22.12.11

Gum Drops

Last week I was (again) strolling through the foyer of my local library, past the little 2nd-hand book shop which is an endless treasure trove.  A volume of recipes and entertaining tips by the inimitable Martha Stewart caught my eye and I quickly paged through the book. There were several appealing recipes, but the moment my eyes landed on instructions using *gumdrops* to create tiny people, snowmen and birds I knew I had to have this book!

 Off to the store I went for some supplies...

 My little Mr. built this tiny alien monster with a face only a mother could love,

 And our neighbor, the lovely Miss A. constructed a house, a sofa, and also a variety of creatures...

I joined in the fun and came up with this toadstool and a bird.  For more ideas using gumdrops you can visit Martha Stewart's website here and here...

 And if you undertake this slightly sticky project, I hope you have as much fun as we did!

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9 comments:

  1. CarrieDecember 22, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Oh, how fun!! We will definitely have to do this one once things calm down around here with the Christmas/birthday buzz (only a little over a week to go).

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  2. eidolonsDecember 22, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    What a great idea! I love your mushroom - of course! (:

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  3. SDecember 22, 2011 at 6:28 PM

    Oh gumdrop birds! yummy, clever you.

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  4. Lacey (schoolhousefarm)December 23, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    i do not like gumdrops--but I LOVE these. what a find!

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  5. CarrieDecember 28, 2011 at 4:54 AM

    Thank you for sharing at Sharing Saturday, Margaret! I hope you had a wonderful Hanukkah!

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  6. michelleDecember 8, 2014 at 8:33 PM

    what book please?

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    1. m. bloomDecember 8, 2014 at 8:43 PM

      I don't think I have the book anymore (I cannot find it at the moment), but there are some nice tutorials on her website http://www.marthastewart.com/273470/gumdrop-pops/

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    2. michelleDecember 8, 2014 at 9:49 PM

      Thank you, I think I've found it, Martha's Parties/Projects for Holidays, hoping to make the gumdrop people. Your toadstool and bird are adorable! :)

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    3. m. bloomDecember 8, 2014 at 9:52 PM

      Thanks Michelle! I had a look at your blog -- it's gorgeous!
      mb

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