I spotted this and had one of those “why didn’t I think of that?” moments. So easy and cute and perfect for back to school (or for grown-ups like me who still like a good peanut butter and jelly sandwich, and find it even better in cake form). Make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich cake HERE at Munchkin Munchies… Read More ...
Cake Pops for Hallowen
Creepy cauldrons, drippy ghosts, eerie eyeballs… You must see this collection of Halloween cake pops. My favorites are the cauldrons. Find them all HERE at the Pint Sized Baker.… Read More ...
Gingerbread VooDoo Dolls
August isn’t even over and we’re already in the full swing of Halloween. I for one, am fine with that. Halloween brings out the best ideas in the world of edibles. Like gingerbread man VooDoo dolls. Make them HERE at Partycraft Secrets. Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
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Brain Sprinkles
It’s important for every brain to have a daily dose of sprinkles. Plus, I love mason jars. Send kids back to school with some brain sprinkles HERE at Sweetology.… Read More ...
Bear Macarons
Whatever bakerella tries, she tackles ever so cutely and perfectly, right? Find the how-tos for bear macarons HERE at bakerella.… Read More ...
Macaron Organs
I was pretty sure I saw it all from the macaron world. Ice cream cones, ducks, rainbows, cats, pigs, lanterns, sheep, snowmen, devils, UFOs… I could continue with the shapes of macarons out there. But I’ve never seen macarons with such detail, and I’ve certainly never seen macaron organs. It takes a stunning amount of skill to make these, I … Read More ...
School House Rocks Cupcakes
Please tell me there are those of you who remember when cartoons were only aired on Saturday mornings? And more importantly, there are those of you who remember School House Rocks? Sigh, that’s OK if not. I accept my age. (Sort of.) Make School House Rocks cupcakes HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Honoring the Sandwich
Did you know August was National Sandwich Month? At least here in the States, apparently. We have only a few more days to go. Ah, the sandwich. Way to revolutionize lunch Earl of Sandwich, with your convenient and delicious method of eating a perfect combination of flavors. Check out this compilation of 10 creative sandwich recipes HERE at She Knows.… Read More ...
The Cakes from Disney’s Brave
I have yet to see Disney’s Brave
, though I hear I most certainly should. (I think my daughter may be a wee bit young for it yet.) But from what I can tell, these little cakes are the exact replica of those enjoyed by the triplet brothers. And I’m a sucker for replicas of sweets from kids’ movies and … Read More ...
How to Dip Cupcakes
Next up on my to-do list (for sweets anyway, the other to-do lists are too long to keep adding stuff): Make dipped cupcakes. Find some great how-tos HERE at Good Food Channel.… Read More ...
Black-Eyed Susan Cookie Bouquet
Wow, right? Crazy-impressive cookie bouquet of black-eyed susans, right?. And in a DIY chalk pot no less. You can buy the tutorial for this gorgeousness and the howtos for a basket of freshly picked sunflower cinnamon and chocolate cookies. Created by the genius of flower cookie bouquets, Blossomedge, find the tutorial for purchase HERE at FloralCookieBouquets.com.… Read More ...
Shirt Cake Tutorial
This simple, round shirt cake looks impossibly perfect, but the step-by-step photographs and instructions lead me to believe it’s a cinch to put together. And the stitched pocket on the side of the cake is just right. Yep, I vote round for shirt cakes from here on out. Make the cake HERE at Cake Whiz.
Curious George Birthday Party
Two-year old boy? Curious George obsession? Yeah, that sounds about right. We went through that in my house, too, but briefly. And with a two-year old girl. It’s how she learned the word “curious,” though she’s convinced it’s synonymous with “naughty.” Find lots o’ food ideas for hosting a Curious George-themed ideas, such as Yellow Hat Twinkies and Curious George … Read More ...
Shaun the Sheep Cupcakes
I remember that wonderful time in my life when my daughter was into Shaun the Sheep. It was brief, but it allowed me to not feel my brain being sucked into the television like some of the other shows she’s watched. I heart Shaun the Sheep’s cleverness. And look, a whole party devoted to said cleverness! Make Shaun the Sheep … Read More ...
Back to School Bake-Off for a Year’s Supply of Decorating Goodies
Yes! (I exclaim excitedly.) It’s back to school time. To celebrate, I hopped on board fast as can be to join in the Back to School Bake-Off from Sprinkles and Grins and Best Friends for Frosting. I got a box of sweet awesomeness, in the form of icings and sprinkles and gems, from Sprinkles and Grins, and this is … Read More ...