Mickey Cookies

Last week I tried to make a cookie cutter with the shape of Mickey's head. The tutorial is in here. And, I made 2 in different sizes. But the little one is very suitable with our need :D

I Know What I Did Yesterday :p

Here are the things that I did yesterday when my lil one slept like a angel (three hours napping, yey...!).

First, making a needlebook. I saw the one belongs to my mother-in-law, a simple needlebook with waterproof cover. It looked nice and very useful, especially with a toddler running around & taking everything she sees (for example, a pin cushion). Another thing, lately I like to take my sewing projects to my in-laws' house during our visit. So, it would be great to have one needlebook in my bag, but of course, I didn't want to buy (LOL).

Then I made one with all fabrics that I had at home. I used a piece of cotton fabric in polkadot as the outer, felt fabrics for the inside parts, and ribbons. I also used a piece of carton paper from a book delivery package to be put between the cotton and the red-color felt (note. used cardstock, pake karton bekas).

Second, I finished the little tote that I made for my lil one. This is the second tote bag I created from the scrap of jeans pants (see this blog). I started to sew the bottom part couple weeks ago, then put the pinky felt straps (handsewing) last week-end. It already looked pretty, actually. But too simple. So I added the polkadot fabric to cheer up the day :p

After, I cooked for lunch. It was not too special but healthy: rice, veggies and tofu (no photo, sowry :) ). At the same time, I prepared all things for baking some carrot cupcakes. I decorated a bit with pink almond paste (pate d'amande) in Mickey's head shape. Hm, that was a trial session, for the real Mickey-Minnie theme party in 2 weeks :D

Ok, done... :p

Taboulé & Houmous Libanais

In English: Tabbouleh and Hummus, specilities of Lebanon.

My first taboulé and houmous were made for today's dinner. It was very easy but a bit long in preparation (chopping, I mean). Fortunately, my baby was sleeping when I chopped, chopped and chopped :D

The recipe of taboulé is here and the houmous is here. All in french.

I'm happy that my husband loved those dishes I made. And he said "Delicious!" May be he was just missing the Lebanon resto that we used to visit in Lyon *because I do miss it...*