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Lawrence, KS
I am a Lawrence, Kansas artist with a love for anything vintage and pretty.
Interests: hobbies: **art (or is that a life force, not a hobby?)** gardening** watching way too much tv** floating around on lake clinton in our boat, especially in the moonlight** writing** collecting old wallpaper and millinery** playing with my little fairy girl, sugarwings** junking/auctions** redoing my home -over and over, it is a work in progress and i hope it never ends** talking (and sometimes singing -badly) to dorkies**
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A BIG Thanks!
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Every time I host one of these arty weekends, I'm blown away by the talent and generosity of the guests. This was my matchbox swap creation from Suzanne Wingfield. I see things like this and smack myself upside the head... Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at Karla's Cottage
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Scenes from Birdsong 3, 2013
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Our weekend was such fun! Great friends, lovely projects, and lots of treats. Here are some photos of our gathering, June 2013. Hopefully we will see you in the photos for 2014? Continue reading
Posted 2 days ago at Bird Song
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Birdsong class projects
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Lori sent the prettiest kits to make these tone on tone, romantic wreaths. She'd sent a couple boxes by UPS ahead of her flight, filled with kits and packaged pretties to sell at our vendor night. The boxes arrived soaked... Continue reading
Posted 4 days ago at Karla's Cottage
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I thought it would be hard to watch her grow bigger and bigger, and not be my little one any more. But each age is more fun than the one before. Im looking forward to 8 as another fun age! Hope you are enjoying your little one to
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Hes such a charmer, he can get away with anything.
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Because, Id love to see you here again!
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More gratefulness
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More Birdsong photos are on their way. I'm kind of taking my time and enjoying the editing process, reliving the moments. And wishing I'd taken more. Luckily, there are pretty pics from friends too. It's always interesting to see the... Continue reading
Posted 7 days ago at Karla's Cottage
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Thanks, Terri, Im so glad you came. Now, we need to get your friend terry frias here too!
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It sure was for me!
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Thankful and lucky
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I've been seriously derailed by Empty Nest Syndrome now. The last of the "Birdsong Ladies" have flown the coop. Birdsong ended on Saturday, but the fun continued for me a while. Guncle Randy, Sissy, Bobbie, and Lori were still here.... Continue reading
Posted Jun 12, 2013 at Karla's Cottage
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Birdsong 3 friends
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What nice people! We had a lovely time. I'm missing the "Birdsong Ladies" as Sugarwings calls them. But I still have my sisses and Guncle Randy for a bit of a visit. I'll edit some pictures of all the fun... Continue reading
Posted Jun 9, 2013 at Karla's Cottage
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Birdsong Eve
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We've gotten the nicest gifts for Birdsong! Hope made these felted nests with sparkling, sugared birds and even included bags of mica flakes for everyone too. Karen sent this lushly embellished train case for a door prize. Not only is... Continue reading
Posted Jun 5, 2013 at Karla's Cottage
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Royalty
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Pure bliss. Sugarwings has loved Ariel since she was barely two. While she is enamoured of all the Disney royalty, and can insert herself into any of their stories, she has always been loyal to her first and best favorite,... Continue reading
Posted Jun 3, 2013 at Karla's Cottage
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Disney Hollywood Studios
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When we planned the trip to Florida, we had some other ideas for the week than what we actually ended up doing. My husband had a chance to go on a bucket list, lifetime dream, golf trip to Scotland and... Continue reading
Posted May 29, 2013 at Karla's Cottage
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Beth's project for Birdsong 3
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Before our Florida getaway, Beth and Karla came over to do a practice class for Beth's Birdsong project. She will be giving everyone a peat pot to foof and fill up with a few felty creatures. While she will be... Continue reading
Posted May 26, 2013 at Karla's Cottage
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Cocoa Beach
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We had the best trip! I wish we had the whole family there, missing them was the only bad part of the week. The rest was just plain delightful. The Guncles even drove down from Jacksonville to visit. We were... Continue reading
Posted May 23, 2013 at Karla's Cottage
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Hiding instead of repairing damaged dry wall and a rosey outlook for springtime
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A bit ago, we redid a wall in the living room with ceiling tin. These were 8' strips, and were ideal for where I needed them, they seem to look nicer on a wall than the squares would have. And... Continue reading
Posted May 20, 2013 at Karla's Cottage
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Brier Rose
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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 everything delightful, but these sponsors certainly deserve... Continue reading
Posted May 18, 2013 at Karla's Cottage
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Projects from An Enchanted Affaire
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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 just peep with personality? These... Continue reading
Posted May 15, 2013 at Karla's Cottage
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Spring cleaning in the garden
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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 add some... Continue reading
Posted May 12, 2013 at Karla's Cottage
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Bird collage pendants
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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... Continue reading
Posted May 10, 2013 at Karla's Cottage
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A Book of Enchantments
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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, Terry, who came along to her first... Continue reading
Posted May 7, 2013 at Karla's Cottage
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My Snow White Weekend
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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... Continue reading
Posted May 5, 2013 at Karla's Cottage
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Love you guys, Kevin!
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Im having fives parties, Joyce!
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