It seems like just yesterday I was wishing for snow, and now summer is upon us here in the top hemisphere. Memorial Day, the day we honor and remember those men and women who fought and died serving in the Armed Services, is the unofficial marker of summer’s start here in the United States. It’s a day of celebration, of … Read More ...
Baby Einstein Caterpillar Party
I find this colorful, polka-dot filled first birthday so charming because the theme was inspired by the toys the baby first loved: The Baby Einstein caterpillar. This caterpillar cake is darling, but I also love how rainbow-colored polka dots appear elsewhere. Find the party HERE at Cake Whiz.
Fresh Flower Cake Toppers
Genius. How has this not been done before? Find the clever way these fresh flowers are kept fresh–all while beautifully decorating this cake–HERE at Sugar and Cloth.… Read More ...
Easy Donut Cake
So all I need to do to make a donut cake is pile donuts and add a candle. Consider it done. Make a donut cake HERE at babble, inspired by A Cup of Jo.… Read More ...
Lion Cake
I stumbled across this lion cake from long ago and I had to pause. Just look at the impressive frosting mane! Make a lion cake HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
Cheese Wedding Cake Appetizer
I know, this is a lovely wedding cake, perfect for Spring. Only it’s not cake. It’s cheese. And it’s an appetizer. How cool is this? I want to serve cheese daisy wedding cake appetizers at all my parties, even though I’m long past the days of bridal showers. Make a wedding cake cheese appetizer HERE at Hungry Happenings. Click … Read More ...
Paint Splatter Cupcake Toppers
I’m thinking that there are no limits on what you can use to top cupcakes. And the bonus of crafts-as-cupcake-toppers, you can make them in advance and decorate easily by just popping on a cupcake. Make these paint splattered number cake toppers HERE at The Sweetest Occasion.… Read More ...
12 Earth Day Treats, Sweets and Other Food
I just love how this cake is decorated (shown above). Make a strawberry Earth cake at Plant Food Fabulous.
A few things from yours truly: Rainbow Earth Day marshmallow pops, some Earth cookie pops, or draw some Earth Day marshmallows.
Green, green and more green foods for your Earth Day party at One Charming Party.… Read More ...
Paper High Heels Filled with Candy
Heels so sophisticated they could appear on a runway. And yet, they are made of paper and filled with candy. How awesome are these colorful, fancy paper shoes? Very, in my eye. Find the template to make them HERE at VisValk.… Read More ...
Cookie and Food Pen Favors for a Kid’s Art Party
For my niece’s seventh birthday, I made her canvas cookies and gave her a bunch of food coloring pens. She loves to draw, just like I did as a kid. For her eighth birthday (wow, a year goes by fast), I made smaller versions of the canvas cookie, wrapped them in cello bags and attached one food pen to each. … Read More ...
Pinata Smash Cake
Yeah, this is a cake. And it looks exactly like a donkey pinata. And it’s smashable. And there is candy inside. And the layers are rainbow. And there are how-tos to make one. Find the pinata smash cake HERE at Bubble and Sweet. And if you like this, just search for “pinata” on this blog to find more cakes, … Read More ...
Sesame Street Cupcake Tutorials
I’m pretty sure Elmo, Big Bird, Oscar and Cookie can’t get much cuter than this. And in cupcake form, no less. Find a fantastic tutorial to decorate each of these Sesame Street favorites (Oh, who am I kidding? Every Sesame Street character is a favorite) HERE at JavaCupcake.… Read More ...
(Healthy) Angry Birds Party Food
Not just healthy, but pretty dang clever, too. Cucumber pigs, bowls of fruit turned into those wacky birds. And I’m also loving the wall decorations, with the crepe paper trailing the flying birds. See them all HERE at Crea
tive Food.… Read More ...
How To make A Birthday Bento
For the 5 or 55 year old, and everyone in between and after, here’s a little way to make the day a wee bit brighter if you’re stuck at school or the office on your birthday. Make a birthday bento HERE at Creative Food.
Looking for Bento boxes? Check these out in our Online store- Discount Bento Boxes. **Limited … Read More ...
Easy, DIY Bunny Pinata
Can I also add the adjectives “darling” and “super-cute”? Because I’m loving this DIY Easter bunny pinata. I dare say this is my favorite new Easter craft I’ve spotted this season. Tuck some candy-filled, plastic eggs inside and you have a new Easter tradition. Find the instructions to make this guy HERE at Studio DIY.… Read More ...
