Did I mention how wonderful it was to be home with little Agnes Rosebud? She is the sweetest pup, ever. Cuddly, devoted, and always right next to me. Here she is only a few months old, and calm enough to be a model for my pictures. She is helping me out with selling this vintage pillow. I've been getting photos ready to do a major list-a-thon of new products in my Boutique.
I'll let you know when I get them up for sale. In the meantime, there is too much other excitement going on.
Beth is coming over today with Button for a play date with Aggie Rose. Which means that Beth and I get a play date too.
We are going to foof around with our Romantic Gothic Ghost projects and come up with some ideas for Halloween decor that is moody but won't scare the socks off of you when you see your lovely home all decked out in garish orange. That's right, we are lobbying for an Orange Free Halloween this year.
As part of our online tutorial, we want to offer decor tips and little videos too. We'll be posting a few between classes.
As well as a few giveaways. I thought it would be nice to offer some of my favorite supplies to participants. For the Banner class, I'm giving away my extreme fave, these Stardust Gelly Roll clear sparkle pens.
Next, a selection of old velvets and blooms that would be great to use in any of the projects we are doing.
After that, I'll probably do some rhinestoney things. None are big giveaways, but just little sweet treats to aid in finishing the projects. I figured it would be more fun for the people who have signed up to have lots of little door prizes, instead of one big one. Beth has plans for goodies too.
And while I am on the subject of goodies- here are some extra good ones! My pal, Heather whipped up this bracelet and hand stitched the bag for it, especially for me before our lunch last week.
She has recently opened an Etsy shop if you are wishing you had one of these… she makes the prettiest jewelry.
hey Karla, good to have you home. Did you have a good (but short) visit with the family? Cassie loved her fairy themed b-day gift, thanks so much !! PS We have a BIG foster dog, asked for a small dog, what did we get, a big Akita, lol !! He is a good dog though. Welcome home. Glad you had a good trip.
Dear Karla,
so sweet goodie giveawayes, such dear and wonderfull idea.
Love all those beautifull old flowers-and the gel roll pens looks so great,too.
And Oh my-for the gift you recieved-it is very ,very, beautifull.
XO, Dorthe
Hey Karla,glad you are home safely to the little ones. I have been working So Hard on these Dorothy tags, and they are pitiful. I hope that those who get mine are not too disappointed. On the other hand, if effort counts for anything, they are Just Beautiful…sigh. Your Friend, Bobbi
Hi Karla…those dogs are so adoreable…they look like they have been left in the rain…all scruffy..I love them…I dont know how you can rip those hats up!!!I cant even cut up old material & quilts without a major breakdown…I stand with the scissors for ages…one I do it its ok…take care…Lorraine
What lovelies! Can’t wait to see what you come up with.
Hey sweetie!!! OMG girl….I’m loving those flowers soooo much ~ I wish I had time to work on my class projects, but I promise I’m going to get around to it, too much goings on around here 🙂 I love that you and Beth get to play together!!!! And also Rosebud and Button, they have got to be the most precious pups ever ~ hugs and love, Dawn
Yummy delights going on here! I’ll have a post up on the class in the morning and will get cracking on my homework very soon! A certain sweet cherub in our family turns 1 tomorrow and I have been all abuzz with birthday plans. Can’t wait to get started on the projects!
Goodies! Wonderful, fun things! I wish the doggie came with them. 🙂 Love those Yorkies. I think they’re my favorites – next to the larger Greyhounds. Both gentle, loving breeds.
It looks like you and Beth had a fun day! I’m lovin’ the class!
Hugs! Diane
oooh, love the goodies! I am hopeful I can begin the class today. I have printed out stuff, but Hurricane Earl set me on a different path. Run to store, get gas, be prepared…
Love the pics of your dorkies…
Hope you and Beth and your dorks have a wonderful day~
Your new bracelet is SO pretty! What a sweet gift!
Rosie is a pretty sweet girl.
Karla, Re: ochre ink…Yes! And if you can’t find it, La Plume has ochre markers. That’s what I’ve been using. I love the aged, yellowed look it creates. Couldn’t find a clear gel sparkly pen today at Michael’s but I did find black, which can be nicely eerie! Can’t wait to try it out.
I’ll be on the lookout for the clear one too.
Diane (who just bought craft supplies and can’t wait to get into my bags!) 🙂
Karla, it is always so nice to see you and I had so much fun getting to see you last week… I bet you are glad to be home after all that driving. Wow you really DO have the hat whisperer skills!! I rarely see hats around here anymore.
SO glad you loved your bracelet. xoxo
Karla, i just bought your online classes and can`t wait to start! Love the photos of all the projects.