Mosiac Monday

In our current age of e-mail and texting, hand-written notes have seemed to just vanish. I mean really, when was the last time you got a hand-written note written on pretty stationary or a unique card?
There is just something so special about opening up your mail and receiving a letter that a friend took time to write out.
My challenge to you this week is to write at least one handwritten note, either for a friend's birthday, a get-well card, or even a "just because" note. I am sure they would be thrilled to receive it!
Let the below cards get you inspired..




Left to right:
1. Pillow boxes by LilithEvy
(if you use these as envelopes, you can include a little gift!)

2. Custom Monogrammed cards set by SewColorfulDesigns

3. Dahlia Garden note cards by artistscs8

4. Boxed Set of 12 Handmade Cards by capturingcreativity

5. Cupcake Thank-you notes by graciegirlnotes

6. Peonies in a Vase, Fine Art Print note card by JudyStalus

Make sure to stop by these shops and check out their other great cards!

Feel free to leave a comment letting my know how you liked this week's mosaic!

Sushi Anyone?

Recently listed magnet on
Emariecreations

St. Patrick's Day Giveaway!- CLOSED

I am very excited to be posting my first giveaway! Two people will get a chance to win a pair of St. Patricks Day earrings, hand-crafted by me!
Here is the first pair:

One of the more traditional symbols of St. Patricks Day is the shamrock.
One person will win a pair of shamrock earrings, handcrafted just for this giveaway!



The second person will win a lovely, yet a bit less traditional pair of earrings.
The two handcrafted polymer clay swirl beads have been covered with a clear varnish, with makes them look almost glass-like!



And here's how to enter!

1. Leave a comment here with either your e-mail or Etsy shop address so I can contact you.(And be assured, I will NEVER use your e-mail for any other purpose than contacting you if you win)) **This one is Mandatory**

2. Tweet about this giveaway - 1 entry

3. Blog about the giveaway ( leave a link to the post)- 2 entries

4. purchase something from Emariecreations - 6 entries

Make sure to do each entry seperately!

The giveaway ends March 5 at 12 pm noon Central time, and the winners will be posted soon thereafter.

Good luck!

Giveaway!

Enter to win this set of donut push pins,( made by me!) by clicking on this link: Donut Push Pin Giveaway

Featured Etsian

Today's featured Etsian is Stacey from TheMonkeyFactory!
Stacey makes each monkey in her home-based shop in West Sussex, England. Each monkey is hand-stitched, making each unique and one-of-a-kind.
Stacey says that her monkeys would make great gifts for all ages, and she likes to consider this while she in making them. She uses a variety of eyes to create different personalities for her monkeys. Some use buttons, while others have felted eyes, which are safe for the little ones.
I love how she includes a name and Bio for each monkey, which I think is a unique and nice touch. Stacey allowed me to pick the pictures for this feature, so let me introduce you to the monkeys I picked:

This is Charlie. He has already sold, but I couldn't resist showing this one. The colors would be perfect for a little boy!



And this is little Paige. Isn't she adorable?? I love how Stacey used "fuzzy" socks to create a whole new dimension on the traditional sock monkey. I think it was a great idea!




And lastly, Alucio. Isn't she so bright and cheery?



Many thanks to Stacey and her monkeys for making this a fun and delightful feature!
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Mosiac Monday

Welcome to my newest blog feature, Mosiac Mondays! Each Monday I will feature a mosiac of hand-picked Etsy items that follow a theme.
This week's theme is WHITE....




Left to right:

Away Original Fine Art Photograph by kittyrogers

Cream White Peony Blossom Wedding Comb by ayawedding


Translucent Porcelain Egg, Votive Soy Candle by Revisions

Aloe and White Lilac Natural Soy Candle by BarefootBathandBody


Ecochic Bridal Ballet Flats by TheGeneration


White Cascading Flower Magnets by DashingEtc.

White Moonstone Pendant by StemsandPieces

White Pearls and Sterling Silver Earrings by DiamondSand

Make sure to check out the rest of these great shops!

Mosiac Monday Themes Coming soon....

~Shoes
~Spring Fling
~Just a Note
~ Don't Be Blue
And more!

Sweet Saturday

Today I was browsing through one of my favorite baking sites called
Baking Bites

I love the delicious array of sweet breads, muffins, cookies, and cakes displayed here! Even if you are not into sweets, this website covers that as well with a delicious variety of savory soups and main dishes to balance out the sweets.
Another great part about this website is the scrumptious array of pictures for every recipe. I like to have an idea of what my baked good is going to look like when it is done! =)

Your kids ( or yourself!) would be delighted to see one of the below recipes gracing the breakfast table next Saturday.
( That's Big Blueberry Muffins picture above)


Sugar Donut Muffins
These sugar-topped donuts combine the best features of donuts in a package that is easy to make and far lower in fat than a deep-fried donut because they are baked.




Toaster Strudels
You will probably never go back to boughten Toaster Strudels again! Don't these look GOOD??

Fabulous Friday Finds

Fabulous Friday Finds, hand-picked by me from Etsy.com


ALL FIRED UP Five Strand Bracelet with Sponge Coral and Freshwater Pearls.

Isn't this bracelet so pretty? I really like the colors used.
Find this and more beautiful jewelry here:
Meditations Etsy shop




Glass Ladybug Greeting Card

I think this card is just adorable! I really like how the glass is used to create a dimensional feature to this card.
Find more of the cute cards here:
HolliebyGollie's Etsy shop




Red Stripe Earrings
I really like the look of these earrings! Simple, yet so fun!
Take a look at these, plus more great jewelry here:
hollystott'ss Etsy shop



Want to be picked for my next Fabulous Friday Finds feature?
Leave a comment here or contact me through my Etsy shop and I will take a look at your shop!

Donut Making....

Polymer clay donut making that is! Donuts are some of the easiest, yet I think, the most fun creations to make! From "sprinkles" to "glaze", you can't go wrong with these sweet confections...



These donuts will be turned into magnets, push pins, and dollhouse miniatures



Hungry yet?








Be on the look out for a chance to win a set of donut push pins very soon!

Handmade Bath Products Giveaway!

I always enjoy finding out about natural skincare products, so I was very excited to learn about this giveaway!
Enter to win a RitualBath Face Mask ( shown above) here:
RitualBath Giveaway


Don't these look great?





Giveaway ends February 24

Jewelry Giveaway

Enter to win $40 gift certificate to Cap Creations, a lovely online jewelry store!
To enter, go here:
Cap Creations



Here are some of my favorite jewelry pieces from Cap Creations:









Winners will be announced on February 23

Cheery Yellow

Recently listed earrings in my Etsy shop, Emariecreations

Welcome!

Hello, and welcome to my blog!
Here at The Frosted Button I will be featuring giveaways, Etsy shops, fun projects, and more!
I have been an Etsy seller for 7 months, and a crafter pretty much all my life!

Have fun creating!

~Samantha