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Rocky Ledge Bars

September 23, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 5 Comments

If you like chocolate brownie. you will love Rocky Ledge Bars. They have a moist, cake like consistency, and are studded with white and milk chocolate chips; caramel baking bits; and mini marshmallows.Ingredients:·         125 g (1 stick) unsalted … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Bars & Slices, Recipes

Bonjour!

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

Most of our crockery is white - we love having all of our dinnerware and serving ware matching and it is easy to buy replacements when you get the odd plate chipped or broken. Sometimes though, white can be a little bit boring. I jazzed up a few … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Crafts, Miscellaneous Tagged With: cricut, kitchen, vinyl

Sew Can She

September 21, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Just wanted to let you know that we are excited to be guest posting today over at the Sew Can She Blog. Caroline from Sew Can She brings you the best sewing tutorials from around the web every day. We were asked to make up one of the featured sewing … [Read more...]

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Chocolate Whoopie Pies

September 20, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

Chocolate Whoopie Pies are the perfect treat - two little fluffly chocolate cakes, sandwiched together with a delicious chocolate chip buttercream filling. They freeze well and when popped into your lunchbox frozen, are ready to eat for morning … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: Chocolate, whoopie pies

Honey Castella Cake

September 18, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

We love everything Japanese here at A Spoonful of Sugar, and Sarah is always keen to try out recipes for Japanese sweet treats. This week she treated us to a Honey Castella Cake which is a traditional Japanese sponge cake -  made without any oils or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes, Recipes Tagged With: honey, Japan

Drawstring Pouch

September 18, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 9 Comments

Drawstring Pouches are so handy - perfect for storing all manner of things. Using the Pretty Drawstring Pouch Tutorial, we enlarged the pattern by 3/4 inch on all sides to make a slightly larger pouch. These ones have been decorated with a patch of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Sewing, Sewing Tutorials Tagged With: bag

{Book Reviews} Artful Halloween, and Party Ensembles

September 16, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - Leave a Comment

This week we are reviewing two titles that will be of interest to those of you that love to decorate for Holidays and put together Parties for special occasions.Artful Halloween: 31 Frightfully Elegant Projects by Susan Wasinger, is packed with … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Halloween Tagged With: book review

Paper Cut Book Marks

September 15, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 7 Comments

As avid readers and lovers of the classics, we were excited to see the fabulous bookmark project available free this week at the Cricut Craft Room. If you have a Cricut machine head on over to the Cricut Craft Room and download the free software so … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Paper Crafts Tagged With: bookmarks, cricut

The Passing Collective

September 15, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 2 Comments

We are really excited to tell you about an exciting new initiative - The Passing Collective. It was created by Kate Kirkwood of Hug Me Harry & Jodie Maloni of The Haby Goddess in June 2012 to help promote online businesses, including their own, by … [Read more...]

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Funfetti Cookies

September 13, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

If you love buttery sugar cookies, you will enjoy these funfetti cookies which have 100's and 1000's (aka sprinkles) added to the cookie dough. Kids of all ages will enjoy these as a fun treat. Our cookies have been rolled in sugar but if you want … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes

Back to School Basics

September 12, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 61 Comments

The talented paper piecing designers from Sew-Ichigo , Penny and Kerry, have designed a Back to School Basics Set which includes some fabulous patterns to make paper pieced pencils and highlighters. Perfect for your Back to School Projects!Here are … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Back to School, Sewing

Need Cards and Gift Packaging in a Hurry?

September 11, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 3 Comments

We love our Cricut Expression die cutting machine that we use for card making, gift packaging, tags, cutting vinyl and many other crafty projects. You can see some of our Cricut projects here.  Cricut have just released an updated version of their … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping Tagged With: cricut

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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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