Product Review - 6 Flowers Icing Images

Good morning lovlies!

Today I have something just a little bit different for you all. My very first non crochet product review! I was lucky enough to receive a trial sheet of cupcake toppers from the amazing gals over at 6 Flowers Icing Images to have a play with.

So let's start with the facts. The icing sheets from 6 Flowers are gluten free, egg free, dairy free AND vegan friendly. That's a whole bunch of safe right there, straight up making them great for parties.

The sheets themselves, providing they are stored in a ziplock/airtight dark environment will last for a whole year. That makes planning ahead a whole heap easier! Big win there that's for sure!

I started off with some basic vanilla cupcakes. I actually used a new recipe for them that I hadn't previously tried, and while they didn't rise quite as much as other batters, still tasted great.

We then topped them off with a basic butter icing with a soft pink tint to it.

Then comes the toppers! Right up these were super easy to remove from the sheets, they came right out without fuss, no ripping or effort needed. I was pretty impressed with that. Even the kids got in on the action and helped put them on the cupcakes.

The colour of the images is fantastic, like really fantastic. They are bright and vibrant, even after sitting in the fridge. No running or bubbling either which is great.

I guess the big thing here is the taste! I am happy to say they also taste great. None of that paperish taste that the edible images you get with premix box cakes has. All 3 kids really enjoyed them, and I'd call that a huge winner right there.

 All in all I am absolutely thrilled with these, and I can't wait to place an order for Christmas ones. If you are in Tas (Or Aus, as they will have posting abilities soon enough) then I can't recommend these enough. Especially if you are wanting a quick and easy way to make a fantastic looking cake for a party and have zero decorating skills. It could not be easier and at only $10 for a sheet of 15, a great price as well. They also do full sized round cake toppers and will be adding A3 ability to their range soon and can even print out your very own photos. Yummo! Pop on over and check them out on Facebook at 6 Flowers Icing Images

Playing with the Sharp Crochet Hook.

Hello my lovlies. Not a pattern update today (ohnoes Shell! Why not!!)

Today I wanted to share with you some things Ive been working on and playing with. I want to share with you this amazing little device known as the Sharp Crochet Hook. I was lucky enough to be gifted one and I have to say, Im in love. Its opened a whole new world of creativity!

My first attempt was with that lovely super soft and fluffy micro fleece. Well, it did work, but I had to really shove to get the hook through. Probably not good to use such a thick material, and now I know for next time huh! Used crochet cotton in white, and just spaced it as I went, I didn't mark each spot. I did a sc through the material, then chained one. Keep going all around. Then for the second row I switched to a 3.5mm hook and did 2dc in every ch1 space. Looks so pretty!

After learning my lesson with the micro fleece... I opted for some white flannel. This hook was just made for crocheting onto flannel! Went through super easy and in no time at all I have this lovely little wrap finished! Again, crochet cotton, sc, ch1 around, switch to a 3.5mm hook, sc in each ch1 space around, then for the final row I simply went *sl, sl, 3dc in the next st* the entire way around.

I didnt count my stitches on the first round, so I didn't have the right multiple to get a perfect finish, I was one stitch off so the last lot of sl st's was 3 instead of 2 but hey no biggy there, can't even notice!

Im going to work up a few more wraps for charity today and try some other yarns. I have some Moda Vera Gelato and some Baby Belle Sprinkle Im itching to try! Ill share my results with you guys when Im done. 

Well I guess you guys did get a pattern after all, however simple it may have been. And if your wanting to grab one of these nifty little hooks yourself head on over to http://www.sharpcrochethook.com/ or you can find them on facebook at sharpcrochethook

And to my Aussie readers, yes they DO post internationally! It took just under 3 weeks for mine to arrive which from the States is about average, and most deff worth the wait! Ill be sure to share some more projects with this hook in the future. I already see hard soled booties in my dreams, now to get them from my head to paper!