Have you been keeping track of medal winners in the Olympics? This idea has so many levels of awesome. Aside from the crafty flag jars in and of themselves, filling the jars with candy for each medal won helps kids count, cheer, recognize a country’s flag, and get involved in the Games. Find the Olympic medal candy jar game (I … Read More ...
Colorful Ladybug Cupcakes
So bright and sparkly and easy to make! Find the how-tos for these colorful ladybug cupcakes HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.… Read More ...
How to Make Sweet Bones
I saw some Halloween gear in my local craft store last week, so I guess that means we can officially start the Halloween talk. Right? I mean, the Back to School stuff has been in Target for ages now. Besides, bones are the kind of thing you need all year round. And I’m loving these bones, especially shaped into letters. … Read More ...
Superhero Oreos
Adorable, AND they are much easier to make than you think, AND you can use them as cupcake toppers, too. Find the how-tos to make Superhero Oreos HERE at Sugar Swings!.… Read More ...
Wimpy Kid Cakes
Yet another example of the clever art you can craft from store-bought snack cakes. It’s amazing how perfectly a Sno-Ball lends itself to this kid. The resemblance is just uncanny. Find the how-tos to make Wimpy Kid Cakes HERE at Project Denneler, to celebrate the release of the third movie version of Diary of a Wimpy Kid.… Read More ...
Rice Krispies Treats School Desks
I know, we’re still hanging on to July by a thread, and yet the Back to School talk is already starting. I, for one, can’t wait for school to start. To have those glorious few hours a day where I can work unimpeded by a 5-year old pulling on my arm. Sigh. What a wonderful time of year, September. Anyhoo, … Read More ...
Pretty Chocolate Raspberry Cupcakes
These chocolate raspberry cupcakes are just so very pretty in pink, yes? And who knew they made raspberry M and Ms? The piped M and M flower lends just the right amount of frosting on top, and it looks easy to recreate. Find the recipe and how-tos HERE at Created by Diane.… Read More ...
Clever Summer Cupcake Toppers and Other Sweets
From the same clever mind that brought you popsicle cupcake toppers from Mike and Ike’s, comes flip flop cupcake toppers from Pez, tropical drink cupcake toppers from Whoppers, meringue beach umbrella cupcake toppers, and way more. See the whole summer collection of sweets HERE at Party Pinching.
Pinata Cupcakes
First there were Pinata cookies…. and now, Pinata cupcakes! A chocolate dome is all you need. Find the how-tos HERE at La Receta de la Felicidad, spotted on handmade charlotte.… Read More ...
“Popsicle” Candy Cupcake Toppers
Cute as can be and slower to melt… I’m loving these adorable “popsicle” cupcake toppers made from candy bark and sprinkles. Find the step-by-step how-tos with photographs HERE at hoopla palooza.… Read More ...
Penguin Snack Cakes
Three cheers for store-bought snack cakes dressed up as impossibly adorable penguins. It would be tough to make these any more darling. Look at those crazy eyes
! Find the how-tos to make penguins from candy and snack cakes HERE at Hungry Happenings. Looking for more Penguin party ideas? Check out these Penguin Party Decorations
and these Penguin chocolate … Read More ...
Easy Sunflower Marshmallow Pops
More self-promotion, I’m afraid, so bear with me. But this one is super duper crazy easy to make: Sunflower marshmallow pops. Find the how-tos HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Very Hungry Caterpillar Party
I’ve seen such a deserving upswing in Very Hungry Caterpillar parties of late. And I’m all for them. There is just so much fodder in this clever book that translates into perfect party food and decor. I’m loving the details of this Very Hungry Caterpillar party hosted by Craftsmumship. Check out this cake HERE.
Gummy Bear JellO Beach
Hey Gummy Bear
, what’s up? Nothin’. Just chillin’ on my JellO. I’m sure that’s the discussion up there. Find the easy how-tos for teddies on beach JellO HERE at Mommy Savers.… Read More ...
Sunflower Marshmallow Pops
I made these sunflower marshmallow pops (ages ago, by the way, though I saved them to post this summer when I’m in the midst of housing renovation craziness) similarly to the flower cake pops in Sugarlicious. Painting lollipop sticks and cardstock cut-outs are easy ways to dress up marshmallow pops to look like flowers. Find the sunflower marshmallow pop how-tos … Read More ...