Valentine’s needn’t be all pink and roses and Cupids. You can get in the dirt a bit, which I bet all kids not into pink and roses will appreciate. And bonus. Free printable for the cupcake topper. Find the heart-shaped worm cupcakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. But if you are into the pink and roses … Read More ...
3D Dinosaur Cookie Cutters
3D Dinosaur Cookie Cutters
Look what I stumbled across the other day. I haven’t any need for these any time soon (there was a brief moment when my daughter was into dinosaurs, but it has since passed), but I know many a kid with the addiction. These cookies cutters are perfect for a Dinosaur party. These are great as party … Read More ...
Chocolate Cookie Heart Bars for Geeks
As in, yum. Chocolate cookies with frosting cut into hearts. As in, love quotes from movies geeks (like me) like. You know, “As you wish,” says Westley. And if you need the cheat sheet, it’s provided. Make them HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
DIY Heart Sprinkles
Lookie what I made! I had some leftover red, white and pink royal icing, already in the decorating bags, so I piped out a bunch of mini hearts and made sprinkles. Use these over ice cream, cake, cupcakes or other desserts, or stick on a marshmallow pop. Find the how-tos HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Homemade Valentine’s Day Gummies
The lips! I love the sparkly lips. Must find silicone lip molds. Find the recipe for homemade Valentine’s Day gummies HERE at Sisteroo.
Making your own gummies has become very popular as it allows you to control the ingredients and let’s face it store-bought gummies are so expensive to buy. To make your own gummies you will need basic … Read More ...
Dessert Nacho Bar
Need a new idea for a party bar? How about nachos? Dessert nachos, that is. I’ve never seen this done, but it just makes so much sense. Apple chips and cinnamon chips make the base and toppings include coconut, M and Ms, chocolate sauce and other candy. Find the details HERE at Cute as a Fox.… Read More ...
Pretzel Heart Pops
These candy pops take full advantage of the natural heart shape of pretzels. Yes, there are pretzels under there. Make these candy coated pretzel heart pops HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.… Read More ...
Finding Some Apricot Nemos
Nothing says snow day like apricot Nemos and peanut butter and jelly sushi. Right? I wouldn’t know. DC has been so lame on its snow days. Anyway, make both HERE at Love Them Madly.… Read More ...
Cheese Ball Fuzzy Monsters
Remember these cute guys from last year? How about a savory version of the adorableness? These mini, fuzzy cheese balls are almost too cute to look at. Make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Free Printable: Cupid’s Arrow Chocolate Heart Valentines
I have to admit, I have a little crush on Lisa Storms. Everything she touches is pure gold. Find the free printable for these arrow Valentine’s (just add chocolate hearts
) HERE at Lisa Storms.… Read More ...
Rainbow Heart Cheesecakes
You’ve got the rainbow, the cheesecake and the heart. Could this be the most perfect Valentine’s Day dessert ever? Maybe. If you’re into that kind of thing. Make these way-too-clever rainbow heart cheesecakes (and by the way, other shapes for other occasions, yes?) HERE at Rock Ur Party, courtesy of Hungry Happenings.
Looking for more amazing cheesecake recipes? This … Read More ...
Kid-Friendly Layered Valentine’s Drinks
Layered drinks. That’s an arena I’ve yet to enter. And while I’m always a fan of the grown-up cocktail, I gotta love that kids get to have some drink coolness, too. Find the instructions to make these non-alcoholic layered drinks for Valentine’s Day HERE at In Katrina’s Kitchen.… Read More ...
Free Rainbow Favor Topper Printable
Aw, rainbows work in any situation. Find a free printable for Valentine’s Day favor toppers HERE at Mighty Delighty. Just add any rainbow-colored candy of your choice.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found on Amazon and these fun Rainbow party items from … Read More ...
Pantone Food
I remember years ago, working as a cookie decorator, being amused when a customer specified pantone colors for the icing. Um, yeah, we mix the icing by hand, not CMYK. A few drops here, a few drops there to match an invitation or dress or, well, we did the best we could. Matching pantone colors was deemed absurd. Photographer Alison … Read More ...
Cotton Candy Sheep for Valentine’s Day
The clever genius of you folks out there never ceases to amaze me. Sheep cut-outs? Over bowls of cotton candy? So the cotton candy becomes the sheep’s wool? Clever. Genius. I wish my mind worked so well. And the cuteness would last the whole year through, not just for Valentine’s Day. Find the printables, idea and how-tos HERE at Project … Read More ...