Perfect for the video geek chocolate lover in your life, yes? Primarily those with an appreciation and respect for both fine chocolate and the brilliance of those great video game-making minds of the ’80s (maybe the ’70s?). The chocolate is “homemade from bean to bar” in New York. Check out how it’s made at the Chocolate Invader site. The chocolate … Read More ...
Snowman Macaroons and Meringue Snowflakes
Hee hee, love the little plaid scarf. Make snowman macaroons HERE at Ladies Home Journal and meringue snowflakes HERE.
DIY Tea Gift
I’m always on the hunt for DIY gifts that fit the people I know… Make your own calming tea and find links to packaging supplies HERE at Country Living.… Read More ...
Christmas Gingerbread Lantern
What a lovely idea… I’m already picturing many, many grown-up versions at many, many a holiday party. Learn to make gingerbread lanterns HERE at Family Fun.
Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
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Football Food Roundup
I’m loving this football food roundup over at 20 Going on 80, and I don’t even love football. (Side note, also love the blog name, 20 Going On 80, for all the reasons explained. Very good choice.) Football pizza, football juice boxes… Click HERE for the full roundup.… Read More ...
Polar Ice Cubes
Given the speed of melting ice, what genius to depict the reality of our struggling environment at the poles than with your drink: Polar bears and penguins on glaciers ice cubes
. Learn more about them HERE, designed by Atsuhiro Hayashi.
Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out these Penguin Party Decorations
and these Penguin chocolate molds.
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Cupcake Liner Christmas Trees
I just glanced over at my drawer full of cupcake liners for this one. Learn to make a cupcake liner Christmas tree (easily!) HERE at Tatertots and Jello, from guest blogger Desiree of The 36th Avenue. And learn to make the cupcake liner Christmas card HERE.… Read More ...
Sugary Snowmen
Geez, it’s almost impossible to make a snowman not look adorable. Make sugary edible snowmen HERE at Curbly, from Matthew Mead.… Read More ...
Corn Cookie Pops
And look, coincidentally a similar submission for corn cookie pops… one that uses store-bought cookies for the corn and crepe paper for the husk. Oh all you people out there are so crafty. Find the how-tos HERE at pharMa.… Read More ...
Decorate Corn Cookies with Gum
All along I thought myself so clever for using sprinkles and candy to decorate cookies and marshmallows and things, and I never thought of gum. Gum. Wrigley’s, to be precise. Find the how-tos to make corn husk cookies from candy and gum HERE at Sweet Designs: A Blog by Amy Atlas.… Read More ...
Rice Krispies Treats Winter Scene
It’s a winter wonderland of Rice Krispies Treats. Isn’t this just the most perfect combination of sweet and cute? Found HERE at Cute as a Fox, find the how-tos to make those swirly pops in the background HERE, with more how-tos coming next week!… Read More ...
Lego Marshmallow Pops and a Lego Party
Legos, Legos, Legos! So much personality on a marshmallow. Find ideas for a Lego party, including these easy-to-make Lego marshmallow pops and these lazy candy Lego men lounging on frosting HERE at Flexible Dreams.
Packaging for Serving Pie
How about a new idea to serve pie in paper (hmmm, this would be great for a picnic or outdoor party, too… or maybe the “winter” weather here in DC is just too mild now so outdoor parties are in my mind again)… find the how-tos HERE at Prunille fait son show.… Read More ...
Pumpkin Seed Brittle
This is a perfect example of that tiny little extra step that makes something go from yummy recipe to yummy, crafty recipe… Not just pumpkin seed brittle, but pumpkin seed brittle shaped like a pumpkin. Plus it only takes ten minutes to make, so great last minute. Find the how-tos HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.… Read More ...
Pilgrim Lunch
Have lunch with a pilgrim… Oh, wait, not exactly with a pilgrim. Poor pilgrim. And he looks so cute. And just right for lunch. Make him HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...