Hope 2013 has got off to a great start for you! We are looking forward to a new year that is full of possibility.It has been a while since I have done any recreational sewing. Now that the Christmas decorations have been packed away and life is … [Read more...]
New Years Eve Decorations
For our New Years Eve dinner, we have made Confetti Baubles to put at each place setting. They are easily made by filling a plain glass bauble with confetti. We added a vinyl 2013 to the outside of the glass. To stop the baubles rolling around the … [Read more...]
Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année
1. Candy Cane Milkshake 2. Our Christmas Table 3. Snowflake Bottle 4. Joyeux Noel Gift Tags. 5. Candy Cane Cupcakes 6. Gingham Stars 7. Brown Sugar Cookies 8. Christmas Place Cards 9.Chocolate Spoons 10. Cookie Cutter Ornaments 11.Christmas … [Read more...]
Shortbread Stars
Do you have special family Christmas recipes? Those treats that you only make once a year? One of our family's favourites, is Shortbread Stars. They are little bite sized shortbreads that look so festive and are great to share. I had a spare hour … [Read more...]
Homemade Christmas – 10 Christmas Crafts
It is hard to believe that Christmas is nearly here again. Although time is running low, there is still time to make a few special touches for Christmas. Nothing gets you in the Christmas spirit quite like some Christmas crafting with the carols … [Read more...]
Snowflake Cookies
One of the many things we love about Christmas here at Chez Sugar is baking cookies for family and friends. Sarah, our resident baker, is in charge of the cookie baking this year, while I sort out the cookie packaging.First up, Sarah has made a … [Read more...]
Raspberry Ice
A quick, fun and festive idea for Christmas entertaining is Raspberry Ice. It is so simple - pop a raspberry or strawberry into an ice cube tray. Fill with water and freeze. Hey presto ... you have raspberry ice! We used a star ice cube tray that we … [Read more...]
Handmade with Love Tutorial Contest 2012
If you are looking for some last minute inspiration for holiday gifts to make, you can't go past the lovely range of 130+ tutorials over at Handmade With Love Pink Chalk Studios Tutorial Contest. The tutorials are grouped into Gifts for Friends; … [Read more...]
