My studio has been the most fun place to be lately! My heart is doing the happy dance and I’m trying to savor every moment!
I thought you might enjoy seeing a little bit of the process on this one! I loved the brown paper doily in the lower right corner but felt I needed to leave the space lighter for the addition of words so I’m saving it for another day!
At this stage I’m liking the red and white striped vase but…
… I knew I wanted to add the heart… so I traded in the bright red stripes for black and am happy with it. I love the line art in the lower corner in lieu of the doily. Line art has always been so much of who I am that I feel like it adds a special dimension of “me” to the painting. I don’t know if that makes sense to anyone else but it’s like adding my signature touch to it and it feels good.
Added the finishing touch… a verse that so encourages my heart… “delight yourself in the Lord… and He will give you the desires of your heart.” Psalm 37:4. And I always want to finish that verse with… “desires you don’t even know you have!” because that’s exactly what He’s done for me! He has filled my heart with such joy and blessings… not because of what I’ve accomplished but knowing that He is the One who has given me everything I need in order to accomplish those things He has created me to do… the desires of His heart became the desires of my heart!!
And I leave you with this little doodle love to encourage your heart and lift up your soul! God is our shield and strength in times of trouble… He is the lifter of our heads… and that my friends is something to stop and ponder and CELEBRATE!
(And before you ask… yes… someday she will most likely become a coloring page!)
Bye for now… with love and God-hugs
Hi Karla,
So thankful you are on your Blog again ( I don’t do Facebook). The Celebrate banned download is delightful and I thank you!! On your painting I would say “My heart if full because of You, Lord!” Can’t wait to see it finished!!
Irene Talaasen
Sorry I meant Banner!
“Talk with God…..He wants to hear your heart.”
“Quiet times help our hearts to hear the Lord.”
The following quote is a signature one of mine that I have shared with friends for years….
“Have a better than average full of God’s blessings kind of a day.”
Whatever you choose, will be perfect.
Blessings, Barbie
Such a sweet banner! Thank you for sharing it with us!! ~ Donna
Karla,
I am also glad you are back on your Blog. I don’t do Facebook either. Psalm 37:6: Rest in the Lord, and wait patiently for Him. This is one idea for words on your painting. I know what God gives you will be perfect. I look forward to seeing your new creations on Etsy. Blessings in the new year, Ann
Hello Karla,
What a fun experience seeing the way you developed your painting. Yes, I agree, the line drawing in the corner is a must. It is “you”, and it is wonderful!
Also, I must tell you, that I had so many people try to take my new snowgirl and my other snowpeople this year. They all wanted some and wanted to know where they could get them. But, as the season comes to a close, they are still safely here with me, and a lot more know about you and your fabulous gifts of art and blessings.
What a fun and busy time this Christmas was. James is now safely back in Tokyo, and as it always does, the days he was home just flew by, but I made it a determined effort to focus on each moment and not think about him leaving in just a few days and therefore each minute was so precious.
Sending love and hugs and happy and joyfilled moments to you in this New Year of 2014.
Barbara
Thanks Karla——- so fun!!!
Karla, so, so, so nice to see you back blogging again…just put a smile on my face to see your name in my inbox….you are so right that we can only control how we react to the pain and circumstances in our life…we just need to remember that God is in control!
Love to see the picture develop…Love, laughter and friendship always welcome is what it remind me of…
So glad to see you on here…you are such an inspiration to us all!
Love the painting and your blog!
Thank you Maria!
Glad to be back Regina… hope I able to post more often now!
Your comment made me smile as well Kathy… bless you!
You are always such a blessing and encouragement to me Barbara!!
LOVED hearing about the responses to your snowpeople and glad they brought some smiles!
Good to hear you were able to savor and celebrate the time you had with your son too!
Blessings and God-hugs…
Karla
Thank you Ann… it is good to be back to blogging and I can only hope I’ll be able to do it more often this year!
Love Psalm 37:6… what a great reminder!
Bless you my friend…
Karla
You are very welcome Donna! God bless…
Karla
Good to be back too Irene… I miss you too when I don’t have time to visit here! Hope you’re doing well my friend… and LOVE the saying you suggested… oh so true!
Blessings…
Karla
Oh Barbara… what a great sentiment to share… I love having a better than average full of God’s blessings kind of day!!! Love it!
God-hugs to you my friend…
Karla
I love, love, love this style. I’m so anxious to check out the rest of your website. Something to look forward to after church tonight.
I adore this! Your art is wonderful. Thanks for sharing.
Your line ary is so delightful! (Must be why I have some of your older works in my home.)
Here I am again, Karla! The “other Carla” with JOY!! LOL! Like your Sweet Smile….I have been known by my “Signature Smile”!! 🙂
Your beautiful artwork is so fun to watch take shape!! I loved the choices you made regarding the Doily…and ended up with your “Signature Line Art” in place of the Doily!! Just Beautiful!! The colors are so bright and cheery….and you used one of my very favorite verses also!! Yay!! It’s a KEEPER and bless your Heart for what you’re sharing with all of us!! <3 You truly are a JOY and inspiration to ME!!
Love ya, Sis in Christ! <3
I just saw your “God hugs” sweet! I might have to borrow that line 😉