Wednesday 22 November 2023

Surprise Christmas Cake Roundup

 As the Christmas season approaches, I yet again start my hunt for the perfect cake to make for the year's celebrations.  And what better way than with a cake that will wow them on presentation AND when you cut it to serve your guests!  This roundup of surprise Christmas cakes has me more excited than a traditional Christmas cake ever will.



A Christmas gift cake with a bauble on the inside



Chocolate, mint and Christmas trees, what's not to love?



A cake inspired by Dr Seuss's The Grinch

 


 
A Christmas pinata cake will definitely bring smiles

Friday 24 December 2021

Merry Christmas 2021!

 

Well, what another year of chaos and upheaval we've had in 2021!  While I will admit that it's definitely been a very difficult year here in the Two Cheeky Monkeys household, I am thankful that we've made it to Christmas relatively healthy physically, mentally and spiritually.

I hope that all my wonderful supporters are safe and well, and want to thank you so much for your continued support of my little blog and businesses.

May you have a merry Christmas and blessed 2022! 

Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.

Psalm 34:8 (NIV)

Tuesday 10 August 2021

Mug Cake Roundup

In the midst of this sixth lockdown for those of living in Victoria, Australia, the Cheeky Monkeys family has been pampering ourselves with easy to make desserts that can be cooked on the run during breaks of remote learning and working from home.

If you've never had the fun of making cakes in a mug with your microwave, then here is a roundup of recipes to start you on this journey of fast and simple treats.  Enjoy!

 


1. Vanilla mug cake

2. Snickerdoodle mug cake

3. Low fat chocolate mug cake

4. Carrot cake in a mug

Tuesday 29 June 2021

How to make family birthstone earrings

Make a pair of birthstone-inspired earrings featuring luscious glass beads that represent the entire family's birthstones.

I'll show you how to put this simple, yet eye-catching, pair of earrings together to represent the favourite people in your life.

Birthstone jewellery will always be popular, especially for mothers and grandmothers, so I was inspired to create this pair of birthstone-inspired earrings featuring vintage and Czech glass beads that represent a family of four close to my heart.

 

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How to make a pair of family birthstone earrings

Materials

- 2 x 5-6mm glass beads

- 2 x 8mm glass beads

- 2 x 9mm rondelle beads

- 2 x 10mm Czech glass beads

- 2 x 50mm headpins

- 2 x leverback earhooks (to keep those earrings safely on your ears)

- round nose pliers

- needle nose pliers

- wire cutters

 

Steps

1. Thread one of each size of bead onto one headpin in order from largest to smallest. Using the wire cutters, cut off excess headpin, leaving 10mm of headpin to attach the beads to the earhook.

 


 2. Using the needle nose pliers, bend back the headpin as close to the beads as possible.

 

3. Using the round nose pliers, create a loop in the headpin end, but do not close the loop.

 

4. Hook the half-formed loop onto a leverback earhook.

 

5. Close the loop with the round nose pliers, straightening with the needle nose pliers if needed.

6. Repeat with the remaining bead supplies to create the second earring.

And there you have it, a gorgeous pair of earrings celebrating a family of four in meaningful and affordable style. 

Thursday 1 April 2021

Happy Easter!

 Wishing you all a blessed Easter in 2021!


But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
Romans 5:8 (NIV)

Monday 22 March 2021

Hair Braid Jewellery Coming Soon!

They're coming!  My exciting new hair braid jewellery range is coming very soon for those who can't get enough of the viking braid and hair jewellery trend.

The photo above is a set specially commissioned by a customer for her braid-loving teen; I can't wait to unveil the brand new range for women of all ages!

To pre-order or special commission a set for yourself (or your daughters), send me a message via my shop to make sure you don't miss out.

Tuesday 16 March 2021

Favourite Kids' Stories

I get a lot of comments about our Spot the dog and Maisy mouse buntings, and queries about when our new stock will be in; and I thank you all so much for your love!  Classic children's storybooks are one of those things that we never stop loving.  And how could you not love Spot or Maisy?


Just having the partially-completed buntings sitting in my work space makes my creative area so cheerful and bright!

Grab a Spot or Maisy bunting to brighten your little one's room (or one of each!), and don't forget to tag @domumvindemia on social media when you show off your new purchases.