Sewn cards

SEWING

I experimented with making some cards with my sewing machine.  I use fabric remnants in different patterns and then sewed a square and a heart onto paper.  I used thin paper so it wouldn't damage the needle and a full A4 piece so the paper can be folded in half and then half again to hide the back of the sewing.  I used them as Thank You cards but they could for Mothers Day?

Need: Fabric remnants, Coloured paper, Sewing machine. (Could be done by hand)

Giant Custard Cremes

FIND

Giant Custard Cremes!

They're from Costa Coffee.  To be honest they were quite sickly and we ended up sharing one - but it was a good surprise and somehting a bit different for a Saturday morning cup of tea!

Vanilla Cupcakes

BAKING

I made these for my sister's birthday a while ago - the recipe is simple and the bright icing looks great!

 

THE RECIPE

Vanilla Cupcakes

(makes approx 24)
225g unsalted butter, softened
225g caster sugar
225g self raising flour
1 tsp baking powder
4 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

1 - Preheat oven to 180C / 350F / Gas Mark 4.
2 - Place all ingredients in a bowl and mix until light and fluffy.
3 - Spoon mixture into baking cases and bake for 18 mins or until risen and golden brown.

So simple and so tasty! I then used a mixture of plain icing and buttercream icing in different colours - all the colous made a lot of washing up but the result was worth it!

Pin Cushion

The first thing I made with my sewing machine was a pin cushin - easy and essential!

I used some odd bits of fabric and some wadding (bought from ebay) and filled it with my new pins (courtesy of mum).

So simple and good practice!

Hello

About 4 months ago I got a sewing machine and started to experiment.  I'm always taking snaps of interesting and inspirational things.  I enjoy using graphic design to make decorations and creative things.  I love baking and am always trying new recipes.  I want to share my makes and ideas, whilst gaining opinions and knowledge from others.  I am the Creative Cat at no.59...