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Saturday, 30 April 2011
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Jars of Stars for the Bakesale for Japan
For the Bakesale for Japan [1] last weekend I made something I decided to call Jars of Stars. These are simply very small star shaped cookies presented in jars. I think stuff in jars for a bakesale are fantastic, jars are visually interesting and useful for future uses. And you can charge a bit more than you might think, a good thing when the money is being raised for a great cause. I've previously made cobbler in jars [2], pudding in jars [3] and pies in jars [4]. Cake and cupcakes in jars [5] are also perfect, especially if sold with a bamboo fork or spork attached.
Image above taken by the wonderful Kairu Yao [6] and used with permission, thanks! You can see all of her bakesale photos here [7].
This time I was inspired by these tiny heart cookies [8] which I spied first on Oh Happy Day [9]. I used this Pepperkaker [10] recipe at Dabbler because I knew it would come out crunchy and strong enough to be piled together. I did find myself wishing it was a bit spicier, I might add more black pepper next time. One note: that recipe makes a huge amount, I had to halve all the ingredients to a batch into my Kitchenaid mixer. I switched to the dough hook after the first addition of flour because the dough does get very stiff.
I ran out of time so my very awesome husband Scott [11] made the labels (thanks, you're the best!). We printed them out onto cardstock and cut circles to fit between the pieces of the lid. The back side of the cardstock holds the ingredients list.
I made four small sizes of stars. I had to draw cookie cutters from a few sources to get the small sizes. The smallest on is from a set of aspic cutters [12] (the smallest sized set), the next size up is actually from a Linzer cookie set [13], and the two largerst were from a many stars [14] set. All the cutters I used were from Fox Run as I found I liked the nice sharp angles on those the best. I bought all mine from Home Cake Decorating Supply [15] here in Seattle who always has just what I'm looking for.
This is the size one larger than the tiniest, for scale.
I cut them out and then popped them out from the cutter using the blunt end of a chopstick. No matter what I tried, flouring, oiling, chilling the dough or the cutters, they all needed to be popped back out. It took a while but with some WTF [16] podcasts it went quickly. The cookies don't spread, but they do puff enough when baked to get rid of any marks left by poking them back out of the cookie cutters.
I added non perils to a few batches of the smaller stars. I love non perils. They made the jar look a bit more interesting and didn't add a lot of work for me.
We filled the jars carefully so each one would get a good mix and that was it. If you keep the cardboard box that canning jars come in they make perfect carriers to deliver to the bake sale. I wish I had used jars with smooth sides, it would have been easier to view the star shapes inside.
I think it was a success, I sold three jars before I managed to get them set up on the tables! At the time I'm writing this the Bakesale for Japan [1] is still adding up the total but it's looking like the nationwide effort may have made more than $125K, wow. Thanks to Ciao Samin [18] for getting the whole thing together and thanks to everybody who organized and came to the Seattle bakesale!
[1] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[2] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/cobblerbakedinjars/
[3] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2010/06/29/firecracker-chocolate-pudding/
[4] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/piesbakedintinyjars/
[5] http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/sweets/cupcakes-in-a-jar-the-latest-cupcake-craze-142206
[6] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/5584214864/
[7] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/sets/72157626287993557/detail/
[8] http://pinterest.com/pin/9431136/
[9] http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2011/02/happy-weekend.html
[10] http://www.dabbler.ca/food-wine/pepperkaker-the-best-christmas-cookies-ever-20081209/
[11] http://www.scottandrew.com
[12] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLP6W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLP6W
[13] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLOWM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLOWM
[14] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET5YRU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ET5YRU
[15] http://www.yelp.com/biz/home-cake-decorating-supply-co-seattle
[16] http://wtfpod.com/
[17] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[18] http://ciaosamin.blogspot.com/
Image above taken by the wonderful Kairu Yao [6] and used with permission, thanks! You can see all of her bakesale photos here [7].
This time I was inspired by these tiny heart cookies [8] which I spied first on Oh Happy Day [9]. I used this Pepperkaker [10] recipe at Dabbler because I knew it would come out crunchy and strong enough to be piled together. I did find myself wishing it was a bit spicier, I might add more black pepper next time. One note: that recipe makes a huge amount, I had to halve all the ingredients to a batch into my Kitchenaid mixer. I switched to the dough hook after the first addition of flour because the dough does get very stiff.
I ran out of time so my very awesome husband Scott [11] made the labels (thanks, you're the best!). We printed them out onto cardstock and cut circles to fit between the pieces of the lid. The back side of the cardstock holds the ingredients list.
I made four small sizes of stars. I had to draw cookie cutters from a few sources to get the small sizes. The smallest on is from a set of aspic cutters [12] (the smallest sized set), the next size up is actually from a Linzer cookie set [13], and the two largerst were from a many stars [14] set. All the cutters I used were from Fox Run as I found I liked the nice sharp angles on those the best. I bought all mine from Home Cake Decorating Supply [15] here in Seattle who always has just what I'm looking for.
This is the size one larger than the tiniest, for scale.
I cut them out and then popped them out from the cutter using the blunt end of a chopstick. No matter what I tried, flouring, oiling, chilling the dough or the cutters, they all needed to be popped back out. It took a while but with some WTF [16] podcasts it went quickly. The cookies don't spread, but they do puff enough when baked to get rid of any marks left by poking them back out of the cookie cutters.
I added non perils to a few batches of the smaller stars. I love non perils. They made the jar look a bit more interesting and didn't add a lot of work for me.
We filled the jars carefully so each one would get a good mix and that was it. If you keep the cardboard box that canning jars come in they make perfect carriers to deliver to the bake sale. I wish I had used jars with smooth sides, it would have been easier to view the star shapes inside.
I think it was a success, I sold three jars before I managed to get them set up on the tables! At the time I'm writing this the Bakesale for Japan [1] is still adding up the total but it's looking like the nationwide effort may have made more than $125K, wow. Thanks to Ciao Samin [18] for getting the whole thing together and thanks to everybody who organized and came to the Seattle bakesale!
[1] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[2] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/cobblerbakedinjars/
[3] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2010/06/29/firecracker-chocolate-pudding/
[4] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/piesbakedintinyjars/
[5] http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/sweets/cupcakes-in-a-jar-the-latest-cupcake-craze-142206
[6] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/5584214864/
[7] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/sets/72157626287993557/detail/
[8] http://pinterest.com/pin/9431136/
[9] http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2011/02/happy-weekend.html
[10] http://www.dabbler.ca/food-wine/pepperkaker-the-best-christmas-cookies-ever-20081209/
[11] http://www.scottandrew.com
[12] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLP6W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLP6W
[13] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLOWM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLOWM
[14] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET5YRU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ET5YRU
[15] http://www.yelp.com/biz/home-cake-decorating-supply-co-seattle
[16] http://wtfpod.com/
[17] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[18] http://ciaosamin.blogspot.com/
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Soda Pop Tab Prom Dress
Craftster user, DuctTapeRockStar, created this awesome prom dress from almost four thousand soda pop tabs and 400 yards of ribbon. I love that she also created a cool tab boutonniere for her date. [via Geek Crafts]
More:
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Recycle | Digg this!Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/soda_pop_tab_prom_dress.html
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Personalized Photo Coloring Books
Here is a cool way to kick your coloring books up a notch and personalize them with photos of the whole family. Photojojo has a great up-dated tutorial showing you how to turn your own photographs into pages of a coloring book for your favorite small fry. These would make great birthday gifts or would be a creative way to keep a little one's hands occupied. Of course our kids would have several coloring books filled with pictures of our dogs Milo and Gracie.
Related:
- Crayon Fawn
- How-To: DIY Crayon & Sketchbook
- How-To: Make Your Own Coloring Pages (an older, slightly different version)
Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/personalized_family_photo_colo.html
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Happy St. Patrick?s Day!
[1]
May luck surround you today. And may you find a heap of gold.
Also a quick note, the how-to for the Leprechaun Trap Cake [2] has been posted, you can see how the rainbow got inside (hint: magic).
[3]
[1] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/03/16/leprechaun-trap-cake/
[2] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/03/16/leprechaun-trap-cake/
[3] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/03/16/leprechaun-trap-cake/
May luck surround you today. And may you find a heap of gold.
Also a quick note, the how-to for the Leprechaun Trap Cake [2] has been posted, you can see how the rainbow got inside (hint: magic).
[3]
[1] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/03/16/leprechaun-trap-cake/
[2] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/03/16/leprechaun-trap-cake/
[3] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/03/16/leprechaun-trap-cake/
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Exclusive Marimekko Shop Opens
Check out this report from Apartment Therapy on Crate & Barrel's new Marimekko shop in their NYC SoHo store. For all us fanatics out there, cue the drooling. I love to keep an eye on Marimekko linens at the store to use for my own projects once they go on sale or, gasp!, clearance.
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Fabric | Digg this!Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/exclusive_marimekko_shop_opens.html
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Friday, 29 April 2011
Let's Create LIVE! from iLoveToCreate on Thursday
Tomorrow (Thursday) will be the debut of iLoveToCreate's new live online craft show called Let's Create Live. From 9am-11am PST crafters from anywhere around the world can visit www.ustream.tv/channel/ilovetocreate and join the live, virtual party that will include craft tutorials, prize giveaways, tips and techniques and more. The six award-winning celebrity designers are Traci Bautista , Kathy Cano-Murillo, Angela Daniels , Jen Hadfield, Jennifer Perkins, and Tiffany Windsor. You can also RSVP on Facebook for the event.
Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/ilovetocreates_lets_create_liv.html
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How-To: Upcycled Beach Bag
I am all about quick and dirty craft projects. I hate measuring. I hate pinning. I just want to get right to the sewing! If you are like me, you will find this simple Upcycled Beach Towel to be very satisfying. I dug out an old threadbare towel, and found a cute fabric belt at the thrift store for $1.00. In less than 20 minutes the bag was cut, sewn, and good to go!
Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/how-to_upcycled_beach_bag.html
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New Project - Fleece Flower Petal Pillow
So, to celebrate the start of Spring, I ... Source: http://www.craftbits.com/project/fleece-flower-petal-pillow wedding scrapbook paper scrapbooking books scrapbook designs craft supply stores
Recipe: Madeira Cake
By Andrew Lewis
Whenever I think of the word 'cake' the first image in my mind is a Madiera cake. It's my birthday cake of choice. It has a wonderful texture, and a rich flavor that is hard to beat. In short, I love Madiera cake. It's easy to make, keeps well, and the recipe is simple enough that I don't have to look it up before I start making it. It's a light cake that you can make well in advance of a picnic or tea party, and it always seems to turn out well.
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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/recipe_madeira_cake.html
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Guest FQ Pack Designers ~ Fat Quarterly Team
Fat Quarterly is an e-zine (electronic magazine) "for modern sewists, by modern sewists." The Fat Quarterly Team is joining our series of Guest Fat Quarter Pack Designers today with their own carefully-curated fat quarter packs!...Source: http://sewmamasew.com/blog2/2011/04/guest-fq-pack-designers-fat-quarterly-team/
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Thursday, 28 April 2011
links: shopping
The Morning News [1].Good Chemistry Salt and Pepper Shakers - Untitled Document at Room Service. Add to my list of lovely salt and pepper sets.I've finally convinced my husband that we need a canister vacuum, what's the best option on the market, in terms of a happy balance between quality and price? | Ask MetaFilter.Which are your favorite teeth cleaning products? | Ask MetaFilter. I love all the opinions on floss.shop - upon a fold. Amazing and beautiful things. I have no idea where I first clicked through to this site.
[1] http://www.themorningnews.org/
[1] http://www.themorningnews.org/
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Barbie Knit Top Tutorial
Sewing doll clothes is alot of fun. I really like this tutorial on using fiddly bits of knit fabric to make a Barbie Knit Top. Doll clothes are great for using up leftover fabric. Plus, kids are amazed at what you can make! Added to Barbie Sewing Patterns Please vote by clicking: Like this Craft? [...]
Source: http://allcrafts.allcraftsblogs.com/2011/03/28/barbie-knit-top-tutorial/
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Jars of Stars for the Bakesale for Japan
For the Bakesale for Japan [1] last weekend I made something I decided to call Jars of Stars. These are simply very small star shaped cookies presented in jars. I think stuff in jars for a bakesale are fantastic, jars are visually interesting and useful for future uses. And you can charge a bit more than you might think, a good thing when the money is being raised for a great cause. I've previously made cobbler in jars [2], pudding in jars [3] and pies in jars [4]. Cake and cupcakes in jars [5] are also perfect, especially if sold with a bamboo fork or spork attached.
Image above taken by the wonderful Kairu Yao [6] and used with permission, thanks! You can see all of her bakesale photos here [7].
This time I was inspired by these tiny heart cookies [8] which I spied first on Oh Happy Day [9]. I used this Pepperkaker [10] recipe at Dabbler because I knew it would come out crunchy and strong enough to be piled together. I did find myself wishing it was a bit spicier, I might add more black pepper next time. One note: that recipe makes a huge amount, I had to halve all the ingredients to a batch into my Kitchenaid mixer. I switched to the dough hook after the first addition of flour because the dough does get very stiff.
I ran out of time so my very awesome husband Scott [11] made the labels (thanks, you're the best!). We printed them out onto cardstock and cut circles to fit between the pieces of the lid. The back side of the cardstock holds the ingredients list.
I made four small sizes of stars. I had to draw cookie cutters from a few sources to get the small sizes. The smallest on is from a set of aspic cutters [12] (the smallest sized set), the next size up is actually from a Linzer cookie set [13], and the two largerst were from a many stars [14] set. All the cutters I used were from Fox Run as I found I liked the nice sharp angles on those the best. I bought all mine from Home Cake Decorating Supply [15] here in Seattle who always has just what I'm looking for.
This is the size one larger than the tiniest, for scale.
I cut them out and then popped them out from the cutter using the blunt end of a chopstick. No matter what I tried, flouring, oiling, chilling the dough or the cutters, they all needed to be popped back out. It took a while but with some WTF [16] podcasts it went quickly. The cookies don't spread, but they do puff enough when baked to get rid of any marks left by poking them back out of the cookie cutters.
I added non perils to a few batches of the smaller stars. I love non perils. They made the jar look a bit more interesting and didn't add a lot of work for me.
We filled the jars carefully so each one would get a good mix and that was it. If you keep the cardboard box that canning jars come in they make perfect carriers to deliver to the bake sale. I wish I had used jars with smooth sides, it would have been easier to view the star shapes inside.
I think it was a success, I sold three jars before I managed to get them set up on the tables! At the time I'm writing this the Bakesale for Japan [1] is still adding up the total but it's looking like the nationwide effort may have made more than $125K, wow. Thanks to Ciao Samin [18] for getting the whole thing together and thanks to everybody who organized and came to the Seattle bakesale!
[1] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[2] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/cobblerbakedinjars/
[3] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2010/06/29/firecracker-chocolate-pudding/
[4] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/piesbakedintinyjars/
[5] http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/sweets/cupcakes-in-a-jar-the-latest-cupcake-craze-142206
[6] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/5584214864/
[7] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/sets/72157626287993557/detail/
[8] http://pinterest.com/pin/9431136/
[9] http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2011/02/happy-weekend.html
[10] http://www.dabbler.ca/food-wine/pepperkaker-the-best-christmas-cookies-ever-20081209/
[11] http://www.scottandrew.com
[12] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLP6W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLP6W
[13] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLOWM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLOWM
[14] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET5YRU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ET5YRU
[15] http://www.yelp.com/biz/home-cake-decorating-supply-co-seattle
[16] http://wtfpod.com/
[17] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[18] http://ciaosamin.blogspot.com/
Image above taken by the wonderful Kairu Yao [6] and used with permission, thanks! You can see all of her bakesale photos here [7].
This time I was inspired by these tiny heart cookies [8] which I spied first on Oh Happy Day [9]. I used this Pepperkaker [10] recipe at Dabbler because I knew it would come out crunchy and strong enough to be piled together. I did find myself wishing it was a bit spicier, I might add more black pepper next time. One note: that recipe makes a huge amount, I had to halve all the ingredients to a batch into my Kitchenaid mixer. I switched to the dough hook after the first addition of flour because the dough does get very stiff.
I ran out of time so my very awesome husband Scott [11] made the labels (thanks, you're the best!). We printed them out onto cardstock and cut circles to fit between the pieces of the lid. The back side of the cardstock holds the ingredients list.
I made four small sizes of stars. I had to draw cookie cutters from a few sources to get the small sizes. The smallest on is from a set of aspic cutters [12] (the smallest sized set), the next size up is actually from a Linzer cookie set [13], and the two largerst were from a many stars [14] set. All the cutters I used were from Fox Run as I found I liked the nice sharp angles on those the best. I bought all mine from Home Cake Decorating Supply [15] here in Seattle who always has just what I'm looking for.
This is the size one larger than the tiniest, for scale.
I cut them out and then popped them out from the cutter using the blunt end of a chopstick. No matter what I tried, flouring, oiling, chilling the dough or the cutters, they all needed to be popped back out. It took a while but with some WTF [16] podcasts it went quickly. The cookies don't spread, but they do puff enough when baked to get rid of any marks left by poking them back out of the cookie cutters.
I added non perils to a few batches of the smaller stars. I love non perils. They made the jar look a bit more interesting and didn't add a lot of work for me.
We filled the jars carefully so each one would get a good mix and that was it. If you keep the cardboard box that canning jars come in they make perfect carriers to deliver to the bake sale. I wish I had used jars with smooth sides, it would have been easier to view the star shapes inside.
I think it was a success, I sold three jars before I managed to get them set up on the tables! At the time I'm writing this the Bakesale for Japan [1] is still adding up the total but it's looking like the nationwide effort may have made more than $125K, wow. Thanks to Ciao Samin [18] for getting the whole thing together and thanks to everybody who organized and came to the Seattle bakesale!
[1] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[2] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/cobblerbakedinjars/
[3] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2010/06/29/firecracker-chocolate-pudding/
[4] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/piesbakedintinyjars/
[5] http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/sweets/cupcakes-in-a-jar-the-latest-cupcake-craze-142206
[6] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/5584214864/
[7] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/sets/72157626287993557/detail/
[8] http://pinterest.com/pin/9431136/
[9] http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2011/02/happy-weekend.html
[10] http://www.dabbler.ca/food-wine/pepperkaker-the-best-christmas-cookies-ever-20081209/
[11] http://www.scottandrew.com
[12] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLP6W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLP6W
[13] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLOWM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLOWM
[14] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET5YRU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ET5YRU
[15] http://www.yelp.com/biz/home-cake-decorating-supply-co-seattle
[16] http://wtfpod.com/
[17] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[18] http://ciaosamin.blogspot.com/
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Book: blog tour: Sewn by Hand {+ a giveaway}
I am so happy to have Susan Wasinger visiting today as part of her Sewn by Hand: Two Dozen Projects Stitched with Needle & Thread blog tour. Susan is also the Author of The Feisty Stitcher and Eco Craft, both of which I quite liked. I asked Susan a couple of questions about her love [...]Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/WhipUp/~3/hhedPStFiOY/
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New Comment on Notebook Purse
If you use Modge Podge, and add a couple of extra coats it is a protective layer and a sealer for the paper.Source: http://www.craftbits.com/project/notebook-purse#comment_39512
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Make: Live 4/27/11 - Karts & Wheels (video)
Make: Live ep07 is all about projects from the new MAKE v26, Karts & Wheels! Thanks to our guests Mark Frauenfelder, Jared Ficklin, Nick Raymond and Eric Chu. Catch up on video and notes from the show here.
Subscribe to the MAKE Podcast in iTunes, download Make: Live episode 07 in its entirety (m4v or Vimeo), or watch clips on YouTube. Also check out the chat room transcript!
Flame Tube - Jared Ficklin
See sound in fire! The flame tube project (aka Rubens' tube) uses a speaker at one end to influence the row of small propane jets along the tube, showing the waveforms of the audio. We had the project set up on the roof. Rubens' tube aficionado Jared Ficklin joins us via Skype from Austin, Texas.
Drill Kart - MAKE interns
In a visit to MAKE HQ in Sebastopol, CA, Becky gets a tour of the cordless drill-powered go-kart designed by Gever Tulley. Watch MAKE interns Nick Raymond and Eric Chu pull some sweet spin moves. It's really fun to drive!
Show notes:
- MAKE Volume 26: Karts & Wheels
- Bike Shop skill builder series all April long!
- Pocket Reflectors for Cycling - CRAFT Video
- NASA Make: Challenge
- Pinhole Egg Camera
- Meet the Makers videos
- New MAKE Video page
- Maker Shed deal: $5 off the GSR kit and the Pendulum Challenge kit with code MAKELIVE4 (valid through May 11th)
- Truth Meter project from MAKE v26
- Pinhole Egg Camera
- Giveaway prizes from Digi-Key: Weller soldering station, digital multimeter
Bonus! Maker Mailbag:
Maker Dino Segovis was inspired to create his own automatic ball launcher for his dog, Sophie. Want to show us your project? Upload a video or photos and send a link to live@makezine.com.
Next show:
Make: Live 08: Brewing
Wednesday May 11th, 9pm ET/6pm PT
Watch at makezine.com/live or on UStream
Please join us in the UStream chat or mark tweets with #makelive to interact live with the show.
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Geek Crafts | Digg this! Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/make_live_42711_karts_wheels_v.html
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Angry Birds Easter Eggs
Were the Easter eggs in your basket this morning as awesome as these Angry Birds eggs made by Flickr user youngergirl44? Ours weren't! However, I think if my kids had these in their baskets they would have started chucking them at their building blocks... [via @craftycrafty]
More:
- How-To: Needle-Felted Angry Birds
- Playable Angry Birds Cake And Angry Birds Roundup
- How-To: Plush Angry Birds
Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/angry_birds_easter_eggs.html
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Recipe: Madeira Cake
By Andrew Lewis
Whenever I think of the word 'cake' the first image in my mind is a Madiera cake. It's my birthday cake of choice. It has a wonderful texture, and a rich flavor that is hard to beat. In short, I love Madiera cake. It's easy to make, keeps well, and the recipe is simple enough that I don't have to look it up before I start making it. It's a light cake that you can make well in advance of a picnic or tea party, and it always seems to turn out well.
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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/recipe_madeira_cake.html
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Wednesday, 27 April 2011
giveaway: Modern Log Cabin Quilting
I'm so pleased to be showing you Susan Beal's latest book, Modern Log Cabin Quilting [1], and offering a sweet giveaway today. You can read why Susan loves log cabin quilting [2] and view projects from the book made by others at the Flickr group [3].
This book introduces you to log cabin quilts, gives you all the information you need to sew your own, including tools and techniques, and offers a range of projects.
This is the Bright Furrows quilt, I like the cheerful colors. There are a whole range of quilts using both huge blocks and lots of small ones. There are a number of special quilt projects including a t-shirt quilt to save those worn out shirts that hold memories, an Anniversary quilt and the cozy Winter Woolens quilt.
Above is the Northwest Modern quilt, I like how it's random. There is also a whole section on household items like tea towls, aprons, pillow cases and a pincushion.
I like the Red Cross bag which uses both corduroy and cotton fabrics. There are a nuber of bags, including a super simple drawstring bag, a zipper pouch, and a market tote. (A way to use up your fabric stash and make gifts at the same time!)
This Charming Camera Case is easy (and uses some stealth velcro).
I'm thoroughly charmed by the quilts and projects in this book, they are fresh and inspiring. So I'm very happy to have both a copy of the book and a fabric kit to give away. If you'd like to enter please leave a comment with this post, and if you'd like please do take the time to share any quilting projects (or disasters) you've undertaken. I'll go first: I've never quilted anything! Clearly I will have to change that very soon. You have until noon Pacific time on Thursday, April 7th to enter. The usual fine print [4] applies. Good luck! The winner as chosen by the Random Number Generator is #45, Emily. Congrats! And thanks to everybody for entering!
[1] http://modernlogcabinquilting.wordpress.com/
[2] http://crafternews.crownpublishing.com/2011/03/07/guest-post-why-i-love-log-cabin-quilting-by-susan-beal-author-of-modern-log-cabin-quilting/
[3] http://www.flickr.com/groups/modernlogcabinquilting/
[4] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/
This book introduces you to log cabin quilts, gives you all the information you need to sew your own, including tools and techniques, and offers a range of projects.
This is the Bright Furrows quilt, I like the cheerful colors. There are a whole range of quilts using both huge blocks and lots of small ones. There are a number of special quilt projects including a t-shirt quilt to save those worn out shirts that hold memories, an Anniversary quilt and the cozy Winter Woolens quilt.
Above is the Northwest Modern quilt, I like how it's random. There is also a whole section on household items like tea towls, aprons, pillow cases and a pincushion.
I like the Red Cross bag which uses both corduroy and cotton fabrics. There are a nuber of bags, including a super simple drawstring bag, a zipper pouch, and a market tote. (A way to use up your fabric stash and make gifts at the same time!)
This Charming Camera Case is easy (and uses some stealth velcro).
I'm thoroughly charmed by the quilts and projects in this book, they are fresh and inspiring. So I'm very happy to have both a copy of the book and a fabric kit to give away. If you'd like to enter please leave a comment with this post, and if you'd like please do take the time to share any quilting projects (or disasters) you've undertaken. I'll go first: I've never quilted anything! Clearly I will have to change that very soon. You have until noon Pacific time on Thursday, April 7th to enter. The usual fine print [4] applies. Good luck! The winner as chosen by the Random Number Generator is #45, Emily. Congrats! And thanks to everybody for entering!
[1] http://modernlogcabinquilting.wordpress.com/
[2] http://crafternews.crownpublishing.com/2011/03/07/guest-post-why-i-love-log-cabin-quilting-by-susan-beal-author-of-modern-log-cabin-quilting/
[3] http://www.flickr.com/groups/modernlogcabinquilting/
[4] http://www.notmartha.org/the-fine-print/
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almost daily photo: April 12th
Lunch today was a mushroom and spinach crepe from Tokyo Sweets [1]. I learned that it's really difficult to unzip your bag and pull out a camera when you cannot put your food down. Also that shortly after taking this photo I was wishing I had a spork.
[1] http://www.yelp.com/biz/tokyo-sweets-seattle
[1] http://www.yelp.com/biz/tokyo-sweets-seattle
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New Comment on Rose Petal Notebook
do the petals have to be dried? please help and explain! Source: http://www.craftbits.com/project/rose-petal-notebook#comment_39502
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DIY Vertical Terrariums
These mini DIY Wall Terrariums from Ruffle are just about the cutest little things I have ever seen! I am hosting a bachelorette cocktail party in June, and these just might have to be the favors that I hand out to the ladies. They look so easy to make, but create quite the aesthetic.
Related:
Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/diy_vertical_terrariums.html
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Jars of Stars for the Bakesale for Japan
For the Bakesale for Japan [1] last weekend I made something I decided to call Jars of Stars. These are simply very small star shaped cookies presented in jars. I think stuff in jars for a bakesale are fantastic, jars are visually interesting and useful for future uses. And you can charge a bit more than you might think, a good thing when the money is being raised for a great cause. I've previously made cobbler in jars [2], pudding in jars [3] and pies in jars [4]. Cake and cupcakes in jars [5] are also perfect, especially if sold with a bamboo fork or spork attached.
Image above taken by the wonderful Kairu Yao [6] and used with permission, thanks! You can see all of her bakesale photos here [7].
This time I was inspired by these tiny heart cookies [8] which I spied first on Oh Happy Day [9]. I used this Pepperkaker [10] recipe at Dabbler because I knew it would come out crunchy and strong enough to be piled together. I did find myself wishing it was a bit spicier, I might add more black pepper next time. One note: that recipe makes a huge amount, I had to halve all the ingredients to a batch into my Kitchenaid mixer. I switched to the dough hook after the first addition of flour because the dough does get very stiff.
I ran out of time so my very awesome husband Scott [11] made the labels (thanks, you're the best!). We printed them out onto cardstock and cut circles to fit between the pieces of the lid. The back side of the cardstock holds the ingredients list.
I made four small sizes of stars. I had to draw cookie cutters from a few sources to get the small sizes. The smallest on is from a set of aspic cutters [12] (the smallest sized set), the next size up is actually from a Linzer cookie set [13], and the two largerst were from a many stars [14] set. All the cutters I used were from Fox Run as I found I liked the nice sharp angles on those the best. I bought all mine from Home Cake Decorating Supply [15] here in Seattle who always has just what I'm looking for.
This is the size one larger than the tiniest, for scale.
I cut them out and then popped them out from the cutter using the blunt end of a chopstick. No matter what I tried, flouring, oiling, chilling the dough or the cutters, they all needed to be popped back out. It took a while but with some WTF [16] podcasts it went quickly. The cookies don't spread, but they do puff enough when baked to get rid of any marks left by poking them back out of the cookie cutters.
I added non perils to a few batches of the smaller stars. I love non perils. They made the jar look a bit more interesting and didn't add a lot of work for me.
We filled the jars carefully so each one would get a good mix and that was it. If you keep the cardboard box that canning jars come in they make perfect carriers to deliver to the bake sale. I wish I had used jars with smooth sides, it would have been easier to view the star shapes inside.
I think it was a success, I sold three jars before I managed to get them set up on the tables! At the time I'm writing this the Bakesale for Japan [1] is still adding up the total but it's looking like the nationwide effort may have made more than $125K, wow. Thanks to Ciao Samin [18] for getting the whole thing together and thanks to everybody who organized and came to the Seattle bakesale!
[1] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[2] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/cobblerbakedinjars/
[3] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2010/06/29/firecracker-chocolate-pudding/
[4] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/piesbakedintinyjars/
[5] http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/sweets/cupcakes-in-a-jar-the-latest-cupcake-craze-142206
[6] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/5584214864/
[7] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/sets/72157626287993557/detail/
[8] http://pinterest.com/pin/9431136/
[9] http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2011/02/happy-weekend.html
[10] http://www.dabbler.ca/food-wine/pepperkaker-the-best-christmas-cookies-ever-20081209/
[11] http://www.scottandrew.com
[12] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLP6W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLP6W
[13] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLOWM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLOWM
[14] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET5YRU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ET5YRU
[15] http://www.yelp.com/biz/home-cake-decorating-supply-co-seattle
[16] http://wtfpod.com/
[17] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[18] http://ciaosamin.blogspot.com/
Image above taken by the wonderful Kairu Yao [6] and used with permission, thanks! You can see all of her bakesale photos here [7].
This time I was inspired by these tiny heart cookies [8] which I spied first on Oh Happy Day [9]. I used this Pepperkaker [10] recipe at Dabbler because I knew it would come out crunchy and strong enough to be piled together. I did find myself wishing it was a bit spicier, I might add more black pepper next time. One note: that recipe makes a huge amount, I had to halve all the ingredients to a batch into my Kitchenaid mixer. I switched to the dough hook after the first addition of flour because the dough does get very stiff.
I ran out of time so my very awesome husband Scott [11] made the labels (thanks, you're the best!). We printed them out onto cardstock and cut circles to fit between the pieces of the lid. The back side of the cardstock holds the ingredients list.
I made four small sizes of stars. I had to draw cookie cutters from a few sources to get the small sizes. The smallest on is from a set of aspic cutters [12] (the smallest sized set), the next size up is actually from a Linzer cookie set [13], and the two largerst were from a many stars [14] set. All the cutters I used were from Fox Run as I found I liked the nice sharp angles on those the best. I bought all mine from Home Cake Decorating Supply [15] here in Seattle who always has just what I'm looking for.
This is the size one larger than the tiniest, for scale.
I cut them out and then popped them out from the cutter using the blunt end of a chopstick. No matter what I tried, flouring, oiling, chilling the dough or the cutters, they all needed to be popped back out. It took a while but with some WTF [16] podcasts it went quickly. The cookies don't spread, but they do puff enough when baked to get rid of any marks left by poking them back out of the cookie cutters.
I added non perils to a few batches of the smaller stars. I love non perils. They made the jar look a bit more interesting and didn't add a lot of work for me.
We filled the jars carefully so each one would get a good mix and that was it. If you keep the cardboard box that canning jars come in they make perfect carriers to deliver to the bake sale. I wish I had used jars with smooth sides, it would have been easier to view the star shapes inside.
I think it was a success, I sold three jars before I managed to get them set up on the tables! At the time I'm writing this the Bakesale for Japan [1] is still adding up the total but it's looking like the nationwide effort may have made more than $125K, wow. Thanks to Ciao Samin [18] for getting the whole thing together and thanks to everybody who organized and came to the Seattle bakesale!
[1] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[2] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/cobblerbakedinjars/
[3] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2010/06/29/firecracker-chocolate-pudding/
[4] http://www.notmartha.org/tomake/piesbakedintinyjars/
[5] http://www.thekitchn.com/thekitchn/sweets/cupcakes-in-a-jar-the-latest-cupcake-craze-142206
[6] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/5584214864/
[7] http://www.flickr.com/photos/kairuy/sets/72157626287993557/detail/
[8] http://pinterest.com/pin/9431136/
[9] http://jordanferney.blogspot.com/2011/02/happy-weekend.html
[10] http://www.dabbler.ca/food-wine/pepperkaker-the-best-christmas-cookies-ever-20081209/
[11] http://www.scottandrew.com
[12] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLP6W/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLP6W
[13] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0000VLOWM/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0000VLOWM
[14] http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001ET5YRU/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=notmartha-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001ET5YRU
[15] http://www.yelp.com/biz/home-cake-decorating-supply-co-seattle
[16] http://wtfpod.com/
[17] http://bakesaleforjapan.com/
[18] http://ciaosamin.blogspot.com/
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New Comment on Recycled Paper Beads
I finally got to get around to do this project and am actually in the middle of it right now.:) its great so far! and fun too! ...just have to let it dry and then paint!.....thanks again!Source: http://www.craftbits.com/project/recycled-paper-beads#comment_39488
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Tuesday, 26 April 2011
Maker Faire Town Hall in Grand Rapids on Tuesday - Dale Dougherty to Host
Scene from Maker Faire Detroit 2010, from RDECOM's Flickr set
Dale Dougherty, General Manager of MAKE magazine, will be visiting Grand Rapids next Tuesday to meet with the region's tech-design-arts community. He'll be there to meet with local makers and to invite them participate in the Detroit Maker Faire 2011.
Here are the details:
When: Tuesday, April 26, a town hall meeting from 6 to 8:30 p.m.
Where: GRid 70, 70 Ionia Ave. SW, Grand Rapid, MI
What: Town Hall meeting in Grand Rapids, open to the public and free of charge. This is an opportunity to meet Dale and to discuss the maker movement and the upcoming Detroit Faire. Maker Faire Detroit 2011 will draw together inventors, craftspeople, artists, and musicians for two days at Detroit's Henry Ford Museum.
We hope to see you there!
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Maker Faire | Digg this!Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/dale_dougherty_to_host_maker_f.html
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daily photo: Mar. 21st
Playing with macro focus and aperture priority on my little-er camera.
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Win a Fluffy Sockmonkey
Thanks to CraftGossip.com you have the chance to win this adorable fluffy sockmonkey.
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Source: http://www.craftbits.com/competition/win-a-fluffy-sockmonkey
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New Project - Snowman Garland
1. Begin the snowman glue craft by choosing your work area. If you use a table, be sure you ca...
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How-To: Soft Baby Shoes
Christy Canida writes:
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Babies | Digg this!Soft baby shoes (or booties) let your little one build proper foot muscles and feel the ground while crawling or walking about. They also provide necessary protection from hot pavement or cold air. But baby feet grow fast and come in many shapes and sizes, so making your own soft shoes is a great way to get a custom fit at almost no cost. And they're quick to make - I can whip these out in under 15 minutes.
Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/how-to_soft_baby_shoes.html
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[1] http://pinterest.com/pin/9445736/
[1] http://pinterest.com/pin/9445736/
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Monday, 25 April 2011
Leprechaun Trap Cake
This may look like a perfectly innocent cake meant to lure a leprechaun to the top but it has a few secrets.
Secret #1: Beneath the pile of gold coins are fragile bars, when the leprechaun approaches to grab the coins he'll fall into the pit and be trapped.
Secret #2: There is a rainbow hiding inside the cake. The leprechaun will discover this as he eats his way to freedom.
Have you heard of Leprechaun traps? I hadn't encountered these until this year, and I am completely charmed by them. Leprechaun traps are created by kids in order to lure and trap a leprechaun. They are often a craft or sort of science experiment, there are some amazing ones collected here at Geek Dad [1]. You can see plans for some at Family Fun [2] (including the one that inspired my cake), and a round up at How Does She [3].
I decided that my angel food cake pan, with the hole in the middles, would make an excellent shape for a leprechaun trap. As bored kids growing up in suburbs we used to make traps similar to this for each other by digging a hole in the ground then covering it with a few fragile branches, a layer of leaves and finally topped with some loose grass to hide it. I'm shocked nobody ever broke an ankle.
To read the complete how-to for this cake please click on MORE.
To form the rainbow in this cake I used the method shown here at Omnomicon [4] which is very simple -- separate your cake batter, color each section, then pour it into your cake pan one color on top of the next. The first time I saw this method was when my friend Maggi (hi Maggi!) made one a few years back. (update: Maggi's cake is over here [5]. Pretty.)
The trouble: Usually when one makes a cake like this you divide the batter into equal parts but that results in the color that went in first spreading out more as it cups around the colors that come on top. The result is that when you cut a slice of the final cake you get less of some colors and more of others.
You can see this effect in the image above from Omnomicon, the color poured in last is much more prominent than the color that went first, which is squeezed and spread around the bottom.
I really hoped to create a more traditional rainbow arch and distribute the colors so they would result in more even appearance so I decided to change the ratio of the colors of batter. The color poured first (in this case red) was given more batter than the color poured second (orange) and so on, the last color (purple) got the least amount of batter. I think it turned out fairly well. (But I see some room for improvement in the future.)
So this is what I did. I used one box of white cake mix and separated the batter into eight bowls:
6 ounces - red
5 ounces - orange
4 ounces - yellow
3 ounces - green
2 ounces - blue
1 ounce - purple
1 ounce - to be kept white
the rest of the batter, also kept white
I used an angel food cake pan, but if you have a more rounded bundt pan I think it would work out even better as it would look more like a hill. update: I'm doing some tests in different pan shapes and finding that rounded pans and taller pans (or more cake batter put in an angle food cake pan) doesn't create the same arch shape. I'm doing all sorts of test (yay for reasons to buy more cake pans) and I'll report back when I find out more.
To make pouring the batter easier I filled plastic bags with each color then snipped the corner just before I needed it. I think this gave me a bit more control than scraping it from a bowl, but be aware that it's difficult to stop the batter once it's started so get a good hold on the bag before you start -- one hand should be on top to squeeze the batter.
This makes for pretty dishes.
First pour the larger amount of white batter into the pan. Then pour the red batter in, making it a wide ring of batter. Then pour the orange over that, keeping it inside the red. I found it was easier to control the ribbon of batter holding the bag a bit higher over the pan and trying to be zen about it.
Pour in each color, creating narrower and narrower rings. As you go along snip smaller corners off the bags, it will help you control the narrower shape you are trying to make.
Last pour the remaining ounce of white batter on top. I had hoped this would make the rainbow dome have a more hollow center but mine didn't quite turn out, so you might not even bother with this last one unless you're feeling ambitious.
Put the cake in the oven, you might consider baking it at 325 instead of the usual 350 as it will dome a bit less when baked at a lower temperature. I forgot to do this.
While the cake is baking you can create your pretzel ladder. I used milk chocolate candy melts as glue, dabbing it in place using a toothpick then setting the smaller pretzels on top. I held the pretzel rods in place by supporting them with quarters. You might want to remember to wash your quarters first if you anticipate anybody eating the ladder. Ooops.
Here is the ladder in better light. (I bake at night, it doesn't make for great photos. My deep apologizes for the assault on your eyeballs.)
Level off what will be the bottom of your cake, this will also help shape the base of the rainbow arch as the batter will curve under itself creating more of a rainbow horseshoe.
Flip it right side up onto your cake plate, then slide a few rectangles of parchment paper under the edges so you can be messy while frosting the cake. When you are ready to present it you simply pull the parchment paper away and, ta da, an effortlessly clean cake plate. I learned this on the old Martha Stewart show. I miss that show.
To frost the cake I made a half batch of the Magnolia Bakery buttercream [6] frosting recipe found at MarthaStewart.com. First I did a crumb layer, followed by a few minutes in the freezer. (It's amazing I can make room in my freezer for something like this.)
I used at Ateco 234 tip, it's one of the larger ones. Probably not the best for creating something like grass but I already owned it so I went with it.
I sunk some pretzel sticks over the middle hole in the cake to create a sneaky platform for our gold.
Then I simply piled foil wrapped gold coins over the pretzel bars.
I created a sign using the international image for "Hey, the end of the rainbow and the pot of gold are over here!".
And stuck the sign into the cake using a popsicle stick.
Discoveries made:
You will stain your lips green while eating this.
My cake plate tilts to one side.
And I completely forgot to add the vanilla to the frosting.
Notes:
Bake at a slightly lower temperature, say 325, to avoid doming.
If you use cake batter from scratch here is how I decided how much batter to separate out for colors -- I took 2/3rds of the batter for color and divided that in amounts of 6/5/4/3/2/1 parts. In my cake the total batter was 34 ounces. Two-thirds of that is 22 ounces. Happily 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 21 ounces, which was close enough. YMMV (your math may vary).
Notes on different cake pan shapes:
I baked rainbow cakes in a bunch of different shapes of cake pans [7] and took photos of the results. Turns out? The rainbow arch effect works best in the angel food cake pan. Otherwise the colors swirl a bit more, still very pretty but more tie dye than rainbow.
[1] http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2009/03/leprechaun-trap/
[2] http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/to-catch-a-leprechaun-710897/
[3] http://www.howdoesshe.com/leprechaun-traps
[4] http://www.omnomicon.com/rainbowcake
[5] http://www.flickr.com/photos/lolagetz/3495490469/
[6] http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/magnolia-bakery-vanilla-buttercream
[7] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/04/11/experiments-in-rainbow-cakes/
Secret #1: Beneath the pile of gold coins are fragile bars, when the leprechaun approaches to grab the coins he'll fall into the pit and be trapped.
Secret #2: There is a rainbow hiding inside the cake. The leprechaun will discover this as he eats his way to freedom.
Have you heard of Leprechaun traps? I hadn't encountered these until this year, and I am completely charmed by them. Leprechaun traps are created by kids in order to lure and trap a leprechaun. They are often a craft or sort of science experiment, there are some amazing ones collected here at Geek Dad [1]. You can see plans for some at Family Fun [2] (including the one that inspired my cake), and a round up at How Does She [3].
I decided that my angel food cake pan, with the hole in the middles, would make an excellent shape for a leprechaun trap. As bored kids growing up in suburbs we used to make traps similar to this for each other by digging a hole in the ground then covering it with a few fragile branches, a layer of leaves and finally topped with some loose grass to hide it. I'm shocked nobody ever broke an ankle.
To read the complete how-to for this cake please click on MORE.
To form the rainbow in this cake I used the method shown here at Omnomicon [4] which is very simple -- separate your cake batter, color each section, then pour it into your cake pan one color on top of the next. The first time I saw this method was when my friend Maggi (hi Maggi!) made one a few years back. (update: Maggi's cake is over here [5]. Pretty.)
The trouble: Usually when one makes a cake like this you divide the batter into equal parts but that results in the color that went in first spreading out more as it cups around the colors that come on top. The result is that when you cut a slice of the final cake you get less of some colors and more of others.
You can see this effect in the image above from Omnomicon, the color poured in last is much more prominent than the color that went first, which is squeezed and spread around the bottom.
I really hoped to create a more traditional rainbow arch and distribute the colors so they would result in more even appearance so I decided to change the ratio of the colors of batter. The color poured first (in this case red) was given more batter than the color poured second (orange) and so on, the last color (purple) got the least amount of batter. I think it turned out fairly well. (But I see some room for improvement in the future.)
So this is what I did. I used one box of white cake mix and separated the batter into eight bowls:
6 ounces - red
5 ounces - orange
4 ounces - yellow
3 ounces - green
2 ounces - blue
1 ounce - purple
1 ounce - to be kept white
the rest of the batter, also kept white
I used an angel food cake pan, but if you have a more rounded bundt pan I think it would work out even better as it would look more like a hill. update: I'm doing some tests in different pan shapes and finding that rounded pans and taller pans (or more cake batter put in an angle food cake pan) doesn't create the same arch shape. I'm doing all sorts of test (yay for reasons to buy more cake pans) and I'll report back when I find out more.
To make pouring the batter easier I filled plastic bags with each color then snipped the corner just before I needed it. I think this gave me a bit more control than scraping it from a bowl, but be aware that it's difficult to stop the batter once it's started so get a good hold on the bag before you start -- one hand should be on top to squeeze the batter.
This makes for pretty dishes.
First pour the larger amount of white batter into the pan. Then pour the red batter in, making it a wide ring of batter. Then pour the orange over that, keeping it inside the red. I found it was easier to control the ribbon of batter holding the bag a bit higher over the pan and trying to be zen about it.
Pour in each color, creating narrower and narrower rings. As you go along snip smaller corners off the bags, it will help you control the narrower shape you are trying to make.
Last pour the remaining ounce of white batter on top. I had hoped this would make the rainbow dome have a more hollow center but mine didn't quite turn out, so you might not even bother with this last one unless you're feeling ambitious.
Put the cake in the oven, you might consider baking it at 325 instead of the usual 350 as it will dome a bit less when baked at a lower temperature. I forgot to do this.
While the cake is baking you can create your pretzel ladder. I used milk chocolate candy melts as glue, dabbing it in place using a toothpick then setting the smaller pretzels on top. I held the pretzel rods in place by supporting them with quarters. You might want to remember to wash your quarters first if you anticipate anybody eating the ladder. Ooops.
Here is the ladder in better light. (I bake at night, it doesn't make for great photos. My deep apologizes for the assault on your eyeballs.)
Level off what will be the bottom of your cake, this will also help shape the base of the rainbow arch as the batter will curve under itself creating more of a rainbow horseshoe.
Flip it right side up onto your cake plate, then slide a few rectangles of parchment paper under the edges so you can be messy while frosting the cake. When you are ready to present it you simply pull the parchment paper away and, ta da, an effortlessly clean cake plate. I learned this on the old Martha Stewart show. I miss that show.
To frost the cake I made a half batch of the Magnolia Bakery buttercream [6] frosting recipe found at MarthaStewart.com. First I did a crumb layer, followed by a few minutes in the freezer. (It's amazing I can make room in my freezer for something like this.)
I used at Ateco 234 tip, it's one of the larger ones. Probably not the best for creating something like grass but I already owned it so I went with it.
I sunk some pretzel sticks over the middle hole in the cake to create a sneaky platform for our gold.
Then I simply piled foil wrapped gold coins over the pretzel bars.
I created a sign using the international image for "Hey, the end of the rainbow and the pot of gold are over here!".
And stuck the sign into the cake using a popsicle stick.
Discoveries made:
You will stain your lips green while eating this.
My cake plate tilts to one side.
And I completely forgot to add the vanilla to the frosting.
Notes:
Bake at a slightly lower temperature, say 325, to avoid doming.
If you use cake batter from scratch here is how I decided how much batter to separate out for colors -- I took 2/3rds of the batter for color and divided that in amounts of 6/5/4/3/2/1 parts. In my cake the total batter was 34 ounces. Two-thirds of that is 22 ounces. Happily 6 + 5 + 4 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 21 ounces, which was close enough. YMMV (your math may vary).
Notes on different cake pan shapes:
I baked rainbow cakes in a bunch of different shapes of cake pans [7] and took photos of the results. Turns out? The rainbow arch effect works best in the angel food cake pan. Otherwise the colors swirl a bit more, still very pretty but more tie dye than rainbow.
[1] http://www.wired.com/geekdad/2009/03/leprechaun-trap/
[2] http://familyfun.go.com/crafts/to-catch-a-leprechaun-710897/
[3] http://www.howdoesshe.com/leprechaun-traps
[4] http://www.omnomicon.com/rainbowcake
[5] http://www.flickr.com/photos/lolagetz/3495490469/
[6] http://www.marthastewart.com/recipe/magnolia-bakery-vanilla-buttercream
[7] http://www.notmartha.org/archives/2011/04/11/experiments-in-rainbow-cakes/
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How-To: Wool Wallet from Old Blanket
By Future Craft Collective
This project is reminiscent of the lanyard/vinyl sewing projects of my youth. Think summer camp or parks and rec craft programs. Remember how simple those projects were in their layout and design? This wool wallet is just as simple, but uses upcycled materials instead - no pesky plastic cord to contend with. This is a great project for teaching kids different basic stitches such as blanket stitch, running stitch, and whip stitch. And it makes a great party project too. For kids or grown-ups alike.
Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/how-to_wool_wallet_from_old_bl.html
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Angry Birds Easter Eggs
Were the Easter eggs in your basket this morning as awesome as these Angry Birds eggs made by Flickr user youngergirl44? Ours weren't! However, I think if my kids had these in their baskets they would have started chucking them at their building blocks... [via @craftycrafty]
More:
- How-To: Needle-Felted Angry Birds
- Playable Angry Birds Cake And Angry Birds Roundup
- How-To: Plush Angry Birds
Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/angry_birds_easter_eggs.html
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Olive, Cream Cheese, and Carrot Penguins
I just came across this adorable hors d'œuvre on The Hairpin: little penguins, made from black olives, cream cheese, and carrot! I love the Devo hat on the leader of the waddle. Did you know that a group of penguins on land is called a waddle?
Read the Full Story » | More on CRAFT » | Comments » | Read more articles in Food | Digg this!Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/olive_cream_cheese_and_carrot.html
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Cable Dyeing
Sean Ragan over at Make posted about his Cable Dyeing project on Make: Projects, and since I'm elbow-deep in egg dye these days, it caught my eye!
Turns out many cables are sheathed with PVC, and will take the same oil-based stains as PVC pipe. If you want a purple cord, for instance, you can treat a white PVC cord with purple primer. If you want some other color, it is easy to prepare your own custom stains from clear PVC cleaner and concentrated solvent dyes.
I'd love to see a totally minimalist all-white office with a brightly colored cable for a pop of color. (Did I mention that this office is also very clean? A girl can dream, can't she?)
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links: food
Edible Crafts [1].Tip: For Perfect Whipped Cream, Use a Food Processor | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn.How to Cook Moist & Tender Chicken Breasts Every Time | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn. An updated post, I like this technique a lot.How To Adjust the Bowl Height of Your Stand Mixer | Apartment Therapy The Kitchn.Pizza Protips: Kneading - Converting Recipes to the Stand Mixer | Slice Pizza Blog.The Secret Ingredient (Black Pepper): Multigrain Cacio e Pepe with Arugula | Serious Eats : Recipes.Delancey: The Pinnacle of Seattle Pizza | Slice Pizza Blog.
[1] http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/edible-cocktail-garnish/2011/02/08/
[1] http://ediblecrafts.craftgossip.com/edible-cocktail-garnish/2011/02/08/
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Pom-Pom Branches - The Crafts Dept. These are lovely, and easy.Little Green Notebook: The Best Inexpensive and Heavy Duty Sewing Machine.Jordan Ferney | Oh Happy Day!: Confetti Invitations + Template. Refashioning party poppers, really great idea.How-To: Prop Glass Breakaway Bottles from Sugar @Craftzine.com blog.How-To: Crepe Paper Flowers @Craftzine.com blog.poppytalk: DIY : Print Your Own Fabric.Freshly Picked: Taking in Jeans at the Side Seam Tutorial.iPad Bag | Luxirare. Near the bottom of the post she shows how she layers, shaves, stitches and burnishes the leather straps for the bag. I love this invitation into how things are made.Looking for great craft/DIY project resources! | Ask MetaFilter.Made by Me. Shared with you.: Yoga Pants from T shirts. Made from a technique at Cut Out and Keep, I like the different colored waistband. Very clever and easy idea.
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Sunday, 24 April 2011
Call for Creative Chairs
Can you help us create our booths at Bay Area Maker Faire? We're looking for a cool way to handle seating for demonstrations and panel discussions. We're looking for anyone with 40-60 chairs that they want to showcase in the MAKE and CRAFT booth this year. Show your product to tens of thousands of attendees and help create the MAKE and CRAFT presence at the biggest DIY gathering in the world! To learn more, please leave a comment below!
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Kitchen 101: Basic Meringue
By Katie Goodman
Meringue is a light, sweet dessert made mostly from egg whites and sugar and can be used for various purposes, depending on how it is cooked.
Cooking meringue low and slow, as you would for a pavlova, will produce a crisp, dry product. Meringue may also be cooked for shorter periods at a higher temperature with the end result being a soft meringue with browned peaks on top (as you would in a lemon meringue pie).
Various desserts using meringue as a base include: angel food cake, pavlova, Baked Alaska, key lime pie, lemon meringue pie and Eton mess.
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Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/kitchen_101_basic_meringue.html
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How-To: Clothespin Bunny
Here's an adorable and easy craft you can whip up in time for the Easter weekend. Maya of Maya*Made shows you how to make a wee bunny from a clothespin. The bunny even has posable arms! I imagine the kids would have fun picking out fabric for the bunny's body from your fabric scraps.
Related:
CRAFT Pattern: Crochet Spring Bunny
Source: http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2011/04/how-to_clothespin_bunny.html
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