Simon Says has a great challenge this week -
their theme is
' Make A Gift '
Great if - like me - you are already on the lookout for Christmas ideas.
:-)
Here's a really easy one that you might like..
it's a simple wrap to go round a loaf cake.
it's a simple wrap to go round a loaf cake.
I made the Skinny Banana Bread this morning
and I think it took me longer to convert the recipe,
and I think it took me longer to convert the recipe,
than it did to make the wrap!!!
It's 'skinny' because it uses no butter/marg,
instead it called for apple sauce!!
It's 'skinny' because it uses no butter/marg,
instead it called for apple sauce!!
I put the Banana Bread in a cellophane bag and cut a piece of blue paper
to fit snugly around it.
Then I added some DP (Papermania's Blueberry Hill )
a border punched strip and a ribbon and bow.
I stamped a round tag with 'treat yourself' from the
Simon Says 'Savor Sweet Cupcakes' set.
The flowers were punched, distressed on the edges
and I slightly creased them with my fingernail,
so that they don't look so flat.
Then I added a pearl adhesive to the centre.
I tied the tag to the ribbon.
I would also like to enter this week's Fab 'n' Funky Challenge,
where the theme is 'Flower Power'.
I am in awe of those people that can make beautiful blooms from a few pieces of crumpled paper,
so I will definitely be checking out the DT and entries, for some tips.
------------------------------------------------
to fit snugly around it.
Then I added some DP (Papermania's Blueberry Hill )
a border punched strip and a ribbon and bow.
I stamped a round tag with 'treat yourself' from the
Simon Says 'Savor Sweet Cupcakes' set.
The flowers were punched, distressed on the edges
and I slightly creased them with my fingernail,
so that they don't look so flat.
Then I added a pearl adhesive to the centre.
I tied the tag to the ribbon.
I would also like to enter this week's Fab 'n' Funky Challenge,
where the theme is 'Flower Power'.
I am in awe of those people that can make beautiful blooms from a few pieces of crumpled paper,
so I will definitely be checking out the DT and entries, for some tips.
------------------------------------------------
EDIT
I heard back from my girls and they said that the Banana Bread was yummy,
so, for those that want it, here is the recipe.
I had to convert this recipe, but I have no idea what 1/2 cup of apple sauce weighs.
Luckily I have some 'cup' measures, but if you don't I would say it's about 4 good tbsps!!
I heard back from my girls and they said that the Banana Bread was yummy,
so, for those that want it, here is the recipe.
I had to convert this recipe, but I have no idea what 1/2 cup of apple sauce weighs.
Luckily I have some 'cup' measures, but if you don't I would say it's about 4 good tbsps!!
12 comments:
What a brilliant idea . . definitely one to remember at the end of term!
Many thanks for joining in with "Fab'n'Funky" challenges this week.
Lou
x
Fab Caroline, a great idea and a super wee gift too.
Anne x
What a great idea to make a sleeve for a treat! The colors are really nice too :)
Thanks so much for entering the Simon Says Stamp Challenge!!!
-Sarah
Hmmmmmmmm Yummy! Drool!
What a fab idea, love it!
Now I Love banana loaf, so how's about posting your skinny version on your blog.......PRETTY PLEASE!!!Kaz XXX
Skinny or not, I think your blog is going to make me pile the pounds on (not good as re-started weight watchers this week!). That looks yummy. Recipe please! I love the packaging, it is so pretty with the flowers and the little tag. Thanks for joining us at fab and funky this week xx
Caroline that looks yummy indeed - receipe? PLEASE! I love how you have wrapped it - a perfect gift indeed. Thanks for sharing and good luck with your challenges.
Hugs cherryXXX
I bet this is yummy!
Fabulous sweet wrapper and the Banana bread looks yummy too.
luv
Debby
A master baker as well as a fab papercrafter, how very talented you are.
Thanks for the reciepe Caroline - will let you know when I have a go. Hugs CherryX XX
Thanks for the recipe, will be trying it out over the weekend.
Kaz xx
Oohh Caroline ,, this looks absolutely gorgeous !! I will copy this recipe ,, I LOVE banana bread ! :-)
brillliant idea for a gift !,, would be a good fundraing idea too for the SPCA Christmas bazzar !! think I will make the sleeves and get someone else to make the cakes tho :-)
Thanks for joining us on the Simon Says Stamp Challenge :-)
Luv
Lols x x x
Post a Comment