Enter to win one of four $25 gift certificates to the famed See’s Candies at one of my fave sites, the Hostess With The Mostess blog. Just leave a comment HERE before May 5.… Read More ...
Grill Candy
It took me awhile to figure out this grill was actually candy. At first I thought it was real. Or a a toy. Or at least a cupcake. But nope. It’s made from candy melts. Visit Wilton.com for the how-tos HERE. As it’s been about 90 degrees the last couple days, I have summer and cook-outs on the brain.… Read More ...
Minty Goodness
Aaah, refreshing mints for Spring! Find the recipe for these cute, homemade mints HERE at designergirl007.… Read More ...
Gum Paste Rose Tutorial
What a perfect cupcake or cake topper for spring from 2 Stews. (Or summer, or fall, or winter… Or for a wedding, or shower, or birthday…) Visit 2 Stews for a tutorial on crafting gum paste roses.… Read More ...
Earth Day Treats
Rice cereal treats really are perfect for any occasion…including Earth Day. How-tos for these cereal Earth treats here, from Green Daily.
Celebrating Earth day? Check out these Earth Day Decorations
for your home or classroom.… Read More ...
Cake Bon Bons
Visit the blog “Rara Bakes” for how-tos for creating these easy, cake bon bons. Oh how lovely to be able to sit on the couch popping these all day. Find the instructions here.… Read More ...
Sombrero Cookies for Cinco de Mayo
Visit Family Fun for Cinco de Mayo ideas, including these easy sombrero cookies. Find the how-tos here.… Read More ...
Bubblegum Bouquet
These easy bubblegum daisies all wrapped up, found on Vintage Glam Weddings, are offered as rehearsal bouquets or a flower girl gift, but they’d also make a great kid’s birthday party favor. Or grown-up birthday party favor. Find the how-tos here. And I have a vague memory of seeing these on one of the fabulous daily roundups at
Finale Eggy Homage
OK, last Easter post… some interesting takes on eggs. First, Scraps and Whatnot gives us this how-to for cascarones (or hollowed egg shells filled with confetti).
Next, The Cooking Photographer provides her recipe for these “Bird’s Nest Cookies” made with macaroons.
And lastly, find these eggs decorated with chocolate dots and more inspiration at At Down Under.
Washington Post Peeps Show Results!!!
As I promised I’d bring you the Washington Post’s Third Annual Peeps Show results, here they are. And this likely marks the end of my Peeps posting obsession as Easter is tomorrow. Scrolling through the top 40 (of over 1000) entries on the Post site really is a treat. The winner is “Night Peeps,” a recreation of the painting, Nighthawks … Read More ...
Jellybean Bracelets
These jellybean bracelets from Mrs. D. Lightful are so simple and clever. Definitely in the “why didn’t I think of that?” category. Find the how-tos HERE on Mrs. D. Lightful. I originally found the post on The Crafty Crow (another must-read, kid-friendly blog that I’ve gushed about before).… Read More ...
Homemade Snack Cake Lookalikes
See the snack cake double take slide show at Parents.com to make your own versions of these store-bought treats. For example: cream filled cupcakes, vanilla sponge cakes and these coconut rounds.
Cupcake Easter Baskets from Bakerella
Find the instructions to make these cupcake Easter “baskets” HERE from bakerella, including how-tos for wrapping as favors!… Read More ...
Sweet Egg Dioramas
Visit Southern Living to learn how to craft these beautiful and delicate egg shell kaleidoscopes made from sugar, part of a slideshow of 20 Spring desserts. Other desserts include these baby cakes and strawberry biscuit trifle.
Edibles for Your Easter Table
Find a slideshow of 8 sweet ideas for your Easter table from FamilyFun.com, such as these jellybean carrot favors, ducky ice cream, and sparkly edible napkin rings.
