Feeling Creative Today? Favorite DIY Around The Net

I found several really neat DIY sites that have very unique and/or practical ways of creating things.  I thought I would share these with you today:

For instructions on how to make this Sweet cupcake toppers go to http://annies-eats.com/2011/02/28/how-to-make-dried-pineapple-flowers/ .  Following there step by step instructions makes this so easy!

Believe it or not this beautiful molded rose was made from plastic spoons!  Find out how to create these wonderful pieces with a great step by step DIY lesson  at http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/plastic-spoon-rose.

Just in time for you to make to deck your halls for Christmas.  I love this beautiful Lace Lamp/Doily Lamp and it is so easy to make that she shows the kids helping!  Go to http://dosfamily.com/2011/01/lace-lamp/ for this great DIY project.

I am a pack rat that has to alway make sure that I keep myself in check otherwise I would save everything.  But now I have a great excuse to at least save my Toilet Paper Rolls!  This wonderful wall art was created by cutting toilet paper rolls and shaping them.  Find the complete DIY at http://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/toilet-paper-roll-wall-art

Sunday Treasuries Featuring Butterfly In The Attic

So today is a little slower than I would like.  I know business has its ups and downs, but when you are first starting off it seems that the downs outweigh the ups.  But I believe in the power of positive affirmation, so ... I affirm that I will be successful and this week will be a prosperous week for me and for my friends.  To start our week rolling, here are some treasuries that feature my shop and my fellow Estian’s.  Please click on the treasuries, stop in and set a spell... don't forget to say HI to the Butterfly.   Thank you

A Super Way to Celebrate the First Day of Spring - Product Review

During this week I received in the mail three very uplifting items in the mail and since Spring has not made it to me yet it was very much needed.  Nothing heals the soul wounded by the winter blahs like awesome lip-gloss and homemade Neapolitan marshmallows.  These were just what the doctor (or maybe psychologist) ordered.  My first kudos goes to Anderson Soap Company where I purchased my wonderful lip-gloss.  I received Butter Rum for myself and Wintergreen for my husband who has reported that he is equally impressed.

These were creamy yet long lasting with a wonderful scent.  They can be purchased by going to their ETSY shop:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/dennisanderson?ref=seller_info

The other uplifting treat I received this week was a very tasty and sweetly packaged marshmallow from The Realist Mermaid Natural Confections.  I had purchased her sample called "Ugly Feedback Almost Free Mallows."  Based on that description I was expecting just a simple sample but received a wonderfully packaged large Neapolitan delight.  I was so pleasantly surprised I took a picture of it to share with you.

The Mermaid's site can be found on ETSY at http://www.etsy.com/shop/realistmermaid?ref=seller_info

I suggest placing your orders early for Easter.   Just imagine the response you will receive from kids and adults alike when they see these smartly packaged treats in their Easter baskets. 


http://www.etsy.com/listing/62722455/best-value-classics-mega-pack

While my kids were growing up I would purchase their Easter candies from local specialty candy shops so that they wouldn't wonder why the Easter Bunny was so cheap or how come they never noticed him shopping at Wal-Mart to get M&Ms.  I love that with technology we can easily create the fantasy and keep those traditions alive.

Hoppy shopping.

Saturday's Treasury

In honor of starting my new ESTY Store The Butterfly's Buttons I decided to create a wonderful treasury featuring some of the many wonderful finds using or about Buttons.   Some are even edible!!!
I hope you enjoy it as much as I did putting it together.