Creative food craft ideas
For me Labor Day weekend is the end of summer. I know it isn’t officially autumn till September, but it is the official end of the lazy days and kids are back to school.
We don’t have a party or picnic for Labor Day weekend, but we like to enjoy some quiet family time, before the hectic schedule begins. We … Read More ...
Sorry, no recipe or step by step directions for this one, but just had to post it because of how awesome this cake is! And I wonder how many hours went into making it!
This “library” cake was made by Kathy Knaus and she posted about it on Facebook here. You should totally go and compliment her for making … Read More ...
Kids love Halloween and they REALLY love Halloween treats. Your children will enjoy making (or for the very little ones, helping to make) these easy treats and drinks. There’s no shortage of ghosts, mummies, and brains on this list. Kids will love being served cups of cocoa with edible eyeballs staring back at them, or a drink with a squirmy … Read More ...
Who doesn’t want dessert for a meal?
Here is a cute take on the ice cream cone, but in a lunch form. Jill at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons loves to create fun meals with her 3 boys and shows how to take the plain grilled cheese sandwich to the next level. She takes the bread and shapes it … Read More ...
I feel like the only person still holding on to summer and avoiding the fall posts. Besides school posts of course. Probably because I’m not ready for what comes after fall.
This might be a cake that I would try making in the dreaded winter, as I await the warmth and sunshine of spring. Amanda at I Am Baker shows … Read More ...
Cake pops with style!
Cake Poppin’ shows us how to take the ordinary cake pop and give it some flare with ruffles. How cute these would be at a little girl’s party, bridal shower or even a baby shower. You can use the ruffles as the gender reveal.
Check out Pint Sized Baker for Cake Poppin’s tutorial and many other … Read More ...
Wafer paper
is the same as rice paper and it is edible. You are able to purchase it on Amazon if you are interested in making these feathers or any other design. You can also create flowers or butterflies out of the wafer paper to decorate cakes with.
Cup of Dee Cakes shows us how to create the feather using … Read More ...
Surprise! I really love this idea! Especially if you have someone special that lives far way or going to college!
Pauline from Club ChicaCircle shows us how to take a pop tab can and turn it into a birthday or any occasion surprise. As mentioned in the article, make sure to use a can that it is BPA free. She … Read More ...
Burlap is still a hot decorating item for parties and decorations around the house.
Joshua John Russell has used that inspiration and created his burlap version in frosting. Joshua shows you how to create the burlap effect and also has a link to how he makes the actual bow tie using fondant.
Check out The Fashion Caker for the directions … Read More ...
Do you make special treats for the first day of school or have a back to school party?
Here is a cute idea that you can do while rushing around trying to buy new clothes or supplies.
Instead of trying to find time to making cake pops, use donut holes! Christina at Inspiration for Celebration came up with this idea, … Read More ...
It’s National S’mores Day!
Here is a s’mores recipe that you can let the younger kids have fun doing and not worry about being burned. It is actually fun for all! Sometimes we are all a little impatient with waiting for the marshmallow
to toast.
Trisha at MomDot shows you how to create the treat from graham crackers, melted … Read More ...
I have to agree with the Kayln from Creative Savings! The bacon bits you buy at the store do not taste like bacon! Thankfully I now know how to make homemade bacon bits and I can make it ahead of time and put it in the freezer. I might need to buy a bigger freezer with all these … Read More ...
I’m jumping on the bandwagon of using less processed foods. It is hard when you need quick meals on busy nights. I am finding lots of ideas for preparing meals to throw in the freezer. One of which is the homemade biscuit by Money Saving Mom.
You could make and bake the same day if you have the time. … Read More ...
One ingredient and a yummy result!
Autumn at It’s Always Autumn shows us how to take a can of sweet condensed milk and cook it in the oven for a delicious treat for apples, ice cream or brownies. This is a recipe that is best for us that try to multitask while cooking or afraid of the horror stories about … Read More ...
Cheese crackers!
Nikki at Tikkido shows us how to make a cheesy cracker with just four ingredients. You can shape them into any shape you want or just cut them into squares. Make sure you dot (poke holes) the dough. Nikki used a fish shape for a nautical party.
These would be great at any kids party or after school … Read More ...
