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Free icon set – retro Nintendo graphics!

Today I’d like to share with you a free icon set I came across with some cool old school Nintendo graphics to liven up your designs.  This awesome icon set was created by the talented artist Ahuri, and it includes 9 different icons such as game controllers, Zelda game, mushrooms and more!  Take a look:

nintendo iconsCool, huh?  If you want to add these icons to your collection, head over to visit Ahuri’s Deviant Art page and get the download, and then get designing!

Edited: March 31st, 2011

Getting ready for Easter? Try a bunny cake with cookies!

So, St. Patty’s day is in the bag, and the first day of Spring has sprung.  Now it’s time to turn our focus to the next big occasion – Easter!  If you’re looking for a dessert that’s as cute as it is delicious you might want to give this sweet little bunny cake a try.  Take a look:

easter bunny cakeIsn’t that a beauty?  You get cake, cookies, and even chocolate eggs all in one dessert.  Can’t beat a deal like that!  Grab the recipe here and if you try it out let us know what you think!

Edited: March 30th, 2011

Fair foods gone wild – octopus on a stick!

One of the things we try to do here is to share with you some of the more, shall we say, outrageous foods and recipes that we come across.  With that in mind when I saw this octopus tempura, I knew I had to show it to you, but I warn ya, it’s not for the squeamish.  This really does take food on a stick to a new level – check it out:

octopus tempura

Umm, don’t you want a bite of that?  This gives a whole new meaning to the phrase ‘hidden suprise inside’!  I think I’ll stick with the cracker jacks!

Edited: March 29th, 2011

I’ll take my McNuggets shaken, not stirred please!

Looking for a new way to enjoy your chicken nuggets from McDonalds?  How about whipping up a McNuggetini – a milkshake with a kick created by 2 friends, Georgia & Alie, as they were looking for a more adult type dessert treat.  Take a look:

mcnugget milkshake

These gals created this milkshake with a kick by combining 2 chicken mcnuggets, a large triple thick shake, a tub of McDonalds barbecue sauce, and 3-4 shots of vanilla flavored vodka.  Mix it all together, and a star is born!  If you’re feeling ambitious, give this one a try and tell us what you think!

Edited: March 28th, 2011

A new apple is born – it’s red inside & out!

This was an interesting find that I thought I’d share with you about a new apple coming to market called the Redlove Era, developed by an apple breeder in the UK, Markus Kobelt.  Take a look:

redlove era apple

That’s a beauty isn’t it?  This apple has red skin as well as red/pink toned flesh, which makes it truly unique.  The advantages?  Well, this sweet & tangy apple has more antioxidents than its white fleshed counterparts, and hey, it doesn’t turn brown if you cut it and leave it out like traditional apples do.  This newbie is being offered first to European markets, and will be coming to America soon, but if you can’t wait and you have a bit of a green thumb, you can always order a sapling from Suttons in the UK and grow your own!  Interested?  Get more info here and try a new way to get your apple a day!

Edited: March 25th, 2011

Free Iphone icon set!

Hello all!  Today I wanted to share with you a cool free icon set that I came across for your iphone or ipod touch.  Take a look at these cuties:

free iphone iconsSweet, huh?  This set includes 40 different icons that you can download.  Created by the talented Upojenie this set has icons for tons of different uses.  Get your set here and spruce up your phone!

Edited: March 24th, 2011

I’ll have a little bling on my steak please!

Yes that’s right, gold plating has reached new boundaries with Esslack’s gold (or silver) edible food varnish.  And yup, I did say edible.  If you want to increase the glam factor of the food at your next party, here’s a quick and easy way to do it, take a look:

gold food sprayOooh, snazzy huh?  According to the creators, this spray is completely edible and tasteless, and is available in gold, silver, red and blue.  Use it on steak, muffins, fruit, veggies, anything you want.  Instant spray on glitz!  Want to give it a try?  Head over to Deli Garage and order some for yourself!

Edited: March 23rd, 2011

Peanut butter and jelly cupcakes recipe!

I feel the need to start the week off on a sweet note.  Today I’m going to point you in the direction of a delicious peanut butter and jelly cupcake recipe to get your sugar rush started.  This way we can have our lunch and dessert in one convenient little package (and hey, peanut butter is good for you, right?)  Take a look at these little goodies:

peanut butter and jelly cupcakes

They look great, don’t they?  There’s peanut butter in the batter of these cupcakes, as well as in the frosting and the dollop of jelly  on top makes these cupcakes just like your childhood favorite.  Get the recipe here and give these cuties a try!

Edited: March 21st, 2011

New adhesive backgrounds for miniaturists & fashion doll collectors!

Hello there all my doll and miniature loving friends!  We’ve got some new background decals in stock to dress up those dioramas, roomboxes, bookshelves, walls, or any place where you assemble  your room settings.  We’re going with a grunge theme this time and have a new ancient grunge study, and a cobwebbed library background for  you.  Take a look:

grunge backdrops

These are great for setting up a spooky, grungy or ancient scene.   These backgrounds are currently available through our Etsy Store only, so head on over and get them while they’re hot!

Edited: March 18th, 2011

Free Irish Icon Set for St. Patricks Day!

So, St. Patrick’s Day has finally arrived, in all it’s green colored glory!  In honor of the day we’d like to share a free Irish themed icon set, which would be great for decorating your blogs, websites, and desktop with a wee bit o the Irish.  Check it out:

irish icon set

You like?  Then head over here to download your icons now and start designing in green!

Edited: March 17th, 2011