Monthly Archives: February 2010

IF: Propagate – Robot Matryoshka Dolls

February 25, 2010 | Topic: art, Illustration Friday, my art, recent, Robots

Illustration Friday prompt this week was Propagate… I’m not really sure HOW these dolls propagate, but I’m sure it’s interesting :) This seemed to be begging for a caption, this was the one I came up with… any better ideas? If you missed it..Earlier today: Read on...

Clothes Tutorials – recycle your wardrobe!

February 25, 2010 | Topic: craft, inspirations

At Dabbled we love to make something new out of something old.
It’s a great way to get new uses out of something that you don’t wear or is outgrown, and if you mess up, well, you’re not out expensive fabric, right? Plus, it’s fun to REFASHION!… Read on...

Another reader re-creation.. The Dragon Cake

February 24, 2010 | Topic: food

Yesterday I posted a reader version of the Perry the Platypus costume.. Then today I ran across this on my instructable on making the dragon cake: Here’s mommy_in_a_meditative_midlife_crisis‘s version of the Dragon Cake, which she made for her son’s 6th birthday last year! “I just got… Read on...

A few Good things…

February 23, 2010 | Topic: food, inspirations

Love This! It’s a great stop motion of “Adobe Photoshop Cook” making butter cookies! (via Swissmiss)

Adobe Photoshop Cook from Lait Noir on Vimeo. Agent P (Perry) Costume Reader Nina used the Perry the Platypus costume idea from October to… Read on...

The Finger Puppet Bus

February 22, 2010 | Topic: craft

Does your child have finger puppets that get lost and scattered about? Or is your child really a little small for wearing them on their fingers, but still likes to play with them? This is actually a re-run from 2008 when the boy had just turned 3, and was… Read on...

Cakes Galore!

February 20, 2010 | Topic: food, inspirations

On the Foodwhirl.com blog today I have a post up highlighting some interesting and fun cakes I found on flickr.. Go check it out!

And while you’re in the mood, here are some other great cake/sweets roundups from Dabbled’s past!

A plethora of Geeky Cakes! Read on...

Wow! Homemade Faux Fireplace Screen (with a how-to)

February 19, 2010 | Topic: craft, inspirations

I just ran across this at How to Do Something, and I was so impressed I figured I’d add it to today’s inspirations list! She made it out of wood, and screen, and cans, and twigs… Seriously, how cool is that? Go over there and check… Read on...

Stuff I like today.

February 19, 2010 | Topic: food, inspirations

http://blog.craftzine.com/archive/2010/02/how-to_layered_jello_mold.html http://manhattancraftroom.blogspot.com/2010/02/perfect-manhattan-evening-plus-jello.html http://www.pickycook.com/breakfastandbrunch/berrymascarponepancakes.aspx http://mimikirchner.com/blog/archives/2010/02/the-winner-and-the-pattern/ http://www.ohdeedoh.com/ohdeedoh/how-to-make-chocolate-dipped-twinkie-bonbons-home-hacks-108505 http://averychocolatewedding.blogspot.com/2010/02/crepe-paper-poppy-diy.html http://creativepartyplace.com/2010/01/21/ladybug-first-birthday-party http://www.oneprettything.com/?p=8911 http://superpunch.blogspot.com/2010/02/victim-of-hannibal-lecter-cake.html http://www.dudecraft.com/2010/02/lepidopterecycled-work-of-michelle.html http://www.omnomicon.com/pancake-results

I’ll Sail this Ship of Gnomes.

February 17, 2010 | Topic: art, Illustration Friday, my art

For my Illustration (not quite) Friday, this is my take on ‘adrift’.. I’ve always loved The Beautiful South (and the Housemartins before), but when we hear I’ll Sail this Ship Alone, my sweetie and I like to say “Sail this Ship of Gnomes”.. not quite sure how it… Read on...

How to Make White Chocolate Ginger Granola Bars

February 17, 2010 | Topic: food, my food

Today I’m over a Foodwhirl, posting my recipe for White Chocolate & Ginger granola bars.. Go check it out!

My husband and son eat a granola bar for breakfast almost daily, and while I’m always stocked on the store bought ones, sometimes I like to make them from scratch.

… Read on...