Turkeys, Leaves and Pumpkin Cupcakes
And just to complete my morning of holiday posts, how about three for Thanksgiving? Here are three ideas Thanksgiving cupcakes, turkeys, leaves and pumpkins, with how-tos HERE at Dunkin Hines.
… Drink Your Potion
Okay, okay, back to more immediate concerns: Halloween. Find the how-tos to make Kool-Aid mad scientist potion HERE at Our Best Bites. If you dare.… Read More ...
Elf Cupcakes
Some may bemoan the Christmas lights hung in malls in September, but I, for one, am happy to start the season as early as possible. Within reason. Like after the temperature dips below 70. It’s 60 here now, so I feel OK posting these elves. Make cupcake elves HERE at Tasty Kitchen.… Read More ...
How to Make Carrot Flowers For Platters
Apparently there exists a simple, inexpensive tool to help you make these cute as can be carrot flowers for bento boxes. These may even be too cute-as-can-be for my kid’s lunch. Find the how-tos to make carrot flowers and a link to the tool HERE at Meet the Dubiens.
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Harry Potter Butterbeer Cupcakes
Yes, let’s keep Harry going as long as possible, I say. I’m sure there are many of you less enthralled with the series than I, but I’ll forever be loyal. I may even have to buy J.K. Rowling
‘s new grown-up, non-magical book. Anyhoo…. If you agree, find the how-tos to make butterbeer Harry Potter cupcakes, all while avoiding fondant, … Read More ...
Creepy Candy Bars
See? Eyes! I said it all last year to the point of annoying everyone, I’m sure, but just add eyes to make something creepy. (Or oddly, cute, in some cases.) The eyes have it. Easy peasy, instant Halloween. Make candy bars that look at you HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
Star Trek Cookie Cutters
We had Star Wars. Pac Man. The Leg Lamp. Ninjas. Beakers and the like. More rejoicing baking nerds (I say, with the utmost affection, as I myself am in that category. Except for Star Trek, I never got into Star Trek.) Star Trek cookie cutters
. Find them HERE at ThinkGeek.… Read More ...
Zombie Arm Cupcake Toppers
Why oh why have I not thought of gumpaste zombie arms to stick out of a cupcake to hold the cupcake topper? Lucky Tikkido has. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at Tikkido.… Read More ...
Avengers-Themed Party Food
So this movie I missed in the theaters is now on DVD. The Avengers. Devote a day with the kiddos on Avengers crafts, pizza, Hulk punch, Thor’s hammer apps, and a Captain America trifle HERE at Cute as a Fox.
If you are planning an Avengers party check out these Avenger party decorations.
Sunflower Cupcakes with Edible Pots
Dang, I always give away the best part in the title. But yes, these flower pots are edible. I’ve seen a jillion flower pot cupcakes, but I don’t believe I’ve ever seen one that’s (almost, minus the lollipop stick) totally edible. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make them HERE at MegaCrafty.… Read More ...
14 Favorite Cookie Recips from 14 Bloggers
Just in case you’re searching for some tried and true and well-tested cookie recipes, be sure to check out this round-up of 14 All-Time Favorite Cookie Recipes from 14 bloggers (including yours truly) over at Best Friends for Frosting.… Read More ...
Halloween Candy Wrapper Templates
I know, I know. I’ve seen plenty of candy bars-dressed-up-in-paper-for Halloween, but I’m especially fond of these. It just makes sense that ghosts, Dracula and bats would sneakily hide their candy. Find the templates to make candy wrappers HERE at Woman’s Day.… Read More ...
Sewing-Inspired Treats
Sew? Bake? Do it all? While I’m naturally inept at sewing, I do appreciate the wonderful inspiration that comes from needle and thread, especially when translated into sugar. Find a round-up of sewing-inspired treats (some of which have graced this blog over the last couple years, so it’s nice to revisit) HERE at Craftstorming. Shown are button shortbread cookies … Read More ...
Teal Treats for Ovarian Cancer Awareness
Beautiful color for yummy treats for a wonderful cause. These teal sweets are in honor of September’s Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. For more information visit WhyTeal.org, brought to us by Sugarkissed.net , where you’ll find the recipe for brownies and how-tos to make the teal icing cancer ribbons.… Read More ...