As one who adores snow, I’m already thinking of excuses to throw a snowman party. My melting snowman cookie was featured in this collection of ideas for a snowy Christmas party HERE at Kids Parties 1-2-3. You’ll also find ideas for invitations, decor, games, crafts, and–now we’re entering my territory–food and favors. Other ideas include soup with snowman-shape sandwiches, vanilla … Read More ...
Inspired Ideas for Christmas
I am begging you. Plea
se, please, please CLICK HERE immediately to view the Christmas issue of Inspired Ideas online magazine.The muffin tin advent calendar, cookie cutter jewelry and snowflake cake shown here (the edible craftiest that I think justify this feature) are just a glimpse of what this clever, eclectic and charming magazine holds. You’ll also find tutorials … Read More ...
Quick, Easy Chocolate Mints
Turn mints into chocolatey gifts quickly with these how-tos from Gimme Some Oven. I had to include this picture below, too, of the process, because the image is just so fabulous. Pure abstract art.
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Cherry Snowmen – Perfect For Cocktails
Despite our warming weather, my kid is still obsessed with snowmen, which means I must necessarily be obsessed with snowmen. Find the how-tos for making these white chocolate covered cherry snowmen HERE at Blisstree. {found via Grin and Bake It}
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Creative Chocolate Spoons
Find cute ideas for making chocolate covered spoons for dipping in hot cocoa HERE at Alpha Mom, like this little snowman or “chocolate chip cookie.”
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Doll and Bicycle Bread
How gorgeous is this bread shaped into “dolls” and “bicycles”? Find the recipe and step-by-step how-tos with photographs HERE at village feast.
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Frosty The Snowman Christmas Cake Pops
My 2-year old adores Frosty the Snowman (so do I, along with the classic 1960s Rudolph) so she exclaimed “Frosty!” rather jubilantly when she saw these cake pops on my computer screen. Find the how-tos HERE, along with more non-character snowmen, for the cake pops from the famous bakerella.
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Hot Cocoa Treats
I love this cute idea for dressing up hot cocoa: chocolate whipped cream boats. Simply top chocolate cups with whipped cream and voila. Find the recipes and how-tos HERE at Reader’s Digest.
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Last-Minute Cookies
Find a great slideshow of last minute, easy no-bake Christmas cookie ideas HERE at Better Homes and Gardens, like this gingerbread man garland or these cookies made from chocolate wafers and marshmallow fluff.
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Easy Christmas Appetizers
Another idea for easy Christmas appetizers: mini skewers. Find the how-tos HERE at gimme some oven.
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Iced Fruitcake
Now here’s a gorgeous fruitcake… Find tips on frosting a fruitcake HERE at Savour Fare.
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Gift Idea: DIY Cupcake Totes
What a great homemade gift for a foodie or baker: DIY cupcake totes. Find the instructions HERE at craftster, the idea originally from Nichole Heady, HERE.
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Decorated Christmas Cookie Collection
Total self-promotion, but if you’re looking for easy decorated Christmas cookies (and this is the place to look for such a thing, after all), check out the collection I created for Reader’s Digest, including Rudolph, candy canes, stockings, trees and more. Find the collection with how-tos HERE. Also, please note, my original title of edible crafts editor at Craft Gossip … Read More ...
Candy Cookie Mix
For a pretty handmade gift, find a recipe for candy cookie mix HERE at Skip to my Lou, including a free download for this cute label.
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Peppermint Carnation Centerpiece
As found via Gordon Gossip, find tips on creating a peppermint themed party HERE at bliss tree, like this peppermint carnation sundae.
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