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Best of 2012

December 27, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 11 Comments

We have really enjoyed sharing our tutorials, projects and recipes with you in 2012. It is hard to believe that another year is nearly over. 2012 has been a great year for A Spoonful of Sugar - we have shared a lot of free tutorials, have opened at … [Read more...]

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Joyeux Noël et Bonne Année

December 23, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 12 Comments

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...]

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Shortbread Stars

December 23, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

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...]

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Christmas Lolly Buffet

December 22, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

One of my favourite childhood memories of Christmas, is having bowls of lollies (candy) on the dinning table for our Christmas lunch. Lollies and chocolates were a big treat when I was growing up, so it was extra special to have them on our table at … [Read more...]

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Candy Cane Cupcakes

December 21, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Candy Cane recipes are always so festive at this time of year.  This week Sarah backed up a batch of chocolate cupcakes that she decorated with a peppermint buttercream frosting, and shards of crushed candy cane on the top. She tried a new technique … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Cupcakes & Muffins, Recipes Tagged With: candy, candy cane

Blog of the Month

December 21, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

Sarah and I are so thrilled to be featured as Blog of the Month in the latest issue of Sew Magazine (UK). … [Read more...]

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Homemade Christmas – 10 Christmas Crafts

December 20, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

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...]

Filed Under: Christmas, Crafts, Miscellaneous, Sewing Tagged With: children's craft

Brown Sugar Cookies

December 19, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

Sarah has baked a big batch of Brown Sugar Cookies and they are packaged up ready for Christmas gift giving. We were allowed to have a sample (for quality control purposes of course!) and they are delicious. They are my favourite type of cookie - … [Read more...]

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Don’t Delay!

December 18, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

Christmas is such a busy time of time. We couldn't survive this time of year without our lists. This year we are hosting Christmas lunch for our extended family of 16 people. We have "To Do" list for gifts; groceries; food to bake/prepare; Christmas … [Read more...]

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Snowflake Cookies

December 17, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

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...]

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Raspberry Ice

December 16, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

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...]

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Handmade with Love Tutorial Contest 2012

December 15, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

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...]

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✨ Meet the Pocketful of Sunshine Bag! This cheerf ✨ Meet the Pocketful of Sunshine Bag!This cheerful little drawstring pouch features a handy divided pocket that's perfect for gift tags, treats, sewing notions, or other tiny treasures.I love projects that are both pretty and practical, and this one is ideal for gifting, organising, or using up those special fabrics you've been saving.The best part? Pull the drawstrings and everything is neatly tucked away inside.☀️ Comment SUN and I'll send you the pattern link via DM.#aspoonfulofsugar #sewingpattern #drawstringpouch #sewinggiftideas
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Looking for a quick Halloween sewing project that' Looking for a quick Halloween sewing project that's practical as well as cute?This Mini Drawstring Bag is perfect for Halloween treats, small gifts, sewing notions, or party favours. The roomy base helps it stand upright, while the drawstring closure keeps everything tucked safely
inside.Best of all, it's a fantastic scrap-busting project. You'll only need four layer cake squares and a length of cord, and most sewists can finish one in under an hour.I stitched this spooky version using Halloween prints, but the pattern works beautifully for Christmas, birthdays, Easter gifts, and everyday storage too.🧵 Beginner-friendly pattern
🎃 Perfect for Halloween treats and gifts
♻️ Reusable alternative to disposable gift wrap
📩 Comment MINI and I'll send you the link#minidrawstringbag #halloweensewing #sewingpattern #giftbagsewing
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What's Your Birthstone Sewing Project? ✨💎 From ru What's Your Birthstone Sewing Project? ✨💎From ruby reds to sapphire blues and opal pastels, I've matched 12 sewing projects to the colours of the traditional birthstones!🎂 Find your birth month, discover your project, and see if it's a perfect match.Did you get your favourite? Or are you tempted by a different month's project? 😊👇 Tell me your birth month and project in the comments!🧵 Comment PATTERNS and I'll send you a link to our pattern store.#sewingpatterns #sewingprojects #makersgonnamake #sewinginspiration #handmadegifts
🎃 Made with 30 tiny 2" squares and fussy-cut Hallo 🎃 Made with 30 tiny 2" squares and fussy-cut Halloween prints from Good Spirits by Ruby Star Society!Watch this Handy Drawstring Pouch transform from folded flat into a sweet little candy-filled pouch. Perfect for scraps, gifts, and Halloween treats.🧡 Comment HANDY for the pattern link! 👻✨Pattern: Handy Drawstring Pouch (3 Sizes) - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#handydrawstringpouch #halloweensewing #rubystarsociety
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🎁 Stop buying gift bags! Reusable fabric gift tot 🎁 Stop buying gift bags!Reusable fabric gift totes are a beautiful way to present gifts and become part of the gift itself.This All Seasons Gift Tote was sewn using Liberty's gorgeous Gifts from the Garden collection, filled with tiny strawberries, lemons and blossoms. I finished it with an appliqué patch and woven tag.These reusable totes are perfect for birthdays, Christmas, Mother's Day, teacher gifts and more, and can be enjoyed long after the gift has been opened.Pattern available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop. Comment SEASONS for a link. ✨#allseasonsgifttote #Libertygiftsfromthegarden #fabricgiftbag #handmadegifts #sewingproject @regent_street_fabrics
🎀 Why use gift wrap when you can sew a Ribbon Pouc 🎀 Why use gift wrap when you can sew a Ribbon Pouch?Featuring grommets and a ribbon closure, this beginner-friendly project is quick to sew and makes any small gift feel extra special. Best of all, the recipient can reuse it again and again.🧵 Beginner friendly
✨ Scrap friendly
🎁 Perfect for gifting
💕 No zipper requiredComment RIBBON and I'll send you the pattern link via DM.Fabric: Liberty tana lawn and white linen
Pattern: Ribbon Pouch (3 Sizes) available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#ribbonpouch #handmadegifts #beginnersewing #giftsewing #Libertyfabric
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