You must must check out this amazing chocolate covered strawberry-themed Joconde Entremet created by Kudos Kitchen by Renee for the Daring Bakers challenge. She also gives recipes and step-by-step photos to the creation. And one more plea, you must must check out Renee’s hand painted tile and glassware. (She takes orders, too, check out her site for contact info!)… Read More ...
Pom Pom Heart Cupcake Topper
I’m loving, loving (yes, two lovings) this pom pom heart cupcake topper from the Hank and Hunt etsy shop. Scratch that. I’m loving, loving all the cupcake toppers from the Hank and Hunt etsy shop. Check out this felt arrow topper, too. And check out the Hank and Hunt blog here.… Read More ...
DIY Tater Tots
With yummy-sounding sauces, too. Find the recipe HERE at Chow.… Read More ...
Hearts Baked in Cupcakes
Learn to make these cupcakes with hearts baked right inside (with Laffy Taffy buttercream frosting! Genius!) HERE at Bake It in a Cake. {spotted on poca cosas)… Read More ...
A Message to Dish Network DC re: Martha Bakes
Dear Dish Network in Washington, DC, Please, please, give us the Hallmark Channel. Not only am I missing Golden Girls and Little House on the Prairie, but I’ve not seen The Martha Stewart Show in months. And I just learned that Martha Bakes is premiering January 31st. Martha Bakes. Do you know what I do? I bake. Cookies… Read More ...
DIY Sprinkles
As in, make your own sprinkles. From scratch. I will be trying this. Learn how to make homemade sprinkles HERE at Brave Tart.… Read More ...
Gummy Hearts
Learn to make these berry gummy heart treats HERE at Parents.com. You need to register at the site to see the recipe, but it’s free to sign up.
Making your own gummies has become very popular as it allows you to control the ingredients and let’s face it store-bought gummies are so expensive to buy. To make your own … Read More ...
Got Milk? All the Ads and a Cool Site
The Got Milk? campaign, created in 1993 for the California Milk Processor Board is one of the most successful and recognizable ad campaigns ever. Creative Criminals has compiled an almost-complete collection of all the famous-people-with-milk-mustaches Got Milk? ads (click HERE). Scrolling through the collection is pretty impressive. And the Got Milk? official site is equally impressive. {spotted … Read More ...
Valentine’s Day Cookies for Kids. And Some for Adults.
Find Valentine’s Day cookie decorating how-tos HERE at How Does She? with options for kids (awww, cute hearts) and adults (yowza lingerie).
Candy Cane Beets
Kudos to the kitchn for seeking out beauty in food. They compiled six recipes that use candy cane beets that are gorgeously presented. Find the roundup HERE. Shown is Chioggia Beet Carpaccio by Megg from Pop Artichoke!.… Read More ...
Free Printable: Valentine’s Day Treat Bag Toppers
Find a free printable for these cute Valentine’s Day treat bag toppers HERE at Glorious Treats.… Read More ...
DIY Conversation Hearts
Not happy with “LUV U” and “4 Ever”? Find an idea to make your own conversation heart messages HERE at Real Simple.… Read More ...
Mini Brownie Bites
The Crafty Penguin is always so crafty. (Yep, sounds about right.) Find a quick and easy way to make brownie bites HERE. If you are looking for a yummy tasting boxed brownie mix, because you are short on time or perhaps you are just no Martha Stewart then check out my all-time favourite Brownie box mix.
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Valentine’s Cupcake Caddy
I just find these Valentine’s cupcake caddies from Searching Simplicity absolutely perfect. There’s even a round insert to keep the cupcake secure. Brilliant. Learn to make them HERE at Searching Simplicity. {spotted by Amanda}… Read More ...
Germs and Cooties Cupcake Wrappers
The etsy party printable shop, Spaceships and Laserbeams, has embraced a boy’s eeeeeewwwwww feeling of Valentine’s Day with this germs and cooties (but still somehow crazy cute) cupcake wrapper. Find the cupcake wrapper HERE at their etsy shop. The wrapper was designed by Andrew Kolb, and the cupcake is from the cakebox.… Read More ...