So I can officially declare a trend this year: Warm and fuzzy Valentine’s Day treats. They are just impossibly cute. Remember these from yesterday? Look what I spotted today. More impossible cuteness, warm and fuzzy cake balls and cupcakes for Valentine’s. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Hungry Happenings. I can not stop looking at these. … Read More ...
Archives for January 2012
Candy Necklaces for Valentine’s Day
I’ve seen plenty of candy necklaces before, and have even posted on them here, but I’ve never seen any using this method with the wrapped candies and reinforcement labels. Don’t they look so very sophisticated? Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Bowdabra Blog.
… Read More ...Peeping Groundhog Decorated Cookies
Still awaiting that perfect snow storm. The kind that’s up to your knees and everything shuts down and the streets become 19th century villages, filled with pedestrians. Sigh. That groundhog better see his shadow. But on to cuteness. Find the step-by-steps to decorate these peeping groundhog cookies HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
… Read More ...Star Wars Cupcake Stencils
And since I have Star Wars on my mind now…. Don’t want to deal with painstakingly piping Star Wars characters with royal icing? Skip many steps and just use these cupcake stencils. So smart. Find them HERE at Williams Sonoma.
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Cupcake Picks Turn Star Wars Valentine’s Day Cards 3D
Please tell me that I can justify including these clever Valentine’s Day cards here because there are cupcakes involved. Well, cupcake supplies. Cupcake picks specifically. Even more specifically, cupcake picks turned perfect tool to make 3D Valentine’s Day cards. Find the free printable to make your own HERE at Cute as a Fox… Read More ...
Conversation Heart Pie Pops
Conversation hearts are everywhere! Even in pie form and on a stick. Find conversation heart pie pops HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
… Read More ...Young Explorers Birthday Party
You know, my daughter is into zebras and elephants just enough I may be able to convince her to have a young explorer birthday party for her next big day. The party, designed by Kim of the TomKat Studio for Pottery Barn Kids includes guides, recipes, instructions and free printables. Find everything HERE at Pottery Barn Kids. Shown are … Read More ...
Life-Sized Stormtrooper Cake
I had a mini anxiety attack thinking of what would’ve had to have gone in to designing and crafting this amazing cake. Find pictures of the life-size Stormtrooper cake HERE, created by Amanda Oakleaf Cakes for the Arisia sci-fi convention in Boston. And PS. There’s an R2 one in the gallery, too. {spotted on Lost at E Mino… Read More ...
Fuzzy Heart Cookies
Gotta warm and fuzzy feeling for anybody special? I think these would be an appropriate way to let them know. Learn to decorate these adorable fuzzy heart Valentine’s Day cookies HERE at LilaLoa.
… Read More ...Valentine’s Day Cookie Ornaments
One from me again! So much self-serving of late… but I’ve been busy. Learn to make ornaments for Valentine’s Day with icing sheets HERE. Shown are with fondant, but I give alternative instructions with royal icing.
… Read More ...Oreo Cakester Valentines
Oreo Cakesters may be the perfect food. I mean, no of course nutritionally. But for crafting sweets. They are such an easy canvas. Check out these Oreo Cakesters dressed up (easily) for Valentine’s Day HERE at Cute Food for Kids.
… Read More ...Super Bowl Cupcakes
Why not add some extra fun to your Super Bowl celebration with these adorable cupcakes? They’re the perfect addition to any party spread, and are sure to impress your guests with their creativity and cuteness. And the best part is, they’re not too difficult to make! Just follow the step-by-step instructions at … Read More ...
Chocolate and Flowers for Valentine’s
Valentines, hearts, chocolate and flowers all in one. How utterly fitting. Plus, these pretty-in-pink chocolate-hiding “flowers” use balloon sticks. In thousands of posts, I don’t think I’ve ever posted on any craft that uses balloon sticks. Learn to make them HERE at A Spoonful of Sugar.
… Read More ...Free Super Bowl Party Printables
The Super Bowl hasn’t happened yet, has it? Kiiiidding. I know it’s in April. Kiiiiiddding. I know because I’m going to a Super Bowl party. Anyway, find free party printables for cupcake wrappers and little pennants HERE at the Celebration Shoppe blog.
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How to Pipe a Lace Design on Cookies
Think you can’t pipe intricate lace on cookies? Now I really believe everybody can, because Callye makes it all seem so very possible. Find the step-by-step how-tos, with tips and tricks, for piping a lace design on cookies HERE at The Sweet Adventures of Sugarbelle.
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