candy_pinwheelsHeck, I’d even say the cupcakes are optional (though always welcome). I love these Airheads-turned-pinwheels for a bit o’ cupcake decor or 4th of July party treat. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make them HERE at Studio DIY.…

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I’m not a master mixologist. I can mix two things, like a gin and tonic. Or a mimosa. And I may or may not have made some cosmopolitans in the past, so that added an ingredient or two. But I …

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blog.summer.shooter1 - CopyI should probably post these later in the day, huh? But they are sooooo good, and go down soooo smoothly. And it’s, um, never too early to celebrate the Independence of my country, right? I made some Pop Rocks shooters

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wm.pop_cookies5I made these POP! cookies for my Dad, a birthday/Father’s Day combo gift (which I do every year, sorry, Dad). I call Dad, “Dad,” but his grandkids call him Pop Pop. Hence, the POP! But in red, white and blue, …

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fathers-day-crowns-edible-cupcake-wrappers-for-dad copyI think Dad deserves not just a cupcake, but a cupcake in an edible wrapper. Wait, not just a cupcake in an edible wrapper, but a cupcake in an edible wrapper shaped like a crown for a king. Made from …

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pop rocks party.jpgI’m serious. Make your own Pop Rocks, with the fizz and everything. Did you know you could do this? Find the how-tos HERE at Instructables, from Doodlecraft.…

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lawnmower_cupcakesThis is way better than actually mowing the lawn. I should know. That was one of my chores as a kid. Find the step-by-steps to make lawn mower cupcakes for Father’s Day HERE at the Celebration Shoppe blog.…

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DIYDadCake_finalGo Betty Crocker! I’m fully impressed by their Father’s Day gift guide. Inspired by different Father’s Day-themed sweets, they collect gift ideas for Dad. A campfire cupcake leads to camping gear, a football cake to football finds, a shirt …

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I’m a big fan of consumable gifts. Not just for obvious reason (um, edible crafts are what I do), but because consumable gifts are perfect for those that have everything, AND when consumed, they leave no clutter. Here are some …

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fathersday_desserts

These Father’s Day desserts are in that category of desserts for dad that are wow-worthy. Maybe even jaw dropping. Definitely time-taking to show Dad you really do care and didn’t slap some sugar together last minute. Four that impress:

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fireworks_cookiepopsEasy in that you can decorate imperfectly and messily and these will still look great, even if you have to clarify that these are supposed to be fireworks. And if you anyone asks what these are supposed to be while …

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chocolatepretzel4

While I’m all about sweets, my big secret is that I actually prefer salty. Now, chocolate-covered salty is perfection. Specifically, chocolate-covered pretzels are a profound weakness for me, which I suppose is why I’ve not made them in ages. …

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doughnutday

How will you celebrate National Doughnut Day?

Will you…

…buy some doughnut art?

…make doughnut cake pops?

…make a doughnut cake?

…make chocolate covered doughnuts on a stick?

…make a doughnut dude?

…make rainbow doughnuts

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fathersday_ties

I’m pretty sure now it’s officially lame to give Dad another tie for Father’s Day. Unless he really wants one or you’ve already bought it. Then it’s OK. These ties are way cooler because they are edible (or connected to …

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july4_desserts4

I’m pretty sure this post could have about 500, or maybe even 1000, ideas from around the web for desserts, as the internet is flooded in red, white and blue around the 4th of July, the day of Independence here …

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