Find step-by-step photos to make this pretty kid-friendly cheesy sunflower HERE at Craftymoods.… Read More ...
Marshmallow Teddy Bear Pops
Find a step-by-step tutorial to make these cute marshmallow teddy bear pops HERE at Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. And they are holding conversation hearts made from Starburst!… Read More ...
Cookie Decorating Workshop
Visit Crazy Domestic for a great Cookie Fun Workshop by guest blogger Ashleigh of Bee in Our Bonnet. She gives tips and photographs to guide you through baking, rolling out and cutting cookies for decorating.… Read More ...
Crepes for Candlemas…And a Little about French Traditions
Look at these amazing crepes with embedded images at Prunille fait son show (there are English instructions, too, and the photographs show you how to make them). And find a chocolate version with hearts HERE at Prunille fait son show. I learned more from the creator, Nadege, about the Christian holiday, “la chandeleur,” or Candlemas, celebrated on February … Read More ...
Icing Consistency from Household Items
Anyone out there who has tried cookie decorating, be it one time or who has made a career from it (like me), knows the anxiety of icing. Namely, the right consistency. I spent years outlining then piping back and forth to fill in. Pros: one icing, skips steps. Cons: You see the lines. So then I delved into … Read More ...
Lion Ice Box Cookies
Diamonds for Dessert had me at ice box cookies. That’s really all I needed, for I find ice box cookies wonderfully clever in and of themselves. But these are lion ice box cookies. Lions. Learn to make them HERE.… Read More ...
Conversation Heart Cookie Pops (of a different kind)
When I first saw these in my inbox from Sugar Swings! labeled as cookie pops, I just assumed they were your standard cookies on a stick in conversation heart form. Now they are so beautifully decorated, I would certainly have shared standard cookies on a stick in conversation heart form with you. But alas. There’s even more genius lurking beneath. … Read More ...
Groundhog Day Cake
Edible crafts abound for every holiday. Christmas, Valentine’s, 4th of July… I never have trouble finding posts. But Groundhog’s Day. Now that’s one that doesn’t scream edible crafting. Not so to CakeSpy. Learn to make her Groundhog Day cake HERE at Serious Eats.… Read More ...
Vintage Rosette Cupcake Toppers
Learn to make these vintage-y rosette paper cupcake toppers HERE at Country Living.… Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Cookies and Garland
Everything about these matching Valentine’s Day cookies and garland is just perfect. The colors, the buttons, the bakery twine. Everything. Learn to make both HERE at Glorious Treats. In fact, the cookies and garland are so perfect, it’s almost hard to discern which is which in this photography. Aaah, you’ll have to visit Glorious Treats for a closer look.… Read More ...
Soda Bottle Treats for Valentine’s Day
Amanda sent me the link to these fantastic repurposed cream soda bottles for Valentine’s Day from Nap Time Journal ages ago, and I just remembered I saved the link for you. Learn to turn soda bottles into this handy dandy bundle of Valentine’s treat goodness HERE at Nap Time Journal. This site has all kinds of handy dandy crafty … Read More ...
How To Make A Penguin Cake
What is it about this penguin cake from Fowl Single File that is ridiculously adorable? The shape? The big eyes? The simplicity that I think would be quite manageable to recreate? Everything. Go here to see Fowl Single File’s awesome rendition of (with awesome matching cupcakes!) THIS cake by Jenifah007. Spotted by Amanda.
Looking for more Penguin party ideas? … Read More ...
DIY Valentine’s Beer Bottle Labels
I’m smitten by these crafty beer bottle labels submitted by Kristen of Make the best of everything!. Maybe because I appreciate how tough it is to find gifts for men, especially Valentine’s Day gifts. Or maybe because I also have a husband named Greg who appreciates beer.
Learn to make custom beer bottle labels for Valentine’s HERE.
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Cake Pop Ideas
I’m in love with this cake pop from Prunille fait son Show. It’s a veritable cake bite-size garden! Find a collection of cake pop ideas with step-by-step photos and decorating tips HERE at Prunille fait son show.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Joconde Entremet
You must must check out this amazing chocolate covered strawberry-themed Joconde Entremet created by Kudos Kitchen by Renee for the Daring Bakers challenge. She also gives recipes and step-by-step photos to the creation. And one more plea, you must must check out Renee’s hand painted tile and glassware. (She takes orders, too, check out her site for contact info!)… Read More ...