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Wednesday, October 27, 2010
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So all of you know how much I use to rave about those Eseller Ad widgets, but sadly you found out in another post that Eseller Ads are no more. For those of you who just wanted a display widget and not convert over to the paid service Handmade Spark, the Craftcult Widget is what you need.
The Craft Cult Widget lets you customize your shop in 5 steps. Just put your shop name in , pick one of the 8 templates (refer to ours in left side bar and some that we made below) and pick from display and animation style, then generate your widget. We have generated a couple above with different effects. The only downside to the widget is its limitations. With Esellers widget, you could choose from 3 different layouts to fit different areas of your blog/web, BUT, this is still a very useful too.....try it out
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Monday, October 18, 2010
PILLOW CAKES: A RECIPE..SO RIDICULOUSLY AWESOME

Just when I thought it couldn't get any better than Cupcake in a Jar, here come PILLOW COOKIES! They are literally cookies stuffed with brownies...excuse me while I cry tears of gratitude.

This recipe(adapted from a recipe in Southern Living) makes these pillows of deliciousness from boxed brownies witha basic chocolate chip cookie recipe, BUT, the possibilities of different variations are endless! Can you imagine, peanut butter cookies with chocolate brownies inside?....ahhhhh.


{Brownie Pillow Cookies}

1 package brownie mix

1 cup butter, room temperature
1 1/2 cups packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs, plus 1 egg yolk
1 tablespoon vanilla
2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
12 oz. bag miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips

Make brownies according to package and let cool. Cut about ten 1 inch squares. Enjoy the remaining brownies. (I used a pan about 8 X 8)

  • For the chocolate chip cookie dough, beat butter with a mixer until creamy.
  • Add brown sugar and beat until smooth.
  • Add eggs, yolk and vanilla. Beat until smooth.
  • Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt in a medium bowl and stir together with a wire whisk.
  • Add flour to butter mixture and beat until combined. Stir in mini chips.
  • Let dough chill covered in the refrigerator for at least an hour.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Use a measuring cup to scoop batter by the 1/2 cup. Since it’s chilled, you may need to pack it with a spoon. Then use the spoon to remove the dough from the cup and place it on parchment paper. Work quickly so the dough remains chilled or either prepare one cookie at a time so the rest of the dough remains cold.

After the dough is on the parchment paper, make an indention and place a 1 inch square brownie in the center. Press the brownie down gently and work the remaining dough around the brownie. You can use your hands to shape the dough into a ball.

During this step, I found it easier to use a piece of parchment paper as a work surface since the dough can get sticky and then I used another piece of parchment paper for the baking sheet. If your dough gets too soft, you can chill the rolled dough balls for a few minutes right before baking.

Prepare six cookies at a time using a large baking sheet (15 X 20) and bake at 350 degrees for about 18 minutes. Return the remaining dough to the refrigerator until time to bake the second batch.

Cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes and then cool completely on a wire rack.

Makes about ten cookies using a little less than a 1/2 cup of dough for each cookie.

If your cookies start to get too brown before they are done baking, you can place a sheet of aluminum foil over top for the last few minutes.

recipe courtesy of bakerella
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Sunday, October 10, 2010
WE ARE TAKING A BREAK FOR CRAFTS IN CHELSEA

It is gearing up to be a great holiday season and we are trying to prepare for our holiday craft shows so we will be taking a break this week to gear up for our "Crafts in Chelsea Holiday Show".That means no more new post until October 18th!
Please feel free to look thru our archives, we have oldies, but goodies!

The following are out most popular post that you should check out :




AND DON'T FORGET TO
Come Join us for the 3rd Annual Crafts in ChelseaOctober 16th 2010 from 10am – 5pm on 21st street between 8th and 9th avenue in Manhattan. RAIN OR SHINE.We will be unveiling new products as well as some special "fair only deals"! Come by and say hello, we would love hearing from you!
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Wednesday, October 6, 2010
COME SEE US AT "CRAFTS IN CHELSEA" -OCT 16TH

Come Join us for the 3rd Annual Crafts in ChelseaOctober 16th 2010 from 10am – 5pm on 21st street between 8th and 9th avenue in Manhattan. RAIN OR SHINE
We will be unveiling new products as well as some special "fair only deals"!

This event spotlights over 100 of the best local New York artists and craftspeople vending their own unique jewelry, pottery, clothing, fine art and other handmade goods. Visitors to the fair will enjoy the opportunity to converse with artists about their creative processes while shopping for one of a kind items.

This event is run in conjunction with PS 11's annual FALL FESTIVAL – an indoor event that includes food, arts and crafts, bouncy castles, games and a petting zoo for New York City children. Last year this event drew record crowds and helped to fund arts programs for the students of PS 11.and will occur rain or shine.
There will be tons of craft vendors and unique "one of a kind" items all in one place.

This is definitely the place to discover new vendors! Come by and say hello, we would love hearing from you!
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