At the markets in Shanghai we spotted some Clam Shell cases made with some beautiful silk fabrics. We were fascinated by their design. They consist of three sides and when the ends are pushed inwards, they open. We later discovered they are called … [Read more...]
Coconut Layer Cake
Hope everyone has a wonderful Easter and enjoy celebrating with family and friends. For our Easter celebrations, Sarah has baked us a Coconut Layer Cake with a marshmallow frosting.The Coconut Layer Cake tastes as good as it looks, and is the perfect … [Read more...]
Almond Cake
If you are after a lovely cake for an afternoon tea, you can't go past Almond Cake. It is a light, buttery cake, with an almond topping, and goes perfectly with a cup of tea.What we love about this cake is that the Almond Topping is baked on in the … [Read more...]
12 Travel Inspired Tutorials
Over the past couple of years, we have shared a number of travel inspired tutorials on A Spoonful of Sugar. We wanted to group them together in one post - they would make great gift ideas for family and friends who love to travel.To go to the … [Read more...]
Camera Pouch {Tutorial}
I received an early Mother's Day gift this week from my lovely family - a new camera to take on our trip to Paris. I usually travel with my Canon DSLR but it is bulky and heavy to carry around, and I won't have Mr Sugar to carry it for me this trip. … [Read more...]
Easter Cupcakes
Transform some vanilla cupcakes, into Easter Basket Cupcakes with some piped buttercream, a filligree handle, and some mini chocolate eggs. A yummy Easter treat!Sarah baked up a batch of vanilla cupcakes using the perfect vanilla cupcakes recipe by … [Read more...]
Craft Tree
Interweave have just put out a range of sewing books, under the Craft Tree label. I am thrilled to have projects in Just for Kids, Teacher Gifts and Everday Totes.Just for Kids has my Bath Buddies project (as seen on the cover) which are wash mitts … [Read more...]
12 Easter Craft Projects
With two weeks until Easter, it is time to get your Easter Crafting on! Here is a round up of our most popular Easter inspired projects from the past few years. Click on the title under each picture to be taken to the original … [Read more...]
