A day in the garden

These berries caught my eye, couldn't resist taking a photo. I used a special close up 'scene' which is especially for flowers, plants, little creatures ect.

A little garden friend.

Greenery.

Enjoying the sunset

Here are some photos from my one day old camera. I spent the evening at Mel's and as usual marvelled at the sunset (which was particularly spectacular that evening). So enjoy the photos.

A whole lot of sewing

Lately i have been absolutely obesessed with sewing. Mel bought me a great book for Christmas called Softies. Basically it is filled with patterns to make cute little softies. I have made a fair few lately, in between the craziness of the new year. I recently saw that there is a second book, so be prepared for many more softies :)

This is probably my favorite of the lot. Mincey the Monkey.

This one is cute, with it's big cuddly body and pretty eyes. Reminds me of a friend who likes owls.

Buzzy Bee, who i made for my dad (nickname Buzz).

The cutest little monster, whose name i have not come up with...suggestions are welcome.

Cosmonaut devil , who belongs to Damen. He's my second favorite.

This is supposedly a strange Alien, hence it being photographed next to my little Devon Rex, Tippany. I made this one and mom decided she liked it best, so it is now hers.

And that is the lot. What do you guys think? Let me know :)

Delicious gingerbread cookies

Hello again loves. Happy new year to you all.

I stole my grans camera on Christmas and photographed the cookies i made for her. Luckily she sent me the photo, and here it is:

My delicious gingerbread cookies, decorated by yours truly and Damen (my awsome little brother whose emo is my favorite).

Here is the recipe, which i must add was fantastic: moist and crispy and wonderfully spiced.

Ingredients:

1 cup butter

2/3 cup packed brown sugar

2/3 cup golden syrup

1 egg, beaten

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

3/4 teaspoon ground cloves (which i excluded)

Directions:

Cream the butter, brown sugar and golden syrup. Stir the egg and vanilla into the mixture until smooth. Sift together the flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves; stir into the wet mixture. Cover and chill dough for a few hours or overnight. Preheat oven to 165 degrees C. On a lightly floured surface, roll out dough to 1/4 inch thickness. Cut into shapes with a cookie cutter, and place onto a buttered cookie sheet. Bake for 10 to 15 minutes in the preheated oven, cookies should be firm but moist. Enjoy!!!