Wait a minute, how come no one has made ME a puff pastry crown filled with almond paste and chocolate? Do you have any idea what I accomplish in a day? Not to mention I went to the eye doctor today and I can barely read the computer screen, and yet I power through? Seriously, where’s my crown? Or maybe … Read More ...
Statement T-Shirt Cupcakes
What would your statement T-shirt say? (I’m now remembering years ago, I had a T-shirt that just said “whatever.” People stopped me on the street to ask where I bought it. Guess everyone’s over the “whatever” thing now, huh?) Find the step-by-step how-tos to make statement T-shirt cupcakes HERE at Bake Happy.… Read More ...
DIY Energy Bars
Seems a bit more complicated and requires a lot of ingredients, but at least you have total control over these packs of energy. Find a bunch of recipes for making your own energy bars HERE at Chow.… Read More ...
Very Expensive Jimmy Choo Coffee Cup Sleeve
Seriously? Jimmy Choo leather coffee cup sleeve
Jimmy makes a leather coffee cup sleeve that sells for $165. Seriously. For the green, rich person who has everything. It also comes in pink. Find it HERE.… Read More ...
Fruitcake Jelly Shot
Dang, I’m too late for Christmas with these, but I can’t help sharing. I don’t know why anything fruitcake-related just seems silly to me. Make fruitcake jelly shots HERE at the Jelly Shot Test Kitchen.… Read More ...
Peppermint Sugar Cubes from Leftover Candy Canes
I’m always a fan of finding uses for leftover holiday candy. Such a happier image than that Christmas-is-over reminder when we see a broken candy cane under the couch. Make peppermint sugar cubes from leftover candy canes HERE at homework. I’m also loving these peppermint sugar marshmallow kabob swizzle sticks.
Gumball Tic Tac Toe
Such a quick and easy party game for kids. Play gumball tic tac toe HERE at One Charming Party, courtesy of Hank and Hunt.… Read More ...
Chocolate Dipped Panda Gummy Bears
So tiny and adorable. But then, Pandas make everything adorable. Find the how-tos to make chocolate dipped gummy bear pandas
HERE at The Cheese Thief.… Read More ...
Conversation Heart Vodka
Too soon to start posting on Valentine’s Day? I hope not. Look, a grown-up, drinkable version of the classic conversation heart candies . Make conversation heart-infused vodka HERE at Stylish Home.… Read More ...
Doritos Consomme
This is one of those rare occasions where I’m posting on a straight recipe (ie. not a “crafty” recipe that involves making something look like a frog or fairy wand), purely because of the coolness factor. It’s not often that I chow down on junk food, but when I do, Doritos is a good go-to choice for me. Man, I … Read More ...
The Year’s Events as Cupcake Toppers
For a sweet and hilarious look back at 2011, see the most important cultural events as seen on cupcakes HERE at Sugar Swings!. Revisit planking, Wall Street and more. And bonus points for utilizing grad school terminology.… Read More ...
Russian Doll Cakes
Something about Russian dolls is so fascinating and addictive. Find the step-by-steps to make these Russian Doll Cakes HERE at eat pray bake…
Marie Antoinette Crave Cake
A new “wow” for me: Ms. B’s Cakery. Just browse the amazing gallery and say “wow,” too. I spotted this Marie Antoinette’s Crave Cake at Colin Cowie’s Wedding. Read more about this amazing place HERE.
Almost-Midnight Clock Cookie Bites
Quick! Move fast if you want to make these for tonight. The icing needs time to dry before adding the face with the edible writer. Find the how-tos HERE at my blog.… Read More ...
Wintery Fondant Cut-Out Cookies, Snowmen Cookies, and New Year’s Cookie Tutorials
Yes, all those things I mentioned, plus they are completely adorable and absolutely perfect (just look at that snowman!), plus there are video how-tos as well. Isn’t Marian of Sweetopia fabulous? Find them all HERE.
