Bunny Love...

Hippity... Hoppity...We have a lovely trio of hand~crafted bunny puppets...

Created using Felt and embroidery floss...these little bunny's are the perfect addition to any puppet show:)

Bunny Love!

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Little Owlet Hand Puppets...Whoooo wants one of these!

Little Owlet Hand Puppets! 

Hand embroidered using felt and embroidery floss...

Perfect gifts for any age...They can also be used as candy containers at Christmas, Birthdays or any special occasion...

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Felted Mushrooms and Stumps...Yes Please!

Hello All!

I love mushrooms! I made these little projects over the weekend.

The first is a Mushroom Trinket Box. It is hand-painted and the mushroom is made from felt made from recycled plastic bottles and the accents are needle felted using bamboo fiber and 100% sheep's wool...

 These would look lovely on a mantle or as a centerpiece:)

Mushroom in a Terra-cotta pot ~ Needle felted using bamboo and wool fibers.

Old Stump...Needle Felted using polyester yarn and wool fibre on Felt. Perfect place to store your finger puppets...

Enjoy!

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Blueberry Muffins, Anyone?

I had a little time this afternoon so I decided to make some blueberry muffins!  While I really like muffins, mostly this was an excuse to use the adorable muffin tin liners that Ms. Rabbit gave to me a few weeks back!  They are so sweet and summery, I couldn't resist them any longer! 

The recipe I used started out as the BabyCakes "Blueberry Muffin" recipe but, as tends to happen, I got creative and changed it up a little! { BabyCakes: Vegan, (Mostly) Gluten-Free, and (Mostly) Sugar-Free Recipes from New York's Most Talked-About Bakery, by Erin McKenna. p. 32-33)

The BabyCakes recipe calls for spelt flour which is low in gluten, but not gluten-free.  That being the case, I made my own GF flour mixture out of the following:

1/2 cup millet flour
1/2 cup sorghum flour
1/2 cup almond flour
1/2 cup potato starch
1/4 cup coconut flour (a generous 1/4 cup)
1 tsp guar gum

Also, when I went to my cuboard I realised I was out of agave (Zut Alors!) and so I got to thinking abd decided that one banana mashed up really well would add the sweetness that I needed and some extra moisture as well!  You could, of course, use maple syrup, honey, or plain old sugar in place.

Finally, I used vegetable oil in place of coconut oil and added in 2 1/2 tsp of ground flax meal just because I like it! In the end, the recipe ended up looking like this:

                                     Rabbit and Bumble's Blueberry Muffins 

                                     2 1/4 cup GF flour mixture
2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp salt
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 mashed banana (REALLY mashed)
2/3 cup coy milk (could use any non-dairy milk)
2 tsps vanilla extract
1 tsp lemon juice
2/3 cup blueberries (fresh would be best, but I only had frozen so... )

Mix all dry ingredients together well.  Combine wet ingredients and add to the dry.  When well combined, add in the blueberries gently.  Scoop into lined muffin tin and bake for 20-22 minutes at 325F.  They will get brown and slightly "crisp" on the top.  When you take them out, let them cool completely before storing in an air-tight container for up to 3 days. Enjoy!

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Ahoy! New week, straight ahead!

Happy Monday, Everyone!  We thought we would start off our Monday by sharing some of our latest creative projects with you!

These little dishes were just some simple, white plates and bowls that we came across and then embellished with some porcelain paint!  Great for displaying candles, candies or anything else you can think of these dishes would also be neat hung on a wall!

The little characters to the left are made from recylced t.p. rolls and hand painted with acryclic paint.  On the suggestion of a friend, these little guys may end up as finger puppets!  Alternatively, we had thought to attach a cloth sac on the inside so they could be used as goodie-bags or party favours for a child's party! 

Whatever they end up being, it was fun making them and everything we worked on this weekend!  We are starting to get excited about our upcoming show in August so keep your eyes peeled for more details on when and where that will be happening!  In the mean time, drop us a line and tell us what you think!

Happy Monday! xx

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A little look-see at what keeps a Bee busy on the weekend!

While Amber was busy painting that gorgeous Mr. Fox, I tried my hand at painting and a few other things!

I found this miniature rocking-chair at the Lakefield Flea Market a few weeks ago and then, while watching The Wizard of Oz one evening, I thought it would look lovely with some poppies painted on it. The gold enamel was an afterthought but I like it! This would be cute in a child's room or even with a potted plant sitting on it! (Acrylic and gold enamel on wood)

 

   The candle holders are the result of a fun little DIY project that we had seen!  Fun and easy to make, the possibilities are really endless.  This set was made with rubber bands and some "frosty" spray paint (special made for working with glass).  Simple apply the bands (next time I am going to try working with some home-made stencils and leaves) on the glasses and apply a few coats of paint, waiting for it to dry between coats, of course.  After the paint dries gently slip the bands off of the glasses and voila! Some wonderful, home-made candle holders!

  

Happy crafting, all!  xx

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Rabbit's Newest Foxy Painting!

Rabbit's Newest Fox Painting....A step-by-step film of the painting process! 

Enjoy!

Happy Sunday!

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Beat the Heat! (Enjoy Responsibly xx)

So here we are on a gorgeous Saturday evening.  Ms. Bumble and hubby just finished off a delicious dinner of homemade chickpea burgers and sweet potato fries and to wash it down I concocted a little drinky-poo!

Vanilla-Berry "Soda"

Combine 1 1/2 oz of whisky with coke (diet coke, pepsi, or even rootbeer could be delightful!) in a tall glass with a few cubes of ice.  Throw in a 1/2 tsp of vanilla extract and a few fresh (or frozen) raspberries and, Voila!  A fresh, not overly sweet drink for a summer evening!

Check in tomorrow for a peak at the other projects we've been working on! 

Happy Saturday xx

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Whimsical Crow, Owl and Bunny Tags! Perfect for gifting!

It was a hot and humid Wednesday! And because its the first day of Summer! I thought it was a perfect day to make gift tags.  For this project, I used packing tags, instant expresso coffee, black ink pens and coloured pencils.

 I love crows...Four crow tags...

 Little Owl Tags...

My favourite little bunnys...

Every tag is handdrawn and coloured  and completely unique!

Happy Summer Solstice Everyone!

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Bread and why I can't live without it ...

Happy Monday, Everyone!

We had a fantastic weekend involving visiting, garage saling, baking, celebrating the fathers in our lives, and--at least for Ms. Bumble and her hubby--driving driving DRIVING!  Good times were had by all and we hope your weekends' were fabulous as well!

After every weekend comes the dreaded M-word: Monday.  BUT never fear!  We have something to share with you that will make your Monday into a FUNday (cheesy? TOO BAD!)

What is it, you might ask, that could possibly lift my sunken spirits on this most odious day of the week?  The answer is simple: Bread.  What's not to love about bread?  It smells good, tastes good, and can be very nutritious--not to mention that for most of us, bread is a major component of at least one meal per day.  This bread recipe is vegan and GF (bonus!) and is SO easy to make you really just have to give it a go!  It is a yeasty flatbread and believe it or not it stays flexible, soft, and chewy even though it is GF!

I found the root recipe for this bread at http://www.pennilessparenting.com/ (Thanks, Penny!) and had to try it right away.

Flatbread: Vegan, GF, and Fast!

1/2 cups brown rise flour
1/2 cup millet flour
1/2 cup potato starch
1/2 cup tapioca starch
2 tbsp yeast
4 tsp xantham gum (can use guar gum but yields a denser, more chewy bread)
1 1/2 cups warm water
3 teaspons liquid sweetner (honey, agave, maple syrup)
2 tsp olive oil
2 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp salt
Spices if desired (don't overburden your dough)

Pre-heat oven to 400F
Step 1: Mix all dry ingredients together well.
Step 2: Combine all wet ingredients in a separate bowl.  Add to dry and mix well.
You will have a sticky dough that holds to itself.  Pour/scoop this dough out onto a baking sheet that has been lined with PARCHMENT PAPER (trust me on this: use parchment paper and nothing else!  It is crucial~) and use a spatula dipped in warm water to help you spread the dough out into a rectangular shape on the tray.  When you have it spread out evenly, place in your oven and bake for approximately 35 minutes or until golden brown on top.  You will likely see bubbles forming in the dough suring baking: this is good!  When it has cooked, remove it from the oven on the tray and let cool for 20-30 minutes before cutting.
[ The original recipe doesn't call for you to allow the yeast to proof in the warm water and honey mixtures so I haven't done this HOWEVER feel free to try it out because I suspect it will yield a fluffier bread!]

Flatbread: finished!

Ms. Rabbit and Ms. Bumble used these little flatbreads to make pizzas this weekend (carmalized onions, sauteed mushrooms, garlic, olive oil! mmmmm) but you could do any number of things with them!  While they are fresh, they are flexible enough to be used as hotdog buns!  You could grill up some veggies and make a delicious open faced sandwich. You would even take the sweeter path and lightly brush the top with some vegan margarine (Earth Balance or Becel vegan margarine) and sprinle some cinnamon sugar on there and have a nice, warm, oven toasted "french toast" in the morning!

I know these will be a staple in my home from now on and I hope you enjoy them!  If you find a new way to use the finished bread or try your hand at modifying the base recipe (successfully or not!) we would love to hear from you! Drop us a line in the comment box below!

Happy Monday! xx

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Even Pug's need Puppets...

Just out of the puppet workshop...and we have Mr. Pug with his favourite bunny puppet:)

What a cutie! He and others will be making an appearance at Rabbit and Bumble's Open Air Market in August.

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PRESTO PESTO!: A VEGAN AND GF DELIGHT!

HOW THE HECK DOES A PERSON HAVE PESTO ON A VEGAN AND GLUTEN FREE DIET?



Sweet-Pea Pesto

TONIGHT I WHIPPED UP A LITTLE SOMETHING FOR MYSELF AND THE HUBBY: SWEET-PEA PESTO.  WE LOVED IT AND I HAVE SOME GREAT IDEAS FOR WAYS TO CHANGE IT UP!

SWEET-PEA PESTO

3 CUPS OF SWEET GREEN PEAS (COOKED)

1.5 CUPS OF NATURAL ALMONDS

1 LARGE HANDFUL OF FRESH BASIL

1 TBSP OLIVE OIL

1 TSP LEMON JUICE

1/2 TSP SALT

BLEND IN A FOOD PROCESSOR OR BLENDER UNTIL SMOOTH.  YOU MAY HAVE TO ADD A LITTLE WATER IF IT IS TOO THICK!

BON APPÉTIT!

SOME IDEAS TO JAZZ IT UP!

* ADD 1/2 CUP OF NUTRITIONAL YEAST (ALSO CALLED GOOD TASTING YEAST) FOR A LITTLE TANG! 

* SUBSTITUTE STEAMED BROCOLLI OR EDAMAME (OR BOTH!) IN PLACE OF PEAS

* TRY A MORE TRADITIONAL PINE NUT OR PERHAPS EVEN A WALNUT OR CASHEW IN PLACE OF ALMONDS

FOR DINNER TONIGHT I PUT THIS PESTO ON SOME RICE NOODLE ROTINI AND WE TRIED IT AS A DIP AS WELL!  BOTH WORKED BEAUTIFULLY AND I AM SURE THERE ARE MANY MORE GREAT WAYS TO PUT THIS HEALTHY, HEARTY, GUILT-FREE PESTO TO GOOD USE!  ENJOY XX

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Do you Believe?

Do you believe in  cute bunny banners? We do!
We created this cute little banner using thick felt. Its painted with acrylic paint and is hand embroidered. The Bunny's are also hand painted. We found this lovely grosgrain ribbon at Fabricland! 

Bunny!

Happy Monday Everyone!

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It's time to get Mossy!

We made these mossy letters for a 50th Birthday Party. However, they would work well for an anniversary, wedding or any special event!

Step One:
We collected the moss from a woods nearby our property...if this isn't a possibility, you can purchase bags of moss from craft stores like Michael's or florists.

Step Two:
For the letters/numbers, we cut out shapes out of plywood but foam board would work just as well.

Step Three:
So the wood would not show, we painted the numbers with acrylic paint...you can use dark green, brown or black.

Step Four:
We placed pieces of the moss on the board and wrapped wire around it securing it. Just keep adding pieces and wrapping it with wire until you achieve the fluffiness you want. If you are using dried moss, you can glue the moss to the board with a glue-gun.

Step Five:
Because we were attaching the letters to the side of our cottage, we just screw-nailed them on. However, for something different, attached wire or ribbon to the back and hang the letters anyplace you like!

Happy Sunday Everyone!

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How to make a fantastic Party Banner!

Hi All...Rabbit here...
We are celebrating a birthday this weekend and thought we would share some pictures of the party banners that we made for the event.
The first banner is made from raw canvas and hand painted with black acrylic paint. I drew the letters free hand...but if your not that adventurous... just enlarge letters on your computer...cut them out...trace around and voila!
We sewed a simple flap over the back and hung the letters from a jute rope.
A really fun project and you can use any font that you like!

For the smaller striped banner...you can recycle old fabrics that you have lying around the house. We used striped fabric we bought ages ago at IKEA and raw canvas. For an extra handmade touch, we stenciled leaves on the canvas using apple green acrylic paint. The ribbon was a lovely grosgrain printed with little birds that we found at Michaels. After we finished all the triangles of fabric, we ran them through the sewing machine. The different fabrics create a more eclectic look and its a great chance to recycle left over bits that you have saved for the next project. I know I can't throw away scraps and this worked perfectly!

 And remember we will have a selection of banners for sale at our Open-Air Market in August...stayed tuned for details!
Happy Weekend Everyone!

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BANNER-IFIC!

MS. BUBMLE GOT BUZZZZY LAST NIGHT
AND MADE SOME BANNER PIECES FROM
OLD JEANS, CROCHETTED FLOWERS,
AND--OF COURSE--RIBBON! 

(WE WOULD LOVE TO HEAR WHAT YOU THINK ABOUT
OUR CRAFTY-PROJECTS, THE BLOG, OR CRAFTING IN
GENERAL!  DROP US A LINE IN THE COMMENT BOX!)

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TREATS AND TAGS!

Lemon-Cranberry Scones (modified Babycakes
Spelt Biscuit recipe! Thanks Babycakes New York)

MS. BUMBLE WAS BUZZING AROUND HER KITCHEN THIS MORNING AND WHIPPED UP A FEW LEMON-CRANBERRY SCONES! (VEGAN AND GF, OF COURSE *WINK* )

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