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Muffins and Magnets

August 25, 2008 By Spoonful of Sugar - 35 Comments

This week, I have been busy making these cute little canvas magnets based on tutorial from How About Orange. You should check out her blog, she makes some cool stuff! Mum and I covered ours with scrapbooking paper (using Mod Podge of course)  instead of painting them.

I have also been baking for the school lunchboxes this week and made a batch of Choc Chip Muffins, using the recipe I found here. They turned out really well, are easy to make, and freeze well.

Posted by Sarah

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  1. dancin_puffin says

    August 25, 2008 at 6:18 am

    Hi Sarah, your magnets are very stylish and your muffins look really yummy – wish they were in my lunch box 🙂 x

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  2. Suzanne says

    August 25, 2008 at 5:34 am

    I have never thought to cover canvas,s with patterned paper. They turned out so well and I love the colours you used. As for the muffins my kids would love some of them in their lunch box. Yummy.

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  3. Rachel@oneprettything.com says

    August 25, 2008 at 5:57 am

    Those turned out so cute! I love her tutorials!

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  4. Kellie says

    August 25, 2008 at 6:17 am

    Those magnets look almost as good as those yummy muffins Sarah!!!!

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  5. Blossom says

    August 25, 2008 at 6:33 am

    These little canvas magnets are on my ‘To Do’ list too…yours look lovely. And your muffins look so moist…I’ll be checking out your recipe.

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  6. handmaiden says

    August 25, 2008 at 6:41 am

    Those muffins look good and looks like spring with those daffodils

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  7. Hoppo Bumpo says

    August 25, 2008 at 7:46 am

    I love your magnets – the paper looks wonderful. I had been admiring the tutorial over on How about Orange. I wonder if you got your little canvases at Lincraft?

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  8. Stephanie says

    August 25, 2008 at 8:43 am

    Great project Sarah! They look wonderful. I love How About Orange. She always has cool stuff.

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  9. Marian says

    August 25, 2008 at 9:08 am

    hmmm interesting… one can freeze muffins…. dont laugh, Im new in the baking world!

    I love How abour orange. Great blog, lots to see and do!

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  10. Jessica says

    August 25, 2008 at 9:14 am

    Those magnets are great! I’ll have to check out that link. And those muffins look yummy…if one of those were in my lunchbox I would be a very happy girl!

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  11. melissa s. says

    August 25, 2008 at 9:19 am

    both items look yummy! what would the world be without mod podge???

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  12. Dandelion Quilts says

    August 25, 2008 at 10:07 am

    Yummy!

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  13. Jacquie says

    August 25, 2008 at 12:27 pm

    i have some modge podge…hmmm…more christmas gifts?

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  14. Thimbleanna says

    August 25, 2008 at 1:43 pm

    Your muffins look great — could you please send some to me??? I love your little magnets too — very clever!

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  15. jillytacy says

    August 25, 2008 at 4:33 pm

    The paper magnets are lovely! I need to try some modge podge projects. The muffins look delicious too!

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  16. Tine says

    August 25, 2008 at 11:18 pm

    Those magnets look so great! The paper you used is so cute 🙂
    The muffins look delicious too, and a good thing they freeze well!

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  17. The Quilt Buddy says

    August 25, 2008 at 11:26 pm

    Your magnet project is great but not as great as your YUMMY looking muffins! You can put the magnets and the muffins in my lunchbox anytime!

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  18. Michelle says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:01 am

    winter is a great time for muffins and they are always so easy to make…

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  19. Sarah says

    August 26, 2008 at 1:27 am

    I saw those canvases and thought oh la la. DO you think I can find any in Tasmania????

    sigh….

    but on the good side (grin) those muffins look delicious!

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  20. crafty things says

    August 26, 2008 at 2:15 am

    Great looking magnets. Yummy looking muffins!

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  21. Soo says

    August 26, 2008 at 2:34 am

    yummy muffins, what lucky kids to have these in their lunchboxes! beautiful daffodils too – can’t wait for spring!

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  22. Christy says

    August 26, 2008 at 3:24 am

    Hi sarah your baked goods look so delish! Will try that recipe too thsese days.

    Great work on your canvas magnets!

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  23. Rachel says

    August 26, 2008 at 7:53 pm

    Cute magnets!

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  24. raining sheep says

    August 26, 2008 at 5:50 am

    What a cool idea; I will have to check out that site. There is nothing nicer than homemade muffins. I don’t bake very often, but muffins is something I can handle. Thank you for the recipe.

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  25. periwinkle says

    August 26, 2008 at 6:49 am

    i don’t suppose you have any school lunch box ideas do you? These muffins will go down well – yummy
    lisa x

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  26. LizzieJane says

    August 26, 2008 at 8:02 am

    What a great tutorial, these are so cute.
    Lovely muffins and what a yummy treat for the lunch box.

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  27. Tania - Jet Designs says

    August 26, 2008 at 11:36 pm

    Love the magnets Sarah and every time I visit your site I am always left hungry – I wonder why!!

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  28. Dee Light says

    August 26, 2008 at 12:52 pm

    I love the magnets and the muffins!! Thanks for the link. The magnets would be a great activity for older kids!

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  29. Jenny says

    August 26, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    Those magnets sure are gorgeous and would make nice little presents-your muffins look so yummy.

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  30. Alison Boon says

    August 26, 2008 at 10:32 pm

    Lunch box muffins sound very tempting.

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  31. Tracy says

    August 27, 2008 at 2:51 am

    Those are very cute magnets…what a clever idea! Thanks for the link…And to the muffins too…mmm…yummy-yummy ;o) Happy Day ((HUGS))

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  32. frazzy dazzles says

    August 28, 2008 at 1:52 am

    My son is incredibly jealous that chocolate gets to go to school in your household! Jen

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  33. Selina says

    August 27, 2008 at 5:30 pm

    Freezing equals convenience and I am all for convenience and self serve from the freezer. Good idea.

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  34. Erin says

    August 28, 2008 at 10:21 am

    Sarah – your magnets look great! I’m so glad that you and your mom were able to find Mod Podge. Isn’t it wonderful! She told me that you guys had to go buy another bottle! lol! Well at least it’s been put to good use!. Thanks to you and your mom for the comments about my Mom’s b-day party.

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  35. pruh says

    September 4, 2008 at 8:42 am

    nice magnets!I think i m going to make some with my illustrations on it. 🙂

    Reply

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