While cleaning up the studio for a mini redo, I came across some art journals I'd made a LONG time ago and forgotten about.
It started by cleaning the garage and coming across this buffet I'd forgotten about. After our kitchen remodel, I'd stashed it out there and it was buried under a pile of stuff my son was storing. I don't know why I didn't move it into the studio in the first place instead of leaving it to the spiders and dust in the garage for 9 months, its perfect in my work space.
The hutch had been sitting on a table previously. I switched the two out, then returned the hutch and all the stuff in it. The table is now in the garage with the spiders and I have an empty cabinet waiting to be filled up with more crap from garage sales treasures.(so I can lose them in the chaos too, like the art journals and the buffet. Who loses a buffet anyway? Does that mean I have waaaayyy too much junk?)
Back to the journals… I found a couple of them, and they are now listed in the Boutique.
One is filled with ephemera pages, and the other is a heavy canvas art paper, that I bought at an estate sale, kinda vintagey, not real old. But just perfect for a journal.
Um, I hate to admit it, but I found some other stuff packed away and forgotten too. Stacks of extra covers from the Birdsong tag book swap last year.
Plus a few extra tags I'd made while I was on a roll with the theme.
So I made up a couple of tag books and listed those too. And listed those in the Boutique under the Altered Books category, which had been empty for quite a while.
This art journal is in there now too, its a recent creation and was made from Beth's stash of goods, not mine.
I was at her house for craft day and was at a loss for a project.
She handed me a chipboard book and a box of paper and I did the basic pages for this, then embellished it when I got home.
(I have another project to show you from her stash too. I'll post it later this week. It was done with just what I could reach from my chair and not have to get up. I have to say, I could have gone on for years with this and not made a dent in the supply!)
She has great old papers piling up in her studio. This was in her box of odds and ends. I love the cracks from age.
When I listed this last book, I included a bagful of OLD goodies from my stash to finish it with, and am selling it as a kit.
Slowly but surely, I'll be filling the Boutique back up, and maybe, just maybe, I'll tend to the poor little neglected Etsy shop too.
But maybe not, I'm going out of town again this week.
Hopefully, I'll get more in the shop before I go. All purchases after Tuesday will be mailed when I get back.
I'll have fresh blog posts up for all week while I'm gone. And a chance to win this college I made when Beth and I practiced her class for Birdsong.
Leave a comment on any (or all posts) and I'll draw a name after I get back, probably on Sat. the 16th.
Good goodies
I have finds like that. Searching for something the other week I came across the lace remnants from my wedding dress, which is now in my lace and embroidery box, which also has another recent find in it of a small stash of embroideries I did before I was married (23yrs ago). Unfortunately, my box of projects to be completed is getting a tad full, so I should really have a bash at finishing some, if I only had the time 🙂
I want a craft day with you and Beth! Just want to be around your creativeness for just one day! How awesome would that be?? The journals are fabulous and the tag book is a treasure. I know, because I have one of those! Enjoy your getaway.
I love all this gorgeousness here!!! That is kind of funny that you “lost” a whole buffet! ; ) Hubby has been cleaning our lovely (cough cough) garage of mysteries as of late and has stumbled across a few long-lost things himself . . . .
Yesterday, we wandered down our block to visit a neighbor’s garage sale, and I scored some jewelry for art projects!!! Yay!
And I would LOVE the chance to win ANYTHING from you!
I am still laughing, cause you wrote;
Who loses a buffet anyway?
Does that mean I have waaaayyy too much junk?)
Oh my goodie Karla, this is so great.
I love it.
I think this will give me a smile all day.
Thank you so much.
Karla, This post was just great…and I completely understand ‘losing a buffet.’ Sounds so normal to me. I love what you do, have a great love of all things ‘bird’ and would love to win your giveaway. What fun it is to visit your blog and enjoy you and your ‘stuff.’ Thank you so much, pat
If we think about it, we all have so much stuff! But I think it’s fun to find a lost treasure. 🙂
You would especially love Beths studio, she has wonderful supplies!
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Oh my goodness, lace from your wedding gown? That is a true treasure!
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I’m glad you gave the bugs and spiders a table…didn’t they try to stay with the buffet??lol Would love to win you giveaway!!
Loved this post – it’s how I live my life. Beautiful Collage!!!
Peace!
Oh this all inspires me sooo much! Crafting with you and Beth and all that antique ephemera is my idea of FUN! The buffet is lovely, but the story is priceless!
You sure find some amazing things. I love coming here for inspiration and I never know what I’ll get! Beautiful stuff as always! Thanks!
The hutch is perfect to fill up with goodies. Wait! You’ve already done that. Need another one! I chuckled at the image of you sifting through delights at Beth’s, putting something together from nothing, without leaving your chair. I, too, have a pile of left-over odds/ends taking up a good % of space on my craft table. Usually I incorporate some of it, so I CAN’T just throw it away.
LOL! I could probably lose a piece of furniture too! Yikes! Minimalist I am not…sigh.
Have a great week,
Judy
Would LOVE to win anything from your collection!! Thanks for the chance. Great blog, love your style and keep it coming.
So is my life right now, preparing for a cross country move to Florida and trying to downsize. Finding long lost treasures that need to find new homes – too bad for me, but awesome for others. I would love to win your drawing. Enjoy your days away!
Karla…I loved your remark, “who loses a buffet, anyway”? You are a hoot. The buffet looks great…I love all the white treasures you have in your studio. Please put my name in the drawing for the pretty treat. Patty in Kansas
Hi Karla, I just love your journals! ANd your cabinet is beautiful and looks great with all your goodies in it. You make such amazing kits! I love them all. ANd what a beautiful collage.. Would love to win it. Have a fun trip. Becs
How fun finding old lost goodies!! Enjoy your trip!
I especially love the way you do with lace and pearls! I’m always inspired to add something to gift bags or anything after looking/reading your blog!
thanks, Karla
Junk? I think not…look like treasures to me! Everything you make is so beautiful. Have a great time on your trip!
I love that fellow crafters “lose” things in the shuffle! I feel like a kindred spirit.
Do have a fun trip!
I’ve never lost a hutch, but recently found a dresser in our barn from our move 16years ago. I want it in the house, but it’s on the 2nd floor of the barn and I need help getting down and in the house. It may have to wait until Mr OP goes fishing.
I’d love to win a Karla Nathan original:)Count me in!
Leann
i would love to win this collage! it is lovely. the losing of the hutch is hilarious! thank you! carlanda
I have been following your blog for a long time and I hope to come to Birdsong next year. I live in Hutchinson so it wouldn’t be too far for me to go. I love that you lost a hutch, I can so relate! Thanks for the chance to win a piece of your art.
I would love to win! Thanks for the chance & your lovely blog.
Tehehee, you are the only person I know who can lose a great big buffet, you are such a hoot. So glad you found those beautiful art journals though, they are a fest for the eyes.