Bookmark

Wool Bookmarker - $11.00

 I couldn't resist adding some of these sweeties to the shop! These are made with circles & flowers attached to a grosgrain ribbon. The entire bookmark measures 15" long. 

They are so fun to give to someone - Put in a lunch box; lay next to the coffee maker for a special surprise; tie on top of a package; use as party favors; hang in your car; give to a new reader; or use in your journal!

Apple Wedges

Where has the summer gone?  There are only 3 weeks left until we begin school here at our house.  I have to say this year, for some reason, I am not really looking forward to the beginning of  our homeschool routine.  But, no matter how much fun the summer has been, it must come to an end - the weather is certainly proving that.  I have spent considerable time coming up with new (overnight) casserole dishes to have ready for hot breakfasts - That excites me - A simple French Toast Casserole with Pecans, an moist Baked Oatmeal Casserole with Granny Smith Apples & a savory Egg Casserole with Cheddar Cheese & Onions. Some sliced bananas & apples on the side & we will have a good start to the day...Oh, don't forget my cup of coffee!!!

These Felt Apple Wedges are a sweet snack to have in the felt food pantry.  A great way to teach the little ones how to show their dolls & stuffed animals how yummy fruits are!  Ha Ha.

* These designs are my original work & may not be copied or reproduced without my permission.

Sunny Side Up?

Sunny Side Eggs & Strawberries

Yum - Breakfast - My favorite meal!

There's no getting around all the smiles that automatically come over my face when I work on these Sunny Side Eggs.  No matter how many I make, they still make me laugh.  I invision the little ones flipping them in a little frying pan & placing them on a plate with a Strawberry Slice garnish for their stuffed animals to enjoy.  How fun is this?!

(2 Sunny Side Eggs, 2 Strawberry Slices - $9.50)

* These designs are my original work & may not be copied or reproduced without my permission.

Shorties...

Today was a day to do nothing but watch football - I don't say things like this often!  There are always many things to do around the house - cleaning, wash, cooking, organizing, preparing for school, crafts, yard work, cleaning cars, grocery shopping, etc.  I have a tendency to be a bit over-the-top with chores & organization.  Today, it just didn't matter because football season started & there were special foods to be made & sitting around to be done - it felt good!  (tomorrow I'll probably work overtime!!)

A new set of Shorty Cup Cozies is coming to the shop - They are a little shorter than my original design, but the same width (they will fit 16-20 oz. to-go-cups).  These new cuties are approximately 3" tall.  They are big enough to keep your hand from touching the steaming hot cup, but still make a fun, stylish impact on your plain cardboard coffee experience!  Do you like them Short or Tall?  Maybe try them both!!!

Find me:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/kroshaycafe

Bye Bye, Lavender

The close of the summer season marks the end of my Lavender plants in bloom.  I made some more little purple clutches to celebrate the coming end of the season.  They measure about 7 1/4" wide & will be perfect for those little trips to the store or for my daughter's many trinkets!  This project also uses up some of my 'not-so-used' felts, fabrics, interfacing & buttons!  Don't you love using those little scraps & pieces that hang around just waiting for a new project to give them meaning & purpose...?!

Rugelach Cookies!

Rugelach Cookies waiting for a Tea Party!

Rugelach Yum-Oh!  My family call these cookies 'mini crescent roll-ups'!  I usually make them around the holiday season, although they rarely come out this perfect & sweet.  We put a nut/raisin mixture in the real cookies.  These pretend cookies have a brown filling that can be anything you like - nut, chocolate, raisin, or nutella.  They measure approximately 3" long x 1¼” wide - 6 cookies will come in a set this fall.

Stop by to see these Pretend Cookies:  http://www.etsy.com/shop/bugnikdesigns?ref=em

Bats in my Belfry!

Last night - dinner & conversation with friends at my favorite restaurant.  Today - Bats!  I just can't get them off my mind...

This year I decided to design a bat to add to the shop.  No, he is not a play cookie - he is an ornament!  Hang him on a package;  give him to a co-worker;  surprise your children in their lunch box;  etc.

In the evening, we enjoy sitting together on the patio, lighting a fire, talking about the day & waiting for the bats to begin their flight - They come alive in the dusk hours & are quite acrobatic in their movements.  This little guy is a fun representation of these soft tiny creatures!


Design an adorable shape.
Cut pieces out of felt.

 

Add a jute hanger.
Stuff with scraps.
Sew together. 

Vanilla & Mocha

I love chocolate!  These Creamy Vanilla Sugar Cookies have met the perfect match with the Chocolate Mocha Icing & Bead Sprinkles - Oh my.  If your family loves chocolate, this tin of cookies is a must for your little bakers collection of play sweets.

Chocolate Iced Sprinkle Cookies



A Remake...?

Ha Ha - This Bow Tie Pasta & Eyeball Set will be so much fun for your little goblins this year!  Instead of putting meatballs in the set, I put eyeballs.  Who knew a plain pasta dish could get such a fun makeover for the fall season???  I'm still working on the details & color & size, but look for it to be listed in the shop for autumn.  Your suggestions are always welcome!

Bow Tie Pasta & Eyeballs



Italian Bow-Tie Pasta

One of my favorite dishes - Italian Pasta with Tomatoes & Basil - Yum!  I'm not sure who has more fun playing with these felt pieces, me or the kids...

The soft Bow-Tie Pasta go into a pot on the play stove, then into a strainer to drain in the play sink.  Finally, top this Italian Meal with Cherry Tomatoes & Basil - Impress your guests while tossing the ingredients.

I made this little set for a new 3-year-old friend of ours.  I think she's going to love it!

Iced Sprinkle Sugar Cookies

Ready for the oven...!

 

Well, it's back to the basics around here.  I remember a few years back when all the pretend felt cookies had beaded sprinkles on them. Although we're having fun, being creative & thinking outside the box, I miss the beads & sprinkles!  I think felt food is getting slightly 'complicated' & these new sets are simple:  Pretend Iced Sugar Cookies with beaded Sprinkles.  No fancy stitching, tin, box, plate or basket to complicate things!  Girlie Pink, Chocolate or Rainbow Sets.   They are so basic, yet so full of sparkle & sweetness.  Just what your little pastry chef needs in their pantry, cookie jar or oven.  Get 'em while they're hot!

Strawberry Cream Sprinkle Cookies

Summer Strawberry Basket

Ripe Strawberry Basket

 There is something so special about Strawberries - They symbolize summertime with their bright colors & juicy sweetness, and they are the perfect addition to any Tea Party!  I designed this new set full of plump red strawberries (large, small & slices) - Imagine how cute it will be in the middle of the next Tea Party table or sitting in the play pantry. It's sad to think of the summer months slowly fading away, but this Strawberry Basket will be a welcome treat anytime of the year for your little ones!

Tea Party...?

Pretend Gourmet Sugar Cookies in this "Let's Have a Tea Party" treasury:

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTE4NTQ5NzB8NTczMjcwMTQx/lets-have-a-tea-party

Flowery Pin Brooch

 As I was cleaning out some of my bins late last night, I found a bunch of these Flower Pins unfinished.  I love finding projects that have been left behind & being inspired by them!  This is a great way to use left over wool felt scraps & wool sweaters.  They are so sweet on a pair of gloves or on a denim jacket or on a tote bag.  Enjoy!

Sweet Treats

  

Iced Sugar Cookies on Baking Sheet



Strawberry PopTarts









 

 



 

Bookmarks

Working on Friendship Bookmarks today...This day has proven to be a most frustrating day.  To be surrounded by these bright felt colors has certainly brightened my spirit.  I hope your day is happy & light.  

More Pastels

These "Very Mini Heart Sugar Cookies" are back in the shop.  They come in a small toile bag to keep them safe.  The colors in these cookies match the "Pastel Gourmet Felt Shortbread Cookies" in the shop.  Surprise your little baker with pretend cookies!

Play with your Food!

 Eggs & Bacon are on the list today.  Your little one will have fun putting these in their frying pan!!

Pink Princess Cookies!

Pink Princess Birthday Party

http://www.etsy.com/treasury/MTQ2MzM0ODN8NDE5NDg2NDkw/pink-princess-birthday-party

Friendship Bookmarkers

These Friendship Bookmarks with Pink Daisy Flowers couldn't be cuter!  I'll be adding some of these 15" markers (in various colors) to the shop over the next couple of days.