Through this blog, I’ve learned about the bestest invention ever after television: Washi tape (Japanese decorative tape). I’ve seen quite a few examples of late, and I am now hooked on its benefits. I’ll never laboriously paint stripes on lollipop sticks again. Find these North Pole cupcakes HERE.… Read More ...
Snowflake Cake and Cupcakes
I love snow. Not the shoveling and driving part, but the idyllic winter wonderland part. I’m not one of those people welcoming Spring. I’m one of those people hoping the groundhog sees his shadow. I also love these light blue, snowflake cake and cupcakes from These Peas are Hollow. So idyllic winter wonderland. Find the idea and step-by-step tutorial … Read More ...
Cookie and Candy Snow Globes
No muss no fuss, whip up some edible snow globes made from store-bought cookies and candy HERE at Sweet Simple Stuff.… Read More ...
Gingerbread Typewriter
Make a note, those who know me, this is the cake I would like for any extra special birthday or occasion or just because that I have coming my way. Scattered letters and all. Totally edible and made of gingerbread, the typewriter was created by Patti Paige of Baked Ideas part of a gingerbread display to benefit City Harvest and … Read More ...
Yoga Pose Cookie Cutter Giveaway at Amy Atlas
Every time I see these yoga pose gingerbread cookie cutters
I feel a bit of nostalgia. See, I first posted on yoga pose cookie cutters two whole years ago, and of the thousands of posts since, they stand out in my mind. Amy Atlas’s blog, Sweet Designs, is giving away a set of 10 yoga cookie cutters, courtesy of … Read More ...
Wreath Cookies
I made these wreath cookies using the same cookie decorating method I used for these Christmas tree cookie pops. That is, simple. Find the how-tos HERE.… Read More ...
Party Spoon Display
With all the kajillions of posts I’ve done, I’ve never ever seen a party display like this one. I’ve seen party spoons and cones used for display, but never the two combined. Find the how-tos to make a party spoon display (my favorite are the marshmallow spoons) HERE at Jellyfish Jelly.… Read More ...
Simple Packaging for Cupcakes
I pause at any cupcake packaging ideas, no matter how simple or ornate, considering how tricky they can be to get from point A to B. (Oh, cookies, that’s why I love you so. You dry, package and ship so very well.) Find a simple idea for packaging cupcakes HERE at pharMA.… Read More ...
Gum Holly Cupcake Toppers
Hmmm, the second case of gum-as-decoration I’ve seen of late…. Could gum be the untapped decorating tool? Make these easy, cute holly cupcake toppers HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.… Read More ...
TODAY!! Live Video on Holiday Rice Krispie Treats
HURRY! Just got the news that our own Amanda is broadcasting live via video stream on The Motherhood at 1:00 PM EASTERN TODAY. She’ll be demonstrating how to make a couple of holiday rice krispy treats, including these gingerbread treats. Just go to the website at 1 pm EST http://www.themotherhood.com/… Read More ...
Heat Miser Snow Miser Cake Pops
Where might one find the true spirit of Christmas? On TV of course. But stick with the classics. Rudolph, Frosty, and Heat Miser and Snow Miser. Find the step-by-steps for making Heat Miser/Snow Miser cake pops HERE at Mega Crafty. And if you are unfamiliar with Heat Miser and Snow Miser, or born after 1990, check out The Year … Read More ...
How to Build a Gingerbread Brownstone
Not just how to build a gingerbread brownstone, but seriously, truly, how to build a gingerbread brownstone. That just needed emphasis because the how-tos in this post by Kitchen Table Scraps are just as wonderfully impressive as the house itself. You’ll find detailed instructions, links to recipes, advice for planning, step-by-step photos and even templates. Learn how to build … Read More ...
Christmas Tree Macaroons
Finally, coconut macaroons are turned cute. They’ve been suffering in the shadow of the macaron of late, so I’m grateful they have some of the spotlight. Made by CakeSpy, find the full recipe HERE at Serious Eats.… Read More ...
Pink Leopard Print Cake Pops
Pink. Leopard print. Cake pop. Three things that go so very beautifully together. Find this eye candy HERE at Torie Jayne.… Read More ...
“Glittered” Sufganiyot Favors
Find the recipes and packaging how-tos to make these festive, sparkly blue jelly doughnuts and turn them in to party favors for Hanukkah HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...