The Sharpie® marker was introduced in 1964, the first permanent pen of its kind, coveted for its ability to write on almost any surface. Fifty years later, Sharpie is still coveted for its ability to write on almost any surface. I’ve seen a resurgence in the past few years of crafters re-claiming the tool. Sharpie designs are showing up in … Read More ...
Glittery Cupcake Toppers
I’m pretty sure I need to make some kind of glitter-covered topper for every cake and cupcake I make from now to eternity, because I love these. Cupcake toppers, non-toxic glue and disco dust. So smart! Find the how-tos HERE at the Layer Cake Shop blog.… Read More ...
Stiletto Heel Cupcakes
These are edible. No, really. All edible. And yet, I’d kind of like to wear them. Make amazing stiletto heel cupcakes HERE at Make me my Cake.… Read More ...
Tulip Marshmallow Pops
So pretty for spring, and I love any chance to use cupcake wrappers. Make chocolate marshmallow tulip pops HERE at the Layer Cake Shop blog.… Read More ...
7 Kid-Friendly Edible Craft Ideas from Dixie Crystal (and Lots More)
I didn’t know that Dixie Crystals had such a wealth of ideas for playing with sugar. They have a whole section just for kids, and plenty of recipes for grown-ups, too. Guess I’ll be adding this site to my bookmarks!
Make edible finger paint HERE.
Make this adorable necklace from sugar cubes HERE.
Make sugar art … Read More ...
Tiny Swirly Cookie Bites
These little, bite-size cookies are perfect for snacking or parties. I made them from leftover dough and icing to bring to a party. You can use any colors you like, all you need is a toothpick for swirling. Find the how-tos HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Make Your Own Food Face Plate
Did anybody else laugh audibly upon sighting these? It’s not just the fact of face plates, and a post on how to make said face plates, but the crazy clever food decorations to turn your family hilariously silly. I mean, come on, cheese shirt and tie? A pretzel hairdo? Find the how-tos HERE at She Knows, from Project Denneler… Read More ...
Candy-Filled Graduation Hat Cookies
Keep the surprises coming folks… what other clever sweets can you hide candy in? I adore these candy-filled graduation hat cookies. Find the step-by-step how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...
JellO Building Blocks
I think it’s very important to play with your food. JellO building blocks you eat AND play with, HERE at Kiwi Crate.… Read More ...
Typography Cake
So I know that baking cool designs inside cakes has become very popular, but actual words? A literary nerd like me appreciates this. Find the how-tos HERE at A Subtle Revelry.… Read More ...
Isomalt Diamond Cake
Because a girl can never have too many diamonds, give her a diamond-covered cake. Find the cake and tips for working with Isomalt HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.… Read More ...
Flower Cookie Card
So I missed this darling idea for Mother’s Day, but can we please bookmark it for mom’s birthday? Or anyone’s birthday, really. Have kids make a flower cookie card HERE at Little Food Junction.… Read More ...
Oreo Flower Pops
I’m loving the mod look to these flowers and the use of pipe cleaners for leaves. I’ve been more and more interested in combining edibles with non-edible decorations of late. Plus, these are made with Oreos and on a stick. What’s not to love? Make Oreo flower pops HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
Chevron Cake Tutorial
I think chevron is one of those pattern rages that should be a rage. It’s just plain interesting to look at. I expect its hotness won’t cool down any time soon. Find a great tutorial for decorating a cake in the chevron style using a paper template HERE at The Art of the Wedding Cake.… Read More ...
Pencil Cookies for Teacher Appreciation with Free Printable
There’s still another day for teacher appreciation week! Or, bookmark these for the end of the school year. I made packages of pencil cookies for the staff at my daughter’s charter school. And I even made up this handy dandy printable for ya’ to make it easy to say “thanks”. Find the pencil cookies for teacher with free printable HERE … Read More ...
