear Karla,
I have heard that sinus surgery isn’t a lot of fun. Hope yours isn’t the one I have heard about and, if it is, have some of those meds they give you.
The tribute to Beth’s grandmother is unbelievably touching. And beautiful as well. That is really a thoughtful thing to do. I got three of those jars at Goodwill yesterday and will remember to try something lovely and personal like that.
Those pups are soooo cute…I want one!! Sugarwings looks like she is doing a pretty good job with them but I do see Beth’s hand in there, offering support. I didn’t realize Mary of the wonderful Artist Class was part of your craft group…cool!
Take it easy, Parcheesi!
Suz
Hope all goes well, Karla, and that your snoring days are over1
xo
Claudia
what a sweet arrangement you made for Beth in honor of her grandmother! You are such a sweet friend Karla!
I hope all goes well with the snoring! Do you ever wake yourself up? I have before!
Good luck on your snore-snipping! I will think good thoughts! karen….
The pups are so cute! And momma looks like she is thoroughly enjoying her role.
Good luck with the surgery!!!
Hello Karla…wishing you speedy recovery….it sounds aweful..just the word…sniped…conjures pain…drink lots…puppies are gorgeous…take care…Lorraine
Hi!
I HOPE your surgery goes well. I LOVE the picture of the puppies. Tkank you fpr always posting auch nice stories.
best regards,
Wanda
Take care dearie! Just what do they snip to get rid of snoring? Looks like you have a good mama to all those cute puppies!
Best wishes for a quick recovery and a sure cure!
What a cute pic of Sugarwings and the puppy! I also thought that was a charming and thoughtful gift you made for your friend. Hope your surgery goes well and you heal quickly~ relax and baby yourself a little…
Awwwww, Twinkles is such a good mama. You must be proud of her.
The floral arrangement you made is so lovely. If I were Beth, I would be tempted to fill it with dried Lavender or roses and keep it as is when the Lilacs die.
Good Luck with the surgery. I’ll keep you in my thoughts.
~elaine~
Karlaa…you are a brave woman indeed…I too have a snorer that needs to be snipped, but I am still pretending that the train rambling through the house isn’t me :)…yes, I am a chicken, but there is also that little nonsense about paying the bill :)…
Love all the puppies, way cute 🙂 And I am a pansy and lilac fan, so this post was especially delightful to me. I think the remembrance jar you did for Beth is so special….what a lovely thoughtful thing to do, I love the promise of the personal touch when our loved ones go Home 🙂
Rest well after your surgery and get some sleep 🙂
I hope your surgery goes well, Karla. Will be thinking of you. p.s. the gift you made Beth for the passing of her grandmother is so beautiful and thoughtful – what a wonderful idea!
Karla, when you are up to it, please tell me all about your sugery. I snore like a gorilla and have to sleep with a cpap. I would love to learn a way to stop sleeping with the “alien suprise” on my face. I will be sure to say a prayer for your quick recovery. God Bless!!
Laraine
By the time you read this comment your surgery will be done and over with. Fast in and fast out these days. Amazing what they can do.
I thought your tribute to Beth’s grandmother was such a beautiful thing. I was thinking you could use artificial flowers if you wanted to mail it to a person. Must start looking for some large mouth jars. When flowers are all wilted and dead they would still have your tribute and it shows you care by taking the time to make something.
Extra hugs to you
FredaB
I hope your surgery goes well and you are feeling well soon!!
Hi Karla, will be thinking of you and wish you a quick recovery. I love the puppy pictures.
Hugs Karen
My prayers to you.
The puppies are beautiful.
The pretty book you have made is so wonderful. and I love the speial jar you made for your friend. Good luck with your recovery with Sugarwngs… Movie night sounds like fun.
The kiddy pool really is a great idea for the puppies to run around in. Think Sugarwings will help keep them in… or help them escape?
Glad that the chainsaw work went safely. Prayers now that YOU recover from your surgery quickly. * HUGS *
That tribute to Beth’s grandmother was wonderful, and I know she loved it (saw it on her blog!) That was so sweet. I love the idea of puppies in a pool – easy to clean – I wish I’d heard of that when my pal’s puppies were tiny! So much fun! The glass shard necklace is lovely –
Love the pendant and what a thought gift for your friend.
Angela
Hi Karla!
I just got back from a week in San Diego, and first thing I did this morning was check in on “The Life and Times of Karla Nathan”! 😉
I am so impressed by your thoughtfulness to your friend whose lost her grandmother. Such a sweet and simple gesture that spoke volumes to the recipient, I’m sure!
What a blessing you are in people’s lives!