Karla's Cottage

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I am an artist and junker, living in Lawrence, KS with my husband, two grown up sons, a fairy grand baby, 3 dorkies, and a garden full of fairies.

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Brier Rose

Elaine at Brier Rose has sent these beautiful, hand made half dolls for sponsor gifts to all of our Birdsong Peeps!!!!!!!! I swear, the sponsors have been just Delightful (Sugarwing's and I call...

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Projects from An Enchanted Affaire

My friend, Lesa Daily, makes the cutest birds! Her class at Enchanted was something I'd been anxiously awaiting, and it was every bit as wonderful as I'd known it would be. Don't her little birdies...

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Spring cleaning in the garden

Having an arty weekend at your home is a good incentive to get some yard work done! When we had some trees removed this winter, the sunshiney areas in my courtyard tripled and I've had a chance to...

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Bird collage pendants

I did it! Not only did I finally figure out what my second class was going to be for Birdsong, I got lots of samples made and packed every single kit up and have them tucked away ready to go when...

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A Book of Enchantments

The weekend in CA at An Enchanted Affaire was filled with fun and friendship-from so many nice people... People like Charlotte, who I've known a long time through blogs... And my husband's sister,...

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My Snow White Weekend

Kim's big bash was so much fun! And everywhere I turned, there was some form of my artwork. First of all, the giant mural filled a whole wall at the back of the room- but also Kim had blown up...

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It's always good to be home!

It's great to be home from my trip! I always miss my family when I am away, no matter how much fun I am having. I'll have some photos of my time in fairy tale land as soon as I get them edited....

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Waiting for Spring

Hope you had a happy May Day! It's one of my favorite days of the year. As a kid, it meant it was almost my birthday. So, that is always nice, but it also means SPRING! At least it should, but this...

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Collage filled lockets for Snow White

Earlier I showed you these lockets from Victorian Trading Co. that I foofed up with some Snow White themed collages inside. I didn't mention what they were for though. These were packed to take to...

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An Enchanted Forest painting and some deep (for me) thoughts on aging and time (but no math)

I thought I'd show you some steps to the Enchanted Mural I did for Kim's event. I posted a few beginning photos here and there while I was working on it, but as it progressed and started to look...

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Jewelry-o-rama in front of the TV

My son and I have both been making some jewelry. He does wire wrap and crystals, more of a new age look. But I thought one of his amethyst crystal pieces would be perfect for me to wear to Snow...

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Fairy Play Area

Dewdrop comes along to help her parents while they work on the Fairy Food Forest. But she gets bored and tends to wander off, so they built a baby cage Fairy Play Area for her. Complete with a...

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Karla paints a table for Karla

While I had the paints out and my work clothes on to work on the giant mural/banner, I finally painted this little table for Karla. Last year, she helped with my Pay Pal sorting for tax time, like...

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Blue bird lockets

Between painting projects and gardening goings ons, I've been making some lockets. These have a, yes, you guessed it, Snow White theme. Hmmmm, wonder what I'll do with those?? (I am in a locket...

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Birdsong 3 Sponsors are sending gifts! Would you like to be a sponsor too?

Cute chick, huh? Colleen Moody generously shared one of her creations with me to use as a door prize for Birdsong 3! This one is a necklace. Sweet! I've added a Birdsong 3 sponsor list to my side...

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Nathan Family Fairy Food Forest update and a very tempting mud puddle

Building a Food Forrest has been FUN! There is a ton of work to do on the new garden area. But since my son has a family full of kids, he wanted to build a play area to keep them busy while he...

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Addiction is still addiction no matter what your vice is

Beth and I had a day out to the antique mall and gave her booth a new look for spring. (here is her post about the day) Years ago, we shared this spot, and my hand painted roses are still there on...

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A day out with the kids- Disney on Ice!

Last week, I swept up some of the Grand Fairies to go to Disney on Ice. Or as I told them to refer to it, Grammie's Day of Fun. We all dressed in our finery and set off for KC while watching movies...

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At Home with the Guncles

I swear, I could wear out a camera at Randy and Kevin's house. Cutest dogs, ever, a great collection of, well, too many things to count, and fun stuff going on all the time. And it was very...

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In the Guncles' Garden and some travel woes

On my trip to Florida, I didn't even make it anywhere near a beach. As much as I love staring at the ocean, on a quick trip, I'm so happy at the Guncle's house I don't even remember that the...

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Mt. Dora

What is more fun than a barrel of monkeys? A weekend with a guncle! Throw in some talented crafty friends, a trip to a favorite city and nothing can compare. Our craft day was Friday, and all day...

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Hoppy Easter

Did you have a good Easter? Ours was unexpectedly really nice.From no plans at all to a small family dinner and egg hunt in a matter of an afternoon. Sugarwing's mom ended up switching her plans,...

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A surprise craft day for Judy

Our visit to Karen's doll house was such a magical time. The weather cooperated and was ideal, lots of sparkling sunlight. While blizzards blew at home in Kansas! Here I am with Sherry and Karen on...

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A very special surprise

What a great trip I just had. Even with a bad cold that got worse daily (I hope I wasn't sprinkling germs on everyone like fairy dust every place I went) and a trip delayed by weather that left me...

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Gloating in my Early Birdness

Well, I still don't have the piles of extra wallpaper photographed and listed for sale in my Boutique. But the KITS ARE DONE!!! As I was cutting up hundreds upon hundreds of pages, I thought it was...

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Fairy Cup Cakes

My trip to Florida to see Guncle Randy and do a mini class is also a surprise birthday party. I'm writing this ahead of time, so I'm not mentioning details about who will be at the party. Since the...

Mar 26, 2013 Like 1 person likes this

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Fluttery Florida Fairies

For the little class I am doing in Florida while hanging out with Guncle Randy, I'm packing plenty of pixie making materials. Some will be free standing, others will perch in cages. Instead of...

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Caged Fairies

While I am in Florida, I'll be doing a mini class with friends. Details later, I don't want to ruin the surprise. The wire cage/cloche thingy has been in development and I think I've mastered a...

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Progress despite the Kansas weather

We have had some spotty weather this week while we've rented the backhoe to prep the field for it's transformation to a food forest. But between cold and rain, there have been enough days to get...

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Karla's Cottage

Brier Rose

Projects from An Enchanted Affaire

Spring cleaning in the garden

Bird collage pendants

A Book of Enchantments

My Snow White Weekend

It's always good to be home!

Waiting for Spring

Collage filled lockets for Snow White

An Enchanted Forest painting and some deep (for me) thoughts on aging and time (but no math)

Jewelry-o-rama in front of the TV

Fairy Play Area

Karla paints a table for Karla

Blue bird lockets

Birdsong 3 Sponsors are sending gifts! Would you like to be a sponsor too?

Nathan Family Fairy Food Forest update and a very tempting mud puddle

Addiction is still addiction no matter what your vice is

A day out with the kids- Disney on Ice!

At Home with the Guncles

In the Guncles' Garden and some travel woes

Mt. Dora

Hoppy Easter

A surprise craft day for Judy

A very special surprise

Gloating in my Early Birdness

Fairy Cup Cakes

Fluttery Florida Fairies

Caged Fairies

Progress despite the Kansas weather

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