--- title: "Making & baking" url: https://darlinglovelylife.com/category/making-baking/ description: "Every Making & baking entry published on Darling Lovely Life, 2011–2015 — 24 in all." published: 2014-11-06 updated: 2014-11-06 --- # Making & baking Published 2014-11-06 Label 24 entries. --- ## November 2014 6 November 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [In a sea of somebodies, is there room for my creativity to shine?](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/11/in-a-sea-of-somebodies-is-there-room-for-my-creativity-to-shine/) I know a lot of creative types read this blog. I read so many incredible comments from artists, musicians, designers, chefs, bakers – a collective of clever, inventive and imaginative people. There… --- ## October 2014 31 October 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [Darling lovely gold glittery Halloween pumpkin tutorial!](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/10/darling-lovely-gold-glittery-halloween-pumpkin-tutorial/) Happy Halloween 2014, spooktacular Darling Lovely readers! To celebrate the holiday of dressing up (fabulous) and eating delicious things (even more fabulous) we’ve created this mini tutorial for you all to enjoy.… --- 9 October 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [How to form the perfect creative partnership](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/10/how-to-form-the-perfect-creative-partnership/) Creativity is a funny beast – especially when you’re trying to be creative for a living. It’s a journey of self doubt, dizzying highs and terrifying risks. Surround yourself with the right… --- 2 October 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [Baking with Jess – a review of Rosalind Miller’s baking fundamentals masterclass](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/10/baking-with-jess-a-review-of-rosalind-millers-baking-fundamentals-masterclass/) Meet Jess, our new baking correspondent (yes, that’s a real job!) Some of you may know that I’ve recently (sob) had to give up sugar. The result is that I’ve had the… --- ## September 2014 10 September 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [Six things we love about this year’s Great British Bake Off](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/09/six-things-we-love-about-this-years-great-british-bake-off/) The Great British Bake Off is back and we think that this year it’s better than ever. Who knew meringues could be so mesmerising? Sponges could be so scintillating? As we head… --- 4 September 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [Seven creative and inspiring blogs and vlogs you NEED in your life](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/09/seven-creative-and-inspiring-blogs-and-vlogs-you-need-in-your-life/) Creativity fosters creativity. The more time you spend reading, absorbing, learning and relating, the more you will develop your own unique sense of style and creativity. So, with that in mind, I’ve… --- ## August 2014 13 August 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [How to be creative](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/08/how-to-be-creative/) How many times have I heard someone say that they’re just not creative and never will be? Too many times – and I say that’s rubbish. Sure, some people are more naturally… --- ## June 2014 11 June 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [Project Pretty as a Picture #9 – if music be the food of love](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/06/project-pretty-as-a-picture-9-if-music-be-the-food-of-love/) Music is so important – it can instantly lift your mood, take you back in time, make you want to weep uncontrollably or give you a jolt of inspiration you never expected.… --- 5 June 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [Project Pretty as a Picture #4 – find your own therapy](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/06/project-pretty-as-a-picture-4-find-your-own-therapy/) When brilliantly witty and inspirational author, Marian Keyes, was facing a battle with depression, she channelled those feelings and found that being creative helped her to get through each day. Her creative… --- 5 June 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [It’s all sew wonderful](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/06/its-all-sew-wonderful/) Today we once again have the enormous pleasure of featuring one of the country’s most talented wedding stylists! The ideas in this adorable shoot can be applied to your home or your… --- ## May 2014 28 May 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [Pink glitter heart cookies](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/05/pink-glitter-heart-cookies/) Four of my favourite words in one delightful sentence – these pink glitter heart cookies are so easy to make and are delicious treats for kids and big kids alike! If you… --- 13 May 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [How to make a chalkboard tray](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/05/how-to-make-a-chalkboard-tray/) I originally got the idea for this from our wonderful friend The Little Wedding Helper . If you have a spare tray or photo frame lying around (and we had SO many… --- 5 May 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [The easiest DIY – decorate your sellotape dispenser](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/05/the-easiest-diy-decorate-your-sellotape-dispenser/) A short and sweet DIY tutorial – this is so easy that you can do it to all your stationery and brighten up your desk! Make your own pretty floral sellotape dispenser.… --- ## February 2014 13 February 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [The top ten “in a mug” recipes from around the Internet](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/02/the-top-ten-in-a-mug-recipes-from-around-the-internet/) All the best things come in mugs: steaming hot cups of tea; hot chocolate and now these. We’ve scoured the Internet, tried and tasted (it was a hard job – you’re welcome)… --- ## January 2014 22 January 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [Course review: making a vintage hand-tied bouquet at the Covent Garden Academy of Flowers](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/01/course-review-making-a-vintage-hand-tied-bouquet-at-the-covent-garden-academy-of-flowers/) I’ve always loved flowers, particularly vintage-inspired blooms. I’ve never been one for structured, modern, displays, preferring the hand-tied, wildflowers, herbs and faded roses look. So when I got an invitation to come… --- 16 January 2014 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [Glitterbug DIY: how to glitter up a mirror or photo frame](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2014/01/glitterbug-diy-how-to-glitter-up-a-mirror-or-photo-frame/) As I type, I’m pretty much covered in glitter. The cats all have glittery fur. John has a glittery beard. But it’s all been worth it because hanging in my bedroom are… --- ## December 2013 19 December 2013 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [Forget nut roast! A vegetarian Christmas feast from The Loveliest Food](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2013/12/forget-nut-roast-a-vegetarian-christmas-feast-from-the-loveliest-food/) Happy Thursday Darling Lovely readers! As a vegetarian, I have to say that I find traditional Christmas food particularly awful. What can you give a veggie for Christmas lunch except for nut… --- 12 December 2013 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [How to make felt Christmas tree ornaments](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2013/12/how-to-make-felt-christmas-tree-ornaments/) Christmas is nearly upon us. As you can probably tell from my previous posts, I’m not one for traditional décor, and that extends to my Christmas decorations. At Darling Lovely Life HQ,… --- 5 December 2013 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [DIY fabulously floral Christmas crackers](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2013/12/diy-fabulously-floral-christmas-crackers/) It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas – and here at Darling Lovely Life, we do love to have a crafty Christmas. This week’s tutorial is all about ditching tradition, getting… --- ## November 2013 28 November 2013 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [Make your own sparkly Christmas party bunting and drink stirrers](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2013/11/make-your-own-sparkly-christmas-party-bunting-and-drink-stirrers/) Ho ho ho. There’s certainly a chill in the air and Christmas is right around the corner. For festive parties and weddings, red and green don’t have to be the be all… --- 21 November 2013 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [Our family celebration chocolate buttercream sponge cake](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2013/11/our-family-celebration-chocolate-buttercream-sponge-cake/) I’ve chosen this week to share a recipe that’s very close to my heart. Monday would have been my dad’s 60th birthday, and if he were here he would be dropping big… --- 14 November 2013 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [How to make super easy baked banana and chocolate melts](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2013/11/how-to-make-super-easy-baked-banana-and-chocolate-melts/) Welcome Darling Lovely makers and bakers to our first tutorial! I thought I’d start with something so super easy that even I can do it without adult supervision! These make great little… --- 13 November 2013 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [Stylist’s corner with The Little Wedding Helper: A wintry table setting for Christmas parties and weddings](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2013/11/stylists-corner-with-the-little-wedding-helper-a-wintry-table-setting-for-christmas-parties-and-weddings/) You didn’t think we’d move to Darling Lovely Life and leave our favourite columnists behind, did you? Our fabulous wedding and party style guru, Kirsten Butler of award-winning styling business, The Little… --- 7 November 2013 · by Sara - Darling Lovely Life editor ## [How to paint furniture](https://darlinglovelylife.com/2013/11/how-to-paint-furniture/) Want pretty, painted furniture like these pieces I worked on over the summer? Painting your own furniture is an easy, eco-friendly (and wallet-friendly) way to put life into an old piece you… ---