Not only is the theme for this 1st birthday party created by Smashed Peas and Carrots darling, but I’m a total sucker for aqua and red, and the pink thrown in just throws it over the edge (you must see the guest of honor’s outfit in the blog post). For all the details of this impressive dessert table, click HERE… Read More ...
Spool of Thread Cake Pops (and a Vintage Sewing Party)
I just love it when sweets so perfect as a spool of thread cake pop land in my inbox. Especially cookies and cream spool of thread cake pops. Guest poster 6 Bittersweets shares the tutorial HERE at Pure Joy Events. They were created for this Vintage Sewing Birthday party, and you must see the dessert table for this … Read More ...
25 Baby Shower Cakes
First Parenting.com brought us 30 great birthday cakes, then they brought us 31 more. Now, find a roundup of 25 baby shower cakes HERE, with how-tos. Shown are the baby buggy cake, rocking horse cake and baby blanket cake. (Click on the photos to go right to the recipes and how-tos.)
Sailboat Nautical Party Food
I just spotted yet another themed birthday party that’s so adorable, I’ve started pushing “sailboats” as a potential new passion for my kid. She’s not giving in though, and sticking with rainbows and princesses. Check out the details of this sailboat party HERE at The Princess and the Frog. I spotted the lifesaver
napkin and utensil holders on Pinterest… Read More ...
Bento Boxes and More in the Japan Issue of Snippets
My panda sushi and Japanese candy-inspired marshmallows were featured in the recent Japan issue of the online magazine from Cut Out and Keep, Snippets. Check out the bento ideas HERE, including links to how-tos for the sushi, candy and some fantastic bento ideas from the book, Yum Yum Bento Box, by Maki Ogawa. You’ll find how-tos … Read More ...
Rainbow Cake Push Pops
The push pop craze is still going strong, I see. Check out these fantastic rainbow cake push pops
I spotted HERE at the Hostess with the Mostess blog, part of an equally fantastic Picasso Art birthday party created by Simply Creative Insanity. Click HERE to see the whole party and all the colorful details, also inspiring for any rainbow-themed party.… Read More ...
Strawberry Rhubarb Jam Favors
Looking for the perfect summer party favor that’s charming, homemade, and totally irresistible? Say hello to Strawberry Rhubarb Jam in adorable little jars! Whether you’re hosting a backyard BBQ, bridal shower, baby sprinkle, or even a rustic summer wedding, these sweet and tangy jam jars are a thoughtful, personal touch your guests will love taking home.
Made with fresh strawberries … Read More ...
Bastille Day Recipes
More for Bastille Day… Find a roundup of recipes and Bastille Day ideas HERE at Martha Stewart, including these red, white and blue berry tarts.… Read More ...
Rainbow Party Ideas
The only thing I’ve planned thus far for my daughter’s 4th birthday next month is that it will have a rainbow theme. Correction, the only thing she’s planned thus far is that it will have a rainbow theme. So when Canadian Parents asked to include my rainbow marshmallow kabobs in their roundup of rainbow ideas, I happily agreed and … Read More ...
Shovel Candy Favors
I know I’m a few months late for Valentine’s Day, but I spotted these sweet favors on Pinterest and I couldn’t resist sharing. Perhaps these could be adapted to a summer party lovefest? Make shovel candy favors HERE at Family Fun.… Read More ...
Candy Centerpiece
Urgh, I so wish I got the Hallmark Channel so I could still watch my Martha Show. Anyway, you can learn to make this candy centerpiece, featured on The Martha Stewart Show, HERE at Martha Stewart.… Read More ...
Pop Rocks Rimmed Cocktails
This idea from Pizzazzerie has me adding Pop Rocks to my shopping list this weekend. Add a little fireworks to your cocktails HERE at Pizzazzerie.… Read More ...
Firecracker Favors
And now another one from yours truly: Firecracker favors. I filled these with marshmallows, but you can use any red, white or blue candy. Find the how-tos HERE.… Read More ...
4th of July Favors
Adorable packaging idea for the 4th: candy in bags to resemble the US flag. Learn to make them HERE at Martha Stewart,
Blue balls
, red and white twizzers
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Looking for 4th of July decorations? Check these supplies out.
We also have 100’s of 4th of July Patriotic crafts and 4th of July recipes too.… Read More ...
Pink and Orange Monster Dessert Table
The framed monster family pics overlooking this fabulous monster-themed pink and orange dessert table just knocked me over. What a great idea. Find all the details of the dessert table, a challenge for Celebrations at Home vendors, HERE at Spaceships and Laserbeams.… Read More ...