Tee hee. Learn to make this watermelon hedgehog serving idea HERE at babble. There’s a ladybug, too.… Read More ...
Vegan Chocolate Cake Recipe from Sticky Fingers Bakery
It’s not often I post on recipes, or rather, recipes that don’t involve a cupcake turned into a frog or a brownie turned bird, but there are so many reasons to make an exception for this vegan chocolate cake. First, to save lives. As in, serving an allergy-free birthday cake can save a life, as confirmed HERE at CNN. … Read More ...
Favor Packaging Ideas for BRIDES Magazine
And one more post…. Here are some favor packaging ideas I created for the June 2011 issue of BRIDES magazine. At their request, I put the how-tos to make your own mash note tube packaging for candy and to make your own fabric sack favors HERE on my blog.
Tattoo Cookies for BRIDES Magazine
OK everybody, I’m indulging my own ego not once, but twice. (Well, twice in this hour.) BRIDES magazine asked me to make some tattoo heart wedding cookie favors to feature in their “Take It To Go” favor idea spread in their June 2011 issue. For anyone interested in making their own, I created a tutorial on my blog HERE.… Read More ...
Edible Flower and Bunting Cupcake Toppers
Crazy adorable flower cupcake topper that’s also edible? Wait, one more. Crazy adorable bunting cupcake topper that’s also edible? Yes, it’s true. Both exist, with a tutorial. (The secret is in the fruit roll up.) Created by Jenny of Hank and Hunt, find the how-tos HERE at The Sweetest Occasion.
Tutorial: Pom Pom Cupcake Toppers (and a Giveaway)
I’m completely on board with this trend of party decor as cupcake topper. Especially when the result is this yummy plate of cuteness. Find a step-by-step photo tutorial to craft your own tissue paper pom pom cupcake toppers HERE at 6 Bittersweets and find details to enter the 6 Bittersweets giveaway of a dozen pom pom cupcake toppers.… Read More ...
Candy-Filled Cherries
I spotted this clever packaging idea from Martha Stewart on pinterest (bestest site ever, if you’ve not yet found that addiction). Learn to make candy filled cherry favors HERE at Martha.… Read More ...
Pool and Camp Cakes
Summer is on my mind, I guess. Though I never had a backyard pool and I never went to summer camp (ever, really, no summer camp here), I can’t help but appreciate the kid-appeal of these two cakes from BHG. Learn to make a pool cake HERE and a camp cake HERE.
Summer BBQ and Free Printables
Hmm, well I guess three posts in a row sharing links to free printables does not a “slew” make, but it did seem like a significant number of free printable posts when I started. These two photographs don’t do this summer BBQ party food table justice. Find more party details and these fabulous summer BBQ free printables HERE at The … Read More ...
Farewell to Oprah Free Party Printables
Now, for the next set of free printables… in keeping with the celebration of TV (because I always prefer to celebrate TV), Design Editor has created free printables for a farewell to Oprah viewing party. Sniffle. The printables include a sign, banner, Bingo, coordinating papers and squares to use as cupcake toppers, tags or whatever your heart desires. Find them … Read More ...
The Bachelorette Free Party Printables
OK everyone, I have a slew of freebie party printables coming your way, so I’ll post them all one after the other. Ready? First up: Celebrate the season premiere of The Bachelorette on Monday with these Bachelorette printables from Embellish, including a bachelorette Bingo and cupcake toppers.… Read More ...
Birthday Cake in a Jar
I swear, put something on a stick or in a jar, and I’m sold immediately. I do beg forgiveness for such repetition and predictability, but I can’t help it and probably won’t ever change. And as clever packaging or presentation can turn an edible into an edible craft, well, there ya’ go. And so, Birthday Cake in a Jar. Find … Read More ...
Robin Hood Party
Every now and then I spot one of those parties that just strikes me. Like an arrow. Robin Hood’s arrow. For example, this amazing Robin Hood-themed party for a little boy created by Tout Mon Amour. Find details from the party–ridiculously clever details, such as this cake and bullseye cookies —HERE at Kara’s Party Ideas, spotted on … Read More ...
Quinoa and Food Allergy Awareness Week
I know I rarely post on straight recipes that aren’t shaped into flowers or crafted into a food-version of Liz Lemon (see?), but in honor of Food Allergy Awareness Week, I’m compelled to make an exception. That, and I’m terribly excited for the impending publication of my friend’s new book, Don’t Kill the Birthday Girl: Tales from … Read More ...
Classic Baseball Concession Stand Party
I’m once again wowwed by another themed food table created by Spaceships and Laserbeams, masters of printable for “parties with boyish charm.” This time: A healthy(ish) concession stand with their Classic Baseball Collection. The food includes popcorn, apples, grapes, pretzels and chocolate covered berries. Find the Classic Baseball collection of printables HERE at the Spaceships and Laserbeams etsy shop. And … Read More ...
