Stirring chocolate....

I've been doing nothing much but making jewellery this week for the markets on the weekend.

I did go to the movies today and saw "When In Rome". It was ok, but not something I'd especially recommend. I only went as I had a ticket that ran out today....there was nothing much on so that is what I settled for.

Mum went to lunch recently and did some shopping. She brought back these spoons covered in chocolate. One has a marshmallow on top and the other is like a freckle on top. You are meant to stir them into your hot drink. Is that not a terrific idea? So I took photos to show you. They had smarties and all sorts apparently. The sticker on them says "2 cats in chocolate". I don't know if that is their business name or not, but whoever you are - Thank You and well done!! They are just gorgeous!!! xx

Brown bird in the ring.....

Well the cupcakes didn't turn out exactly how I thought they would. I followed the recipe to the letter, but it was not good. They weren't moist and dense like a mudcake should be. And the first batch sank in the middle. I had to make a few alterations to the time and heat, but it didn't help much. The fudge frosting was okay, but not like the one I was trying to recreate. Overall a disappointment. I think I'm going to have to ask for the recipe.
I've been making more jewellery this week. I've had a few custom orders that I'm hoping to finish up today. I've included a photo of a bracelet I've made recently. I love the earthy feel and brown colours. I've called it "brown bird in the ring" bracelet.

Baseball is back on telly again. So I'm up early every day this week to get my fix. But now I'm a bit tired as I still keep having the late nights!! Take care. xx  

Spirit of the butterfly....

It's been busy as usual this week making lots of jewellery and trying to get my shops in order.
I had a lovely Easter doing the markets and caught up with family.
Today I'm including a bracelet I made yesterday called 'spirit of the butterfly'. I love the old style colours of pink and green, and I think the butterfly shows really well.

I'm taking dessert to a friends birthday on Saturday and have decided to make cupcakes. I bought some at Sunbury market last weekend. The gorgeous young lady had made these mini chocolate mud cupcakes with a fudge frosting. They were absolutely beautiful. So I've been on the web getting recipes this week and I'm going to try to recreate this cupcakes. Anybody who knows me knows that I like to bake, but I've never tried cupcakes before. Wish me luck!!

Market to market.....

Hi again. It's been a busy week this week and it's not getting any slower over Easter. Had Sunshine Market today and the weather for it was beautiful. Then I've got Sunbury Market on Saturday, and Keilor Market on Sunday. In between the markets we've got plans to visit family.
I've also been trying to catch up with jewellery sales, so I've been flat out making jewellery this week.
The one I'm showing off today I've called 'Swallow to circle' necklace. Not a very imaginative name, but that was all I came up with. Can you give me any other ideas? It's a simple design but elegant I think. I really like the detail on the ring and the birds of course. So that's it for now..... have a very happy Easter. xxx