Heck, I’d even say the cupcakes are optional (though always welcome). I love these Airheads-turned-pinwheels for a bit o’ cupcake decor or 4th of July party treat. Find the step-by-step how-tos to make them HERE at Studio DIY.… Read More ...
8 Easy DIY Lollipops (No Thermometer Required)
Candy-making is a tricky thing. It involves a thermometer, which suggests precision is necessary. Not “suggests,” precision IS necessary. I’m not precise. So I very much appreciate shortcut candymaking. All of these lollipops need no thermometer to make, leave no impossible-to-clean-sticky mess on pans, and they are easy even to do with the kids.
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Nutella Pretzel “Strawberries”
Words can’t express how much I adore these. You have the cute strawberry thing, the Nutella thing, the chocolate thing and the pretzel thing. Genius in a basket, in my view. Find the recipe for Nutella Prezel “Strawberries” HERE at Wine and Glue. And if you need more pretzel and chocolate inspiration, be sure to check out my roundup … Read More ...
Fruit and Gummy Bear Ice Cubes
Speaking of ice cube trays… here’s one more super cool way to use an ice cube tray. Only this one actually does involve ice. But also gummy bears and other fun things. Make fruit and gummy bear ice cubes HERE at Funkytime.… Read More ...
DIY Gold Ice Cream Cones
I think it’s important to feel like a superstar every day. And so, I think it’s important that every time you eat ice cream the cone is gilded. Seriously, we all need gold cones because we are all just that awesome. Make gilded ice cream cones HERE at Confetti Pop.… Read More ...
Use Your Ice Cube Tray for Way More than Ice
I have to agree with Buzzfeed, that these are genius ways to use an ice cube tray in an non-ice kind of way. Shown are chocolate-covered cheesecake bites by Damy Health. Other ideas involve herbs, sauce, baby food, greens for smoothies and even sushi.… Read More ...
Make Your Own Berry Boxes
I wasn’t even thinking berry boxes before, but now I’m picturing them everywhere. As gift containers, centerpieces, favors, actual berry picking boxes… Find the step-by-step how-tos to craft your own berry boxes HERE at fellow fellow.… Read More ...
Pop Rocks Shooters for the 4th of July
I should probably post these later in the day, huh? But they are sooooo good, and go down soooo smoothly. And it’s, um, never too early to celebrate the Independence of my country, right? I made some Pop Rocks shooters for Celebrations.
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Trending: Cake Toppers. 12 DIY Ideas.
Despite not having actually made a cake in ages, I’m currently obsessed with cake toppers. (See my previous roundup of cupcake toppers.) Even if you have little experience or interest with cake decorating you can make your cake party perfect, especially if you prefer crafting over modeling fondant. All of these are super impressive, but each seem manageable to … Read More ...
Shirt and Tie Cupcakes
If you wake up nice and early tomorrow, there’s still time to make these adorable shirt cupcakes for Father’s Day. Find the how-tos HERE at Cake Whiz.… Read More ...
Fruit and Yogurt “Cupcakes”
Finally, a (mostly) guilt-free cupcake. Oh, who am I kidding, I never ever feel guilty eating a cupcake. Instead, I’ll say, finally, a cupcake worthy of summer. Turn fresh fruit and frozen yogurt into “cupcakes” HERE at In Katrina’s Kitchen.… Read More ...
Banana Split Cake Pops
Geez, I haven’t had a banana split in years. It seems so much more convenient to eat them on a stick in cake pop form, don’t you agree? Find the recipe and how-tos to make strawberry banana cake pops HERE at Sugarkissed.net.… Read More ...
POP! Cookies
I made these POP! cookies for my Dad, a birthday/Father’s Day combo gift (which I do every year, sorry, Dad). I call Dad, “Dad,” but his grandkids call him Pop Pop. Hence, the POP! But in red, white and blue, these would also be good for the 4th of July. MAke them HERE at the decorated cookie.… Read More ...
Superman for Breakfast and Dinner
Are you going to go see Man of Steel? I hear good things. Though Superman will always be Christopher Reeve to me. In honor of the hero, make a Superman pancake breakfast and Superman burgers for dinner at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
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Chocolate Cupcake Wrapper Crowns for Dad
I think Dad deserves not just a cupcake, but a cupcake in an edible wrapper. Wait, not just a cupcake in an edible wrapper, but a cupcake in an edible wrapper shaped like a crown for a king. Made from chocolate. Learn to make them HERE at Hungry Happenings.… Read More ...