So here we begin

So I thought I would start with my Easter dilemma but since I don't want to ruin the surprise I will start with the last tea party I threw. This one was for my scrapbook group, I must say I love spending the day with these guys and gals looking at our photos and putting them in books to cherish forever. Oh, I digress, so this last month was my turn for snacks so I planned to do a tea party. Oh such fun I had making little shortbread topped with lemon curd and a fresh blueberry. Now I will have to admit I found this recipe online and like I usually do modified it just slightly but they came out wonderful. You can find the recipe here at the Tea Time website. I did not use their lemon curd recipe since I already had one from before. They do have many ideas and recipes if you want to check them out. I actually got the BLT bites from their website the sandwiches were a variety of salmon, turkey, warm

Dotted Shortbread Cookies

BLT Bites

roast beef, and a sweet raisin bread with apples and Cheddar cheese. I know what your thinking, what does baking have to do with crafting, well if your anything like me it all comes hand in hand. I enjoy baking and if I can do both in one day then I am a happy lady. So this day I got to throw a tea party and do some crafting. I will have to post pictures of my scrapbook pages another day. Maybe from the scrapbook expo where we spent all day scrapbooking. We reserved our table and packed our bags, but boy were we surprised on how some ladies take this very seriously.
Here is the spread, a mixture of tea sandwiches, scones, pound cake, savories and of course homemade strawberry jam, lemon curd, and honey fresh from the farmers market. Mmmm.... I may have to turn on my oven, right after I finish my Easter surprise! Oh that I will definitly share but not till after Sunday like I said before I wouldn't want to ruin the surprise. I will say it involves Easter eggs and... I know the suspense right, tell me about it I have been lurking on my birth month forum and I feel like we are the last ones to find out. Patience, I suppose not so long ago we had to wait the full nine months. I do know once I find out I will start on receiving blankets and of course burp cloths, bibs, and either dresses or pants. I love making receiving blankets they are so cute and can be personalized if Mama has a theme she wants to stick with. As I start making them I will be sure to have step by step instructions to share with you. Till then enjoy your day all.