May
16
Such a cute idea for zoo-loving little ones: Craft your own zoo for animal crackers. I’m now thinking bigger… like a whole scale model of a zoo made of shoe boxes and astro-turf, so I need to stop here. Find …
May
16
Need some quick, last minute cake or cupcake decorations? Make gumdrop roses. Find the how-tos HERE at Real Simple.…
May
16
First, the super yummy-sounding cupcakes… Pina Colada with Kiwi frosting? A resounding “Yes, please.” Find the recipe HERE at A Spicy Perspective. But wait, there’s more. Those gorgeous dried pineapple and kiwi flower cupcake toppers? Crafted and for sale …
May
15
What a pretty and tasty homage to a Dutch mom… lovely meringue tulips to decorate a cake. Find the how-tos to make meringue tulips HERE at Bird on a Cake.…
May
15

Surviving middle school in the early ’80s is a feat of which I’m proud. I was not immune to the fashion trend pressure. Oh no, I embraced the WigWam socks over the pegged leg jeans, the Madonna gloves and the …
May
15
I’ve often bemoaned my comical lack of sewing skills. I’m envious of those that wield a needle with thread with skill, especially those that wield a needle with thread with the same talent as an icing bag. Find the how-tos …
May
15
You know those lovely ruffled, colorful cakes that look too pretty to eat and too difficult to make? This tutorial by Bubble and Sweet to make a ruffled layer cake with buttercream frosting (not fondant! woo hoo!) is fantastic and …
May
15
Because macarons are one of these elusive confections I’ve yet to master, I’m doubly impressed by those that have not only mastered the technique, but then make crafty scenes from their shaped macarons. Make duck macarons and pond cupcakes HERE …
May
14
Why o’ why have I never thought of this idea to spruce up plain, white cupcake liners: dip dying in food coloring. So smart. Find the how-tos HERE at Little Wren.…
May
14
Easy peasy creepy crawly idea: Caterpillar grape kebabs! Love ‘em. Make them HERE at Six in the Suburbs.…
May
14
Since I am guessing if you don’t already own this gem of a party book, Amy Atlas’s Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It, it must be on your wish list, yes? If so, head on over to …
May
14
Clearly when we have reached the point of crafting Protozoa and human organs from pancake batter, pancakes as an art medium is evolving at a rapid pace. Find these and much more HERE at Saipancakes.…
May
14
I’m pretty sure I’ve mentioned my not-so-guilty nightly glass(es) of wine pleasure. I heart my wine. Now I can heart my wine in the summer, too. And with vanilla beans and peaches and berries added… oh, joy. Make wine pops …
May
14
Want to learn the simple and clever way to frost these pretty rose cupcakes? Oh yeah, and package them all cute and whatnot? Find them HERE at Bird on a Cake. …
May
11
I used to hide my mom’s steak under vegetables so I wouldn’t have to eat it growing up. But this is a steak I can get behind. Because it’s made of ice cream, one of my desert island food choices. …
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