Everything at Kim's was pure perfection, she has major decor, design, and detail skills.
And the ladies who came to spend the day were such fun! I hope they enjoyed my two classes as much as I enjoyed sharing the tips with them.
There were gifts galore too. Kim gave us all the table decorations she used to foof our seats, I already have these wings on display in my own holiday decor.
And the generous attendees all included me in their swaps, even though I didn't have time to participate. (photos to come, you'll be impressed with their work!)
Kim's house was sooooo pretty. I said that word so many times, that I sounded like a broken record. Or a dimwit with a pitiful vocabulary.
Can you blame me? Pretty was everywhere.
Kim was attempting to show me around when I arrived, when I caught a glimpse of her studio through the open doorway and I was magnetically pulled into the prettiness of the room, with no hope of stopping myself. I just had to explore that space.
But it wasn't just the studio. The whole house is that great. This is the bedroom that Jessi and I shared, Kim's daughter, Kate, gave up her room for the whole weekend.
My main project was a wire wrapped wreath, with lace leaves and a nesting dove. I brought a table full of "extras" for everyone to play with. Ribbons, lace, beads,glitters, etc. When I teach a class, I think its only fair to include everything you need in the kits.
But- its good to have an option to personalize the piece and have some bonus goodies to dig through.
Don't we all love to dig?
Everyone's project was unique, no two just the same. Just the way I like it!
We also played with paint, and I explained some of the techniques for short cut painting tips that are on the side bar of my blog. I'll have some pictures of that later, as well as a bigger sample of the work. Kim and I painted her nightstands using the same steps that we did on the small wooden boxes that I brought for the class.
When I arrived, she had a pristine, newly painted, chalk board door.
And I had the honors of supplying its first drawing.
Kate has tamed a feral cat and it adores her. So, my thought was to add the kitty to the picture, and have it play with the ribbons dangling from the wreath that we were making that day.
I have more photos to share after Christmas, but for now, I really need to get shopping and wrapping! Sugarwings has been ill since I got home and a lot of my time has gone to snuggling instead of prepping for the big event this weekend. I hope Santa can find my chimney, because no one in this house should count on gifts from me…. I'm not prepared!
Speaking of gifts- don't forget that you have till Christmas to win a special, surprise gift from me. Any comment this week, any post counts.
Also, if you have Christmas gift cash to buy your self a gift, come on by the Boutique. Everything is 30% off if you use THIS LINK.
The only catch is, that I won't be doing any mailing for a few days. You might not recieve your box till after New Years.
And if you click on the website directly, you can't get the sale price, its only available from THIS LINK
When you fill your shopping cart, you need to type in the words- happyholidays – then hit "recalculate" to get the special price. Its simple to do.
Merry Christmas!
Happiest Christmas to you and yours!!
This home is lovely. I wish I could have been there to see it in person.
Kim’s house is ‘pretty’! I believe if I walked in that craft room, I would never leave. Hope Sugarwings feels better real soon and you guys have the Merriest of Christmas’s!
ps…I’m sure Santa will find your chimney.
So beautiful! I hope Sugarwings is feeling all better for Christmas. Have a wonderful family Christmas.
Swoon . . . Hope Sugarwings is feeling better real soon! Merry Christmas!!!
Marsha
Feel better Sugarwings!
Karla, what is in the individual shot glasses? I’m intrigued.
Dawn
The Gahan Girls
Looks like a good time was had by all. Kim really went all out with her decor. Wish I could have been there. Hope you and your family have the best Christmas. Sugarwings, get better you have to be in top shape to open packages soon. Get well fast!!
It looks like sooo much fun & many pretties were made. Have a wonderful Christmas, ready or not!!
Blessings,
Cindy
So beautiful and so much fun. I wish I could have been there. Merry Christmas!
as proud human to three tamed feral kitties I must say I love the cat on the door best! Very awesome decorations.
Merry Christmas Karla!
Breath Taking Displays
How sweet of you to share all your wonderful photos.
Wishing you and yours the very best of the season
Wow! I’m so inspired by your photos that all I can say is Wow!
Merry Christmas!
Karla, the chalk board drawing is a real keeper. I would never erase it. I bet Kim was thrilled.
What a lovely party! The decorations are beautiful!
I love your drawing! It’s so cute! Merry Christmas!!
Thanks for the Boutique sale! I said “Merry Christmas to me” and purchased the dress form tutorial I have been wanting. Can’t wait to get started! Thank you and Merry Christmas!
glad you had such a great time. It’s catching and we get to share through your pictures and descriptions. Thanks for sharing.
Ohhhhhhhhhhhhhhh how lovely and fun! Hope your little one feels better soon…and I wish you and yours a very Merry Christmas. Can’t wait to get my oder from your Boutique, thank you or the sale!
Very Beautiful. Merry Christmas, Karla!!
Merry Christmas Karla ! Wow….. I wish I was part of that crafty get together you ladies had. The house and studio are beautiful and I love your little wire wrapped wreaths. Looks like it was a wonderful time and I am jealous :o)
Enjoy your Christmas day
Hugs, sue
Merry Christmas Karla!
Thank you for sharing all of those beautiful pictures!
I loved your comment about saying “how pretty” so many times…That is so something I would do!
Hope Sugarwings is feeling better and your Christmas is Merry & Bright!
Laura H
Wow, that is luciously pretty. I know that is not a word but….Merry Christmas.
Oh, Karla, I’m just drooling at the sweet loveliness of your creative escape! I can’t imagine anything more perfect! I couldn’t possibly even choose a favorite photo or idea! Lucky you!