Damn Mermaids!

Happy Easter! 

It is finally starting to feel like spring around these parts, which couldn't have come at a better time because I was starting to look into moving to a warmer climate or call a shrink who specializes in seasonal affective disorder.  These Chicago winters can be a drag. 

Also, I chopped off like 8 inches of my hair! I thought I wanted long mermaid hair, but when it came time to actually style, dry, do anything to it, it was waaaaay too time consuming. (Damn mermaids and all their available hairstyling time).  I blame Spring. It seems to have a funny way of bringing on a need for change and awakening new creative ventures. 

 I also would like to get more tattoos, move to a new house, travel to far away places, meet new people, read new authors and listen to new music. Basically do anything NEW. If you know of any awesome new books, musicians, places, people things let me know!  Heres to spring, and new adventures! 

Rainbow Cloud Marshmallow Pops!

I love easy treats. And these are about as easy as they come. Just pipe some rainbow frosting on top of a jumbo marshmallow, add an edible sugar shamrock using some left over frosting as the "glue"(those adorable edible shamrock sugars are available in our shop!) or just draw on your own cute face. Then just add a green striped straw as a handle (also found in our shop!) and that is it! Now you have much more time to go searching for that pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

* to create the rainbow frosting I followed this tutorial: Tie-Dye Frosting for Cupcakes

 

Have a happy St. Patrick's Day! 

Sugar Fox Shop Open For Business!

So it's been pretty quite over here on the blog, but for good reason! Our Etsy shop is now up and running! I've been waiting a long time to be able to open and that time is finally arrived! 

We are going to be selling the cutest vintage style baking, craft and party supplies! Keep an eye out here for more tutorials, coupon codes and adventures in small business ownership! Check out our shop at www.etsy.com/shop/sugarfoxshop ! 

Four Leaf Cover Molding Sugar Decorations

Foxy Valentine Treats

Hi! These dipped marshmallow foxes are super easy to make and are so cute for valentines day! Lets get started: 

Not only are they cute but you don't need many supplies. Candy Melts, Gel Writer (in white), Almond slices, Jumbo Marshmallows

(I found mine in the authentic mexican aisle in Meijer...weird right?), toothpicks, and some cute striped party straws.(pssst you can find these in our new supply shop opening up very soon www.etsy.com/shop/sugarfoxshop)

Use a cute party straw as the "dipping wand" for your marshmallows 

Dip each marshmallow in your melted chocolate at an angle

When you're done dipping you should have a triangle shape at the top of your marshmallow 

I set this aside for a bit on parchment paper so the chocolate can dry. If you're in a hurry you can pop them in the fridge as well.



Then use your gel writer to make dots for the eyes nose and add the tail





I dipped a toothpick in my melted chocolate and used it to drag out from the middle of the tail to create a "bushy" effect



Now we need to make the ears. Just dip your almond slices in the melted chocolate.



You can dip the whole ear or half, whichever you prefer. Stick them on the top of your marshmallow and thats it! I added a bit of white to the ears as well, you know, so they looked super real. lol 



And there you have it, super cute chocolate fox marshmallows. These would look great on a valentines dessert table,or wrapped up in a cellophane bag with a cute tag! Let me know if you tried these and how they turn out for you! 

Changes!

Hi Y'all.... so I'm currently updating some things on the blog here so you might notices some weird things and some changes! I felt like I needed to refresh the look around here. You know like dying your hair or buying a new outfit, but without the ruined towels or credit card interest payments....anywho it might be a few days til all the kinks are worked out :) 

My 1st Vlog!

P.S. this is slightly embarrassing to watch, but hopefully I get better at them! 

Race Day!

I ran my second 5K this morning. I shaved two minutes off my time! *pats self on back* And then I spent the next four hours on the couch. But, ya know, at least I did it! I've been trying to run three times  a week. I used to smoke. Yeah I know, super disgusting. I quit 6 months ago and I felt like now is the time to really whip my lungs back into shape. Not to mention wanting to loose some pounds. Were planning a vacation to Florida in October and it's my goal to be beach ready by then. 


My sister and Mom came out with Ryan and I and ran. * Thats my sister's super serious race face**Also the sun was totally in my eyes, that's what I get for not wearing sunglasses.* There was about 500 hundred runners! Good times were had all around. Were currently on the hunt for the next race. I think it helps me stick with running each week if I know I have a 5K coming up on the horizon.