This cello, cardstock, sticker combo is so easy and practical for packaging and presenting sweets smush-free. Duh moment on my end. Find the tip HERE at The Polka-Dot Umbrella. 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 … Read More ...
A Better Cornucopia
Here I thought I was oh so very clever with my cornucopia, ’til I saw this one from The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe. All mine needed was 20 seconds in the microwave. Brilliant. Find the how-tos HERE at The Dollhouse Bake Shoppe.… Read More ...
12 Days of Push Pops (1st is Gingerbread)
Yay, more excuses to use your push pop containers
! The Partiologist is embarking on 12 Days of Push Pops ideas, and first up is this adorable “gingerbread” push pop. Find the how-tos HERE at The Partiologist.… Read More ...
Snowman Lollipop Favors
More and more I’m liking these ideas to dress up store-bought lollipops (hmmm, dare I declare a new trend that’s not really new as you crafty, clever people have been doing this forever?). Find the how-tos to turn lollipops into snowmen HERE at The Frugal Crafter.… Read More ...
Grocery Store Cake into a Hungry Caterpillar Cake
See that perfect Very Hungry Caterpillar on that grocery-store cake? The one that is the exact likeness of the actual Very Hungry Caterpillar? You can make one from sugar sheets and food coloring. Who knew it was so easy? Find the how-tos HERE at Mega Crafty.… Read More ...
Snack Mix Push Pops
Yes, I need a use for the couple dozen push pop containers I have, and I’ve run out of sweets ideas. Loving this simple packaging idea for snack mix. Find snack mix shooters HERE at Rock Ur Party. And if you somehow don’t have a couple dozen push pop containers sitting around your house, I got mine HERE.… Read More ...
Reindeer Noses Candy
I spotted this on Pinterest and found it so easy and clever. (I use those words “easy” and “clever” a lot, so clearly I’m drawn to things that are easy but still clever.) Find the idea for reindeer candy noses HERE at A Personal Touch.
Chocolate balls
and red jaffa balls
were used to fill these bags.… Read More ...
Microphone Cupcakes
How about a little break from all the holiday stuff? Learn how to make these utterly fab-u-lous and sparkly microphone cupcakes HERE at iVillage, adapted from What’s New Cupcake?. {spotted by Amanda}
Are looking for more Microphone party supplies
?… Read More ...
Fire Engine Cake and Hydrant Candy
I love this cake. I don’t ever envision my daughter finding a passion for fire trucks, so I might not ever get to try it, but this fire-y cake seems so do-able to recreate with frosting, yes? Wait, things get better. See these fire hydrant dipped candies? Please click HERE to see what edibles were assembled to create the shape … Read More ...
The Holiday Issue of Bird’s Party Magazine
I can’t help it. I keep going back to the latest holiday issue of Bird’s Party magazine. It’s filled with a ridiculous amount of detail, definitely a must-read for inspiration if you’re hosting any sort of holiday party this year. Each stunning set of ideas commits fully to a specific feel, color, and warmth, whether classic red and white Christmas, … Read More ...
Thanksgiving Printables
Did I mention they are free? No? They are free. And adorable. Name cards, menu cards, pie labels, even an activity placemat for kids. Created by Kristen of Embellish, find them HERE at Whatever Dee-Dee Wants.
Disney Princess Cupcakes
You know those Barbie cakes with the doll stuck in the middle? I gotta admit they mildly freak me out. But cupcake versions of Princesses? I can handle those. On a smaller scale and with the flexibility of making all the Princesses in one batch… pretty clever. Find the how-tos HERE at That’s So Cuegly. Thanks to Ashley for … Read More ...
Vegetable Cake
Disappointing kids everywhere… the veggie cake! Sorry kids, but this is pretty cool. And healthy. You can have real cake after. Learn to make the veggie cake HERE at Balancing Beauty and Bedlam.… Read More ...
Rainbow Buffet
I’ll never ever tire of rainbows, as long as my daughter keeps the passion alive. Find this idea for serving up a rainbow buffet (with fruit! and veggies!) HERE at Elsie Marley. {spotted on Ohdeedoh} Hosting a Rainbow party? Check out these Rainbow party articles over on our Party Ideas Blog and these Rainbow party decorations
we found … Read More ...
Disney Princess Recipes
For anyone else like me, who has a Disney Princess-obsessed kid who gained her obsession before ever seeing a Disney Princess movie (seriously, she gained her knowledge by just absorbing it from the air, I think, I never even had to say a word or buy a wand), I just realized the Disney Family Fun site has a whole bunch … Read More ...