A recent trip to Japan enabled us to sample lots of delightful, tasty treats. There was a fruit bread that we especially enjoyed from a European bakery (lots of them in Japan). I made it my mission to recreate the taste of this bread. While my version doesn't have exactly the same look or taste, it is pretty close. The Japanese version was darker and more packed with fruit. I liked the rustic look of the Japanese loaf but felt it was too dense with fruit. My husband and I both think that my version of the fruit bread is as good as the Japanese one. He says it tastes even better....what a nice guy! I am happy that I was able to recreate a pleasurable treat and now I am able to make it in the future for friends and family. Happy Holiday Baking !
Thursday, December 19, 2024
Xmas Honey Fruit Bread
A recent trip to Japan enabled us to sample lots of delightful, tasty treats. There was a fruit bread that we especially enjoyed from a European bakery (lots of them in Japan). I made it my mission to recreate the taste of this bread. While my version doesn't have exactly the same look or taste, it is pretty close. The Japanese version was darker and more packed with fruit. I liked the rustic look of the Japanese loaf but felt it was too dense with fruit. My husband and I both think that my version of the fruit bread is as good as the Japanese one. He says it tastes even better....what a nice guy! I am happy that I was able to recreate a pleasurable treat and now I am able to make it in the future for friends and family. Happy Holiday Baking !
Saturday, December 14, 2024
Gnomes for Xmas
Monday, December 9, 2024
Gnome-made Goodie Boxes
Thursday, December 5, 2024
Hello Kitty Baby Card
Sunday, December 1, 2024
Autumn Secret Gift Card Tags
When I first purchased this i-crafter tag die set I did so because it was a good size and had some good words and images to die cut on the tags. However, on closer inspection, I realized that there was a putt- out tab that could turn the tag into a surprise gift card holder....so neat! After cutting the front panels using the putt-out tab and the 'For You' dies, I die cut a second tag from brown card stock. The printed front tag and back tag were adhered to each other with thin double stick tape on the bottom and two sides of the tags. Leave the tops of the tags open so that you can insert the gift card. Finally, I chose coordinating twine, yarn or cording and attached them to the tags. I also added some matching Simple Stories washi tape (from HM Ben Franklin Crafts) to the back of the tags for added interest. I heard that the i-crafter brand/company was discontinued so I think you'll need to quickly shop at HM Ben Franklin Crafts before all the lovely die sets sell out. I know you'll make good use of this tag set if you purchase it. I'm already planning some Xmas gift card tags. Maybe you'll get one!
Wednesday, November 27, 2024
Thanksgiving Forest Feast Shaker Cards
When I spied the Sprinkletz 'Fall Harvest' confetti, I knew I would incorporate it into a Thanksgiving shaker card. I started these cards by cutting a printed card stock just slightly smaller than a coordinating card blank. I placed the printed piece in a Heiko sealable clear cellophane bag and taped down the extra edges of the cello bag after adding in the confetti. This whole confetti panel was adhered to the card blank with double stick adhesive tape. Next I stamped out, colored and die cut the Lawn Fawn 'Forest Feast' images. These characters, tree stump, and food items were attached to the cards with foam dot adhesives. Finally, the foiled chipboard words (from my ancient stash) were glued to the cards. As with my other full face confetti cards these were a breeze to complete. I love the playful look of the scenes and the creatures remind me of some of my family members...hahaha! I hope that you will have a joyful and abundant Thanksgiving family feast. Enjoy life!
Saturday, November 23, 2024
Foiled Leaf 'Thankful' Fall Card
I'm really in love with the Pink and Main 'Autumn Splendor' Foilable Sheets. I guess it's because when I think of autumn all I can see are pumpkins and leaves...LOL! Anyway, together with my Minc machine I was able to make a panel of foiled leaves. With the leftover used foil piece I made another panel running a Fall Ombre panel through the Minc machine. It is this panel that I used to make this card. I love the muted fall colored background with the shiny bright leaves. Using my Hero Arts Autumn Leaves Fancy Die on the foiled panel, I cut a window. I made a little bag of confetti (foiling leaf pieces) and adhered it behind the window. (Heiko cello bags work better with the foil leaves than zip bags which have too much static. If I decide to use foiling pieces again, I will add small beads to the bag so that there will be more movement within the bag.)