June 2009 – Dabbled https://dabbled.org Experiments in Art, Craft, and Food - an archive Wed, 04 Apr 2018 21:28:01 +0000 en-US hourly 1 145231836 Fun ideas with Shrink Plastic (shrinky-dinks) https://dabbled.org/fun-ideas-with-shrink-plastic-shrinky-dinks/ https://dabbled.org/fun-ideas-with-shrink-plastic-shrinky-dinks/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:58:47 +0000 http://dabbled.org/?p=883 If you’ve been reading Dabbled a while, you’ll know I’m a huge fan of shrink plastic.  With 4th of July around the corner, I was reminiscing over our brunch which turned into a shrinky-dink making  party last year!

Now you know I prefer to make shrinkies using #6 plastic recyclables, rather than buying the storebought materials, but this idea from Photojojo is pretty nifty:  Make Photo Necklaces, Earrings, Magnets and More Using Shrinkable Plastic

Other clever uses:

… [ KEEP READING ] ]]> ShrinkyIf you’ve been reading Dabbled a while, you’ll know I’m a huge fan of shrink plastic.  With 4th of July around the corner, I was reminiscing over our brunch which turned into a shrinky-dink making  party last year!

Now you know I prefer to make shrinkies using #6 plastic recyclables, rather than buying the storebought materials, but this idea from Photojojo is pretty nifty:  Make Photo Necklaces, Earrings, Magnets and More Using Shrinkable Plastic

Other clever uses:

Wanna make your own?

Dabbled shrinky resources/tutorials:

Some Dabbled Shrinky Projects:


]]> https://dabbled.org/fun-ideas-with-shrink-plastic-shrinky-dinks/feed/ 5 883 Cool Comments feature – Check out the custom Dabbled gravatar! https://dabbled.org/cool-comments-feature-check-out-the-custom-dabbled-gravatar/ https://dabbled.org/cool-comments-feature-check-out-the-custom-dabbled-gravatar/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:11:55 +0000 http://dabbled.org/?p=875 Part of the fun of moving to wordpress is playing with all the new features.

I promise I’ll be back to posting my regular crafty-arty-foody stuff, but I’ll also be posting about some of the cool features I’m implementing on the new Dabbled site (as part of the move from Blogger to WordPress).

One of nifty features is Gravatars (Globally recognized avatars) — basically little pictures that show up next to your comments.… [ KEEP READING ]

]]> dabgravPart of the fun of moving to wordpress is playing with all the new features.

I promise I’ll be back to posting my regular crafty-arty-foody stuff, but I’ll also be posting about some of the cool features I’m implementing on the new Dabbled site (as part of the move from Blogger to WordPress).

One of nifty features is Gravatars (Globally recognized avatars) — basically little pictures that show up next to your comments. You can sign up for one at gravatar.com, but if you don’t have one, then a standard little graphic will show up next to your name.

Well, a standard graphic just won’t do for my dear readers! So this cute little robot will show up next to your name if you don’t have a Gravatar already set up. Nifty, huh? I got the idea and directions from this site, if you want to try it yourself on your own blog.

Wanna check it out? Easy, just leave a comment!

Note: If you’re not seeing the new posts in your feedreader (apparently, this is the case with Blogger Followers) PLEASE go here to add the feed: http://feeds.feedburner.com/Dabbled. (and if any of you would be so kind as to note my feed problems in a post on their own site, and include that link, it would be a huge help… I’d hate to lose readers over this move.)

]]> https://dabbled.org/cool-comments-feature-check-out-the-custom-dabbled-gravatar/feed/ 2 875 Testing out the new Dabbled.. https://dabbled.org/testing-out-the-new-dabbled/ https://dabbled.org/testing-out-the-new-dabbled/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 17:42:21 +0000 http://dabbled.org/?p=872 Just trying to figure out what might be still broken! Do let me know if you see any broken links. I know old links that went to search functionality are still broken.

And do let me know if this is showing up in your feed. I’m particularly concerned about Blogger “Followers”, as the move might have broken their feeds.

Thanks, and sorry for the construction mess!… [ KEEP READING ]

]]> detach-smallJust trying to figure out what might be still broken! Do let me know if you see any broken links. I know old links that went to search functionality are still broken.

And do let me know if this is showing up in your feed. I’m particularly concerned about Blogger “Followers”, as the move might have broken their feeds.

Thanks, and sorry for the construction mess!

]]> https://dabbled.org/testing-out-the-new-dabbled/feed/ 3 872 If you can read this… You’re at the NEW Dabbled Site! https://dabbled.org/if-you-can-read-this-youre-at-the-new-dabbled-site/ https://dabbled.org/if-you-can-read-this-youre-at-the-new-dabbled-site/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2009 13:41:28 +0000 http://dabbled.org/?p=868 It really is a leap of faith to move your website!

It’s not finished yet, but I set up this page (which looks pretty much like the old Dabbled site) to tide you over until I get all the spiffy new stuff up. Let me know if you see any issues or broken links, and you can feel free to poke around the rest of the site, but it’s not anywhere near done yet.… [ KEEP READING ]

]]> breezyIt really is a leap of faith to move your website!

It’s not finished yet, but I set up this page (which looks pretty much like the old Dabbled site) to tide you over until I get all the spiffy new stuff up. Let me know if you see any issues or broken links, and you can feel free to poke around the rest of the site, but it’s not anywhere near done yet.

Enjoy!

(oh, and leave a comment, so I know that’s working too!)

]]> https://dabbled.org/if-you-can-read-this-youre-at-the-new-dabbled-site/feed/ 3 868 Inspiration sunday… from the Dabbled flickr pool https://dabbled.org/inspiration-sunday-from-dabbled-flickr/ https://dabbled.org/inspiration-sunday-from-dabbled-flickr/#comments Sun, 28 Jun 2009 15:18:00 +0000 http://dabbledexp.wordpress.com/2009/06/28/inspiration-sunday-from-the-dabbled-flickr-pool/ Here are some love inspirations from the Dabbled flickr group. If you’re on flickr, be sure to add your artsy-craftsy-foodsy goodness to the pool.

PS: Nope, haven’t moved yet. Had a little glitch on friday and a busy weekend. So I’ll try again on monday.

1. Happiness Mandala Pendant, 2. Veggie Basket, 3. hood08, 4. Save the TA-TAs!, 5. stephen, 6. Bird prototype… [ KEEP READING ]

]]> Here are some love inspirations from the Dabbled flickr group. If you’re on flickr, be sure to add your artsy-craftsy-foodsy goodness to the pool.

PS: Nope, haven’t moved yet. Had a little glitch on friday and a busy weekend. So I’ll try again on monday.

From the Dabbled group pool

1. Happiness Mandala Pendant, 2. Veggie Basket, 3. hood08, 4. Save the TA-TAs!, 5. stephen, 6. Bird prototype

]]> https://dabbled.org/inspiration-sunday-from-dabbled-flickr/feed/ 1 478 one of those random posts.. https://dabbled.org/one-of-those-random-posts/ Fri, 26 Jun 2009 02:24:00 +0000 http://dabbledexp.wordpress.com/2009/06/26/one-of-those-random-posts/ So, today I took the dog to the groomer, and cleaned out my closet (no, I haven’t finished yet). And didn’t really touch the computer until now. So a triumph to not being a slave to technology, but no real progress to report on anything you guys might care about. I did start stitching up some (late) birthday and baby presents but that doesn’t really count as craftiness.

Oh, and we are planning to hit Australia next month.… [ KEEP READING ]

]]> So, today I took the dog to the groomer, and cleaned out my closet (no, I haven’t finished yet). And didn’t really touch the computer until now. So a triumph to not being a slave to technology, but no real progress to report on anything you guys might care about. I did start stitching up some (late) birthday and baby presents but that doesn’t really count as craftiness.

Oh, and we are planning to hit Australia next month. Any readers from Down Under who want to share any travel tips?

Tomorrow I think i might actually try the port of Dabbled to WordPress. My local installation that i’ve been playing with can’t do everything I want, so I may just get it out there, and clean it up once it’s out on the web. But be warned, it won’t be perfect for a while. I expect that some links won’t work, and some picture prettiness will not be quite there. But the big thing is, if you’re reading this on a feed or through being a ‘follower’ and you don’t see anything for the next few days, then do come directly over to Dabbled.org and make sure you’re still subscribed. I’m trying to do this seamlessly, but i haven’t ever done this, so I have no idea how bad it will be!

If you see things that don’t work, do email me (dot at dabbled dot org) cuz I do want to know!

]]> 477 Dabbled Food and Drink: Recipes, Ideas, and How-To's https://dabbled.org/dabbled-food-and-drink-recipes-ideas-and-how-tos/ Wed, 24 Jun 2009 16:38:07 +0000 http://localhost/blog/?p=651 Dabbled is always experimenting in the kitchen… Check out some past food & drink recipes!

You’ll find cookies, cakes, drinks, candies, and meals, just browse around!
Much is documented as Photo-recipes, too!.

Also, Dot is a part of Foodwhirl – the blog answering the eternal question of “What’s For Dinner?”!

… [ KEEP READING ]

]]> 3153194891_353f830270_bDabbled is always experimenting in the kitchen… Check out some past food & drink recipes!

You’ll find cookies, cakes, drinks, candies, and meals, just browse around!
Much is documented as Photo-recipes, too!.

Also, Dot is a part of Foodwhirl – the blog answering the eternal question of “What’s For Dinner?”!

]]> 651 A preview of the new Dabbled header I'm working on https://dabbled.org/preview-of-new-dabbled-header-im/ https://dabbled.org/preview-of-new-dabbled-header-im/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2009 16:06:00 +0000 http://dabbledexp.wordpress.com/2009/06/23/a-preview-of-the-new-dabbled-header-im-working-on/ As part of moving Dabbled, I designed a new header for the site.
What do you think?
Click through to see it full size.

You’ll notice my 3 favorite things to draw are in appearance here: Robots, Cephalopods, and Monsters!… [ KEEP READING ]

]]> As part of moving Dabbled, I designed a new header for the site.
What do you think?
Click through to see it full size.

New Dabbled Header

You’ll notice my 3 favorite things to draw are in appearance here: Robots, Cephalopods, and Monsters!

]]> https://dabbled.org/preview-of-new-dabbled-header-im/feed/ 7 476 Illustration Friday – "Drifting" https://dabbled.org/illustration-friday-drifting/ https://dabbled.org/illustration-friday-drifting/#comments Fri, 19 Jun 2009 02:02:00 +0000 http://dabbledexp.wordpress.com/2009/06/19/illustration-friday-drifting/ “Calgon, Take Me Away…!”
I just finished this up, and I thought it was a perfect fit for “Drifting”…
drift : 1. To be carried along by currents of air or water.
OK, I guess it would have to be a big bathtub to drift, but the feeling is there!

My friend Carissa asked me if I would design a graphic for a website she’s working on for a friend’s blog (Mommy is in the Bathroom), and this is the image I did… Cute, huh?… [ KEEP READING ]

]]> “Calgon, Take Me Away…!”
I just finished this up, and I thought it was a perfect fit for “Drifting”…
drift : 1. To be carried along by currents of air or water.
OK, I guess it would have to be a big bathtub to drift, but the feeling is there!

My friend Carissa asked me if I would design a graphic for a website she’s working on for a friend’s blog (Mommy is in the Bathroom), and this is the image I did… Cute, huh?
Graphic for "Mommy is in the Bathroom" blog

]]> https://dabbled.org/illustration-friday-drifting/feed/ 9 475 How to Make the Dragon Cake! (the much anticipated tutorial) https://dabbled.org/how-to-make-dragon-cake-much/ https://dabbled.org/how-to-make-dragon-cake-much/#comments Thu, 18 Jun 2009 20:47:00 +0000 http://dabbledexp.wordpress.com/2009/06/11/how-to-make-the-dragon-cake-the-much-anticipated-tutorial/

The Dragon Cake I made for my 4 year old’s birthday was so popular, that I decided I’d better do a tutorial. Note, I am not a professional baker, and i’m sure there are things I’ve gotten ‘wrong’.. but that’s one reason i did this tutorial to show that you don’t have to be a professional to attempt something cool!

PS: You guys better appreciate this! I actually didn’t do the best job of documenting my process while making the Dragon Cake, so I took some of the leftovers and made a mini version just so I could get some good pics of the process.… [ KEEP READING ]

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How to Create Dragon CakeThe Dragon Cake I made for my 4 year old’s birthday was so popular, that I decided I’d better do a tutorial. Note, I am not a professional baker, and i’m sure there are things I’ve gotten ‘wrong’.. but that’s one reason i did this tutorial to show that you don’t have to be a professional to attempt something cool!

PS: You guys better appreciate this! I actually didn’t do the best job of documenting my process while making the Dragon Cake, so I took some of the leftovers and made a mini version just so I could get some good pics of the process. And since I did put a lot of work into this tutorial, I would be tickled pink if you’d link to it, stumble it, or share it around!

So, you have a couple of ways to see it…

I wrote the whole thing up as an instructable, here. If you’re really going to try it (or want ALL the details) be sure to read the instructable, as it’s much more thorough.

Or if you just want a quick and dirty version I documented the creation of the mini dragon as a photo-tutorial here and below.

Oh, I’ll do an entire Dragon Party Wrap Up(cakes, invites, favors, etc)
this week, so stay tuned.

How to Make the Dragon Cake (example is a Mini-Version of the Original)

1. A possible skull material (the original dragon’s skull was modeling chocolate), 2. “Skull” modeled out of Tootie Roll, 3. The guts! (cake ball material-but I do recommend a light color instead of red velvet), 4. kneading, 5. Rolled fondant for head., 6. a platform for holding the cake while draping, 7. molded dragon body, 8. Place cake on an upside down cup, and drape fondant., 9. Tuck the edges under, but leave the neck and tail ends untucked., 10. Layout, and place skull., 11. Cover skull in fondant., 12. Shape tail out of fondant., 13. Roll out a contrasting color, and cut into strips, 14. Cover joints with strips of fondant, 15. Cut out a wing shape., 16. Shape the wing, and Attach to toothpick, 17. jun09 240, 18. Use a large straw (or larger circle) to make dots., 19. To make the eyes, 20. The eyes!, 21. Cover a Ball with fondant, Mold Foot from Fondant., 22. Mold the Claw, 23. Place the Claw, 24. Finished Mini-Dragon

Get the whole thing here:

How to make a Dragon Cake – More DIY How To Projects

Related “Dragon Party” Posts:


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