In case your party guests are easily confused, or if you’re short of table linens, just line the tables with paper and draw your own placemats! Such a unique idea. Find it HERE at Donna Hay.… Read More ...
Cupcake Liner Mason Jar Tops
Cupcake liners as tops for mason jars. Of course! One of those simple genius party ideas. Find them HERE at Setting the Mood. {spotted on Pinteres}… Read More ...
Sweet Designs Book Review and Bumble Bee Daisy Cookie Pops
Long title for a short post, but for all anxiously awaiting the arrival of Amy Atlas’s book, Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It
, it’s on shelves today! I reviewed the book and made some pipe cleaner bumble bees from the “Honey, I Love You” party to add to my daisy cookie pops. Find the review and cookie … Read More ...
Video How-to: Pom Pom Cupcake Toppers
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.… Read More ...
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.
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.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas … Read More ...
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. Click on the blog hop icon … Read More ...
Earth Day Lunch, Dinner and Dessert Ideas
Earth Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate our planet with delicious and creative meals that are both fun and meaningful. Whether you’re planning a special lunch, dinner, or dessert, this roundup has a little something for every part of the day to help you honor the earth. From green-themed treats to eco-friendly meal ideas, these recipes are not only … 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.
We love Bacon here at Craftgossip, in face we actually … Read More ...
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 ...