Last spring at craft day, Beth asked Mary and I if we wanted to join a round robin book project with her and Lisa. She kind of knew that Mary would say no, she is all glue book, all the time. Why not stick with what you are an expert at? She is smart to do that.
Which reminds me, she has one of her expert lessons available again now if you want to learn from the master!
Okay, back to the subject. Beth probably didn't expect me to say yes, either. I tend to over extend and do too much, then do nothing but complain about it, so she probably hoped I'd say no since she is the one who has to listen to the complaints.
But I love her work, and Lisa's work and thought it could be fun. (it is!)
I kind of cheated and worked ahead, we were supposed to make one page a month for a year. I made up four pages right away, one for each of us, so that when my turn came, I just had to slip the premade page in the box and send it on. For my first four pages, each are similar, they are all paper doll dresses with vintage lace skirts or real doll dresses.
Right now, I have Sandra's book, she joined us as our 4th. All of us have admired her work over the years.
This is the page that Lisa made for it.
Won't these be amazing when they are done next year??? I'm so glad I joined, even if Beth has to explain the schedule to me every month and I complain about the postage. Its worth it. These books are going to be treasures when they are done!
There are some new things in the works, ready for the shop, but this is a busy week with the little fairy grand kids, with Dew Drop's birthday and Sugarwings spending time here at the cottage with me an extra day this week. This snow bird is listed.
And these guys will be on their way soon.
And over at the Etsy shop, its sure begining to look a lot like Christmas. Frosty little pastel trees are being added to the shop daily.
Thanks to all of you who are shopping with me!
The books are coming along fabulously Karla! I love to see the progress on these, thanks Marilyn
I love your little paper doll dresses!! Everything looks so nice!
Those pages for your round robin book are just too yummy!!
Your round robin books are gorgeous so far! What lovelies!! The paper doll dresses are sooo cute!!
Blessings,
Cindy
What a fun round robbin and what treasures you are going to have at the end. Love it!
I love to see the pages from your round robin book Karla – they are all SO wonderful. It´s going to be some fab. books for sure. Can´t wait to see them all finished.
Wow, what a great combination for a round robin. Your styles are all so unique! I can’t wait to see more!
Hugs,
Suz
Those round rabin pages are just amazing. So much inspiration. I am going to be looking at those over and over!!
Wow Karla! Total feast for the eyes! Fantastic!
luv, luv, luv the round robin pages. I would be hard pressed to pic a fave! I need some blogging buddies to have a swap with….oh, that means I would have to have a blog…:(
Karla,
Your pages are just amazing! I know the other artists will enjoy them. I hope you are enjoying a quite cozy evening.
Those little snow guys turned out really cute- too bad you don’t have a Christmas monkey…
Gorgeous round robin Karla! I am hosting one with some of the local L.A. girls and it’s been so much fun. I have to work on Cheryl’s this weekend…. her theme is “Project Runway!” Love your Etsy shop too! Such pretty treats.
Hugs,
Holly
All four of us have the same theme and colors, which simplifies it. But Ill bet its fun to do a different theme for each person.
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It’s great to hear that you are still having fun with the round robin book project! I look forward to seeing you show off your book when they are complete.
Those RR books are going to be absolute treasures. I love what you’ve shown so far.
Oh these books are great! I love the covers!
thanks, Karla!
Kate
Oh how I am in awe of your little lacy pages with the details and elements and dresses and OH MY!!! I am swooning…
It’s been fun following your round robin. All of these are terrific!
I’m absolutely in love with the dress page – beautiful wallpaper and painting details.
Those pages are so amazing and what a great RR to be doing….and i so love that snowbird….well done x
Splendide
Oceo
Amazing very vintage i love it.