Tutu Valance

Sugar & Spice Accessories has started a new venture on the Etsy store...window valances.  Tutus are so popular, girly, and beautiful....why not use them as home decor??  Here is a picture of what a tutu valance can look like. 

Pictured is a shorter length but I can make them up to 12" in length.  They are attached to the rods by ribbon.  You simply tie the ribbon that is provided to each end of the rod and then tie the small ribbons, that are attached to the valance, the length of the curtain rod.  Set the tutu valance over matching sheers and you have a complete window makeover.  Perfect for a nursery, little girls room, or nursery.  Check them out in my Etsy store at http://www.etsy.com/listing/85195284/tutu-window-valance-tulle-valance-custom  .  They are custom made so you get to choose from the colors that are listed and you simply provide the measurements that you would need. 

the simple things: Sugar and Spice Giveaway.

the simple things: Sugar and Spice Giveaway.: This ones for the GIRLS... the little girls! Sonya from Sugar and Spice Accessories will be giving away a HOLIDAY TUTU! Sonya is ...

Breast Cancer Awareness Bows - Bows for Boobies

In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness I have made some pink tulle bows with breast cancer ribbon jewels in the center.  I am selling these bows at local craft fairs for $5 and 100% of the proceeds with go to helping my sisters 3-Day Team that will be walking for the cause. 

If you are looking for your own fundraiser for your walking team or a just want to show your support for finding a cure for breast cancer then check out these bows and get yours today. 

I am selling them for only $3 and welcome all custom and bulk orders.  If you order 50 or more then I will only charge $1.50 per bow.  I will work with you in whatever way I can.  If you are interested please visit my Etsy store @ http://www.etsy.com/listing/78591419/breast-cancer-awareness-tulle-bows .  If you have a special order or request please feel free to contact me via my Etsy page.  I look forward to doing business with you and supporting the cause together. 

TuTus Galore

Got quite a few tutus made and posted up on my Etsy page.  They are full, colorful, handcrafted, durable, and beautiful.  To top it all of I take custom orders.  So if there is a unique color combination you want or a specific size all you have to do is let me know and it is yours.  Go to my store today and get your little girl a tutu she will love!  www.etsy.com/shop/2under2mom

Some New Creations

Some of the latest hair accessory creations made just for you!!  Check them out today at our store www.etsy.com/shop/2under2mom

Go to the right side of my blog and "like" our Facebook page.  Becoming a fan will keep you updated on the latest accessories added to the store.  Or go to... http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Sugar-and-Spice-Accessories/238540922823518

"Like" Me, Please!!!!!

I need people to "like" my Sugar and Spice Accessories Facebook page so I can get myself a normal "address".  Without 25 fans I am stuck with this crazy address...  http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Sugar-and-Spice-Accessories/238540922823518 .  Now how am I supposed to refer people to my page with this mess?????  So if you would be so kind...check out my page...and "like" me...PLEASE!!!!!!!!!  I have set it up so all you have to do is click on my facebook fan page on the right hand side of my blog.  Thank you and I look forward to you being a fan!!! 

Patriotic Cupcakes

Over Easter I made a rainbow cake and really enjoyed it...not just eating it...but making it too.  I love being able to add fun colors to food so I thought why not make some patriotic cupcakes for the 4th of July. 

I bought just regular white cake mix and made it like the back of the box instructed.  Once I mixed it all up I divided it into three bowls and colored the cake batter.  I use the gel food coloring as it seems to make brighter colors. 

I lined the cupcake pan and started with spooning in the red batter first.  The white cake mix has a gelled like consistency due to the egg whites so it is easy to "stack" colors without them mixing. 

Here is a picture of the blue cake batter spooned on top of the red batter.  You can see how it lays right on top without mixing.  

You can see just a bit of the red underneath. 

Finally I topped it off with the white cake mix...that didn't need colored. 

Cooked them according to the instructions.  Iced them with white icing to complete the red, white, and blue look.  I sprinkled with with red and blue confectioner sugar. 

Here is the cupcake in all its splendid glory right before getting devoured at our 4th of July picnic!

Here is what the inside looks like.  Patriotic huh? 

Bribery Works!

I recently started this venture of making hair accessories and tutu's...and am trying to sell them on Etsy.  I would be remiss if I did not plug my site at this moment... http://www.etsy.com/shop/2under2mom .  Anyway...once I make a headband, hair bow, whatever...I need to then take the pictures and post them online.  Of course I could just take pictures of the bow and post it...but that would be boring.  I think people like to see them on the kids to see what they will look like.  Well...lucky for me...I got 2 kids therefore I have 2 models..right?  WRONG.  Both hate wearing bows and both hate holding still for the camera so I can take a picture. 

Desperate times call for desperate measures....BRIBERY.  That is right folks...I bribed Ava into wearing the bow and into getting  her picture taken.  Take a look at how it all went down.  Oh and if you like the bow...you can find it at http://www.etsy.com/listing/76855669/pink-tulle-bow . 

Me:  "Ava can you pose so Mommy can take a pretty picture of the bow in your hair?" 
Ava:  "No" 

Me:  "I will give you a piece of candy if you let me take your picture" 
Ava:  "Where do I look?  In here?" 

Ava:  "I love candy" 

Ava:  "Oh man..candy makes me sooooo happy!!" 



Ava:  "I love bows and candy!!!" 



Brown & Blue Headband

Brown crochet headband embellished with this over sized blue Gerber daisy.  This headband looks just stunning on children and will dress up any outfit.  I thought this headband looked particularly nice on Ava because the flower matches her beautiful blue eyes.  Take a look...

 If you are interested in purchasing this headband, please visit my Etsy store @ http://www.etsy.com/shop/2under2mom

New Favorite!!

I think I have a new favorite color combination...cornflower blue and yellow!!  I made a headband this afternoon that has a cornflower blue crochet headband with a beautiful yellow flower and yellow tulle bow.  It is so softy and girly looking.  I think this headband would be perfect a flower girl in a cornflower blue and yellow wedding!!   Sure hope some one takes advantage of this headband and buys it...if not...I'm keeping it for my babies!!  So cute.......

Thanks for reading and check out my Etsy store if you are interested in this headband or perhaps others I have created... http://www.etsy.com/shop/2under2mom

Ice Cream Cupcakes

Thought it would be a nice summer treat and a nice surprise for the girls to make them a special dessert.  Being that they like ice cream and they like cupcakes...I thought I would try my hand at making them some ice cream cupcakes.  These are simply cupcakes that are baked inside of an ice cream cone and then decorated to look like an actual dripping cone of ice cream.  They were a big hit and the girls loved them! 

Here is how I did it....

1.  Mixed the box cake mix according to the package.  Lined my cupcake pan with cupcake liners, so the cones wouldn't stick, then placed the cones inside the liners. 

2.  I poured the prepared batter into the cone.  You don't want to fill them to full or they will spill out all over the place....I stopped at the line right before the top. 

3.  I cooked them for the amount of time that the box states to cook cupcakes.  I check them with a toothpick to make sure it came out clean and that they were done. 

4.  Next it was time to ice them.  I have a rather unique technique for icing.  I don't enjoy trying to ice my cupcakes and messing the frosting all up by getting cake chunks all over the place.  I take the frosting out of the tub and put it in a microwavable safe bowl. I put it in the microwave for about 25 seconds...just long enough to get it a little melted and smoother.  I then dip my cupcake, or in this case, my "ice cream" cone into the frosting.  This is a quick way to frost and it allows you to put just a moderate amount on your cupcake.  I'm not a huge fan of a ton of icing, nor do I like the calories, so this work out perfectly. 

5.  Now it was time to add the final touches..and decorate.  To top this tasty treat off I poured some ice cream hard shell syrup on top of the cupcakes.  Don't worry about the drips that go down the side...that is what gives it the look of melting ice cream.  To top it all off I sprinkled on some rainbow sprinkles.  I popped them in the fridge for a few hours to get the frosting to set nicely.  Tasty and fun treat!!