Visit Crazy Domestic for a great Cookie Fun Workshop by guest blogger Ashleigh of Bee in Our Bonnet. She gives tips and photographs to guide you through baking, rolling out and cutting cookies for decorating.… Read More ...
Icing Consistency from Household Items
Anyone out there who has tried cookie decorating, be it one time or who has made a career from it (like me), knows the anxiety of icing. Namely, the right consistency. I spent years outlining then piping back and forth to fill in. Pros: one icing, skips steps. Cons: You see the lines. So then I delved into … Read More ...
Lion Ice Box Cookies
Diamonds for Dessert had me at ice box cookies. That’s really all I needed, for I find ice box cookies wonderfully clever in and of themselves. But these are lion ice box cookies. Lions. Learn to make them HERE.… Read More ...
Conversation Heart Cookie Pops (of a different kind)
When I first saw these in my inbox from Sugar Swings! labeled as cookie pops, I just assumed they were your standard cookies on a stick in conversation heart form. Now they are so beautifully decorated, I would certainly have shared standard cookies on a stick in conversation heart form with you. But alas. There’s even more genius lurking beneath. … Read More ...
Groundhog Day Cake
Edible crafts abound for every holiday. Christmas, Valentine’s, 4th of July… I never have trouble finding posts. But Groundhog’s Day. Now that’s one that doesn’t scream edible crafting. Not so to CakeSpy. Learn to make her Groundhog Day cake HERE at Serious Eats.… Read More ...
Vintage Rosette Cupcake Toppers
Learn to make these vintage-y rosette paper cupcake toppers HERE at Country Living.… Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Cookies and Garland
Everything about these matching Valentine’s Day cookies and garland is just perfect. The colors, the buttons, the bakery twine. Everything. Learn to make both HERE at Glorious Treats. In fact, the cookies and garland are so perfect, it’s almost hard to discern which is which in this photography. Aaah, you’ll have to visit Glorious Treats for a closer look.… Read More ...
How To Make A Penguin Cake
What is it about this penguin cake from Fowl Single File that is ridiculously adorable? The shape? The big eyes? The simplicity that I think would be quite manageable to recreate? Everything. Go here to see Fowl Single File’s awesome rendition of (with awesome matching cupcakes!) THIS cake by Jenifah007. Spotted by Amanda.
Looking for more Penguin party ideas? … Read More ...
Free Valentine’s Printables: Cupcake Toppers
Look what I found in my Inbox: a link to free Valentine’s Day printables for cupcake toppers HERE at PrintablePartyKits.com. They have lots of free printable party packages, too. Check out their site HERE.… Read More ...
Cake Pop Ideas
I’m in love with this cake pop from Prunille fait son Show. It’s a veritable cake bite-size garden! Find a collection of cake pop ideas with step-by-step photos and decorating tips HERE at Prunille fait son show.
Chocolate Covered Strawberry Joconde Entremet
You must must check out this amazing chocolate covered strawberry-themed Joconde Entremet created by Kudos Kitchen by Renee for the Daring Bakers challenge. She also gives recipes and step-by-step photos to the creation. And one more plea, you must must check out Renee’s hand painted tile and glassware. (She takes orders, too, check out her site for contact info!)… Read More ...
Pom Pom Heart Cupcake Topper
I’m loving, loving (yes, two lovings) this pom pom heart cupcake topper from the Hank and Hunt etsy shop. Scratch that. I’m loving, loving all the cupcake toppers from the Hank and Hunt etsy shop. Check out this felt arrow topper, too. And check out the Hank and Hunt blog here.… Read More ...
Hearts Baked in Cupcakes
Learn to make these cupcakes with hearts baked right inside (with Laffy Taffy buttercream frosting! Genius!) HERE at Bake It in a Cake. {spotted on poca cosas)… Read More ...
A Message to Dish Network DC re: Martha Bakes
Dear Dish Network in Washington, DC, Please, please, give us the Hallmark Channel. Not only am I missing Golden Girls and Little House on the Prairie, but I’ve not seen The Martha Stewart Show in months. And I just learned that Martha Bakes is premiering January 31st. Martha Bakes. Do you know what I do? I bake. Cookies… Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Cookies for Kids. And Some for Adults.
Find Valentine’s Day cookie decorating how-tos HERE at How Does She? with options for kids (awww, cute hearts) and adults (yowza lingerie).
