Didn’t I just mention yesterday how much I’m a sucker for all Bugles-related crafts? This one is uber-cute, too. These Bugles-turned-ice cream cones are so utterly perfect. And then to throw in the snack mix? Really, now. Make sweet and salty “ice cream” snack HERE at Munchkin Munchies.… Read More ...
Neck Tie Appetizers
I’m on a Dad roll now… And speaking of bread (you know, because I said “roll”? No?), there are so many sweets for Father’s Day, that it’s nice to take a break with some appetizers. Make neck tie appetizers HERE at Cute as a Fox.… Read More ...
Dad’s ‘Stache Root Beer Sampler Gift with Free Printables
I love the effort poured into finding and assembling this root beer sampler gift for Dad. (Though for my husband, I’d have to substitute actual beers, sigh.) Find the how-tos and a free printable for “Dad’s Root Beer Sampler ‘Stache,” complete with mustache straws to save Dad the root beer kind, HERE at Family Ever After.
The Very Busy Spider Lunch
I’m crazy afraid of all spiders, even pictures of spiders, and even cute ones. This is about as close as I can get to one. And it’s pretty darn cute. Make a Very Busy Spider lunch HERE at Creative Food.… Read More ...
Ice Cream Cone Cupcake Toppers
I’m such a sucker for any edible craft involving Bugles–memories of eating them off my fingers in childhood, I think. Also, these are super easy and cute. Top cupcakes with ice cream cones made from Bugles and gumballs HERE at Meet the Dubiens.… Read More ...
Cigar Cookies
Perfect timing for a week of “Desserts for Dudes” over at Bake at 350 what with Father’s Day quickly approaching. Tee hee, I think I’d love the aroma of these cigar cookies way more than the real thing. Decorate cigar cookies HERE at Bake at 350.… Read More ...
Essential Supplies for Baking and Decorating Sweets
For all newly interested (or just curious experts) in baking and decorating cookies, cupcakes, marshmallows, cake pops and other sweet treats, I’ve collected a list of what I deem as necessary supplies to have on hand. I’m sure others could easily add or take away from this list, but these are my absolute must-have items in my kitchen. You can … Read More ...
Banana Sushi
I’ve seen plenty of sweet versions of sushi, but never with bananas. For the fruit and candy and sushi loving kids or grown-ups, make silly banana sushi HERE at Maché.… Read More ...
Chocolate Cheesecake Pots
Such a simple idea for a summer or garden party (even a wedding?), but with impact, yes? And chocolate, cheesecake, cookie crumbles, mint… my kinda dessert. Make potted chocolate cheesecakes HERE at Sisteroo.
Looking for the glass pots? check these out on Amazon
they even come with a flower spoon.… Read More ...
Princess Pancakes – Fun Food Ideas
I’ll never forget the day my daughter came home from school feeling a little off, only to discover that she had come down with chickenpox. As any parent knows, sick days are never fun, but they do present the perfect opportunity to go above and beyond to make your child feel extra special and loved. That’s when my husband decided … Read More ...
Key to My Heart Cupcakes
These key-to-my-heart cupcakes would be a perfect dessert or favor for not just weddings, but bridal showers, engagement party, (maybe Valentine’s?)… Find the recipe and impressive step-by-step how-to photographs to make your own HERE at La littérature gourmande.… Read More ...
Sprinkle-Lined Vases for a Sprinkle Party
Sprinkles, sprinkles, everywhere sprinkles! What a fantastic theme for a birthday party. I’m loving the sprinkle-lined vases for flower bouquets. Even if you aren’t hosting a whole sprinkle theme, just having this as the centerpiece for a birthday meal would be a perfect touch. Find the how-tos and trick to make the sprinkle vase without buying 800 million pounds of … Read More ...
Faux Ice Cream Cones That Don’t Melt
I keep lauding summer summer summer when half the world is in the midst of winter winter winter. So if you’re already too cold, make fake ice cream HERE at Partycraft Secrets.… Read More ...
Out of this World Lunch
Have a galaxy-minded kid? Make Mars in outer space lunch HERE at Creative Food. Also, they have rocket ship Goldfish??… Read More ...
Mustachioed Salted Caramel Cupcakes
What strikes me about these cupcakes is the combination of sophisticated, salted caramel buttercream with… a chocolate mustache. Yummy mash up. Plus, I got to use the word “mustachioed”. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Bird on a Cake.… Read More ...