How have I never thought of using icing as finger paint before? So genius. Find the how-tos to make handprint cookies HERE at Something Swanky. {spotted on pinterest}… Read More ...
Puff Pastry Crown
Wait a minute, how come no one has made ME a puff pastry crown filled with almond paste and chocolate? Do you have any idea what I accomplish in a day? Not to mention I went to the eye doctor today and I can barely read the computer screen, and yet I power through? Seriously, where’s my crown? Or maybe … Read More ...
Statement T-Shirt Cupcakes
What would your statement T-shirt say? (I’m now remembering years ago, I had a T-shirt that just said “whatever.” People stopped me on the street to ask where I bought it. Guess everyone’s over the “whatever” thing now, huh?) Find the step-by-step how-tos to make statement T-shirt cupcakes HERE at Bake Happy.… Read More ...
The Year’s Events as Cupcake Toppers
For a sweet and hilarious look back at 2011, see the most important cultural events as seen on cupcakes HERE at Sugar Swings!. Revisit planking, Wall Street and more. And bonus points for utilizing grad school terminology.… Read More ...
Russian Doll Cakes
Something about Russian dolls is so fascinating and addictive. Find the step-by-steps to make these Russian Doll Cakes HERE at eat pray bake…
Marie Antoinette Crave Cake
A new “wow” for me: Ms. B’s Cakery. Just browse the amazing gallery and say “wow,” too. I spotted this Marie Antoinette’s Crave Cake at Colin Cowie’s Wedding. Read more about this amazing place HERE.
Almost-Midnight Clock Cookie Bites
Quick! Move fast if you want to make these for tonight. The icing needs time to dry before adding the face with the edible writer. Find the how-tos HERE at my blog.… Read More ...
Wintery Fondant Cut-Out Cookies, Snowmen Cookies, and New Year’s Cookie Tutorials
Yes, all those things I mentioned, plus they are completely adorable and absolutely perfect (just look at that snowman!), plus there are video how-tos as well. Isn’t Marian of Sweetopia fabulous? Find them all HERE.
Leap Year Frog Cookies
Is it Leap Year again already? It seems like we have leap years way more than every 4 years. Or maybe I’m just getting old faster. Make these adorable, super easy frogs from store-bought cookies HERE at the Celebration Shoppe blog.… Read More ...
Winter Treats Ideas
I’m still looking out my window wistfully every day awaiting snow, and nary a flake here in DC. Sigh. Find a spread of kid-friendly ideas for decorating treats HERE at babble, including these snow-covered tree cupcakes and penguin cupcakes.
Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out these Penguin Party Decorations
and these Penguin chocolate molds.
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Football Whoopie Pies
It is the season for football, right? I think there’s a big game coming up. A Super big game. Make football whoopie pies HERE at Make Merry Events. Are you planning on having a party or family gathering for the Super Bowl Football? A great reason to get friends and family together. We found these cute Football themed serving … Read More ...
New Year’s Eve Midnight and Confetti Cupcakes
These cupcakes are just piled high with goodness: Confetti, clocks, sprinkles, everything is on there. Find the how-tos HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.… Read More ...
New Year’s Ball Cupcake Toppers
Next up, these cute n’ easy New Year’s Eve party ball cupcake toppers. Find the how-tos HERE at One Charming Party, courtesy of one of my favorite places, Hank and Hunt.… Read More ...
Macarons for 2012
I think macarons may just take over the food craft world with their cuteness and versatility. I’ve now seen macarons turned into snowmen, lemons, bunnies, devils, flying saucers… And now numbers. Celebrate New Year’s with macarons. Find the how-tos to make 2012 macarons HERE at Prunille fait son show.… Read More ...
Red Velvet Snowman Macaron Cake
I know Christmas is now over, but this cake is most certainly worthy to continue on. I love the red velvet contrast to the snowy outside and the adorable snowman macarons sitting on top. Find the recipe for snowmen macarons and red velvet cake HERE at Raspberri Cupcakes.… Read More ...