You likely wouldn’t want to consume this, but it technically falls under the category of “edible crafts,” no? I guess until painted… Find the “recipe” for this corn starch modeling clay HERE at “sweet thing(s)”, found via The Crafty Crow.… Read More ...
Easy Treats for the Grad
Find the how-tos these easy treats made from chocolate peanut butter cups and chocolate squares grad caps HERE at No Fuss Fabulous.… Read More ...
Grill Candy
It took me awhile to figure out this grill was actually candy. At first I thought it was real. Or a a toy. Or at least a cupcake. But nope. It’s made from candy melts. Visit Wilton.com for the how-tos HERE. As it’s been about 90 degrees the last couple days, I have summer and cook-outs on the brain.… Read More ...
DIY Pop-Tarts
Save your coins and make your own Pop-Tarts with this recipe for strawberry Pop Tarts from Bake Me More.
Homemade Pop-tarts are really popular right now thanks to tik tok trending and Air fryers. This easy pop tart recipe can be baked in the air fryer until golden brown.
Pop-Tarts is a brand of toaster pastries that the … Read More ...
Pasta? Cake? Pastacake
I love this idea to prepare an entree with a dessert-like appearance. Find the how-tos and recipe for this pasta “cake” HERE adapted from Martha at Noble Pig.… Read More ...
Flower Pot Cake
Visit Vintage Victuals for the recipe and how-tos for this flower pot cake (complete with gummy worm peeking out of the soil).… Read More ...
Earth Day Treats
Rice cereal treats really are perfect for any occasion…including Earth Day. How-tos for these cereal Earth treats here, from Green Daily.
Celebrating Earth day? Check out these Earth Day Decorations for your home or classroom.… Read More ...
Reuse for Earth Day: Egg Carton Roundup from The Crafty Crow
Who knew there were so many uses for an egg carton? Visit The Crafty Crow for a roundup of clever uses for egg cartons, such as this flower wreath from FreeKidsCrafts.com, egg carton doll house furniture from Mom Zone, and this bouquet from our sister site, CraftBits. In honor of Earth Day, The Crafty Crow is … Read More ...
Tin Can Herbs
Learn how to make herb pots from tin cans at Kaboose. These are intended for kids, but I find some of the best grown-up-friendly crafts at kid-friendly-sites. Find the how-tos here.… Read More ...
Cake Contest!
Go to parents.com to enter their “Birthday Cake Photo Contest!” contest and win a $500 Kmart gift card. Email a photo of your best cake or cupcake before June 7th. Find all the details HERE.… Read More ...
Bake Sale Goodies…for the Greater Good
Visit Parents.com for a slideshow of 22 bake sale sweets to make. Parents.com has joined with “Share Our Strength for the Great American Bake Sale” to encourage readers to host their own bake sale to end childhood hunger. Find the slideshow of yummy treats HERE, and find information on hosting your own bake sale to donate proceeds … Read More ...
Birthday Cake Ideas
First the wedding cake slideshow, now a more universally celebrated event: the birthday. See Martha‘s collection of 30 birthday cakes here. Some of my faves: the lollipop garden cake (shown above), this spikey meringue cake,the no-bake cereal cake, and the classic devil’s food. And in case you missed it the first time I posted…be sure … Read More ...
Sombrero Cookies for Cinco de Mayo
Visit Family Fun for Cinco de Mayo ideas, including these easy sombrero cookies. Find the how-tos here.… Read More ...
Homemade SpaghettiOs
I had to post on these homemade spaghettiOs from “Oven Love” when I saw them. I had to. My husband adores SpaghettiOs and still eats them regularly. In fact, his SpaghettiO addiction was the subject of much hilarity from my co-workers at the cookie store (see the shop , Bundles of Cookies, where I spent ten years before having … Read More ...
Baby Shower Ideas
Visit Tip Junkie to find a roundup of baby shower food ideas. Included: these melon ball cups (found on flickr here), these baby cupcakes found on Taste and Tell and these butterfly truffle pops found on My Little Cupcake Blog.