So apparently, Cupcake Vineyards–quick aside, I buy Cupcake wines. I buy Cupcake wines because they have a cupcake on the label, and when I shop for wine, I tour the store for pinot grigios and sauvignon blancs that are in the ten to fifteen dollar range with really awesome labels–is coming out with a Cupcake Vodka. While the Village … Read More ...
Rainbow Slushy
I’m seeing rainbows everywhere. Maybe because I’m already planning my kid’s rainbow-themed 4th (if she’s still as into rainbows in August). Learn to make a rainbow slushy (easily) HERE at Ramblings from the Sunshine State.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations we found on … Read More ...
Heart Cake
Find the recipe for this heart cake HERE at Just My Delicious (translation tool in the sidebar).
… Read More ...Rainbow Cookie Push Pops (and a Giveaway)
Because I’m anticipating a push pop trend, an upsurge in this clever packaging idea, I ordered a case, yes, a case, of push pop containers, because apparently push pop containers are hard to find. And especially hard to find in quantities under 100. So I ordered 100. And I’m giving away a dozen. Check out my blog HERE to learn … Read More ...
High Tea Recipes
Find a roundup of recipes for high tea–perfect for the big day only hours away–HERE at babble, including blueberry scones, rose cupcakes, and lemon chiffon cake.
… Read More ...The Queen of England’s Wedding Scones
No really. The actual recipe. Smashed Peas and Carrots discovered this rare treasure, this top secret recipe, this honest to goodness real scone recipe from the Queen herself. See? There’s a scanned, antiquated, mimeographed, once-folded paper with that really old-style typewriter font, so you know it’s real. Find Smashed Peas and Carrots’ modernized translation HERE.
Scones are perfect … Read More ...
Chili Pepper Cake Balls
I’m loving all the Cinco de Mayo goodies this year. Learn how to make chili pepper cake balls HERE at Nikki in Stitches from guest poster Terri of Terri’s Party Treasures.
… Read More ...Paper Flower Cake Decorations
I adore this idea featured on the Hostess with the Mostess blog. It’s budget friendly, DIY and looks gorgeous. Find a tutorial to decorate a bakery cake with paper flowers HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess. (spotted by Amanda)
… Read More ...Chips and Salsa… Cookies
For the sweets-lover on Cinco de Mayo: some chips and dip cookie style. Find the how-tos to make lemon poppyseed “tortilla” cookies, strawberry-kiwi “sala” and “guacamole” fruit dip HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
Love a good avocado? Maybe you are addicted to Guac like me? Then you need to check out these Guacamole craft items on Etsy.… Read More ...
Corona Beer Pops
Perfect for Cinco de Mayo. Or summer. Or a hot Spring. Or a barbeque. Or, well, you get the idea. Make Corona beer popsicles from the always-brilliant Baker’s Royale.
… Read More ...Dinosaur Birthday Party
Debbie from Wants and Wishes submitted the molten lava volcano cakes from this Dinosaur party. But this party is way too fabulous not to share the rest. Not only are there molten lava volcano cakes, but check out the toy dinosaur topped cupcakes, the cherry “lava” ball favors, and my favorite, the “hot lava” trifle, made from crushed Oreos, gummy … Read More ...
Decorated Lemon Cookies for Mother’s Day from Ann Clark
If you need a little cookie inspiration for Mother’s Day, check out these decorated cookies from Ann Clark Ltd, one of my favorite cookie cutter companies. Click the links to find the dress, shoe and crown cutters. Find plenty more ideas at the company’s blog, Make More Cookies. And they even sent me the recipe:
Lemon … Read More ...
Mustache Cake Pops
Isn’t it so convenient when two popular trends can collide so well? Find a step-by-step tutorial for making mustache cake pops HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
… Read More ...Free Cinco de Mayo Party Printables
Find a set of free Cinco de Mayo party printables, including a banner, tented cards, cupcake toppers, favor tags, a yard sign and even a Spanish name tag, HERE at Embellish.
… Read More ...Winner of the Personalized Spatula (But Don’t Forget Your Coupon!)
And we have a winner of the Personalized Spatula from Lorelei Rose! The winner is……Randi! Her comment (116) was randomly drawn. And I should note Randi’s bonus entry for liking Lorelei Rose on facebook is the one that won, so another reason to be facebook friendly.
This was one of my favorite giveaways. I could come up with nothing, … Read More ...