Taking graduation-themed baked goods to a whole new level of delicious sophistication… Make flourless chocolate cake graduation cakes for anyone who may be gluten free. Just because you are doesn’t mean you have to miss out. These Mortar board cakes are adorable gluten or no gluten. A perfect little treat for your Graduation party or as a dessert for a … Read More ...
Baseball Deviled Eggs
I don’t know much about sports’ seasons, but it seems about right that baseball is right now. These deviled eggs are not only stuffed with so many incredible things that calling them merely “deviled eggs” seems a shame, and just look how they are baseball-ified. Find baseball deviled eggs stuffed with lobster and bacon HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.… Read More ...
Cookie and Herbs Bouquets
Just when I thought the cookie flower master couldn’t possibly improve upon her masterpieces, she goes and adds herbs. You must scroll through these gorgeous bouquets, and yes, they are cookies, not real flowers. I know it’s hard to tell. Find them HERE at Blossomedge.… Read More ...
Puppy Pancakes
With pancake bones, of course. (Love how it’s set up as a cuter version of skull and crossbones, too.) Make puppy pancakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...
Animal Cracker Zoo
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.… Read More ...
Gumdrop Roses
Need some quick, last minute cake or cupcake decorations? Make gumdrop roses. Find the how-tos HERE at Real Simple.… Read More ...
Pina Colada Cupcakes with Dried Fruit Flowers
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.… Read More ...
Meringue Tulip Cake
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.… Read More ...
Sweet Neon Graduation Party
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 … Read More ...
Sewing and Quilting Cookies
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.… Read More ...
Ruffled Buttercream Layer Cake Tutorial
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 … Read More ...
Duck Macarons and Pond Cupcakes
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.… Read More ...
DIY Dyed Cupcake Liners
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.… Read More ...
Caterpillar Grapes
Easy peasy creepy crawly idea: Caterpillar grape kebabs! Love ’em. Make them HERE at Six in the Suburbs.… Read More ...
Sweet Designs by Amy Atlas Giveaway!
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 … Read More ...