Almost Sugar Free Rock Candy Recipe

Old fashioned candy never looked so good! Rock candy or swizzle sticks as some call it have been around since the crack of dawn. Not only is rock candy yummy tp eat and fun to look at with all its beautiful rainbows of color but it can also double as an interesting science project in the art of crystalization. But honestly are we really interested in that right now? No I didn't think so! With its wide pallette of colors you can customize this candy to go with any party decor. Of course you can buy it in bulk but why not have some fun and make it at home intead? There are MANY rock candy recipes online but the one that caught my attention was the "sugar free" recipe...well almost sugar free! Now there is no reason to deprive that diabetic at your party or the one who's watching their weight. You can find the recipe here. To add flavor check out Lorann's Oils for candy. You can find them here. Ummm imagine mango or watermelon flavor rock candies? Oh the fun you can have!

Handmade Sour Cream Container Favors

I know, I know, its been way toooo long since I last posted. I have been up to my ears in crafts and trying to make enough stuff to fill my etsy shop. I have been making chipboard epoxy buttons, clay buttons, clay embellishments, and more things to fill my shop. The worst part being is that I keep buying supplies that I think are cute in hopes of using it but don't get around to doing so. What does this mean? I spend more money than whats coming in!...lol! Anyhow I found this adorable craft online that I wanted to share with you my faithful readers! They are handmade sour cream containers which you can fill with goodies and hand out as favors at your next party! I love this craft because you can use all those pretty scrapbook papers and embellish at whim! I love what she has done here...the little flowers with crystal accents...too cute. If you want to make one of your own, the instructions are oh so easy! Just click here and enjoy!

Water It or Vase It!...DIY Vase.

Some things are so simple and nice looking that when you see it you slap yourself in the forehead and say "now why didn't I think of that!?" This is definately one of those moments. These creative yet simple vases are constructed of two materials you can find at any hardware store, pvc pipes and a clamp. The first picture displaying the blue see through pvc pipes I believe are those simple rubber water pipes you might find under your sinks. Now I'm not suggesting you take those out!...its better you go to the hardware store for that. This craft looks simple enough....do I have to explain?!!! Well I guess I should anyways! Just take the rubber pipes and cut to different lengths. Cut the ends on a diagonal for a cooler look. Bunch them up together bringing either ends of all the pipes together. Clamp in the middle and voila...you've got yourself a cool vase!

DIY Butterfly Embellishment Drinking Straws

I know, its been quite some time since I posted. Seems like I say that a lot sometimes at the beginning of my posts! So its usually guilt that drives me to finding and posting an extra cute craft. So in the spirit of cute I present these dreamy fluttery butterfly straws, a different take on the umbrella in your drink embellishment. I know summer is some time off but these lemonade drinks just make me feel that much more ansy for summer to come. The people at Good Housekeeping bring you this latest craft with a downloadable template here. All you have to do is download, trace, cut, and decorate. YES its really THAT easy! Just trace one butterfly onto regular scrapbook material and the other onto vellum to create a layered look. Coordinate these with your next theme party. While your at it, make extras and attach a few on clear fishing line and hang from a tree or the ceiling. Hang butterflys everywhere to create a summer theme that everyone will be sure to love.

Iron On Pillow Case Transfer Project

Tired of DIY projects piling up because every time you start one you think "this one shouldn't take too long"? Before you know it you have several, and I do mean SEVERAL projects on the back burner and not even one complete...sigh! Well rest your head on this one! No...I mean literally...rest your head on this one! This project should take you no more than one hour...tops! Make this for your special someone and put a smile on his/her face with these sweet little words. All you need is

• Two pillowcases (light colors will work best)
• Iron-on Transfer Paper for light colored fabrics. (tee-shirt transfer paper). Be sure that it is the correct type for your color printer. You will need two sheets.
• Color printer
• Scissors
• Iron (no steam)

You can download the iron on transfers along with the instructions here. As usual...have a crafty day!

My Gift to Myself!!!!

You know how something on first sight can just take your breath away and make you say "Oh I love THAT!"? Then you just keep staring at it for days and tell yourself you NEED that or just can't live without it? Then you try to justify WHY you need that?! Then finally you purchase it telling yourself that its really not that much! Well this was exactly my reaction when I was browsing around on Etsy and accidently came across this acrylic laser cut necklace called "Whatever Lola Wants", and boy was I glad! It really was not a whole lot to spend on something this beautiful and unique. It was rather quite reasonable at $22.00 for a piece of neck art! So I have been anxiously awaiting its arrival and today I opened up my mailbox to see the big old box sitting there screaming at me...."open me, open me!" I rushed my package home, laid it down gently on the table and than just tore it open. There in front of me was my gift to myself for being a good girl! We all need to gift ourselves ever once in awhile don't we? Anyhow I took it out and the first thing I noticed was its craftsmanship. I can't believe someone made this! I would have paid double the price for it! The only problem I do have with it is now I need to go find the right top to wear it with! I think a cute little ruffled top might do the trick....think I need to gift myself AGAIN for not spending too much money the first time around...lol! If you've been a good girl and think you need to reward yourself than make your way over here to Untamed Menagerie's shop on Etsy. I promise you won't be disappointed!

Snowman Cookies

Winter time brings so many great memories to mind...playing in the snow with my brother and snowball fights followed by a hot cup of cocoa. These little things stick out in my mind now that I'm an adult. I want to create new special memories...new memories that my daughter will cherish as she grows up. She loves to bake (or help with baking) so I promised myself I would spend one day a week doing this special activity with just her. She also has a creative artsy streak (ummm I wonder where that comes from?!) so I thought making these winter snowman cookies would be perfect! Plus I could not resist the lovely colors of the "disco dust" in the little pots used on the scarves of the snowmen! I just love color! If you want to create your own special memories making these cute winter themed cookies than click here....and as usual, have a crafty day!