Today the autumn issue of Marie Claire Idees arrived in my letterbox, and in it was a wonderful journal project – similar to the Word Art Journal. Instead of cutting out words from junk mail, they had used a variety of packaging labels – I will be giving this a try soon!
They also had some other great recycling decoupage ideas – using stamps, postcards, and envelopes.
I love the use of coloured pencils in this project! Note the stars on the wall.
Remember the lemon butter I made last week? I had some egg whites left over so have been working on my piping skills – meringues always remind me of children’s birthday parties, but my family were happy to eat them even without a reason to celebrate.
Following on from my recent lemon butter making, a friend gave me a pile of fresh limes from her tree! I made up a batch of lime curd which is equally delicious. I found the recipe here.
Lisa at Cubby House Crafts has made up some Scrappy Loyalty Card Wallets – check out the fantastic fabric combinations she has used!
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Hi Lisa – Thanks for the Lime Curd recipe link. I love the jar that you have put it in!
that marie claire idee mag looks fab! i dont speak french very well….do you reckon the instructions would be easy to follow?
I love that magazine, but haven’t seen the latest issue yet. Looks like a good one so thanks for the tip!
There you go again with all of the great eye candy! I absolutely love that magazine and all of the ideas in it.
Good job on your piping skills! Next you want to practice you can come over to my house!
I really like the pencil – stars idea !!
The lime curd looks delicious. What recipes do you use it in?
This is where the term “Great minds think alike” would be appropriate!
Also, lime curd–Yum!
Fun ideas. I am really getting into using lots of recycles in my arts and crafts. Fun. My mouth is watering. Looks yummy.
Hi Lisa and Sarah, lovely idea’s….would enjoy making the meringue’s….Warm Regards Lyn The Marcello quilts were popular in the 1920’s -1940’s….lovely and crisp on the bed…
lovely….
I want to try meringue. Is is easy? It is so pretty is seems hard. I am hosting a great giveaway if you want to check it out!
Oooh, that journal looks fantastic. I can’t wait until you try it and inspire us!
That mag looks very inspiring! Yes the color pencils stuff is really different… But…I can’t stop thinking about lime curd! Delish!
Thank you for the link to the lime curd recipe. I had a bag of limes given to me last week. Have you made the ‘peppermint crisp’ meringues??
Delicious pictures! Have a great day//Eva
Oy, your blog makes me hungry! I adore meringues and yours look delicious! I love the use of those pencils too.
Ooo…I’m hoping to get the latest Marie Claire Idees at my newsagent this weekend–can’t wait! Those meringues are so sweet–love the added sprinkles! :o) Lime curd…I think I like the lime almost more than the lemon…if that’s possible–LOL! Thanks, Lisa Happy Day ((HUGS))
Oh Lisa, you are a perfect reminder! I have to buy the new Marie Claire as well. AND I tried you macarons receipe!!! Jummy..thank you for sharing. Warm greetings from Gremany, Julie
Lime curd looks yummy. I have made a lemon-lime combo before.
Your meringues look very professionally piped! You could make little ones and sandwich them together with the lime curd.
Oh goodness! What a fantastic post. I love that project with the colored pencils! Fantastic. And those meringues! Oh I love them. Wish you lived next door! LOL. And hey! if you girls havn’t bee over, you really need to come visit me in my new home on the web! ooxx`jodi
Aw – I have curd envy! 😉 I love all your scrapbooking style inspiration – I just need to find some time to have a go myself 🙂 x
What awesome ideas!!! The stars are so much fun. The lime curd looks delicious.
thanks for the modge podge link!
This time the magazine took a WEEK to arrive!…I got mine yesterday and I love it, I wish I had more time for some of the projects…
Better run quick to the store…I love that magazine!
You’re tempting me with your lime curd! I’l have to find limes in my Paris market – no lime or lemon trees in the streets here in Paris.
You have chosen well using the egg whites to make the meringues, they look a treat and Lime curd is a favourite of mine
It is always a pleasure to catch up on your blog-so many lovely things to read ans look at:)