I’m completely getting this concept. That is, of being so consumed by technological principals we start to apply them to real life, or at least wish we could. Like how I–just for a split second–try to pause thing in reality like I do with TiVo. Check out the iPlate designed by Todd Borka, which lets you imagine how you … Read More ...
Chocolate Googly Eyes
By now I assume you all know how into candy eyes I’ve been this year. I was supposed to give them up after Halloween, but I just can’t (I’m thinking of turkeys and Rudolph now, they have eyes). Maybe I can at least take them to a new level, like with these chocolate googly eyes from Mary and Matt. … Read More ...
Pretzel Cabins
What’s even greater than a log cabin made with pretzels? Playing with a log cabin made with pretzels. At least that seems to be the case with the imaginative adventures clearly had HERE at flax & twine. The cabin instructions are from this issue of Action Pack: Sticks and Stones.… Read More ...
Practical Fruit Labels
I would be a terrible inventor. Oh sure, I frustrate easily by life’s littlest dilemmas, but I never ever think of solutions. I love this idea for fruit-stickers-turned-fruit-soap from Amron Experimental. Find more details HERE.… Read More ...
Crazy Amazing Cookies for a Crazy Amazing Gnome Party
Tricky as they may be, there is something undeniably charming about gnomes. (An especial fave to me, I even put a fondant one in my new book. Love saying that, my new book.) But on to more important matters, like this lovely gnome party. You must see all the details HERE at Tradewind Tiaras, from the invites to … Read More ...
Edible Halloween Necklace
I very rarely post on photos from galleries, such as Cake Central of flickr, or from photos not connected to a blog or other site, but I’m making an exception with this edible Halloween skull n’ bones necklace, especially since it’s such a cute and easy idea, no instructions are necessary! Find it HERE at Cake Central, created by … Read More ...
Pink and Black Halloween Dessert Table
Finally, a Halloween dessert table my daughter could get behind, pink sparkles and black. Maybe if you took out the black. And the spiderwebs. Ugh, she’s difficult. Anyway, a little non-orange-and-black inspiration from Prunille fait son Show. Note the Hello Kitty! pumpkin and spider bread.… Read More ...
Painted Food Packaging
I urge you all to check out the work of Eric Barclay, an artist who gives a bit, nay, a lot, of character to boring old food packaging. That’s Coffee-mate up there. Yeah. Coffee-mate turned wonderfully adorable. See what he does to soda cans and mustard. {spotted on Foodiggity}… Read More ...
Fruit Roll-Up Costume
I’m thinking how sticky this would be if I made a life-size version for my 4 year old for Halloween…. Find the Fruit Roll-up costume HERE at Doll Diaries, submitted by Heather of Dollar Store Crafts.… Read More ...
Stop Motion Black Licorice Art for Halloween
Check out this fantastic stop motion video of black licorice candy Halloween art HERE at Martha Stewart’s Craft Department. {spotted on Be Different Act Normal}
FREE Breast Cancer Awareness Party Printables
To kick off National Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, Heather of Chickabug is sharing FREE Breast Cancer Awareness Printables, a 44-page collection of party printables for personal or fundraising use, including signs, donation cards, water bottle labels, cupcake wrappers, straw flags, treat bag labels, and more. See more party inspiration featured HERE at Amy Atlas. Thank you … Read More ...
Sewing Basket Cake
Check out some pretty crafty cakes in this roundup at Cake Wrecks. This sewing basket cake especially caught my eye. {via here}… Read More ...
“Food of the Rainbow” Photography Shoot
I’ve posted about many, many edible rainbows on this site. Many. Many cakes, cupcakes, JellO, candy, parties, treats, favors, cocktails… all rainbows. I did once even post on rainbow bacon. This is the first rainbow burger I’ve ever seen, though. This incredible collection of ‘Food of the Rainbow‘ photographed by Henry Hargreaves takes things to a new level, … Read More ...
Han Solo in Carbonite Stained Glass Gummies
Wanna know what this is? That is, if you somehow failed to see the title up there. I’ll quote: “It’s a bunch of Han Solo in Carbonite gummies in rainbow colours made to look like stained glass.” By Eat the Evidence.
Making your own gummies has become very popular as it allows you to control the ingredients and … Read More ...
Amy Atlas Dessert Table Miniature Art
Pretty stunning Amy Atlas-esque dessert table, yes? Can you believe it’s really a piece of teeny tiny art? Check out the feature at Amy Atlas’s blog to see the dessert table to scale. It was created by miniature food artist Stephanie Kilgast of Petit Plat in France. And check out her site for other amazing mini treats.… Read More ...