DIY Strawberry Vodka
I’ve got a giant container of strawberries in the fridge in my basement – I am DEFINITELY making some strawberry vodka this weekend, courtesy of Tide and Thyme! More: How-To: Make Your Own Infused Spirits @Craftzine.com blog
Food & Beverage
The latest DIY ideas, techniques and tools for cooking, brewing, feasting and festing.
Matte Board Cupcake Stand
This cupcake stand from Brittany Watson Jepsen on Oh Happy Day is awesome in its simplicity. All you need to make it is the free template, an X-Acto, some matte board, a ruler, and spray paint. Brittany uses gold spray paint on her stand, and paired with gold cupcake liners, the light reflection back and […]
Recipe: Bacon Chocolate-Chocolate Chip Cookies
Double chocolate and bacon in a cookie? These would be hard to resist. Laurie of Simply Scratch writes, “It was only a matter of time before I succumbed to the whole trend/obsession/idea of putting bacon IN a baked good.” After reading through this recipe, I am so glad she finally succumbed! More: How-To: Bacon Cinnamon […]
Brooklyn Distillery Packs DIY Distillation Equipment
The Industry City Distillery in Brooklyn, NY, distills its own sugar beet vodka using equipment they built in-house, with the help of The City Foundry, a “research and design group focused on improving small-scale manufacturing processes through the blending of science and art.” [thanks, Rich]
How-To: Father’s Day Necktie Cookies
Looking for a cute Father’s Day dessert? Whip up a batch of these adorable necktie cookies from Sue at Munchkin Munchies! [Via Craft Gossip] More: Ties Embroidery Patterns For Father’s Day @Craftzine.com blog Father’s Day Tie Pattern @Craftzine.com blog How-To: Make a Cigar Box Organizer for Father’s Day @Craftzine.com blog
Mason Jar Salad Lunches
Niki Lowry of The Daily Muse has a great idea for bringing a salad lunch to work — bring it in a Mason jar! On top of looking beautiful and inspiring everyone that opens the office fridge to want salad too, the vertical orientation serves a purpose. By layering from heaviest (dressing) to lightest (lettuce), […]
How-To: Cross-Stitch Cookies
I don’t think I’ll ever be satisfied with a basic tray of cookies ever again. This platter of cookies that reveal a cross-stitch design from Jessica Decker and Megan DeKok on Design*Sponge make me swoon. [via @TheLongThread] More: Cross-Stitch Manicure @Craftzine.com blog Cross-Stitched Eggs @Craftzine.com blog
