Sophia's World

Afternoon Baking

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Sat, 21 Jun 2014 15:53:00 +0000

Decided it was an afternoon to do a little baking and decided to try my hand for the 2nd time at the delicious SHARLOTKA APPLE CAKE. It is the easiest & quickest cake to whip up for an afternoon tea with friends or a quick dessert to serve with cream or ice cream. "Sharlotka" a Russian version of an apple pie.

Ingredients:

3 Eggs

1 Cup Sugar

1 Cup Flour

4 Large Apples

Method:

Wash, peal and dice apples into one inch pieces.

Using a mixer, beat eggs with sugar, until it’s three times in volume.

Using a spatula, fold in flour by thirds; be very gentle with the dough, to not overmix it and lose the fluffiness.

Lay out the diced apples on the bottom of a 9 inch pan. Cover apples with cake batter, shake the pan a bit, to spread batter between each apple piece.

Bake it at 180 for 40 minutes, check, using a wooden toothpick. If the cake is ready, the dough should not stick to the toothpick. Once the cake will cool off a little, turn it over with the bottom up and dust with some powdered sugar.

Original recipe can be found here....enjoy.

My gorgeous cake stand and cake saucers come from Mr Price Home, years ago.

Cards to go

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 13:54:00 +0000

I had to make 2 cards for 2 special occasions. One was for a party Amy was going to last weekend, and the other an Engagement card for a close friend's daughter. I did some layering with some of the elements on the cards.

Supplies used: AC White cardstock, Pebbles Felt Shapes, Glitz 6x6 PP - Sunshine in my Soul, Silhouette Cameo - Two Hearts

Supplies used: AC White cardstock, Crate Paper 6x6 PP - DIY Shop, Doodlebug Sugar Coating Glitter, Random brown flower, Silhouette Cameo - Happy Birthday Card

Thanks for stopping by...

New March Issue

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Tue, 11 Mar 2014 11:08:00 +0000

Of Scrapbook Generation is now available online...awesome mag filled with ideas & tips.

Click here for the magazine, happy reading...

Pagemaps Sketch & Jot Challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Sun, 23 Feb 2014 18:53:00 +0000

My cousin Nathalie asked me to join her and her Mauritian friends playing with the sketch challenge running for February at PageMaps, of course I can never resist a challenge and getting some creative time, especially when mine had disappeared for a while, but I am happy to think that this sketch might have kick-started my MOJO again...

So, decided to use my recent stash I got from Svetlana at Colorful Memories. I loved working with these Webster's Pages - Allison Kreft Recorded range, the papers are so fresh & funky.

This gorgeous site by Kim Archer who runs Jot Magazine was also having a challenge, which was to use the mood board below to inspire your project.

I twisted the sketch around and came up with this.

Supplies used: American Craft - White CS, Webster's Pages - Allison Kreft Recorded PP range, Kaisercraft Rob-ons - Family, Ranger Stickles - Platinum, Random Brown Sequins, Random Wooden Word Love Strip.

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Love me some...

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 07:58:00 +0000

Cosmo Cricket, got a sweet message from Julie Comstock that I was the FB winner of the Giveaway she posted and I am so thrilled, as I totally love all their products, even if not easily accessible in South Africa.

Thank you once again, much appreciated and cannot wait to put them to use when they arrive...

Signature Testing

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Fri, 14 Feb 2014 20:22:00 +0000

Testing my Signature...

Studio Calico Fun

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Sat, 25 Jan 2014 05:34:00 +0000

While CHA 2014 is all on the go and happening...Studio Calico are hosting fun challenges to part in it, so I decided nothing better than jumping in with 2 feet to get the creative juices flowing again.

Challenge 1 - Had to lift one of the members and I chose Stephanie Bryan, love her clean and fresh lines.

This was my LO

Supplies used: AC cardstock - white, Me and My Big Ideas Pocket Speciality Cards, Chic Tags - Good Tidings Rub-ons, Chic Tags - Good Tidings Clear Tags, Kraft Stickers, Prima Pearls, Tim Holtz Distress Stain - Brushed Pewter, SC Mister Huey's Mists - Gold, Extras are Washi Tape and pieces of PP scraps.

Challenge 2

Had to be inspired by this image and it's colours, so I made a birthday card and think it turned out just great.

Supplies used: Simple Stories - Vintage Bliss PP, Doodlebug Twine, Sequins - random, Happy Birthday ribbon - random.

Thanks for stopping by...♥

MY CHA FAVS

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Sat, 11 Jan 2014 14:22:00 +0000

I am loving all the little sneaks happening all over on the Social media boards...

First up, how cute are these from Glitz Designs...

Then onto some Pink Paislee...

What do you think of these cute Cosmo Cricket goodies...I am in love!!!

I would love to hear what are some of your favs things from the new collections out there...♥

Forgot to share

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Thu, 09 Jan 2014 05:00:00 +0000

I tried out for the Doodlebug Design DT recently, but did not make it. So I decided to show you the projects I made for my entry.

Supplies used: Doodlebug Design - Sweet Cakes collection.

Thanks for popping in to see...♥

Happy Mail Day

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Wed, 08 Jan 2014 08:05:00 +0000

Finally got some of my gorgeous stash arriving here...

Due to our postal system taking long for things to get to us from overseas, my Citrus Twist December kit finally arrived and I am loving all the goodies in it...

Also received my Box from Stephanie (my oh so sweet friend in the US). It was a few things I ordered from Me and My Big Ideas and some Tim Holtz Distresser Daubers a while ago which she kept aside for me to post over Christmas time. She was so sweet to add in a few little extras...love you GF xxx

As I stated in my previous post, this year I plan on being more creative and getting my hobby back on track, as I have missed it so...!

New Year, New Beginnings

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Tue, 07 Jan 2014 12:46:00 +0000

Well, we are already into 2014 and things are starting off on a good foot. I have chosen my OLW for 2014 , which I am hoping will be an easy one to stick to.

I have made a pact with myself to blog more here on a creative note and take part in loads of fun and creative projects this year...

Watch this place closely for lots of fun and inspiration....♥

Sketch Time

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:28:00 +0000

Over at Paper Bakery...

Decided I would play along with their Sketch #16.

I used some Doodlebug product that I still had left over and created this Christmas LO of the girls and I, have to say I am quite pleased on how it turned out.

Supplies used: Doodlebug PP - Sweet Cakes collection, AC - Grey CS, Celebr8 - Lanki Card Border Words, MM - Glitter Bling Alpha Red, Doodlebug Twine, Kaisercraft - Family Rubons, Glitz Icing - Black, MM - random brads, Chipboard frames, Tim Holtz Distress Stain - Brushed Pewter & Picket Fence, Mister Huey's - Silver.

Merry & Bright Tag - Kerri Bradford

Thanks for popping by...♥

I love me some Citrus Twist

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Wed, 06 Nov 2013 06:45:00 +0000

I am super excited to try these and cannot wait to get my hands on this stash below...I have always been a HUGE fan of Citrus Twist Kits and Trina really puts the prettiest goodies in them...♥

They have this awesome referral program going on, so if you do sub...please mention my name in your comments field, it will be worth our while...!

Subscriber referral special! Back by popular demand we are offering a subscriber referral special. When you refer a friend who signs up for a 3- or 6-month sub by November 15th, both you and your friend will get an embellishment grab bag (retail value $20). Be sure to ask your friend to mention your name in the comments section at checkout. You can check out our kits here: citrustwistkits.com/kits

Here is a video to show you the gorgeous yumminess in the kits...

Cannot wait to start playing again...♥

Always a photo moment

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Mon, 04 Nov 2013 18:24:00 +0000

I have had this project on my desk for some weeks now, and decided it was time to finish it off and get it uploaded finally...

Was a photo I took of my beautiful big girl Amy, while on holiday at Bushman's Nek this year. The photo just captures her true innocence and sweet, shy nature.

I was grateful to receive some awesome product samples from Debbie Morgan of Panda Paints to try out. Gesso is something that is hard to get here in SA, so they have brought out their own moulding paste and it is the same stuff to me... Also got to use her Mister - Stormy Sky. Thanks Debbie, your products are awesome to play with.

Supplies used: AC cardstock, Kaisercraft Templates, Panda Paints Moulding Paste & Mists, Pebbles Seen & Noted PP, Tim Holts Distress Stain - Picket Fence, Cameo, Misc alpha stickers, Misc bicycle embellishment.

Thanks for stopping by...♥

Up for the challenge

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Tue, 17 Sep 2013 18:55:00 +0000

I landed up on this very talented lady, Kerri Bradford's blog recently and saw that she was running a challenge...as you know me, always up for those. I also knew I had just the perfect photos to use for it showcasing the talented teachers at the recent SA Scrapbook Convention....

Pulled out a little stash from my Citrus Twist kits and started to play along...this was my end result, have to say quite pleased with it too...

Here are a few of the close-ups to show you the details...

Supplies used: Fancy Pants - The Good Life, Pebbles - Seen & Noted PP, The Paper Bakery Flairs, Tim Holtz Distress Glitter - Pumice Stone, Tim Holtz - Mini Attacher, Prima Pearls, Chipboard Butterfly, White & Teal CS. Handmade felt Heart.

Thanks for stopping by...♥

Had to share

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Wed, 11 Sep 2013 16:51:00 +0000

This sweet friend of mine Svetlana Austin has opened up a beautiful online shop called Colorful Memories, super cute things to buy there...I'm sure there will be something that will interest you there!

She is also running an awesome giveaway on her blog, why not pop on over there and try your luck...she has an awesome prize up for grabs!

Thanks for popping by...♥

Sketch time

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Wed, 14 Aug 2013 17:45:00 +0000

Over at Citrus Twist Kits and I decided to play along.

This was the sketch below...

This is my version of it...

Supplies used: Crate PP - Fourteen Sparks, Pebbles PP - Walnut Grove - Grace, AC PP - XOXO, Pebbles Seen & Noted PP, AC Thickers - Doll Vanilla, Misc Wood Shapes, Misc Brads, AC Green House - Foam Flowers.

Thanks for looking...♥

Being crafty on Women's Day

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Fri, 09 Aug 2013 14:11:00 +0000

Today we have a day off work, as we celebrate Women's Day, so what better way to spend it on this chilly winter's day, by being creative in my room...

I finally managed to complete my project for Studio Calico's Toolbox class - Digital 01.

We had to use a chevron template and add our own pattern papers into it, then used brushes to add a word and then if it off.

Here is my LO using their digital elements provided, and I have to say I love how it turned out, not bad for a first timer...!

You will notice my photos are a lot clearer using my new birthday present (Canon 50mm F1.4), still need to practice a bit more with it etc, but getting there slowly. Thanks for popping by...♥

Getting creative this weekend

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Thu, 08 Aug 2013 20:31:00 +0000

I signed up for the Studio Calico Toolbox class a little while back. It started this week, but I just have not had time to get to it and get going...

So, with tonight being the start of a 3 day long weekend, I finally jumped in and got going.

The first week is about digital creations and I am learning so much already.

I should have a few projects to show you by the end of the weekend...so watch this space!

Thanks for popping in...♥

Princess Rockstar

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Sun, 14 Jul 2013 17:02:00 +0000

I already knew what the title was going to be for this sweet photo of Miss Chloe, after she had her hair done a short while. She gladly posed for me to take some photos of her...she is my Poser this one, and loves being in the limelight.

She is a huge lover of anything music related, as well as music instruments. I think it is time we sent her off for guitar lessons...

I wanted to keep the page very simple and not too cluttered, yip I seemed to use yet again American Craft products...this was my end result, must say, I am very happy with it.

Supplies used: AC cardstock; AC Amy Tangerine Sketch Book 6x6 PP; Studio Calico - Heyday Collection PP; Amy Tangerine Remarks Palette Accent & Phrase Sticker Book; AC Daydreams Flair Button; Misc Rub-on swirls; Scenic Route rub-ons - My Girl; Misc barcode washi tape I got in a swap.

Silhouette Cameo - Rockstar & Princess

Thanks for stopping by...♥

All in the packaging...

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Sat, 13 Jul 2013 18:30:00 +0000

We have been invited to my good friend's daughter's birthday lunch next Saturday, so thought I would get a little creative in her gift wrapping.

Used my trusty new Cameo, did I tell you that I have now fallen in love with this baby, it is simply the best and has limitless ideas...

~ the gift box, that will be beautifully presented with tissue paper inside around the gift ~

~ a few close-ups of the details ~

Supplies used:- AC Daydreams pattern paper, AC cardstock, black & white stitched grosgrain ribbon, large pearl brad, small pearl stick on jewels, Celebrate word from Studio G, odds and ends from stash lying on my table.

Silhouette Cameo - 3D Pop Out Flower Message Box

Thanks for popping by...♥

A little AC fun

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 11:24:00 +0000

I simply love American Craft products and all it has to offer...its fun, colourful and whimsy, all rolled into one.

Another LO using a photo of Amy & I at a friend's wedding in March this year, we all had to wear white, and the bride got to wear yellow...it looked awesome.

Supplies used: AC Kraft & White Cardstock, AC PP from the Daydream Collection, Embellishments from the Daydream collection, AC Amy Tangerine Paper Tabs - Daybook, AC Greenhouse Foam Flowers, AC Glitter Tape - Pink, Mister Huey's Mists - Leaf Green.

The doily border used was from Silhouette - Teardrop Frame Set

Thanks for stopping by...♥

Being Creative

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Sun, 07 Jul 2013 11:03:00 +0000

This was a LO I made a while ago, but never got round to photographing it in time for the sketch challenge over at My Mind's Eye...

The was a photo taken at my good friend Manuela's wedding in December 2012 and yip, somehow we look like red lobsters...lol

Supplies used: My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found 2 - Sunshine Range

Thanks for stopping by...♥

R & R at Bushman's Nek Resort

noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 18:43:00 +0000

We just got back from a wonderful week at Bushman's Nek Resort in the Berg. Had the most awesome Winter weather anybody could have asked for. With chilly nights and us sitting around the fire sipping on warm drinks and playing games.

The four us had a great time on our 1 hour out-ride, so much so, that Amy went again the next day. Took walks to the waterfall in Lesotho and the farm...

Towards the end of our week, the weather turned colder and there was snow on the mountains the day we left.

If you want to see our photos, you can go here...

I also have a few projects that need to be photographed and will share all those soon, so watch this space.

Thanks for stopping by...♥

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noreply@blogger.com (Sophia) — Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:13:00 +0000

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