tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70007217208225007922014-01-14T15:55:17.609ZCake It Or Leaf ItLisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-6966578739914163102012-07-08T20:19:00.001+01:002012-07-10T15:03:14.048+01:00Woolipip.co.uk.. Is OPEN!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><h2 class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> <img border="0" height="158" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-StFLKvR1g0w/T_nJcWYwA0I/AAAAAAAAA2Q/_M1TuzouEy0/s400/SlideshowImage3.jpg" width="400" /></h2><h2 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-large;"><span style="color: #8e7cc3;"></span><span style="color: magenta; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; font-weight: normal;">WOOLIPIP IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS!</span></span></h2><h3 style="text-align: center;"> <span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">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!</span></h3><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">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!</div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;">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.</div><div style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: Georgia,"Times New Roman",serif;">Come and have a look!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hSN3Xulrm4U/T_ndHa4A0GI/AAAAAAAAA2k/C-YlLsnWqHU/s1600/signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-hSN3Xulrm4U/T_ndHa4A0GI/AAAAAAAAA2k/C-YlLsnWqHU/s1600/signature.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-62041020220541998432012-03-20T17:13:00.001Z2012-03-20T17:17:38.340ZSt Patricks Day Parade 2012<div style="text-align: center;">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...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TzC9Ze7bOr0/T2inlxswgCI/AAAAAAAAAxc/rQ8_rQAjasA/s1600/IMG_1343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TzC9Ze7bOr0/T2inlxswgCI/AAAAAAAAAxc/rQ8_rQAjasA/s400/IMG_1343.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />...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...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JQFLPSYWdnM/T2inm0QAU_I/AAAAAAAAAxg/deZU64dvQjI/s1600/IMG_1344.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-JQFLPSYWdnM/T2inm0QAU_I/AAAAAAAAAxg/deZU64dvQjI/s400/IMG_1344.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />...Donegal town was buzzing with people of all ages wearing their St Patricks greens and costumes...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PUK0c_qPgoo/T2innkuRz9I/AAAAAAAAAxo/cEsbZKHuqGo/s1600/IMG_1346.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="277" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PUK0c_qPgoo/T2innkuRz9I/AAAAAAAAAxo/cEsbZKHuqGo/s400/IMG_1346.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">...there were bouncy castles, bungy swings and all kinds of activities for the kids...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F0N83LMyVvQ/T2inorA2TKI/AAAAAAAAAxs/q4quvcvvCPg/s1600/IMG_1348.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-F0N83LMyVvQ/T2inorA2TKI/AAAAAAAAAxs/q4quvcvvCPg/s400/IMG_1348.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kGWol6VwF5o/T2inpYNmn4I/AAAAAAAAAx8/isi3nWszMzI/s1600/IMG_1349.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kGWol6VwF5o/T2inpYNmn4I/AAAAAAAAAx8/isi3nWszMzI/s400/IMG_1349.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oyhL7PVBfGA/T2inrMc1wmI/AAAAAAAAAyA/4UpToBBvCgM/s1600/IMG_1350.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oyhL7PVBfGA/T2inrMc1wmI/AAAAAAAAAyA/4UpToBBvCgM/s400/IMG_1350.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />...But the main event was the St Patricks Day Parade where everyone gathered to watch the decorated floats and vehicles.. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Q9opK32_SU/T2inrvoSFnI/AAAAAAAAAyE/39S6eZ24v7g/s1600/IMG_1355.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_Q9opK32_SU/T2inrvoSFnI/AAAAAAAAAyE/39S6eZ24v7g/s400/IMG_1355.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">First up was the vintage cars...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k0jx9qejIj0/T2insd5in9I/AAAAAAAAAyQ/beyNdAfU3LM/s1600/IMG_1356.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-k0jx9qejIj0/T2insd5in9I/AAAAAAAAAyQ/beyNdAfU3LM/s400/IMG_1356.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />... which one of them needed a push.. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7YkoN7Qw9xM/T2inunmjzMI/AAAAAAAAAyY/A9AJAQlpJoY/s1600/IMG_1357.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-7YkoN7Qw9xM/T2inunmjzMI/AAAAAAAAAyY/A9AJAQlpJoY/s400/IMG_1357.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">hehe!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NA8sAc5lK_E/T2inw1n6-rI/AAAAAAAAAyc/JKWq89BQz4Y/s1600/IMG_1358.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-NA8sAc5lK_E/T2inw1n6-rI/AAAAAAAAAyc/JKWq89BQz4Y/s400/IMG_1358.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6HmdVqEXWBI/T2inxigpc1I/AAAAAAAAAyk/PMif6O_Dnxo/s1600/IMG_1361.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-6HmdVqEXWBI/T2inxigpc1I/AAAAAAAAAyk/PMif6O_Dnxo/s400/IMG_1361.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WLQiDFJT8ks/T2iny0aWJAI/AAAAAAAAAyw/8Vuo5a1k4Hw/s1600/IMG_1364.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WLQiDFJT8ks/T2iny0aWJAI/AAAAAAAAAyw/8Vuo5a1k4Hw/s400/IMG_1364.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />...One of the first floats (and possibly my favourite) was by St Francis National school who put together this amazing display based on the stories of the Titanic... They even had two men dancing around dressed as icebergs shouting </div><div style="text-align: center;">"ICEBERG RIGHT AHEAD"</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was very good! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OMx8cYfU8nc/T2in0gTVubI/AAAAAAAAAy0/MbRmEqsrA6o/s1600/IMG_1365.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OMx8cYfU8nc/T2in0gTVubI/AAAAAAAAAy0/MbRmEqsrA6o/s400/IMG_1365.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />The Teddy Bears Picnic...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2iKdBKXgpVY/T2in13oW_cI/AAAAAAAAAy8/m_FNlhUjWeA/s1600/IMG_1367.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="293" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2iKdBKXgpVY/T2in13oW_cI/AAAAAAAAAy8/m_FNlhUjWeA/s400/IMG_1367.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ydAuVPmEVPU/T2in2iEulwI/AAAAAAAAAzE/gEqrEHz9_iM/s1600/IMG_1368.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ydAuVPmEVPU/T2in2iEulwI/AAAAAAAAAzE/gEqrEHz9_iM/s400/IMG_1368.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />... St Patrick himself..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u3ZYgabyVUs/T2in4Wpr7yI/AAAAAAAAAzU/zRiPnLMBz8c/s1600/IMG_1371.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u3ZYgabyVUs/T2in4Wpr7yI/AAAAAAAAAzU/zRiPnLMBz8c/s400/IMG_1371.JPG" width="373" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yUWBQ2eaIIM/T2in5re5b2I/AAAAAAAAAzc/NOfo99Mlzus/s1600/IMG_1372.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yUWBQ2eaIIM/T2in5re5b2I/AAAAAAAAAzc/NOfo99Mlzus/s400/IMG_1372.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4G8p3mEyr8/T2in6CMbiaI/AAAAAAAAAzg/0Xsr2Mqj-_E/s1600/IMG_1374.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Y4G8p3mEyr8/T2in6CMbiaI/AAAAAAAAAzg/0Xsr2Mqj-_E/s400/IMG_1374.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-koDU8_R-5hA/T2in7AeYU4I/AAAAAAAAAzo/h7DEAq4qNtY/s1600/IMG_1376.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="263" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-koDU8_R-5hA/T2in7AeYU4I/AAAAAAAAAzo/h7DEAq4qNtY/s400/IMG_1376.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e25TR5knLM0/T2in7_RDgZI/AAAAAAAAAzw/kkL2c35S8KY/s1600/IMG_1377.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-e25TR5knLM0/T2in7_RDgZI/AAAAAAAAAzw/kkL2c35S8KY/s400/IMG_1377.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Dorothy, Tin man, Scare Crow and the Cowardly Lion were there promoting the Wizard of Oz musical..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-98hLewuqqDk/T2in9ROmh0I/AAAAAAAAAz4/2ZjvXr47DxU/s1600/IMG_1380.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="243" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-98hLewuqqDk/T2in9ROmh0I/AAAAAAAAAz4/2ZjvXr47DxU/s400/IMG_1380.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />...There was a float with half Alice in wonderland...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yVQmeNymoWw/T2in_RnguyI/AAAAAAAAA0E/45Y0HE5jw9M/s1600/IMG_1383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yVQmeNymoWw/T2in_RnguyI/AAAAAAAAA0E/45Y0HE5jw9M/s400/IMG_1383.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HFfmTW4KYLI/T2ioAfkA4xI/AAAAAAAAA0M/sa4hUW1AbHc/s1600/IMG_1384.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-HFfmTW4KYLI/T2ioAfkA4xI/AAAAAAAAA0M/sa4hUW1AbHc/s400/IMG_1384.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />...And the other half was Harry Potter...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o-wJOzdHH_U/T2ioB-Mnd8I/AAAAAAAAA0Q/H5IbPStGD8w/s1600/IMG_1385.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-o-wJOzdHH_U/T2ioB-Mnd8I/AAAAAAAAA0Q/H5IbPStGD8w/s400/IMG_1385.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />...How cute is little Voldermort waving away from his cushion :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UV0voqgrx0s/T2ioCla5BEI/AAAAAAAAA0c/WA5sho-EptE/s1600/IMG_1386.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-UV0voqgrx0s/T2ioCla5BEI/AAAAAAAAA0c/WA5sho-EptE/s400/IMG_1386.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z12DnPpqt2Q/T2ioESfVlbI/AAAAAAAAA0g/4qDKA8ZFV_M/s1600/IMG_1387.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-z12DnPpqt2Q/T2ioESfVlbI/AAAAAAAAA0g/4qDKA8ZFV_M/s400/IMG_1387.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />...Under the Sea Float by Super Valu...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rnOuWWv_Tvs/T2ioEzvaTxI/AAAAAAAAA0o/DX6KSMtHP-4/s1600/IMG_1388.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-rnOuWWv_Tvs/T2ioEzvaTxI/AAAAAAAAA0o/DX6KSMtHP-4/s400/IMG_1388.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3ClQNMC5-qE/T2ioHRxaR-I/AAAAAAAAA00/3PRIwFNxylA/s1600/IMG_1389.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3ClQNMC5-qE/T2ioHRxaR-I/AAAAAAAAA00/3PRIwFNxylA/s400/IMG_1389.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />SHREK!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A9VgFVS2z48/T2ioIShVNbI/AAAAAAAAA08/0Ss6HUVaY90/s1600/IMG_1390.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-A9VgFVS2z48/T2ioIShVNbI/AAAAAAAAA08/0Ss6HUVaY90/s400/IMG_1390.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2AD6lMLVXNk/T2ioJIbijEI/AAAAAAAAA1E/Y45HaP_tXeQ/s1600/IMG_1391.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2AD6lMLVXNk/T2ioJIbijEI/AAAAAAAAA1E/Y45HaP_tXeQ/s400/IMG_1391.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QhXa26vIdks/T2ioK2jUyxI/AAAAAAAAA1I/c2tn8agxc1g/s1600/IMG_1392.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-QhXa26vIdks/T2ioK2jUyxI/AAAAAAAAA1I/c2tn8agxc1g/s400/IMG_1392.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WhmR9KuVATw/T2ioLqolvnI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/qgP8xaRKFrE/s1600/IMG_1393.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-WhmR9KuVATw/T2ioLqolvnI/AAAAAAAAA1Q/qgP8xaRKFrE/s400/IMG_1393.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2NEMXUElLQo/T2ioM-VScmI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/oq0u0MVfOjk/s1600/IMG_1398.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2NEMXUElLQo/T2ioM-VScmI/AAAAAAAAA1Y/oq0u0MVfOjk/s400/IMG_1398.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Mr Gorilla man (above) throughing sweets..</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_2BknhRdbM/T2ioNvxAQNI/AAAAAAAAA1g/wCO7gWp6Lmc/s1600/IMG_1399.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_2BknhRdbM/T2ioNvxAQNI/AAAAAAAAA1g/wCO7gWp6Lmc/s400/IMG_1399.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WOXsa24n9vI/T2ioOS9nd7I/AAAAAAAAA1o/KZpl2tvTTyM/s1600/IMG_1400.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WOXsa24n9vI/T2ioOS9nd7I/AAAAAAAAA1o/KZpl2tvTTyM/s400/IMG_1400.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9vOcEAwdJIM/T2ioO5jh5SI/AAAAAAAAA1s/SfX5q7yKOjo/s1600/IMG_1401.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="268" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-9vOcEAwdJIM/T2ioO5jh5SI/AAAAAAAAA1s/SfX5q7yKOjo/s400/IMG_1401.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Everyone who was involved put a massive effort into the whole day.. and it was amazing! Really got us in the Paddys day mood.. Hope you had a great weekend whatever you were up to!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-POfV6b6EI9I/T2i3gtsN0XI/AAAAAAAAA2I/CEECS7wwqb0/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-POfV6b6EI9I/T2i3gtsN0XI/AAAAAAAAA2I/CEECS7wwqb0/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-84177197274159871502012-03-13T22:16:00.001Z2012-03-16T10:44:46.917ZST PATRICKS DAY Combo 2012<div style="text-align: center;">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 <a href="http://cakeitorleafit.blogspot.com/search/label/St%20Patricks%20Day%202011">HERE!</a>) Im not sure yet where we will be celebrating this year but stay posted to hear about my adventures.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">But yes it is a new year and another chance to celebrate our good 'ol irish tradition that is ST PATRICKS DAY!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's a quirky<a href="http://cakeitorleafit.blogspot.com/2012/03/st-patricks-irish-green-scones.html"> Irish Green Scone</a> recipe I put together to make St.Patricks day go down a treat..<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_134053418" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6q4_g4SJh-k/T1-9LiI3n9I/AAAAAAAAAwg/1qycm2yQEZY/s400/blog2.jpg" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cakeitorleafit.blogspot.com/2012/03/st-patricks-irish-green-scones.html">St Patricks Irish GreenScones!</a><a href="http://cakeitorleafit.blogspot.com/2012/03/st-patricks-irish-green-scones.html"><br /></a></td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">...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! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R-rOo7anr8I/T14DCXtWfzI/AAAAAAAAAvY/2Xmkwxb80Sw/s1600/22.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-R-rOo7anr8I/T14DCXtWfzI/AAAAAAAAAvY/2Xmkwxb80Sw/s320/22.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/03/kids_kitchen_rainbow_pudding.html">Kids Kitchen: Rainbow Pudding</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FK_LP9yA05o/T14DDdddujI/AAAAAAAAAvg/yzLeC2q-3hg/s1600/33.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FK_LP9yA05o/T14DDdddujI/AAAAAAAAAvg/yzLeC2q-3hg/s320/33.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://readysetcraft.blogspot.com/2010/03/march-cupkins-st-patricks-day.html">Ready Steady Craft: Double Chocolate Irish Creme Cupcakes</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bagzP_wZvWA/T14DEEpLxwI/AAAAAAAAAvo/obBSC1Hn_IQ/s1600/44.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-bagzP_wZvWA/T14DEEpLxwI/AAAAAAAAAvo/obBSC1Hn_IQ/s320/44.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://rebeccacooper.blogspot.com/2011/03/simple-st-patricks-day-banner.html">Simple As That: St Patricks Day Banner</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fDAyKf2jFKw/T14DBL_5byI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/MKtcJWa7iY4/s1600/11.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fDAyKf2jFKw/T14DBL_5byI/AAAAAAAAAvQ/MKtcJWa7iY4/s320/11.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.amazingmoms.com/arts-crafts/st--patricks-day-pot-o-green-planter_63075">Amazing Moms: Pot O ' Gold Planter</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EkVRqWj3JeY/T14DHg0xwmI/AAAAAAAAAv8/Zg-Agg0Edcg/s1600/77.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-EkVRqWj3JeY/T14DHg0xwmI/AAAAAAAAAv8/Zg-Agg0Edcg/s320/77.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/taste-a-rainbow-cupcakes-842128/?CMP=NLC-NL_Recipe_030810_taste-a-rainbow-cupcakes">Family Fun Magazine:Taste a Rainbow</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aIoV9Smg2HA/T14DE0dmbbI/AAAAAAAAAvs/CCusEnjsvVc/s1600/55.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-aIoV9Smg2HA/T14DE0dmbbI/AAAAAAAAAvs/CCusEnjsvVc/s400/55.jpg" width="293" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.makeandtakes.com/make-your-own-pot-of-gold">Make and Takes: Make your own pot of gold</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0GUN8Ni7yKM/T14DG12KbAI/AAAAAAAAAv4/xKvLkc4kXdA/s1600/66.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-0GUN8Ni7yKM/T14DG12KbAI/AAAAAAAAAv4/xKvLkc4kXdA/s320/66.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://vickiehowell.blogspot.com/2009/03/st-pattys-day-repost-booties-go-bragh.html">Vickie Howell: Booties Go Bragh Pattern</a></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-McCKmgzfN4M/T14HojZT0KI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/vt5IVq2tQPc/s1600/stpattinopen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="275" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-McCKmgzfN4M/T14HojZT0KI/AAAAAAAAAwQ/vt5IVq2tQPc/s320/stpattinopen.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://miniatures.about.com/od/makeminiaturedisplays/ss/stpatmintin.htm">St Patricks Day Miniatures</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zBKtb68JYGw/T14DIVhkMbI/AAAAAAAAAwI/Xj-BZsEtL1w/s1600/88.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="269" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zBKtb68JYGw/T14DIVhkMbI/AAAAAAAAAwI/Xj-BZsEtL1w/s320/88.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://duhlicious.com/2009/03/irish-flag-layered-shot/">Duhlicious: Irish Flag Layered Shot</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-4733608686870816952012-03-13T22:06:00.000Z2012-03-16T10:41:50.519ZSt Patricks Irish Green Scones<div style="text-align: center;">Everythings green on Paddys Day... even <b>SCONES!!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">A St Patricks Day twist on a traditional recipe.. why not?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">The recipe for these are below and I have also added the <b>FREE PRINTABLES</b> 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! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6q4_g4SJh-k/T1-9LiI3n9I/AAAAAAAAAwg/1qycm2yQEZY/s1600/blog2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6q4_g4SJh-k/T1-9LiI3n9I/AAAAAAAAAwg/1qycm2yQEZY/s400/blog2.jpg" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Each label has Irish one side and English on the other</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BmWeM2l_vpU/T1-9MgODt-I/AAAAAAAAAwo/8ppEb3RvXs8/s1600/blog3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BmWeM2l_vpU/T1-9MgODt-I/AAAAAAAAAwo/8ppEb3RvXs8/s400/blog3.jpg" width="298" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X0jqvEFSMU0/T1-9LJN-1UI/AAAAAAAAAwY/kOogjgMPhs8/s1600/blog1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-X0jqvEFSMU0/T1-9LJN-1UI/AAAAAAAAAwY/kOogjgMPhs8/s400/blog1.jpg" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Filled up with butter and marmalade mmm!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b>Ingredients:</b><br /><br /><ul><li>250g - SR Flour</li><li>40g - Caster sugar</li><li>75g - Butter</li><li>3tbs - Milk</li><li>Pinch - Salt</li><li>tsp - Green food dye</li></ul><br /><br /><b>Method:</b><br /><br />1) In a mixing bowl put the flour and salt<br />2) Add the butter and mix until crumby (dont be afraid to use your hands)<br />3) Add the sugar and mix<br />4) Add the milk and colouring and mix until doughy<br />5) Knead in the bowl for a couple of minutes then place on a floured surface<br />6) Roll flat with a rolling pin (or glass) until an inch thick and cut circles<br />7) Place on a floured baking tray, baste with milk, sprinkle with flour and set in 190o oven for 10-12mins <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Leave to cool.. print out the labels and then share and empress your loved ones</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j6WJSNPtU7g/T1_DPXEdhgI/AAAAAAAAAw4/45iXq3yUKEw/s1600/St+Patricks+printables.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j6WJSNPtU7g/T1_DPXEdhgI/AAAAAAAAAw4/45iXq3yUKEw/s320/St+Patricks+printables.png" width="228" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><b>FREE ST PATRICKS PRINTABLES </b></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SuCtTHuq8zs/T1_DpUClhJI/AAAAAAAAAxE/wrTfkizIBhE/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SuCtTHuq8zs/T1_DpUClhJI/AAAAAAAAAxE/wrTfkizIBhE/s1600/signature-1.png" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-669482314680078122012-03-05T16:40:00.000Z2012-03-16T10:42:14.322ZClub Penguin Puffle Cupcakes!<div style="text-align: center;">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!! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ezl3mgzWdmA/T0vlAAAUnxI/AAAAAAAAAuo/sLr6qDmosW8/s1600/pufflesq2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="255" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ezl3mgzWdmA/T0vlAAAUnxI/AAAAAAAAAuo/sLr6qDmosW8/s320/pufflesq2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wYIUr_bwOEQ/T0vl8raiGnI/AAAAAAAAAuw/d33RzOrMoWc/s1600/all-puffles-21.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="122" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wYIUr_bwOEQ/T0vl8raiGnI/AAAAAAAAAuw/d33RzOrMoWc/s320/all-puffles-21.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://cpcheatshq.com/club-penguin/puffles/">Club penguin Puffles</a></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tyeEGKtK9iY/T0vk1PZR-EI/AAAAAAAAAug/3HFDLGW9bwg/s1600/puffles.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tyeEGKtK9iY/T0vk1PZR-EI/AAAAAAAAAug/3HFDLGW9bwg/s320/puffles.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If<i> you</i> know a certain someone or someones who would appreciate these cute little characters then heres how its done... all you need is:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b style="color: #a2c4c9;">Buns: </b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 - pack of muffin mix (or cupcake mix)</div><div style="text-align: left;">125ml - Milk (or how ever much it says on the pack)</div><div style="text-align: left;">1 - Egg</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="color: #a2c4c9; text-align: left;"><b>Buttercream:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">50g - butter</div><div style="text-align: left;">100g - icing sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1tsp - Vanilla extract</div><div style="text-align: left;">Food Colouring - (Red,Yellow,Blue)</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="color: #a2c4c9; text-align: left;"><b>Royal Icing:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;">1 - egg white</div><div style="text-align: left;">50g - icing sugar</div><div style="text-align: left;">1tsp - vanilla</div><div style="text-align: left;">cocoa powder</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;">Method:</div><ul><li>Whisk egg whites until fluffy and add sugar, keep whisking until a really thick consistency</li><li>Spoon a little into a seperate container and add Cocoa until really dark in colour, cover with cling film and set aside</li><li>Spoon white mixture into an icing bag (see <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-yMqLYkY5hE">here</a> how to make your own icing bag from greaseproof paper) and onto a sheet of greaseproof paper draw lots of double circles touching for the eyes (I done lots of extra ones incase I messed some up). </li><li>Leave to dry.</li></ul><ul><li>Make up the bun mixture (as suggested on the pack) and cook.</li></ul><ul><li>Mix the butter and icing until smooth and fluffy, add vanilla</li><li> Seperate into 6 different containers and add the food colouring</li><li>wait until buns are fully cooled then decorate with buttercream (I used a knife to decorate but if you have icing bags it mite be easier done)</li></ul><ul><li>When the royal icing eyes are dry and ready to use spoon the darkened icing into an icing bag with a tiny snip at the end to create a thin line to outline the eyes and to make the pupils.</li><li>Lift carefully off the paper with a knife and set on the buns </li></ul><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And thats it... if the eyes seem a bit difficult you could use mini marshmallows and icing pens instead. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b76k9Zx59uM/T0vtzpKCpfI/AAAAAAAAAu8/m98cJyAXLkQ/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b76k9Zx59uM/T0vtzpKCpfI/AAAAAAAAAu8/m98cJyAXLkQ/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-28724425649319250192012-03-03T18:02:00.001Z2012-03-03T18:02:35.866ZTHE WINNER IS...<br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><span style="font-size: small;"><br /></span><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><span style="font-size: small;">AND THE WINNER IS</span> No: 4 !!!</span> <span style="font-size: small;">CONGRATULATIONS <span style="font-size: large;">Oonagh Hartin !!</span></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">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.<br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A4-HcVo002k/T1JaazfxnHI/AAAAAAAAAvI/WXWME6k54rc/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-A4-HcVo002k/T1JaazfxnHI/AAAAAAAAAvI/WXWME6k54rc/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-46438969984835543572012-02-25T17:30:00.000Z2012-02-27T13:56:50.578ZFREE GIVE AWAY! Blogiversary<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">HAPPY BIRTHDAY <span style="color: #e06666;">CAKE IT OR LEAF IT</span>!!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fGAdVTywgkY/T0kLCyYlbVI/AAAAAAAAAnk/r-XYTRSwtqs/s1600/FlatBuunchofBalloons_68.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fGAdVTywgkY/T0kLCyYlbVI/AAAAAAAAAnk/r-XYTRSwtqs/s400/FlatBuunchofBalloons_68.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #e06666;">Cake It Or Leaf It</span> is<b> 1 year old</b> today!... and to celebrate I am giving away one of my<b> beautiful hand felted purses.</b><br />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 <span style="color: #e06666;">Cake It Or Leaf It</span><span style="color: #38761d;">.</span>.. Heres to another great year! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t7NmDrwZkyc/T0kNnjgtsaI/AAAAAAAAAns/E2tGUEFp2wc/s1600/38084_main.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t7NmDrwZkyc/T0kNnjgtsaI/AAAAAAAAAns/E2tGUEFp2wc/s400/38084_main.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;">FREE GIVEAWAY!!!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Yes! I am <b>giving away</b> this beautifully hand felted little purse from my <a href="http://www.coriandr.com/shop/cakeitorleafit">Coriandr Shop</a> worth <b>£4.99</b>... as a way to say thank you and to celebrate our 1 year blogiversary!!! </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>TO ENTER </b>all you have to do is comment on this post or on our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Cake-It-Or-Leaf-It/182672491778068">Facebook Page</a> by <b>3pm </b>on<b> Saturday 3rd of March</b> (thats one weeks time). I will announce the winner then.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">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.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">GOOD LUCK!</span><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wAx6UmKM3NI/T0kXguSHdFI/AAAAAAAAAn4/mGDe78wWfJE/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wAx6UmKM3NI/T0kXguSHdFI/AAAAAAAAAn4/mGDe78wWfJE/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-4786400572016674062012-02-21T14:10:00.000Z2012-03-16T10:42:31.540ZPerfectly Puffed Pancakes<div style="text-align: center;">It's <b>Shrove Tuesday</b>!!! Which means we can eat lots of sugary pancakes and treats... (not that we need an excuse) :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">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.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n1FktxOOPXY/T0OkjCk9TnI/AAAAAAAAAlE/iMPNKY5q0r0/s1600/pancakeweb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-n1FktxOOPXY/T0OkjCk9TnI/AAAAAAAAAlE/iMPNKY5q0r0/s400/pancakeweb.jpg" width="298" /></a></div></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">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!! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div><ul><li>3 - Eggs</li><li>120g - Flour</li><li>1 tsp - Baking Powder</li><li>140ml - Milk</li><li>2tbsp - Caster Sugar</li><li>1tsp - Vanilla (optional) </li></ul><br /><b>Method:</b><br /><br /> Put a non stick pan on a medium heat...<br /><br /><b>1)</b> Seperate yolks from whites<br /><b>2)</b> Combine milk, eggs and sugar... gradually add flour and baking powder until mixture is smooth<br /><b>3) </b> Add salt to whites and whisk till fluffy and thick<br /><b>4)</b> Fold into the mixture and cook straight away<br /><b>5)</b> Cook pancakes for a few seconds on each side <br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And there we have it, yummy bubbly pancakes... you now have to decide what to have with them... I had Lemon Curd and syrup mmm!! Enjoy!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z3hep_-syik/T0OkYfpkgcI/AAAAAAAAAk8/VUO5OqJnAF8/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Z3hep_-syik/T0OkYfpkgcI/AAAAAAAAAk8/VUO5OqJnAF8/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-68997674699834236372012-02-09T20:13:00.000Z2012-03-16T10:46:16.668ZValentines Day Photo Cards<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> 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 <a href="http://www.cakeitorleafit.blogspot.com/2012/02/valentines-day-ideas.html">valentines day ideas.</a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vUpROUJsBVY/TzQLkkWo-qI/AAAAAAAAAkk/fFS06w5R9aE/s1600/IMG_1185.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-vUpROUJsBVY/TzQLkkWo-qI/AAAAAAAAAkk/fFS06w5R9aE/s400/IMG_1185.JPG" width="298" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">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.</div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vBrf3otP11c/TzQBxz9jcJI/AAAAAAAAAkI/mq_2VnZk2Gk/s1600/web+lollipop.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-vBrf3otP11c/TzQBxz9jcJI/AAAAAAAAAkI/mq_2VnZk2Gk/s400/web+lollipop.JPG" width="307" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My boy lollipop... You make my heart go Giddi up!! Valentines Card</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">I got this lollipop valentines card idea from <a href="http://24-7-365.blogspot.com/2009/02/lavish-me-with-praise.html">HERE</a> and put my own twist on it. I think it would be a great idea for kids to give to their school friends... or for that childhood sweetheart ;)<br /><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0LNl8jjZv3U/TzQByd7W4SI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/4k6Gge_srCE/s1600/web+penny.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="296" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-0LNl8jjZv3U/TzQByd7W4SI/AAAAAAAAAkQ/4k6Gge_srCE/s400/web+penny.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If love cost money... You would be priceless!! Valentines Card</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">Using the lollipop card for inspiration, I came up with some other ideas using different props... the one above was done using a picture of my hands holding a fabric heart... I attached it to card, inserted a penny and added some cheesy lines of romance *grin*<br />(you could also say something like 'Just like a penny... you are one in a million' tehe!)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m4nRYDYaFQo/TzQBxSntsII/AAAAAAAAAkE/fs72DFU1mj8/s1600/web+flower.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="301" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-m4nRYDYaFQo/TzQBxSntsII/AAAAAAAAAkE/fs72DFU1mj8/s400/web+flower.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If friends were flowers... Id pick you!! Valentines Card</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">This is the same idea as the lollipop card but only using a flower instead... Its so cute! It could even be used as a Birthday Card or Mothers Day Card!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Maybe you can think of your own ideas or just use one of these... Go on make someone smile on St.Valentines Day!!!<br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v89m5zMPz-A/TzQmzy7cksI/AAAAAAAAAkw/edFgpYVtPD8/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-v89m5zMPz-A/TzQmzy7cksI/AAAAAAAAAkw/edFgpYVtPD8/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-50484867176610220852012-02-07T12:36:00.000Z2012-03-16T10:47:05.217ZVALENTINES Seen and Love!<div style="text-align: center;">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...</div><div style="text-align: center;">And what better way to let them know than with a heart felt personal gesture :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">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... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div> <b>One from the Mum's:</b><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WCzwphGiw50/TzDwAXOCYRI/AAAAAAAAAiw/FKa1SGBsW0I/s1600/blocks-my-sweethearts1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-WCzwphGiw50/TzDwAXOCYRI/AAAAAAAAAiw/FKa1SGBsW0I/s400/blocks-my-sweethearts1.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is such a cute little gift for the kids in your life... found <a href="http://www.howdoesshe.com/2x4-to-sweethearts-and-why-im-lucky"> HERE! </a><br />Using wood blocks scrap paper or fabric, some string and clip, you can add your fav photos to create a sentimental gift.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>One from the kid's:</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i9Q4dzA2FHA/TzDwBpCk-cI/AAAAAAAAAi4/A9kkzTbFif0/s1600/handprint+hand+heart+card.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="303" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-i9Q4dzA2FHA/TzDwBpCk-cI/AAAAAAAAAi4/A9kkzTbFif0/s400/handprint+hand+heart+card.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Such a simple but cute idea to do with the kids.... found <a href="http://rosinahuber.blogspot.com/2011/01/valentine-handprint-cards-one-for-you.html"> HERE!</a> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>One from the Crafter's:</b><br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cd2EaGPDGuE/TzDwCGq3ZLI/AAAAAAAAAjA/luPxJ7PiDpE/s1600/kids_sewing_projects_feltheartbookmarks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Cd2EaGPDGuE/TzDwCGq3ZLI/AAAAAAAAAjA/luPxJ7PiDpE/s400/kids_sewing_projects_feltheartbookmarks.jpg" width="330" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love these little paper clip book marks... found <a href="http://www.holiday-crafts-and-creations.com/kids-sewing-projects-bookmark.html"> HERE! </a> They are so simple and look great! perfect for a friend or book lover. An easier way to make them would be to use card and glue instead of felt and thread :)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>One from the romantic's:</b><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ss-wNGU9b3U/TzDy_Anu1ZI/AAAAAAAAAjg/DNu1pJdw3Xk/s1600/message+in+a+bottle.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ss-wNGU9b3U/TzDy_Anu1ZI/AAAAAAAAAjg/DNu1pJdw3Xk/s320/message+in+a+bottle.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">If your thinking of a romantic gesture to give along with breakfast in bed or to find in the bath, then how about a message in a bottle! All you need is a small glass bottle (a ketchup bottle maybe) and some meaningful words to pop inside... found <a href="http://www.giftsforyounow.com/Endless-Love-Message-In-A-Bottle-219102.aspx"> HERE!</a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><b>One from her?</b><b> . . . </b><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Well we all know the fastest way to a mans heart. . . is through his stomach! :D</div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tvySH31tMpg/TzDwDhuwZWI/AAAAAAAAAjI/C43CMNwm_0k/s1600/valentine+heart+biscuits.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="285" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tvySH31tMpg/TzDwDhuwZWI/AAAAAAAAAjI/C43CMNwm_0k/s400/valentine+heart+biscuits.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Love heart cookies... found <a href="http://www.browneyedbaker.com/2011/02/14/conversation-heart-sugar-cookies/"> HERE! </a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S587KhaU0RI/TzD0rLOuaUI/AAAAAAAAAjw/7haaSvPpopE/s1600/MeltYourHeartPizzaLarge.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="318" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-S587KhaU0RI/TzD0rLOuaUI/AAAAAAAAAjw/7haaSvPpopE/s400/MeltYourHeartPizzaLarge.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heart shaped pizza with added heart shaped pepperoni... found <a href="http://www.teenkitchentakeover.com/images/recipes/MeltYourHeartPizzaLarge.jpg"> HERE! </a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pIskGbqM1yc/TzDwG13O_aI/AAAAAAAAAjY/EjpRVmXn-rw/s1600/valentines-cookie-pops.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pIskGbqM1yc/TzDwG13O_aI/AAAAAAAAAjY/EjpRVmXn-rw/s400/valentines-cookie-pops.jpg" width="266" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Heart cookie pops... found <a href="http://pizzazzerie.com/holidays/valentines-day-cookie-pop-tutorial/"> HERE! </a></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dASWLRzrWNE/TzDwFStLT-I/AAAAAAAAAjQ/4m5BGJT8Sfs/s1600/valentine+pretxels.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-dASWLRzrWNE/TzDwFStLT-I/AAAAAAAAAjQ/4m5BGJT8Sfs/s400/valentine+pretxels.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Valentine pretzels... pretzels and chocolate = mmmmm! ... found <a href="http://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7000721720822500792#editor/target=post;postID=5048486717661022085"> HERE! </a></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Finally and most importantly. . . (listen up guys)<b></b><br /><br /><b>One From Him!!!</b> . . . <br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Awo3WlaGCZM/TzDy_ta6uMI/AAAAAAAAAjo/ncA62WhND3A/s1600/Valentines-Day-Bathroom-Decorating-Ideas.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="265" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Awo3WlaGCZM/TzDy_ta6uMI/AAAAAAAAAjo/ncA62WhND3A/s400/Valentines-Day-Bathroom-Decorating-Ideas.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> Found... <span id="goog_1672295679"></span><a href="http://www.blogger.com/">HERE!<span id="goog_1672295680"></span></a> </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br />Who said romance is dead?<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: left;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xcj5TeTub9M/TzEVZJPg9pI/AAAAAAAAAj8/H_6ODuf1gUI/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Xcj5TeTub9M/TzEVZJPg9pI/AAAAAAAAAj8/H_6ODuf1gUI/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-60659624911659060402011-12-11T19:59:00.001Z2012-03-16T10:47:32.192ZChristmas Card Gift Box<div style="text-align: center;">Two weeks and it will be Christmas!!... Woo! The one time of the year where everything stops, so we can get together with our loved ones to exchange gifts, feast and be merry :)<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TTf74iU36Hc/TuY5tBbUy-I/AAAAAAAAAiQ/NYw0hpK9iwc/s1600/Christmas+card+gift+box.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-TTf74iU36Hc/TuY5tBbUy-I/AAAAAAAAAiQ/NYw0hpK9iwc/s320/Christmas+card+gift+box.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />There is a lot of preparations for this special day... and its always the little things that make it magical, so here's a little tutorial on how to create your own Christmas gift boxes from Christmas cards...<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-czrMoBQIq8E/TuUPdVWgGxI/AAAAAAAAAg4/pWVXaiYMcAE/s1600/IMG_0821.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-czrMoBQIq8E/TuUPdVWgGxI/AAAAAAAAAg4/pWVXaiYMcAE/s320/IMG_0821.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So first thing to do... Select a Christmas card...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a name='more'></a><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-21O69EoFTP8/TuUPfCiFzGI/AAAAAAAAAhA/tt_6iM6et3I/s1600/IMG_0822.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="232" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-21O69EoFTP8/TuUPfCiFzGI/AAAAAAAAAhA/tt_6iM6et3I/s320/IMG_0822.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">... and cut it down the middle...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-enbELtJnE/TuUPiE2Dj5I/AAAAAAAAAhI/U_lEt8Uk8PE/s1600/IMG_0823.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Z-enbELtJnE/TuUPiE2Dj5I/AAAAAAAAAhI/U_lEt8Uk8PE/s320/IMG_0823.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">... set the half with the decoration to one side... </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KQ5TM8j-OVs/TuUPkSiJ5GI/AAAAAAAAAhg/PUVYB0GI5Vc/s1600/IMG_0830.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KQ5TM8j-OVs/TuUPkSiJ5GI/AAAAAAAAAhg/PUVYB0GI5Vc/s320/IMG_0830.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">... then cut around 2mm strips from 2 sides of the card...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2jqgSLJsueE/TuUPiu71ZgI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/XhLCByoBhWE/s1600/IMG_0825.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2jqgSLJsueE/TuUPiu71ZgI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/XhLCByoBhWE/s320/IMG_0825.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">... measure and mark with a pencil 1 inch from each corner...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B56stS1l9dg/TuUPjSNrwwI/AAAAAAAAAhY/t_iHoEUcmdM/s1600/IMG_0827.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-B56stS1l9dg/TuUPjSNrwwI/AAAAAAAAAhY/t_iHoEUcmdM/s320/IMG_0827.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">... using a Stanley knife or an empty pen, draw lines from each mark to create folds...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lKOobMkex_c/TuUPlZIRg8I/AAAAAAAAAhk/YFUUTrMEUKE/s1600/IMG_0831.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-lKOobMkex_c/TuUPlZIRg8I/AAAAAAAAAhk/YFUUTrMEUKE/s320/IMG_0831.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">... fold over each line...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N9hg0tcJchk/TuUPndpYONI/AAAAAAAAAhw/4e5OpvIvb24/s1600/IMG_0835.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-N9hg0tcJchk/TuUPndpYONI/AAAAAAAAAhw/4e5OpvIvb24/s320/IMG_0835.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">... cut two slits on one line as shown above...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BxjOviKQFws/TuUPoN1g_dI/AAAAAAAAAh4/v_ULBhL5jKM/s1600/IMG_0836.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-BxjOviKQFws/TuUPoN1g_dI/AAAAAAAAAh4/v_ULBhL5jKM/s320/IMG_0836.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">...on each corner square apply double sided tape, glue or just doubled sticky tape...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tWxtTuMyUq0/TuUPpJcOrxI/AAAAAAAAAiA/xRJO82F34GM/s1600/IMG_0838.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-tWxtTuMyUq0/TuUPpJcOrxI/AAAAAAAAAiA/xRJO82F34GM/s320/IMG_0838.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">... and then attach...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_AvSx6cXIWE/TuUPp8FxPXI/AAAAAAAAAiI/TDupHbjlTXo/s1600/IMG_0847.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="239" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_AvSx6cXIWE/TuUPp8FxPXI/AAAAAAAAAiI/TDupHbjlTXo/s320/IMG_0847.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">...and fill with lots of treats for that someone special in your life... :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ImdfnmuH8s/TuY92IFi9mI/AAAAAAAAAiY/vehtmfz0CfY/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-6ImdfnmuH8s/TuY92IFi9mI/AAAAAAAAAiY/vehtmfz0CfY/s1600/signature-1.png" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-51554824706214314922011-11-01T22:13:00.000Z2012-03-16T10:47:59.067ZHalloween Celebrations 2011<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you had a great Halloween wherever you may be... I certainly did, </div><div style="text-align: center;">here's a little preview from my night... </div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7hZdwopuxI/TrBnS9qPuZI/AAAAAAAAAfo/yMjH3omIIIY/s1600/Sally-Nightmare-Xmas-Disney-Costume.2jpg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q7hZdwopuxI/TrBnS9qPuZI/AAAAAAAAAfo/yMjH3omIIIY/s400/Sally-Nightmare-Xmas-Disney-Costume.2jpg.jpg" width="312" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I dressed up as Sally from the nightmare before Christmas, took me all week to make the costume but it was so worth it :)</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mGw4Wq7HaPg/TrBnXf1AUWI/AAAAAAAAAfw/WUnoxN5McX8/s1600/Sally-Nightmare-Xmas-Disney-Costume.jpgm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mGw4Wq7HaPg/TrBnXf1AUWI/AAAAAAAAAfw/WUnoxN5McX8/s400/Sally-Nightmare-Xmas-Disney-Costume.jpgm.jpg" width="298" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Me as Sally and Nathan as an assassin</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V0EN9Tqu3Ks/TrBiCjEdVJI/AAAAAAAAAeI/Lz7gm3-4AbY/s1600/IMG_0585.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-V0EN9Tqu3Ks/TrBiCjEdVJI/AAAAAAAAAeI/Lz7gm3-4AbY/s400/IMG_0585.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mmmmmm!! Halloween treats...</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B7jm0iGfSKE/TrBiaXf3V-I/AAAAAAAAAeg/81UhPl1-xLY/s1600/IMG_0644.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-B7jm0iGfSKE/TrBiaXf3V-I/AAAAAAAAAeg/81UhPl1-xLY/s400/IMG_0644.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Sally and Jack <3</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PgNJPzdlJLg/TrBijzmtnEI/AAAAAAAAAeo/y-Cxy8wBFm0/s1600/IMG_0652.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-PgNJPzdlJLg/TrBijzmtnEI/AAAAAAAAAeo/y-Cxy8wBFm0/s400/IMG_0652.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Derry Halloween Celebrations: This was the size of a Double Decker, really well done..</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aZS7ObH5QOo/TrBjBe39DfI/AAAAAAAAAfA/VJ9clvj-xJA/s1600/IMG_0661.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-aZS7ObH5QOo/TrBjBe39DfI/AAAAAAAAAfA/VJ9clvj-xJA/s400/IMG_0661.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Derry Halloween Celebrations</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bfT7k13d6Dk/TrBi3Jug0lI/AAAAAAAAAe4/Iyg-IH0kuuM/s1600/IMG_0660.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bfT7k13d6Dk/TrBi3Jug0lI/AAAAAAAAAe4/Iyg-IH0kuuM/s400/IMG_0660.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Derry Halloween Celebrations.... it was their 25th Anniversary</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DN-p6dXGqdU/TrBiv3u9ZDI/AAAAAAAAAew/J1e697IDn8I/s1600/IMG_0654.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-DN-p6dXGqdU/TrBiv3u9ZDI/AAAAAAAAAew/J1e697IDn8I/s400/IMG_0654.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Derry Halloween Celebrations: The streets were full of people dressed up, everyone made such a big effort </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m862Vr5YErQ/TrBs5OXhn0I/AAAAAAAAAgM/Xn_6TTGzxSw/s1600/IMG_0669.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-m862Vr5YErQ/TrBs5OXhn0I/AAAAAAAAAgM/Xn_6TTGzxSw/s400/IMG_0669.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Derry Halloween fireworks display...</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8hqggw5cZi4/TrBtUCR7M3I/AAAAAAAAAgk/pI4sh9gm6Wk/s1600/IMG_0675.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-8hqggw5cZi4/TrBtUCR7M3I/AAAAAAAAAgk/pI4sh9gm6Wk/s400/IMG_0675.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Let off from a boat on the River Foyle...</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-680GL9PnpLo/TrBtbIKkuNI/AAAAAAAAAgs/AsS_sJf5Wdw/s1600/IMG_0676.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-680GL9PnpLo/TrBtbIKkuNI/AAAAAAAAAgs/AsS_sJf5Wdw/s400/IMG_0676.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10FVLhnD4Kk/TrBtAO8sapI/AAAAAAAAAgU/4tTydhowk2M/s1600/IMG_0671.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-10FVLhnD4Kk/TrBtAO8sapI/AAAAAAAAAgU/4tTydhowk2M/s400/IMG_0671.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Flzx-YZDTo0/TrBtIFdFALI/AAAAAAAAAgc/NjYR-0C7EkA/s1600/IMG_0672.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Flzx-YZDTo0/TrBtIFdFALI/AAAAAAAAAgc/NjYR-0C7EkA/s400/IMG_0672.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Breathtaking!!</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Halloween 2011!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ull2f0TyY3s/TrBqG4Um-HI/AAAAAAAAAf8/eFVx3qO0vYA/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Ull2f0TyY3s/TrBqG4Um-HI/AAAAAAAAAf8/eFVx3qO0vYA/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-14635450540165828362011-10-28T14:05:00.000+01:002012-03-16T10:48:31.691ZHALLOWEEN Seen and Love!<div style="text-align: center;">Well the Halloween weekend is about to begin... this has to be my most favorite time of the year, I love the atmosphere, the smells, the sweets and seeing the effort everyone puts into their costumes and house decorations.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you haven't yet started to get ready for Halloween, don't worry! There's plenty of time... You don't have to spend days preparing... here's a few ideas to help you create a gruuuuesome Halloween!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zhBRjfuEGkI/Tqqb67-U0EI/AAAAAAAAAc8/CZx5BiEAz3I/s1600/316417_587278068047_16600396_32653558_2036218884_n.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-zhBRjfuEGkI/Tqqb67-U0EI/AAAAAAAAAc8/CZx5BiEAz3I/s400/316417_587278068047_16600396_32653558_2036218884_n.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.reddit.com/r/pics/comments/kzb1v/my_friends_just_moved_they_decided_to_use_all/"> Heres where I found it </a><br /><br />What an awesome way to make your home look creepy and unique, I love this... just use cardboard and some coloured plastic... so simple but effective :) </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M0H-4NnJpxQ/TqqcCGK3L0I/AAAAAAAAAdE/ziodVnbWG4M/s1600/fall-ent-center-and-wreath-089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M0H-4NnJpxQ/TqqcCGK3L0I/AAAAAAAAAdE/ziodVnbWG4M/s400/fall-ent-center-and-wreath-089.jpg" width="376" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://justsewsassy.com/2011/08/29/tuesday-tutorial-rolled-burlap-and-rosette-fall-wreath/"> Heres where I found it </a><br /><br />Got some old scrap fabric lying around? Well here's a way to use it up... </td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T_KG358zwhM/TqqcGfYV6rI/AAAAAAAAAdM/cI7u32aBHrs/s1600/halloween.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-T_KG358zwhM/TqqcGfYV6rI/AAAAAAAAAdM/cI7u32aBHrs/s400/halloween.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/269811/pumpkin-favor-pouches-for-halloween?czone=holiday/halloween-center/halloween-center-decor"> Heres where I found it </a><br /><br />These little filled paper pumpkins are so cute and fun... anyone can make them! </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i9gFZ4xStG0/TqqcVyirKhI/AAAAAAAAAdc/wS70xE07VHQ/s1600/Pretzrods_halloween.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="290" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-i9gFZ4xStG0/TqqcVyirKhI/AAAAAAAAAdc/wS70xE07VHQ/s400/Pretzrods_halloween.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://blog.candiquik.com/?p=2434"> Heres where I found it </a><br /><br />bread sticks covered with chocolate and sprinkles... These would definitely be 'snapped' up fast :) </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_jY5hEdlnT8/TqqcWdmda4I/AAAAAAAAAdg/O1J8nHezzGo/s1600/Skeleton-Cupcakes-Recipe_recipemain.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-_jY5hEdlnT8/TqqcWdmda4I/AAAAAAAAAdg/O1J8nHezzGo/s400/Skeleton-Cupcakes-Recipe_recipemain.jpg" width="337" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.womansday.com/Recipes/Skeleton-Cupcakes-Recipe.html"> Heres where I found it </a><br /><br />This little guy is so cute, he's made from pretzels, white choc, marshmallows and vanilla frosting... yum!</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7xG0TLPAGag/TqqcK9XUYcI/AAAAAAAAAdU/-KgFxcjrp1Y/s1600/how-to-7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="330" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7xG0TLPAGag/TqqcK9XUYcI/AAAAAAAAAdU/-KgFxcjrp1Y/s400/how-to-7.jpg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.larkcrafts.com/craft-your-life/halloween-how-to-fake-blood/"> Heres where I found it </a><br /><br />Oooooh!!! Fake blood, I've always wanted to know how to make this, and now I do, its so easy and looks great. Oh the many ways it could be used to frighten the pants off someone >:) </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d5cjEv_lEfI/TqqeWEuSp6I/AAAAAAAAAd0/4PI2_VEPC2Y/s1600/la98303_hall00_pinagoulada_xl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-d5cjEv_lEfI/TqqeWEuSp6I/AAAAAAAAAd0/4PI2_VEPC2Y/s400/la98303_hall00_pinagoulada_xl.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.marthastewart.com/319440/pina-ghoulada?czone=holiday/halloween-center/halloween-center-desserts"> Heres where I found it </a><br /><br />Here's a perfect example of how you could use the fake blood recipe from above... scary bloody beverages!! These would look great if you are having a Halloween party, or just a couple before you be on your ghoulish travels </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4xhV72uD4NE/TqqcXeqrzII/AAAAAAAAAds/YJCD-MjeAoQ/s1600/zipper-mask.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4xhV72uD4NE/TqqcXeqrzII/AAAAAAAAAds/YJCD-MjeAoQ/s400/zipper-mask.jpg" width="293" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://fashionablygeek.com/costumes/how-to-easily-make-a-gruesome-halloween-zipper-mask-snsfw/"> Heres where I found it </a><br /><br />Aaaaaaahhhhh!!!....... Isn't this great! so scary and so easy, all you need is a zip and some face paint. I bet no one would look you in the eye all night if you were done up like this... brilliant! </td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /><br />So there you have it, Some simple little touches to make your Halloween great! Have a spooktacular weekend!!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--v8ngg7SaSc/TqqnBFk1rhI/AAAAAAAAAeA/wbTwsplU7Sw/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--v8ngg7SaSc/TqqnBFk1rhI/AAAAAAAAAeA/wbTwsplU7Sw/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-69563273094286221652011-08-29T18:14:00.000+01:002012-03-16T10:48:51.646ZFelt Workshop with Heather Miler<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DKvNMCKCxE0/Tlu8kflfB3I/AAAAAAAAAbk/4GRBRmf6K60/s1600/IMG396.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-DKvNMCKCxE0/Tlu8kflfB3I/AAAAAAAAAbk/4GRBRmf6K60/s400/IMG396.jpg" width="332" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Felt Sample by Heather Miler</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">On Monday the 22nd of August I attended a 4 hour long Felt Workshop by Heather Miler, part of Craft NI’s <a href="http://craftni.org/augustcraftmonth/"> August Craft Month. </a></div><div style="text-align: center;">The workshop took place in Derry’s Craft Village. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />Nothing like a bit of craft therapy on a Monday morning, I could have played around all day! :) </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">more samples by Heather . . .</div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2CYdt9xPulI/Tlu8n4V3amI/AAAAAAAAAbo/DVNpWTMtsXo/s1600/IMG397.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2CYdt9xPulI/Tlu8n4V3amI/AAAAAAAAAbo/DVNpWTMtsXo/s400/IMG397.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">some of here stitches are so tiny you barely see them</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FA7L3O6wVKU/Tlu8rYvQUEI/AAAAAAAAAbs/z2ENI8U2hEU/s1600/IMG398.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-FA7L3O6wVKU/Tlu8rYvQUEI/AAAAAAAAAbs/z2ENI8U2hEU/s400/IMG398.jpg" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">such beautiful detail</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lN6VoAT24Uw/Tlu8h8d91jI/AAAAAAAAAbg/O5C16i9InlE/s1600/IMG395.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="260" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lN6VoAT24Uw/Tlu8h8d91jI/AAAAAAAAAbg/O5C16i9InlE/s400/IMG395.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I have hand felted before when I was at college . . . it’s the reason why I am fascinated by textiles. Sadly it wasn’t a specialist option at University so I choose print instead. Taking part in this workshop reminded me of how much I loved it. As Heather said herself ‘You can never go wrong with felting.’</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t5fYbfDolS4/Tlu82mxjP4I/AAAAAAAAAbw/1NSxEhXAP-8/s1600/IMG380.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-t5fYbfDolS4/Tlu82mxjP4I/AAAAAAAAAbw/1NSxEhXAP-8/s400/IMG380.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We started off by layering the wool and placing plastic where we wanted the felt to bubble.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jGlsVZ6xzxU/Tlu84dYYTbI/AAAAAAAAAb0/VqwXTkfOsO0/s1600/IMG381.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jGlsVZ6xzxU/Tlu84dYYTbI/AAAAAAAAAb0/VqwXTkfOsO0/s400/IMG381.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">coloured wool, silks and other bits were then added to make my landscape</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PnGCRAANnlk/TlvCdiGL4pI/AAAAAAAAAcw/S_WEr9OmznI/s1600/IMG_0092.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-PnGCRAANnlk/TlvCdiGL4pI/AAAAAAAAAcw/S_WEr9OmznI/s400/IMG_0092.JPG" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">My inspirational photo was of Kinnego Bay in County Donegal</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b04lOrOPWJE/Tlu87Kad5CI/AAAAAAAAAb4/3g3V2v92GYA/s1600/IMG382.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-b04lOrOPWJE/Tlu87Kad5CI/AAAAAAAAAb4/3g3V2v92GYA/s400/IMG382.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">After placing the wools it was time for some elbow work! We added hot water and soap and massaged for 20mins or until fully felted . . .</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yYHtAdMITWU/Tlu888ExKqI/AAAAAAAAAb8/qCWnsvKeWlk/s1600/IMG384.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yYHtAdMITWU/Tlu888ExKqI/AAAAAAAAAb8/qCWnsvKeWlk/s400/IMG384.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">. . . Then rinsed and towel dried ready to be wadded and stitched into.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VpsVjrm4joU/Tlu9hV992cI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/MzhDweyeBvU/s1600/IMG394.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-VpsVjrm4joU/Tlu9hV992cI/AAAAAAAAAcQ/MzhDweyeBvU/s400/IMG394.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b66dAlnb_20/Tlu9ZaUbplI/AAAAAAAAAcI/MXXGHAfDfP4/s1600/IMG_0394.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="283" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-b66dAlnb_20/Tlu9ZaUbplI/AAAAAAAAAcI/MXXGHAfDfP4/s400/IMG_0394.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Stitches were added using wools and threads along with beads to highlight certain shapes and to define the landscape</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b3bukigoTxY/Tlu9RH3TaHI/AAAAAAAAAcE/CgLM-m0VYnk/s1600/IMG_0386+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="280" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-b3bukigoTxY/Tlu9RH3TaHI/AAAAAAAAAcE/CgLM-m0VYnk/s400/IMG_0386+-+Copy.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PeOTcMgjcyg/Tlu9MQTLZKI/AAAAAAAAAcA/y2C1diH7uYM/s1600/IMG_0383.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="353" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-PeOTcMgjcyg/Tlu9MQTLZKI/AAAAAAAAAcA/y2C1diH7uYM/s400/IMG_0383.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here’s the finished piece :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">We didn’t get a chance to finish or pieces there so had to continue in our own time, here’s some pics of what the others had accomplished during the workshop . . .</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FvpfgQVaX74/Tlu9ll8d6fI/AAAAAAAAAcY/augUrqsxbRA/s1600/IMG387.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FvpfgQVaX74/Tlu9ll8d6fI/AAAAAAAAAcY/augUrqsxbRA/s400/IMG387.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G2orXY2tjsY/Tlu9jh9Qo4I/AAAAAAAAAcU/dFttu-LiDzQ/s1600/IMG386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-G2orXY2tjsY/Tlu9jh9Qo4I/AAAAAAAAAcU/dFttu-LiDzQ/s400/IMG386.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OQq93wSbq2I/Tlu9vugf3jI/AAAAAAAAAck/mMYlEn1BKWM/s1600/IMG390.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OQq93wSbq2I/Tlu9vugf3jI/AAAAAAAAAck/mMYlEn1BKWM/s400/IMG390.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nvMrfLRqOfQ/Tlu9sqBba3I/AAAAAAAAAcg/6xDEKG26gU4/s1600/IMG389.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-nvMrfLRqOfQ/Tlu9sqBba3I/AAAAAAAAAcg/6xDEKG26gU4/s400/IMG389.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E88WY3Z0Itg/TlvFtHCb9pI/AAAAAAAAAc4/IgPWfh6Q9A0/s1600/signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-E88WY3Z0Itg/TlvFtHCb9pI/AAAAAAAAAc4/IgPWfh6Q9A0/s200/signature.jpg" width="63" /></a></div><br /><br />Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-34438043932680131412011-08-20T16:12:00.000+01:002012-03-16T10:49:39.594ZPersonalised Pinwheels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YJp3wOLkuno/Tk_FJ62AH1I/AAAAAAAAAbM/o3CUgVgewZQ/s1600/IMG_0329.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YJp3wOLkuno/Tk_FJ62AH1I/AAAAAAAAAbM/o3CUgVgewZQ/s400/IMG_0329.JPG" width="295" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />I hope you are having a great summer wherever you are . . . and I hope you have had a chance to get away and relax . . . we all deserve a little break now and again. :)</div><div style="text-align: center;">I don’t know about you but the weather with me has been a little disappointing this summer, unpredictable would be the word! I suppose I shouldn’t complain so much as we have had a few sunny spells to warm our bones.<br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Well whatever the weather here is a little tutorial to pass the time on how to make your own custom pinwheel . . . why not make a few and decorate your vegetable patch or brighten up some flower pots.</div><br /><br /><br /><b>What you will need:</b><br /><br />• Card (6”x6”)<br />• A ruler<br />• A pencil<br />• A bead head pin<br />• A bead (5mm or above)<br />• A stick<br />• Glue or blue tack<br />• Decorating materials (I used crayons but you could also use paints or markers or even glue on pictures or shiny paper… experiment :)<br />• Wire cutters<br /><br /><b>And heres how its done:</b><br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jIwnoJkSDuM/Tk_ESe7GZ3I/AAAAAAAAAaU/PLvu8HaFIf0/s1600/IMG_0296.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jIwnoJkSDuM/Tk_ESe7GZ3I/AAAAAAAAAaU/PLvu8HaFIf0/s400/IMG_0296.JPG" width="346" /></a></div><br /><b>Step 1:</b> Decorate the 6”x6” card on both sides.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A8BxDO20jaQ/Tk_EVdZIuiI/AAAAAAAAAaY/0vA22Tbw6ZQ/s1600/IMG_0303.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="346" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-A8BxDO20jaQ/Tk_EVdZIuiI/AAAAAAAAAaY/0vA22Tbw6ZQ/s400/IMG_0303.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>Step 2:</b> Draw lines to mark the middle of the card… but try not to make them too dark as they will be noticeable when finished.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OzoDszJ026w/Tk_Ea-RaUFI/AAAAAAAAAac/Pl9QVmltYnM/s1600/IMG_0306.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OzoDszJ026w/Tk_Ea-RaUFI/AAAAAAAAAac/Pl9QVmltYnM/s400/IMG_0306.JPG" width="297" /></a></div><br /><b>Step 3:</b> Draw a line 3” from each corner towards the middle of the card . . .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u5xpEEy3Llw/Tk_EemWl6PI/AAAAAAAAAag/LpKfuiJjfp0/s1600/IMG_0307.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="337" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-u5xpEEy3Llw/Tk_EemWl6PI/AAAAAAAAAag/LpKfuiJjfp0/s400/IMG_0307.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />. . . then cut.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LuY-OiPKS8w/Tk_EiDFHD_I/AAAAAAAAAak/LfzycDLjSF4/s1600/IMG_0309.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-LuY-OiPKS8w/Tk_EiDFHD_I/AAAAAAAAAak/LfzycDLjSF4/s400/IMG_0309.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>Step 4:</b> Using a darker colour, mark the right part of each corner.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WcoNSlRYoNw/Tk_ElB31kQI/AAAAAAAAAao/msAGpQbCAd8/s1600/IMG_0313.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="353" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-WcoNSlRYoNw/Tk_ElB31kQI/AAAAAAAAAao/msAGpQbCAd8/s400/IMG_0313.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>Step 5:</b> Take each marked corner and glue or tack to the middle of the square.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7n8jr61d-Ks/Tk_Eo85BOQI/AAAAAAAAAas/hvGQjY8OGks/s1600/IMG_0316.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="340" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-7n8jr61d-Ks/Tk_Eo85BOQI/AAAAAAAAAas/hvGQjY8OGks/s400/IMG_0316.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>Step 6: </b> If using glue wait until it sets then carefully stick the pin through the middle of the wheel.<br /> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AXkbnPcaae8/Tk_ErxIuxMI/AAAAAAAAAaw/0XFsCI0fUkw/s1600/IMG_0318.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-AXkbnPcaae8/Tk_ErxIuxMI/AAAAAAAAAaw/0XFsCI0fUkw/s400/IMG_0318.JPG" width="370" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tCZ8AAIOZsc/Tk_EvgrWF8I/AAAAAAAAAa0/gcIb9772APg/s1600/IMG_0319.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tCZ8AAIOZsc/Tk_EvgrWF8I/AAAAAAAAAa0/gcIb9772APg/s400/IMG_0319.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><b>Step 7:</b> Turn the pinwheel around and place the bead through the pin<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5BzwHDvg9mc/Tk_EzvWtSvI/AAAAAAAAAa4/hFese2RKppg/s1600/IMG_0321.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-5BzwHDvg9mc/Tk_EzvWtSvI/AAAAAAAAAa4/hFese2RKppg/s400/IMG_0321.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><b>Step 8:</b> Now carefully take the stick and push the pin through, do not push to tight against the bead, keep loose so the pinwheel can turn freely . . .<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jvYxlZ3Dsyo/Tk_E30aFWcI/AAAAAAAAAa8/ZC0WQmSNTS4/s1600/IMG_0323.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-jvYxlZ3Dsyo/Tk_E30aFWcI/AAAAAAAAAa8/ZC0WQmSNTS4/s400/IMG_0323.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br />. . . then cut the pin with the wire cutters as close to the stick as possible.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zzgg3GKF0Gk/Tk_E7NPlemI/AAAAAAAAAbA/6JNOxkd-IPo/s1600/IMG_0324.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-zzgg3GKF0Gk/Tk_E7NPlemI/AAAAAAAAAbA/6JNOxkd-IPo/s400/IMG_0324.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lpoxVGkh85w/Tk_E-vOACfI/AAAAAAAAAbE/li4jNiTnaEM/s1600/IMG_0325.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lpoxVGkh85w/Tk_E-vOACfI/AAAAAAAAAbE/li4jNiTnaEM/s400/IMG_0325.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">And that’s it . . .</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I7y7Mpj8zl4/Tk_FGvz_1aI/AAAAAAAAAbI/uzCVrul2ERY/s1600/IMG_0326.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-I7y7Mpj8zl4/Tk_FGvz_1aI/AAAAAAAAAbI/uzCVrul2ERY/s400/IMG_0326.JPG" width="296" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">So simple, give it a go!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">If you do try any of my tutorials or recipes please do feel free to send me a pic or upload one to the facebook page . . . I would love to see them :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FunYJQ1ldBE/Tk_NkduQYxI/AAAAAAAAAbc/26l9q-ON7n0/s1600/signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-FunYJQ1ldBE/Tk_NkduQYxI/AAAAAAAAAbc/26l9q-ON7n0/s200/signature.jpg" width="63" /></a></div><br />Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-28506136649498491532011-07-17T12:15:00.000+01:002012-02-25T19:00:44.195ZChocolate Fudge Brownies!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yzJZET3GNh0/TiK-o_54ErI/AAAAAAAAAYo/W-1XMDXF0Rc/s1600/IMG_0139+-+Copy.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="315" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-yzJZET3GNh0/TiK-o_54ErI/AAAAAAAAAYo/W-1XMDXF0Rc/s400/IMG_0139+-+Copy.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I don't think i'm alone when saying that Chocolate Fudge Brownies are one of the most heavenly treats on this earth... especially when the consistency is just right: crunchy on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside. Perfect! :)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3jP1fCoLEfQ/TiK-xB5R_dI/AAAAAAAAAYs/LMxsmJKtKxg/s1600/IMG_0144+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="345" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-3jP1fCoLEfQ/TiK-xB5R_dI/AAAAAAAAAYs/LMxsmJKtKxg/s400/IMG_0144+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />Ingredients:</div><ul><li>175g - Butter</li><li>96g - Cocoa Powder</li><li>425g - Sugar</li><li>4 - Eggs</li><li>1 tsp - Vanilla extract</li><li>160g - Flour</li><li>1 tsp - Baking Powder</li><li>1 tsp - Salt </li></ul><br />Method:<br /><br />(1.) Preheat oven 180c (350f) <br />(2.) In a saucepan melt the butter on a medium heat<br />(3.) Add cocoa and stir until dissolved then remove from heat<br />(4.) Add sugar and vanilla<br />(5.) Mix in the eggs one at a time<br />(6.) Fold in the flour and salt<br />(7.) Pour into a greased tin and place in the oven for 25mins<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And that's it, all you have to do now is decide whether to share or not :) ... </div><div style="text-align: center;">serve up with some fresh cream, ice cream or even custard... yum!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ulTcdIwI4bI/TiLDVpu2a2I/AAAAAAAAAY0/_1sKHU2k2V0/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ulTcdIwI4bI/TiLDVpu2a2I/AAAAAAAAAY0/_1sKHU2k2V0/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-67853777000364937132011-07-05T12:37:00.000+01:002012-03-16T10:50:58.845ZGolden Chocolate Chip Cookies!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mq79UYz8g6w/ThLqRPCpD1I/AAAAAAAAAYY/S8WvbSPjVkk/s1600/IMG_0144.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Mq79UYz8g6w/ThLqRPCpD1I/AAAAAAAAAYY/S8WvbSPjVkk/s400/IMG_0144.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pSt5rniiS5o/ThLqWC81K5I/AAAAAAAAAYc/neJRAZR2CQ8/s1600/IMG_0146.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="298" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pSt5rniiS5o/ThLqWC81K5I/AAAAAAAAAYc/neJRAZR2CQ8/s400/IMG_0146.JPG" width="400" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The perfect cookie: Biscuity on the outside, soft and chewy on the inside... sweet and moreish!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">What else can a cookie be?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I was so proud to have finally succeeded in making the 'perfect' cookie this week. Usually they would come out a bit too cakey or over done... but with help from <a href="http://www.aspoonfulofsugar.net/wp/2004/09/ultimate-chocolate-chip-cookies/">A spoonful of sugar</a> and some proper measuring equipment... eh voila! A stack of yumminess :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; color: black; text-align: left;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><ul><li>300g - Plain Flour</li><li>170g - Unsalted Butter</li><li>215g - Light Brown Sugar</li><li>120g - White Sugar</li><li>300g - Choc Chips</li><li>1/2 tsp - Bicarbonate of soda</li><li>1 tsp - Fine salt</li><li>1 tbsp - Vanilla (extract)</li><li>1 - Large Egg</li><li>1 - Large Egg Yolk</li><li>Grease Proof paper</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Cookie Dough Mixture:</b></div><ul><li>In a small bowl sift the flour, bicarbonate of soda and salt and set aside</li><li>In a bigger bowl mix together the butter, (works best if melted) white and brown sugars and vanilla</li><li>Once blended add the large egg and yolk and beat well</li><li>Mix in the dry mixture along with the chocolate chips and mix well </li><li>Cover with cling film and set in the fridge for no less that 30mins</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b>Cooking:</b></div><ul><li>Preheat oven to 190c (gas mark 5) </li><li>Set a strip of greaseproof paper onto a baking tray and scoop on small golf ball size lumps of cookie dough, two inches apart and flatten slightly</li><li> Cook for 10-12mins, or until golden around the edges</li></ul><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And thats it! This recipe should make around 18 cookies so grab a nice cup of tea or glass of milk, put your feet up and tuck in... we all need a little self-indulgence sometimes :)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Also watch this space for even more self indulgence in the form of Chocolate Fudge Brownies... recipe coming soon! :P </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-55RorL-s7ZE/ThL1Af7c2lI/AAAAAAAAAYk/gkoVyRe-9_o/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-55RorL-s7ZE/ThL1Af7c2lI/AAAAAAAAAYk/gkoVyRe-9_o/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-4584066122579617562011-06-30T14:40:00.000+01:002012-03-16T10:51:53.818ZSeen and Love! Summer 2011<div style="text-align: center;">Whilst cruising around the internet its hard not to stumble across things that are amusing and fantastic. My bookmarks tab is always full of images I came across and stored away to look back upon another day...</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Heres a random selection of images I thought I would share from my 'Seen and Love' bookmark folder... :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-odM0VqP29d4/Tgxs6bBVCJI/AAAAAAAAAX4/kGXXpgaPVcY/s1600/bygone.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-odM0VqP29d4/Tgxs6bBVCJI/AAAAAAAAAX4/kGXXpgaPVcY/s400/bygone.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><br /><div class="title"><b>Bygone Summers </b></div>'On a warm midsummer day, the young girl enjoys the sun on her face, while her shady hat is filled with the essence of summer times. The straw becomes a cornfield abounding with wild flowers and butterflies, and little scenes of idyllic rural life.'<br /><br />Fantasy artist <a href="http://www.josephinewall.co.uk/"> Josephine Wall</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wk6liGkxAME/Tgxs4TWoORI/AAAAAAAAAXw/o2b80RhlP14/s1600/beard.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wk6liGkxAME/Tgxs4TWoORI/AAAAAAAAAXw/o2b80RhlP14/s400/beard.jpg" width="265" /></a></div>A young mans dream...<br /><a href="http://whatnottocrochet.wordpress.com/2011/05/09/more-hair/"> What Not To Crochet </a><br /><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XJDK-_sq-Ww/Tgxs8T3Cm9I/AAAAAAAAAYI/9n6VNXtslr4/s1600/piano_dentelle_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="361" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XJDK-_sq-Ww/Tgxs8T3Cm9I/AAAAAAAAAYI/9n6VNXtslr4/s400/piano_dentelle_2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Ever crocheted a piano?<br />Piano Dentelle, 2008<br /><a href="http://www.joanavasconcelos.com/english/home.html"> Joana Vasconcelos </a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qUH5WzNP_d0/Tgxs45FxncI/AAAAAAAAAX0/zMR393tADhA/s1600/birds-barbie_UMGZm_20137.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qUH5WzNP_d0/Tgxs45FxncI/AAAAAAAAAX0/zMR393tADhA/s400/birds-barbie_UMGZm_20137.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Celebrating Hitchcocks 'The Birds' 45th Anniversary in 2008....<br />'The Birds' Barbie Doll<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NXlZs5ZySp0/Tgxs62a5oJI/AAAAAAAAAX8/ZpAdx_fxEx8/s1600/circleoffriends-2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="355" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NXlZs5ZySp0/Tgxs62a5oJI/AAAAAAAAAX8/ZpAdx_fxEx8/s400/circleoffriends-2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Someone please make this for me... too cute!<br /><a href="http://www.crochetmemories.com/patterns/crochet-motif-doilies2.php"> Crochet Memories </a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-87ZXLRf1mTw/Tgxs7SI3eWI/AAAAAAAAAYA/w-tOOUIhpLI/s1600/F071721a_thumb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="301" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-87ZXLRf1mTw/Tgxs7SI3eWI/AAAAAAAAAYA/w-tOOUIhpLI/s400/F071721a_thumb.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Cats Eyes! . . . fascinating<br /><a href="http://orcmid.com/blog/2008/11/friday-cat-picture-in-princess-eye-from.asp"> Ormids Lair </a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-njLle00HMvc/Tgxs74EJ9qI/AAAAAAAAAYE/GPKIPNWzmJs/s1600/mouse1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-njLle00HMvc/Tgxs74EJ9qI/AAAAAAAAAYE/GPKIPNWzmJs/s400/mouse1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>:)<br /><a href="http://innerhooker.bigcartel.com/product/mouse-beanie-crochet-pattern"> Inner Hooker </a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wQLJxMaHtQc/Tgx6v_NAGWI/AAAAAAAAAYU/uItqN4z6sYQ/s1600/oklahoma.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-wQLJxMaHtQc/Tgx6v_NAGWI/AAAAAAAAAYU/uItqN4z6sYQ/s400/oklahoma.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> 'Okie'</div><div style="text-align: center;">' Back in the late 1970s a single mother in Oklahoma packed her children and all her worldly possessions into her 25 year old Ford truck and drove to upstate New York. They arrived with no money and sold the truck for $235 to a couple of local men who promptly named the truck, "Okie." After several years of faithful duty it was retired and parked up in the woods above the beaver pond where it remained until the late winter of 2011 when it was sold for scrap metal.. '<br /><a href="http://www.maguiregallery.com/barrie/ireland.htm"> Barrie Maguire </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br />Enjoy this last day of June...<br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0jBkhFGvNGU/Tgx24V-BMII/AAAAAAAAAYQ/GL-cfg2HIEA/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-0jBkhFGvNGU/Tgx24V-BMII/AAAAAAAAAYQ/GL-cfg2HIEA/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-25567646592706974442011-06-09T14:39:00.000+01:002012-02-25T19:03:12.093ZNew Hand Felted Purses!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J84tN_lJz4M/TfDJ522MDRI/AAAAAAAAAXk/azcVOIibvNs/s1600/DSCF2806.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-J84tN_lJz4M/TfDJ522MDRI/AAAAAAAAAXk/azcVOIibvNs/s400/DSCF2806.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-itM82wKUFdw/TfDJ0hipe8I/AAAAAAAAAXg/q3uguuu5Gsc/s1600/DSCF2798.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-itM82wKUFdw/TfDJ0hipe8I/AAAAAAAAAXg/q3uguuu5Gsc/s400/DSCF2798.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-20rDU2nLe8Q/TfDJwJJl_hI/AAAAAAAAAXc/ufMWuIqklxY/s1600/DSCF2792.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-20rDU2nLe8Q/TfDJwJJl_hI/AAAAAAAAAXc/ufMWuIqklxY/s400/DSCF2792.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">I've just added some NEW PURSES! to my <a href="https://www.coriandr.com/shop/cakeitorleafit"> Coriandr shop. </a> I used merino wool and creative yarns to design and make the felt and used various textured and metallic yarns for stitching. </div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">These little purses are so unique, soft and cute... how could anyone resist! :)</div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Pop over to <a href="https://www.coriandr.com/shop/cakeitorleafit"> my shop </a> and have a look! </div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-voHueqynDJ8/TfDMaK9XDrI/AAAAAAAAAXs/JN1gJKepSOg/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-voHueqynDJ8/TfDMaK9XDrI/AAAAAAAAAXs/JN1gJKepSOg/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-22905489345640057782011-06-07T22:16:00.000+01:002012-03-16T10:53:12.182ZMoon and Stars Wall Hanging<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YgMcBi355z0/Te6WjxghaoI/AAAAAAAAAXU/f5XhGBvaOW0/s1600/DSCF3070.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YgMcBi355z0/Te6WjxghaoI/AAAAAAAAAXU/f5XhGBvaOW0/s400/DSCF3070.png" width="300" /></a></div><span id="goog_1285905525"></span><span id="goog_1285905526"></span><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fQf8vCrJnPk/Te6OK_UN7oI/AAAAAAAAAXA/JVzLlzeHbH0/s1600/DSCF3072.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-fQf8vCrJnPk/Te6OK_UN7oI/AAAAAAAAAXA/JVzLlzeHbH0/s400/DSCF3072.png" width="300" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here’s a cute little tutorial on how to make your own Moon and Stars soft wall hanging.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It can be used as a decoration piece for any room, over the bed or cot, hanging on a door or even from a light. </div><br /><b>What you will need for the moon and stars:</b><br />• Two different types of fabric (or use the same on both sides, your choice)<br />• Scissors<br />• 4 pairs of buttons<br />• Thread <br />• Stuffing or wadding<br />• Card<br /><br /><b>What you will need for the mobile:</b><br />• A twig or stick<br />• Clear thread<br />• Decoration yarn<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aJqAUmSiHg8/Te6KhzK18hI/AAAAAAAAAV0/RZn5TJyjdzk/s1600/DSCF2874.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-aJqAUmSiHg8/Te6KhzK18hI/AAAAAAAAAV0/RZn5TJyjdzk/s200/DSCF2874.png" width="200" /></a><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3v6fERwgbUw/Te6NnMiIUwI/AAAAAAAAAW0/5OF4Ai_s094/s1600/DSCF2947.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="150" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-3v6fERwgbUw/Te6NnMiIUwI/AAAAAAAAAW0/5OF4Ai_s094/s200/DSCF2947.png" width="200" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>Step 1:</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><a name='more'></a>On your card draw three different sized stars and one moon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mu_EJTJmlRA/Te6KuuwuG7I/AAAAAAAAAV4/giX946Dq-Dk/s1600/DSCF2892.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-mu_EJTJmlRA/Te6KuuwuG7I/AAAAAAAAAV4/giX946Dq-Dk/s320/DSCF2892.png" width="320" /></a></div><b>Step 2:</b><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Place these onto one type of fabric (either one) and draw around leaving a cm gap from the card. Cut out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YLb90ooKTXo/Te6K7HRR2jI/AAAAAAAAAV8/PEhJfRw10sM/s1600/DSCF2894.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-YLb90ooKTXo/Te6K7HRR2jI/AAAAAAAAAV8/PEhJfRw10sM/s320/DSCF2894.png" width="320" /></a></div><b>Step 3:</b><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Then place the fabric cut outs onto the other piece of fabric, draw around and cut out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_9mQB4SEcA/Te6LIOHKXCI/AAAAAAAAAWA/glVA0PxWZVY/s1600/DSCF2897.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_9mQB4SEcA/Te6LIOHKXCI/AAAAAAAAAWA/glVA0PxWZVY/s320/DSCF2897.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">You should now be left with four pairs of cut outs</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2lr31Ocj0is/Te6LWYF9-4I/AAAAAAAAAWE/fU42_zLngGs/s1600/DSCF2898.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-2lr31Ocj0is/Te6LWYF9-4I/AAAAAAAAAWE/fU42_zLngGs/s320/DSCF2898.png" width="320" /></a></div><b>Step 4:</b><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Pick out the buttons you will be using for each shapes eyes...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mXWbXwbQn0I/Te6LjJ0hnKI/AAAAAAAAAWI/KyYt3kLdyps/s1600/DSCF2901.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-mXWbXwbQn0I/Te6LjJ0hnKI/AAAAAAAAAWI/KyYt3kLdyps/s320/DSCF2901.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">...and using your coloured thread, stitch the eyes on</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PrVKKe2DIKk/Te6Lub5NoQI/AAAAAAAAAWM/2Qdfsnk_ua4/s1600/DSCF2905.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-PrVKKe2DIKk/Te6Lub5NoQI/AAAAAAAAAWM/2Qdfsnk_ua4/s320/DSCF2905.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Don’t forget to put eyes on both fabrics for the moon</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ScmNbGeUP9Q/Te6L7u6ZElI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/0oRbP53mnFE/s1600/DSCF2907.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ScmNbGeUP9Q/Te6L7u6ZElI/AAAAAAAAAWQ/0oRbP53mnFE/s320/DSCF2907.png" width="240" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Ready to be stitched</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--xWY9seVKx0/Te6MKR2eXZI/AAAAAAAAAWU/TEUH5_uc7gQ/s1600/DSCF2908.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/--xWY9seVKx0/Te6MKR2eXZI/AAAAAAAAAWU/TEUH5_uc7gQ/s320/DSCF2908.png" width="320" /></a></div><b>Step 5:</b><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Turn the fabrics inside out so the buttons are in the inside and pin together</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qCeYO6Mqp2Q/Te6MXEj8Y1I/AAAAAAAAAWY/inN-pjSvGwM/s1600/DSCF2913.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-qCeYO6Mqp2Q/Te6MXEj8Y1I/AAAAAAAAAWY/inN-pjSvGwM/s320/DSCF2913.png" width="320" /></a></div><b>Step 6:</b><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Stitch together about a cm from the edge. Make sure to leave a gap for stuffing<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fgmwdlf26ZU/Te6Mj2QU-iI/AAAAAAAAAWc/udeeVNZVcDg/s1600/DSCF2915.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-fgmwdlf26ZU/Te6Mj2QU-iI/AAAAAAAAAWc/udeeVNZVcDg/s320/DSCF2915.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><b>Step 7:</b><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Turn inside out through the gap</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cBdDtvAknF4/Te6MwvI2h7I/AAAAAAAAAWg/GGnu-NKsL7s/s1600/DSCF2917.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-cBdDtvAknF4/Te6MwvI2h7I/AAAAAAAAAWg/GGnu-NKsL7s/s320/DSCF2917.png" width="320" /></a></div><b>Step 8:</b><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Stuff through the gap so it is nicely padded...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f74kXPxessE/Te6M9s2lwuI/AAAAAAAAAWk/dSEZPhnvlUI/s1600/DSCF2928.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-f74kXPxessE/Te6M9s2lwuI/AAAAAAAAAWk/dSEZPhnvlUI/s320/DSCF2928.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yaBL9q3wEf8/Te6NI1yoxcI/AAAAAAAAAWo/b3DqNrhk6TA/s1600/DSCF2934.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-yaBL9q3wEf8/Te6NI1yoxcI/AAAAAAAAAWo/b3DqNrhk6TA/s320/DSCF2934.png" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And then stitch the gap shut discreetly</div><b>Step 9:</b><br /><div style="text-align: center;">To make the mobile, simply stitch the clear thread through the shape and then tie to the stick</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RMu86Kbu-Eg/Te6NSLobjgI/AAAAAAAAAWs/GPz3AdZHx_8/s1600/DSCF2940.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-RMu86Kbu-Eg/Te6NSLobjgI/AAAAAAAAAWs/GPz3AdZHx_8/s320/DSCF2940.png" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pxCPxwAt2Qo/Te6Na61UsYI/AAAAAAAAAWw/OZizKy1gcOk/s1600/DSCF2945.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pxCPxwAt2Qo/Te6Na61UsYI/AAAAAAAAAWw/OZizKy1gcOk/s320/DSCF2945.png" width="231" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Cut off any straggling bits</div><div style="text-align: center;">Once you have all four on, tie the decorative yarn to each end of the stick and that’s it. Now you can go test where it looks best :)<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vLpVlcvb_Ak/Te6OW-_bVxI/AAAAAAAAAXE/kdOd_oXHKg0/s1600/DSCF3074.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-vLpVlcvb_Ak/Te6OW-_bVxI/AAAAAAAAAXE/kdOd_oXHKg0/s400/DSCF3074.png" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ij7yiveqaME/Te6NziWkmCI/AAAAAAAAAW4/A7GBKcKMWJg/s1600/DSCF3026.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ij7yiveqaME/Te6NziWkmCI/AAAAAAAAAW4/A7GBKcKMWJg/s400/DSCF3026.png" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CK0BNLqhpAw/Te6TJbf_IlI/AAAAAAAAAXM/q0E-6EoysXk/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CK0BNLqhpAw/Te6TJbf_IlI/AAAAAAAAAXM/q0E-6EoysXk/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-71637759332128357342011-05-24T12:24:00.000+01:002012-03-16T10:53:45.367ZOur stay at The Bluebell Cottage<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">On the 19th of May Nathan and I celebrated 5 happy years together, and to mark this occasion we decided to rent out a cottage for three nights in the beautiful county of Donegal. <a href="http://www.bluebellcottagedonegal.com/">The Bluebell Cottage</a> was located just outside Donegal town, right in the Blue Stack Mountains... it was so perfect.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hfhvuo4_iDc/Tdt9D9RVCHI/AAAAAAAAATg/wTF2TZb9NIo/s1600/DSCF3163.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-Hfhvuo4_iDc/Tdt9D9RVCHI/AAAAAAAAATg/wTF2TZb9NIo/s320/DSCF3163.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lRhcQERkCPw/Tdt9U9lid3I/AAAAAAAAATk/HecMt6JTr3Q/s1600/DSCF3164.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-lRhcQERkCPw/Tdt9U9lid3I/AAAAAAAAATk/HecMt6JTr3Q/s320/DSCF3164.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The cute little thatched Bluebell Cottage</td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">The whole surrounding area of the cottage was breathtaking and so secluded, the perfect place to relax and take in the clean country air.<br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NFlAN6LLQrQ/TduEK_jbypI/AAAAAAAAAVg/MuTzs1QfkjE/s1600/DSCF3285.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="230" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-NFlAN6LLQrQ/TduEK_jbypI/AAAAAAAAAVg/MuTzs1QfkjE/s320/DSCF3285.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ry60vxwhiEk/TduEO4JV22I/AAAAAAAAAVk/PLrNF-X9Bao/s1600/DSCF3294.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="92" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Ry60vxwhiEk/TduEO4JV22I/AAAAAAAAAVk/PLrNF-X9Bao/s400/DSCF3294.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">click for larger scale</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">The Bluebell cottage itself was as enchanting as the landscape, bright, airy and as lovely and welcoming as the owners themselves... Carmel and Patsy.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jIz05f5pWlE/TduA1Bw2R-I/AAAAAAAAAUk/hu7xohlmWiU/s1600/DSCF3228.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jIz05f5pWlE/TduA1Bw2R-I/AAAAAAAAAUk/hu7xohlmWiU/s320/DSCF3228.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IcwfI5qeS_I/TduBL2padcI/AAAAAAAAAUo/25C4J1hHYjg/s1600/DSCF3232.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-IcwfI5qeS_I/TduBL2padcI/AAAAAAAAAUo/25C4J1hHYjg/s320/DSCF3232.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1tMgkjYpUE/TduBZbD0pBI/AAAAAAAAAUs/TI-hX4w0EjU/s1600/DSCF3234.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-Q1tMgkjYpUE/TduBZbD0pBI/AAAAAAAAAUs/TI-hX4w0EjU/s400/DSCF3234.png" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking up to the main bedroom and ensuite</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_CJqdcPIYp0/TduBldKIQ3I/AAAAAAAAAUw/75NZuIQtB1k/s1600/DSCF3235.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_CJqdcPIYp0/TduBldKIQ3I/AAAAAAAAAUw/75NZuIQtB1k/s400/DSCF3235.png" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Open plan ceiling, looking down from the upstairs bedroom</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">We were so lucky to have got some sunshine while we were there, on a lovely clear day you can see for miles around the cottage. <br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pjg0FXAyLnA/TduB_EAI8pI/AAAAAAAAAU4/OrNnD4sx03A/s1600/DSCF3252.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-pjg0FXAyLnA/TduB_EAI8pI/AAAAAAAAAU4/OrNnD4sx03A/s320/DSCF3252.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--xB648GgibQ/TduCdntdUhI/AAAAAAAAAVA/FCat1cKjeLY/s1600/DSCF3260.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/--xB648GgibQ/TduCdntdUhI/AAAAAAAAAVA/FCat1cKjeLY/s320/DSCF3260.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yUuHdGX0JTQ/TduCypdMxVI/AAAAAAAAAVI/74fMNBcRo-M/s1600/DSCF3263.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-yUuHdGX0JTQ/TduCypdMxVI/AAAAAAAAAVI/74fMNBcRo-M/s320/DSCF3263.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Our neighbour sheep</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FPED1ehsJac/TduCnmGmf-I/AAAAAAAAAVE/ki37UUnwMQs/s1600/DSCF3261.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="92" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FPED1ehsJac/TduCnmGmf-I/AAAAAAAAAVE/ki37UUnwMQs/s400/DSCF3261.png" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">click for larger scale</td></tr></tbody></table></div><div style="text-align: center;">Donegal Town was only a 15min car journey from the cottage, so it was handy for shops or a bite to eat or just for a day trip. It is also right next to Lough Eske which was very calm and picturesque.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j1fPyt-xtoI/TduDNwc6O2I/AAAAAAAAAVQ/crOXH0VKBRs/s1600/DSCF3271.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-j1fPyt-xtoI/TduDNwc6O2I/AAAAAAAAAVQ/crOXH0VKBRs/s320/DSCF3271.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Looking over Lough Eske onto Harveys Point Hotel</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WrcamFkHeig/TduDeEhN_5I/AAAAAAAAAVU/7tvxufXBXJY/s1600/DSCF3273.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WrcamFkHeig/TduDeEhN_5I/AAAAAAAAAVU/7tvxufXBXJY/s320/DSCF3273.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Driving by the Lough</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2u3eMRW1FJ8/TduDr2ocAJI/AAAAAAAAAVY/9FLkfzEZcqc/s1600/DSCF3275.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-2u3eMRW1FJ8/TduDr2ocAJI/AAAAAAAAAVY/9FLkfzEZcqc/s320/DSCF3275.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Solis Lough Eske Castle (Hotel), very grand. </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R09NJZ4MJAQ/TduD703VKBI/AAAAAAAAAVc/FawL3fY2HL8/s1600/DSCF3277.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-R09NJZ4MJAQ/TduD703VKBI/AAAAAAAAAVc/FawL3fY2HL8/s320/DSCF3277.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The Castle grounds guardian :)</td></tr></tbody></table><div style="text-align: center;">We also decided to travel to the Slieve League Cliffs which was also a beautiful drive. On our way there we passed by the stunning fishing town of Killybegs, amazing view points in Largy, Kilcar and Carrick.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3JX5hNTGqj8/Tdt9ppdVYFI/AAAAAAAAATs/9ioEdRTrud8/s1600/DSCF3169.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3JX5hNTGqj8/Tdt9ppdVYFI/AAAAAAAAATs/9ioEdRTrud8/s320/DSCF3169.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Killybegs</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y3WcmAewlHM/Tdt9e47VZ8I/AAAAAAAAATo/t_FHBwFo414/s1600/DSCF3168.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y3WcmAewlHM/Tdt9e47VZ8I/AAAAAAAAATo/t_FHBwFo414/s320/DSCF3168.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bRnhlKFpXtU/Tdt926ax4iI/AAAAAAAAATw/zIJqatNUanA/s1600/DSCF3174.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="221" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-bRnhlKFpXtU/Tdt926ax4iI/AAAAAAAAATw/zIJqatNUanA/s320/DSCF3174.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Largy, Gateway of the Slieve League</td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z0TkLygeKNs/Tdt-CYNDpUI/AAAAAAAAAT0/NF7ViepFI8I/s1600/DSCF3176.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-z0TkLygeKNs/Tdt-CYNDpUI/AAAAAAAAAT0/NF7ViepFI8I/s320/DSCF3176.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Largy view point</td></tr></tbody></table>On the climb up to the Slieve League Cliffs there were some beautiful views, like this one of the rolls of land spotted with fields and houses...<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Ejssihgy8U/TduAQ7yaRMI/AAAAAAAAAUc/3fcaQNZa3io/s1600/DSCF3223.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-7Ejssihgy8U/TduAQ7yaRMI/AAAAAAAAAUc/3fcaQNZa3io/s320/DSCF3223.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ymM9LKCk5dA/Tdt-PkdMwbI/AAAAAAAAAT4/lX37BbvKHdY/s1600/DSCF3186.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ymM9LKCk5dA/Tdt-PkdMwbI/AAAAAAAAAT4/lX37BbvKHdY/s320/DSCF3186.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">But not as spectacular as the cliffs themselves</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Acnhfn7OEgg/Tdt-dc022OI/AAAAAAAAAT8/BV-jcdqJ-RU/s1600/DSCF3187.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Acnhfn7OEgg/Tdt-dc022OI/AAAAAAAAAT8/BV-jcdqJ-RU/s320/DSCF3187.png" width="320" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YH_LShsadsY/Tdt-4xg7K-I/AAAAAAAAAUE/iVb2In3-uzk/s1600/DSCF3191.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-YH_LShsadsY/Tdt-4xg7K-I/AAAAAAAAAUE/iVb2In3-uzk/s400/DSCF3191.png" width="300" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Windy! but nice and sunny... </td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HNsm3E220A0/Tdt_VwYm9hI/AAAAAAAAAUM/bye6ZhZaptc/s1600/DSCF3197.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-HNsm3E220A0/Tdt_VwYm9hI/AAAAAAAAAUM/bye6ZhZaptc/s320/DSCF3197.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The table and chair</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-68eRIe15bCM/Tdt_zBj1RLI/AAAAAAAAAUU/hcJtfKbdhLQ/s1600/DSCF3216.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-68eRIe15bCM/Tdt_zBj1RLI/AAAAAAAAAUU/hcJtfKbdhLQ/s400/DSCF3216.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h2Kjtk2vW8s/Tdt_iTVvl-I/AAAAAAAAAUQ/BWu0-pSpxWE/s1600/DSCF3211.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-h2Kjtk2vW8s/Tdt_iTVvl-I/AAAAAAAAAUQ/BWu0-pSpxWE/s320/DSCF3211.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YUib5zJZdXU/Tdt_-WueIJI/AAAAAAAAAUY/OvxTl-aK2M0/s1600/DSCF3220.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-YUib5zJZdXU/Tdt_-WueIJI/AAAAAAAAAUY/OvxTl-aK2M0/s320/DSCF3220.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container"><tbody><tr></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">We then saw the ran coming from a distance... </td></tr></tbody></table>ruuun! :)</td></tr></tbody></table>After all the excitement of travelling around and viewing the surroundings we then spent a much deserved relaxing Anniversary night in the cottage with dvds, steak and champagne.<br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jNauhV2Rnlo/TduEfEDdYKI/AAAAAAAAAVo/wuvxhpmHxQ4/s1600/DSCF3298.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jNauhV2Rnlo/TduEfEDdYKI/AAAAAAAAAVo/wuvxhpmHxQ4/s320/DSCF3298.png" width="320" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A perfect end to a perfect trip.</td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4hn79XTmk90/TduC-n8XLaI/AAAAAAAAAVM/db-KHmuAh7M/s1600/DSCF3267.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-4hn79XTmk90/TduC-n8XLaI/AAAAAAAAAVM/db-KHmuAh7M/s320/DSCF3267.png" width="320" /></a></div></div><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kQlAlqDyVsA/TduRKygsBaI/AAAAAAAAAVs/Dc73PnFODIA/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-kQlAlqDyVsA/TduRKygsBaI/AAAAAAAAAVs/Dc73PnFODIA/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-40110274955419668992011-05-16T15:28:00.000+01:002012-02-25T19:05:54.307ZIrish Potato Bread<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nywnfTbsfkc/TdErXYwS6oI/AAAAAAAAASQ/DAY0QQcEvHw/s1600/DSCF3136.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-nywnfTbsfkc/TdErXYwS6oI/AAAAAAAAASQ/DAY0QQcEvHw/s400/DSCF3136.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Irish Potato Bread is also known as Fadge Spud, Tatty or Purdy Bread. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Nothing goes better with a nice fry than a few golden slices of potato bread, and it’s so simple to make from home. All you need is some mashed potato and some flour. If you have never tried this with your usual fry then you are seriously missing out. </div><br />You will need:<br />• Boiled potatoes mashed and seasoned with salt and pepper<br />• Flour<br />• Cooking oil<br /><br />How to make it:<br />• Mix one part flour with two parts potato<br />• Flatten the mixture using a rolling pin (or glass)<br />• Cut into squares and fry in a hot pan of oil for a couple of minutes on each side<br /><br />And that’s it! Simple and quick, a great way to use up the left over spuds from dinner . . . enjoy! :)<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D4F6k53PE_o/TdEzGzsoV5I/AAAAAAAAASU/nszwPkYHyeM/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-D4F6k53PE_o/TdEzGzsoV5I/AAAAAAAAASU/nszwPkYHyeM/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-39448349566356241892011-05-04T20:03:00.000+01:002012-02-25T19:07:00.597ZHow to write a Secret Message...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><object width="320" height="266" class="BLOG_video_class" id="BLOG_video-9217ff1dc1ed8500" classid="clsid:D27CDB6E-AE6D-11cf-96B8-444553540000" codebase="http://download.macromedia.com/pub/shockwave/cabs/flash/swflash.cab#version=6,0,40,0"><param name="movie" value="//www.youtube.com/get_player"><param name="bgcolor" value="#FFFFFF"><param name="allowfullscreen" value="true"><param name="flashvars" value="flvurl=http://redirector.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3D9217ff1dc1ed8500%26itag%3D5%26source%3Dblogger%26app%3Dblogger%26cmo%3Dsensitive_content%3Dyes%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1392113913%26sparams%3Dip,ipbits,expire,id,itag,source%26signature%3D9BC864467257E12000A8F8F023C3916D8720B7B0.56187ED4CF7B6D6C46989A51884D0B2AEF04486B%26key%3Dck2&iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3D9217ff1dc1ed8500%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DgEb4O41ioeoy-WdGPMHKLBVzpDY&autoplay=0&ps=blogger"><embed src="//www.youtube.com/get_player" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="320" height="266" bgcolor="#FFFFFF" flashvars="flvurl=http://redirector.googlevideo.com/videoplayback?id%3D9217ff1dc1ed8500%26itag%3D5%26source%3Dblogger%26app%3Dblogger%26cmo%3Dsensitive_content%3Dyes%26ip%3D0.0.0.0%26ipbits%3D0%26expire%3D1392113913%26sparams%3Dip,ipbits,expire,id,itag,source%26signature%3D9BC864467257E12000A8F8F023C3916D8720B7B0.56187ED4CF7B6D6C46989A51884D0B2AEF04486B%26key%3Dck2&iurl=http://video.google.com/ThumbnailServer2?app%3Dblogger%26contentid%3D9217ff1dc1ed8500%26offsetms%3D5000%26itag%3Dw160%26sigh%3DgEb4O41ioeoy-WdGPMHKLBVzpDY&autoplay=0&ps=blogger" allowFullScreen="true" /></object></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />.......Shhhhh! :)</div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZxxQJ8sj9kw/TcGczBgjdlI/AAAAAAAAASI/JZW1DNymQBM/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-ZxxQJ8sj9kw/TcGczBgjdlI/AAAAAAAAASI/JZW1DNymQBM/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-55080646375347557392011-04-22T11:45:00.000+01:002012-03-16T10:55:10.569ZChocolate Orange Nests!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pumoiDxG1Sc/TbFYoWR5AiI/AAAAAAAAARs/ZRrdBbTQHcA/s1600/DSCF2811.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="303" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-pumoiDxG1Sc/TbFYoWR5AiI/AAAAAAAAARs/ZRrdBbTQHcA/s400/DSCF2811.png" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hello! It’s Good Friday and Easter is knocking on our doors, what better way to welcome it than with a batch of Chocolate Nests :)</div><br />These Chocolate Orange Nests are so delicious and so easy to make, <br /><br /><b>All you need is:</b><br /><br />• Cooking Chocolate<br />• Mini Chocolate eggs<br />• Orange extract<br />• Bun Cases<br />• Shredded Wheat<br /><br /><b>Method:</b><br /><br /><b>1.</b> Melt the chocolate over a pan of warm water (not boiling) or in the microwave. Make sure not to over heat or get water into it.<br /><b>2.</b> To the chocolate add 2 teaspoons of the orange extract or until you can taste the orange yourself.<br /><b>3.</b> Scrunch the Shredded wheat in to a separate boil making sure it is well separated.<br /><b>4.</b> Add the shredded wheat gradually until there is a good mixture.<br /><b>5.</b> Put small amounts into the bun cases and squish the chocolate eggs on top and then leave to harden.<br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">And that’s it, so easy and full of whole wheat goodness. Here are a few other ideas I came across and loved to keep us busy over the Easter break.</div><br /><a name='more'></a><br /><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eXlg7NxFtmE/TbFYvb42fxI/AAAAAAAAARw/0ofH0brgnKc/s1600/Alpha+Chick+IMG_8916.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-eXlg7NxFtmE/TbFYvb42fxI/AAAAAAAAARw/0ofH0brgnKc/s400/Alpha+Chick+IMG_8916.jpg" width="313" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /><div style="text-align: center;">How cute is this little chick tutorial I found over at <a href="http://alphamom.com/family-fun/holidays/little-easter-critters/"> Alphamom </a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SssUYI0iCzU/TbFYygjN5FI/AAAAAAAAAR4/oua9PvDPKSA/s1600/easter+cookies+royal+icing.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-SssUYI0iCzU/TbFYygjN5FI/AAAAAAAAAR4/oua9PvDPKSA/s320/easter+cookies+royal+icing.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And this is a tutorial by Amy at <a href="http://amyscookingadventures.blogspot.com/2011/04/easter-cookies-and-royal-icing.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+AmysCookingAdventures+%28Amy%27s+Cooking+Adventures%29"> Amys cooking adventures </a> on how to decorate your own cookies.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YLrMq_Yu5Os/TbFYxRLxz2I/AAAAAAAAAR0/rvfx-5bfTIY/s1600/bunny-finger-puppets-2-425.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YLrMq_Yu5Os/TbFYxRLxz2I/AAAAAAAAAR0/rvfx-5bfTIY/s400/bunny-finger-puppets-2-425.jpg" width="310" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">These little Rabbit Finger Puppets by <a href="http://purlbee.squarespace.com/bunny-finger-puppets/"> The Purl Bee </a> are so adorable, one for the more advanced crafter.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pUGVJmtgd7c/TbFYzNmFKOI/AAAAAAAAAR8/Y9PS6HEjxo0/s1600/easter+egg+fillers-+not+martha.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-pUGVJmtgd7c/TbFYzNmFKOI/AAAAAAAAAR8/Y9PS6HEjxo0/s400/easter+egg+fillers-+not+martha.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">This little tutorial is great on how to dye and fill your own eggs for Easter, I found it at <a href="http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2010/04/01/easter-surprise-eggs-the-easy-version/"> Not Martha </a></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;">HAPPY EASTER!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x0nkVhjABIs/TbFaYZ4jMJI/AAAAAAAAASA/f94nJGvdMGM/s1600/signature.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-x0nkVhjABIs/TbFaYZ4jMJI/AAAAAAAAASA/f94nJGvdMGM/s200/signature.jpg" width="63" /></a></div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7000721720822500792.post-67559067782094069182011-04-20T14:36:00.000+01:002012-02-25T19:08:07.113ZNew Summer Bags!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IxAEOkhrFQk/Ta7fND-Oz6I/AAAAAAAAARY/ogRmSuonMpg/s1600/DSCF2762.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IxAEOkhrFQk/Ta7fND-Oz6I/AAAAAAAAARY/ogRmSuonMpg/s400/DSCF2762.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fqnt1dD6dIE/Ta7fTtQAkCI/AAAAAAAAARc/2IQ7bOmPq9c/s1600/DSCF2776.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fqnt1dD6dIE/Ta7fTtQAkCI/AAAAAAAAARc/2IQ7bOmPq9c/s400/DSCF2776.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cPBrjAVmOSU/Ta7fHglFfYI/AAAAAAAAARU/3KsBNjYFKxE/s1600/DSCF2747.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-cPBrjAVmOSU/Ta7fHglFfYI/AAAAAAAAARU/3KsBNjYFKxE/s400/DSCF2747.png" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wy8Jja1nDVM/Ta8ZpulqCAI/AAAAAAAAARo/VGWKoU9j-w0/s1600/DSCF2728.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Wy8Jja1nDVM/Ta8ZpulqCAI/AAAAAAAAARo/VGWKoU9j-w0/s400/DSCF2728.png" width="300" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Hi there! I hope you are enjoying some nice weather where you are, it’s so good to see the sun and blue skies again… and speaking of the sun I have just put up some new items in my shop, just in time for Spring/Summer.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I have enjoyed every moment making these bags and I am really proud of how they turned out. Each bag is completely handmade and designed from scratch by myself :) </div><div style="text-align: center;">If you would like to see more and read more information on each please come and visit<a href="https://www.coriandr.com/shop/cakeitorleafit"> my Coriandr shop </a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_7ZXU8J49oA/Ta7hNWXu0DI/AAAAAAAAARg/eWvMO8cLDqo/s1600/signature-1.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="48" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-_7ZXU8J49oA/Ta7hNWXu0DI/AAAAAAAAARg/eWvMO8cLDqo/s200/signature-1.png" width="63" /></a></div>Lisa Mariehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14162482519330670339noreply@blogger.com0