enticing icing

I'm Back!

2011-04-15T15:29:00.005+10:00

Did you miss me? Well after what turned into a longer than planned bloggy break, I am please to announce I am back and hopefully will find the time to bring you regular posts once again as I have so much that has happened in the last few months I would love to share with you.

As you will notice we have moved... Not house just blog address and had a little makeover in the process (thank you Rocio from Little Magenta). So if you were a follower of our old Blog 'EmBelISH' you will now need to re-follow this address (sorry)

SO to thank you for my long absence and for hopefully waiting in the wings I would like to have a little give away....

I haven't been sitting idle in my break but have finally joined the rest of the human population in the 21st century and you can now find enticing icing on Face book! Yep you heard me correctly, bear with me as I am still finding my feet but I am slowly getting there. So make sure you pop on bye and say hello.

So give away time... Here are the details ::

1. To Enter simply 'LIKE' my enticing icing page on face book, its that simple!

The giveaway will stay open until 6am (Queensland time) on Monday morning 18th April, where the winner will be announced on Face book so they can contact me with their details and I can get their parcel off ASAP

What's on offer I hear you ask? Some lovely goodies that's for sure...

1. 2 Dozen enticing icing pastel bunny toppers

2. 1 packet of Marie Shion Sugar Hearts

3. A set of bakers secret hanging cookie cutters (how cute as these, I whipped up a batch today)

4. 4 x enticing icing coloured sanding sugars

Open to Australian participants only (sorry I just wouldn't get your parcel to you if you live OS)

So what are you waiting for, go and Like me now!

Bel ♥

Merry Christmas

2010-12-24T21:59:00.003+10:00

Wishing you all a very Merry Christmas, I hope you are surrounded by those you love, get to eat lots of yummy food and even get a chance to put your feet up tooThanks for all your support in 2010, see you in 2011!

Bel x

And the Winner is...

2010-12-21T10:43:00.002+10:00

Ok So I know I am WAY late with posting a winner and my deepest apologies :(

So without any further ado I would like to announce the winner (picked via random number generator) is

ANGELA SCOTT! an email has been sent out to you and an express post bag is packed with all your goodies plus a few little extras to make up for my tardiness

Thank you again to everyone who entered, comments, blogged, face booked, Twittered etc your support is greatly appreciated

Bel x

BrisStyle Indie Designers Market - Dec 4th!

2010-12-03T00:05:00.003+10:00

Can you believe it is December already! Just where does the time go?

Just wanted to pop in and let you know I will be at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market - THIS Saturday December 4th from 9am - 4pm. I will be in my usual spot and have been baking up a storm so make sure you stop by and say Hi!

I have just started getting all my gear together and realised I have way too much stuff so in order to make some room and also start planning for some new ideas and creations in 2011 (the wicked never rest) I will be having a HUGE SALE on all my current stock. There will be some new stuff as well as some old favorites that need to find new homes so make sure you stop by and check it out!

Head on over to the BrisStyle website to see all the other awesomeness available on the day... and if you haven't had a chance you still have time to enter my giveaway...

See you Saturday, Bel x

P.s we will be trading rain, hail or shine so don't let those grey clouds keep you away (what silly weather its been, hasn't it?)

BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market - November 19th!

2010-11-18T15:14:00.004+10:00

If you are a Brissy local, make sure you pop on down and come and say Hi! tomorrow night at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market from 5pm - 9pm in King George Square

This will be my last Twilight market for 2010 and I will be launching some great new stock including some very cool pot holders and cute little aprons. Just the perfect for Christmas Gifts for a special loved one!

Don't forget to visit the website to see all the other great things the BrisStylettes will have on offer and for some more gift ideas pop on over here

Hope to see you there!

Bel x

Dont forget my giveaway is still open to so make sure get your entry in too

* GIVEAWAY *

2010-11-14T21:36:00.006+10:00

Ok, So I didn't think it was going to take me 2 weeks to get back again to get this post up, so sorry but without further ado I am announcing my Christmas Giveaway!

Totally simple to enter...

1. Visit my website and subscribe to my enewsletter for an entry (current subscribers automatically entered)

2. Leave a comment on this post (don't forget your contact details) for an entry

3. For a bonus entry Blog/Face book/Twitter with a link to my giveaway and leave me a comment with the link or just letting me know I will give you an extra entry

I will leave the giveaway open until 6pm (Brisbane Time) Sunday December 12th so the lucky winner will receive their goodies in time for Christmas (hopefully)

and last but not least, whats up for offer...

2 dozen mini star toppers from enticing icing as well as some goodies from a few of my favorite shops :)

* a set of cupcake wrappers from Ikea

* a pair of super cute cupcake earrings from the amazing Amanda at Hungry Designs

* a packet of sweet mini heart sugar cubes from Marie Siohn (you can get yours here)

* a cute set of cupcake wrapper in a very cute tin from Kawaii for you

* a set of Hello Hana Sweet Cupcake Stands from Lovely Little Parties (such an awesome site!)

Entry open World wide (although receiving before Christmas OS is not guaranteed)

Good luck! Bel x

For some more great giveaway's pop on over to the BrisStyle Blog...

At my house...

2010-11-01T23:23:00.007+10:00

Well where do I start, I cant believe it is the first of November today it feels like I've been away so long (but missed out on the holiday) things have been ridiculously busy round here but we have made some time for a little fun too. I find I am starting to relax a little more and have come to the conclusion I don’t always have to be super mum, its ok if the folding doesn’t get done straight away ( it certainly hasn’t been lately) and the dishwasher isn’t unstacked by 7am...

We have been doing some work on our house lately (do you find with Christmas looming you try and get all those half started jobs completed? we seem to do this every year and this year is no exception). My amazing hubby is building a lovely back deck at our place so construction is under way. First step was jack hammering our existing cement slab (something Sax had a ball helping with)

We’ve been doing quite a bit of baking... Playing in LOTS of mud (can’t believe the weather we’ve been having of late, we are still sleeping under the quilt and its November today!)
A little bit of swinging on the days when the sun has decided to make an appearance...

And we even managed a trip down to Byron for day a few weeks ago for a lovely day at the beach

So all in all, whilst things have been busy and I haven’t quite been able to keep up with everything (like blogging) things are all well and were making do with what we can get done

I still have LOTS of icing news to share with you too and I will be back tomorrow with a little giveaway so stay tuned but for now its of to bed

Nite, Bel x

p.s don't forget to pop along to Lou's and see what all the other girls have been up to (and check out that cute little button in my tool bar, play along and you can have use one too :)

Also please excuse the look of my blog at the moment, she will be undergoing a little summer surgery and may be moving house and will hopefully start 2011 with a fresh new look but for now I've been playing with the blogger templates

Happy Halloween!

2010-10-31T21:14:00.003+10:00

Just wanted to share some cupcakes that we made today...

Sorry poor neglected blog, I never meant to be away for so long and promise I will be back again soon, lots to share!

Bel x

At my house...

2010-08-23T09:29:00.000+10:00

The calm is continuing at our place this week (or that's what I am hoping for). We had a really great weekend, I got the chance to catch up on some orders, we spent a lovely Saturday night with family and also celebrated our 11th Wedding Anniversary something which I am SO proud to say. In this day and age I just don't know that many people that have been married (or even together) for many years. With both Brad and I coming from parents who weren't together as we were growing up, our marriage is something we are both really proud of (not saying its always easy but I think those though times have also made for a better marriage too).

On Sunday my big boys headed off to the Motorbikes and had an awesome time and I even snuck in a little afternoon nap with the littlest one while the house was nice and quiet. Sax was SO excited he go to sit on a proper race bike (although he was a bit upset when he asked Brad if they could bring it home with them and the answer was no) I think maybe he needs to do a little bit more growing before we can even consider a motorbike.

Today we are hoping to go and catch up with some friends at the park for afternoon tea, so I am just hoping the rain clouds blow over by then. Just about to pop a batch of cupcakes in the oven and I might even try and whip up a batch of Passionfruit cookies too.

Also just wanted to share a pic I received this morning from one of my etsy customers. I always LOVE to see how people have used my toppers, and its always great to get some lovely feedback! Whatever you are up to this week, I hope you have a great one and get to snuggle those closest to you

Don't forget to go and check out some more 'At my house' posts over at the lovely Lou's

Bel x

Happy Birthday Tyron

2010-08-22T22:24:00.002+10:00

Our nephew Tyron turned 6 recently and when he asked me for Vampire Cupcakes I wasn't really sure what I was going to come up with...But I was really happy with how these turned out

Even my little monster thought they were pretty cooland tasty too :)
Happy birthday Tyron, cant wait to see what cake ideas you come up with for next year!

Lots of love, Aunty Bel x

Wizard of Oz, Dorothy Cake

2010-08-19T12:46:00.003+10:00

Just thought I would share another cake I recently made for a little girls 4th birthday...

Bel x

Anouk's Princess Party!

2010-08-19T12:43:00.006+10:00

I recently made a Princess Belle cake for our very good friends little girl, Anouk who was turning 4! It was so much fun to make this cake and the look on the birthday girls face was all I needed to say thanks (actually I was also pretty excited to hear another little girl, also 4 ask her mum where was the cake? so I thought I had done my job well) I topped off the cake with some chocolate cupcakes with little daisy toppers in red and pink and finished with some shimmer powder which suited the party theme beautifully.

Anouk made a very cute 4 year old and was super cute in her beautiful Musketeer dress (with rip off cape) that her mum Kate lovingly made for her (it really was amazing, with the actual insignia from the movie and all!)

The party decorations looked lovely and the cute tissue pom poms hanging from the frangipanni tree added a beautiful touch to the look.

and the food looked amazing too. Fairy bread (of course) little gingerbread biscuits, sandwiches and chocolate and freckle covered strawberries (which the Nana's were a bit horrified over ;)

Even my little dinosaur and Spider man had a great day, along with Anouks super cute little brother Oscar!

Can't wait to see what Anouk wants for her 5th birthday

Bel x

More enticing icing Parties...

2010-08-19T07:17:00.004+10:00

A few more enticing icing parties, I just had to share with you!

Super cute Elijah recently turned one with a Dinosaur inspired themed birthday and what a cute little Dino he made too ;)These little frogs ventured all the way over to the US to help a joint birthday shared between two one year olds...

I was super excited to create an 'Alice' inspired mini topper set for a very cute little girls 4th birthday party...

And last but definitely not least, this Masquerade Ball Inspired set helped a local Brissy girl celebrate her birthday in style...

More too come so stay tuned...

Bel x

Soccer Party for Will :)

2010-08-18T23:17:00.002+10:00

I was really excited to be asked by the lovely Amanda of Twinkle Star Art to make up some 'Soccer' Themed toppers for her beautful boy Will who recently turned 7!

Amanda did an awesome job of the cake and Will and all his buddies had a great day :)I'll be back soon as I have a few more 'enticing icing' parties I would love to share with you

Bel x

At my house...

2010-08-17T10:55:00.005+10:00

Things are good at our place this week (we'll as good as it gets in our crazy chaotic house). I am trying to be a little more relaxed this week and not stress too much about this little things. Reading Lou's post yesterday really brought it all home for me and is one of the reasons why I LOVE reading her heartwarming, honest blog! its always nice to be reminded your not alone.

So yesterday we left the housework behind us and went shopping, caught up with some lovely friends, had some lunch, the boys had a play, got a few jobs on the 'to do' list done and all in all it was a great morning. I even treated myself to a pair of new shoes (I have a bit of a shoe fetish, its inherited really my mum is much worse than me but that's another story for another day)

While the little one slept yesterday afternoon I made up some yummy desserts using some of those Passionfruits we have at the moment. It was super easy and with only 6 ingredients with stuff I normally have in the pantry anyway it was sure to be a winner. We are also having fun this week having a different coloured bath each night. Thanks again Lou for another great idea!
What's happening at your house this week? Make sure you pop over here to read some more 'At my house' and join along if you wish

I am off to work now, Bel x

Happy Friday 13th...

2010-08-13T11:50:00.002+10:00

I made these little ghost toppers this week for a little boy having a birthday today, Friday 13th!

Hope you have a lovely weekend, wherever you may be :)

Bel x

At my house...

2010-08-10T16:41:00.002+10:00

A bit late this week, but that's the kind of week were having. Its a cold wet rainy day here today, so lucky we have our new balloon ball to keep us entertained. I brought the boys this fantastic ball a few weeks ago at the red hill fair from the lovely Gretta of Balloon Balls and I have to say it was one of the best ideas and $15 I have spent in a long time. I will definitely be back for more for Christmas pressies this year!!! Not only is it 'house proof', it stops all those floating balloons that we normally have floating around going pop and if it gets dirty I can just pop it in the wash, perfect!
We're enjoying the harvest from our garden this week, and those passionfruits I blogged about all that time ago, are finally ripening and they are delicious! If anyone has any good passionfruit recipes send them through ;) A couple of batches of passionfruit butter are definitely on the menu.

And with all this cold rainy weather a batch of this super easy sultana and apricot slice is also on the menu with some nice hot cups of sweet tea. Yum!Hope your having a lovely week at your place wherever you may be, and don't forget to check out all the other participants over at Lou's

Bel x

enticing icing on sale!

2010-07-28T21:55:00.006+10:00

Its Sale time at enticing icing! To make way for some new stock as well as lots of new designs I am having a sale on all my large pre-made icing toppers with discounts of up to 30%. There are lots of designs on offer (most in sets of a dozen minimum) with prices starting at as little as $4.75 a dozen, so if you are interested please just send me an email and I can let you know what I currently have made and you can collect over the weekend at the following markets or I can set up an etsy listing for you if you are not a local (with the discount applied).

Offer does not include shipping, custom orders or gift vouchers (it is on ready made stock only)
BrisStyle is all ready to set King George Square a light again this Friday night and I will also be attending, located in the co-op stand. So if you are a local pop on down and grab yourself a bargain! and check out all the awesome handmade goodies on offer from some amazily talented ladies! If you can't make it on Friday night and are looking for a fun day out for the whole family on Saturday, pop on over and visit us at the Red Hill Fair. I will be joined by lots more lovely BrisStylers so make sure you stop by and say hello! In other news I have lots to share but it’s been busy times with work, sickness, kids etc at our place but hopefully I will be back once this crazy weekend is over to share lots of news and updates with you!

Enjoy, Bel x

At my House...

2010-06-28T22:51:00.005+10:00

It's going to be a nice calm week, or thats what I keep telling myself. I am working for the 5th day straight tomorrow and then have 4 days off, so hopefully things will start to calm down around here.

I have promised the boys that we can play lots of games after tomorrow...

And maybe even some trampolining if the weather stays nice...
And Lou, you have inspired us to. Whale sandwhiches have been a BIG hit here lately!

Hope your all having lovely calm weeks too, and make sure you pop by Buttons By Lou Lou and check out all the other house too...

Bel x

Visitors...

2010-06-25T11:19:00.005+10:00

Its been a hectic week to say the least, so when sax yelled out we had visitors this morning I had to go and check it out. When heading out the back to see what he was talking about, he told me the 'Horror-Keets' had come to visit and say good morning to him :)

Kids, they certainly know how to put a smile on your face, even in the stress fullest times, and yes it was nice to see we had some visitors come and join us for morning tea on this lovely sunny winter's day

Bel x

They are really Rainbow Lorikeets http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rainbow_Lorikeet

Happy Birthday Little Man!

2010-06-21T22:22:00.004+10:00

Well I am very late in doing this post, but just wanted to share our little man's first birthday just over a week ago...
Xavier has always been such a happy boy (as long as mum or dad are close by) and he was all smiles on his 1st Birthday :)
I had so much fun setting up a little ducky themed party...Complete with little ducky cupcakes, of course

and Xavi had so much fun playing with all his new pressies and watching all the kids playing in the backyard, and we were very lucky as it was such a lovely warm and sunny winters dayHAPPY BIRTHDAY LITTLE MAN, We love you heaps xxooxx

Bel x

At my house

2010-06-17T12:35:00.003+10:00

I have been meaning to play along with 'at my house' from 'Buttons by Lou Lou' for ages, so this week while we are taking the time to enjoy a bit of sunshine outside I thought it was the perfect time to start playing alongHope you are enjoying some sunshine no matter where you are too, Bel x

Handmade Birthday Parties for Kids: Pirates, Tea and Vintage

2010-06-16T22:41:00.003+10:00

Well the ETSY Love just keeps on growing, I was SO excited this morning to wake up and see that my Pirate Collection Toppers have been featured on the ETSY blog today!

Click here to check it out, and if you have the time please leave a comment

The support I have been receiving lately for Enticing Icing, has been just so fantastic so thank you!

Bel x

Change of Plans...

2010-06-16T09:59:00.003+10:00

Well I know I am always saying how busy things are, but really it has been an insanely busy couple of weeks and yesterday was planned to be another jam packed day, with Kindy drop off, Meetings and the like. But after Sax had a fall yesterday and got a bump on his head (He's fine now) all that went out the window, so instead we had a lovely day getting back in our Pj's, snuggling on the lounge reading books and even managing a Nana nap. Then to make the day even better, Brad came home early to catch up on some paperwork from home, but it was nice to just have his presence around while we lounged.

I even managed to whip up a loaf of Banana bread with Choc chips and cups of tea for afternoon tea.Bliss!

Bel x

ETSY Love...

2010-06-07T21:53:00.002+10:00

I was lucky enough last week to be featured in not one but two ETSY treasuries. Unfortunately I didn't get around quick enough to share you the link for the first one, but the second one 'Sweet Land of Liberty' is still live. If you have the chance go and check it out!Have a happy week, Bel x

BrisStyle Indie Designers Market - This Saturday!

2010-06-02T21:01:00.004+10:00

Make sure you pop along this weekend to the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market at St Augustine's Racecourse Rd, Hamilton.

We'll be there come rain or hopefully Shine! and there will be LOTS of handmade goodies for sale. For a list of marketeers on the day, pop over to the BrisStyle Website

Hope to see you there,

Bel x

The Wedding...

2010-06-02T20:45:00.004+10:00

I was honored to be asked by one of my best friends to make her wedding cake, hence the trip to Adelaide recently. I don't think I have ever been so nervous or stressed about making anything (normally I think I am a pretty confident cook) although when you are making something for someone who means so much to you, on their special day it was quite overwhelming. Hence to say, it all worked out SO well in the end and the wedding was absolutely beautiful, and once I had the cakes set up at the reception I actually got to relax for the day.

Cassie & Dwayne both looked amazing, and it was such a lovely day!Plus I was SO happy with how the cake and cupcakes turned out and got lots of lovely comments during the night.
The little boxes for the guests to take their cakes home in was a lovely touch too.I wish Cassie and Dwayne all the very best for a long and happy life together! Whilst marriage brings you ups and downs I have to say being married myself for nearly 11 years, having someone by your side to share the good and bad days is one of the best things life has to offer :)

The Hill...

2010-05-25T22:35:00.005+10:00

Well it had been quite a while since we had been back to Broken Hill, so it was nice to get back to catch up with some family and friends for a few days (although I have to say I still don't really like the 5 hour drive from Adelaide)
The boys had a great time getting spoilt by nanny and poppy and we even got the chance to do a little bit of sight seeing.

Brad's mum even had a big feed of Yabbies waiting for us on our arrival. I would like to think that she got them especially for my birthday, but I think it was more to spoil her favorite son ;)

I'm still not sure how he managed it but Sax even convinced his nan to go on a camel ride with him, and I have to say I think going for a ride on 'Chester the Camel' was one of the big highlights of his whole trip!
There was still so much more we could have done and people we could have seen but time got away from us so quickly that it was time to head back to Adelaide (and endure the delightful car trip all over again).

Bel x

Up, up and away

2010-05-25T22:10:00.006+10:00

Well we have just come back from a lovely two weeks away on a family holiday (the first time away with both boys!) and it was great.
Both boys were SO good on the plane, I have to say I was a little worried how we would all go for the 3 hour flight but it was all good. Xavier slept most of it and Sax was more than happy watching his little telly (portable DVD player), looking out the window at the clouds and just checking out what was going on.

We got to spend some time with some good friends in Adelaide, as well as a little bit of sightseeing! Apart from the weather being freezing (to us Queenslanders anyway) we had a great day at the Adelaide Zoo.We also went to one of my closest friends Wedding which I made the wedding cake for, and drove to Broken Hill for a few days to catch up with family. I will share these in separate posts so not to bored you all ;)

Bel x

BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market update

2010-05-25T21:29:00.006+10:00

What can I say it was everything I had imagined it would be and so nice to see all our behind the scenes planning come to life! The sun was shining, the families were smiling, the sausages were sizzling on the BBQ and the beautiful BrisStyle Faerie was wandering :) I am really liking my set up at the moment, it feels like it is all coming together and the cupcakes and chocolate crackles were popular as always...
I even had a special helper on the day, so I got to wander and have a look at all the amazing goodies on offer, something I never really get time to do (thank you Lucy, you were such a great help!)Sax and I had a great time getting our faces painted (although he was quite sad that night when he had to have a shower and it all washed away) thanks so much to the girls from Wowee Creations you really made the day come to life!
To check out a wrap up of the day, head on over to the BrisStyle blog!

and don't forget to come and say Hi on June 5th for the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market at St Augustine's on Racecourse Rd at Hamilton

Bel x

Don't forget!

2010-05-08T00:24:00.002+10:00

To come and say Hi!

1 sleep to go!

2010-05-06T22:30:00.002+10:00

Or I should just say about 33 hours, cause its quite late here and the last batch of bikies has just come out of the oven for the night, but there are still a million other things to do so I really don't think there is going to be much sleep happening between now and the very first BRISSTYLE INDIE MOTHER & CHILD MARKET!!!

I am SO excited about this market, I have to say even maybe a little more than I was about last Fridays Twilight Market. Mums and kids that's my thing I guess ;)

I will have lots of yummy goodies including cupcakes, choc crackles, toffees, gingerbread and more plus lots of cute cupcake toppers so you can go home and whip up your own goodies. But this market really does have something for the whole family! There's the good old fashion sausage sizzle for Dad, face painting, badge making, a cool colouring in comp and more for the kids and even our very own BrisStyle Faerie.

So please if your a Brissy local, make sure you pop by on Saturday and don't forget to come and say Hi!

Bel x

What a night!

2010-05-04T23:12:00.004+10:00

Photos courtesy of Kish Photography

Well the very first BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market on Friday night certainly went off with a bang! I couldn't have hoped for things to go any better. I think I have been walking around with a permanent smile on my face the last few days every time I think of it. To think that Helen and I went and measured up a blank space and played with layouts and what not all those months ago and to see the King George Square transformed not only with a mass of marquees and twinkling lanterns but beautiful handmade goods and customers a plenty it just felt so rewarding.
It was so great to see some old and new customers and watch little kids faces light up looking at the cupcake display.My focus is now set on getting ready for this weekends BrisStyle Indie Mother and Child Market (more to come on that one)

If your a local I would love to know if you came and checked out Friday nights market and what you thought, Bel x

Make sure you say Hi!

2010-04-30T06:48:00.005+10:00

After a small crisis yesterday (my oven blew up) things are back on track and I will be at the BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market tonight, with lots of yummy goodies including Cupcakes, Chocolate Crackles, Fudge and Gingerbread :)
I will be sharing a stall with the talented Daneve from ChiCuff, so make sure you pop by and say Hi!

Bel x

I ♥ {KID} independent

2010-04-21T19:22:00.006+10:00

Do you know about this blog? Its fantastic and run by a local Brissy mum too which makes it even better.

So grab a cuppa and have a look! & check out the fabulous Mothers Day giveaway with 5 goodie bags filled with handmade goodness (see something familiar?) ;)

don't forget to also check out the post on the upcoming BrisStyle Markets

Bel x

In the mail...

2010-04-20T22:28:00.004+10:00

I LOVE getting mail (everything except bills that is) and last week the postie brought us a little parcel from the very talented Monica and Cameron from Small Town Carousel. One of the great things about being a part of BrisStyle is getting to check out all the talented ETSY stores that are Brissy locals and Small Town Carousel is sure to become a favorite of ours!I brought Xav the cute little Trike Print and Monica also sent us the Chocolate Carp Print as an extra special gift which Xavier looked so cute in yesterday!

How cute is the Chocolate Lotus print and I love the Vintage Girl print too! Make sure you check out this etsy store today, its great!Bel x

p.s Pics from Small Town Carousel Etsy Store, with thanks x

The Indie Tot!

2010-04-20T22:18:00.004+10:00

Check out this great new kids website The Indie Tot
It has some fantastic kids stuff as well as great party ideas, and they featured my Pirate Toppers in a Pirate Themed Birthday Post. Yay!

Enjoy, Bel x

Featured!

2010-04-17T20:18:00.004+10:00

A lovely surprise first thing this morning, my little star toppers were featured in an ETSY treasury of cute bright party things :)

You can check it out here

Thanks so much Anna

Happy weekend, Bel x

Look what we found...

2010-04-16T21:13:00.002+10:00

On a quick dash out to the veggie garden this afternoon I had a lovely surprise...
I was so excited to see that the passionfruit vine that we planted only a few months ago has about 20 ripening passionfruits on it!

My father in law only told me a few weeks ago when we told him there were lots of flowers appearing not to be surprised if they all fall off and we don't get any fruit for at least 12 months, so it really was a nice surprise indeed.

Any tips anyone has on growing passionfruit would be greatly appreciated ;)

Bel x

Get out your diaries...

2010-04-08T22:26:00.006+10:00

The BrisStyle Indie Twilight Markets are just around the corner, so if you are a Brisbane local make sure you pop down to King George Square and help us support BrisStyle!

I will only be having a stall for Enticing Icing for this market and yep I will have everyone's favorite Cupcakes, Chocolate Crackles and more (rumor even has it I may even have some famous Russian Caramel ;) I will be sharing with the lovely Daneve from ChiCuff so you wont be able to miss us (just keep an eye out for the pink lanterns)
If you are able to make it, please stop by and say Hi!

Bel x
I couldn't decide which picture I liked best so I had to add them both ;) I am loving our new BrisStyle look designed by the very talented Julia of AcreatureStrange

Under the Sea Collection

2010-04-08T22:17:00.005+10:00

Over the Easter break I took the opportunity to start working on some new creations. One thing that I have had a few requests for lately are fish toppers and sea 'themed' toppers so with that in mind my new collection 'Under the Sea' was made...What do you think? I will hopefully have them listed in the shop in the next week or so but in the meantime if you would like an order please feel free to send me an email bel@enticingicing.com.au I LOVE custom orders, it certainly gets my creative juices following so if you have a party coming up or theme in mind or even just an idea, I would love to hear from you!

Happy Friday, Bel x

Creations...

2010-04-08T21:45:00.003+10:00

I love seeing what uses people put my toppers to, so it was a lovely surprise to see the beautiful pictures that Steph from Bondville posted over at her blog about the cakes she made to take to a friends little girls birthday party.I was also lucky enough to win 3 months advertising on the Bondville Blog for enticing icing after having a lovely few 'kid free' hours out of the house recently to attend the March ABCD Meetup and adding my icing goodies to the ever popular 'goodie bag'. Hosted by Steph Bond (Bondville) and Kim Wallace (Udessi), Brisbane ABCD (Artists + Bloggers + Crafters + Designers) Meetup is a chance for art, design and craft bloggers to get out from behind their computers and meet face-to-face at a casual quarterly get-together. To find out more info about these catch ups, head over hereBel x

Family Time :)

2010-04-05T19:54:00.007+10:00

Well in between all the hecticness (is that even a word?) over the last couple of weeks I have been trying to take a step back and spend some more time just hanging out with the family :)

Last weekend we meet up with some friends and took Sax Ice Skating and he had a ball. It was so inspiring to watch our not so little boy try something new with no fear at all.Xavier even had a great time. It was one of the first times he had ever worn a hat (plus sleeve and socks) and he thought it was hilarious.In keeping up with the taking it easy mode we decided to go for a drive this afternoon as it felt like we have been sitting around eating (mainly chocolate) all weekend, and we ended up down at Jacobs Well by the water.Sax had a great time chasing the little waves...Although note to self, whenever taking an energetic 3 year anywhere near a large open body of water make sure to pack a full set of spare clothes.
Not to be outdone and keeping up with the easter theme, Xavier got his first tooth through last week (its really there, that little white dot under his upper lip) and a second one this weekend (just so that he could complete he's Easter Bunny impression)
Hope you have a great weekend, doing whatever it is that makes you happiest :)

Bel xx

Happy Easter...

2010-04-04T15:53:00.003+10:00

from our family to yours

Bel xx

Bristyle Indie Designers market Wrap Up...

2010-03-31T14:35:00.009+10:00

Ok, I know it was a few weeks ago now but I still want to do a little post on the BiDM from March 6th. Firstly I would like to thank everyone who popped by to say Hi on the day and wish me luck for my newest venture 'enticing icing' your well wishes were all truly appreciated as I take the step into this new venture.

I had a fantastic day, even though it was a bit lonely not having Em there to share the day, being surrounded by such an amazing group of women like the BrisStylettes always makes for a fun day out.I also want to share with you some goodies I picked up on the day...
1. Denim Days - Rose Ring, 2. Jetta's Nest - Wooden Brooches (The cupcake one Sam made as a custom order just for me!), 3. PByers - Fabric Covered Button Brooches, 4. Little Mary Moo - IPod Cozy, 5. Ruby2gogo - Religious Inspired Jewelery, 6. Sybella - Owl Brooch

and the lovely Kathy from Kreations Kathy dropped off these beautiful cards that I had ordered from her as well.

Have a lovely day, I am off to do some Easter baking so I might be back later with a cupcake or two to share with you ;)

Bel x

Sneak Peak...

2010-03-31T14:28:00.003+10:00

Well THANK YOU all so much for your kind words from my last post. Things are still a bit hectic around our household (hence the brake between posts) but we are getting there and looking forward to all being home for Easter this weekend.1. Apples, 2. Teacups & Tea Pots, 3. Cherries, 4. Dinosaurs, 5. Trains, 6. Star Fish

Just thought I would share with a sneak peak about what I have been working on for enticing icing, they are not in the shop yet but hopefully I will get the chance to make a batch of cupcakes and take some pics on Friday and get them listed

Enjoy, Bel x

Am I a bad mum?

2010-03-19T09:53:00.002+10:00

I feel like I never have enough time anymore, this is not something new I guess but I think it has definitely got worse. I have been trying not to spend as much time on the computer but I think the damage has already been done...

This is what I found after leaving sax alone for 10mins while I went and had a quick shower this morning.So now I feel guilty all over again :( Is this how he sees me? Life was so much easier before computers and mobile phones and the like.

Hope your having a happy Friday, we are off to do some drawing :)

Bel x

New Stock in the Shop!

2010-03-15T09:31:00.004+10:00

Hi

I'm back! Sorry for the break, it took me a while to get over the Market last weekend (I will be back with an update later, promise) and I have also started back at some 'paid' work so its taking us all a while to adjust to our new routines.I finally found the time yesterday to make up some more new designs for the shop (hopefully I will be back later with some pics - weather permitting)

But in the meantime, I have just listed some of the designs I had been working on a few weeks ago and also included some cute little Easter treats as well :)

Happy Monday, Bel x

And the winner is...

2010-03-04T12:47:00.004+10:00

I finally got around to drawing my giveaway this morning (sorry for the delay) and the winner is the very lovely Rebecca from Edward and Lilly :)

Also if you would like to know a little bit about me and me and enticing icing you can visit Rebecca's blog at the moment as there is a little interview from me :)

Back to making for the market on Saturday, blue skies today YAY!

Bel x

♥ Feeling the love ♥

2010-03-01T18:56:00.004+10:00

I am definitely feeling it this week, I have been featured on not one, not two but three blogs in the last few days ♥

You can check them out here...

Little Chrissy shares some fab finds under $5 from the BrisStyle Markets

Handmade Heaven featured my DIY cookie Jars

and Tracey from Hey Harriet also included some of her fab finds available at the BrisStyle markets this coming weekend.

Thank you lovely ladies,

Bel x

DIY Cookies now stocked at Handmade Heaven :)

2010-03-01T14:15:00.004+10:00

I am very excited to announce that my DIY Cookies are now being stocked at Handmade Heaven! You can imagine my excitement when I got an email from the lovely Leisa asking me if I would be interested in making up some stock for her fab store.

If you are out that way make sure you pop in and say Hi to Leisa and checkout this amazing shop filled with lovely handmade goodies.

Handmade Heaven

SHOP #11 The Old Flour Mill

231 Brisbane Street, Ipswich, QLD

Yes I will also have some for sale this weekend at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market, you can go here for all the details

Bel x

* Pics with thanks to the Handmade Heaven Blog (the whole reason I haven't shared this with you all sooner as I havent had 5 mins to take some pics ;)

Don't forget

2010-03-01T14:02:00.004+10:00

you have until midnight tonight to enter my giveaway...

All you need to do is visit my website www.enticingicing.com.au and subscribe to the e-newsletter to stay up to date with all the sweetness at enticing icing ♥

Good luck, Bel x

* Fantastic Hand drawn picture care of the amazingly talented Sam from Jetta's Nest, thanks so much Sam!!!

Hoot Hoot!

2010-02-21T16:13:00.005+10:00

Yep its that time of year again when the Brown Owls start their meet ups again. I have to say apart from the rainy weather I had such a lovely morning today catching up with some 'old' owls as well as meeting some lovely new ones. I think it is going to be an exciting year ahead.
And what better excuse is there than a morning tea to do some baking. Today I made some yummy Carrot and Pineapple cakes with Cream Cheese Frosting and I have to say they were yum!
What's that I hear you ask? Where did you get those absolutely adorable cupcake wrappers, well none other than an amazing ETSY store called 'Go Make Me'. I insist you go right there now and check it out they have the cutest downloadable cards and stationary. I made a few purchases a couple of weeks ago and cant wait to try some more out ;)

Hope you've had a happy weekend

Bel x

Hi there!!

2010-02-20T18:25:00.003+10:00

Hi everyone,
well Bel has been doing such a great job keeping the Blog rolling, that I felt I would just step back and watch for a while. As Bel's new venture is a solo one (with lots of help from her boys of course) we will be doing "our own thing" as far as crafty stuff goes!!
I have started a new blog over here called Time 2 Squeeze all about trying to squeeze as much out of every minute as possible.
Come over and check me out, cant wait to hear from you all again.

x
Em

Some new creations...

2010-02-19T15:41:00.007+10:00

Well in between making orders this week I have also been having a play with some new ideas...Brown Owl's have their first catch up this weekend, so some cupcakes are definitely in order for morning tea. I am thinking little hummingbird cakes with cream cheese icing but we will have to see ;)
Playing with those letters got me thinking it would be cool to have words etc on cupcakes, so I will be listing both the Alphabet and Numbers in the store your choice of colours/combination for $6.95 for 12 and then only 50c a character after that in the next few days.
And with Easter just a hop, skip and a jump around the corner the email's have started coming in for Easter orders so at this stage we have some cute little bunnies holding carrots and some mini bunnies which look super cute on mini cupcakes. I think Sax might be taking some of these along to kindy

I do have some other idea's I've been working on including a lady bug and a mobile phone but struggling to get good pics as its overcast and rainy here, maybe on the weekend the sun will come out

Have a good one, Bel x

Also don't forget I will be launching Enticing Icing at the BrisStyle Indie Designers Market on March 6th so if you are a local pop on down and say hi and if there are any designs you are interested in let me know and you can collect on the day to save on postage ;)

Partying it up...

2010-02-17T22:29:00.003+10:00

Well I am very excited to have done some orders recently for some fellow BrisStylettes and have had my creations as features at their families birthday celebrations...I am also very excited to have filled a wedding order this week, which is on its way to the states tomorrow. I can't wait to see some pics of how it all turns out.
In between fighting off the summer sniffles and trying to keep a happy household this week I have also been playing with LOTS of new designs. I will definitely be back tomorrow with some pics as I need some advice ;)

Nite, Bel x

Happy Valentines Day!

2010-02-14T10:39:00.004+10:00

The valentine's day celebrations are all pretty low key at our place today, just hanging out with the boys (and maybe a little house cleaning :(

The orders for Enticing Icing have been rolling in this week, so thank you so much everyone for your support. Don't forget to visit the BrisStyle Blog to enter this month's giveaway's! and just subscribe to my newsletter at www.enticingicing.com.au to win some of your own Enticing Icing goodness.

I am also working on some new designs, so might be back later with a sneak peak

Love, Bel x

Star Toppers Feautred on ETSY!

2010-02-10T13:08:00.003+10:00

I am SO excited! (Insert happy dance here) my Star toppers have been featured in an ETSY treasury 'You're a star' by Jennuine Candles, thank you!

Thanks so much everyone for all your support its truly appreciated :)

Bel x

Pirates in the shop!

2010-02-09T15:42:00.004+10:00

Pirate toppers are now in the shop in your choice of colours...
I will also be back later to add the full Pirate Party Set, so stay tuned :)
Bel x

Happy Birthday!

2010-02-09T11:46:00.004+10:00

It's hard to believe Saxon is 3 years old today...

It feels like he has been apart of our family forever and it is hard to remember the time before he arrived. If only someone had of told me before we had him all the things we were missing out on I would have laughed out loud, but now I don't know what I would do with out him (even on those trying days) he has filled a hole on our lives that I guess we never knew needed filling and has made Brad and I better people for it.

Happy Birthday my big boy, Love you heaps!

I whipped up some little star cakes this morning to take to kindy...
Bel x

A little bit of cutness... Kawaii for you!

2010-02-08T18:06:00.003+10:00

If you are looking for a unique gift that is also super cute, make sure you check out christine's newest shop Kawaii for you

It has everything from cute lunch boxes that will stand out in the playground...
to cute deco tape to make wrapping those gifts extra specialAlso make sure you check out the blog to stay up to date with all the cuteness as its added to the store. I just can't decide what to buy first...

Bel ;)

A'hoy there me hearties!!!

2010-02-08T10:02:00.002+10:00

Well an absolutley great day was had by one and all on Saturday! Sax had such a great time, all the kids played really well together and my Cupcakes and Ginger Pirates were a hit! We were very lucky we had the party on Saturday as it has been raining ever since Saturday night and our backyard was under a couple in inches if water Sunday morning...

It was so cute to see all the kids dressed up and they all sat still for a whole 5 secs while I explained the rules of the treasure hunt :)
Still can't believe Sax will be 3 years old tomorrow, feels like only yesterday we were excited to find out we were having a baby

I will be back later with some more icing pics, I was inspired yesterday and have created a new 'pirate party set' which will be in the shop this week

Also don't forget to enter the giveaway and visit the BrisStyle Blog to see what else is on offer

Bel x

Happy Days...

2010-02-05T20:16:00.004+10:00

Today I had one of those exhausting but rewarding days. It is Saxon's 3rd birthday party tomorrow and he chose a pirate theme, so today I made some super cute priate cupcakes and a skull and cross bones cake.

I am SO happy with how these little guys turned out and wish now that I had done more than 12...
But seeing as I was so happy with how they turned out I thought I would have a quick play and make up a proto type cake topper for my Enticing Icing store, so stay tuned for these little guys to be listed in the next few weeks. Although should you wish to place an order dont hesitate to email me bel@enticingicing.com.au

But seeing as I was so happy with how they turned out I thought I would have a quick play and make up a proto type cake topper for my Enticing Icing store, so stay tuned for these little guys to be listed in the next few weeks. Although should you wish to place an order dont hesitate to email me bel@enticingicing.com.au

Off to finish decorating the gingerbread pirates now...

Hope you had a happy day too, Bel x

Enticing Icing ♥ Launch Giveaway!!!

2010-02-05T08:00:00.004+10:00

As promised I have finally got around to announcing my giveaway. I am super excited about the launch of Enticing Icing and want to share some of that excitement with you...

The winner will receive:

1 Doz of any of my icing toppers currently listed in my ETSY store

A super cute Cupie Badge from the lovely Tracy at Denim Days

A set of ultra cool Russian Doll Measuring Cups

& 50 Cupcake wrappers to get you baking !!!

To be in the running for these amazing gifts all you need to do is visit my website www.enticingicing.com.au and subscribe to my newsletter.

For an additional entry simply blog about my giveaway and leave a comment here with the link :)

I will draw a winner randomly on March 1st and announce it here on this blog and I am more than happy to ship internationally.

Also make sure you check out the BrisStyle Blog for some other fantastic giveaways happening at the moment...

Good luck and don't forget to spread the word, Bel ♥

23a...

2010-02-05T07:54:00.001+10:00

Well we now have a finished Cubby and one very happy nearly 3 year old...

It's pirate mayhem around our place today, the oven is warming and I am about to start making the cupcakes and chocolate crackles. No lolly bags this year, but I am going to try and do some pirate inspired gingerbread men for the kids to take home, wish me luck ;)

Bel x

Introducing... Enticing Icing

2010-02-01T14:27:00.007+10:00

Hi All

Well I have been dying to share with you my new ETSY store but have just been waiting until I had everything up and running just right, so without further ado I would like to introduce you to Enticing Icing ...
I have always loved baking and making desserts (something I get from my nan) but I was looking for a way to take my cakes to the next level when I discovered how to make sugar creations and the ideas have blossomed from there.
Hopefully I will be able to help the everyday cook turn there cupcakes and desserts into something extra special too :)
Please take the time to have a look around my website, I would love any feedback and suggestions or if you have a party theme or idea you would like to bring to life please just send me an email

Hope you enjoy my goodies as much as I have had the fun making them

Bel xx

p.s Stay tuned for the giveaway of all giveaways (I will be back hopefully in the next few days with all the details)

Bigger than Ben Hur...

2010-01-31T21:30:00.004+10:00

I am sure than is what Brad thinks everytime I have an idea and I do admit I tend to get a bit carried away some times (ok a lot of the time) Anyway we have been talking forever about building Saxon a cubby house in the backyard but I guess with all my talk of needed it to be two stories with a sandpit, a fort and matching flags with the boys names on them I totally freaked poor Brad out and the topic has been mentioned less and less. But on a recent trip to Bunnings we were lucky enough to find a cute little cottage cubby house selling for a bargain price so Brad had no choice, especially as Sax is turning 3 next week to give in to us :)

So it has got a little out of hand (the letter box and garden bed went in today) but Sax absolutely loves it and I am sure that he and Xavier are going to get hours of fun playing in the yard :) and it was so nice to just spend the whole weekend together outside doing stuff (even Xav had a ball)
I will share a completed picture (unfortunately I didn't check the camera today and took a whole heap of pics without the memory card in)

Have a great week, its all pirate party planning mode here

Bel x

It's well and truly started...

2010-01-12T17:17:00.008+10:00

Well the new year in our house finally felt like it has kicked off this week. Hubby went back to work and the boys and I are slowly finding our routine again after 3 weeks of taking it day by day. The cartoons were back on at breakfast time and the fights over afternoon naps started up again :(

Not as much was achieved as I would have liked over the last few weeks but it did give me time to just hang out with my boys and re access things a little bit more. Life sure does change when its not just yourself to think about when making plans for the future that's for sure!

I did get the chance to do a bit more baking and these Crunchy Ginger Toffee Biscuits were a huge hit at our place :)To keep those missing daddy tears away yesterday we spent the morning out on the back deck. Sax doing some painting and stamping...and Xav doing his current favorite past time, eating. Frozen Blueberries were a big hit yesterday.
Planning has started for the next BrisStyle market on March 6th and I also have some exciting new's I hope to share with you in the next week or so about some new products I will have on offer and maybe a giveaway too ;)

Till then, relax and enjoy. I am off to bake a batch of freckle star bickies for playgroup tomorrow ;)

Bel x

Happy New Year!

2009-12-31T17:57:00.003+10:00

The last few days has brought on lots of reflection, 10 years ago on New Years Eve we celebrated a very different night to the quite night in (with hopefully sleeping babies) we face tonight. So much has changed in our lives over the past few years, the biggest being we are now parents to two amazing little boys.

DH and I have been talking a lot over the last few days about what the upcoming year will hold for us. I am not one for resolutions although I would like to try and get a bit fitter and maybe loose some of those baby pounds in 2010 ;) and as a family hopefully we can all learn to relax a little more and enjoy life

Something that does bring a smile to my face is baking for the ones closest to me and I received a very beautiful cupcake, cheesecake and cookie book from a very dear friend for Christmas and have delighted in making a few recipes come to life in the last few days (not something to help with the resolution but all in moderation I reckon ;). One of which being these amazing Passionfruit Short breads... Yum!
What does the new year mean for you? What ever you are doing tonight have a great one, be safe and hug those closest to you

Love Bel ♥

All wrapped up

2009-12-22T17:14:00.002+10:00

Well I finished wrapping the last of the Christmas pressies last night and I would love to say the majority of them are handmade but this year I am sad to say that not many are. The boys (both mine and Em's) do have a little robot and matching T-shir t from the panel of fabric I brought from the girls at Selvedge House but that is about it.

Luckily my brother came to the rescue and sent the boys these cool stockings he made to filled by Santa ;)
And I did make a little handmade gift this week, a good friend of ours gave birth to a beautiful little girl Jorja Sophia so I quickly appliqued some singlets to add to her pressie. I am pretty happy with how they came out (just don't look to closely at the heart ;)
Hope you are enjoying the silly season, we are counting down till DH finishes work at lunchtime tomorrow for Christmas Holidays

Bel x

Where do the days go?

2009-12-16T22:59:00.003+10:00

This seems to be the question I keep asking myself lately, there just never seems to be enough hours in the day to get all the things done that I would like to do. I know I say it every year but maybe 2010 will be better? What do you think?

We have had a fun week though. Last weekend we meet up with some friends who have a little boy the same age as Sax (he is just 1 day older!) and we took the boys bowling. A great night was had by all, although one game really is long enough for a two nearly three year old's attention span ;)
We also had my husbands nieces birthday party, and being a true girly girl and a bit of a shopaholic I made her a shoe cupcake tower and some cute little butterfly mini cupcakes for the kids. The butterfly's are printed on rice paper with edible ink and were SO effective. I cant wait to try out the blue ones I have as well. You can find the Butterflies for sale here
We also started Xav on solids this week. He LOVES his rice cereal, but isn't too keen on having anything added to it and Watermelon and Rockmelon have also been big hits in this hot weather
Well another day has disappeared before my eyes so I better go and get some sleep so I can do it all again tomorrow

Cant wait until Christmas when we can spend some time at home hanging out doing nothing

Have a great week, Bel x

The day that was...

2009-12-10T21:03:00.004+10:00

Well as I said in my previous post, Em and I had an amazing day at last weekends BrisStyle Indie Designers Market. The crowds were huge, the stalls fantastic and the company perfect and even our littlest boys were on their best behaviors (if only we had of charged a 'baby veiwing fee' we would have been rich ;)
I was a bit concerned our stall was a bit over the top with too many different products (this is what happens as we both have such short attention spans we like to make a million different things each market) but all the comments we got were so supportive and I think this was one of the reasons we did so well on Saturday. As usual though our Pony tail holders, headbands and bobby pins proved to be popular, they are just such good stocking fillers
The grounds and hall of St Augustine's proved to once again be an amazing showplace for the talented BrisStyle Crew
We were keep busy most of the day and only had time to make super quick trips around to admire all the other stalls, hopefully next time we will be a bit more organised and get to go and have a good look at everyone's wares
If you are a Brisbane local make sure you stay tuned for next year's dates, if not we will be re-opening our ETSY store next week with lots of new stock ;)

Cheers, Bel xx

p.s All the pics are used courtesy of Kish Photography & Design. To checkout more of Darren's work check out his face book page http://www.facebook.com/#/pages/Brisbane-Australia/Kish-Photography-Design/45968786645?ref=ts

and to view more pics of the market you can go here http://www.flickr.com/photos/chicuffbydaneve/sets/72157622839859881/

Tomatoes Galore...

2009-12-09T21:09:00.004+10:00

Well our vegie patch certainly has been very productive and at the moment we are inundated with Tomatoes! Beautiful sweet yummy red tomatoes. SO if anyone has any reciepes, suggestions, ideas etc on what to do with bowls of big and small (we have cherries and Grosse lisses) please send me an email or leave me a comment :)
This week it has been so nice to just hang out with the boys after such a hectic lead up to the amazing BrisStyle Indie Market Last weekend. Em and I had a fantastic day, was planning on posting a wrap up now but have decided to go have some ice cream and relax for a bit before bed but I will be back tomorrow, promise ;)
Take Care, Bel x

Hoo Hooo is going to be at the BiDM on Saturday?

2009-12-03T20:31:00.005+10:00

Hi everyone,

just thought I would share a quick sneak peek of some of my friends that will be joining me at BiDM on Saturday

Ooly Owls

Peg Angels

And gift tins, these are great if you are giving someone money or a gift card, pop it in through the bottom and seal and then when they receive the gift they open the tin with the ring pull :-)

hope to see everyone at the market on Saturday, OMG only 2 more non-sleeps!!

Em x

Boutique Gift Market - Dec 3rd & 4th

2009-12-03T08:20:00.004+10:00

Work in the city? Pop in to the Boutique Gift Market and say hi to the BrisStyle gals on Thursday and Friday at the BrisStyle co-op stall. Rebecca from Edward and Lilly will be there on Thursday and Sam and Katie will be there on Friday. Plus there's loads of other Brisbane talents to buy handmade wares from including our very own EmBelISH Push Pins.

Boutique Gift Market
@ Bleeding Hearts Gallery
166 Ann Street
Brisbane
Thursday 3rd and Friday 4th December
10am - 3pm

Happy Shopping, Bel x

A productive day...

2009-12-02T07:35:00.004+10:00

Well I to say it really is all starting to come together . Yesterday I had a really a productive day, the kids actually co-operated for a change with the little one having a marathon sleep and the big one actually doing what I ask for a change

In the morning I sorted the last of the fabric for some pony tail holders. I have to say I think this is my favorite part of the process, going through my stash and picking what I think are the best combination's.Then when DH got home he went off to make some more display stuff and I managed to just about finish up all the pony tail holders. Here are some of my favorites, I just LOVE the shoe fabric ;) Anyway better get back to making

cheers, Bel xx

The Calm before the Storm...

2009-11-30T18:26:00.003+10:00

Well I am not sure what is going on but a strange calm has come about me in regards to the market this weekend. I got alot of stuff finished on the weekend and even managed to get a lot of stock counted, tagged and packed and even though I still have LOTS to do I am feeling ok about it all (this does not mean I will not be having minor heart failure later in the week ;)

I even found some time to make a quick trip to Ikea this morning and pick up some display material and catch up with my good friend Kate who brought me these amazing Russian Doll Measuring cups. They are so Cool! and are going to come in very handy this week measuring all the ingredients for the DIY cookies
I got some cute Pin Cushions finished over the weekend. I really want to keep one but seeing as I can't pick a favorite (I am SO indecisive) I am just going to bring them all along and will see what's left over, maybe lots maybe none :)
DH was amazingly supportive as usual and made up a little stand to display our onesies on and tonight is working out a little man to hang the capes on Ok better get back to it before those dark clouds start rolling in

Hopefully I will be back with some more updates this week, if not see you on the 5th

Bel x

enticing icing

I'm Back!

Merry Christmas

And the Winner is...

BrisStyle Indie Designers Market - Dec 4th!

BrisStyle Indie Twilight Market - November 19th!

*** GIVEAWAY ***

At my house...

Happy Halloween!

At my house...

Happy Birthday Tyron

Wizard of Oz, Dorothy Cake

Anouk's Princess Party!

More enticing icing Parties...

Soccer Party for Will :)

At my house...

Happy Friday 13th...

At my house...

enticing icing on sale!

At my House...

Visitors...

Happy Birthday Little Man!

At my house

Handmade Birthday Parties for Kids: Pirates, Tea and Vintage

Change of Plans...

ETSY Love...

BrisStyle Indie Designers Market - This Saturday!

The Wedding...

The Hill...

Up, up and away

BrisStyle Indie Mother & Child Market update

Don't forget!

1 sleep to go!

What a night!

Make sure you say Hi!

I ♥ {KID} independent

In the mail...

The Indie Tot!

Featured!

Look what we found...

Get out your diaries...

Under the Sea Collection

Creations...

Family Time :)

Happy Easter...

Bristyle Indie Designers market Wrap Up...

Sneak Peak...

Am I a bad mum?

New Stock in the Shop!

And the winner is...

♥ Feeling the love ♥

DIY Cookies now stocked at Handmade Heaven :)

Don't forget

Hoot Hoot!

Hi there!!

Some new creations...

Partying it up...

Happy Valentines Day!

Star Toppers Feautred on ETSY!

Pirates in the shop!

Happy Birthday!

A little bit of cutness... Kawaii for you!

A'hoy there me hearties!!!

Happy Days...

Enticing Icing ♥ Launch Giveaway!!!

23a...

Introducing... Enticing Icing

Bigger than Ben Hur...

It's well and truly started...

Happy New Year!

All wrapped up

Where do the days go?

The day that was...

Tomatoes Galore...

Hoo Hooo is going to be at the BiDM on Saturday?

Boutique Gift Market - Dec 3rd & 4th

A productive day...

The Calm before the Storm...

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