A VERY sweet giveaway!

My friend Lori over at Ruffles, Ribbons and Roses is holding a lovely giveaway. Check all this out!

A new copy of the Kitchen Linens Book

A lovely time worn Linen towel

A package of K&Company Alphabet Cards (these babies are adorable for display or crafting!)

A 3.7 oz. Yankee Buttercream candle

A fabulous vintage hand-embroidered doily

A red and cream vintage crocheted doily

A red and cream vintage crocheted pot holder

A pack of Lang cherry recipe cards

A box of Wind and Willow White Chocolate Cherry Cheeseball and dessert mix

and a few more little goodies as a surprise!

So how's that?

Easter Wrap-up!

The Easter party at school is over and due to the 94 degree weather here in PA, the chocolate is melted.  I wasn't even thinking about it, but I left it out in the kitchen and being so hot....kids crying that their crosses were puddles of creamy chocolate.  What a mess! 

I thought I'd show some family pictures of the kiddos. 

I'm so awful, but I forgot that to take pictures of Garnet on Easter day!  So, I included some from his Easter party.  I found this link with a cute daffodil project.  They turned out really cute. 

Miss Rhea's Easter Basket Swap Unveiling - Happy Easter!

Yippee!  My first swap is officially done and today is the big unveiling day!  My swap partners were Taylor from MaryJanes and Galoshes and Jeannie from Eye Craft.  I have to say that I am totally in love with everything I received.  I really had wonderful swap partners!  Check out all the other swappers at Miss Rhea's.

First from Taylor~

I love all the taffy colors and sweet pastel ruffles!  Soft aqua, blue, sweet pink.  Love, Love.

The springtime sentiments on the bottom of this little cup is so nice.  A nice breath of spring air!  The wand has been embellished with aqua glitter and has adorable inserts.  The one shown says, "Make it pretty."  It is pretty!

Coordinating spring wrapped candle.

A handmade ribbon rose.  Perfect for hair or anywhere a little pretty is needed.  I believe she has the tutorial on her blog.

Chocolate, taffy colored bunny and glitter clad wand.  Is there anything better?

~Second, but not least....Jeannie.~

I LOVE the sweet cream thick ruffles.  This pretty beauty screams feminine!  The whole kit and caboodle! 

On the top is a Dept. 56 bunny pin with a glassy tinsel neckline.  Directly above is the sweetest little girl ever.  She is hopping all around!  I think this is so stinkin' cute!

I love this little fairy wand.  I will proudly display this year after year.  Above are some yummy embellishments.  I hate to use them because they are so dear.

Any guesses as to what it says?

~What I sent to Taylor and Jeannie~

 

Happy Easter to all!

{rejoice, again i say rejoice}

Rebecca

Only 3 days to go...and Retro Pink Kitchen Tags

Only three days to go until I get to share what my Easter Basket Swap partners sent me.  I just need to edit my pictures and I'll get them up and posted.  I really did have amazing swap partners. 

I made a couple of tags to sell in my Etsy store .  I'm very happy with how they turned out.  I love retro pink kitchens and cupcakes!  Who doesn't? 

I hope you are all getting some of this beautiful, warm weather your way.  Tomorrow, Michael is off and we are headed for the Cherry Blossom Festival in D.C.  Can't wait! 

Have a wonderful day!

Rebecca

Miss Rhea Easter Basket Swap Sneak Peak

I'm very excited about my first swap.  You were to make a mini basket out of a yogurt cup and fill with 5 things.  I'm not sure if anyone could get 5 things to fit inside a little yogurt cup.  Here's a little peek of what I sent out. 

 My swap partners were Taylor from Maryjanes and Galoshes and Jeannie from Eye Craft.

On April 3, I will be posting pictures of what I received and I can not wait to show you all.  I have only received Taylors so far and boy did I squeal like a little girl!  Enjoy the sneak peak!

~XO~

Rebecca

Tutorial~How to make a Candy/Dessert Stand

I love pretty candy and dessert stands.  However, I do not like the pretty price of them!  I was trying to figure out a way to make one and came up with the little one as a first try and then the bigger one.  This is a super easy way to add a little shabby glam to your table.

First, gather your supplies. 

If making a small one, porcelain dessert plate and small candle holder of some sort.  My little glass holder is from the Dollar Store and I know they sell them at Michaels.  If making the large one, a luncheon/dinner plate and chunky candle holder.  I  bought the bigger candle holder on sale at Hobby Lobby in the clearance section.  I believe it was around $3.  It was dark and ugly!  You will also need a tube of glass glue found at any craft store in the glue section.  

Secondly, paint your candle stick if needed.  Mine just got a thin coat of white spray paint.

Lay the plate upside down, apply glue to the top of the candle stick and glue onto the underside of plate.  Let it set there to dry.

That's all!  Really!  I've had my small one for several years now and it always adds a little charm to the table.

The glass bell on top was from Michaels and I used a 40% off coupon and only paid several dollars for it.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask!

Happy Crafting

xo~

Rebecca

Eat, Drink and Be Cherry

Goodbye snow.  I'm sitting here in South-central, PA enjoying the warm sun pushing its way through my windows.  I even gave into temptation and popped open a window.  This may not sound like much, but you have to understand that we have forty big old windows in our house and to pop any open (and keep them open) is a feat in itself!

In several short weeks, it will be that magical time of year in our nations capital.  The National Cherry Blossom Festival.  This year, Michael and I will be going with another couple to spend the day.  We went last year but, unfortunately, the rain from the week destroyed a lot of the delicate blooms.

The festival runs from March 31 to April 11.  We are going to try to aim for  the peak, which is April 3rd through the 8th.  

Here are some pictures to tickle your spring fancy today!  How do you like the editing?  I'm finally trying to figure out my editing program.

Hope you have a springy day!

Rebecca