Images and Design by: Amy Atlas for Sweet Designs
School Themed Baby Shower
March 31st, 2010 — Babies, Party Planning
Bunny Ear Napkins
March 31st, 2010 — Domestic Goddess, Easter
Step 1. Fold starched napkin into thirds to form a rectangle. (If you’re using a square napkin, you’ll need to fold in half, and then fold in half again to get a long rectangular shape.)
Step 2. Crease in half to create a center line for reference; fold top corners down along this line.
Step 3. Fold up from bottom corners along dotted lines.
Step 4. Bring left and right edges together on center line.
Step 5. Flip upside down and over. Turn up bottom point.
Step 6. To fasten: Fold left and right corners back; tuck one corner into the pocket of the other. Pull out bunny ears first; open up base. – Images and Ideas from Martha Stewart.
Easter Cookies
March 31st, 2010 — Cooking, Easter
Sugar Cookies
Ingrediants:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Directions:
In a large bowl combine butter and cream cheese. Add 1/2 of the flour and all the sugar, 1 egg, baking powder, salt, vanilla and almond extract. Beat until combined. Beat in remaining flour. Be careful not to over mix. Divide dough in half. Cover and chill for 1-2 hours or until firm. Roll out one portion of chilled dough onto a floured surface. Roll to about 1/4 inch thickness. Use any cookie cutters. (May be made a day in advance and left in the refrigerator, also many be frozen up to two weeks after initial hour chill.) Bake at 350 for 8 to 12 minutes, until they are golden brown on the edges.
Vanilla Frosting
Ingrediants:
- 1 Cup butter softened
- 3 ½ cups confectioners’ sugar
- 1 tsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/8 tsp salt
Directions:
Cream softened butter and sugar, add milk, vanilla extract and salt. If it is too stiff you may add a little more milk
Lemon Yellow Frosting
For the yellow frosting, follow vanilla frosting recipe. Add 1/2 teaspoon of lemon zest and squeeze 1 tablespoon of lemon juice into the frosting before adding the yellow food coloring.
Orange Frosting
For the orange frosting, follow the vanilla frosting recipe, Add 1/2 of orange zest and squeeze 1 tablespoon orange juice into the frosting before adding orange food coloring.
Lime Green Frosting
For the green frosting, follow the vanilla frosting recipe, Add 1/2 of lime zest and squeeze 1 tablespoon lime juice into the frosting before adding green food coloring.
* Bakers Note: I also sometimes add a bit of cream cheese to the frosting to cut some of the super sweet taste. – Recipe from Beth Mclaughlin
A Story and an Invitation Merge
March 31st, 2010 — Stationary, Wedding
Charming Idea: Glass Pencils
March 30th, 2010 — Cooking, Domestic Goddess
This unique glass-writing pencil from French company L’Atelier du Vin writes on any glass surface, from fine crystal to wine bottles. The large surface area on the Appelation Decanter in particular allows for plenty of space to write information about the wine being served. It can be easily removed when wiped with a damp cloth. – THE WIFE
Two pencils, $12.00, Purchase the Pencil HERE
