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Lazy Sunday

October 17, 2010 By Spoonful of Sugar - 24 Comments

Sarah spoilt us this afternoon with a lovely batch of Marble Cupcakes. She used a recipe from Martha Stewart Cupcakes  – they were delicious!

Thanks to Susan for alerting me to the fact that Spotlight had some polka dotted wrapping paper. I dashed over there this morning and snaffled up the last three rolls. Everything looks better wrapped in polka dots as Sarah and I proved this afternoon when we gave this gift the polka dot treatment! I love the card that Sarah made (using the Paisley Cartridge on the Cricut).

Do you remember the Advent Houses I designed for Quilting Art Gifts? Susan from Studio Adventures has made up an Advent Village for her newly married daughter. Here is her version – don’t they look amazing!

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  1. lille stofhus says

    October 17, 2010 at 7:11 am

    WOW
    I love the Adventhouses.

    Gela

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  2. suzitee says

    October 17, 2010 at 7:21 am

    The Advent calendar looks great! It’s always amazing to see others interpretations of your ideas 🙂
    LOL about the polkadot paper…I’m glad you managed to find some…I didn’t think it would last long! How great does it look with the red/white twine? Thinking I should have bought more 🙂
    Have a great week xxx

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  3. Mary says

    October 17, 2010 at 8:17 am

    The cakes looks delicious. Nothing beats a relaxing Sunday with cupcakes and tea.

    Love the advent calendar and polka dots wrapping paper.

    Mary

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  4. Katie says

    October 17, 2010 at 8:35 am

    Those cupcakes look so good!

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  5. Tracy says

    October 17, 2010 at 9:05 am

    Sounds like my kind of Sunday too! Those muffins look soooo good…*drool*… ;o) The advent village is a wonderful idea. I’ve not made an advent calendar in a long time–this inspires. Happy Weekend, Lisa ((HUGS))

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  6. Christy says

    October 17, 2010 at 9:06 am

    I totally adore the crafts you make! I guess we just can’t get enough of polka dots. It’s too pretty!

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  7. Simone de Klerk says

    October 17, 2010 at 9:26 am

    I am still waiting for the magazine I ordered. The Advent houses are so adorable!!!

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  8. Bela says

    October 17, 2010 at 11:32 am

    Dear, I always have a magic tour around here!!! Thanks!!!! It is all wonderful!!!

    Love! Bela.

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  9. periwinkle says

    October 17, 2010 at 11:57 am

    You can’t go wrong with polka dot paper and the advent village is just great

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  10. Tine says

    October 17, 2010 at 12:54 pm

    The advent houses are too cute!! And those marble cup cakes look delicious – every time I visit here, I get cravings for cake. LOL!

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  11. Highland Monkey's says

    October 17, 2010 at 1:12 pm

    Yum those cakes look delicious and the red spotty paper makes parcels look extra special.

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  12. maree says

    October 17, 2010 at 3:21 pm

    Love the polka dots – what a score:) And was very excited when I visited my best quilting buddy a week ago and she had the magazine with your Advent houses in them – I was able to say “Oh I’ve seen them” …. felt like I knew someone famous!!!!!!! We plan to have a quilt together and make a set each. Ciao

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  13. Kate says

    October 17, 2010 at 3:38 pm

    So true – you can never go wrong with red spots. Those cakes look delicious.

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  14. Ali Honey says

    October 17, 2010 at 4:01 pm

    That polka dot wrapping paper is just lovely!

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  15. Shannon says

    October 17, 2010 at 6:31 pm

    Love Martha Stewart Cupcakes… and polka dot paper (especially red!)… and the advent houses. Your blog is just making me all-around happy tonight! 🙂

    Reply
  16. Terriaw says

    October 17, 2010 at 6:47 pm

    We had marble cake at our wedding, so now I’m inspired to try these cupcakes after seeing yours. You’re right, everything looks better wrapped in polka dot wrap. How fun to give such a beautiful gift. And even more fun to see someone else make your cool Advent houses! I can’t wait to try them too.

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  17. Linda says

    October 18, 2010 at 1:48 am

    Gee thanks, between you and Susan there will be no polka dot paper any where in Perth? The card looks great and oh so pretty wrapped up. Sarah’s cupcakes look oh so yummy, and how great is that advent calendar/house.
    xx

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  18. Nanette Merrill and daughters says

    October 18, 2010 at 9:47 am

    Love love the little house adventornaments. So sweet. I want them! I have never made a marble cake. My mom used to make them all the time when I was a kid. Those cupcakes remind me of her cakes. Delicious looking.

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  19. Dogwood says

    October 18, 2010 at 3:17 pm

    i just went back and read you fun last three blog posts. all so sweet. i love the bed and lovely pillowcase. i can’t get enough polka-dots.

    cute shoes!

    enjoy your days.

    Reply
  20. Handmade in Israel says

    October 19, 2010 at 4:08 am

    Love the polka dot paper and of course Sarah’s card. Cute! Another recipe to have a go at too… thanks!

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  21. Thimbleanna says

    October 19, 2010 at 6:14 am

    You guys make the cutest stuff on your cricut! I love the polkies — they’re just perfect!

    Reply
  22. em's scrapbag says

    October 19, 2010 at 8:19 am

    The cupcakes look scrumpcious!
    And yes dots make gifts even better. Love the little houses. So very very cute!

    Reply
  23. Sew Ladybug Sew says

    October 19, 2010 at 2:17 pm

    I love the advent village, what a fun idea

    Reply
  24. Ally Johnston says

    October 20, 2010 at 5:49 pm

    That advent village is just such a great idea.

    Reply

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