I’m loving every detail of this The Very Hungry Caterpillar birthday party featured on Project Nursery, the printables, the cookies-with-holes, the gumball caterpillar favors, the backdrop… Find the party HERE at Project Nursery. Spotted on Party Frosting.… Read More ...
Broken Flower Pot Cupcakes
There’s also a not-broken one, but a broken flower pot cupcake? So clever, yes? Plus, you can be imperfect in the decorating. Love this idea. Find the how-tos HERE at Baker in the Basement.… Read More ...
Parks and Recreation Cookies
I’ve yet to watch an episode of Parks and Recreation, not because I have an aversion to the show, but because I’m particular about my TV. I need to watch a show from the beginning… So maybe this show will be next on my Roku/Netflix/Hulu series catch-up, especially with this fabulous cookie advertisement. Make Parks and Recreation cookies HERE at … Read More ...
Flourless Chocolate Cake Graduation Caps
Taking graduation-themed baked goods to a whole new level of delicious sophistication… Make flourless chocolate cake graduation cakes for anyone who may be gluten free. Just because you are doesn’t mean you have to miss out. These Mortar board cakes are adorable gluten or no gluten. A perfect little treat for your Graduation party or as a dessert for a … Read More ...
Cookie and Herbs Bouquets
Just when I thought the cookie flower master couldn’t possibly improve upon her masterpieces, she goes and adds herbs. You must scroll through these gorgeous bouquets, and yes, they are cookies, not real flowers. I know it’s hard to tell. Find them HERE at Blossomedge.… Read More ...
Gumdrop Roses
Need some quick, last minute cake or cupcake decorations? Make gumdrop roses. Find the how-tos HERE at Real Simple.… Read More ...
Pina Colada Cupcakes with Dried Fruit Flowers
First, the super yummy-sounding cupcakes… Pina Colada with Kiwi frosting? A resounding “Yes, please.” Find the recipe HERE at A Spicy Perspective. But wait, there’s more. Those gorgeous dried pineapple and kiwi flower cupcake toppers? Crafted and for sale HERE at April’s Edible Art.… Read More ...
Meringue Tulip Cake
What a pretty and tasty homage to a Dutch mom… lovely meringue tulips to decorate a cake. Find the how-tos to make meringue tulips HERE at Bird on a Cake.… Read More ...
Sweet Neon Graduation Party
Surviving middle school in the early ’80s is a feat of which I’m proud. I was not immune to the fashion trend pressure. Oh no, I embraced the WigWam socks over the pegged leg jeans, the Madonna gloves and the oversized Forenza V-neck sweaters. And absolutely the neon, if only in jelly bracelet form. So bring back the neon! If … Read More ...
Sewing and Quilting Cookies
I’ve often bemoaned my comical lack of sewing skills. I’m envious of those that wield a needle with thread with skill, especially those that wield a needle with thread with the same talent as an icing bag. Find the how-tos to make these darling sewing-themed cookies–quilts and spools of thread and buttons, oh my–HERE at Glorious Treats.… Read More ...
Ruffled Buttercream Layer Cake Tutorial
You know those lovely ruffled, colorful cakes that look too pretty to eat and too difficult to make? This tutorial by Bubble and Sweet to make a ruffled layer cake with buttercream frosting (not fondant! woo hoo!) is fantastic and renders the technique actually do-able. She gives tips, step-by-steps and photos along the way. Find the how-tos HERE at Bubble … Read More ...
Duck Macarons and Pond Cupcakes
Because macarons are one of these elusive confections I’ve yet to master, I’m doubly impressed by those that have not only mastered the technique, but then make crafty scenes from their shaped macarons. Make duck macarons and pond cupcakes HERE at Craftstorming.… Read More ...
DIY Dyed Cupcake Liners
Why o’ why have I never thought of this idea to spruce up plain, white cupcake liners: dip dying in food coloring. So smart. Find the how-tos HERE at Little Wren.… Read More ...
Pretty Rose Cupcakes
Want to learn the simple and clever way to frost these pretty rose cupcakes? Oh yeah, and package them all cute and whatnot? Find them HERE at Bird on a Cake. … Read More ...
Ice Cream Steak and Cake Fries
I used to hide my mom’s steak under vegetables so I wouldn’t have to eat it growing up. But this is a steak I can get behind. Because it’s made of ice cream, one of my desert island food choices. And the side of pound cake crinkle fries seals the deal. The cake and ice cream steak frites combo was … Read More ...