Whatcha Working on Wednesday

Well, I have been busy to say the least. I have had a couple requests for some sugar molds and pantry cakes so I have been busy making those. It is funny because I was joking with my Mom the other day that I have my own sugar mold and pantry cake business (lol). The funny thing is that I had a dream that my business went under..... uh yeah, I am way too into making all of these sugar molds and pantry cakes to say the least. I have seen so many recipes out there for pantry cakes, one of which I want to try, but I am not a coffee drinker so I have to find someone that is so I can have their leftover coffee grounds. Until then I will just make them the way that I know how which is easy, but requires alot of sugar. My husband was just happy to have sugar back in the house last night. My poor hubby!

Well, here are some sugar molds that I have made..... I personally like the ones on the left vs. the far right one. I just like the thinner cheese cloth from JoAnn's vs. the thicker Wal-Mart cheese cloth.

Here is my bowl of coffee water that I always seem to have around the kitchen. Yep, I unfortunately don't have a crafting room or anything fancy like that. I seem to do most of my crafting in the kitchen or at least what I can.
Here are some smaller pantry cakes that I have been making for myself. I have a couple already, but I wanted a couple more so I could place them in a bowl on top of my stove top cover. I thought that would look awfully prim. Once they are done drying, I definitely need to apply the coffee water because these are far from dark for me. I like mine to be darker and more prim looking.
After making myself a larger pantry cake over the weekend, my Mom requested that I make her one. So, since I am headed back to visit them on Good Friday, I thought it would be great that I could take her that pantry cake and after applying a couple coats of coffee water, it should definitely be dry and ready to go next week. She is quite excited about getting it........ so, this picture if for you Mom.
After working on all of these sugar molds and pantry cakes, I have also decided to work on tweaking a few things. Remember that red shutter that I purchased from Amish Country? Well, I am still not totally satisfied with it so back to the drawing board I go. Someone recommended that I put a large ladle on it with a candle in it and that looks great so far and now I just need to work on a few other items. I will keep you posted on how that turns out. Right now I am enjoying the songs of a robin out in our backyard and hoping that it stays warm here in Ohio until next winter. I still need to get out and work on my flower beds.......weeds need to be pulled and I just need to straighten them up and prepare them for the summer. Oh, I just can't wait for warmer days.