Yep, already bookmarked and pinned to my must-try crafts ideas. Such a lovely way to upcycle bottles: Make Washi tape Coca-Cola bottles HERE at Boulevard Pink (translation tool available).… Read More ...
Cars Cake Pops
What a simple and great (and doable) idea for a Cars birthday, or any construction/vehicle themed party: Road cake pops. Find them HERE at Peace, Love and French Fries.… Read More ...
Felt Woodland Cupcake Wrappers and Sculptable Frosting Cupcake Toppers
Long title, I know, but there’s a lot of goodness in there. Every now and then my friend, Cheryl, and I switch up some blog posts. This week, inspired by her better-than-fondant-yummy frosting figures, I made some felt woodland cupcake wrappers. We’re each posting our own, then posting on each others’ blogs. Today, you can find the felt woodland cupcake … Read More ...
“World’s Best Pop” Gift
Soda pop, Blow-Pop, Popcorn and Pop-Tarts… A very clever way to tell dad he’s the World’s Best Pop. Love it. Find the idea HERE at Creatively Christy.… Read More ...
Rock Candy Jewelry
I’m suddenly envisioning an entire jewelry store filled with candy gems. That’s how awesome I find this rock candy jewelry from 1 Fine Cookie. Gorgeous necklaces, bracelets, rings… Such sweet accessories, in all kinds of colors and flavors. Find the how-tos HERE.… Read More ...
Pretzel Pencils
I’m a pretty big fan of giving consumable gifts, not just because I’m an edible crafts gal, but for the “wear will I keep all this stuff?” dilemma that comes with objects that last. Hence, loving these No. 2 pretzel pencils. Make pretzel pencils HERE at Ode to Inspiration.… Read More ...
Margarita JellO and Cookie Lime Wedges
Ooh, I always love a drink-themed dessert with potential for lots of booze (these can also be kid-friendly, with just a little booze. Kidding, I mean booze-free). Perfect for Cinco de Mayo. Make margarita JellO with lime wedge cookies HERE at Mega Crafty.… Read More ...
Kite S’mores and Cinco de Mayo Lunch
I suppose those don’t reeeeally go together, but you’ll find them in the same great spot. Make kite s’mores HERE and make silly Cinco de Mayo apples with a PB and J sandwich HERE at Kitchen Fun with My 3 Sons.
Store-Bought Cookie Bouquet
No need to have kids use the oven. They can make mom a cookie bouquet with all store-bought cookies. Find the how-tos HERE at The Mother Huddle.… Read More ...
The Avengers Cake Pops
I’m way behind on my action adventure/Superhero movies, because I know very little about The Avengers (guess my encyclopedic-knowledge-of-super-heroes brother is behind the ball keeping me informed). But these cake pops kind of make me want to know more. Make Avengers cake pops HERE at Little Lion Baked Goods.
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DIY Cookie Canisters
This DIY cookie container is waaaaaay prettier than a paper plate, I think. Find the how-tos to make your own decorated wooden cookie canisters HERE at You are My Fave.… Read More ...
How to Carve Watermelon Kegs, Angry Birds, Robots and More
Watermelons… Summer’s Jack O’ Lanterns? Some of these sculptures featured on the National Watermelon Promotion Board may look familiar, as I’ve posted on a few in years past, but you can see a whole slew of them (with how-tos) HERE. Some of my favorites are the watermelon keg, watermelon Angry Birds, and robot.
Foodie Crafts Kids can Make for Mom
Epicurious has assembled a slideshow of food-themed crafts kids can make for Mother’s Day, including the classic spray-painted dry pasta picture frames. You’ll also find homemade kitchen caddies, a breakfast tray, and these sugared flowers for cupcakes. Find the roundup HERE at epicurious.
Maypole Cupcakes
An easy peasy way to celebrate May Day without having to build an elaborate May pole in the backyard (side story, my neighbor thought we built a May pole in our backyard… in reality, it’s some gardening contraption my husband built to grow stuff to make beer). Make May Day cupcakes HERE at Sweetology.… Read More ...
Yellow and Gray Mother’s Day Table
Ooooh, yes to yellow and gray. Loving this Mother’s Day party collaboration by Christine of Pure Joy Events, Heather of Chickabug and Xiaolu of 6 Bittersweets.
Craft this clever Anthropologie-inspired clothespin backdrop and find a free Mother’s Day printable HERE at Chickabug. Find the recipe for this yummy tart lemon cake by 6 Bittersweets over HERE at … Read More ...