(well then, you must be one of the only people who aren't) you are missing a treat. Kim has the cutest cottage, in the most cheerful colors ever. When she ordered something from my Boutique, I knew I needed to make the package extra special to go to such a special home, so I added some wallpaper, ribbons, and trim to the lid of this little tin to use as the packaging.
Five minutes and no expense (I bought the tin for the buttons that were in it, and the rest of it was lying around the studio) and I had a quickie gift wrap fit to go to live at Daisy Cottage.
Yes, the paper towel roll seems like an odd doll baby, but it really did comfort her. And when you are three (or fifty one) anything can become a toy!
She is feeling much better tonight, and luckily the paper towel baby doll didn't have to be deconstructed and put to use. Here is a photo of her last week at the Kansas City RenFest, I don't want to leave you with a sad, tummy ache photo of her. So here is a happy one.
I'll post more Renfest photos of our happy, dancing fairy soon.
Here are directions for foofing a tin:
Turn the lid upside down and trace a circle onto the paper you want to use, then cut it out.
Using "The Ultimate" (my favorite) glue, adhere the circle of paper to the lid
Rub a dark ink pad around the edges of the paper, to age it.
Cut a length of ribbon to fit around the lid, and run a bead of glue around the edge to attach the ribbon
I glued a tiny crocheted daisy cut off of a doily to the end of the ribbon.
To the center of the top of the lid, glue down a matching button.
To the center of the button, add an embellishment. I used a daisy snipped from some old trim.
Karla,
That kiddo is soooo photogenic! Every picture is a masterpiece! Sorry she had a sick tummy! The picture at the Renfest is ADORABLE.
Thanks for sharing,
Sandy
I LOVE the paper towel doll! You are so creative Karla! Kids hate to throw up…it is pretty scarey for them! I’m glad she is feeling better….and I agree with Sandy…she is one photogenic sweetie!
What a sweet and clever thing you did in packaging Kim’s goodies that way…and then to include instructions..thanks!
Speaking of clever..only you could even make a roll of paper towels look adorable!
Glad Sugarwings is better..
Blessings,
Myrna
I hope she is feeling much better!! Love the paper towel roll doll!
A paper towel doll 🙂 Well, knowing you and Sugarwings, I’m sure those dolls went a long way (with the help of imagination). It was very sweet Karla, you putting even bows just for her.
Looking forward to pics from the Renfest causing seeing those happy faces in the pics, I’m sure it was loads of fun.
awww I hope she feels better soon. No fun having a sour tummy ache. Love her new “baby” I may have to have you make me one for the morning sickness. :)Love her smile at renfest what a princess!
Karla you are too cute!!! I am going to have to borrow the paper towel idea next time one of the sweet pea’s is ill…crossing my fingers of course that it’s not for awhile!
xoxo
Cristina
when I am a grandma….I want to be as creative and wonderful a grandma as you are…..so magical……what a lucky little girl to have you! 😀
hey!!! where’s the turning a paper towel roll into a doll tutorial?…you are really slacking Karla…LOL…just kidding…that was a clever idea and Sugarwings looks delighted with her doll…what a sweet picture of her at RenFest…she looks like a little angel!!!
See, I told you that you are sweet…just like I thought! I love the paper towel idea, perfect for that precious little girl. I know Kim loved her package, who wouldn’t love getting a foofed up pkg like that. Have a good weekend, Karla!!
love,
angela
Your packaging is gorgeous! That tin looks so amazing! I’m sorry the little one is sick! That’s no fun at all!
Hi Karla!
What a sweet …
Happy wekeend!
Love the paper towel doll, but I’m happy that Sugarwings doesn’t need it anymore! Enjoy your weekend!
oh my! there is so much to LOvE about your blog. the cousin dogs are so darn cute. i love your garden angel, the re-purposed bottles, so much more. i could have spend all day here today.
hope you’re having a great Saturday.
She is sooooo adorable! Love the Renfest picture! And love the paper towel doll… very clever! Glad she is feeling better.
gosh, what a magical presence you are in little sugarwing’s life. love the moody paper towel roll. so clever!
kim will be thrilled with her package for sure! she is such a generous heart.
happy weekend
xo
What a wonderful grandmother you are, Karla, and Supercrafterwoman, as well. That is such a clever tin. Guess wear and tear helps create beauty, too…well DUH!
Haven’t been around too much. My husband’s dad has been very ill, going from Mayo to South Dakota. We are back and forth, many times over. I completed the last visit with a four-day migraine.
Without a doubt, Sugarwings is the prettiest little fairy at the Ren Fest!
I just love your blog. You have given me so many ideas to make. Love the button jar and all the faeries pics. Just too cute.
Willow
Poor little Sugarwings. Sickness just knocks poor littlies around so much but how quickly they do bounce back.
Fun packaging heading to Kim of Daisy Cottage
Alison
You always put a great spin on things. She’s is so beautiful and sweet hope that she’s feeling much better.
If you have the time, please stop by The Old Parsonage…I love company!
Enjoy!
Leann
Oh, what a great idea for the paper towels. I hope it wasn’t that dreaded flu and that she’s already better! Karla, I went to a hat shop yesterday and thought of you — I posted about it on my blog today so go peek if you get a chance!
Oh heavens! I can’t wait!!!
((((hugs)))))
And YOU are the best grandfairymommy ever! I’m so glad Sugarwings is feeling better!!!
xo,
Kim
You should write a book on how to raise a child. You have the best ideas! The paper towel roll is perfect – I’m going to store that idea away.
Karla
Wrapping is ALWAYS the best! This is great! And the photos of Sugarwings are wonderful!
Ok Karla – that paper towel doll has to be the neatest kids trick ever.
Have a wonderful afternoon – so glad sugarwings feels better.
Karla – I posted a link to here on my blog this morning.
You are the coolest grandma ever.
Have a great week.
Karla,- There was an event here that was perfect for you- a fairy house tour with a village of fairy houses to see and then make your own to add to the village. Everyone wore wings! They even have a permanent fairy village on an island where people are invited to visit, and add to the village. There are books too! Sounds like something for you and sugarwings if it comes your way. If not, make your own! Check it out at http://www.fairyhouses.com