no rules, just happy crafting
Today was… Wild. So with limited creative time (none, if truth be known) I decided to just have a creative moment and make this card:
That’s a Tim Holtz sticker in the middle… Some hearts misted thanks to a scrap I’d die cut (more on that tomorrow) and of course stickles. I love my stickles. I also love the soldier I’ll be sending this patriotic card to.
I’m teaching an altered book class later this month (details here) in Berkeley, and I’ve got Nancy Drew book pages strewn all over my studio! Such fun. So I’ve been feeling very “girl sleuth-y” in my crafting in general now too.
I just got my very first Art Parts (designed by fabulous Wendy Vecchi) today, and I’m excited to play! The material is hard (kind of wood-like vs chipboard-like) and I’m excited that I can abuse & mess with it to my hearts content without worrying about warping or bending.
SO! Since it’s May, I figured I’d tape my adventure & share with you. I hope you enjoy!!
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note: yes, I realize now that having iPhone lower/zoomed in would have = better video… but as this was a spur of the moment “peek” into my creative process + little project I am sharing, and will remember next time that small project = don’t need the high shelf to hold phone for taping!!
I took a bundt cake recipe and turned it into single-serving size (aka cupcakes).
NOTE: you could TOTALLY substitute “oreo” for ANYTHING. I’m thinking Almond Roca (w/caramel drizzle on top), or maybe something with cinnamon, or maybe some kind of granola-y thing, or any other crush-able flavorful yummy treat really…
First: take a package of oreos, put into a plastic bag, and pound until broken up nicely.
then beat together (until smooth in mixer)
1 1/4 cups butter
3 cups sugar
then add (one at a time/mix well)
6 eggs
and mix in
1tbsp vanilla
then alternate mixing in small amounts of
3cups flour
1cup heavy whipping cream
until just incorporated, continue adding until all is mixed together. don’t over mix.
pour tiny amount of batter into bottom of cupcake paper, pour layer of oreo crumbs, then fill cupcake paper 3/4 or so full. It doesn’t rise much so don’t worry about that.
bake @ 350 for about 20 minutes, or until set + getting golden brown. I err on the side of UNDER baking just a bit – because I’d prefer a bit soft to dry and nasty.
makes 30+ wonderful, dense, fabulous cupcakes.
to top:
pour small amount of glaze and top with additional oreos.
make your own – or do what I do! take a can of cream cheese frosting and warm for 20-30 seconds in microwave to loosen it up. Then stir and pour a small amount on each cake, then top with oreo crumbs.
serve and enjoy! So far? Everyone is LOVING these. Even my best friend and husband (both of whom are exceptionally discriminating foodies) as well as all the ladies down at the scrapbook store where I first served them, and my two girls as well.