Monthly Archives: March 2011

Still life with broken pot

Posted on March 27, 2011 by

The worst part about being crafty is the little voice inside my head that always says “I could make that”.  It’s a curse. I have more ideas than time. Half finished projects (huh! where IS that toybox I started at … Continue reading →

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Ninja showdown at the OK Corral and other LEGO happenings

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

What I’d like to know, is why I’ve not made more cacti before now. FUN!

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Cars cake: kachow!

Posted on March 26, 2011 by

It was inevitable that I would eventually make a Disney Cars cake at some point, so here it is. I didn’t mean to stay up so late doing this, but I always stay up late doing these things! I think … Continue reading →

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The Story of Sea Glass. For you. From me.

Posted on March 22, 2011 by

A glass bottle shatters, the glass falls into the sea. The sea takes it, draws it in, sweeps it back and forth with current and tides. Every day, it is drowned and churned in the tumult of the waves crashing … Continue reading →

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Saucy’s Birthday Cake

Posted on March 21, 2011 by

Today is my husband’s birthday (of undisclosed years!). I made him his favourite cake – a banana chocolate chunk layer cake with sliced bananas, white chocolate whipping cream filling, and chocolate ganache. You’re wondering how it tasted? Word! Scrumptious!  

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An open letter to Ella about her 1st Birthday Princess Cake

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

  Dear Ella, I’m not going to get to meet you, but I wanted to wish you a Very Happy 1st Birthday. Maricel is coming by in an hour to pick up your birthday cake – I hope it’s a … Continue reading →

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Princess Cake vs. Lego: take down in my fridge

Posted on March 19, 2011 by

I’m making a birthday cake for a little girl named Ella, who turns one tomorrow, on behest of one of my oldest friends, Maricel, who is a Very Nice Person.  By proximity,  I therefore think that Ella must be a … Continue reading →

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Sechelt: motor graders, quilts and Space Lego!

Posted on March 13, 2011 by

I spent some time this weekend with family in my hometown, Sechelt, and it was a nice exercise in stepping back and letting the children make things. My dad is retired, but builds wooden boats amongst other things – he … Continue reading →

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