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FREE printable Easter circles

Jill — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 15:03:22 +0000

These printable Easter circles featuring a cute little chick are the latest freebie from Paperspice. Just download the free PDF file by clicking on the link below. Print the file on bright white paper or cardstock, trim and then punch out the centre of each square with a 2 inch circle craft punch. The circles are perfect for making cupcake toppers, gift tags or stickers, but please remember that the file is for personal (non-commercial) use only. I hope you have fun with them this Easter.

Easter Chick Circles (PDF) file

Cupcake push pops

Jill — Fri, 23 Mar 2012 17:10:58 +0000

Cupcake push pops are the hot new trend in party baking. If you haven’t seen or heard of them before, then they are basically just layers or cake, frosting and sprinkles served in clear plastic push up containers that are usually used for ice cream. They are easy and fun to make and are great for parties. They are also known as cake push ups, push up cakes, push pop cakes or push up cake pops. The push up containers are also washable and can be reused. Here are four recipes and tutorials to give you some inspiration. Why not serve some at your next party?

Top left: Push Pop Cakes by Gourmet Mom On The Go
Top right: Cupcake Push Pop Peeps by Love From The Oven
Bottom left: Funfetti Push Up Pop Cupcakes by Cookies & Cups
Bottom right: Cherry Coke Cupcakes by Lady Behind The Curtain

Chinese Dragon Etsy Shopping

Jill — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 11:53:59 +0000

Today we say goodbye to the Year of the Rabbit and welcome the new Chinese Year of the Dragon. I have chosen the Chinese dragon as the theme for today’s Etsy shopping pick. Here are just a few of my favorite hand made items created by Etsy sellers.

Top left: Asian Dragon Crochet Pattern by Edafedd
Top right: Chinese Dragon Tshirt by Happy Family
Bottom left: Dragon Necklace by Jaunebleu
Bottom right: Chinese Dragon Dog Collar by Day Dog Designs

Popcorn Recipes

Jill — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 09:25:18 +0000

Today is National Popcorn Day in the United States and Cananda. Popcorn makes a great party treat that is fun to make as well as fun to eat. Try serving one of the following recipes in plastic cups or paper cones at your next party.

Top left: Sticky Popcorn Pots from Good Food Magazine
Top right: Popcorn Party Mix from Whole Foods Market
Bottom left: Caramel Popcorn from Waitrose.com
Bottom right: Popcorn Trail Mix from Good Life Eats

New Year’s Eve Cocktails

Jill — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:15:41 +0000

If you are hosting a party this New Year’s Eve or even if you are celebrating quietly at home then you might like to try one of these cocktail recipes. They all use champagne or sparkling wine and would be perfect for toasting in 2012.

Top left: Orange-Cherry Champagne Cocktails from Country Living
Top right: Cranberry-Lemongrass Martini from Oprah.com
Bottom left: Sparkling Pear and Cranberry Cocktail from Martha Stewart
Bottom right: Elisa’s Champagne Cocktail from Country Living

Moustache Etsy Shopping

Jill — Wed, 09 Nov 2011 11:48:59 +0000

This month, the Movember campaign is encouraging men to grow a moustache to raise funds and awareness for prostate cancer and other cancers that affect men. You can find out more about the campaign on the Movember website. The moustache or mustache has also inspired Etsy sellers to create some fun handmade items. Here are just a few of my favorites, that would also make great christmas gifts.

Top left: Mustache Necklace by Mustache Glass
Top right: Two Mustache Low Ball Glasses by Bread and Badger
Bottom left: Mustache Love Keyring by Yummy Pocket
Bottom right: Mustache Glasses Stand and Key Hook by Art Akimbo

National Baking Week

Jill — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:32:21 +0000

Today is the first day of National Baking Week here in the UK. The National Baking Week website has lots of Halloween Party ideas as well as some great Halloween recipes such as these Scary Halloween Cupcakes.

Pumpkin Etsy Shopping

Jill — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 10:30:06 +0000

Pumpkins are not just for Halloween. Here are just a few of my favorite pumpkin inspired creations from Etsy sellers.

Top left: Hand Painted Pumpkin Mug by Laura Lee Designs
Top right: Cross Stitch Mini Pillow by Stitch Crafts
Bottom left: Pumpkin Hat Knitting Pattern by Daffodil Baby
Bottom right: Sock Pumpkin Set by Little Miss Loolies

FREE Printable Breast Cancer Awareness Circles

Jill — Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:10:51 +0000

As many of you will probably already know October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. I have designed these pretty circles for you to use to at any fundraising events that you may be invloved with. Just download the FREE printable PDF file by clicking on the link below. Print the file on bright white paper or cardstock, trim the squares and then punch out the centre of each square with a 2 inch circle craft punch. Of course the circles can be used to make cupcake toppers, but with a little imagination they can also be used to create tags, stickers and many other items for your fundraising events.

Breast Cancer Awareness Circles (PDF File)

Little Monster Invitation

Jill — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 10:18:49 +0000

This Little Monster invitation is a new design which is now available in the Paperspice Etsy shop. It is available in two different colour schemes to make it suitable for both boys and girls. Hopefully this monster is cute and not really scary, despite the sharp teeth!. Let me know what you think.