I have two main philosophies for card making: 1) Recycle and/or use what I already have on hand 2) Keep it simple (fancy is fun, too… I’m referring to simplicity in design and function.) The card creation pictured utilizes left-over scraps of fabric, felt, colored brads, and a “Thank You” sticker. This fabric flower design […]
Have a gorgeous gander at some of the best wedding cakes in show this year:
My husband just about had to drag me out of the cake display section of the fair… I certainly could have lingered there longer admiring the amazing detail and clever designs. Here are a few more of my favorite cakes. I hope they inspire you, too! The detail on the babies is incredible, certainly an […]
Remember all the times you wanted to have dessert before (or instead of) dinner. We’ll now you can have your cake… and your dinner, too! This spaghetti dinner was so realistic looking, it made you look twice to see if someone misplaced a food category! I so need to figure out how to make […]
This year, the cakes at the Kentucky State Fair were certainly going to the dogs, with nary a feline present. Here’s a glimpse at the best dog cakes in show – the detail on these pooches is amazing!
Adore the colors and pattern selection I wish you all could have been at the Kentucky State Fair with me this week, but since we were not able to meet up for a deep friend Girl Scout Cookie (all the rage this year!) I’m bringing you some of the highlights of my favorite exhibits like […]
Love to bake? Do friends and family rave about your baked goods or decorating skills? You may be able to turn that passion for food into a profitable business off and online. Here’s the basic info you need to consider before selling your baked goods online: How Does an Online Bakery Make Money? An online bakery makes money […]
While this wasn’t an award winner at the fair, this garden hose wreath gets the Rural Mom award for cleverest country DIY and a wonderful idea for re-purpose of an old garden hose.
Rural Mom is pleased to welcome guest author Suzanne Jenkins, who openly shares her writer’s journey with us… As I began writing in earnest two years ago, the inspiration to tell a story about an older woman who discovered her beloved husband’s infidelity after he died came from out of nowhere. Pam of Babylon simply […]
