Its been a lazy day here at the cottage. Reading, boating, gardening took up most of the day.
I spent the evening putting some of my Bling and Button Bargain Blowout finds to work.
I also used some of the fantastic French papers that Gwen brought to me during our bloggers craft day party this week.
The labels on these bottles are made from the French ephemera that I "cuddlebugged" (by the way, I found out, it is really called a CUTTLEBUG)What ever it is called, that thing is COOL. I loved using it!
Then, I filled the bottles with painstakingly sorted buttons, and dooded up the labels with old photos and tons of pretty sparkling jewels.
Doesn’t this brooch make a nice little frame?
The Christmas in July giveaway is all wrapped up and ready to go out to who ever wins it.
(check out the previous post to see what is inside)
Then, I listed a couple of my beveled glass covered collages on Etsy.
Like I said, kind of a quiet day around here. I’ve been daydreaming about Silver Bella. Yes, I know that is MONTHS in advance, but I am really looking forward to it and hoping to plan and hostess a swap or two for it.
I am already hosting a small swap for the event, so that a group of us who are going can get a bit acquainted before we meet up there.
I am so happy with my list of swappers who will be sending me some of their favorite crafting supplies. I will then package them all up and send a little of each to everyone who signed up.
We’ll each get a goodie bag with pretties from everyone else.
Take a look at this list and you’ll see why I am excited about it! These are people who have BEAUTIFUL things!! I can’t wait to see all the presents coming in the mail for me to play with, I mean, divvy up and send out.
A Get Acquainted- Get Inspired
Pre- Silver Bella Swap
1-Heather* http://www.prettypetals.typepad.com/
2-Cheryl Dack * http://roseyposeyconfections.blogspot.com/
3-jennifer hayslip* http://sweeteyecandycreations.typepad.com/
4-Jessi Nagy * http://www.scrappyjessi.blogspot.com/
5-Kim Caldwell * http://www.artisticbliss.typepad.com/
6-Holly * http://www.hollydoodledesigns.com/shop/
7-Natasha* http://www.natashaburns.blogspot.com/
8-Analisa * http://www.leesiebella.typepad.com/
9-Andrea* http://velvetstrawberries.typepad.com/andreasingarella/
10-Cheryl Stoneham* http://www.insidethebubble.typepad.com/
11- Tiffany* www.shabbyscraps.typepad.com
12- Carol Spinski * http://raisedincotton.typepad.com/
And if you like presents, remember I have two giveaways this month, check out the last two posts for more info. Every comment is entered in the drawings.
Such beautiful photos Karla. Oh, and thanks for the B-Day greetings 🙂
Pam
so jealous! Silver Bella sounds so fun! At least I know you will take lots of pictures and post. It will almost be like being there right?
What a cheerful and lovely site! I just found you! I am now off to look at your Etsy offerings!
Kittin
Love seeing what you and Beth are up to on a weekend!
:0)
Tara
Gorgeous photos Karla! What is a cuddlebug/cuttlebug?
Thanks also for hosting the sweet pre-bella swap! Can’t wait! trying to come up with some sweet supplies to send you now xo
I am so jealous of all you gals–Silver Bella!! I’ll bet you will have a wonderful time. What a good idea you had for a swap between you all–a great ice breaker and lots of fun!
Smiles, Karen
Karla, you are a rascal:) i am trying to get over the fact that i don’t get to go to Silver Bella and here you are teasing me with this swap info…what goodies you are going to receive!!! i know most of those girls and they surely have the best stuff!!! well, at least i have thoughts of Karlapalooza to comfort me:)
Just catching up on your weekend posts. Wow, did you score at that sale or what! And I wanted to tell you that the packing material shoes are a really good look on you. It’s not everyone who can pull that off! 🙂
Love the linens you got at the sale. Thank you for the address tip, unfortunately we didn’t make it to Lawrence this weekend!
I am so jealous of your Bella swaps, can’t wait to see what all you get and make with your stuff!!
Also love the blingy bottle you decorated!
You have made quite a few lovelies again Karla! I have to say I envy everyone who is going to Silver Bella! I would be daydreaming too if I was going. The pleasure before is already great isn’t it? Just dream along!
I wanna come and play at your house Karla , you have the bestest toys around. I am going thrifting again today. Like I really need to add more stuff to my house. You are definitely an influence on me , not sure if its a good one or not. lol Donna
I just knew you would soon be making pretties with your latest finds. You hit the goldmine on that one.
Hi Karla, I am too excited about Silver Bella. It seems I have you for 2 classes. Yippee! Fri., Home for the Holidays & Sat., Portrait Rustique. Can’t wait to meet you. xoxo, Joanna
The bottles are BEAUTIFUL. Love them. Okay I hate to be the only one that doesn’t know what Silver Bella is, but fill me in please so I will KNOW what I am missing. Have a wonderful Monday.
Jean in Virginia
Beautiful stuff! I always say that after the 4th of July, Christmas is right around the corner. Next thing we know we’ll be putting up the tree. It always works that way.
About the cold feet in July, I think that global warming thing is a terrible hoax. The earth has been warming and cooling since the beginning of time. I remember a few years ago people were all concerned about global cooling.
Just got ‘caught up’ with you..so THAT’S your secret–other stuff dosen’t get done!
(I like that!)
What a fun person you are–and a blessing to those ladies who came to your party!!
Please enter me in the giveaway, too!!
Thanks!
Hi Karla! I love the bottle you made, just beautiful and so vintagey 🙂 LOVE the collage too!
I put my drawing goodies from you on my blog today 🙂 Thank you so much again 🙂
Hugs,
Amy
Wow! That is quite an impressive group.
I hear that Mary Engelbreit will be there.
~elaine~
No Fair!!! I wish I was on that list 🙁 Oh well…maybe next year! Your project look beautiful Karla!!! I just love the bottle ….Karin
I love your brooch frame! I am going to have to look for some like that while out and about. I have a family reunion coming up and that would be perfect little gifts for some of the younger at heart family members. I am thinking of putting a picture from their younger days in the frame and presenting it as either an ornament or a pin that can be worn. Your blog is just full in inspiration!
I love lazy days, looks like you put yours to good use!
Beautiful items made once again by a beautiful lady.
I so wish I could go to Silver Bella. But, I’ll have to settle for seeing it all unfold on your blog.
Hugs,
Joanne
I love the word CUDDLEBUG! It sounds like something you’d call someone you love! Great pix too!
Karla..you out did yourself with the button bottles..they are gorgeous!!
I just had to check you out on Etsy! Such pretty vintage, romantic goodies! I loved reading about your great bling/button find and seeing how you are making such pretty items out of it!
Hi karla, Your up to your eyeballs in the sparklies -good for you!
I hope you take lots of pictures at Silver Bella! I can live vicariously through you. 😉 Your blinged out bottle looks cool and makes me want to make one!
Your Silver Bella swap idea is such a good one. I would love love love to attend Silver Bella, but will eagerly eat up any tidbits that anyone drops.
All your buttons and bling are gorgeous.
Lorrie
Hi Karla, The button bottle is fantastic and so elegant. I also like how you wrapped
the July give-a-way with the handkerchief and that pretty little pin
Karen
Wonderful, beautiful items AND a great group of Swappers!!!
Sher
You really are smart to get things going BEFORE the Christmas Season is upon us. Pretty things you’re making here, Karla.
Jody
I love the way you prettied up the little bottles, gorgeous karla, I may have a go myself xxx
wow karla, those bottles you embellished are so pretty. i bet they look nice in your house. your swaps look like they will be fun.
jenny
Karla, you are my inspiration. I finally have equipped myself with wallpaper, old photos, music paper, etc. New supplies from doing watercolors for me. I tried making tags like you do last night, and (embarassed to say) Could you instruct on how to pleat that paper on the bottom of your tags, pleat crepe paper for medallions, basic 101 how to get it to lay flat for a newbie? Thanks a million. Blessings, Kathy