Edible Crafts

Animal Cracker Zoo

meaghan mountford — Wed, 16 May 2012 19:16:47 +0000

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 the craft HERE at My Little Gems. Spotted on Fun Family Crafts.

Gumdrop Roses

meaghan mountford — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:09:48 +0000

Need some quick, last minute cake or cupcake decorations? Make gumdrop roses. Find the how-tos HERE at Real Simple.

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Pina Colada Cupcakes with Dried Fruit Flowers

meaghan mountford — Wed, 16 May 2012 17:04:36 +0000

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 HERE at April’s Edible Art.

Meringue Tulip Cake

meaghan mountford — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:36:55 +0000

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.

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Sweet Neon Graduation Party

meaghan mountford — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:38:55 +0000

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 oversized Forenza V-neck sweaters. And absolutely the neon, if only in jelly bracelet form. So bring back the neon! If only in cookie and cupcake form. Check out this awesome neon graduation party, complete with neon diploma cupcake toppers, HERE at Sugar Swings!.

Sewing and Quilting Cookies

meaghan mountford — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:30:10 +0000

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 to make these darling sewing-themed cookies–quilts and spools of thread and buttons, oh my–HERE at Glorious Treats.

Ruffled Buttercream Layer Cake Tutorial

meaghan mountford — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:26:08 +0000

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 renders the technique actually do-able. She gives tips, step-by-steps and photos along the way. Find the how-tos HERE at Bubble and Sweet.

Duck Macarons and Pond Cupcakes

meaghan mountford — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:16:56 +0000

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 at Craftstorming.

DIY Dyed Cupcake Liners

meaghan mountford — Mon, 14 May 2012 18:51:33 +0000

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.

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Caterpillar Grapes

meaghan mountford — Mon, 14 May 2012 17:48:11 +0000

Easy peasy creepy crawly idea: Caterpillar grape kebabs! Love ‘em. Make them HERE at Six in the Suburbs.

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Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas Giveaway!

meaghan mountford — Mon, 14 May 2012 16:56:17 +0000

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 the decorated cookie. Not only did I make some yummy strawberry truffles a la the “Darling Dots” party featured in the book, but I’m giving away a copy of the book!

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Protozoa, Organs, Fractals and Many More Crazy Cool Pancakes

meaghan mountford — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:56:08 +0000

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.

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Wine Pops

meaghan mountford — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:46:25 +0000

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 HERE at love u madly.

Pretty Rose Cupcakes

meaghan mountford — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:35:19 +0000

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.

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Ice Cream Steak and Cake Fries

meaghan mountford — Fri, 11 May 2012 15:44:43 +0000

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. And the side of pound cake crinkle fries seals the deal. The cake and ice cream steak frites combo was created by Erin of Food and Femininity for The Food Network Magazine. Find the how-tos HERE at the Food Network.