Aw, doesn’t mom deserve a bunch of pretty flowers? And breakfast in bed? And something you make yourself? All kinds of birds are knocked down with stones with this flower filled breakfast by Hungry Happenings. Find the how-tos to make a fruit flower bouquet, daisy eggs and bacon, and daisy biscuits HERE at Hungry Happenings. And PS. She’s … Read More ...
Mix and Match Robot Cookies
I’ve never even had a thing for robots til I spotted these super crazy awesome mix n’ match robot cookies from Lizy B. Not only are they beyond clever (what head? what body? what arms do I choose???), but how perfect are all the robotty parts? I don’t know I’d even come up with one that doesn’t look like … Read More ...
Rainbow Swirl Cake
Rainbows are here to stay, my friends. I’m convinced this trend will understandably survive as long as the cupcake has. See? Check out this colorful rainbow swirl cake from In Katrina’s Kitchen. Seems so much easier (and psychedelic) than baking each layer. Find it HERE.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party … Read More ...
Rapunzel Tower Cupcakes
Now that we’ve instituted a “Family Movie Night,” I’ve seen a few movies I would probably never have seen otherwise, what with the four-year old’s control over the remote. Like those that feature runaway dogs or, of course, Disney princesses. Tangled? Favorite Family Movie Night movie ever. Loved it more than said four-year old.
I’m also loving these Rapunzel tower … Read More ...
Free Graduation Owl Gift Bag Printables AND a Graduation Cookie Cutter Giveaway
Have a graduation coming up? Kindergarten? Grad School? Beauty School? Any big achievement?
Carla from the Party Planning Center made these adorable owl gift bag printables, which you can download for FREE HERE at the Party Planning Center. And to go with these bright and fun and easy-to-assemble bags, I made some graduation cookies. AND, I’m giving away diploma … Read More ...
Maypole Mini Bundt Cakes
I love this May Day idea, and I’m already envisioning other sweets beyond the bundt cake. Learn to make Maypole cake toppers HERE at Studio DIY.… Read More ...
Meatloaf Hearts
It’s kid central around here today. How about some meatloaf love? Find a recipe that kids can help make for heart shaped meatloaf HERE at B. Inspired, Mama!.… Read More ...
Sleeping Owl Cupcake Topper
I suddenly feel so sleepy… Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these pretty, sleeping owl fondant cupcake toppers HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould.… Read More ...
How to Make a Cookie Arrangement
I get asked frequently how to make a cookie arrangement. Back when I was working as a cookie decorator at a shop that specializes in cookie bouquets (Bundles of Cookies), we did things a bit differently. There, the cookies are large, so arrangements had to be sturdy. But as long as you stick with smaller, less top-heavy cookies, … Read More ...
Kitty, Banana, Marilyn, and Many More Macarons
It’s been way too long since I visied Mactweets (this wonderful site that posts macaron challenges from readers). Check out this fabulous roundup of macarons submitted last month for macaron day, HERE. Shown are adorable kitty macarons from Macaron Fetish, banana split macarons from Eat. Live. Travel. Write., and “Marilyn Macroe,” part of the collection of Famous … Read More ...
Sweet Designs Book Review and Bumble Bee Daisy Cookie Pops
Long title for a short post, but for all anxiously awaiting the arrival of Amy Atlas’s book, Sweet Designs: Bake It, Craft It, Style It
, it’s on shelves today! I reviewed the book and made some pipe cleaner bumble bees from the “Honey, I Love You” party to add to my daisy cookie pops. Find the review and cookie … Read More ...
Video How-to: Pom Pom Cupcake Toppers
Now this takes me back almost a year ago, when I first posted on this cool cupcake topper that I called a “yummy plate of cuteness.” Well, 6 Bittersweets is back with a video demonstrating how to fluff up the tissue paper. Find the video how-tos HERE.… Read More ...
Swimming Girl Cupcakes
It’s almost summer where I am, though we’ve already pulled out our Tinkerbell sprinkler this year with the unseasonal heat. But the summer-themed sweets are starting to pop up (some gauge the seasons by department store displays, I gauge them by the desserts). Find the step-by-step how-tos to make these swimming girl cupcakes HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould… Read More ...
Mini Rainbow Cupcakes
I’ve been doing way too much self-promotion of late, but given the fondness for rainbow sweets (at least as evidenced by Pinterest), I have one more to share. I made these mini rainbow cupcakes for a two-year old’s birthday party. Find them HERE.
Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog … Read More ...
Earth Day Lunch, Dinner and Dessert
A few last minute Earth Day posts in a row for you… Make an Earth Day Lunch at Creative Food, Earth Day dinner at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons and Earth Day Rice Krispies treats at Under the Table and Dreaming.
