We've just been hanging out around the house this weekend, stitching, relaxing, and baking up a storm.
Grace made Russian Tea cookies for her music teacher. She pays for her guitar lessons with homemade cookies, part of a barter exchange thing we're doing, per his request, so she whips something up every Sunday afternoon and we couldn't be more thrilled because there are always a few tasty extras. They never last long though! There are several versions of this recipe and it also falls under other names, but it's basically a sweet short-bread type cookie, made without eggs, so it's very light and crumbly. She used ground pecans in these and they were melt-in-your-mouth delish.
While she was baking, I was making more felt cupcakes. These are the same ones that made the blog rounds last year. I couldn't resist making them again for my sweet January birthday friends.
If you're looking for low calorie sweetness in your life, check out the pattern and tutorial from Craftster if you missed it the first time.
Incredible post as always!! Ohh that Grace!!! And guitar lessons too!! My goodness!! What a talented doll!!
These cookies look amaaazing!! I HAVE to make some!! yum yumm!!
Oh and I am just Loving your little sweets to bits!! Adorable!! They will be loved for sure!!
Enjoy your day!!
xoxo Jenny
Posted by: jenny holiday | February 04, 2007 at 02:25 PM
Mmm, cookies for guitar lessons. Sounds like a good trade.
Posted by: Mama Urchin | February 04, 2007 at 03:31 PM
Another delicious post! Even those felt cupcakes look good enough to eat - what a sweet gift! And what a clever idea to trade cookies for guitar lessons. Lucky teacher!
Posted by: tinker | February 04, 2007 at 03:57 PM
Bummer! I was hoping you were adding them to your store inventory. My girlfriends and I would love these.
Posted by: Rona | February 04, 2007 at 04:04 PM
All of your food descriptions are making me mighty hungery right now. I love the beautiful "calorie-free" cupcakes and thank you for the tutorial link.
Posted by: June | February 04, 2007 at 04:16 PM
Wonderful goodies!! Those cookies look fantastic - I love Russian Tea Cakes. Your cupcakes look equally delicious (and calorie-free - even better). Thanks for the link!
Posted by: Jackie | February 04, 2007 at 04:31 PM
I love thoes calorie free cupcakes!
Have fun!
Christina
Posted by: christina Gomez | February 04, 2007 at 06:25 PM
Yum-o! Thanks for the link -- I missed them the first time and they are adorable!
Posted by: Thimbleanna | February 04, 2007 at 07:07 PM
hmmm....K?
kippers
kumquat
kale
ooh! ooh! I've got it!!! King Crab!
Such a smart idea to barter cookies for guitar lessons!
And the felt cupcake looks delish!
Posted by: Dannielle | February 04, 2007 at 07:07 PM
Now you`ve gone and done it...i`m not suppose to eat any of these, but how can I resist it!!!
Chamara
Posted by: Gypsy Purple-Chamara | February 04, 2007 at 07:55 PM
Hmmmmm....kale? Now I'll be up all night trying to think of ingredients that start with k. LOL!
Grace's cookies look wonderful. Those are some of my favorites! What a nice arrangement for both teacher and student.
Posted by: Mrs. Staggs | February 05, 2007 at 12:25 AM
Thanks for the link to the cupcake pattern, I have to make a present for a little friend of my daughter and that will be perfect.
Posted by: littlejennywren | February 05, 2007 at 12:58 AM
Ooooooh! Going to Flickr now to see more.
Posted by: paula luckhurst | February 05, 2007 at 01:37 AM
Your cupcakes look adorable all packaged up like that.
Posted by: carolyn | February 05, 2007 at 04:10 AM
Wonderful post with such incredible, tempting pictures! I would love to have one of those cupcakes too ~ SOOOOOOOOO sweet!!!
xo,
Kim
Posted by: Daisy Cottage | February 05, 2007 at 04:47 AM
Oh gosh I love those cupcakes and flowers! I must make some, I can't wait! Thank you so much for sharing! They are simply darling!!
Posted by: Alecia Justic | February 05, 2007 at 05:29 AM
Thanks for sharing the recipe! My son is allergic to eggs and can't eat anything with them in it. I think we will be giving this recipe a try!!
And your cupcakes look yummy too!
Posted by: Gina | February 05, 2007 at 05:36 AM
I love how you've packaged the cupcakes.
Posted by: Katie | February 05, 2007 at 06:01 AM
mmmm... now I need some baked goodies! lol. Love those pincushions; I shall have to put that on my "to do" list. Beautiful post!!
Posted by: Casey | February 05, 2007 at 07:52 AM
Oh no, that cup cake pattern is too cute! I'm not sure I am skilld enough to make one though... Hmm... WOW Russian tea cakes, boy those are a christmas time treat at my house.I love your blog! Ok, so a recipe for K huh? How about Kabobs?
Posted by: Sara, The wine Makers Wife | February 05, 2007 at 08:55 AM
Oh or Kumquats, those little orange/apricot colored asian fruits... We used to have a tree full of them. oooh Or Kalamata Olives? Kirsch? (cherry liquer) something with that would be amazing... I think I am on a roll...
Posted by: Sara, The wine Makers Wife | February 05, 2007 at 08:57 AM
Your cupcakes are adorable! I made those last year for several friends and used them as package toppers. I love the way you gift-wrapped yours!
Posted by: Leslie | February 05, 2007 at 09:20 AM
Fabulous!
Posted by: JudyC | February 05, 2007 at 02:25 PM
Those cupcakes are SWEET! I love your site, glad I wandered your way today.
Posted by: willzmom | February 05, 2007 at 03:16 PM
Oh my gosh... what a beautiful cupcake. For the non-sewer... is it hard to make... do I need a sewing machine... can I glue it?? But how adorable in those cello bags.
Posted by: Angela D | February 05, 2007 at 04:31 PM
Oh my goodness! I love them...do you sell them?
Posted by: rebekka | February 05, 2007 at 07:26 PM
I love the fact that you are working your way through the alphabet with quiche recipes! I plan to try your jarlsberg/chicken recipe this week. I have been trying to make a "Quiche of the Week" lately and have done the crab quiche and the traditional Quiche Lorraine recently. I have a wonderful recipe for a sliced tomato-onion ring quiche I'd be happy to share with you.
Posted by: Nicole | February 06, 2007 at 09:08 AM
That's what I need: low calories, no carbs! Lovely felt cakes. Thanks for sharing the tutorial.
Posted by: Zabrina | February 06, 2007 at 09:20 AM
You are so talented! I love these cupcakes and the Russian Tea Cookies I am gong to try this right now and I am going to post it on my blog. I hope they come out as good as they look :)
Posted by: Mrs.Monise | February 06, 2007 at 10:52 AM
Hi again,
I just wanted to thank you for such a delightful blog. My husband and I work very hard pretty much all the time and rarely get any sort of getaway. Your blog is a mini-vacation for me each and every time I visit. You have blessed me!
Melinda
Posted by: Melinda | February 06, 2007 at 04:38 PM
I never tire of looking at your beautiful felted cupcakes. And the way you've wrapped them up... so, so, so, so, so cute! I've tried making them, and mine don't look anything like yours!
Posted by: Monica (Happy Zombie) | February 07, 2007 at 10:40 AM
If and when you decide to sell these great lil' cupcakes... I'm there!!!! LOVE'M...
Very CLEVER girl, bartering can be a 'GOOD THING!' Will be sure to check out that recipe! TFS
Posted by: A. Sanborn | February 07, 2007 at 04:25 PM
Hi! I found your page looking for cupcake related crafts and patterns. I took a very quick look at the whole page and I would like to congratulate you!
You are very talented and have a home that looks really blessed and happy.
I would like to be as crafty as you, and have a cozy home just like yours!!!
Posted by: Cibele | April 04, 2007 at 08:20 AM