Sadie Olive’s idea to post our reds has got me looking around. There does seem to be touches of red throughout my studio and yard. I’d take pictures of some things in the house too, but the place is trashed right now. You DO NOT want to see that!
I’ve had the fairy grandbaby stay all night a few nights this week, plus worked on the Romantic Coutnry photo shoot with Carol for Fifi, and my house is beyond neglected right now.
If I manage to get a shovel and clean up the place, maybe I can add some interiors reds for the next installment, but for today, lets stick to the studio, it is safer.
Was I inspired by thinking of reds to add touches of the shade to Zack’s wings? Could be.
This is my brother-in-law, Randy’s dog and I painted it as a gift for when I go visit him down in Jacksonville soon. My sisses and I are going to my Great Aunt Caroline’s 100th birthday party (and thanks so much for all the cards, they are still pouring in, I’ll count and photo graph soon!–plus give away the prizes).
While visiting our aunt in Florida for her 100th birthday, we will swing by and visit Randy and his enchanted fairy garden too.
It will be Randy’s birthday while we are there too, so I whipped up this watercolor for him.
I’ve added gold glitter pen swirls in the sky and accents to the wings.
Maybe you can tell in the close up, but not very well, I guess. In real life, it has a nice sparkle to it.
There was also some red lurking on my desk in the midst of all the clutter.
Last night I made wallpaper journals, so had lots of vintage wallpaper scraps spread out.
I haven’t used the red flocked piece yet, but it is in line for the next book cover.
I usually sell these booklets on Etsy and will list them soon. But we can have a little flea market Friday if you want one today. (the one on the right is spoken for)
These are all vintage paper, ready for you to embellish as an art journal, photo album, scrapbook, what ever you’d like to use it for. I’ve bound them with a white spiral ring binder, and the front and back covers are flocked paper. All the pages are nicely coordinated and the books are cute as can be.
$30 each (includes postage) if you’d like one. I’ll include some wallpaper scraps for you to adorn your books however you’d like.
While we are shopping, here is something pretty (and RED). This postcard album isn’t in the best of shape, it is a cover with just a few pages left in it. But- wouldn’t it be a great starting point for a project?
Or pretty as is on a table?
$6 includes postage
sold thanks!
There is a front porch party going on today over at Rhondi‘s. This is my gazebo, not my front porch, but hey, anywhere Twinkle goes, there is bound to be some fun. She’s always the life of any party.
The vintage applique table cloth underneath the book and on the table in the gazebo is for sale too. Its square, has pretty edging and is hand made. Not perfect, but close. A couple of tiny spots are on it.
$6 includes postage for this one too.
Funny, I did find some red in my studio, but here I am trying to get rid of it!
These are pretty things, but like I said, I just don’t use much in the way of red.
So, here is one more:
A pair of pillow cases with red roses cross stitched onto them, and edged in hand crocheted trim.
I’ll stick to $6 including postage for this too. sold, thanks!
These prices all include shipping within the US. If you are elsewhere, I’ll have to charge a couple dollars. Let me know if you are interested in added a splash of red to your life (and helping me clean out the cabinet in my studio!)
This bench that my son made from an old head board, and I painted flowers onto, is a red that I won’t be trying to get rid of.
As far as the partied-out little dog in the red rose kercheif, I don’t think I’ll sell her either, unless of course, she keeps getting so full of burrs when she is out chasing bunnies that it becomes a full time job keeping her picked clean.
Did anyone else win any prizes during the Cottage Charm Giveaways? I won these from Inis Lovely and have just the perfect place to use them.
On Tuesday, Becca is driving through Lawrence and is stopping to visit. I am trying to round up some local bloggers and people who have participated in the swaps Beth and I have done to see if they want to come by for a little tea party and meet her.
If you are in the KC/Lawrence/Topeka area and are a blogger or blog friend, please contact me. 
It is all lovely! I would love the pillowcases, but my husband would probably kill me if I bought another pair.
Emailing you right now we would love to come!!
Oh the painting turned out gorgeous, I am sure your brother in law will love it! Wish I could come play at your tea party, but alas I have to work! Have fun! And when you are finally ready to sell that old headboard/bench, just say the word!!!
cute stuff today Karla:) love the touch of red on your painting, the wings look so cute!!! i won something on the cottage charm giveaway…yippee…still waiting for it…i love the pictures of your dogs, they are so sweet…my sister has a yorkie…his name is Benny…he is a cutie:)
Karla, I just wanted to let you know that I got my panels today!! Yours was one of the panels in my set! Thanks SO MUCH!! I adore it!
i won your little birdhouse that i gladly found in the mail today. i love that you recycle. i wish everyone did, the box was perfect. the wallpaper journals you made are great. did you put them together as well or just add on the papers? Thanks for the birdhouse. i love it, my first one ever.
jenny
Oh my I am in love with that red postcard journal??? Is it really and truly for sale???
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Your watercolor is very good and I’m sure will be much loved! I am laughing because I know you don’t care for red… and I love it! I love pink too… I guess I can’t make up my mind! Did anyone buy your red pillowcases yet? I love the stitching on them. They would match my guest room quilt! So, are you going to make a doll with me??? Or at least Sugarwings??? 🙂 please? You’re the only one I’m going to beg!!
I just LOVE that last picture of Twinkle- she looks like she’s having a “deep thought”-but that’s not really possible, is it?
I love all the little red items you found. But I have to say the touch of red in the wings was my favorite.
Congrats on your win! I love what you got.
I won two differnt give aways. It sure was fun.
So much fun that I decided to do another give away. So if you have not gone to my blog go see if it’s anything you would be interested in and sign up.
Hugs to you
Joanne
Your Yorkie is too sweet looking! Especially in that vintage cloth bandana!
Blessings, Katie
Karla, the picture you painted for Randy is lovely. He is going to love it.
Karen
Fun to see red here today!
Another beautiful Karla post! I just love the painting you did for Randy!!! You are so talented!
Twinkle is just darling!!! I love the scarf he is wearing too 🙂
Hugs,
Amy
I just love that last photo of Twinkle…..she looks so cute and content. Your yorkies are so adorable and have the sweetest faces!
Have a great day! Rochelle
I am so looking forward to visiting with you and with the other blogging friends who can join us!! What a delight it will be!!
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Karla, I love everything, and please thank Twinkle for showing us around.
Your work is always perfect. It evokes such feelings of all that is lovely.
Karla,
Those wallpaper journals are *gorgeous*!! And I have to tell you– I’v got the exact same little card holders you won! We used them for a wedding last summer where the bride’s mom (a phenomenal cook!) made ‘everybody’s favorite’ cakes– ie. instead of just one wedding cake. It was so personal and gorgeous! The cakes were all displayed on antique glass cake pedestals, and we used the holders to show which cakes were which… they looked so pretty!!
The wallpaper journals are just beautiful. I am always so impressed with the creative people I know through blogging…it never stops amazing me that so many people are out there making so many pretty things.
The postcard album is gorgeous and is the view from your gazebo!
Wonderful photos and lovely red, but my favorite is the little guy in the last shot. Twinkle sure is a dear!
Hi Karla
I am sorry I didn’t get around to you until today, so it’s too late to post your blog for the party.
Has anyone spoken for the red crossstitch pillowcases? If not I’d like them. Just let me know.
Hugs, Rhondi
such fun red items, and your dog is adorable, too!
Oh that little Twinkle face! I want to give it a big smooch!
Karla
Karla, your posts are always filled with beauty and creativity. I stopped by to say thank you for my panels from the recent swap. I posted a photograph of them and a thank you. Thanks for such a lovely piece of artwork. Karen
Karla,
Your paintings are just breathtaking. I am so amazed how you truly capture the expressions so perfectly whether it is your grand baby or a family pet. Just beautiful work. Amy 🙂
How much for the sweet poochie???? Tee Hee.
Love your reds!! That Postcard album is beautiful! Laurie
Hi Karla~ I finally posted my red too! I love the hankie on your cute doggie~ That is so sweet!
Such a cute dog you’ve got 🙂
Pam
Hi Karla
I added your blog to the list just now. You’re #12. There may be some stragglers who may come to visit. Who knows if maybe the exact person you need to connect will come to visit!
Hi Karla, stopped by to see your porch. Love that gazabo! Twinkle is sooooo sweet!
Blessings, Shirl
Your work is just SO beautiful!!! I love the new painting!!! Twinkle is too adorable!!!
Hugs,
Michele
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