For all of our non-North American readers confused by the notion of a day for groundhogs, Groundhog Day (February 2) is the day we unmistakably learn precisely how long winter will last. If the groundhog pops up and sees his shadow, it’s back in the ground and another six weeks of winter. If he emerges, then Spring is on its … Read More ...
Secret Decoder Cookies
How utterly brilliant are these secret decoder cookies from Gourmet Mom on the Go? The red candy centers decipher a secret message on paper with clever use of markers. Find the how-tos HERE. {spotted on The Crafty Crow}
[tags]secret, cookies, candy, Valentine’s Day, heart[/tags]… Read More ...
Race Car Cake Topper
Cake Journal has a fabulous tutorial on creating this race car cake topper from gum paste and fondant. Find the detailed how-tos HERE.
[tags]race car, cake topper, fondant, gum paste[/tags]… Read More ...
Hot Pink Spiral Cookies
Find the how-tos (impossibly easy) to make these colorful spiral cookies (impossibly gorgeous) HERE at Sprinkle Bakes.
[tags]cookies, spirals, sprinkles, pink[/tags]… Read More ...
Love and Kisses Candy Jar
Find the how-tos for making this cute kid-friendly love and kisses candy jar HERE (filled with lovely messages and chocolate kisses) at Homemade Mamas.
[tags]chocolate, Valentine’s Day, candy jar, love[/tags]… Read More ...
Silhouette Cookie Tutorial (and Many More)
Not only is Fancy Flours an uber-fabulous go-to site for baking and decorating supplies, but they offer tutorials on their site, too, like this one for Valentine’s profile cookies.
[tags]tutorial, cookie decorating, hearts, Valentine’s day, silhouette[/tags]… Read More ...
Caramel Favors
The Initmate Weddings blog always has great recipes for DIY wedding (or party) favors, like these yummy-looking caramels (they make what seems complicated look so easy). Find the recipe HERE, and check back for the forthcoming tutorial to create the packaging.
[tags]caramels, candy, wedding, party favors[/tags]… Read More ...
Helvetica Cookie Cutters
Check out these fabulous Helvetica letter cookie cutters
I saw featured on Design Mom…such a great alternative to the standard cookie cutter block letters. They were made by Beverly Hsu, and I think many many cookie decorators out there are hoping they will be mass produced soon!
[tags]Helvetica, fonts, letters, cookie cutters[/tags]
Looking for more fonts? Check these out … Read More ...
Tips for Cookie Decorators
Sweetopia is always a great resource for cookie decorating tips, like these 10 tips for setting up your cookie decorating area. The tips and suggestions are smack dab right on, too (it’s as though she’s describing my very own cookie decorating corner).
[tags]tips, cookie decorating[/tags]… Read More ...
Cake Stand Giveaway at Amy Atlas
The famous and fabulous Amy Atlas is hosting a cake stand giveaway on her blog, Sweet Designs, from Rosanna, Inc. in honor of their new Decor Bon Bon collection. Find the details to enter (before February 1) HERE.
[tags]cake stand, giveaway, Amy Atlas[/tags]… Read More ...
Cake Wrecks Contest
Visit Cupcakes Take the Cake before January 31st with your cake wreck for a chance to win a copy of Jen Yates’s NY Times Bestseller, Cake Wrecks. Find details on the contest HERE. And learn more about Cake Wrecks, when professional cakes go horribly wrong, on my prior post HERE.
[tags]cake wrecks, contest[/tags]… Read More ...
Edible Playdough
Now this my 2-year old would love (if she could get over the “my hands can’t be dirty” thing). Find the recipe for peanut butter edible playdough HERE at Make and Takes.
[tags]playdough, kids, peanut butter[/tags]… Read More ...
Lamingtons Lamingtons Lamingtons
I would’ve written “lamingtons” ten times, but that seemed excessive. In honor of Australia Day, check out the ten days of lamingtons at Delicious Delicious Delicious. including the purple rain lamington, PBJ lamington, and pina colada lamington.
[tags]Australia Day, lamingtons[tags]
Heart Cake Toppers
Top a store-bought cake with paper and bead heart cake toppers with this idea HERE from Better Homes and Gardens.
[tags]Valentine’s Day, cake topper, heart[/tags]… Read More ...
Potato Skins for Every NFL Team
I don’t even watch football and I find this idea to be utterly fantastic. The Food Network has concocted potato skins recipes for each football team in the AFC and NFC (and no, I have no idea what the difference is between the acronyms). And so, no matter your preference or which teams are in the Super Bowl, you can … Read More ...