Finally - Mobile Picture Scanning!!

This is the coolest gadget I've seen in a long
time!  Check it out at the link below
or the link in Sites I Love.  I've also placed

the YouTube Demo in the right side bar.

Flip-Pal Mobile Scanner

Mobile, Accurate, Quick and Simple,
Versatile, and Keeps the Photo Safe!!
Comes Well Equipped and is
Reasonably Priced - have
a look see! So Cool!!

Have a fantastic Saturday! See ya soon!

Gift Card Bracelet - What?

Hey there!  How is your Thursday so far?  Mine is starting off with a stiff neck so today's post will be quick.

Yes, you read the title of my post correctly - it's a bracelet made from a Walmart gift card!  Upcycled or Recycled?  Well whichever it is, it is very lightweight and came out even better than I expected.  I saw this idea somewhere a while back, but it was done a little differently.  I wanted it to be as feminine as possible - I hope I've achieved it with the addition of the beads on the connecting jump rings.

So the next time you're at Walmart, get a gift card and give it a try.  Or go to our Studio at eWillow and pick up one for yourself (free shipping in the US)!

Thanks for looking - have a great day!

Upcycled "Fishing Swivel" Bracelet and Earring Sets

Hey all!  It's Over the Hump Day - Hurray!!!

First, I want to take a moment to recognize those of you who visit!  I appreciate you taking time to check out my posts and hope you have found something that inspires you in some way. So, thank you!

Today I have a couple pics of upcycled jewelry sets that I made.  Yes, they are made from fishing tackle.  I know it's hard to believe, but it's true - LOL!  Surprisingly, they are quite lightweight and attractive.

What do you think?  I'd love to know.

Hope your day is awesome!  See ya soon.

Teacher Appreciation Day Gifts

Good Morning. 

Today is Teacher Appreciation Day!  Cristian was excited to give his teachers their gifts today.  I made both of them glass tile pendants.  Since, by now they have received them, I can show you the pics.



Cute Tins, huh?

 

Perfect Fit!

 

Inspire

 

Encourage

Both pendants are 1 inch square glass tiles mounted in a shiny silver tray.  The stamped circles (which are a little hard to see in the pics) have the teachers initials.  The chain is a 24 inch length shiny silver ball chain, which can be adjusted to a different length if they wish.  I was pleased with the end result, and these pictures really don't do them justice.

I want to make more and put them in our Studio at eWillow.  They will probably be embellished with beads instead of personalized stamped discs.  But, if I used the metal stamped discs maybe words of encouragement or inspiration would be good - hmmmm - that's something to think about.  So keep an eye out for them to be added to the studio!

Have a terrific Tuesday and see ya soon! 

MeebleMail and Meat Pie

Good morning and happy TGIF!!!!

Wondering what this is?  Well, it's just an example of the awesome stationary that you can use to personalize your e-mail!  This is brand new and is FREE to try.  Go here to check it out and get started:  MeebleMail  Absolutely love this!!!!!!  In fact, I like it so much that I've added it to my Sites I Love in the right sidebar.

I just finished picking out 2 that I liked and tested it in my gmail account.  It works like a charm - easy, step by step instructions at the website made it simple to set up.  There are so many designs available to choose from - it's not easy to pick just one!

Ok, you might have noticed a few new things here in the past few weeks.  The link to watch the American Bald Eagles and their 3 eaglets (which by the way are getting pretty big already),  the link to eWillow.com to our new studio that will share our 'kreations', and, last but certainly not least, the orange ribbon that I wear for my friend, Michele.

(FYI: If you haven't had the chance to check out the Eagles in Decorah, IA, I highly recommend taking the time to do so.  These majestic birds are amazing and watching the eaglets grow is fascinating.  The eaglets are so comical sometimes and always make me smile.  Cristian is hooked - in fact, we all are!  We are getting quite an education about eagles, that's for sure.)

The strawberry jam making was a success on Wednesday.  So happy to have fresh strawberries available to us this early in the year - now we just have to wait for blueberries and blackberries - YUM!

Tonight is Friday Night Game Night and our friends are coming for dinner.  We're having Meat Pie at the request of my friend's daughter.  I know you're asking what in the world is meat pie, right?  Go here for the recipe: food.com (You won't be disappointed!) 

Looks good doesn't it?  I can assure you that it most definitely is!

Have a great rest of your Friday and see ya soon!

3 Scrumptious Truffle Recipes

Good Morning!  School is back in session with only about 6 weeks until summer vacation.  Cristian and I both did not want to get moving this morning.  It's tough to get back in the swing after over a week break!

I figured that maybe something sweet would help put things back in perspective - lol.  Don't these truffles look amazing?  I bet they taste even better!

You can find the recipes for all three here: Truffle Round Up  at landeeseelandeedo.blogspot.com.  There is even a pop out at the end of the post to make saving simple!

Enjoy the truffles and have a great day!  See ya soon!

CUTE Balloon Wreath

Good afternoon!  I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter!  Ours was very nice.

Last week I was looking for ideas to make a spring wreath for my front porch.  In the process of searching, I came across this balloon wreath.  Isn't it cute?  You can check it out here:  Birthday Balloon Wreath  at landeeseelandeedo.blogspot.com

I had seen this before but the colors had been mixed up instead of done in sections.  I'm not sure which way I like it better, but either way it's a unique wreath and totally different from anything than you can buy at the store!  I'm even thinking why would it have to be just for birthdays - why not make one for spring (pastels) or winter (blue and white) or Valentines Day (red, pink and white) or St. Patrick's Day (green and gold) - the possibilities are endless, really.

So, maybe this will be the spring wreath for my porch after all!  Well folks, that's all for today.  Enjoy the rest of your Monday and we'll chat soon.

Bunny Ear Napkins, Chocolate Eggs, Basket Favors and More - Oh My!!

Good Morning!  I'm sorry to have been AWOL the last couple of days - spring break sorta took over.  But, I promise that today's post will make up for my absence.  It's filled with the last of my finds for making your Easter lovely.

Aren't these napkins the cutest things you've ever seen?  Wouldn't they really shine on your Easter dinner table?  Want them on your table - here's the link to the instructions: Bunny Fold for Napkins  Thanks Martha Stewart!

Next, we have sweet Easter Basket favors for your table.  Cute and easy - here's the link:  Easter Basket Favors  Thanks again, Martha!

In my opinion, these look delicious!  Wouldn't your family or friends be surprised to crack an egg and find it filled with chocolate?  My hubby would be in his glory for sure!  Want to make them?  Here you go - Chocolate Filled Eggs  And yes, again we need to thank Martha!



FUN!



These confetti eggs are really cool.  Make a wish and crack an egg on someone's head - sounds like a quirky tradition to me - but I like it!  Cristian would love to crush confetti eggs on our heads!  How about the kids in your family?  They might be a cool addition to your egg hunt...sneak a few in and the lucky ones who find them get to make a wish then crush it! Hmmmm - might have to do that next year! And finally thanks again to Martha Stewart for sharing an unusual tradition with us.  Want to make them part of your Easter festivities?  Go here for instructions: Confetti Eggs

And last but not least, this snuggly crocheted Yo-Yo Bunny!  I've made these in the past and it is super easy and very cute when done.  I've always used pastel colors since that reminds me Easter and bunnies and springtime.  It may be too late for one in your kiddos basket this year, but you'll have plenty of time to get one done for next year!  Absolutely love the thought of something handmade for them to cherish - don't you?  Interested?  Go to Free-Crochet.com, sign up and download the free pattern.  I believe it's listed under Seasonal in Spring & Summer Crochet Patterns. 

Well, that's it for today.  Have a wonderful Easter Holiday and I'll see you soon.

Beaded Eggs

Hey there! 

These beaded eggs would be cute in a basket (without the hanger, of course) or hanging from a branch of an Easter Egg Tree.  Either way, I just love the look.  Want to make your own?  Here's the link and yes, we have Martha Stewart to thank, again - lol!  Bead Kit - Martha Stewart Crafts   I'm not a big fan of blown eggs, so plastic ones would be the ticket - definitely more durable.

I'm happy to have found several different ways to decorate eggs this year versus the regular dye kits at the stores.  It really makes them unique and one of a kind - don't you think?

Tomorrow we are going to pick strawberries - can't wait for strawberry pie and jam!  Stay tuned for more Easter stuff coming up.  Have a great Wednesday - see you soon!

Elegant Easter Eggs

Happy Tuesday!

Aren't these eggs gorgeous?  Want to know how to make them?  Go here to find out how:  Elegant Eggs - Martha Stewart Holidays 

Thanks to Martha Stewart!  The above link will take you to step by step instructions formatted for printing. 

This tutorial is basically the same as the fabric one I posted earlier but I wanted you to see that you can also use other materials to get the same effect.  Also, I would use plastic eggs so they would keep for the following year instead of the blown eggs - but it's certainly your choice. 

That's it for today - have a terrific day - stay tuned for more Easter stuff!!