This is one of those simple smart ideas I love: Using a cookie cutter as a stencil to fill with sprinkles to decorate a cake. So easy! Find the idea HERE at This Little Life of Mine.… Read More ...
President’s Day Cupcakes
Who knew President’s as cupcakes could be so awesome? Best President’s Day cupcakes ever, these are, methinks, uh huh. Even the frosting is red, white and blue. I think George is my favorite. Or Teddy. But wait, where is Martin Van Buren? And what about Polk? Make them HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Painted Get Well Cookies
According to the Victorian-era “Language of Flowers,” the Eglantine Rose means “a wound to heal.” I made these painted, decorated cookies for a friend who recently had surgery. Find the how-tos to make get well cookies HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Coolest Ever Conversation Heart Cake
I declare this the coolest lookin’ Valentine’s Day cake ever. Ever! I just find it so striking. And inside is strawberry cake with cream cheese frosting, so yes, please. Find the recipe HERE at gimme some oven.… Read More ...
Super Quick and Easy Cake Toppers for Valentine’s Day
Need a super duper quick and easy way to dress up your cake tonight? I’m even typing about them super duper fast before my two month old loses it. Oh no, too late. Well… find the how-tos to dress up your Valentine’s Day cake in record time HERE at tikkido.… Read More ...
Pipe Cleaner Heart Toppers
Clearly I need to spruce up my pipe cleaner supply. Here I’ve been holding on to the classic, boring, Kindergarten-versions when there were these glittery, pretty types out there. Find the how-tos to make a simple, heart, pipe cleaner topper for cupcakes, cakes, pancakes, whatever, HERE at The Sweetest Occasion.… Read More ...
Homemade Heart Sprinkles
These homemade jumbo heart sprinkles would be handy to keep around beyond Valentine’s Day. Use any teeny tiny cutter for your fondant… do they make teeny tiny Shamrocks? Find the tutorial for homemade heart sprinkles HERE at Cake Whiz.… Read More ...
Sending Love with Tiny Envelope Cookies
Things in miniature are always big on cute. These tiny “sent-with-love” envelope cookies are a good case in point. Why, why, why are tiny things so precious? Make a bunch HERE at Munchkin Munchies.… Read More ...
Roundup of Snowman Treats
I’m thinking of those in New England here in the States buried in snow from the recent blizzard (while the rest of us long for at least a flake). Find a slideshow of snowman treats to make, including my melting snowman cookie, so thank you, HERE at babble.… Read More ...
Secretly Replace the Fortunes in Your Take-Out Fortune Cookies
So this idea is pretty dang cool, not just for Valentine’s Day, but for whenever you want to surprise your honey with a secret message hidden in the fortune cookie from your take-out. Maybe a marriage proposal? Oh, look at me getting all romantic-like. Learn to steam open fortune cookies, replace the messages and close them back up again HERE … Read More ...
Worms or Butterflies? What’s Your Valentine’s Day Choice
Valentine’s needn’t be all pink and roses and Cupids. You can get in the dirt a bit, which I bet all kids not into pink and roses will appreciate. And bonus. Free printable for the cupcake topper. Find the heart-shaped worm cupcakes HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons. But if you are into the pink and roses … Read More ...
3D Dinosaur Cookie Cutters
3D Dinosaur Cookie Cutters
Look what I stumbled across the other day. I haven’t any need for these any time soon (there was a brief moment when my daughter was into dinosaurs, but it has since passed), but I know many a kid with the addiction. These cookies cutters are perfect for a Dinosaur party. These are great as party … Read More ...
Chocolate Cookie Heart Bars for Geeks
As in, yum. Chocolate cookies with frosting cut into hearts. As in, love quotes from movies geeks (like me) like. You know, “As you wish,” says Westley. And if you need the cheat sheet, it’s provided. Make them HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Rainbow Heart Cheesecakes
You’ve got the rainbow, the cheesecake and the heart. Could this be the most perfect Valentine’s Day dessert ever? Maybe. If you’re into that kind of thing. Make these way-too-clever rainbow heart cheesecakes (and by the way, other shapes for other occasions, yes?) HERE at Rock Ur Party, courtesy of Hungry Happenings.
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Food-Safe Lace Sugar Crown Cake Toppers
Oh geez, if my princess tiara-addicted five-year old got wind of these… well, I’d be busy making some at her orders. I’m hiding my computer screen from her. Because these are seriously awesome. Actually, forget the five-year-old-specific thing, we ALL need food-safe sugar crowns for our desserts. Learn to make these lace sugar crown cupcake toppers HERE at Shine Trim… Read More ...