I decided to try out my idea of using the Silhouette SD to make a stencil for decorating brownies. It sounded so cute, and hey, if I happened to end up with a huge tray of brownies when I’m done then that’s just fine with me.
I used the classic brownies recipe from smitten kitchen. I usually go with Nigella’s recipe from How to Be a Domestic Goddess (my favorite baking cookbook), but I’m always open to trying a new one. The brownies were easy to make, and they smelled delicious while they were baking.
After taking the brownies out of the oven, I set them aside to cool while I made my stencil. I typed out “Nom Nom Nom Nom” (suggested via Twitter), and used Mister Sirloin Well for my font. Then I cut the letters out of card stock with my Silhouette SD. You could do it by hand too, but I’d suggest something shorter in big block letters, like “YUM”.
Once my brownies had cooled, I transferred them to a pretty tray (this one’s an old Thomas Paul design). Then I had to decide how to use my stencil. I think making the letters out of powdered sugar would have left a clearer design.
I decided to do the reverse though, so I could use more powdered sugar.
I didn’t have a fancy little sifter, so my application got a bit messy. It’s still pretty cute though!
Mmmmm. Or should I say “nom nom nom nom”? I think all blog posts from here on out should be written while eating yummy homemade brownies. And that recipe? It’s a good one.
p.s. You can still enter the giveaway for a Silhouette SD by entering here. The contest is open until the 31st.
Nani
August 26, 2010 at 12:08 pmthose look so yummy and i love the stencil!
Jules
August 26, 2010 at 12:09 pmCute! I didn’t know why you were asking for suggestions on words. Too funny.
Design Esquire
August 26, 2010 at 12:09 pmI’ve made those same brownies a few times before, and they’re my absolute favorite. Yours turned out so nice too! I love the stencil.
Kristi @ Creative Kristi
August 26, 2010 at 12:11 pmThat looks so cute! I have a silhouette and I’ll have to try this…although I don’t normally make brownies…maybe just on top of a cake??
Elka
August 26, 2010 at 12:22 pmYum! I actually did this with a chocolate cake and a bird stencil for Christmas:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/elkanikkolekarl/4217596928/
Making it Lovely
August 27, 2010 at 9:02 pmCute! Your design is so much sharper too.
Sarah
August 26, 2010 at 12:25 pmWhat an adorable idea!! I’ll have to remember that one!!!
Kristen
August 26, 2010 at 12:29 pmYay for combining yummy food and paper crafts! They look great!
michelle
August 26, 2010 at 12:36 pmVery cute! My 15 month old daughter says that EVERY time I open the fridge!!! Haha!
Making it Lovely
August 27, 2010 at 9:02 pmI’m going to have to teach that one to Eleanor! How cute.
Christine
August 26, 2010 at 12:39 pmHaha, I was just “nom, nom, nom’ing” on some chocolate yesterday on my blog!! This recipe sounds delicious!
Julie
August 26, 2010 at 12:44 pmI love smitten kitchen, I actually just made that brownie recipe last week… delish!
Melanie
August 26, 2010 at 12:44 pmLooks great! I have a provocraft Cricut, so this may have to be an idea I steal!
If you don’t have a sifter, you can also use a mesh/wire strainer (if you have one … you can get them at dollar stores, thats where i got mine!), just fill it with powdered sugar and tap lightly to sprinkle … does it pretty evenly!
Sabre
August 26, 2010 at 1:03 pmIt came out great! I will have to try that recipe. I have tried some of smitten kitchen’s recipes before, and I love them!!
Especially the Blueberry Boy Bait (http://smittenkitchen.com/2009/07/blueberry-boy-bait/) I must of made it 5 times this summer!
Funnelcloud Rachel
August 26, 2010 at 1:09 pmI love that you used the Silhouette for brownies – genius!
This could be a fun way to decorate brownies for use as a birthday cake, too.
Sarah K
August 26, 2010 at 1:19 pmAdorable. Also, you have guaranteed that my kitchen will smell like brownies come Saturday morning. Nom nom.
HleenKathleen @ Sugar and Spice
August 26, 2010 at 1:20 pmWow, we both have brownies on the mind today. I Loved your post, ihope you enjoy my brownie number as well
!
Warmly (just like good brownies),
Kathleen
m @ rambling musings
August 26, 2010 at 1:31 pmThose brownies look tasty! And I was just reading Deb’s latest concoction….sigh, when I grow up I want to be Deb. Or at least have kids with curls as cute as her Jacob.
donaville
August 26, 2010 at 1:34 pmcute idea! where’d you get the plate from?
Making it Lovely
August 27, 2010 at 9:03 pmIt’s a melamine tray by Thomas Paul from a few years ago.
Jessie
August 26, 2010 at 2:23 pmSO excited to see that you use Penzey’s vanilla extract. If you haven’t yet tried their cinnamon- it’s a must. Life changing deliciousness at its best.
Making it Lovely
August 27, 2010 at 9:03 pmEverything at Penzey’s is top notch.
Caroline @ The Feminist Housewife
August 26, 2010 at 2:27 pmAhhh…this is so cute.
Love it!
And now I’m craving chocolate!
Alana
August 26, 2010 at 2:47 pmGiddy dance!!! I’ve been wanting something like this for the shop for such a long time. Ordered one after reading this post. BTW, they’re 20% off with free shipping right now!
-The machine, not the brownies. ;)
Bonnie
August 26, 2010 at 3:05 pmSo cute!
pinksuedeshoe
August 26, 2010 at 3:06 pmLove it! You can use a plain mesh strainer, the little handheld kind, instead of a sifter with the same results. Emeril actually doesn’t own a sifter. He says it’s ridiculous to buy two tools when one will do. Cute cute!
anna
August 26, 2010 at 3:07 pmok, this is random, and related to your basement/office (and please forgive me if someone has already mentioned this)… i was flipping through a magazine at home depot and can’t remember what it was, but there was a basement re-do in there and the awesome thing was that the couple had gone ahead and painted the “ceiling” a blue-gray… instead of adding drywall to create a real ceiling. the ducts, the wires, the pipes, all of it! it looked AWESOME. industrial chic. i asked my husband about this, and he reminded me that we already have insulation overhead in the basement, and it would be a waste to throw it out… but it maybe it will work for you?
Making it Lovely
August 27, 2010 at 9:04 pmMaybe. I wonder if it would look OK.
Mandy Ford
August 26, 2010 at 3:43 pmSO adorable!
Redlilocks {Swoon Worthy}
August 26, 2010 at 3:47 pmOh I love it! If there was ever requirement to invite me to eat brownies (hint: there’s not) then this would be the invite I would like. Nom nom nom indeed!
Emily @ The Happy Home
August 26, 2010 at 4:11 pmthis is killing me– such a good idea! and so playful looking.
Heather
August 26, 2010 at 4:30 pmI love this idea … wonderful … thanks for sharing!!
Danielle @ hello owl
August 26, 2010 at 5:58 pmNomnomnom can you post some to Australia?
Katie Truelove
August 26, 2010 at 6:05 pmAw! My mom used to make me chocolate cake with a little paper cutout shapes/powdered sugar for my birthday- beautiful and delicious. I really should have eaten dinner before reading this;)
Kris Mays
August 26, 2010 at 6:47 pmI have a huge collection of cookbooks. But How to be a Domestic Goddess is one of my very favorites. I make the Hearth Bread all the time!
Margot
August 26, 2010 at 8:08 pmI don’t have a sifter either, but you know what I’ve found works GREAT? One of those little tea things for when you brew loose leaves. I use that dang thing for everything EXCEPT brewing tea. It makes the perfect little mini sifter (or strainer…)
Lauren
August 26, 2010 at 9:11 pmAhahaha – laughed out loud at your choice of stencil phrase! I guess “Nigella, take me now” wouldn’t have fit.
Jackie
August 26, 2010 at 9:12 pmfreakishy adorable. copy that stat.
Cookie Monster
August 27, 2010 at 12:28 amCookie Monster says:
“Me eat Brownie! Om nom nom nom! Ohhhh, brownie goooooood! But brownie look better if it say ‘Om Nom’, not ‘Nom Nom’!”
http://www.urbandictionary.com/define.php?term=om%20nom
Jacinta @ modelmumma
August 27, 2010 at 3:30 amYUUUUMMMMMMYYYYYYYY!
Cool idea with the stencil!
Nigella is so awesome. I have her book “Feast” and it just fantastic!
Cindy Matthews
August 27, 2010 at 6:23 amLove your blog and read it daily. Gonna try that particular recipe. I wish I had a Silouette so I could use the stencil idea for all my baked goods; I frequently treat my co-workers with cookies, cupcakes adn brownies.
Ruxandra
August 27, 2010 at 6:34 amThat certainly looks yummy.
Have a happy weekend and thanks for the tutorial :)
PaperDollMN
August 27, 2010 at 7:38 amSo clever and cute … and I’m sure quite yummy, too!
Nicole
August 27, 2010 at 8:51 amI don’t even like chocolate (i know, i know) but those look nomolious!! Good idea reversing the stencil!
Lindzie H
August 27, 2010 at 10:15 amThought you might enjoy an “om nom nom” of the day!
http://www.omnomnomnom.com/
Making it Lovely
August 27, 2010 at 9:05 pmSo funny! I hadn’t seen that before!
Lilly
August 27, 2010 at 11:34 amOMG those look AMAZING!! I am currently on Phase I of the South Beach diet and would kill for a delicious brownie:( I love the way they turned out, v. cute:)
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Suzanne
August 27, 2010 at 6:10 pmThis is such a fun idea! thanks for sharing!
Desiree Fawn
August 28, 2010 at 12:34 amI did that same sort of thing for my daughter’s 1st birthday cake ^_^
natalyn
August 29, 2010 at 10:26 amWhat an awesome idea! I am definitely gonna try this out; my kids would love it. I know my 2 year-old would want to help!
Renanda
August 31, 2010 at 2:41 pmSo I have to thank you again for the Silhouette win! I am still dancing around my office! I can’t wait to try this idea!
caitlin
September 1, 2010 at 11:10 amSo, so cute. My daughter would be totally wowed by this.