Saturday, October 26, 2013

More cupcakes.....

More cupcakes......






















Here is the recipe for these yummy chocolate cupcakes:
Simply Perfect Chocolate Cupcakes

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Yield: about 2 1/2 dozen cupcakes

1 cupcake

160 calories/cupcake (without frosting)



Scratch-Made Chocolate Cupcakes that are Moist, Deeply Chocolatey, and So Easy to Make! These Cupcakes have a Slightly Domed Top and a Fluffy Texture, but are Sturdy enough to stand up to your Favorite Buttercream.

Ingredients

§  1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

§  1 cup all purpose flour

§  1/2 cup cake flour


§  1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

§  1 teaspoon baking soda

§  1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

§  1 cup (2 sticks) cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes

§  4 eggs

§  1 cup greek yogurt

§  2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

1.       Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2.      Place the first 7 (dry) ingredients in a large mixing bowl and stir to combine.

3.      Mix in the butter on low speed, until the mixture resembles moist crumbs.

4.      Stir in the eggs, greek yogurt and vanilla, scraping the bottom and sides of the bowl to be sure all the ingredients are well-combined.

5.       Fill lined cupcake wells just over half full (approx. 1/4 cup of batter).

6.      Bake for 15 minutes, or until a cake tester inserted in the center of a cupcake comes out clean or with moist crumbs.

7.       Cool completely before frosting.

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Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Wedding Gift Box

I am entering this gift box for 6 challenges...

1. Charisma Cardz
http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/2013/10/week-39-bingo.html
Pink-Charms-Gems
2. Sugar Creek Hollow
http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/2013/10/71-romance.html
3. In The Pink
http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/challenge-29-luscious-lace.html
4. Creative Craft Challenges 2
http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-20-anything-goes.html
5. The Ribbon Girl
http://ribbongirls.blogspot.co.uk/2013/10/october-card-challenge-make-it-sparkly.html
6. The Shabby Tea Room
http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2013/10/week-187-sketch-this.html
with this sketch...



Here is my take on these challenges....



















Paper: Maja Designs
Image: Sourced from the web
Flowers, Lace and Pearls: Wild Orchid Crafts
Swirl and corners: Cherry Arte
Sparkly "Love" word: MM
Ribbon: The Ribbon Girl
Key: ?????
Oval: Spellbinders
Box and label cut with Silhouette.

Monday, October 7, 2013

Steampunk Card

I am entering this card for 4 challenges...
1. Cute Card Thursday
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-289-signs-of-distress.html
2. Crafty Little Fairies
http://craftylittlefairieschallenge.blogspot.com/2013/10/bows-n-brads.html
3. Creative Craft Challenges 2
http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-20-anything-goes.html
4. Cupcake Inspirations (made the Top Sweet Six)
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-231.html
with this photo inspiration....

Here is my take on these challenges....


























Paper: Textured cardstock and Graphics 45
Flower, brads, chain and ribbon from my stash
Feather: Scrap a doodles
Lace: Bobunny
Tulle: The Ribbon Girl
Charm/Trinket: Prima
Cogs, Dressmakers doll, Corset and Top Hat: Silhouette America
Distressing done with sanding block form MM

Friday, October 4, 2013

More Cupcakes

Here is some more Cupcakes I have baked and decorated.......






























Madeira cupcakes with a butter icing.
Nicoletta's ready to roll fondant
Nicoletta's Butterfly Confetti
Edible glitter

Tuesday, October 1, 2013

A Pink Card

I am entering this card for 5 challenges...

Charisma Cardz
http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-38-inside.html
Divas by Design
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/monochrome.html
Cute Card Thursday
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-288-pretty-ribbons.html
In the Pink
http://inthepinkchallenge.blogspot.co.uk/2013/09/challenge-28-bling-it-up.html
Creative Craft Challenges 2
http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/2013/10/challenge-20-anything-goes.html

Here is my take on these challenges...





























Paper: Textured Cardstock and Maja Designs
Lace, Doily, Rhinestones and Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Ribbon: The Ribbon Girl
Spellbinders: Scalloped Oval, Oval, Corners and Cup
Leaves: Martha Stewart Punches
Ink: Colorbox
Image: Mo's Digital Pencil
Spectrum Noir Pens

Friday, September 27, 2013

Cupcakes by Karien

Here is more Cupcakes I have made......
The Inspiration for these cupcakes were from
http://cupcakedlights.blogspot.com/
Zalita's cupcakes, please visit her blog. She makes edible art!!!!




























Madeira cupcakes and butter icing
Ready to roll fondant and Pearls from Nicoletta
http://www.nicoletta.co.za/
Mushrooms, worms, ladybugs and snails handmade
Flowers and butterfly cut with cutters
Edible glitter
Centre of purple flowers made in a flower mould

Wednesday, September 25, 2013

Cupcakes

Today I want to share cupcakes I have made.......









 
 
Madeira Cupcakes decorated with butter icing
Pink Gel food colouring
The flowers are made from Nicoletta's ready to roll fondant available in Pink and Black......it is fabulous to work with
The black rose is made with a rose mould as well as the centres of large pink flowers the rest has been made using cutters
White soft pearls from Nicoletta
Pink edible glitter
 
The beautiful box from In Good Company
 

Tuesday, September 24, 2013

Best Wishes

I am entering this card for 3 challenges.....

Charisma Cardz
http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-37-favourite-colour-combo.html
Divas by Design
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/anything-goes.html
Let's Scrap
http://letsscrap.ning.com/photo/91813?context=latest

 91813

Here is my take on these challenges.....

























Paper: DCWV, Opal white paper and Maja Designs
Doily: Trim Craft
Spellbinders: Cage, bird and "Sentiment"
Pearls and flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Image: ?????
Gold Ink and Just Rite Stamps
"Sentiment": Wild Rose Studio
Archival Ink





Monday, September 23, 2013

Apple-shape gift box

I am entering this Apple-shape gift box for 5 challenges...
1. The Shabby Tea Room
http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2013/09/week-185-splendor-of-fall.html
with this photo inspiration...


2. Charisma Cardz
http://charismacardz.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-37-favourite-colour-combo.html
3. Divas by Design
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/anything-goes.html
4. Sugar Creek Hollow
http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/2013/09/70-fall-is-in-air.html
5. Creative Craft Challenges 2
http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-19-use-ribbon.html

Here is my take on these challenges...
























Apple-gift box pattern: Silhouette
Paper: Textured Cardstock
Stencil and white ink for the sides of the box
Bazzill ready cut borders
Ribbon: The Ribbon Girl
Big white flower from my stash
Yellow sparkler: Webster's Pages
Pearls and small white flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Cinnamon Stick

Sunday, September 22, 2013

The Ribbon Girl Giveaway

A fabulous vintage style brooch and trim giveaway ..... and some gorgeous inspiration ...

What would you make with this?


A gorgeous vintage style giveway for you today!!

'Princess' faux pearl and diamante vintage style brooch
A bunch of 10 Wild Orchid cream open roses
1 metre of ivory 3mm x 5mm oat shape pearl bead string
1 metre of 15mm cream satin ribbon
1 metre of 'Josephine' ivory vintage style fine cotton lace

All you have to do to be in with a chance of winning is to leave us a comment and tell us how you would use this beautiful collection of goodies and leave a link to our store on your blog - the winner will be chosen on Saturday 28th September

Sunday, September 15, 2013

The Wedding Dress Card

I am entering this card for a challenge over at...
Divas by Design
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/09/weddings-anniversaries.html
Here is my take on this challenge...

























Paper: Pearlised Paper
Ribbon and flower from my stash
Pearl Brad and Pearls: Wild orchid Crafts
Patter for card: Silhouette America and cut with Silhouette

Monday, September 2, 2013

Home Tweet Home

Today I am privileged to be Guest Designer at the Shabby Tea Room........

The Shabby Tea Room
http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2013/09/week-182-sweet-summertime.html
with this photo inspiration....



Cute Card Thursday
http://cutecardthursday.blogspot.com/2013/08/challenge-284-things-with-wings.html
Creative Craft Challenges2
http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/2013/08/challenge-17-not-square.html

Here is my take on these challenges...























Paper: Maja Designs
Ribbon and Pearls: The Ribbon Girl
Flowers: Wild Orchid Crafts
Martha Stewart Punches
Spellbinders: Foliage and Bird
Cottage Cutz die
Doily: Trimcraft
Pattern for Bird House: Silhouette America

Sunday, September 1, 2013

Teapot Card

I am entering this card for 4 challenges...
Divas by Design
http://divasbydesignchallenge.blogspot.com/2013/08/lovely-lace.html
Creative Craft Challenges2
http://creativecraftchallenges2.blogspot.com/2013/08/challenge-17-not-square.html
The Shabby Tea Room
http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/2013/08/week-181-tea-party-picnic.html
with this photo inspiration...



Cupcake inspirations
http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/2013/09/challenge-226.html
with this photo inspiration....



Here is my take on these challenges...






























Paper: Maja Designs and Textured Cardstock
Sparkler: Webster's Pages
Pearls: The Ribbon Girl
Flower: ?????
Ribbon and lace: Wild Orchid Crafts
Spellbinders: Foliage
Pink Bow: Fimo Clay and Martha Stewart clay moulds
Twine and velvet ribbon from my stash
Pattern for Teapot Card and Tag: Silhouette America
Stamps: Just Rite and Basic Grey