Guess it’s awesome and amazing birthday cakes for kids that reference ’80s cinema week (see here). Check out this awesome and amazing Death Star cake and see it take it’s form HERE at booturtle’s show and tell, spotted by my co-editor, Amanda.… Read More ...
Bobbing for Apples and Staying Dry
Does this count as edible crafts? It’s edible, it’s crafty, I think so. An idea for not dunking your head in ice cold water on Halloween: dry apple bobbing. Watch the video HERE at Southern Living.… Read More ...
Halloween Foods from Betty Crocker
Betty Crocker has about a billion ideas for Halloween food, for both adults, such as these black cat canapes, and kids, like these spider cupcakes or bride of Frankenstein cake.
Book Review – No-Bake Haunted Mansion
When I found this gem in my inbox today I immediately checked if I had graham crackers in my cupboard (I don’t, by the way). But a quick trip to the supermarket and I’ll have everything I need to make this no-bake haunted mansion. Find the how-tos HERE at No-Bake Gingerbread Houses, by Lisa Anderson, author of No-Bake Gingerbread Houses … Read More ...
Kid-Friendly Halloween Food
And the Halloween treats keep coming! Find a great roundup of easy, kid-friendly dinners and treats HERE at Parents.com, such as ravioli spiders or Frankenstein pudding.
Ridiculously Awesome Star Wars Party Food
I don’t even care that the subject line is way too long and that I used a dated adjective (“awesome”). I could barely contain my edible crafter’s excitement over this Star Wars party at JustJENN Recipes. And the party foods have accompanying how-tos. Ready Star Wars fans? You’ll find: yoda oreos and blue milk (fans will understand the blue … Read More ...
Halloween Candy Skewers
Find very wise tips on making Halloween candy skewers HERE at Red Couch Recipes (spotted by my co-editor).… Read More ...
Party Monday: Robots!!
1. Invites. Make cool robot extend-an-arm invites at My insanity.
2. Food. Check out the food and drink ideas at My insanity, like “robot feul” drinks, sour wires, and this awesome cake. Find food, games and decor ideas.
3. Decor. The Hostess with the Mostess blog featured a robot party HERE. Find tips on making the … Read More ...
Panda Bear Crackers
Find this easy-to-make Panda Bear cracker HERE at Muffin Tin Mom.… Read More ...
Halloween Carnival
You must check out the details of this Halloween Carnival party compiled by Better Homes and Gardens. Treats galore! This punch bowl comes with a free printable, find tips on making the cake, and you’ll find lots of games and activities. And I love these sweet favors.
Spider Pancakes
Like these? How about these? Well, here are some more… Spider Pancakes! See them HERE at So Wonderful, So Marvelous.… Read More ...
Tutorials: Halloween Treats from The Party Animal
Visit The Party Animal for loads of tutorials to make Halloween treats. Below, clockwise from top left, find tutorials for: bloody chocolate chip cookies, witch cupcakes, black cat cupcakes and Jack O’ Lantern cupcakes. And I had to save my favorite for last. Learn how to make these insanely awesome Jack Skellington Pops (with free printable!) HERE.
Cat in the Hat Cupcakes
Check out these cute Cat in the Hat cupcakes over at Sugar Swings!. Perfect activity for a rainy day. See them HERE.… Read More ...
Witch Cupcake Topper
When I saw these cute witch cupcakes in my Inbox this morning I had to stop myself from running for my fondant. Learn how to make them HERE at by little hands.… Read More ...
Creepy Crackers and More
For lots of Halloween craft tutorials all in one click, check out our sister site, Craftbits.com. (Here, to be precise.) Learn to make these easy spider crackers, edible Halloween crawlies, and these pumpkin lollipop covers.