Visit the site of one of my favorite magazines of all time, Real Simple, to learn to make cupcakes in ice cream cones. Find the how-tos here.… Read More ...
Baa Baa Cracker Sheep
As one who believes all ovine-esque items are cuter than cute–perhaps due to having a 1 year old girl–I just about fell off my chair when I spotted these 3-D sheep crackers. Find the recipe, step-by-steps and pattern here at Design*Sponge.… Read More ...
A Candy Cake for Your Chocoloholic
I merely glimpsed this cake and immediately wanted to reach through the computer screen and grab a handful. How easy and colorful and sweet and yummy does this look? Or is it just my chocolate addiction talking? Find the how-tos for creating this Kit Kat and M and M cake here at Paige’s Pantry.… Read More ...
Pretty Peppermint Creams
So simple and pretty is this rainbow of sweet, peppermint treats. Find the recipe for creating these peppermint creams here at Domestic Goddess in Training.… Read More ...
Sugar Cube Igloo
Find a clever idea for crafting a sugar cube igloo at Sprout, an idea I found on the wonderful site, “The Crafty Crow.“… Read More ...
Party Favor Slideshow
Find a slideshow of over 30 party favors from Martha Stewart. Some of my favorites: these cookie envelopes of course, these mini lunch boxes, and these old time candy cups.
Contest: Build a Pretzel Rollercoaster!
Design and build a roller coaster made of pretzels and win a trip to Williamsburg VA and the Busch Gardens theme park, thanks to Snyder’s of Hanover. Find the rules HERE, and enter before July 15. (See all of Snyder’s contests here.) Definitely wish I had more hours in my day to compete in this one! Great contest idea…great … Read More ...
Red, White and Blue Dessert Roundup
This weekend is Memorial Day here in the States, so I thought I’d gather some sweet red, white and blue inspiration. Find a slideshow of patriotic desserts HERE at Better Homes and Gardens, such as this parfait or this ice cream dessert. Family Fun has loads of ideas HERE, like this fruit flag or these ice cream … Read More ...
Win a $100 Shopping Spree at The Celebration Shoppe
Visit The Hostess with the Mostess blog to enter to win a $100 shopping spree at The Celebration Shoppe, a custom invitation (with crazy cute matching table decor) shop. Find details on how to enter on the Hostess blog HERE. There are a lots of party ideas from which to choose, like this cupcake theme. … Read More ...
Jell-O Mold Contest
It seems the wonders of the Jell-O mold have been forgotten. It also seems the Gowanus Studio Space is doing something about the dearth of such edible craft in our current time. Enter to win the Jell-O mold competition. Find details HERE. Enter before June 12. Fee to enter is $15/$10 for students.… Read More ...
Easy Piano Cake
Whip up an easy piano cake with this idea from the Cookie Magazine food blog.… Read More ...
Woof! DIY Homemade Dog Treats
I think edible crafts can apply to our furred friends as well. Find a recipe for (peanut free) handmade dog treats at Annie’s Eats.
Check out our Dog Bone Cookie cutters and molds in our Cooking and Baking Store
I also highly recommend this baking for dogs cookbook and if … Read More ...
Cupcake Week at LollyChops and La Fuji Mama
Visit the crafty blog, LollyChops, for a week long tribute to the cupcake with co-host La Fuji Mama. Find recipes and crafts (with crazy cute free pdf downloads) for:
Mint chocolate cupcakes with fondant icing
DIY party invites
Onesie appliques
Shrinky dinks and tags
and more…
Apple Cupcakes for Teacher
Find the how-tos for crafting these cute apple-topped cupcakes for teacher on the cookies and cups blog. And even better, the apples are made from Oreo truffles. Find that recipe on the blog here. What a great idea for a cupcake topper.… Read More ...
Great Finds: Pretty Pink Party Cakes
Dessert Girl has collected links to super cute pink party cakes. Included in her finds: This ruffle tower cake from Martha and this topiary cake. … Read More ...