Hippity Hoppity Easter's on it's way!

In only 2-1/2 weeks.  Can you believe it?!

So, naturally, I had put a few Eastery do-dads here and there.  A little late, I guess, by blogdom time, but the house needed some Eastery/springy freshness for sure.

A cute, easy sparkly egg garland made using those glittery eggs on a stick from the DT.  

Super quick.  Super easy.   Super cute!

Now, I know you've seen these guys at lots and lots of blogs, but they're so darn sweet!

From Pier 1 they are, and I bought the tubby one on the right last year.

  I was pleased to see Pier 1 had them again this year, so I couldn't resist adding to the family by snagging up "dad", on the left, and that cute little baby bunny there in the middle.

Of course, Eastering up the place wouldn't be complete without tossing around the fabric carrots I made last year.  

I debuted them last year in this blog entry.

And in case you'd like to knock out a bushel of your own fresh fabric carrots, Clare, from 

Clare's Craftroom 

generously shared a  tutorial for you to make your very own.

Can I just say, when I purchased those vases below at Ikea a couple years ago, I used I would bought a case!  They were so cheap.  Maybe $1.99 a piece, if that.  They may have been only $0.99.  Anyway, I think they sold out of them a while back. 

I just love 'em!!!  

I even had someone email some months ago because she was searching for them for her wedding centerpieces, Googled them, and my blog came up and she offered to buy them from me double what I paid! I know . . . how mean.  I should have sold them to her.  But then I'd have none!

I just love that vintage Easter postcard.  What a work of art.  

The snowdrop flowers really convey an Eastery/springy feeling. 

That WalMart BH&G fall tray being put to good use again.  I always feel like I have to ground tablescapes with either a tray, a mini quilt, a platter . . . something.  Is that weird?  Maybe it's a bit of that OCD I think I have showing up! LOL  A feeling that I have to compartmentalize everything.

Another Pier 1 purchase that's been seen all over blogdom in many forms,

the moss bunny on a stick.

I obviously wasn't nearly as creative as so many others.  Rather boring, actually.  How uninspired is it just sticking that guy in a potted plant? 

I think he's cute in there anyway!

And I just love how this pot has become all craggily and pitted.  Not sure how that happened.  Probably from the weather, I guess, but I think it looks neat.

Inspirational faux stones.  I showed you how to make your own in this blog entry.

Quick way to dress up a boring pillar candle.  A faux stone and some jute twine.  How simple is that?

Before we know it, we'll all be showing off our fun 4th of July goodies!  :o)

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Tiny Treasures in the Mail

Boy, did I have a fabulous treat come in the mail the other day!

My sweet blogging friend,

Angie of Hopemore Studio

sent me one of her amazing works of art.  

A beautiful collage egg.  

I knew it was coming.  She emailed me a while back to let me know she had saved one for me in case I didn't receive one of her amazing creations in an Easter egg swap in which we both had participated.  Disappointingly, I had not, so she told me she was sending one out to me.  

How sweet is that?!

As if saving and sending me one of her beautiful eggs wasn't enough, she also enclosed a sampling of salvaged trinkets.  

What fun little treasures!

Then Angie really spoiled me.  With all the other wonderful treasures, she sent along a tiny wrapped secret gift. 

Gently swaddled in white muslin, tied with lavender seam binding, was another one of her amazing works of art ~ a polymer faux slide depicting a vintage scene of passersby at the base of the Eiffel Tower. 

Isn't it beautiful?!

Thank you soooo much, Angie!  

What a wonderful and generous treasure trove you gifted me.   I can't express enough how much I so love the gifts you sent.  I'm truly humbled by your generosity.

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PEANUT BUTTER CUPS

I originally posted this back at Christmas, but wanted to share the recipe for those who might have missed it.  

Easter and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups ~ they definitely go together!

Substitute the Christmasy mini muffin baking cups for Easter or springy ones, and you've made a quick, easy and yummy treat for Easter.

This recipe came from my friend Beth.  Super easy, but even better, rich and creamy and yummy!

9 oz white chocolate chips

8 oz semisweet chocolate chips

1-1/2 cups peanut butter

{makes about 60 cups using mini papers}

Heat white chocolate and 3/4 cups of the peanut butter over medium low heat until melted and smooth.  

Spoon enough into bottom of each paper liner - about a 1/4 of inch or so.  

Refrigerate for 5 to 10 minutes.  

Meanwhile, melt the semisweet chocolate chips and remainder of peanut butter over medium low until smooth.  

Add this chocolate mixture over the cooled, firm white chocolate peanut butter.  

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FRESH FABRIC CARROTS

How stinkin' cute are these??!!!

Find the tutorial at

Clare's Craftroom

Super duper easy ~ if you sew.  And even if you're a novice at sewing, still super easy.

Just follow Clare's easy instructions, and you can "harvest" your own bunch of fresh fabric carrots.

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FABRIC EASTER EGGS

My swap eggs are done!  I kinda like 'em :o) 

Wish I'd made more so I could have some for myself.  

I'll be mailing them off to Cindy over at Thimbleprims, and I can't wait to see what I get in return.

I used a pattern I've had for years.  Back then, the pattern company was called Farmyard Creations.  Karla Eisenach was the owner/desinger.  Now the company is called Sweetwater and has branched into designer paper crafting items along with their fabric and patterns lines.  They also have a lovely blog showcasing many of their items.  You should check out both their website and their blog.  Oh, and they have an Etsy store too.

The pattern actually has you create little "creatures" out of the eggs.  A cute ducky and bunny.  I made these little guys . . . oh . . . I bet 15 or more years ago.

For this swap, I made just the egg shapes using some of Amy Butler's fabrics, and embellished them with rick rack, fabric flowers and flat pearls. 

If you would like to try making some of these cute fabric eggs,  Kim at Retro Mama gives you a free tutorial and pattern.  

I can't wait to share the eggs I receive from the swap.  I'm sure they're all going to be fabulous!

A little gift for the Hostess ;o)

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