I made a rainbow cake this weekend for my daughter’s rainbow party. I’ve posted on the original rainbow cake. And I’ve posted on lots of Amanda’s secret-inside cakes. Well, this rainbow heart cake from Bakingdom is such a gorgeous combination of the latter two inspirations, it puts my rainbow cake to serious, serious shame. My jaw may actually … Read More ...
Push Pop Campfire S’mores
I suggested back in April that the push pop
was becoming a trend. Then I even hopped on the bandwagon. As is the way with trends, ideas push ideas push ideas until crafty folks just get so dang clever I can hardly stand it. Like these s’mores push pops from the Hostess with the Mostess blog. And the campfire … Read More ...
Sand Bucket Angel Food Cake
Wait! One more summery treat from Martha: A sand bucket angel food cake. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
Ice Cream Sand Castle
Cling to summer a bit longer with an ice cream cake sand castle. Find the how-tos HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
Mini Pencil Cakes
And just right for this time of year… Learn to make mini cake pencils HERE at Just Call Me Martha. Thanks for the tip, Ashley!… Read More ...
Starfish Cookies
Just to make it even more about me, starfish cookies! My last post for summer. Learn to decorate easy starfish cookies HERE.
Are you hosting an under the sea themed party? check out these Under the Sea party decorations
. Perfect for Mermaid, Spongebob and beach-themed parties too.… Read More ...
Fondant Book Cupcake Topper How-tos
Oversize, dye-cut, landscape… I love that A Baked Creation not only provides how-tos to make fondant books for cupcake toppers, but that they embrace the book so fully. Find the tutorial HERE.… Read More ...
The Muffin Strikes Back
Look (and learn) how Cheyanne of Off the List made muffins cute as a cupcake. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE.… Read More ...
Fancy Homemade Oreos
“Fancy” because just look at that kooky design on top. Find the recipe for “Fauxreos” HERE at Brave Tart, or check out the full post, including a history of the Oreo and its homemade versions, HERE at Serious Eats.… Read More ...
Xylophone Cake
I spotted this Xylophone cake with instructions on Pinterest, but couldn’t find the original source. A little digging and I found it on a few sites claiming it’s from Woman’s Day. I can’t find this cake any longer at Woman’s Day, but at least we’re a little closer. Find the how-tos on Pinterest.… Read More ...
Death Star Cake and Star Wars Cupcakes
Best. Mom. Ever. Check out this Death Star cake and Star Wars cupcakes Michelle made for her kid’s birthday over at Sugar Swings!. Find close-ups of the character cupcakes and tips on making everything HERE.… Read More ...
Food for Football
It’s time for football again? I really would have little idea. I imagine these are foods for watching football, though, not playing. Find a week of ideas for football-watching food HERE at from Glitter to Gumdrops, including strawberry footballs, Frito pie packs (meaning pouring chili right in a Frito bag, intriguing), and some pretzel cookies inspired by yours truly… Read More ...
How to Swirl Icing
Two bags, one coupler? I did not know that. And I’m supposed to be handy with the decorating bag. Dang. Thank you, Our Best Bites. Find the tutorial HERE.… Read More ...
Pirate Cupcake Topper
Ahoy! Learn to make a pirate cupcake topper HERE at Belle Cake Topper and Mould.… Read More ...
Korker Cake Banner Tutorial
Learn to make this fabulous Korker cake banner made with curled ribbon HERE at Sweeter than Sweets.… Read More ...