I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday! Ours was quiet and laid back, not bad at all. I cooked the turkey the day ahead, and let it warm in the crock pot all day in its juices. What a time saver, and what a moist bird! We had a late meal, and everyone brought side dishes, so it was pretty easy. Lots of free time for baby hugging!
This is one of my favorite projects from Silver Bella, a tea cup fairy from Beth Quinn's class.She provided a frame for the dress and the head, plus all the silk strips. I added lots of different strips to mine too, I wanted all whites, ivories and lace.
This year, I color coordinated all my projects and made them holiday themed to use in my home, and tonight I am getting the house all decorated, so I'm pulling out the Bella goods and enjoying them.
So far, I've only got a few things out. I want to wait till Sugarwings goes to sleep, then surprise her in the morning with a house all decorated for the holidays! She's snuggled up with Pop Pop and a story right now, after a busy evening of building a gingerbread house. (World Market has some cute kits on sale for $8, chocolate houses with peppermint decor)
Its not quite her bedtime yet, and I am trying to be inconspicuous, but am itching to go. Luckily I have my Silver Bella goods to play with until the fairy baby is tucked in for the night.That hs held me in check for a little while.
I spent the afternoon at a flea market and all the vintage Christmas on display has got me worked up and raring to decorate. Its kind of like chum in the water starting a shark feeding frenzy. Seeing all the faded silver tinsel has set off a holiday frenzy for me.
I was in such a hurry that I broke the teacup fairy!! The cup fell off and smashed, but I glued it all back together like a puzzle, and made bandaids of paper to cover the cracks on the inside and hold it together.
Then, I glued a bunch of millinery petals down the back to cover the repairs, and wrapped a lace "shawl" around her shoulders to cover the rest of the cracks.
I think I like it better now than before I broke it. Although, when it hit the floor, I sure didn't think it would work out better than before.
Isn't she cute? Okay, I off to tuck my little one into bed so I can unleash the frenzy and get decorating!
I love her so much I just may make one. She is really cute!
-Danielle
Now your teacup fairy looks dressed for the cold weather! We had a peaceful, easy Thanksgiving, too.
Karla, I am so glad you had a wonderful Thanksgiving! I know you heart jumped to your throat when you dropped your precious Tea Cup Fairy! I’m so glad you were able to fix her good as new & that you liked her better than before! Also, so glad to hear you will be at Moulin Rouge in March!!! Can’t wait to see you! HUGS!Charlene
Oh Karla, I would have been sooo sad if I had dropped the teacup fairy. I’m so glad that you were able to repair it. I
have done something similar so many times, too. She is adorable both before and after!!
Can’t wait to see what you do tonight with the decorations.
Sandy
Karla…I’ve been away for ten days, and caught up on your lovely blog…congratulations and blessings on your new little grandbaby. The blog photos are gorgeous, as usual. Happy Advent season to you and your family. Patty in Kansas
Have fun with all the decorating! Hopefully the teacup will be the total items broken, even if it did turn out fancier from the repairs.
Sounds like a wonderful Thanksgiving Karla.
Your teacup fairy is so pretty – great project.
xo Tina
I have tons of the frozen charlotte pieces,old trims.teacups and such but I never know what to do with them.I love your ideas but mine would never look so chic.Love the beauty in all you do.Warm Blessings!~Amy
Karla, she is BEAUTIFUL!!! Such a shame you dropped her, but you did a fabulous job repairing her and making her look even more beautiful! I love her colors and Im sure she looks perfect with your decor and dreamy home! XOXO,Jenn
Gorgeous, I am sure I say that about everything you make, but it’s true!!!!!
She turned out beautiful!!!!
Hugs,
Margaret B
I love that! Thanks for sharing your inspiring creativity.
Oh, I can just envision a tree decked out with tea cup fairy ornaments! Hmmm. Wonder if they’d be too heavy for a tree? Perhaps play tea sets would work?
Aw, Karla, think of it this way…we’re all cracked vessels and it’s what gives us experience and character. Your little fairy has character. 🙂
Hugs, Diane
Karla,dear your tea cup fairy are the cutest little one, –I`m so glad you could make her fixed again, and even look better than before-the head dress you made her is gorgeus, and so is her skirt.
Did sweet Sugar Wings fall aslep, so you could get out all your beautifull christmas things?–Hope you show some to us?
Have a lovely evening decorating,Karla.
xo Dorthe
I was lucky enough to see your lovely tea cup fairy the night of the farewell dinner at Silver Bella. Beautiful! and I have to say your new “embellishments” make her even more charming 🙂
I just finished mine – adding some crystals to the strips of lace and fabric on the skirt. Definitely one of my favorite projects as well!
Have a wonderful Holiday!
Sue
I just did a post on my blog with your lovely bottle brush trees. the teacup fairy is gorgeous! Congratulations to the beautiful baby! /Therese
Ohhhh she is a dainty beauty chips and all! I always say it is good luck to break something! I worked for 2 weeks on my teacup chandelier then dropped my camera batteries on one of the saucers, it glued right back together. Ohhhhh, I can’t wait to see some pics of your house!
Hugs,
Olivia
Darling project! Hey, after you get your place done can you make a run down here and do mine? I would love to see your magic decorating skills at work. I am thinking about decorating, only thinking about it mind you. Happy decorating!
“like chum in the water starting a shark feeding frenzy” Oh I love that – and KNOW that feeling. When life gets in the way of our creative pursuits!
Your teacup fairy is soooo pretty! I’m happy to see you could put her back together too! Can’t wait to see your home all decked!
hi Karla !!! No matter what she is gorgeous and so glad you were able to glue her back together ! just love her! so glad you loved the class !!!
happy decorating for the holidays !!
xo,
beth
So glad she turned out better than before! Enjoy decorating!
If I hadn’t been in the holiday mood already, I would be now! Simply lovely. Glad your holiday was a good one.
Love your work! Makes me want to create!