One more check on the list for the legitimacy of sugar as an artistic medium. Apparently sugar is an oft-used tool for glassblowers when creating prototypes for future glass designs. A recent event held in Spain, oh!BCN, celebrated the relationship between glass and gastronomy, during which “several teams of local and international glass artists and designers got together with … Read More ...
Tiny Figgy Puddings
Every time I see anything related to figgy pudding I can’t help but sing “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” in my head. Turn bite-size chocolates into tiny figgy pudding HERE at Luvcrumbs.
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Gingerbread Boy and Girl Marshmallow Pops
Gotta love the cute and easy part. Make gingerbread boy and girl pops from marshmallows, cinnamon and sugar HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. Looking for Christmas themed Cookie Cutters, then check these out.
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Licorice Swizzle Stick
It’s the simplest ideas that are the most genius. I love this idea to dress up a cocktail (Christmas, sure, but any old time) with a swirl of red licorice lace. Find the idea HERE at Ladies Home Journal.
Update – Broken links have been removed from this post. Take a look at this Christmas Cocktail Recipe Book
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Tic Tac Booklets
This li’l booklet with a see-through window for Tic Tacs is just adorable. And to have someone go to such adorable lengths to dress up your breath mints is a good indication you mean something to them, thus making this a perfect stocking stuffer. (Perhaps I’m too sentimental due to the time of year, but aren’t I right here?) Find … Read More ...
Chocolate-Covered Candy Canes
Chocolate, candy canes and sprinkles. Sounds about right. From CakeSpy, naturally. Find the how-tos HERE at Serious Eats.… Read More ...
Snowman and Reindeer Donuts from Babble
Check out these things-you-can-do-with-donuts-to-make-them-Christmassy ideas from babble: Ack! Snowman donuts trapped in push pops containers HERE, some snowmen from Frosted Devils Donettes
HERE, and as reindeer HERE.
Hershey’s Kisses Packaging
Hershey Kisses contained in Hershey Kiss packaging… is that metapackaging? Or am I too far removed from grad school to be accurate with such terms? I’ll stick to words like “cute” and “easy.” Find the how-tos HERE at pharMA.… Read More ...
Overflowing Bath Tub Cupcakes
Hee hee. This cupcake is titled “Bubble Trouble.” Created by Lisa Schrader, it won the Jelly Belly® Cupcake Challenge . Find the how-to video to make them HERE at Cupcakes Take the Cake.… Read More ...
Mod Dreidel Favor Boxes
Dreidel, Dreidel, Dreidel, I made you out of this bright, eye-catching, totally free printable by Kelly Lyden and turned you into treat-filled party favors for the Hanukkah table. So fantastic. Find them HERE at The Party Dress, spotted on Be Different, Act Normal.… Read More ...
Marshmallow Hot Cocoa Mugs and Christmas Tree Cones
Two sweet and easy ideas for Christmas…. Make a mug of hot cocoa from candy and marshmallows HERE (inspired by American Girl magazine), and turn ice cream cones into Christmas trees HERE at Crissy’s Craft.
Santa’s Belly Pops
Now I’m thinking back to the Santa’s belly cookie pops I made last year and how much easier it would’ve been to go the store-bought shortcut route, sigh. Make Santa’s belly pops from Oreo Cakesters and candies HERE at The Seven Year Cottage.… Read More ...
Oreo Snowman Cupcakes
Seriously, have you ever seen a sweet version of a snowman that isn’t adorable? Learn to make these snowman cupcake toppers from mini marshmallows and mini Oreos 
and other fun things HERE at Confessions of a Cookbook Queen.… Read More ...
Marshmallow Wreath
On my to-do list for when my life is less crazy: Make a million jillion marshmallow wreaths. Find tips to make the marshmallow wreath and to use other candies and food to make wreaths HERE at the Food Network.… Read More ...
Chocolate Marshmallow Dreidels
Dreidel, dreidel, dreidel, I made you out of white chocolate, marshmallows and Hershey Kisses. Learn to make them HERE at the Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.… Read More ...