Thank you, to all of you who sent well wishes my way for my bad back and for Aunt Caroline's health. There are a lot of caring people in blogworld.
I'm sticking with my recipe for curing the back pain, plus added a trip to the Physical Therapist today. Also, a new addition to my cure, is that Sugarwing's Daddy is a massage therapist. He is a handy person to have around! That guy can stop a migraine before it progresses and has been great for helping out with back aches too.
But I was getting so bored with just watching movies and taking care of the aches and pains. I figured I could do ice and heat just as well from my desk chair in the studio as I could from a recliner in front of the tv. So, I worked off and on yesterday, making these books. I needed breaks to stretch and move around, but was able to get quite a few done.
Yep, quite a few. I think about 15 or so. Some are for a special event that I have planned, and others are for sale.
They were all Beth's idea. I couldn't think of something to make for the "special event" coming up, so she told me to get out my binding machine and make some tag books.
I make little wallpaper books a lot, but these are different. They went much faster for me since only the front and back covers are embellished, the rest of the pages are all plain tags ready for the new owner to add what ever they want, like photos, collages, or rambling notes.
Making these really cheered me up, I always feel better when I play with my vintagey pretties! And it was a great excuse to get out the good stuff. What use is a pile of wonderful things if I don't make it into something? I am a big believer in using all the best items and enjoying them.
I'd love to see one of these finished by its new owner, they have so much possibility and will be cute with all sorts of ribbons and charms tied to the tops of the tags and trailing out. I've listed a few of them in my Boutique for $26 each, if you'd like one. And if you get one, please let me know how you use it!
While recuperating, I also got this sketch started. Its for a swap I am in, and I really am not quite sure how I am going to make it work for the pages, but since I have nothing else to do right now, I have plenty of time to figure it out.
The hardest part of getting my back better is that I can't play with Sugarwings much. If I do, I pick her up, or she dive bombs me and expects to be caught, held, and cuddled. She's a boisterous kid, not one to sit quietly and play, she is a rough and tumble, no holds barred, hard playing, firecracker of a kid. Just going near her is painful while my back is hurt! So, I am taking extra good care of my poor old back, so I can be in shape to play with her. I want to go right back to doing kung foo kicks and leaping in the air, while we watch Kung Foo Panda on TV together. (which is how my back got this way in the first place)
edit- I swear, some times I HATE typepad!!!!!!!!! My screen has locked up 6 times while trying to correct something in this post!!!!!!!
The tag books are $18 not $26, sorry.
Loving those pretty vintage tag books!! I hope your PT was good to you today.
your books and tags are so lovely.
well wishes to you!
chasity
Thanks for visiting my blog, sure hope you are feeling better–what a wonderful perk to have a son who does massage! My brother does it also but we live too far apart for him to be of much help. ha Love the tage books, great idea! Linda
sounds like you are a wonderful grandma! kung foo kicks and crafts! who could ask for anything more!?
Hoping you feel better reeaalll soon. LindaSonia
I think you found the best medicine Karla – a big dose of creativity. That’s bound to cheer you up and help with the healing.
Love the tag books by the way.
Hugs ~ Kerryanne
Oh, no! No more Kung Foo kicks for you grandma. Haha
~elaine~
Your journels a beautiful, and take care of that back.
Glad to hear that you are feeling some better.Can’t think of anything better to cheer you up than being creative. This will relax your mind if not your back and that sort of helps with the other.
Sugarwings must be quite a girl! She sure is a cutie!
Keep up the good work !! Love your journals.
Sandy
Your books are lovely. Because of you, I have been shopping at garage sales and thrift stores so much differently. I look for found objects that I would have just passed by.
I sure hope your back is better soon.
Blessings,
Christine
Oh Karla! So sorry to hear about your back! That and tooth pain are the worst I think! Keep up all the good therapies…your recipe is good!
Love your tag books!
hugs! karen….
Your tag books are gorgeous! I tend to be a hoarder of my best stuff, but you’re right, it should be used. I sure hope your back is better soon. It sounds like you have a good plan for recovery. No more Kung Fu Karla! LOL!
Love your tag books! Hope you are able to rest and recoup so you back feels better.
Very pretty and useful. You are so very talented! Take care of your back! xo Joan
Your tag books are beautiful!
Sorry to hear about your painful back–sounds like you’re taking good care of it though. Hope you’re feeling better soon:)
So sorry your back is bothering you. I posted a sneak at one of my pages today. Love where this is going and I LOVE MY CARTOON.
Hope you feel better soon.
Karla, I do hope your back starts to feel better soon. I’m sure sweet little sugarwings is missing playing with grandma. Gorgeous books, I just love your art style.
hugs Karen
Oh My Goodness! the little books are so lovely. If I could afford one right now I’d get one for sure and fill it with prayers and things I’m thankful for. Sorry your back is hurting but what wonderful things are springing up from that hurt.
Karla,
I hope you are kung-foo kick ready soon! The tag books are just beautiful.
Your books are beautiful. You always come up with the perfect combinations . You take care of your back.
Jean in Virginia
Your tag books turned out sooo cute! So glad to hear your feeling a little better.
Those are soooo pretty!! Love them! And I know what you mean about those kungfu kicks!! My five year old does the same!!
those books are so pretty!
Love the tag books! Poor back, watch out for Kung foo panda, I can definitely see how it could be a killer!
oh, how I love your sketches! can’t wait to see how this one turns out! Hope the back is better….
xoxo, Tiffany
I’ve been falling behind with my blogging!!! I’ve been so busy working and trying to get caught up on yard work…I’m so sorry to here you’ve had a bad back and about your Aunt Caroline’s health..I will keep both of you in my prayers…I just loooove these little books you made…You always do such amazing work….
Stephenie
Aaawwww as always Karla you create pretty …. very pretty tags 🙂 And yes, they sure can bring a smile to anyone. what great therapy! Of course it doesn’t hurt that you have your own MT. Let’s see, Sugarwings wants her grandmommy to play kung fu with her which results to backaches….. come to the rescue is Sugarwings Daddy to help ease the aches. 🙂
Feel better and looking forward to what you’ll do with the sketch.
Li
Love what you did with those tag books Karla! You’re so clever and so prolific! How gorgeous your illustration is, I bet I know what that is for 🙂
Love your little books Karla. I love this machine you use… you will have to tell me about that when I see you. So cool. I wonder what “event” you are speaking of? tee hee
I am so excited about our trip I can barely contain myself until then.
LOVE that illustration… wow! So cute. I have heard something about the books you guys are making, I bet they will be wonderful. xo Heather
the books are beautiful! I hope the back is feeling better!
These books are wonderful, Karla — glad you could make healing time also “healing for the mind and creative spirit!”