moving

I am moving to Brisbane! Will be back online on Friday. Talk soon :)

Giveaway!

A giveaway, and I am excited :)

On offer is this little blue felted heart ornament, hand embroidered and stuffed with wool. If you would like to play and win this little cutie, pop over to my etsy shop, SodalightCreations.etsy.com and take a look around.

Then leave a comment below and mention your favourite item.

+1 entry for joining my facebook fan page
+1 entry for following this blog
+1 entry for hearting my shop

At the end of the month (Saturday July 31, 2010) I will announce the winner here and send the heart.

Open to everyone, internationally.

Ready? set... GO!



Update: The giveaway is now over, congratulations Perches!

Tea Party

Wow, this is the cutest idea! I spotted this on FrostMeBlog -> shortbread cookies cut into teabag shapes, dipped in chocolate and tied with string and tag. I really REALLY want to hold a tea party now. Maybe I'll do one when I settle in Brisbane.

Moving SALE!

I am moving to Brisbane! so I am having a massive clearance sale with 20% off EVERYTHING!

sodalightCreations.etsy.com

Pop over there and grab a bargain. Even my fabric pictures are on sale.

Nutella Marshmellow Mousse!

Oh my... Nutella marshmellow mousse!

I discovered this on the blog called The Art of Dessert, really do check out that blog. Here is the link to the recipe :D I've copied it here just incase it disappears on me.

Nutella Marshmallow Mousse
Makes 4 servings
Allergy Note: contains nut and dairy ingredients

4 ounces marshmallows (about 2 cups of mini marshmallows or 16 large marshmallows)
1/4 cup whole milk
6 tablespoons Nutella chocolate-hazelnut spread
1 cup heavy whipping cream

Using a strainer, rinse the mini marshmallows over cold running water. (Why rinse the marshmallows? It removes the cornstarch and powdered sugar on the outside. Skip this step and you won't have a smooth and silky mousse. Trust me.) In a microwave-safe bowl, combine marshmallows, milk and Nutella. Microwave for 1 to 2 minutes. Mix until smooth. Set aside to cool.

In another mixing bowl, beat the whipping cream to soft peaks. Take 1/4 of the whipped cream and mix it into the Nutella mixture. Gently fold in the rest of the whipped cream. Transfer into margarita glasses, goblets or ramekins. Cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving. Garnish with whipped cream, shaved chocolate or fruit.

To make the chocolate filigree heart:
Draw the heart design on a piece of parchment paper. Turn the parchment paper over and place it on a flat surface. Melt some dark chocolate and pour it into a pastry bag with a small round tip or a cornet (parchment paper cone). Pipe the chocolate onto the heart design and let it set.

New Items

New hearts and, finally, my very unique Fabric Paintings.

Felted hearts and flower garlands

Nature Love Embroidered Felt Hearts

Anyway I recently reopened my Sodalight Creations etsy store and stocked it with some gorgeous felt hearts and fabric flower garlands, all made out of reclaimed craft supplies and bits and pieces laying about at home. Inspiration? Moving... My partner and I have decided to move back home and while packing I've discovered a bunch of things that are too good to throw away and a bit weird to donate (a tiny square of felt in an op shop? I dont think so). Here are a few things on sale. Snap them up :D

Luxury Flower Garland

Sweet Embroidered Heart Ornament

Oh and some of the felt hearts will include a FREE GIFT!! I found these really pretty mobile phone charms and rings. I thought I would share. One gift each participating item.