This is weightlifting I could handle. Even if it does seem against the point. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these barbell cookies from store-bought goods HERE at Miss Candiquik.
Perfect for an Olympics or sports themed party
Corn on the Cob Cake Pops
I think the most cleverest part of all is that corn holders hold this dessert together, this cake pop dessert that looks very much like the real thing. Find the how-tos to make corn on the cob cake pops HERE at Quick Dish, from Gimme Some Oven.… Read More ...
“Bacteria” Treats
While I’ve never tried, I can say with almost near certainty it’s very difficult to make bacteria cute. But dang it if these aren’t adorable. I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, candy eyes make everything adorable. Find the how-tos to make “bacteria buddies” HERE at Gourmet Mom-on-the-Go.… Read More ...
Rainbow Macarons
Once I finally master the macaron (that is, once I try to make them again, and again, and again until I master the macaron), I’ll definitely have to try this simple technique for making them rainbow tie dye. Find the recipe and how-tos for rainbow macarons HERE at Duhlicious.
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Ombre Beach Cake
This post is rather fitting as I run for the beach today to avoid the lead-filled dust of house renovations. Yet another lovely, gorgeous, but seemingly easy to re-create, creation from Bird on a Cake… Find the step-by-step how-tos to make this Ombre Beach Cake, including a template for the chocolate sand dollar decorations, HERE at Bird on a … Read More ...
Homemade Ice Cream Cone Graham Crackers
Homemade, pretty, apt for the season, adorable and easy to make? These ice cream cone graham crackers have everything. Find the step-by-step how-tos and recipe HERE at Bird’s Party Blog, courtesy of guest poster Hani from Haniela’s.… Read More ...
Easy Fairy Garden Cake
Easy to make and decorate, but the sugar-loaded and sweet decorations would most certainly satisfy my daughter’s fairy requirements. Find the how-tos to make the magical garden cake HERE at Parents.… Read More ...
Sunshine Donuts
The sun is burning strong in my parts. A little too strong for my taste. These seem a much better way to celebrate this ball of fire. Find the how-tos to make and decorate sunshine donuts HERE at Hoopla Palooza.… Read More ...
Tie Dyed Rice Krispies Treats
It’s one of those days, today. No, not those 104 degree days where I don’t want to open the front door. That’s been every day this summer. I mean one of those days where I declare a new food trend for anyone who actually cares or thinks I have that power anyway. While painting on sweets with food coloring is … Read More ...
Pretty Watercolor Cookies
These painted cookie canvases are gorgeous enough for an all-grown-up affair, but the clever method is easy enough for kids to master, too. Love, love, love this cookie art. Find the how-tos HERE at One Charming Party, courtesy of guest poster Jenny Batt.
Beach Bucket Cake
Another easy one for you. I’m not making you work at all! Must be the lazy summer thing. Find the recipe to make a beach bucket cake (very cute all wrapped up, by the way) HERE at Rook No. 17. Spotted on Fun Family Crafts.… Read More ...
4th of July Robot Centerpiece
I love this centerpiece for the 4th of July. It’s so random (a robot?), yet practical (filled with cookies and picnic utensils). Find the how-tos HERE at Family Fun.
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Polka Dot Cake
So very much on my to-do list now is making a polka dot cake with this clever technique. Find all the how-tos, including the trial and error to end up with these easy instructions, to which we owe our thanks, HERE at Once Upon a Pedestal.… Read More ...
Pop Star Cookie Pops
OK, OK, no more red, white and blue. After this one, for at least a few hours. This one is from yours truly, and I promise they are pretty darn easy to make. I created these 4th of July star sandwich cookie pops (with a fireworks-inspired surprise in the middle… Pop Rocks) for SheKnows.com. Find the how-tos HERE… Read More ...
Easy Firecracker Cakes
Figures the genius of creative sweets (scratch that, genius of all things crafty in food) would come up with a super duper easy dessert for you to make last minute for the 4th of July: “Kaboom Cakes,” aka, store-bought cakes turned into firecrackers. Find the how-tos HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...