Woolipip.co.uk.. Is OPEN!

WOOLIPIP IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!

Hi ! Its been a while since I've been active and I can now reveal that it is because I've been setting up my own Crochet Craft Shop!

It's been a hectic few months but the wait has finally paid off as I have launched an online shop called Woolipip selling everything crochet! Crochet Flowers, Crochet Animals, Granny Squares, Hooks, Books and many more!

AND!!... Since its the Big Launch! We are having a 10% OFF ALL CROCHET ITEMS LAUNCH SALE!!! So its the perfect time to grab a bargain as it is only valid for the first two weeks of opening.

Come and have a look!

St Patricks Day Parade 2012

For this years St Patricks Day celebrations we went on a day trip to Donegal Town. It was such a beautiful day, the best i have seen in a long time...

...We followed my Dads car all the way there, it took exactly an hour and a half and the weather couldnt have been more perfect for the journey...

...Donegal town was buzzing with people of all ages wearing their St Patricks greens and costumes...

...there were bouncy castles, bungy swings and all kinds of activities for the kids...

ST PATRICKS DAY Combo 2012

Has it been a year already?! It really doesn't seem long since last years celebrations when I went to see the parades at Moville in County Donegal... (Have a look HERE!) Im not sure yet where we will be celebrating this year but stay posted to hear about my adventures.

But yes it is a new year and another chance to celebrate our good 'ol irish tradition that is ST PATRICKS DAY!

Here's a quirky Irish Green Scone recipe I put together to make St.Patricks day go down a treat..

St Patricks Irish GreenScones!

...and here is some recipes, crafts and drinks tutorials I scooped up from around the web to give you some more fun ideas to do on this special day... Enjoy!

Kids Kitchen: Rainbow Pudding

St Patricks Irish Green Scones

Everythings green on Paddys Day... even SCONES!!

A St Patricks Day twist on a traditional recipe.. why not?

The recipe for these are below and I have also added the FREE PRINTABLES which can be found at the  bottom of this post so theres no excuse why you shouldn't have these on your Paddys Day table... Enjoy!

Each label has Irish one side and English on the other

Club Penguin Puffle Cupcakes!

I made these last year for my little cousins birthday, he is obsessed with club penguin so I thought these little Puffle Cupcakes would go down a treat.... and they sure did!! :)

Club penguin Puffles

If you know a certain someone or someones who would appreciate these cute little characters then heres how its done... all you need is:

THE WINNER IS...

AND THE WINNER IS No: 4 !!! CONGRATULATIONS Oonagh Hartin !!

Thanks to all of you for entering the competition and giving such lovely comments. Congratulations to the winner I will be in contact with you for your details soon.

FREE GIVE AWAY! Blogiversary

HAPPY BIRTHDAY CAKE IT OR LEAF IT!!!

Cake It Or Leaf It is 1 year old today!... and to celebrate I am giving away one of my beautiful hand felted purses.
Its been a great year I cant believe how much the blog has grown and the response it has got, thank you to my followers and everyone who has supported Cake It Or Leaf It... Heres to another great year!

FREE GIVEAWAY!!!

Yes! I am giving away this beautifully hand felted little purse from my Coriandr Shop worth £4.99... as a way to say thank you and to celebrate our 1 year blogiversary!!! 

TO ENTER all you have to do is comment on this post or on our Facebook Page by 3pm on Saturday 3rd of March (thats one weeks time). I will announce the winner then.

The lucky winner will be selected by an online random number generator and I will contact you via your blog/website or facebook page. If you do not have any of these then please leave your email address on your comment.

GOOD LUCK!

Perfectly Puffed Pancakes

It's Shrove Tuesday!!! Which means we can eat lots of sugary pancakes and treats... (not that we need an excuse) :)

Shrove Tuesday is a celebration which marks the day before Ash Wednesday. Its a day to reflect and clean the soul. Pancakes are traditionally eaten on this day as a last chance to feast before the lenting period begins.

So if you would like to join in on the celebrations, heres a simple recipe on how to make perfect puffy pancakes... They never fail to go down well in this house!! :)

Valentines Day Photo Cards

 If you are looking for something different and creative to give your loved one this St.Valentines Day then why not try making one of these handmade (with love) cards. Or check out my other valentines day ideas.

All you need to make one is a photograph, like below, with (you can use photoshop for the writing and effects but if you dont have photoshop then just use pens or paint) some card and your choosen prop.

VALENTINES Seen and Love!

Well!! Only one week away from that special day when we let all our nearest and dearest know just how much we care about them...

And what better way to let them know than with a heart felt personal gesture :)

Here's some great ideas I gathered from around the web to help not only save the pennies, but also to make your Valentines Day as special as the one your making it for...

 One from the Mum's:

This is such a cute little gift for the kids in your life... found HERE!
Using wood blocks scrap paper or fabric, some string and clip, you can add your fav photos to create a sentimental gift.

One from the kid's:

Such a simple but cute idea to do with the kids.... found HERE!

One from the Crafter's: