Have a stockpile of leftover jellybeans? Put them to good use and decorate pretty flower cupcakes. Find the how-tos HERE at My Recipes.
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Rainbow Bread
I’m terribly impressed by the vibrancy of the colors in this rainbow bread. Also by the rainbow bread. I’ve yet to try my hand at bread art, but I’m more and more inspired when I see beauts as this. Find the rainbow bread how-tos HERE at Cake Student. Spotted on Fun Family Crafts.
… Read More ...Free Pretty 3-D Spring Flower Cupcake Toppers
So easy and pretty and a quick way to dress up cupcakes for Spring. The printables are free with subscription to the newsletter (also free). Find them HERE at Party Planning Center.
… Read More ...Flowering Watermelon Garden
I have already bookmarked this idea for my daughter’s birthday party… in August. I’m so accustomed to putting sweets on sticks, but a fruit substitute–especially a fruit that is drippy and easier to eat on a stick anyway–is a nice alternative. And pretty to boot. Find the watermelon flower garden HERE at babble.
… Read More ...Ampersand Food
This just makes perfect sense: Foods that go together shaped into ampersands. Of course. From Dan Beckemeyer, find such combos as peanut butter & jelly, burger & fries, bacon & eggs, and pizza & beer HERE. (spotted on Foodiggity)
… Read More ...Strawberry Ladybugs
Go Ranger Rick! Look at these cute (?) strawberry ladybugs… Make them HERE at the National Wildlife Foundation.
Make these Strawberry lady bugs and read these Children’s Lady Bug books for a fun afternoon activity.
… Read More ...Cheesecake “Carrots” for Easter
There’s still time for a super cool Easter dessert! Make insta-carrots by slicing an orange cheesecake and adding some edible grass. Find the recipe HERE at Hungry Happenings.
… Read More ...Sugar Bells and Rainbow Nougat for Easter
I have two gorgeous sweets to share with you from C’est maman qui l’a fait. First is this daisy sugar bell. The instructions are in both French and English, and the photographs suggest such an edible feat is actually manageable. Find the how-tos HERE.
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Golden Easter Egg Chocolates
Anyone else go right to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory? Yes? Find the how-tos to make these stunning chocolate-filled golden Easter eggs HERE at the Kitchn.
… Read More ...Passover S’mores
With Matzah bread and Kosher marshmallows! Given the plethora of Easter treats out there, I’m so relieved to find a Passover goody. Find the instructions and recipe HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
Looking for more S’smores recipes? Check out these articles.
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Dirty Diaper Cookies for a Baby Shower
First of all, huge kudos to bring a classroom of kids in on a baby shower. What a great way to make them participate in their teacher’s joy and feel like grown-ups at the same time. And also, these dirty diaper cookies are so perfectly gross for a third grade class. Make them HERE at Project Denneler.
… Read More ...Bright Naturally Dyed Easter Eggs
I’ve never seen such vibrant hues from natural Easter egg dyes, aren’t these just beautiful? Find the how-tos HERE at the kitchn.
… Read More ...Peeps-Stuffed JellO Shots
Here’s one way to get through a day filled with family and cooking and holiday madness: Peeps-Stuffed Easter egg Jelly Shots, made with cotton candy vodka no less. Make them HERE at Endless Simmer, from Bakers Royale.
… Read More ...Edible Pie Spoons
Flipping through magazines is my not-at-all-guilty pleasure (especially when they are free). In the Spring issue of Party Frosting’s magazine, you’ll find unique ideas for a bird-themed baby shower, Mother’s Day ideas, learn what Geocaching is, and what caught my eye, make these edible Pie Crust Spoons. You can check out the free emag from Party Frosting HERE, … Read More ...
Easter Egg Popsicles
I’m thinking of those celebrating Easter in more stifling climates… These are so much easier to make than I would’ve guessed. Make these Easter egg popsicles HERE at Ramblings of a Handbag Designer.
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