You can learn a lot of things from the flowers
I’m pretty exited about the new Alice In Wonderland movie debut this weekend, and I’m sure most of you are, too. As a tribute to the Lewis Caroll books, Disney movies, TV shows, and everything in between, I have created a few Inspired-by-Alice recipes and crafts to share with you.
The first project is oh-so-simple, but they will make a lovely addition to your next tea party! A sweet little garden of flowering sugar cubes. Pretty and petite, perfect for stirring into your best English Breakfast or Earl Grey.
* Brown or white sugar cubes
* Small, edible royal icing flowers (click here for our selection)
* Edible “glue” ~ royal icing, melting wafers, and clear scripting gel work nicely
A very simply project, indeed. Simply apply a dot of your “glue” to a sugar cube and gently press the sugar flower on top. Royal icing should dry in a few hours. Melting wafers will harden within 30 minutes. The clear gel needs to sit overnight, (and may not dry completely solid in heavy humidity, you’ll have to experiment with that.) I used the clear gel because it is hands-down the quickest! Ready to use right out of the tube. If you are going to package the sugar cubes for gift-giving, royal icing would be your best option – and wouldn’t a little bag of these make a perfectly charming gift?
One lump or two? Of course I had to try them out myself, and they certainly sweeten your tea in a most delightful way. Sometimes, and you never know quite when it will happen, the sugar dissolves just right and the little flower will float to the surface, drifting gently and quietly in your teacup.
I doubt you could find anything more magical. Except, maybe in Wonderland.
March 2nd, 2010 at 10:00 pm
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March 2nd, 2010 at 10:52 pm
i adore this! thanks for the idea!
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
I love this idea! Thanks!!!
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:15 pm
So pretty….just took a look through your adorable shop….do you have any of those english baking cups….the ones that look more like ketcup holders? I saw some pretty ones on someones blog the other day. I so want to place an order…shipping to Canada is so so much…I may look into getting a US postbox…I live 10 mins away from the U.S. I just can not resist your sweet items. xoxooxo
March 2nd, 2010 at 11:52 pm
This is such a darling, whimsical idea!
March 3rd, 2010 at 2:17 am
this is so cute and I just love the picture of the floating flower.
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:52 am
WOW! I LOVE THIS IDEA THANK YOU FOR SHARING
March 3rd, 2010 at 7:11 am
Oooooo!
S.W.A.K.
March 3rd, 2010 at 8:30 am
i am officially obsessed!! i might make these for my wedding! ah! =D so cute!
March 3rd, 2010 at 9:05 am
Oh so darn cute! I may have to have a tea party!
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:24 am
Amanda!!! That is fabulous! I LOVE it! Our favorite teas are made from those bulbs that blossom in your cup or teapot, but this is so neat for sweetening things
I’m definitely doing this. I think I even have a bunch of those little flowers in my supplies somewhere! Yay!
March 3rd, 2010 at 10:50 am
That is adorable! I might have to take up drinking tea now.
March 3rd, 2010 at 11:57 am
That little flower floating in your cup of tea is the cutest thing EVER!!!
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:13 pm
Genius!! Just adorable!! Way to go!
March 3rd, 2010 at 12:33 pm
i love this idea? is there any way or mold we can make the flowers ourselves? This is too cute!
March 3rd, 2010 at 3:57 pm
Those sweeties are stunning! What gorgeous idea, your floating flowers! Love love love them!
March 3rd, 2010 at 8:15 pm
LOVE!!! You’re quite the creative genius. I will be trying this out for sure. It’s so sweet. Thank you for sharing!
March 4th, 2010 at 9:16 am
What a wonderful idea, I just LOVE it!!!!
March 4th, 2010 at 11:27 am
What a magical little piece. Very decorative for your cup tea and simple.
March 4th, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Oh Amanda. So adorable.
March 4th, 2010 at 4:38 pm
Now I have to have a tea party. With my Alice teapot, teacup, and these adorable flowery sugar cubes. Fantastic idea!
March 5th, 2010 at 4:23 am
Wow, congratulations, it’s so beautiful !
I love it !
March 5th, 2010 at 9:35 am
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March 5th, 2010 at 7:09 pm
My mother’s aunt used to make these! She would use a very tiny piping set and ice sugar cubes with baby booties, rattles, etc. for baby showers, and she also made flowers and Christmas themed cubes and put them into pretty gold boxes. I remember seeing them as a kid but my mother told us that we could never eat them! She kept them and (I know this is gross) but my mother probably still has them boxed up somewhere in her house still waiting to use them for some “special occasion” – 30 years later! I never did see her use them which is such a shame. I think my daughter and I should try making some of these and then have a little tea party. She is 6 and would probably love it.
March 6th, 2010 at 1:56 am
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March 8th, 2010 at 1:06 pm
extra super cute, Amanda! Can’t wait to have a tea party!!
March 8th, 2010 at 8:03 pm
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March 8th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
This is fabulous! I can’t wait to do this.
March 13th, 2010 at 9:11 am
How pretty (& easy)! I recently bought some of your lovely flowers for a dear friend. Of course, I had to order a few extra for myself.
I couldn’t resist! When they arrived they were EVEN prettier than on your site, if that’s possible. Bake It Pretty is one of my favorite shops around. I love your variety and attention to all things lovely!
xoxo, Rachel
March 17th, 2010 at 4:17 am
A very easy and attractive idea that wouldn’t be to hard to do, especially if you already have some experience modeling sugar flowers.
March 23rd, 2010 at 8:10 am
This is the cutest idea ever!
March 23rd, 2010 at 11:09 pm
Seriously?!….the more precious dainty thing I’ve ever seen in my life *Ü*
My Mum is British so I can not WAIT to try these out on her.
Wonderful idea!
March 30th, 2010 at 11:42 pm
Love these! I recently hosted an “Alice in Wonderland” themed party for my daughter’s 8th birthday. I wish I had found this site earlier. Thank you for the great idea.
June 14th, 2010 at 9:34 pm
This delightful project WILL be gracing our daughter’s wedding!
June 21st, 2010 at 8:50 pm
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