This is the sweet little book that my "Big Sister" Karla presented to me at Silver Bella. She volunteered to be my big sis back in the Spring when I signed up. The role of the big sis is to show the little sis around and help them navigate all that is Silver Bella. Since there is nothing "big" about Karla (other than her wonderful personality) and there is certainly nothing "little" about me...I've been teasing her that she's my LITTLE big sis.
Anyway....she found this sweet book on one of her trips to Virginia last year. I was with her when she bought it but she kept it a secret! She took it apart and made it especially for me!
Even the way she wrapped it was special.......She must have an abundance of vintage sheet music with my name because she has gifted it to me a few times! The "Robins Egg" blue ribbon and the bird feather were a sweet little touch!
Vintage wallpaper, little embellishments everywhere....even the little girls have little crown on their heads! (click to enlarge)
"Once there was a big sister and a little sister....."And they took a trip to Omaha!"
I think everyone almost fainted in the glitter lounge when they saw me opening each page!
Even though Karla didn't have to tie a rope around me, I DID willingly follow her wherever she took me!
I just love all the little details..
Karla was the BEST big LITTLE sis anyone could have ever asked for! Thank you Karla and to all the other wonderful girls I met for making it a perfect weekend!
This is the cone I made in Anna Corbin's class. It was one of the few projects I actually finished.
And this little wool felted snowman. He was one of my favorites! Jennifer Murphy was the instructor and she's been making the most adorable little felted creatures since the age of 12! She brought several of them along for us to see......they were adorable. Just like her!
(Jennifer and I)
My other projects are almost completed...I thought I would rush home and dig right in, but after getting sick and having to go to work anyway I just didn't get around to it yet. I did manage to cut some of the fabulous wallpapers and get them ready for my neglected Etsy store.
These papers are so incredibly delicate. They almost feel like chalk drawings when you run your hand over them. They do tear very easily also. The colors just blow me away. I got all florals....four different patterns. I'm excited to share these because it will justify my purchase, and maybe one day allow me to buy MORE!
I've also dug head first into a glittery mess....
I have a huge supply of little metal stars and never knew what to do with them. Thanks to a very generous gift from Jocelyn, I was able to finally try using the REAL German Silver Glitter! Oh it's just beautiful! I will have a hard time going back to regular glitter after this stuff!
So now I have a bunch of glittered stars.....what do I do with them?
I made these cuff bracelets! They are not quite finished yet...I have to add the snaps but I love the way they turned out. I will list these in my neglected Etsy store as well. I hope to have everything listed by Tuesday evening.
Thanks so much to all my blog friends who stop by on a regular basis and leave such sweet comments! It really brightens my day to hear from you! And if you're a reader but don't comment.....please say Hi! I'd love to come to your blog to meet you too!
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Posted by: gucci shoes | August 23, 2010 at 05:58 AM
I love those wallpapers, I thing they are very cute.
Posted by: signs of heart attack | April 20, 2010 at 02:14 PM
Nice Glitter!!!tee hee
Jocelyn
Posted by: The Painted Fern | November 25, 2009 at 11:34 PM
That is a fabulous book! Karla is such a dear to make something so special with such great details. I am just green with envy over your beautiful wallpaper too:>)
Posted by: Kathleen Grace | November 23, 2009 at 04:41 PM
What a sweet darling book! That was a wonderful gift. I just love it, and so creative.
Posted by: Erica | November 23, 2009 at 09:08 AM
oh my goodness that book is SO wonderful! I love the image of the big sister and little sister... eek. Sounds like you had a great time at silver bella!!
Your cuff bracelets are SO cute too, perfect for Christmas. xoxo Heather
Posted by: Heather ~ Pretty Petals | November 23, 2009 at 08:55 AM
The book is just beautiful -- that attention to detail! And, I *love* the wallpaper that you chose.
Posted by: Kim | November 23, 2009 at 08:39 AM
Silver Bella sounds like it was an incredible time with some very special people! I love the cone. The little snowman is adorable and that book - omg! Stunning!!!! You are a very busy lady and now you have those fat book pages coming!! I mailed mine to you on Saturday. Try to relax some and have a wonderful thanksgiving.
Posted by: Joyce | November 23, 2009 at 08:26 AM
What a DARLING book!!! I love looking at each page! Thanks so much for sharing! Your cone project is just beautiful (gotta love that diamond at the bottom!!!) and your snowman is adorable! Love your wallpaper packs (hope I'll be able to snatch one up!) and your cuff bracelets are so sweet :)
Posted by: Julie Ann | November 23, 2009 at 08:12 AM
Love the book - what a wonderful gift for you!
Posted by: Jill | November 23, 2009 at 07:26 AM
your cuffs look so pretty Robin...i love that silver glitter...it is even better when it starts to tarnish!!!
Posted by: Lori | November 23, 2009 at 06:03 AM