The teeny, tiny, “X”s and “O”s are just too much. I’m loving this cute and clever idea for Valentine’s Day candy buttons. And bonus: A free printable and pattern grid are included. Find the how-tos to make them HERE at MegaCrafty.… Read More ...
Dessert Cocktails for the Big Game
Dessert and cocktail in one? I can think of no better combo. Plus, there’s spinach in there, so you get your iron for the day. Cocktail aside, the football dress up would work with any green drink. Make Super Bowl dessert cocktails with straw goal posts HERE at She Knows.
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Heart Filled Cupcakes
Awww, it’s a heart cupcake for two. You know, if you slice it in half, two halves make the heart whole again. (Wiping tear.) OK, not really wiping tear. But this is pretty dang cute and pretty in pink. Find the how-tos to make heart filled cupcakes HERE at Make. Bake. Celebrate.… Read More ...
Macaron Cake Tutorial
Wow, wow, and triple wow. This one capitalizes on the macaron trend (the trend is still on, right?) in a huge and very impressive way. Find the how-tos to make this amazing “macaron” cake HERE at Half Baked, by Miso Bakes.… Read More ...
Fondant Bow Cake Tutorial
Sigh. This photograph makes me want to read a 19th century romance novel. Preferably British. But I digress. Find the how-tos to make this so-pretty cake with striped fondant bow HERE at Twigg Studios.… Read More ...
Free Swedish Fish Valentine’s Printable
Ah, the infinite variations to say “I love you” via a printable with a clever saying to put on a favor bag filled with treats that inspire said clever saying. Now that’s a mouthful. And I’m not entirely sure it’s grammatically correct. Forgive me, I’ve been up for too many hours. Anyway, back to more important things… find the free … Read More ...
Pop Up Groundhog Day Cookies… That Really Pop Up
Finally. After waiting all winter–actually, two winters, since last winter was totally lame snow-wise–we have snow here in Washington DC as of today. We’re not knee deep or anything, but it’s a good, hearty dusting. I say keep it coming. I’m one hoping that the Groundhog does see his shadow and scurries away for another six weeks. Who’s with me? … Read More ...
Football Burgers n’ Buns
Football, football, everywhere football! And everything consumable football. Find the recipe for not just football hamburgers, but football buns HERE at Hungry Happenings. Bonus, you’ll also find links to other football party foods AND a great giveaway for football party snacking gear.
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Rice Krispies Treats Love Letters
Remember letters? I do. I used to write them. I had personalized stationery and everything. If you’re too young to remember letters, we who came of age pre-email used to write sentiments on paper, put the paper in an envelope, add a stamp (that you had to lick) and stick it in that box by street. Two days later, said … Read More ...
Love Match Marshmallows
We go together like… rainbows and unicorns? Milk and cookies? Bacon and eggs? There are a billion jillion matches you might substitute here. I could only think of a few. Draw love matches on marshmallow pops HERE at the decorated cookie (which is my other blog, by the way).… Read More ...
Rice Krispies Treats for Valentine’s Day
Think of all the easy and shortcut treats you can turn Valentines-y by just cutting out in the shapes of hearts and adding an arrow. Sure, Rice Krispies Treats, but also brownies, fudge… OK, that’s all I can think of now, but I’m working on three hours of sleep. I’m sure there are more. Make Rice Krispies Treats for Valentine’s … Read More ...
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle Apples
Who would have thought Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles would have such longevity? I remember hearing about them in high school. And I was in high school in the ’80s. (And yet I’m only 21 years old. Amazing.) Make Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle apples HERE at Creative Kid Snacks.… Read More ...
Pom Pom Cake Pops
Genius, genius, genius. Wait, one more genius. That’s what I deem this idea for pom pom cake pops. I could even get all bubbly like a cheerleader over this one. Find the how-tos to make pom pom cake pops HERE at 1 Fine Cookie.
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Decorate a Cake with Chocolate Bark
Nothing is craftier than simply mixing things up. Taking something given and just using it in a totally new way. Like chocolate bark. But chocolate bark on the side of a cake, which looks like it requires a bit of Tetris skills to fit the pieces just so. Make chocolate bark cake HERE at Cake Whiz.… Read More ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Pancakes
So his day is almost over, but if ever there was a man worthy of having pancakes made in his honor EVERY day, it’s Martin Luther King, Jr. And maybe Ghandi. Make MLK pancakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.… Read More ...