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
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
10
Drip and burn free! I’m loving these adorable birthday candle cupcake toppers made from straws and paper. Find the how-tos HERE at Icing Designs. Spotted on Be Different Act Normal.
May
4
I’m planning on a cookie decorating session at my daughter’s school soon. My daughter’s super-healthy, no sugar through those doors, school. Hmmm, this will be a challenge. But natural food dyes are a great start. Find the how-tos to make …
May
3
Oh my goodness, princesses, cupcakes, frosting, rainbows, unicorns??!? My kid would go bonkers for these. Make super fancy cupcake princesses HERE at CakeSpy, inspired by the Wicked Pumpkin Cupcakes from Amy Atlas’s book, Sweet Designs.
May
2
What a simple and great (and doable) idea for a Cars birthday, or any construction/vehicle themed party: Road cake pops. Find them HERE at Peace, Love and French Fries.
Apr
29

Ooooh, yes to yellow and gray. Loving this Mother’s Day party collaboration by Christine of Pure Joy Events, Heather of Chickabug and Xiaolu of 6 Bittersweets.
Craft this clever Anthropologie-inspired clothespin backdrop and find a free Mother’s Day …
Apr
26
Have a graduation coming up? Kindergarten? Grad School? Beauty School? Any big achievement? Carla from the Party Planning Center made these adorable owl gift bag printables, which you can download for FREE HERE at the Party Planning Center. And …
Apr
24
How lovely and healthy… I can see this as a pretty, edible addition to a snack table at a party. Make a bouquet of veggie flowers HERE at Disney Junior.
Apr
24
In case your party guests are easily confused, or if you’re short of table linens, just line the tables with paper and draw your own placemats! Such a unique idea. Find it HERE at Donna Hay.
Apr
24
Cupcake liners as tops for mason jars. Of course! One of those simple genius party ideas. Find them HERE at Setting the Mood. {spotted on Pinteres}
Apr
24
Long title for a short post, but for all anxiously awaiting the arrival of Amy Atlas’s book, Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It, it’s on shelves today! I reviewed the book and made some pipe cleaner bumble bees …
Apr
24
Now this takes me back almost a year ago, when I first posted on this cool cupcake topper that I called a “yummy plate of cuteness.” Well, 6 Bittersweets is back with a video demonstrating how to fluff up the …
Apr
20
I’ve been doing way too much self-promotion of late, but given the fondness for rainbow sweets (at least as evidenced by Pinterest), I have one more to share. I made these mini rainbow cupcakes for a two-year old’s birthday party.…
Apr
19
Since the key to decorating these cupcakes is the-messier-the-better, I’d include these in the “easy to make” category. Make confetti birthday cupcakes HERE at Better Homes and Gardens.







