Remember this post? Where I said I was going to visit the Etsy Labs to make a recipe card holder and swap recipes with crafty folk?

Look at all dem recipes.

Well, I did. And it was awesome!

We were given an envelope template and a big book full of sheets of designer paper, and then we made envelopes to hold the gorgeous letterpress recipe cards that Moontree Press graciously provided.

Swapping recipes with the other crafters was a blast, too. I brought along that recipe for champagne cupcakes, and should probably have picked something that required a liiiiiiiiittle less writing; in fact,  I typed it up and printed it out myself, because I didn’t feel like writing the whole thing out. Ha! (But it’s all good, because some brave souls with a lot of writing stamina copied down my recipe anyway.)

I came away from the evening with recipes for Max’s Mac & Cheese, Moroccan-Style Carrots, Pecan Sandies (which the woman actually baked and brought along for us, and THEY WERE DELICIOUS), and a bunch of other tasty-sounding dishes.

All in all, not a bad night! Think I’ll be back again soon…

awesome recipe cards and photo by Moontree Press

Those of you who know me well understand that I am obsessed with Etsy.com, which is basically an online store for handmade items. Crafters sell their wares (or their craft supplies or vintage items) directly to interested buyers, and it’s basically the best thing ever. (Ask me about my wedding and the amazing stuff my mom found on Etsy for it!)

Every Monday, Etsy hosts a craft night based on a different theme. I’ve never been, but I’ve always thought it would be neat to go sometime. Well, I finally have that extra motivation, thanks to two things: (1) Etsy’s labs are in the same building as my husband’s office, so I already know how to get there, and (2) it’s RECIPE CARD NIGHT!

Seriously, how perfect is that? We’ll get to swap recipes and make a case for our new cards. I’m trying to decide what recipe to bring, and I’m leaning toward these yummy champagne cupcakes from Beantown Baker. (That’s week 17’s recipe…so I guess it’ll take me a little while to get to it on this blog!)

Plus, as if I needed any more reason to go, Moontree Press is giving out the above gorgeous recipe cards.

Plus plus, just when I thought it couldn’t get any better, it turns out that Sweet Tooth of the Tiger will be having a bake sale.

I shall report back on Tuesday with all the details. OH YES!