Crochet Cupcake Block

Today I'm sharing a chart to crochet a cute cupcake block. The finished size is about 9 1/2 x 8 inches. These make great quilt blocks or potholders, if you aren't that ambitious. :o)



Download the chart! Pattern after the jump.

Irish Soda Bread Recipe

Last year, I decided to take on making traditional Irish soda bread. You can read it about it here on my baking blog. But this year I caved and chose a recipe closer to what most think of when they hear Irish soda bread. Good news is it turned out pretty tasty and I have a recipe to share with you!

Weekly Wednesday Envy: Spring Nail Polishes

This isn't so much of an envy, since I went on a nail polish splurge last week! :oD My favorite polishes are OPI and this time I got some Essies too. The Spring 2012 trends are really pretty! And I have links with tips on what to look for!

This Week Through Pinterest

Pinterest is the newest social site all the cool kids are using. It's addictive, and rather fun. If you'd like to follow me, my name is couldbekim. Here's a sampling of what I pinned this week!

 

Chocolate Bunny Crochet Pattern

Today we're crocheting chocolate bunnies for Easter. Make mine chocolate!



Keep going for the FREE pattern!

Sunday Through Instagram

Dave and I went to a new antique store this weekend. It turned out to be a good one. I never buy much, plus Dave and I have different styles we're searching for, but I like to think I take some fun looking photos. Enjoy!

A whole wall of hurricane lanterns. Just in case.

Hatching Easter Chicks Crochet Pattern

Here is a very cute crochet pattern for Easter chicks hatching out of their egg shells. They would also make adorable baby shower gifts! Enjoy!

Bake with Whiskey for St. Patrick's Day: Chocolate Irish Whiskey Ice Cream Cupcakes

Here's a little St. Patrick's day baking treat for you. Chocolate Irish whiskey cupcakes, filled with chocolate ice cream and topped with chocolate Bailey's Irish cream glaze. So good.