Rose Buttercream Frosting Practice

So last night I made about a dozen cupcakes so I could practice making roses with buttercream. Some of them didn't turn out so well, & towards the end they started resembling roses a little bit more, so practice does make perfect. I think the frosting was a little too soft, so next time I'm going to make it a tad thicker & see if that helps.

Fabric Roses

Had some leftover fabric & decided to make some fabric roses.

Two Special Features

So today, instead of it being about what I've created, I've decided to share what my husband, & my best friend have made. My husband really enjoys woodworking & has created some pretty amazing pieces. His latest, a pizza peel, made from beautiful oak purchased at Superior Hardwoods. He worked really hard on this the last two days, & tonight we are making a homemade pizza to try it out. Pretty darn cool!

My crafty best friend Amber, who just recently opened up her own photography business Shutterbug Photoplay {Visit Site Here}, went out of her way to make me this ADORABLE heart mobile!! Something I've been wanting to make, but she has the cutest selection of hearts & did such a beautiful job putting this together for me!!

Strawberry Sweethearts Cocoa

Such a delicious sweet flavor with a hint of chocolate in every sip. An amazing recipe!!!

4 tbsp butter
1/2 cup sugar
1 pint strawberry ice cream
4 cups water
Whipped cream
1 cup chocolate chips
1 tbsp chocolate sprinkles

1. In a medium bowl, melt chocolate chips & dip the top of cups or mugs into the chocolate. Set aside & let it harden.

2. In a medium pot, whisk together the butter, sugar, & ice cream over medium-high heat until melted. Whisk in the water, one cup at a time until your favorite texture-flavor is achieved (I only needed 2 1/2 cups). Heat just until steaming. Pour into chocolate rimmed mugs. Garnish with a dollop of whipping cream & sprinkle with chocolate sprinkles. Serve with your favorite bite-sized cookies for dipping. Happy Valentine's Day!

Recipe found here: Strawberry Sweethearts Cocoa

Vintage Valentine's Headband

Today I made my daughter a vintage inspired Valentine's day headband because I plan on taking some pictures of my kids. This took quite awhile to do, but I like the way it turned out.

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