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 tissue paper. Find the video how-tos HERE.
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Dressed Up Beer for Father’s Day
I have to agree with Kristen of Make the Best of Everything about the importance of giving dads what they reeeally want for Father’s Day: Beer. (I know this holds true for the dad in my house.) Dress up beer bottles for Father’s Day HERE at Make the Best of Everything.
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Mini Furniture Waffle Iron
I’ve had miniature on my mind of late. You see, ages ago I bought a dollhouse at a yard sale for ten bucks. I’m only now just getting to decorating it, and have been on a massive hunt for inexpensive, cute, kid-friendly furniture. Key word there is “inexpensive.” I just spotted this mini furniture waffle iron and my first thought … Read More ...
Egg Salad Chick
Anyone still have lots of leftover Easter eggs? Make this cutie egg salad chick in a pretzel nest for lunch HERE at Hungry Happenings, from guest blogger Jill of Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
… Read More ...Swimming Girl Cupcakes
It’s almost summer where I am, though we’ve already pulled out our Tinkerbell sprinkler this year with the unseasonal heat. But the summer-themed sweets are starting to pop up (some gauge the seasons by department store displays, I gauge them by the desserts). Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these swimming girl cupcakes HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould… Read More ...
Mini Rainbow Cupcakes
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. Find them HERE.
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Earth Day Bento Box Ideas Blog Hop
While I’ve seen (and been a part of) plenty of bloggers in cahoots with their posts, I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a pub-crawl style blog hop, where one blog leads to another and another. Love it! Check out this slew of Earth Day-themed bento ideas, starting HERE at Bento for Kidlet. … Read More ...
Earth Day Lunch, Dinner and Dessert
A few last minute Earth Day posts in a row for you… Make an Earth Day Lunch at Creative Food, Earth Day dinner at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons and Earth Day Rice Krispies treats at Under the Table and Dreaming.
… Read More ...Bacon Cookies
What makes these so perfect? The peppery black edges? The gradations of color? The waves and curls? The eerie resemblance to actual bacon? I don’t know, but you can find the how-tos to make bacon cookies HERE at Not Your Momma’s Cookies. Spotted on SugarBelle’s facebook page.
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Sweet Designs is Almost Here
Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It, from Hyperion Books 2012, with photography by Johnny Miller.
In case I haven’t mentioned lately, I feel a reminder is in order. The long-awaited book by Sweets Stylist extraordinaire, Amy Atlas, will be on shelves next week! You can preorder the book. Want a teaser? This is a little snippet … Read More ...
Inch Worm Cupcakes
Who would’ve thought a worm could be so adorable? Make fuzzy inch worm cupcakes with a free printable HERE at Partiologist. Spotted on Fun Family Crafts.
… Read More ...Confetti Birthday Cupcakes
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.
… Read More ...Snow White Lily Cookie Bouquet
I’m just more and more impressed with each new edible flower creation from Blossomedge. Find the step-by-step instructions to craft shimmering Snow White Lilies HERE at Blossomedge. They may be Snow White Lilies, but I have a four-year old girl in my house, so naturally, the green disco dust making this flower sparkle made me immediately think of … Read More ...
Video Tutorial for Frosting Cupcakes with a Closed Star Tip
This short video by Xiaolu HERE at 6 Bittersweets demonstrates three techniques to frost cupcakes with a closed star decorating tip. It’s simple, straightforward and easy to recreate, so definitely worth two minutes of your time if you want to learn to frosting cupcakes by piping!
… Read More ...Crazy Big Brownie Pop
I wonder if this beat the world’s record for largest cake pop ever? Or, when eating this, do you feel lilliputian? Make Mega-Brownie Pops HERE at Munchkin Munchies. If you are looking for a yummy tasting boxed brownie mix, because you are short on time or perhaps you are just no Martha Stewart then check out my all-time favourite … Read More ...