Wednesday, April 21, 2010

Petticoats & Parasols I'm Ready

Well, as ready as I'll ever be!!!! WOW! I can't believe it's finally here. I have been waiting so long. I am really excited & tomorrow I'm leaving on a jet plane for Savannah, GA. "Hubby" will keep the home fires burning & I am off to play. I am super excited about getting to meet so many folks. Lisa & Sandy have told me sooooooooooooooo much about Jodie I feel like I already know her. And then I am excited about meeting my roommate Heidi for the first time. If you don't know about this event click on the button on my sidebar.
As you know we had the swap that I "stewed" over for the 24 gifts(already shipped a few weeks ago) that I did the post HERE. But, there was a Southern Belle Paper Doll Swap & I had to make 6. Thanks to sweet NAN all the way in Alaska (if you haven't seen her site the photos she takes are amazing) for sending me the image for my doll. The photos above are of the finished product. I added lace that looks like a petticoat & flowers. And I about "had kittens" over packaging her but, with the help of my friend's Susan & Lisa & with a lot of talking it through, this folder with the background of the Southern Mansion is how she is finished up. What do ya think girls? THANKS to all who had input. I'll be back Sunday night with lots of pictures & stories to share. Have a wonderful weekend. HUGS!

19 comments:

Lisa said...

Have a super great time! I cannot wait to see it all from all of you that are there!!
Hugs to all from me!!
Lisa ♥

Hearts Turned said...

Oh, Charlene! I'm so excited for you! Can't wait to see pictures & hear all about it! Give Jodie a hug for me--I love her, too!

Hope you have the most wonderful time--safe travels!

Nan said...

Oh wow now I want to make a Southern Bell with the lace on the bottom and all the embelishments. This is fantastic.
I love what you did and hope you have a great time on your trip.

Unknown said...

have fun! sounds like a great time.

Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieces said...

Hope you have a wonderful time!

DeeDee said...

Oh Charlene ...she is beautifull..have fun...will be waiting for the fun pics...travel safe

Karen Valentine said...

My friend I know you are going to have a fabulous time!!! You will learn some wonderful techniques, make some new friends and share your warm heart wherever you go!!! Have fun, be safe and we will chat when you get home!!!

Karen

Cami @ Creating Myself said...

Your doll turned out so cute! See all your fretting was for naught. ;o) The packaging is really cute too. That's always the hardest part of the project for me cause I'm not as talented in thinking outside the box. Have fun in Savannah!

Debby said...

Have a great weekend, can hardly to hear more.
Debby

Alisa Noble said...

Cute! Have a great time!

Inspired-Simplicity said...

Charlene,
So excited over your great trip. Can't wait to hear every detail. Be safe and hurry home.
Blessings,
Carolyn

Anonymous said...

What a sweet girl image!! I joined an Easter Swap which I just loved. They are alot of work though!! I would love to do one again but with our busy summer coming up I think it will be awhile!!

Loved your old house post too!

shabbyscraps said...

so glad to have spent such an amazing weekend with you charlene, I love you to pieces, you are a gem!
xoxo, Tiffany

shabbyscraps said...

charlene, you are such a breath of fresh air! It was so fun to spend time with you in such a beautiful environment this weekend, you are sucha sweet sweet person....
xoxo, Tiffany

Rachel said...

So great meeting you Charlene! Hope you made it home safely!!

Diane said...

Charlene...I love her! And, I can't wait to hear your stories!

Bunnym said...

Have a great time and take lots of pics. What will hubby do with out you?..lol


bunny

Anonymous said...

Hi Charlene,

I was so blessed to meet you this weekend. Wasn't it an amazing event? I hope to get pictures up soon. Maybe even tomorrow. I have been swamped since returning home to WA. I was lucky enough to have recieved one of your paper dolls. Yippee! I love her. A true southern belle.

Hugs Sweetie. I am adding yout o my blogroll :)

Amada

Jan Thomason said...

hey, charlene, i am supposed to be doing a chore but stopped after working on it all day to check my email for any foreclosure notices or "you no longer have health care, sicko", and saw that you had written so i ignored those icky emails to hop over and see what you've been up to.
i haven't read your email yet but, not wanting to go back to work i decided to visit JUST you. (I'm serious)

Now, before i forget - i am DYING over that precious southern belle you made for your swap. Oh, my gosh, I LOVE her. If you sell any of her in your etsy shop, let me know so I can get one:)

okay, back to work.
i can't put it off any longer though I did give some thought to rambling while i'm here.

i'll check in with ya tomorrow after i read your email, xxoo, jan

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