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July 21, 2009 By Spoonful of Sugar - 31 Comments

Sorry that it has been a bit quiet over here at “A Spoonful of Sugar”. Due to a computer malfunction on DS’s computer we had to re-load  a lot of software and updates again which used up most of our monthly broadband allowance – we are on strict internet rations for the next two weeks so I apologise for not answering emails and leaving comments! 

Sarah and I are having a run of good luck lately. We recently won a giveaway over at Lucky Frog and Rumi sent us this very clever and practical reusable gift bag – it is such a brilliant idea! She also popped in some cupcakes and sprinkles fabric for us (she knows us too well)- thanks again Rumi! 

We are having some cold and wet weather here over the past weeks. I have been running up some lavender and wheat bags for gifts. 

Over the weekend, I made up a batch of apple and custard cupcakes – they got the seal of approval from the family so will be making more of these. They have a delicious custard filling in the centre of the cake – yummm. You can find the recipe at Sugar Fish. Thanks Ruth!

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  1. Tania - Jet Designs says

    July 21, 2009 at 2:52 pm

    the cupcakes look interesting – Ella and I made Blueberry Breakfast Muffins yesterday – I must share the receipe!

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  2. clare's craftroom says

    July 21, 2009 at 3:04 am

    It’s amazing how much stuff we can get done when we lose our computers . Thanks I’m hungry now .

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  3. Annie says

    July 21, 2009 at 4:21 am

    I’ve had computer problems too lateley

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  4. Rachel says

    July 21, 2009 at 4:24 am

    Those cupcakes look fantastic!

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  5. texmorg says

    July 21, 2009 at 4:26 am

    Lucky you. I love Rumi’s blog such a talented lady. (i think i followed the link from your blog). Am going to check out those cup cakes now they look delish.
    xx Linda
    Very quiet craft wise around here.

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  6. Stephanie says

    July 21, 2009 at 4:41 am

    A cupcake with my morning tea would be perfect! LOVE the bag Rumi sent. She’s so sweet.

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  7. suzitee says

    July 21, 2009 at 4:58 am

    I thought you’d been quiet, but put it down to school hols! I’m having computer issues too…such a pain!
    Your cakes look delish…love a yummy cupcake. Good to see someone I “know” winning some blog candy…congrats to you both xxx

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  8. Cascade Lily says

    July 21, 2009 at 5:32 am

    Those cupcakes look good enough to eat! LOL

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  9. Tracy says

    July 21, 2009 at 6:06 am

    Glad you are up and running online again! :o) Cupcakes…mmm…It’s always so delicious around here! And love that dot fabric! Happy Days to you all ((HUGS))

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  10. Christy says

    July 21, 2009 at 6:15 am

    i want to make those cupcakes but wonder where i can get custard powder! Glad your computer is up and running again.

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  11. Tania says

    July 21, 2009 at 6:25 am

    Will you stop with all that scrummy baking already?! I’m going to have to start working out prior to visiting.

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  12. LADY BEVERLY says

    July 21, 2009 at 7:24 am

    Silly question – but where does one purchase the wheat for the wheat bags? I have my own lavendar patch but don’t know where to look for the wheat.

    Great gifts!

    Happy Day!

    Bev

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  13. Happy Cottage Quilter says

    July 21, 2009 at 7:55 am

    Great prizes. And what yummy looking goodies (fabric and eating kind)!

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  14. Henrysmomsmusings says

    July 21, 2009 at 8:58 am

    Congratulations on your recent win. Cupcakes (both kinds) and sprinkles – how delicious! Your lavender and wheat bags look soooo good – are they meant to be used as eye bags?
    Sorry about the computer problems, those are never, ever fun.

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  15. goldenbird says

    July 21, 2009 at 9:05 am

    Those lavender and wheat bags look so sweet. The cupcakes look delicious!

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  16. Vickie says

    July 21, 2009 at 9:10 am

    Congratulations on winning some great stuff! Those apple cupcakes look so good! I’m gonna have to try them!

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  17. two hippos says

    July 22, 2009 at 2:50 am

    thoes cupcakes do look very good!

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  18. Maria Rose says

    July 21, 2009 at 11:55 am

    Sounds like a lovely weekend. Hopefully your computer problems are under control, that can be such a pain.

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  19. Chocolate Cat says

    July 21, 2009 at 12:30 pm

    Apple and custard muffins are a favorite in our house, think we must have a slightly different recipe, ours have like a crumble topping on them. Think I may go and whip some up now for lunches – yum!

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  20. handmaiden says

    July 21, 2009 at 5:16 pm

    How do we live without computers these days! send some of that rain over here please.

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  21. The Quilt Buddy says

    July 21, 2009 at 5:24 pm

    The cupcakes look so yummy!

    Congrats on your winnings!

    Good luck with the computer issues.

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  22. Janellybelly says

    July 21, 2009 at 5:47 pm

    What lovely gifts you won in the giveaway. Your heatbags are gorgeous & very practical in this chilly weather. The cupcakes look delicious, must pop over to Ruths blog for the recipe.
    See you soon xx

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  23. Handmade in Israel says

    July 22, 2009 at 1:11 am

    Delicious sounding cupcakes! Lovely viewing as always!

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  24. em's scrapbag says

    July 22, 2009 at 6:35 am

    That bag is adorable. The cupcakes look oh so yummy.

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  25. Angel.Pearls says

    July 22, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    Some newmade, delicious cupcakes- great!Have a nice day//Eva

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  26. periwinkle says

    July 22, 2009 at 1:44 pm

    loving the colours on those wheat bags … great idea for Christmas presents too — oh dear is it too soon for the C word

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  27. sewtakeahike says

    July 22, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    Thank-you for the link to those cupcakes Lisa! They sound fabulous!

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  28. QuiltedSimple says

    July 23, 2009 at 5:19 am

    Everything looks wonderful! Thanks for the link to the cupcakes.
    Kris

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  29. A World in a PAN says

    July 23, 2009 at 6:55 am

    Cupcakes … I love them – though I am trying to run on the slow lane as far as calories are concerned!

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  30. Shannon says

    July 23, 2009 at 8:27 pm

    Congratulations on your lucky win – the cakes sound delicious!

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  31. Cheryl says

    July 23, 2009 at 9:39 pm

    Sorry about your computer problems..no fun! We are having a bit of our own. For some reason I can’t email to people thru comments. So I am thanking you here for the nice comment on my blog. Congrats on your win. Those cupcakes look delic!!!

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