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Chocolate Box

July 21, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 15 Comments

Chocolate Boxes add a special touch to a celebratory dinner and can be easily constructed from pretty scrap booking paper. They are the perfect size to hide a chocolate mint or chocolate coin. Long time readers may remember the little chocolate boxes … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gift Wrapping, Paper Crafts Tagged With: Chocolate

Oaty Choc-Chip Cookies

May 11, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

One of my favourite types of cookies, are Oaty Choc Chip.Ingredients:1 Stick (125 g) unsalted butter1/2 cup (110g) caster sugar1/2 cup (100g) firmly packed brown sugar1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract1 egg1 1/4 cup (110g) rolled oats1 cup (150g) plain … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: Chocolate, oat

Brown Sugar and Chocolate Chip Pound Cake with Maple Glaze

April 18, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 4 Comments

Sarah, our resident baker, is back from her exciting tour of France where she enjoyed sampling all the amazing French food - particularly the macarons, crepes, and pain au chocolat. Now she has recovered from her jet lag, she was keen to get back … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes, Recipes Tagged With: Chocolate

Chocolate and Ginger Cookies

March 16, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 6 Comments

One of our family favourite cookie recipes, are these scrummy Chocolate Ginger Cookies that Sarah bakes for us. There is something about chocolate and ginger that works so well together. These cookies don't last long in our home and are especially … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cookies, Recipes Tagged With: Chocolate, ginger

Chocolate Cake with Marshmallow Frosting

March 1, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 10 Comments

If you are after a cake for a special occasion, you can't go past this Chocolate Layer Cake, filled with rich chocolate ganache, and topped with Marshmallow Frosting. Sarah baked up this treat for the family last weekend and it was amazing!She used … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: Chocolate, frosting

Chocolate Cookie Recipe

February 20, 2012 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

If you are after a simple and quick chocolate cookie recipe - this is it! Sarah baked these yesterday and they are absolutely delicious. So chewy and chocolatey....Ingredients:170 g (6 oz) dark chocolate coarsely chopped1/4 cup (60 g) butter1/3 cup … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: Chocolate

Flourless Chocolate Cake

January 7, 2012 By Spoonful of Sugar - 8 Comments

Yesterday we celebrated Sarah's 15th birthday. We took a group of her friends out to our favourite local restaurant, and then we returned home for a special dessert that Sarah had made - Flourless Chocolate Cakes.The Flourless Chocolate Cakes were … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cakes, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: Chocolate

Chocolate Cupcakes

November 18, 2011 By A Spoonful of Sugar - 14 Comments

It is such a treat to have a daughter who loves to bake. Sarah is always spoiling us with her wonderful baked goods. We are all the envy of our colleagues/school mates when we bring out our lovely morning teas. She has only three weeks of school left … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Cupcakes & Muffins, Recipes, Uncategorized Tagged With: Chocolate

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The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes The Bitsy Basket is one of my favourite tiny makes — quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and endlessly useful. This one is stitched in the upcoming Tilda Village Life collection, and I love how the prints shine when you rotate the basket and see all six sides.It features a neat little tag, a matching cord cover, and a tidy cord lock that helps the basket cinch closed beautifully. Perfect for storing small notions, gifting treats, or adding a sweet handmade touch to your sewing space.Comment BASKET and I’ll send you the pattern link.
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If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, th If you’re ready for some cosy Halloween sewing, this guide is packed with quick projects, scrappy makes, and festive ideas.Comment HALLOWEEN and I’ll send you the link to the  blog article with all 18 projects + tips for choosing fabrics and colours.Save this for when you need Halloween Sewing inspiration.#halloweensewing
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This Travel Sewing Kit opens flat so everything is easy to see, then folds into a neat triangle that slips into your tote or project bag.It’s quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and one of those makes you end up using all the time — travel days, retreats, hand‑sewing projects, or those “quick fix” moments on the go.Comment TRAVEL and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern: Travel Sewing Kit — available in our Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#travelsewing #sewingkit #scrapfriendlysewing #sewingpattern #aspoonfulofsugardesigns
Tiny Tote Trio ✨ Three bright, modern Tiny Totes Tiny Tote Trio ✨Three bright, modern Tiny Totes in Ruby Star Society prints — each with sweet linings, neat zipper tabs, and that satisfying open‑and‑close moment. Quick to sew, scrap‑friendly, and perfect for organising sewing tools, travel bits, or gifting.Comment TINY for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Tiny Tote Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.#tinytote #sewingpattern #pouchpattern #handmadegifts #scrapfriendlysewing
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Turning Halloween scraps into something cute and useful — this Mini Treat Pouch is a quick, beginner‑friendly project that’s perfect for gifting tiny treats, party favours, or adding a handmade touch to spooky season. No zips, no fuss… just a clever button‑and‑elastic closure and a chance to use your favourite Halloween fabrics.Comment TREAT for the pattern link.Pattern Details: Mini Treat Pouch Sewing Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop#minitreatpouch #halloweensewing #scrapfriendlysewing
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Scrappy Mini Stocking 🎄 These sweet little stocki Scrappy Mini Stocking 🎄
These sweet little stockings are one of my favourite quick Christmas makes — just the right size for lip balm, chocolates, sewing notions, or tiny treats. They’re beginner‑friendly, scrap‑happy, and perfect for festive table settings, teacher gifts, or adding a handmade touch to your holiday decorating.I used the Tilda Merry Little Christmas fabric for a nostalgic, Scandi‑inspired vibe — such a joy to sew with.Fabric credit: Tilda Merry Little Christmas, with thanks to @tilda_australia ✨💬 Comment STOCKING and I’ll send you the pattern link.Pattern Details: Scrappy Mini Stocking Pattern - available in my Pattern Store and Etsy Shop.Let’s make this season handmade and heartfelt 💕#scrappysewing #ministocking #christmassewing #handmadeholiday #scrapfriendlysewing  
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