I’m a pretty big fan of giving consumable gifts, not just because I’m an edible crafts gal, but for the “wear will I keep all this stuff?” dilemma that comes with objects that last. Hence, loving these No. 2 pretzel pencils. Make pretzel pencils HERE at Ode to Inspiration.… Read More ...
Margarita JellO and Cookie Lime Wedges
Ooh, I always love a drink-themed dessert with potential for lots of booze (these can also be kid-friendly, with just a little booze. Kidding, I mean booze-free). Perfect for Cinco de Mayo. Make margarita JellO with lime wedge cookies HERE at Mega Crafty.… Read More ...
Kite S’mores and Cinco de Mayo Lunch
I suppose those don’t reeeeally go together, but you’ll find them in the same great spot. Make kite s’mores HERE and make silly Cinco de Mayo apples with a PB and J sandwich HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Store-Bought Cookie Bouquet
No need to have kids use the oven. They can make mom a cookie bouquet with all store-bought cookies. Find the how-tos HERE at The Mother Huddle.… Read More ...
The Avengers Cake Pops
I’m way behind on my action adventure/Superhero movies, because I know very little about The Avengers (guess my encyclopedic-knowledge-of-super-heroes brother is behind the ball keeping me informed). But these cake pops kind of make me want to know more. Make Avengers cake pops HERE at Little Lion Baked Goods.
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DIY Cookie Canisters
This DIY cookie container is waaaaaay prettier than a paper plate, I think. Find the how-tos to make your own decorated wooden cookie canisters HERE at You are My Fave.… Read More ...
How to Carve Watermelon Kegs, Angry Birds, Robots and More
Watermelons… Summer’s Jack O’ Lanterns? Some of these sculptures featured on the National Watermelon Promotion Board may look familiar, as I’ve posted on a few in years past, but you can see a whole slew of them (with how-tos) HERE. Some of my favorites are the watermelon keg, watermelon Angry Birds, and robot.
Foodie Crafts Kids can Make for Mom
Epicurious has assembled a slideshow of food-themed crafts kids can make for Mother’s Day, including the classic spray-painted dry pasta picture frames. You’ll also find homemade kitchen caddies, a breakfast tray, and these sugared flowers for cupcakes. Find the roundup HERE at epicurious.
Maypole Cupcakes
An easy peasy way to celebrate May Day without having to build an elaborate May pole in the backyard (side story, my neighbor thought we built a May pole in our backyard… in reality, it’s some gardening contraption my husband built to grow stuff to make beer). Make May Day cupcakes HERE at Sweetology.… Read More ...
Yellow and Gray Mother’s Day Table
Ooooh, yes to yellow and gray. Loving this Mother’s Day party collaboration by Christine of Pure Joy Events, Heather of Chickabug and Xiaolu of 6 Bittersweets.
Craft this clever Anthropologie-inspired clothespin backdrop and find a free Mother’s Day printable HERE at Chickabug. Find the recipe for this yummy tart lemon cake by 6 Bittersweets over HERE at … Read More ...
Prim Rose Cookie How-tos
More from the master of “confectionary floral design”! This time, a lovely, colorful field of prim rose cookies. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these beautiful prim rose cookies HERE at Blossomedge.
DIY – Cute Horse Cookies
Why are these horsie cookies so crazy cute? And simple to make to boot!?! Cookie and horse lovers can’t go wrong. Make them HERE at Party Pinching. Perfect for a cowboy party or cowgirl party.
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Chocolate Ice Cream in Pretzel Cones
Oh, the sweet and salty! Homemade chocolate ice cream in pretzel cones would be my most perfect food experience ever, I think. Throw in mac n’ cheese and chicken pot pie for dinner and all my favorites are represented. Make homemade ice cream HERE at Love from the Oven.… Read More ...
Individual Seven-Layer Dips
Sheesh, all you have to do is repackage something in cute little, individually-sized, terribly convenient party cups and I’m sold on the crafty and clever aspect. Smart for Cinco de Mayo, make individual Seven-Layer Dips HERE at The Girl Who Ate Everything.… Read More ...
Flower-ful Breakfast for Mom (and a Giveaway!)
Aw, doesn’t mom deserve a bunch of pretty flowers? And breakfast in bed? And something you make yourself? All kinds of birds are knocked down with stones with this flower filled breakfast by Hungry Happenings. Find the how-tos to make a fruit flower bouquet, daisy eggs and bacon, and daisy biscuits HERE at Hungry Happenings. And PS. … Read More ...